TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BWR Exploration Inc. (TSXV: BWR) (“BWR”) and Electro Metals and Mining Inc. (“Electro”) are pleased to announce that its respective shareholders have approved, among other things, the Proposed Amalgamation, announced on August 20, 2025 which will involve a Reverse Takeover (“RTO”) of BWR by Electro (the “Transaction”). BWR Voting Results Shareholders holding a total of 32,800,400 common shares of BWR attended the AGM in person or were represented by proxy, representing approximately 29.68% of the 110,510,461 common shares issued and outstanding.   The Shareholders voted 100% in favour of i) appointment of the auditors; ii) election of the directors, Neil Novak, George Duguay, Earl Coleman, Norman Brewster and Felix Lee; iii) the Amalgamation; iv) the Shares for Debt Transaction; v) the...

Combined organization secures four new operator wins within three months, signaling strong market momentum Expanded portfolio strengthens support for 70+ operators across 40+ countries with more than 1,000 specialists worldwide HELSINKI, Finland and TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qvantel Oy (“Qvantel” or the “Purchaser”), a global leader in digital BSS and monetization and telecom solutions, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Optiva Inc. (“Optiva”) (TSX:OPT), pursuant to a previously announced statutory plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The combined company now serves more than 70 operators in over 40 countries and is supported by a global workforce of more than 1,000 professionals across 30 locations. Early market response has been positive, with four new customer...

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Galantas Gold Corporation (TSX-V & AIM: GAL; OTCQB: GALKF) (“Galantas” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed its previously announced acquisition (the “Transaction”) of all of the issued and outstanding shares of RDL Mining Corp. (“RDL”) in exchange for common shares of Galantas (“Galantas Shares”), pursuant to a share purchase agreement among Galantas and the former shareholders of RDL, being Lawrence Roulston, Robert Sedgemore and Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol (collectively, the “RDL Shareholders”). In addition, Galantas announces that it has closed (i) its previously announced private placement (the “Brokered Offering”) of 186,250,000 units of the Company (each, a “Unit”)...

ATLANTA, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MOERIS LAKE CAPITAL, together with IRON STREET CAPITAL and ALLIANCE VENTURE PARTNERS, have acquired 52 residential condominium units in a well-established community in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. This acquisition represents a strategic, long-term investment focused on enhancing property operations, strengthening association financials, and supporting quality living standards within the community. The investment group plans to work collaboratively with the existing condominium association and residents to maintain the property’s integrity, improve shared amenities, and prioritize responsible reserve funding for future maintenance and improvements. “Our intention is to serve as long-term stewards of this community, investing in ways that preserve stability and value,” said Todd...

TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Labrador Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LAB | OTCQB: NKOSF | FNR: 2N6) (“LabGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release of December 8, 2025 (the “COB Press Release”), it has acquired 16,666,667 Subscription Receipts (the “Northern Shield Financing”) of Northern Shield Resources Inc. (“Northern Shield”) at $0.06 per Subscription Receipt for an investment of $1,000,000.02 (the “Initial Investment Funds”) pursuant to a subscription agreement dated December 5, 2025. The Initial Investment Funds are held in escrow and the release of the funds to Northern Shield will be conditional upon receipt of LabGold shareholder and regulatory approval to its proposed change of business from a pure exploration company to an exploration and investment issuer (the “Escrow Release...

ISS recommends “The cash consideration represents a substantial premium over the unaffected market price, providing immediate value and certainty to shareholders. The market reaction has been positive, and the valuation appears credible.” Glass Lewis recommends “The transaction is based on reasonable financial terms that appear to be fair and favorable for the Company’s shareholders, and the proposed arrangement represents an attractive opportunity at which shareholders can realize fair value, full liquidity, and certainty for their investments.” Your vote is important no matter how many shares you hold. The Board of Directors of Probe Gold unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution in connection with the proposed plan of arrangement with Fresnillo. Shareholders who have questions or need assistance...

SHANGHAI, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smart Share Global Limited (Nasdaq: EM) (“Energy Monster” or the “Company”), a consumer tech company providing mobile device charging service, today announced that at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “EGM”) held today, the Company’s shareholders voted in favor of the proposal to authorize and approve the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated August 1, 2025, by and among the Company, Mobile Charging Group Holdings Limited (“Parent”), Mobile Charging Investment Limited (“MidCo”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent and Mobile Charging Merger Limited (“Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MidCo, pursuant to which, at the effective time of the merger, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):        The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. N/A(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree IQE PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date position held/dealing...

Proposed Transaction Expected to Enhance Upstream Supply Control, Improve Product Mix, and Further Advance Vertical Integration Strategy NINGDE, China, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oriental Rise Holdings Limited (“Oriental Rise” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ORIS), an integrated tea supplier in mainland China, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) to acquire a controlling equity interest in Hubei Daguan Tea Industry Group Co., Ltd. (“Daguan Tea”), a leading tea producer and processor based in Yingshan County, Hubei Province. The Company believes the proposed transaction is highly aligned with its long-term strategic objectives, with a focus on strengthening control over core tea raw material resources and production capacity, optimizing cost structure, and enhancing the development of...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtree Investments Ltd. (“Birchtree” or the “Company”) (CSE: BRCH), an investment company with the long-term goal of divesting its investment assets at a profit, today announces the execution of a non-binding term sheet dated December 30, 2025 (the “Term Sheet”) to acquire a 50% equity interest of Digital Motion Corporation (“Digital Motion”), ‎a private Delaware-based corporation focused on redefining digital markets globally with Web3 products and proprietary innovation. Digital Motion brings together advanced financial technologies across capital formation, credit infrastructure, and real-world assets (RWA’s), to provide both traditional and progressive investors with diversified exposure to innovative Web3-driven financial products. Digital Motion’s mission is...