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Miivo AI (TSX-V:MIVO) has highlighted growth in users, recurring revenue and product offerings in the first half of 2026 following the launch of three AI products aimed at helping businesses automate functions including financial analysis, lead generation and customer insights.

The company said it acquired more than 3,000 users during the six-month period, while average subscriber time spent on its platform increased significantly. Miivo also said it has helped businesses increase sales and acquire new customers, while expanding its base of recurring-revenue customers.

The company launched its Business Intelligence product, which integrates with accounting software to provide real-time dashboards covering revenue, cash flow, margins, operational performance and key performance indicators. The product also identifies potential risks and recommends actions aimed at improving profitability.

Its AI Lead Generation product identifies potential business-to-business customers, scores prospects against an ideal customer profile, enriches contact information, drafts personalized outreach emails and tracks campaigns.

Miivo also launched Reputation & Customer Insights, which monitors reviews and mentions across platforms including Google Reviews, Instagram and Reddit. The product analyzes customer sentiment, generates AI-written response drafts for businesses to review and publish, and provides internal recommendations based on customer feedback.

The company has also expanded its software engineering team and added a sales team focused on the North American market.

Miivo said the developments reflect a shift in its strategy toward building a portfolio of AI products designed to address specific business functions, rather than relying on a single software platform. The approach is intended to provide multiple entry points into the company's broader ecosystem.

"We are extremely pleased with the rate of growth the business has achieved over the past six months," the company said.

"Much of 2025 was dedicated to designing, developing, and rigorously testing our software. Following the launch of our products in 2026, we have seen tremendous customer uptake and strong market demand."

The company also highlighted its SOC compliance and said it remains focused on security, reliability and ease of use as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies.

Miivo pointed to an estimated global market of more than 400 million small and medium-sized companies as an opportunity for its products. It cited McKinsey & Co.'s estimate that generative AI could unlock US$200 billion to US$340 billion in annual productivity value once companies deploy AI finance functions.

The company said it expects demand for specialized AI solutions to grow as adoption accelerates, particularly for products that can address specific business functions without lengthy implementation cycles.

Arizona Gold & Silver Inc (TSX-V:AZS, OTCQB:AZASF, FRA:A9J0) has landed a C$12 million investment from gold major Evolution Mining, which is taking a near-10% stake in the junior to help fund a major drilling push at its Philadelphia Gold-Silver Project in Arizona.

Under the deal, announced Tuesday, Evolution Mining Gold Operations Ltd, a subsidiary of Evolution Mining Limited, will acquire just over 15 million units of Arizona Gold & Silver in a non-brokered strategic private placement at C$0.80 per unit.

Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling Evolution to acquire one common share at C$1 for three years from closing. Evolution is expected to hold an approximate 9.9% equity interest in Arizona Gold & Silver on a non-diluted basis following completion of the investment.

"This strategic investment marks an important milestone for Arizona Gold & Silver," said Mike Stark, Arizona Gold & Silver’s CEO.

"Evolution Mining is a C$23 billion globally recognized gold producer with an outstanding technical reputation. Its investment reflects confidence in our team, our assets and our long-term vision."

The company said it plans to use at least 90% of the gross proceeds, approximately C$10.8 million, to accelerate exploration at Philadelphia, with up to 10%, approximately C$1.2 million, allocated to general and administrative expenses. Priority exploration objectives include expanding the Perry Zone, testing the three-kilometer Arabian Fault corridor, evaluating potential beneath Red Hills and advancing the Eastern and Northeastern hyperspectral anomalies.

"Philadelphia is much more than a single-zone opportunity," said Dr Lex Lambeck, Arizona’s senior vice president of exploration. "We see a large mineralized system with multiple opportunities for discovery. Our goal is to apply district-scale geological thinking, advanced exploration technologies and disciplined drilling to systematically unlock that potential."

Upon closing, the company and Evolution will enter into an investor rights agreement under which Evolution will have the right to participate in future equity issuances to maintain its pro rata interest, top-up rights in connection with dilutive events, the right to nominate one board member or appoint a board observer, the right to participate in an advisory technical committee, and a first right of refusal over the sale of a 10% or greater interest in the Philadelphia project.

Shares of Arizona Gold & Silver jumped 26% on the news to trade at C$0.60 late morning on Tuesday.