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Workers at Yancoal Australia's (YAL.AX) Premier coal mine voted in favour of a strike, ​seeking higher pay and greater certainty ‌over entitlements and future earnings, the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) said on Wednesday.

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More than ​90% of MEU members supported every ​proposed action, including stoppages longer than 12 ⁠hours, but did not say when ​they would go on strike.

The strike is also ​backed by members of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, with 93% voting in favour.

The Premier coal mine, ​which supplies coal to power generators in ​Western Australia, is expected to close around the end ‌of ⁠the decade amid Western Australia's transition away from government-owned coal-fired power generation by 2030.

The union explained that the current agreement includes ​six possible roster ​arrangements, ⁠some of which could affect redundancy calculations if implemented.

Yancoal Australia did ​not immediately respond to a Reuters ​request ⁠for comment. Its majority shareholder is Chinese state-backed miner Yankuang Energy (600188.SS).

Australian miners are facing rising ⁠cases ​of industrial action, amid inflation and ​changes to workplace laws under the Labor government.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AHR--American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE: AHR) (the “Company” or “AHR”) today announced that it has acquired six communities from Kensington Senior Living (“Kensington”) for a total investment of approximately $572 million. They comprise 464 units and are part of an eight-community, 745-unit portfolio with an aggregate contract purchase price of approximately $873 million, which is well below replacement cost. AHR's total year-to-date investments now exceed $2 billi.

Key Takeaways TFC expands Premier with advice-led banking, planning, investment guidance and dedicated client support.Premier deposit production rose 27% from the prior year, creating opportunities to deepen relationships.TFC's Q2 wealth management income grew 8% year over year, supporting Premier's potential wealth pipeline. Truist Financial Corporation (TFC - Free Report) is expanding Truist Premier, an advice-led banking offering for mass affluent clients with $100,000 or more in assets. The initiative combines personalized planning, investment guidance, premium banking benefits and dedicated support to deepen customer relationships.

TFC Expands Advice-Led BankingTruist Premier is designed to address the growing financial complexity of mass affluent customers by bringing banking, financial planning, and investment guidance under a more integrated relationship. Clients receive access to advisors through the Client Advisory Center, while customers with $250,000 or more in assets can receive more comprehensive financial planning. Truist is also investing in additional Premier advisors and expanding its advisor development program to increase access to personalized guidance.

The offering also connects personal and business financial needs for clients who own small businesses, allowing TFC to provide more holistic solutions. This creates opportunities to strengthen relationships across deposits, lending, investments and other financial services as customers' needs evolve.

TFC Leverages Technology to Enhance Client ExperienceTechnology is an important component of the Truist Premier strategy. AI-powered branch insights provide bankers with relevant customer information in real time, helping them tailor conversations and recommendations to individual financial needs. Truist Insights has also delivered more than 2 billion personalized, real-time financial insights through mobile and online banking.

Truist is expanding digital financial planning capabilities for clients with $250,000 or more in assets, giving customers greater flexibility in accessing advice. The combination of digital tools and human guidance could help the company deliver a more personalized experience while improving engagement across channels.

This complements Truist's broader digital transformation efforts, with Truist Assist usage increasing 60% year over year to nearly 2 million interactions in the second quarter of 2026.

TFC Builds Deposit and Wealth-Management OpportunitiesTruist Premier is already showing encouraging momentum, with Premier deposit production increasing 27% from the prior year. Stronger deposit relationships could help Truist deepen engagement with customers who have significant investable assets and potentially increase product penetration across its consumer franchise.

The offering also creates a potential pipeline into Truist Wealth, which will continue serving clients with more than $1 million in assets. Retaining customers as their wealth grows could allow the company to capture a larger share of their financial needs over time and support growth across its wealth-management and investment businesses. The opportunity is supported by an 8% year-over-year increase in wealth management income in the second quarter of 2026.

Wealth Management Income Y/Y
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Our Take on Truist’s Latest InitiativeThe expansion of Truist Premier is a positive, as the increase in deposit production points to solid early traction. The strategy should help the company strengthen its mass affluent franchise while creating opportunities to expand fee-generating services and wealth-management relationships. This is supported by higher wealth management income, highlighting the potential for deeper integration between banking and investment services.

Still, execution remains important, particularly around advisor expansion and the adoption of digital planning tools. If the company can sustain deposit momentum and successfully deepen client relationships, Premier could become a meaningful contributor to the company's longer-term growth. The strategy also aligns with the company's broader focus on fee income, with management expecting non-interest income to increase 10% in 2026.

Over the past year, TFC shares have gained 7.5%, compared with the industry's 29.8% increase.

One-Year Price Performance
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At present, Truist Financial carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Business Expansion Efforts by Other Financial FirmsIn August 2026, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR - Free Report) expanded its presence in South Korea through a strategic collaboration with Daol Investment & Securities. The partnership will provide eligible South Korean investors with cost-effective access to global equities, leveraging Daol’s local reach and IBKR’s technology and trading infrastructure.

The collaboration supports Interactive Brokers’ strategy of expanding its international client base and cross-border investing capabilities. The company’s strong operating momentum, including a 27% year-over-year increase in July Daily Average Revenue Trade and a 34% rise in client accounts, further supports its long-term global growth strategy.

Likewise, Banco Santander S.A. (SAN - Free Report) completed the acquisition of Webster Financial, creating a larger and more diversified U.S. banking franchise. The $12.3 billion deal expands SAN’s scale, strengthens its Northeast presence and enhances its commercial banking and deposit capabilities.

The acquisition supports Banco Santander’s strategy of expanding its U.S. franchise and is expected to generate around $800 million in annual pre-tax cost synergies and 7-8% EPS accretion by 2028.

Fenway Sports Group sold a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club to a consortium including Jeff Bezos on Friday, in a deal worth over $7 billion. 

Almost 16 years after the Boston-based group rescued Liverpool from the brink of administration for a cut-price £300 million ($405.9 million), FSG partially cashes out with an enormous return on investment after a remarkable turnaround that saw the Merseyside club win multiple domestic and European trophies.

But while English football clubs are increasingly drawing interest from sophisticated investors across the globe, they remain risky and often unprofitable ventures. 

Deloitte's annual football finance review found that aggregate pre-tax losses for the 20 English Premier League clubs totaled £948 million in the 2024/25 season, a "notable deterioration" of more than 600% from the previous season. 

Only eight clubs reported an operating profit that year, compared to 13 in the season before, according to Deloitte. 

Inflated transfer fees for players are a key driver of high operating costs. 

"With expenditure on player transfers having grown to keep pace with the ever-escalating race for talent, the likelihood is that this will have been another year of substantial financial losses," Deloitte researchers wrote. 

But FSG's Liverpool deal demonstrates the opportunity to buy undervalued assets and sell them on at higher prices later, with growing interest in the game propelling teams to ever-higher valuations. 

"Even if you're not making a profit day-in, day-out, the value of the asset is still going up, and there are plenty of assets within it that can then be licensed out," Richard Haigh, global managing director at Brand Finance, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe" on Monday. 

This is down to the reputation and scarcity that specifically elite clubs can offer, Haigh said. 

"The English Premier League really does help UK soft power," he added. "It is one of the oldest leagues in the sporting world, it has a global reach, and it is extremely lucrative in boosting business values to those who sponsor it."

How are clubs diversifying income streams? Clubs are increasingly optimizing their existing revenue streams, such as matchday ticketing revenues. 

"The other thing that American sports do incredibly well, which investors are looking to do in Europe, is that the stadium and surrounding real estate is a 24/7, 365-day revenue generator rather than a place that only makes money once every two weeks," said Lewis Gaut, partner and sports finance specialist at Goodwin. 

UBS wrote in June that Tottenham Hotspur FC's new stadium, built in 2019 and costing £1.2 billion, contributed to commercial income jumping from £117 million in 2018 to £215 million in 2022. 

In 2026, the stadium has hosted major music acts including Gorillaz, Bad Bunny and K-pop giants BTS. It is also the first purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the U.S., and hosts at least two games each year.

"Sports villages, which can offer multiple sports and other events in one destination, help to ensure that money is being generated at all times," Gaut added. 

Manchester United has confirmed plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium as part of a wider regeneration project around the local wharfside. It is estimated to cost in the region of £2 billion. 

UBS said the aim of these ambitious stadium projects reflects a "broader reassessment of what football clubs represent economically: scarce assets with diversified cash flows rather than purely sporting or cultural projects."

While the benefits from infrastructure investment can take several years to materialize, investors are more focused on expanding and driving independent revenue streams.

"People buying these franchises know that sports assets are loss-making, so that's no surprise to them," Amber Pinto, partner at sports investment agency Pinto Capital, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe" on Friday.

"Costs are of course important, but they're not the full picture when it comes to looking at why someone is going to invest or buy into a top ten sports franchise nowadays."

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier American Uranium”) (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to report encouraging mid-season results from its ongoing 100,000-foot 2026 exploration drilling program at the Company’s wholly-owned Kaycee Project (“Kaycee” or the “Project”) in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. Since drilling commenced in early May, 50 conventional mud-rotary drillholes totaling 41,960 feet have been completed across the Rustler and Outpost target areas, representing approximately 42% of the planned 100,000-foot program (Figure 1).

2026 Program Highlights

Uranium mineralization encountered across Rustler: Thirteen of 22 holes drilled in the Rustler target area (drill holes RT26-082 through RT26-104) encountered uranium mineralization at grades of 0.02% eU₃O₈ or higher (Table 1). Notably, hole RT26-085 intersected 3.5 ft grading 0.135% eU₃O₈, including 2 ft grading 0.204% eU₃O₈, confirming the presence of uranium mineralization within the system.Two distinct mineralized sandstone units identified at Rustler: Drilling has confirmed uranium mineralization within two separate sandstone units in the lower Wasatch Formation, the principal host formation for uranium deposits in the adjoining Pumpkin Buttes mining district. Uranium mineralization has been encountered in both sands, and gamma ray borehole geophysical log results indicate possible stacked roll fronts in the upper unit. Oxidation states of the two sandstone units indicate that the two mineralized systems are independent of one another, with the redox boundary in the lower sand unit well to the east of the redox boundary in the upper sand, providing multiple prospective trends for ongoing exploration (Figure 2).Additional uranium mineralization encountered at Outpost: Seven of 27 holes completed (drill holes LT26-074 through LT26-100) at the Outpost target encountered uranium mineralization grading 0.02% eU₃O₈ or higher (Table 1 and Figure 3).Growing geological model guiding ongoing drilling: Combined 2025 and 2026 results at Rustler are providing an increasingly detailed picture of subsurface channel geometry and associated mineralized trends. Radiometric assay results and borehole geophysical data are being incorporated in real time to refine the geological model and guide subsequent drill locations. Colin Healey, CEO of PUR commented, “We’re seeing good success from our 2026 program at Kaycee, with nearly half of the planned 100,000 feet of drilling now complete. With approximately 430 miles of interpreted roll fronts, we believe we are just beginning to unlock the potential of this large mineralized system. This year’s drilling is focused on systematically testing that potential, identifying the extents of mineralization in the targeted areas and identifying the areas with the greatest opportunity to build pounds. The results at Rustler are particularly encouraging, with mineralization identified in two distinct sandstone units and indications of potentially stacked roll fronts. As we continue drilling, our goal is to advance these mineralized trends and build the geological understanding needed to ultimately define a meaningful uranium resource at Kaycee.”

Table 1. 2026 Kaycee Significant Intercepts

DrillholeInterceptFrom
(ft)To
(ft)Thickness
(ft)eU308%LT26-074intersected214.5215.510.052 and798.5800.520.036LT26-076intersected80280530.022 including803804.51.50.03LT26-077intersected792.5794.520.073 including793793.50.50.101LT26-078intersected74874910.029LT26-079intersected771.5772.510.022 and78778920.027LT26-083intersected77377410.026LT26-086intersected793793.50.50.026RT26-082intersected374378.54.50.034RT26-083intersected374.53750.50.02 and38038220.046RT26-085intersected408411.53.50.135 including408.5410.520.204RT26-089intersected39339520.047 including393.53940.50.07 and444.5446.520.022 including445446.51.50.025 and662.5663.510.023 and671672.51.50.027 and67567610.023RT26-090intersected381.5386.550.03 including382.53863.50.038RT26-092intersected674.56783.50.064 including675.5676.510.11RT26-093intersected43343520.018 including434434.50.50.02RT26-094intersected431435.54.50.043 including431.5433.520.068 including432432.50.50.103RT26-096intersected67367740.032 including67467620.037RT26-101intersected37938120.033RT26-102intersected423424.51.50.021RT26-103intersected426427.51.50.029 and434.5435.510.023RT26-104intersected389.53911.50.029 and39239640.041 including395395.50.50.068
Notes: Drill holes reported here encountered uranium mineralization at or above a cut-off grade of 0.02% eU₃O₈. All grades were calculated from gamma-ray logs measured by Hawkins CBM Logging of Casper, Wyoming, which is independent of the Company. The geophysical results are based on equivalent uranium (eU3O8) of the gamma-ray probes which are calibrated at the Department of Energy’s test facility in Casper, Wyoming. Uranium grades cited are calculated from gamma-ray logs, and the cited grades are “equivalent” (“e”) grades of U₃O₈ %. eU₃O₈ is a measure of gamma intensity from a decay product of uranium and is not a direct measurement of uranium. No corrections were made for radiometric disequilibrium. Numerous comparisons of eU₃O₈ and chemical assays of PRB core samples indicate that eU₃O₈ is a reasonable indicator of the actual uranium assay. All drill holes are vertical in orientation and the geologic units hosting the uranium mineralization are generally very flat lying, therefore reported thicknesses represent true thicknesses.

Figure 1. Kaycee Project Key Targets in 2026

Figure 2. Rustler 2026 Drill Holes

Figure 3. Outpost 2026 Drill Holes

Kaycee Project

The Kaycee Project in Wyoming's Powder River Basin (PRB) consists of over 42 square miles of mineral rights over a 36-mile mineralized trend hosting more than 110 miles of identified roll fronts (Figure 4). The Project is believed to be the only project in the PRB where all three known historically productive sandstone formations (Wasatch, Fort Union, and Lance) are mineralized and potentially accessible for ISR extraction. The Project represents the largest grass-roots ISR exploration project in the United States, with upwards of 400,000 ft of drilling completed since 2023.

PUR anchors one of the strongest exploration portfolios in Wyoming, combining its Cyclone Project in the Great Divide Basin with Kaycee to drive one of the largest ongoing drilling programs in the state and significantly expand its presence in both of the state’s major ISR-amenable uranium districts.

Figure 4. PUR’s Wyoming exploration portfolio, highlighting the Kaycee Project in the Powder River Basin and the Cyclone Project in the Great Divide Basin. Active exploration is currently underway at both projects.

Qualified Person Statement

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by J.J. Brown, P.G., SME-RM, PUR’s Vice President Exploration, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Ms. Brown has verified the data disclosed in this news release, including sampling, analytical, and test data underlying the information contained herein.

The drilling results cited in this news release were derived from conventional mud rotary drill holes and continuously recorded geophysical responses (gamma-ray, spontaneous-potential, and single point resistivity) from a borehole geophysical probe. The mineralized zones are flat lying and the individual drill holes are vertical in orientation, and the thicknesses cited in this release are considered to be true thicknesses. Grades of mineralization reported were calculated from the gamma-ray logs following a procedure that was first developed in the early 1960s and is standard practice in the uranium industry. The borehole geophysical logging was carried out by Century Geophysics of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a highly experienced and skilled geophysical contractor with a well-established history of providing reliable and accurate data.

Other information regarding the Company’s Kaycee Project, including with respect to the Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures applied during the work program can be referenced from the “Technical Report for NI 43-101 Kaycee Uranium Project, Johnson County, Wyoming USA”, dated September 21, 2025, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR +, at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Premier American Uranium Inc.

Premier American Uranium is focused on consolidating, exploring, and developing uranium projects across the United States to strengthen domestic energy security and advance the transition to clean energy. The Company’s extensive land position spans five of the nation’s top uranium districts, with active work programs underway in New Mexico’s Grants Mineral Belt and Wyoming’s Great Divide and Powder River Basins.

Backed by strategic partners including Sachem Cove Partners, IsoEnergy Ltd., Mega Uranium Ltd., and other leading institutional investors, PUR is advancing a portfolio supported by defined resources and high-priority exploration and development targets. Led by a distinguished team with deep expertise in uranium exploration, development, permitting, operations, and uranium-focused M&A, the Company is well positioned as a key player in advancing the U.S. uranium sector.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Premier American Uranium Inc.
Colin Healey, CEO

[email protected]
Toll-Free: 1-833-223-4673
Twitter: @PremierAUranium
www.premierur.com

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to, additional exploration activities planned for 2026, the anticipated results thereof and the anticipating timing for reporting of such results; future prospects for exploration; the potential for mineral resource identification at the Project; expectations regarding the transition to clean energy in the US; and other activities, events or developments that are expected, anticipated or may occur in the future. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative connotation thereof.

Forward-looking information and statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about PUR’s business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Such forward-information and statements are based on numerous assumptions, including among others, that the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated, the price of uranium, the anticipated cost of planned exploration activities, the completion, timing and results of planned exploration activities being consistent with expectations, the anticipated mineralization being consistent with expectations, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct the Company’s planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although the assumptions made by PUR in providing forward-looking information or making forward-looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate.

Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others: limited operating history, negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty of additional financing, delays or failure to obtain required permits and regulatory approvals, changes in mineral resources, no known mineral reserves, aboriginal title and consultation issues, reliance on key management and other personnel; potential downturns in economic conditions; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment and supplies; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry; changes in laws and regulation, competition, and uninsurable risks and the risk factors with respect to Premier American Uranium set out in the documents of PUR filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under PUR’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although PUR has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or implied by forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. PUR undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) has declared a dividend. The fund seeks to provide investors with current dividend income that is exempt from regular federal income tax. In addition, this fund features income exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).

Tax-Free Dividend Per Share

Record Date:

Aug. 21, 2026      

Ex-Dividend Date:

Aug. 21, 2026

Payable Date:

Sept. 1, 2026       

Amount         

Change From Previous Month

$0.0450

$0.0000

Investors can view additional portfolio information in the Products section of FederatedHermes.com/us.

Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $911.6 billion in assets under management, as of June 30, 2026. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,200 employees in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com/us.

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palladyne AI's SwarmOS™ Successfully Performs Again at Army's Premier Division-Scale Test of Future Warfare.

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everus Construction Group (NYSE: ECG) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epsilon Industries, a premier designer and manufacturer of complex, modular mechanical and electrical building infrastructure systems, for $295 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. With more than 25 years of experience providing off-site construction solutions across North America, Epsilon is recognized in the industry for its innovation.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2026) - Cambria Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: CAMB) (OTCQX: CAMVF) ("Cambria" or the "Company") is pleased to announce additional assay results from the underground infill drilling program at the Prew Zone of the Premier-Northern Light deposit at the Premier Gold Project ("PGP" or the "Premier Project"), located near Stewart in northwestern British Columbia. Results from a total of 3,151 metres over 42 underground drillholes are reported herein. Highlight results include:

24.36 g/t Au over 6.3 m (incl. 76.70 g/t Au over 1.8 m) in hole P26U-002313.17 g/t Au over 10.6 m (incl. 64.66 g/t Au over 1.9 m) in hole P26U-00268.31 g/t Au over 11.0 m (incl. 22.13 g/t Au over 2.8 m & 17.70 g/t Au over 1.0 m) in hole P26U-00333.30 g/t Au over 25.0 m (incl. 42.90 g/t Au over 1.0 m) in hole P26U-00347.89 g/t Au over 8.0 m (incl. 17.00 g/t Au over 3.0 m) in hole P26U-0014"Drilling continues to define wide, high-grade areas as well as important understanding of post mineral faults at the Prew Zone; additional underground infill drilling will recommence subsequent to proposed additional underground development planned for Q4 at Premier-Northern Lights, located adjacent to the Company's 2,500 tonnes per day mill," said Robert McLeod, President and CEO of Cambria Gold Mines. "At the Silver Coin and Big Missouri deposits, our geological teams have remodelled wide zones of gold mineralization associated with contiguous quartz and sulphide breccias that were historically mined in the 1940s and 1990s. Infill drilling is underway on these structures."

The 2026 infill program at the Premier Project is focused on providing the drill spacing required for accurate mine planning and development decisions as Cambria advances toward a potential restart of the Premier mill and mining operations at the Premier and Red Mountain Projects. The Company believes that a significant contributor to the difficulties encountered during previous mining operations under Ascot Resources was the lack of sufficient definition drilling as well as accurate geological modelling prior to production.

Drilling at 12.5 metre average spacing is proving successful in defining continuity of higher-grade mineralization along a primary quartz-breccia sulfide domain identifiable both in drilling and the existing underground workings. Higher grades (>10 g/t Au) are often associated with visible gold or massive sulfide mineralization hosted in a wider halo of gold-bearing base metal sulfide mineralization. Sections shown in figures 3 and 4 illustrate the continuity of higher grades between drillholes on and along section. These appear to be analogous to what were defined as "ore shoots" during historic mining of the Premier-Northern Light Deposit.

The first phase of underground infill at the Prew Zone is now complete, with assay results from an additional 86 drill holes expected over the coming weeks. Once all assays have been returned, the information will be used to develop underground mining plans and guide additional infill drilling for the Prew Zone. The focus of the infill program has moved to two other priority deposits within the Premier Project, with three drills currently turning at the Silver Coin and Big Missouri deposits. Similar to the drilling at Prew Zone, high priority zones at each deposit will be drilled with a tight spacing utilizing surface drill platforms.

Figure 1: Plan map of Premier-Northern Light (PNL) deposit showing the Prew Zone and drill traces of previously released 2026 drill holes.

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Figure 2: Plan map showing Prew Zone Underground workings and drill plan.

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Figure 3: Cross section A of Prew Zone drilling. Showing mineralized zones represented by composites calculated at 1 g/t and 10g/t Au cut off grade. Primary breccia domain shown in blue.

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Figure 4: Cross section B of Prew Zone drilling. Showing mineralized zones represented by composites calculated at 1 g/t and 10g/t Au cut off grade. Primary breccia domain shown in blue.

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Table 1: Drill Results – Significant Intersections:

Hole IDfrom
(m)to
(m)Interval
(m)Au
(ppm)Ag
(ppm)Zn
(ppm)Pb
(ppm)ETW1Including (>10g/t)P26U-001434.042.08.07.8914.83620422756%17.00 g/t Au over 3.0 mP26U-001458.066.08.02.415.24944271156%
P26U-001611.012.01.010.2017.54550234083%
P26U-001638.047.09.07.2413.27504335083%12.93 g/t Au over 3.0 mP26U-001737.043.06.01.854.23967116571%
P26U-001747.077.030.01.725.53193159871%
P26U-001851.054.53.55.0716.68884404383%
P26U-001919.026.07.01.625.2201789693%
P26U-002013.019.06.02.937.675676298%
P26U-002028.039.011.04.7612.310912555698%10.45 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-002155.082.027.02.595.43960204761%11.65 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-002280.090.510.52.584.43693236545%
P26U-00236.59.53.03.422.163120592%
P26U-002333.239.56.324.3626.39762374292%76.70 g/t Au over 1.8 mP26U-002425.039.814.86.5211.75121263799%44.43 g/t Au over 1.4 m
14.70 g/t Au over 0.7mP26U-002526.034.08.012.0831.912775762392%48.94 g/t Au over 1.7 mP26U-002586.097.011.01.273.580330092%
P26U-0025102.4103.00.618.056.433426292%
P26U-002630.541.110.613.1729.911780658283%64.66 g/t Au over 1.9 mP26U-002732.538.66.113.1732.19093660174%80.10 g/t Au over 0.9 mP26U-002837.039.02.05.3116.911725864380%
P26U-002842.548.56.02.062.587935580%
P26U-002951.064.013.03.346.94591233759%29.80 g/t Au over 0.7 mP26U-003027.046.019.02.405.42525145295%15.00 g/t Au over 1 m
14.40 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-003053.054.01.016.107.2150557695%
P26U-003126.027.01.020.6015.96890458099%
P26U-003131.047.016.02.049.43804199299%
P26U-003184.989.14.22.532.7182039699%
P26U-003225.044.019.02.957.22861158092%27.40 g/t Au over 0.6 mP26U-003255.056.01.010.958.872552792%
P26U-003339.050.011.08.318.13964179583%22.13 g/t Au over 2.8 m
17.70 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-003365.069.04.06.226.5197192182%17.80 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-003443.068.025.03.305.12692130969%42.90 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-003533.047.014.02.619.68357560186%
P26U-003639.044.05.03.0415.711600853866%
P26U-003648.053.55.51.846.75132234166%
P26U-005510.019.09.01.925.82615135087%
P26U-005613.414.61.29.499.83400149597%
P26U-005922.028.06.01.903.5118267382%
P26U-00601.62.50.918.4033.22100107543%
P26U-00633.024.021.02.338.16271185522%16.50 g/t Au over 0.6 mP26U-006332.037.75.72.217.05499217722%
P26U-006343.664.020.41.202.680749722%
P26U-006370.078.08.03.4010.0128644822%
P26U-00642.09.07.05.3613.84952277894%27.00 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-00656.014.08.01.587.22884154888%
P26U-006630.037.67.61.374.62988171898%
P26U-00696.016.510.53.4910.84614267998%16.70 g/t Au over 0.8 mP26U-006940.549.79.24.446.95180204298%18.70 g/t Au over 1.5 mP26U-00706.514.88.35.4216.04632230186%14.10 g/t Au over 1.0 m
10.45 g/t Au over 1.0 mP26U-007034.043.09.01.584.6205195186%
P26U-00714.816.011.22.107.42565138862%
P26U-007335.046.011.02.043.1151576895%13.30 g/t Au over 1.0 m1 – ETW = Estimated True Width. All reported intervals are down-hole lengths, with true width estimates ranging from 22-99% of the reported interval. True widths are estimated based on the angle of the drill hole with the interpreted trend of the mineralized zones.

Composite Calculations for Significant Intersections
Composites for significant intersections were calculated using a 1 g/t gold (Au) cut off grade and maximum 3 metre internal waste. "Including" results are reported at a 10 g/t Au cut off grade with maximum 3 metre internal waste.

Table 2: Drill Collar Locations and Hole Orientations

Hole IDUTM East
(m)UTM North
(m)Elevation
(masl)Total Depth
(m)AzimuthDipP26U-00144371686213071317130.5300.1-62.5P26U-0015437168621307131757.8299.9-70.8P26U-0016437168621307131762.0300.5-83.7P26U-0017437166621308631890.5325.3-72.2P26U-0018437166621308631866.5326.1-83.2P26U-0019437167621308531869.5144.0-83.3P26U-0020437167621308431876.0145.2-68.6P26U-00214371666213086318116.0306.4-65.6P26U-00224371666213086318149.0309.8-55.2P26U-0023437189621309431765.0134.3-85.9P26U-0024437189621309431766.0135.4-61.8P26U-00254371896213094317111.0134.8-42.1P26U-0026437189621309431760.5135.1-30.6P26U-0027437189621309431771.0135.3-22.3P26U-0028437186621309631671.0315.5-81.1P26U-00294371866213096316101.0314.8-63.6P26U-0030437173621309231869.5135.1-79.2P26U-0031437175621308931892.0135.0-60.5P26U-0032437175621308931963.0135.4-41.4P26U-0033437175621308931971.0135.3-29.3P26U-0034437175621308932081.0136.2-16.9P26U-0035437172621309231877.0317.5-87.2P26U-0036437172621309331890.5315.4-68.7P26U-00374371716213093318107.0315.3-60.4P26U-0055437249621306733165.5142.4-36.4P26U-0056437244621305733168.5130.4-50.1P26U-0057437243621305833166.0130.7-74.5P26U-0058437268621304733355.0134.5-49.1P26U-0059437268621304733455.5135.1-28.3P26U-00604372686213047335100.0135.7-0.3P26U-0061437265621303133355.0134.6-69.7P26U-0062437265621303033355.0145.2-30.1P26U-0063437238621300833485.0142.813.0P26U-0064437238621300833150.0135.3-44.9P26U-0065437237621300933151.02.9-89.0P26U-0066437226621299333067.0134.7-70.6P26U-0067437226621299233152.0135.0-32.0P26U-0068437226621299233267.0135.3-11.5P26U-0069437233621304033166.0135.1-71.4P26U-0070437233621304033251.0134.7-32.6P26U-0071437233621304033267.0135.5-11.1P26U-0073437200621302033160.0134.8-46.1*masl – metres above sea level

Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Sample Preparation

All samples reported in this news release were obtained from NQ sized drill core. The Company maintains a rigorous sampling and QA/QC procedure for the 2026 drill program. Core samples are prepared at the ALS preparation lab in Terrace, BC. The samples are dried and then crushed to specifications of 70% passing 2mm. Crushed samples are riffle split to 1000g and pulverized to 85% passing 75µm.

Analytical work for all results is completed by ALS Canada Ltd. which maintains an internal quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) program and is ISO:17025 certified for the analytical methods used in this release. Pulp splits are sent directly from the Terrace preparation facility to the ALS Canada Ltd. geochemistry laboratory facility in North Vancouver for analysis. Each sample is analyzed for gold by conventional 50g fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au-AA26) and multielement analysis by four-acid digest with an ICP finish (ME-ICP61).

Samples over 100ppm gold are re-analyzed by an overlimit 50g fire assay with a gravimetric finish (Au-GRA22). Samples over 100ppm silver are re-analyzed with an ore grade method (ME-OG62) which is a four-acid digest method followed by an ICP-AES finish (up to 1,500ppm). Samples over 1,500ppm silver trigger the overlimit silver fire assay method (Ag-GRA21) which uses a 30g aliquot and gravimetric finish. Sampling and storage activities are conducted at the Company's secure facility in Stewart, British Columbia.

The Company maintains a QAQC program that includes the submission and review of coarse blank materials to monitor contamination and certified reference materials to assess analytical accuracy. Core duplicates, crush duplicates and pulp duplicates are used to infer sampling precision and nugget effect.

Qualified Person and Technical Information:

The scientific and technical information within this news release was reviewed and approved by Blaine Smit, P.Geo. Vice President Exploration for Cambria Gold Mines Inc. Mr. Smit is a non-independent "Qualified Person" as defined under National Instrument 43-101. To verify the information related to this news release, Mr. Smit visited the 2026 drilling operations to review and discuss logging, sampling, and shipping procedures with responsible site staff, and reviewed and discussed assay and QA/QC results with responsible company personnel.

About Cambria Gold Mines

Cambria Gold Mines is a Canadian mining company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and its shares trade on the TSX-V under the ticker CAMB and on the OTCQX Market with the ticker CAMVF. Cambria is the 100% owner of the Premier Project and Red Mountain Gold Project that are located on Nisga'a Nation Treaty Lands, in the prolific Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia, as well as the large Mt. Margaret copper-gold porphyry deposit located in Washington State. For more information about the Company, please refer to the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or visit the Company's web site at www.cambriagold.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Cambria Gold Mines Inc.

Robert McLeod
CEO and Director

Cautionary Statements:

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All statements and other information contained in this press release about anticipated future events may constitute forward-looking information under Canadian securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "targeted", "outlook", "on track" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could", "would" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements, including statements in respect of the drill results resulting in actual increases of resources and reserves; the timing and certainty of the restart of the Premier mill and mining operations at the Premier and Red Mountain Projects; the timing and outcome of additional assay results; ability of the Company to accomplish its business objectives and the intentions described herein; and future plans, development and operations of the Company. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements; risks relating to negative operating cash flows of the Company; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; fluctuations in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; environmental compliance; risks related to outstanding debt; uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to development, production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; the need to obtain additional financing to finance operations and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; social media and reputation; negative publicity; human rights; business objectives; shortage of personnel; health and safety; the possibility of delay in future plans and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; claims and legal proceedings; information systems and cyber security; internal controls; violation of anti-bribery or corruption laws; competition; tax considerations; compliance with listing standards; enforcement of civil liabilities; financing requirement risks; market price volatility of the common shares; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; the need for exchange approval, and other regulatory approvals and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in Cambria's filings with Canadian securities regulators, available on Cambria's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca including the Annual Management Discussion and Analysis of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025 in the section entitled "Risk Factors". Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made with regard to: the estimated costs associated with the care and maintenance plans; the tax rate applicable to the Company; future commodity prices; the grade of mineral resources and mineral reserves; labor and materials costs increasing on a basis consistent with the Company's current expectations, the ability of the Company to convert inferred mineral resources to other categories; the ability of the Company to reduce mining dilution; the ability to reduce capital costs; the ability of the Company to raise additional financing; currency exchange rates being approximately consistent with current levels, compliance with the covenants in Cambria's credit agreements; exploration plans; and general marketing, political, business and economic conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management at the date the statements are made. Although Cambria believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since Cambria can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Cambria does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable laws. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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Sheba Medical Center, which is ranked the #7 hospital in the world, has chosen to evaluate and fund a trial of Valion Bio's Entolimod in cancer patients, creating a second clinical development pathway beyond Acute Radiation Syndrome.

Highlights

Independent Validation — Sheba Medical Center, ranked the #7 hospital in the world, selected Entolimod for clinical evaluation in cancer patients based on its potential to reduce radiation-induced neutropenia and protect healthy tissue during radiation therapy. Second Major Commercial Opportunity — This study expands Entolimod beyond Acute Radiation Syndrome into radiation-induced neutropenia and supportive oncology care, representing a substantially larger commercial market. Independent Clinical Value Driver — The study establishes a second clinical development pathway alongside Valion Bio's FDA Animal Rule program, as a medical countermeasure for Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). Capital Efficient Development — Sheba is planning to fund and conduct the trial, enabling Valion Bio to generate independent clinical data with minimal incremental investment. , /PRNewswire/ -- Valion Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIO) today announced a major clinical development milestone with the finalization of an clinical trial protocol at Sheba Medical Center, one of the world's leading hospitals, to evaluate Entolimod in cancer patients receiving high doses of irradiation for a rare form of cancer.

The study, which will enroll up to 10 adult patients, will be conducted by Sheba Medical Center, which approached Valion Bio after recognizing Entolimod's potential to reduce radiation-induced neutropenia and protect healthy tissue during radiation therapy. Under the collaboration, Sheba is planning to fund and conduct the clinical trial, while Valion Bio will provide the investigational drug and support only limited study-related activities outside the standard of care, creating a potential highly capital-efficient opportunity to generate independent clinical data.

"This is a major value-creation milestone for Valion Bio and our shareholders," said Michael K. Handley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valion Bio. "One of the world's premier hospitals and research centers recognized the potential of Entolimod and approached us to conduct this study. Their willingness to invest their own resources to evaluate Entolimod represents meaningful external validation of our science. More importantly, this collaboration could expand Entolimod beyond biodefense into the multi-billion-dollar supportive oncology market. If successful, Entolimod has the potential to become an important therapy for reducing radiation-induced neutropenia and protecting healthy tissue during cancer treatment, creating a second and potentially much larger commercial opportunity for our lead drug, Entolimod."

Expanding Beyond Biodefense

Entolimod is currently being developed under the U.S. FDA's Animal Rule as a medical countermeasure for Acute Radiation Syndrome. The Sheba study is the first reported formal clinical evaluation of Entolimod in cancer patients receiving therapeutic radiation and represents an important step toward expanding the platform into oncology.

Cancer patients receiving high doses of radiation frequently develop neutropenia, leading to infections, treatment delays, and reduced treatment intensity. The Sheba study will evaluate whether Entolimod can preserve bone marrow function, reduce neutropenia, and improve patients' ability to complete potentially curative radiation therapy.

Sheba Neutropenia Study Near-Term Clinical Catalysts

The Company expects the following development milestones, subject to regulatory and operational requirements:

Institutional Review Board approval: Expected Q3 2026 First patient enrolled: Expected Q4 2026-Q1 2027 Interim data readout: Expected during early 2027 Topline data: Expected in 2027 Each milestone represents an anticipated opportunity to further demonstrate Entolimod's clinical and market potential, as well as a potential opportunity to expand shareholder value.

About Sheba Medical Center

Sheba Medical Center, located in Tel Hashomer, Israel, is the largest medical center in the Middle East. Sheba was ranked the #7 hospital in the world in Newsweek's 2026 World's Best Hospitals ranking and is recognized among the World's Best Specialized Hospitals for Oncology. The Benjamin Davidai Department of Radiation Oncology, which will conduct the study, is one of the largest and most sophisticated radiation oncology programs in Israel. For additional information, please visit www.shebaonline.org.

About Valion Bio, Inc.

Valion Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIO) is a clinical-stage immunotherapeutics company developing Entolimod, a Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) agonist, as a first-in-class radioprotector and radiomitigator for medical countermeasure and supportive-care applications. Entolimod is being developed under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Animal Rule for Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) and has received Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations. Valion Bio's wholly-owned subsidiary Velocity Bioworks®, based in San Antonio, Texas, is a microbial  fermentation contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). For additional information, please visit www.valionbio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the initiation, conduct, timing, enrollment pace, and potential results of the clinical study at Sheba Medical Center evaluating Entolimod; the anticipated timing of Institutional Review Board approval, first patient enrollment, interim data readout, and topline data; the potential of Entolimod as a radioprotector, radiomitigator, and supportive-care agent, including in cancer patients receiving therapeutic radiation and other radiation exposure settings; market size and commercial-opportunity references, including with respect to neutropenia and supportive-care oncology; potential strategic partnership interest; the Company's Animal Rule development program for Acute Radiation Syndrome; the integration and operations of Velocity Bioworks®; the Company's Nasdaq listing and continued listing compliance; the Company's working capital and financing plans; and the Company's ability to consummate strategic transactions. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2026, and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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404.736.3838

SOURCE Valion Bio, Inc.

Premier Foods plc (PRRFY) Q1 2027 Sales/Trading Call July 16, 2026 4:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

Alexander Whitehouse - CEO & Director

Conference Call Participants

Charles Hall - Peel Hunt LLP, Research Division
Andrew Wade - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Matthew Webb - Investec Bank plc, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Hello, and welcome, everyone, to the Premier Foods Quarter 1 Trading Update Analyst Conference Call. My name is Becky, and I will be your operator today. [Operator Instructions]

I will now hand over to your host, Alex Whitehouse, to begin. Please go ahead.

Alexander Whitehouse
CEO & Director

Thank you very much, and good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining this, which is our quarter 1 trading update call, and that covers the 13 weeks to the 27th of June this year. As usual, I'm joined on the call this morning by Duncan Leggett, our CFO. I'll start by giving a few headlines on our trading in the quarter, and then we'll go into a few key areas to provide a bit more detail before, as usual, passing to you for questions that you might want to ask us.

And also as a reminder, we're holding our AGM at 11:00 this morning, which, as usual, we're hosting in our offices here in St Albans. So if any shareholders would like to attend and don't yet have the details, please do contact Richard Godden in Investor Relations for details of how to attend.

So on to the quarter 1 results then. Firstly, I am pleased to say that once again, we've grown our branded sales ahead of the market. That's up 4% and so further increased our market shares. And this was led by a particularly strong performance by our branded Sweet Treats. And with our biggest brand, Mr Kipling, delivering especially strong growth.

Veteran Finance Executive with a Proven Track Record of Scaling High-Growth Companies and Guiding a Successful Nasdaq Listing Joins Premier Air Charter as CFO, Effective June 22, 2026

CARLSBAD, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / Premier Air Charter Holdings Inc. (OTCID:PREM) ("Premier" or the "Company"), an emerging growth company in the private aviation sector, today announced the appointment of Matt Aune as Chief Financial Officer, bringing to the Company a proven track record of scaling high growth organizations, strengthening financial discipline, and guiding companies through complex capital markets milestones.

Mr. Aune spent over 12 years at Phunware, Inc., serving as CFO from August 2011 to June 2023, followed by a role as Special Advisor from June 2023 to December 2023. Since his departure from Phunware, Mr. Aune has been instrumental with a wide range of companies providing financial and strategic advisory services. Prior to that, he worked in the Product Development Services Group - Finance at Sony Computer Entertainment America from July 2010 to August 2011 and earlier was Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Midway Games from 2003 to 2009.

During his time as Chief Financial Officer of Phunware, Inc., Phunware earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years. He ultimately led the company's successful public listing on Nasdaq in December 2018, demonstrating deep expertise in corporate finance and strategic execution.

He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.B.A. from San Diego State University.

"I am incredibly excited to join Premier Air Charter as Chief Financial Officer. The private aviation industry is experiencing strong growth, fueled by increasing demand for safe, flexible, and personalized travel experiences. I look forward to working with Premier's talented team to drive strategic expansion, operational excellence, and long-term value for our clients and stockholders."

Mr. Aune's appointment marks a key milestone in Premier Air Charter's 2026 growth strategy, reinforcing the Company's commitment to strengthening its financial infrastructure as it expands fleet capacity, enhances operational capabilities, and positions itself for broader market visibility.

Vincent Monteparte, Chairman of Premier Air Charter had this to say, "Matt's track record speaks for itself. He has successfully guided companies through periods of rapid expansion, strengthened financial systems at scale, and delivered disciplined leadership through major capital markets events. His experience is exactly what Premier needs as we expand our fleet, elevate our service capabilities, and position the company for broader market visibility. We are thrilled to welcome him to the PAC executive team."

About Premier Air Charter

Premier Air Charter Holdings Inc. (OTCID:PREM) is a Carlsbad, California-based aircraft charter provider that serves an international community of aviation enthusiasts. Premier Air Charter specializes in creating trusted partnerships within the aviation industry to deliver bespoke aviation solutions for its clients. With a focus on reliability, innovation, and sustainability, Premier Air Charter aims to continuously exceed expectations, fostering lasting relationships and with the goal of becoming the preferred choice for private air travel worldwide. For more information, please visit www.premieraircharter.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future development activities and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business and finances in general, including the ability to continue and manage its growth, competition, global economic conditions, fuel prices, regulatory changes, the availability of aircraft financing, the timely receipt and integration of any required FAA approvals and aircraft modifications and the Company's ability to integrate and operate the newly acquired aircraft, and other factors discussed in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the risk factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports.

Media Contact:

Ross Gourdie,
President Premier Air Charter
(858) 304-2665
[email protected]

Investor Relations:

1 (858) 381-3435
[email protected]

SOURCE: Premier Air Charter Holdings Inc.

TORONTO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier American Uranium”) (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its drilling program at the Company's wholly owned Cebolleta Uranium Project (“Cebolleta” or the “Project”) in New Mexico. As announced in a press release on May 12, 2026, the program was designed to recover representative samples from the underground resource area to support advanced technical studies as part of the Company’s 2026 work program focused on advancing process optimization and Project economics. The recovered samples have now been delivered to Hazen Research, Inc. (“Hazen Research”), the Company’s contracted metallurgical laboratory in Golden, Colorado, where they will support a planned comprehensive metallurgical testing program aimed at optimizing heap-leach uranium recovery and informing key assumptions for future economic studies including a planned update to the Company’s current Preliminary Economic Assessment with respect to the Project (the “2025 PEA”) targeted for completion in 2027.

Highlights

Representative Drill Program Successfully Completed: Completion of a 6,030-foot PQ-core drilling program. Core drilling occurred at four locations targeting mineralization representative of the underground mining portion of the Company’s current Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) for the Project included in the 2025 PEA. To obtain sufficient sample volume for metallurgical tests, mineralized core was collected from a total of 18 vertical holes (4 to 6 per location) with results summarized in Table 1. Downhole gamma results are generally consistent with historic drilling and the Company’s 2023 confirmation drilling program and will be added to the drilling database for the planned updated MRE in the 2027 PEA.
 Metallurgical Samples Delivered to Hazen Research: Delivery of 77 core samples to Hazen Research. Combined mineralized PQ-core samples totaled 282.6 feet (85.9 m) and 2,124 pounds (963.3 kg). Selection of core samples was guided by handheld scintillometer readings in a sterile background combined with downhole gamma results, utilizing a cutoff grade of 0.06% eU3O8, the underground mining cut-off grade used in the 2025 PEA.
 High Sample Recovery Enables Expanded Metallurgical Testing Program: Drilling conditions achieved 97% footage recovery in mineralized zones and an overall mass recovery of 90%, exceeding the target sample mass of 800 kg by 20%. The recovered material provided representative samples for the planned metallurgical test program. Sample preparation by Hazen Research is underway, and the Company anticipates the extra sample material will facilitate additional laboratory tests including density, chemical disequilibrium, and a larger suite of geochemical analyses. Colin Healey, CEO of PUR commented, “We are pleased with the progress being made to advance and optimize Cebolleta. With representative underground and open-pit samples now with Hazen Research, our comprehensive metallurgical program is underway with the goal of optimizing uranium recoveries and refining processing assumptions for future engineering and economic studies. As demonstrated in our 2025 PEA, increasing metallurgical recovery from 80% to 90% has the potential to increase the after-tax NPV (8%) by approximately 90%, from US$84 million to US$159 million, if test work can successfully validate this potential. This program is designed to evaluate those opportunities and support the continued advancement of the Cebolleta Project.” 

The results of the 2025 PEA are included in a Technical Report (the “Technical Report”) prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101 by SLR International Corporation (“SLR”), an independent consulting firm with extensive experience in mining and mineral processing, including uranium operations in the United States. The 2025 PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that the 2025 PEA will be realized.

Metallurgical Testing

Under the guidance of Dr. Terence (“Terry”) McNulty, P.E., of T.P. McNulty and Associates, a metallurgical consultant to the Company and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), Hazen Research has commenced a metallurgical testing program including mineralogical characterization, bottle roll recovery testing, and long-term column leach tests to simulate heap leaching utilizing both the underground core samples referenced herein and the open-pit bulk sample delivered in March 2026.

Bottle roll and column leach tests will examine multiple oxidants, lixiviants, and application rates to assess uranium recovery characteristics and support future engineering and economic studies. The Company expects to report key findings as the metallurgical testing progresses.

 Table 1. 2026 Drilling Results and Core Sampling Summary

Drill Hole ID & LocationDownhole Gamma ResultsMetallurgical SamplingTop DepthTrue ThicknessGradeCore Samples
Combined ThicknessMass RecoveryLat/Long (WGS84)ftmftm% eU3O8ftm%lbskgRLB-83 2026 A231.870.717.05.20.24417.55.388125.056.735.168724, -107.314538253.677.38.32.50.1138.32.59461.027.7RLB-83 2026 B232.270.816.65.10.15417.55.392133.560.535.168719, -107.314534253.877.47.32.20.1116.01.88944.520.2RLB-83 2026 F231.870.717.35.30.13418.05.570101.546.035.168722, -107.314553252.577.011.63.50.09211.03.46156.525.6RLB-83 2026 H230.570.315.84.80.12315.44.783105.547.835.168744, -107.314535252.376.96.01.80.0826.31.98343.019.5RLB-83 2023 Twin231.470.516.75.10.17------------35.168732, -107.314542253.177.17.42.30.10------------RLB-83 Historic230.570.315.54.70.15------------ 251.576.710.03.00.06------------LJ-5 2026 A234.771.51.50.50.08------------35.168505, -107.311922241.873.79.62.90.4639.52.99980.036.3LJ-5 2026 B235.271.71.10.30.08------------35.168500, -107.311920241.573.610.23.10.34310.53.210089.040.4LJ-5 2026 C233.971.31.90.60.07------------35.168505, -107.311905240.973.49.62.90.4029.52.99979.536.1LJ-5 2026 D234.371.41.40.40.09------------35.168499, -107.311906240.373.210.03.00.36210.53.29885.538.8LJ-5 2023 Twin235.571.81.40.40.06------------35.168515, -107.311902242.573.99.83.00.36------------LJ-5 Historic247.075.36.01.80.41------------ 253.077.14.51.40.05------------LJ-25 2026 A230.670.31.00.30.08------------35.168545, -107.312607234.571.515.64.80.19415.54.790115.552.4LJ-25 2026 B229.169.81.20.40.1011.50.5 9.04.135.168541, -107.312613233.771.213.34.10.19414.04.38492.041.7LJ-25 2026 C230.870.31.10.30.10------------35.168539, -107.312594234.871.615.84.80.23315.54.785105.547.8LJ-25 2026 D229.570.01.60.50.1411.50.59211.55.235.168535, -107.312598233.971.315.34.70.17414.04.391105.047.6LJ-25 2026 E229.469.91.70.50.1511.60.59813.05.935.168529, -107.312597233.671.214.34.40.18413.14.091101.546.0LJ-25 2026 F230.570.31.20.40.1011.00.31008.53.935.168531, -107.312612234.871.614.24.30.25314.04.395111.050.3LJ-25 2023 Twin230.370.21.20.40.10------------35.168550, -107.312603234.171.414.44.40.20------------LJ-25 Historic231.070.41.00.30.13------------ 235.571.813.04.00.19------------A-12 2026 A315.496.19.93.00.25311.33.48781.036.735.171597, -107.316896329.6100.54.51.40.1214.61.48632.514.7 342.4104.43.31.00.1212.80.910024.010.9A-12 2026 B315.296.111.43.50.32311.23.48982.537.435.171606, -107.316935332.6101.42.20.70.09------------ 343.6104.74.31.30.1113.00.910026.011.8 352.1107.32.90.90.1012.50.89219.08.6A-12 2026 C315.296.110.83.30.32310.93.39182.537.435.171627, -107.316921330.6100.82.20.70.1322.10.69417.07.7 342.4104.44.61.40.1414.01.210034.015.4 350.9107.02.50.80.06------------ 370.1112.81.50.50.12------------A-12 2026 D313.495.56.42.00.3026.01.89848.522.035.171617, -107.316887339.4103.51.40.40.06------------ 347.5105.93.10.90.10------------A-12 2023 Twin315.396.110.43.20.22------------35.171607, -107.316919330.4100.74.41.30.20------------ 342.2104.34.11.20.10------------A-12 Historic314.095.79.02.70.29------------ 331.0100.91.50.50.13------------ 341.0103.94.01.20.16------------
Table 1 Notes:

2026 drill hole IDs are from the current core drilling program. 2023 Twin drill hole IDs are from the Company's 2023 confirmation drilling program. Historic drill hole IDs are historic drill holes completed by Sohio Western Mining Co. Historical and twin holes are presented for comparison purposes.All drill holes were vertical (90 degrees) through flat lying strata. Measured and reported intercepts represent true thicknesses.Downhole geophysical surveys included natural gamma, self-potential (SP) and single point resistivity (SPR) measurements and were completed by the Company with direct oversight by management with 20 years’ experience performing downhole gamma surveys in connection with uranium exploration.Natural gamma, SP and SPR were measured using a 40LGR-1000 downhole gamma probe manufactured in 2024 by Mount Sopris Instrument Company.Contemporaneous gamma calibration of the 40LGR-1000 probe was completed by the Company at the U.S. Department of Energy's calibration facility in Grand Junction, Colorado on March 18, 2026, measuring a Dead Time (DT) of 2.89 microseconds and K Factor of 5.93×10-6. A Mud Factor (MF) of 1.18 was derived from Century Geophysical LLC’s Mud Factor Correction Chart using the true measured hole diameter of 5.0 inches and true measured drilling mud weight of 8.4 pounds per gallon (ppg). Pipe Factor (PF) was calculated comparing downhole gamma results at 465 identical 0.1-foot intervals measured within and without the core drill pipe through the mineralized zone of LJ-25 2026 A, yielding a no-pipe:pipe mean ratio of 1.52, median ratio of 1.52, with low skew of 0.15 (PF only applicable for RLB-83 2026 F and LJ-25 2026 D).Calibration factor summary: Dead Time (DT) 2.89 ; K Factor (K) 5.93×10-6; Mud Factor (MF) 1.18; Pipe Factor (PF) 1.52;Grade (% eU3O8) calculated using standard 2KN formula with natural gamma results expressed in counts per second (CPS) at 0.1-foot intervals:
2026 results are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.06% eU3O8 in conformance with the underground mining cut-off grade utilized to calculate the MRE in the 2025 PEA.eU₃O₈ grades are equivalent uranium grades derived from calibrated downhole natural gamma surveys and have not been verified by chemical assays. Numerous historical comparisons of eU₃O₈ and chemical assays of core samples from the Project indicate that eU₃O₈ is a reasonable indicator of the actual uranium assay.Numbers in table may not add due to rounding and 3% footage recovery loss. About the Cebolleta Uranium Project and Mineral Resources 

Located in New Mexico, the Project is a past-producing property with extensive historical work and infrastructure. Its location in one of the U.S.’s premier uranium districts provides strategic advantages, including proximity to utilities and existing processing facilities.

Figure 1: Plan View Map of the Cebolleta Uranium Project and Uranium Deposits. See Qualified Person Statement for additional details.

Qualified Person Statement

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release relating to the 2026 drilling program were reviewed and approved by Mike Thompson, C.P.G., who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in NI 43-101), a consultant to the Company, and the Company’s Project Manager for the Cebolleta Project.

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release relating to the 2025 PEA and the MRE was reviewed and approved by Mr. Mark B. Mathisen, C.P.G. for SLR, the lead author of the Technical Report, who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in NI 43-101).

Mr. Mathisen has verified the exploration, sampling, analytical, and testing data supporting the MRE and the 2025 PEA through a review and audit of historical and recent databases, comparisons with original geophysical logs and assay records, and inspections of drill hole collar, interval, and grade data for completeness and accuracy. Verification included a site visit on September 12, 2023, a review of drilling and downhole logging procedures, and an evaluation of the 2023 twin-hole and 2025 Willie P database audits, which confirmed a strong correlation with historical results and overall data reliability. Although no historical core or quality assurance/quality control reference materials are available, and most legacy holes lack deviation surveys, no limitations were placed upon the QP during the verification process, and the QP considers the verification methods and resulting database adequate for mineral resource estimation and compliant with NI 43-101 requirements.

For additional information regarding the Project, including the 2025 PEA and the MRE, please refer to the Technical Report, available under PUR’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca.

Additional scientific and technical information in this news release not specific to the 2025 PEA and MRE and relating to the 2026 work program has been reviewed and approved by Terry McNulty, PE, a consultant of Premier American Uranium, who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in NI 43-101).

About Premier American Uranium Inc.

Premier American Uranium is focused on consolidating, exploring, and developing uranium projects across the United States to strengthen domestic energy security and advance the transition to clean energy. The Company’s extensive land position spans five of the nation’s top uranium districts, with active work programs underway in New Mexico’s Grants Mineral Belt and Wyoming’s Great Divide and Powder River Basins.

Backed by strategic partners including Sachem Cove Partners, IsoEnergy Ltd., Mega Uranium Ltd., and other leading institutional investors, PUR is advancing a portfolio supported by defined resources and high-priority exploration and development targets. Led by a distinguished team with deep expertise in uranium exploration, development, permitting, operations, and uranium-focused M&A, the Company is well positioned as a key player in advancing the U.S. uranium sector.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Premier American Uranium Inc.
Colin Healey, CEO and Director
[email protected]
Toll-Free: 1-833-223-4673
X: @PremierAUranium
www.premierur.com

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release includes certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the mining industry that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS“). Such non-GAAP performance measures, including operating costs and free cash flow, are included because it understands that investors use this information to determine the Company’s ability to generate earnings and cash flows. The Company believes that conventional measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS do not fully illustrate the ability of mines to generate cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS and are not necessarily indicative of cash flows presented under IFRS. These measures have no standardized meaning under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to, the planned metallurgical testing and the anticipated results thereof and the expected timing thereof; economic and scoping-level parameters of the 2025 PEA and the Project; the potential impact of increased metallurgical recovery on the results of the 2025 PEA; the planned update to the 2025 PEA and the expected timing thereof; mineral resource estimates; the NPV of the Project; the uranium industry and uranium prices; expectations with respect to project development and permitting, construction and operational processes; availability of services to be provided by third parties; future development methods and plans; and other activities, events or developments that are expected, anticipated or may occur in the future. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative connotation thereof.

Forward-looking information and statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about PUR’s business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Such forward-information and statements are based on numerous assumptions, including among others, assumptions that the results of planned metallurgical testing activities are as planned and will be reported when anticipated; that changes to metallurgical recovery rates will have the anticipated impact on the results of the 2025 PEA; that updates to the 2025 PEA will be completed and on the timing anticipated; general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct the Company’s planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although the assumptions made by PUR in providing forward-looking information or making forward-looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate.

Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others: risks related to the inherent uncertainties regarding cost estimates; changes in commodity and metal prices; results of future exploration activities; cost overruns; the limited operating history of the Company; negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing; uncertainty of additional financing; delays or failure to obtain required permits and regulatory approvals; changes in mineral resources; no known mineral reserves; aboriginal title and consultation issues; reliance on key management and other personnel; potential downturns in economic conditions; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment and supplies; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry; changes in laws and regulation, competition, and uninsurable risks and the risk factors with respect to Premier American Uranium set out in the documents of PUR filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under PUR’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although PUR has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or implied by forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. PUR undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities law.

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July 9 (Reuters) - India's Apollo Micro Systems (APLL.NS), opens new tab will acquire a 41.33% stake in defence ​equipment maker Premier Explosives (PRMR.NS), opens new tab for 15.5 ‌billion rupees ($162.50 million), the companies said on Thursday.

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Per India's takeover regulations, ​Apollo Micro Systems will also offer ​to buy up to an additional ⁠26% stake in Premier Explosives from ​public shareholders at 698 rupees per ​share.

Consolidations have risen in India's fast-growing defence manufacturing sector, which has benefited from increased government spending ​and a push for local production.

The ​deal, expected to complete within five months, is ‌subject ⁠to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Competition Commission of India.

Premier Explosives, which manufactures high-energy materials, rocket motors, countermeasures ​and munitions ​for the ⁠defence and aerospace sectors, will continue to operate under its ​existing brand after the acquisition.

Apollo ​Micro ⁠said the acquisition combines the companies' defence systems and energetic materials capabilities, helping ⁠expand ​their participation in defence ​and space programmes.

($1 = 95.3875 Indian rupees)

Reporting by Surbhi ​Misra in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli

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SK Hynix (SKHY) is rated a strong buy, driven by its dominant HBM market share and strategic US ADR listing set for July 10th. Consensus forecasts project over 50% YoY growth through 2Q28, with peak earnings in 1Q28, underpinned by AI data center demand. SKHY's HBM wafer capacity is set to rise from 18% to 42% by 2028, supporting margin expansion and reducing exposure to commodity DRAM cycles.

Company focus expands toward high-speed EV charging stations as global electric vehicle adoption continues to highlight the need for broader, faster and more reliable charging infrastructure

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / ELEKTROS Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) announced that, following correspondence regarding U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100 B1, the Company has reviewed Jaguar Land Rover's response and has elected not to pursue the matter further. Management believes this allows the Company to focus its attention on executing its strategic growth initiatives.

The Company is negotiating to secure a location for approximately 10 to 15 high-speed EV charging stations to operate under the ELEKTROS brand. In parallel, the Company is in discussions with a major U.S. EV charging infrastructure installer regarding a potential installation project, subject to completing definitive agreements.

Management believes the proposed charging-station initiative, if completed, could represent a meaningful step toward building a physical ELEKTROS presence in the EV infrastructure market. The Company intends to evaluate charging-site economics, installation requirements, operating logistics, branding opportunities and potential customer demand as it continues discussions with potential infrastructure participants.

"This is an exciting step for ELEKTROS as we focus on building our business and executing our long-term vision," said Shlomo Bleier, Chief Executive Officer of ELEKTROS Inc. "As EV adoption continues to move forward, we believe charging access, speed and reliability remain central issues for consumers, automakers and infrastructure operators. ELEKTROS is focused on exploring a practical path toward participating in that future."

Industry Background: Verified Public Reporting on EV Charging Infrastructure

Elon Musk / Reuters: Reuters reported on May 10, 2024 that Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tesla would spend more than $500 million in 2024 to expand its fast-charging network. Musk stated: "Tesla will spend well over $500M expanding our Supercharger network to create thousands of NEW chargers this year."

Reuters: Reuters reported that the planned Supercharger expansion followed Tesla workforce reductions and still reflected a stated commitment to expand fast-charging infrastructure.

Benzinga: Benzinga reported that Tesla opened select U.S. Supercharger stations to non-Tesla EVs and quoted Tesla as stating: "Access to an extensive, convenient and reliable fast-charging network is critical for large-scale EV adoption."

The Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal reported in October 2025 that U.S. fast-charging ports increased by more than 80% over two years, reaching more than 60,300 by August, citing federal data from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.

Additional market context: Recent public reporting has continued to identify charging availability and access to fast charging as major considerations for EV drivers and fleet operators.

Strategic Focus

ELEKTROS believes the growth of electric vehicles globally may create opportunities for companies focused on high-speed charging locations, installation execution, site branding and infrastructure support. The Company's current focus remains on negotiating potential charging locations and evaluating a possible installation project, while maintaining disciplined attention to definitive agreements, customary conditions and practical execution.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Negotiations and proposed projects remain subject to execution of definitive agreements and customary conditions. Statements regarding potential charging-station locations, infrastructure installation, branding, market opportunities, operating plans and future growth initiatives are forward-looking and are not guarantees of future performance.

Contact Information
ELEKTROS Inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Phone: 786-477-9003
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://elektros.energy

Source Notes for Industry Background

Reuters, May 10, 2024, reporting Elon Musk statement on Tesla Supercharger expansion. https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-spend-500-mln-expand-charging-network-2024-05-10/

Elon Musk post on X, May 10, 2024, regarding Tesla Supercharger expansion. https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1788834859110002716

Benzinga, March 1, 2023, reporting Tesla Supercharger access and large-scale EV adoption statement. https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31128427/tesla-supercharger-stations-now-open-for-rivals-in-the-united-states-heres-how-it-works-and-why-its

The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 3, 2025, reporting growth in U.S. fast-charging ports. https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/america-keeps-adding-ev-chargers-will-there-be-more-drivers-to-use-them-dd247fa6

SOURCE: Elektros, Inc.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX: ABRA) (OTCQX: ABBRF) ("AbraSilver" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of its Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS" or the "Study") for the Diablillos silver-gold project ("Diablillos" or the "Project").

The DFS positions Diablillos as one of the world's premier undeveloped silver-gold projects, based on a stand-alone 9,000 tonnes per day ("tpd") processing operation that delivers robust economics, high early production levels and low operating costs. The Study also identifies clear pathways to further value creation, including potential for a heap leach expansion, plant capacity growth and a tailings storage facility ("TSF") expansion designed to accommodate future mine plan expansion scenarios.

The DFS was led by Worley and supported by specialist consultants BMining, Envis and INSA. All dollar ($) figures are presented in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Base case metal prices used in the DFS financial analysis were: $50.00/oz silver ("Ag") and $3,650/oz gold ("Au").

DFS Study Highlights:

After-tax NPV5% of $3.0 billion (CAD$ 4.2 billion), 41.9% IRR and 1.7-year payback at base-case metal prices.At spot prices1, after-tax NPV5% increases to $4.8 billion (CAD$6.7 billion) with an IRR of 56.5% and payback of 1.4 years.Average annual production of 20 Moz silver equivalent ("AgEq") during the first five years of full mine production, comprised of 14 Moz Ag and 89 koz Au; Average life-of-mine ("LOM") annual production of 10 Moz AgEq, comprised of 5.9 Moz Ag and 62 koz Au over a 25-year life of mine ("LOM").Low All-in Sustaining Cash Costs ("AISC")2 of $20/oz AgEq over the LOM – positioning Diablillos among the lowest-cost primary silver projects globally. Initial capital expenditures of $722 million (including $98 million contingency) with subsequent sustaining capital of $520 million funded through operating cash flow. Compelling after-tax NPV-to-Capex ratio of 4.2x, highlighting the Project's robust project economics and strong value generation potential.Increased Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves of 77.9 Mt grading 146 g/t Ag Eq, containing 183 Moz Ag and 1.8 Moz Au (366 Moz AgEq), estimated from an open pit optimized using metal prices of $29.50/oz Ag and $2,800/oz Au.First production targeted before year-end 2029, subject to a final investment decision ("FID") expected in Q2 2027.Multiple opportunities exist to further enhance Project value beyond the DFS, including:A Phase 2 heap leach expansion to process lower grade mineralized material that would provide incremental gold and silver production, with results from a Preliminary Economic Assessment (the "Heap Leach PEA") expected before the end of June 2026;Potential future plant throughput expansion to increase annual silver and gold production; andContinued exploration success across the broader Diablillos districtEnhanced TSF incorporates a downstream waste rock buttress design, to eliminate credible failure risk while reducing haulage costs and dust generation.Grid power connection planned in Year 3, reducing both operating costs and carbon emissions. John Miniotis, President and CEO of AbraSilver, commented, "Today's DFS results are the culmination of years of disciplined technical work and confirm that Diablillos is exactly what we believed it to be — a high-margin silver-gold project of significant scale with a clear path to construction. The figures speak for themselves: a CAD$4.2 billion after-tax NPV, 42% IRR and payback in less than two years, driven by production of more than 20 million silver-equivalent ounces annually in the first five years.

"Importantly, these DFS results represent our Phase 1 base case — not our ceiling. A heap leach addition, plant capacity growth and ongoing exploration across our land package give us multiple levers to build on these results. Our focus now is on continuing to move quickly towards a final investment decision in Q2 2027, in order to unlock significant long-term value for our shareholders."

Project Economics

Table 1 presents the DFS economics across a range of metal price scenarios. The economics of Diablillos are robust across all scenarios, with an after-tax NPV5% of CAD$6.7 billion and an IRR of 56.5% at recent spot silver and gold prices.

Table 1 – Commodity Price Sensitivity Analysis

Economic ParametersBase Case
PricesRecent Spot
Prices1Base Case
Prices + 20%Base Case
Prices - 20%Silver Price ($/oz)$50.00$70.69$60.00$40.00Gold Price ($/oz)$3,650$4,338$4,380$2,920After-tax NPV (5%, USD$ / CAD$ million)$3,003 / $4,204$4,799 / $6,719$4,116 / $5,763$1,884 / $2,638After-tax NPV (8%, USD$ / CAD$ million)$2,223 / $3,112$3,623 / $5,072$3,083 / $4,316$1,359 / $1,903After-Tax IRR (%)41.9%56.5%50.9%31.4%Payback (years)1.71.41.42.2After-Tax NPV5% to Initial Capex Ratio (x)4.26.65.72.61Note: Spot Price as at close on June 15th, 2026, per https://www.lbma.org.uk/ USD:CAD F/X rate: 1.40

Production Summary

The DFS comprises a conventional open-pit mining operation with a strip ratio of 5.9 feeding a 9,000 tpd tank leach processing plant. An optimized mine plan has been developed that prioritizes higher-grade silver and gold mineralization during the early years of production, maximizing early cash flow and accelerating payback. Lower grade material is stockpiled and processed later in the mine life.

The DFS mine plan is based on an updated Mineral Reserve estimate developed from the Mineral Resource estimate reported by the Company on May 6, 2026. The Mineral Reserve estimate was based on an optimized open pit using the latest operating cost, open pit slope, metallurgical recovery assumptions and conservative metal prices of $29.50/oz silver and $2,800/oz gold.

Over the 25-year mine life, Diablillos is expected to produce an average of 10.3 Moz AgEq annually, including 20.3 Moz AgEq per year during the first five years of full production. The robust early production profile reflects both the high-grade nature of the deposit and a mine plan specifically designed to maximize early cash flow and project returns.

The feed to the process plant for the first 17 years of the current mine plan is from higher grade run-of-mine mineralisation while lower grade material is stockpiled. From year 18 onwards, the process plant treats stockpiled mineralisation although the Company recognizes that a potential heap leach operation and/or plant capacity expansion will allow for greater metal production and increased value.

The DFS is supported by extensive metallurgical test work that projects average LOM recoveries of approximately 80.3% for silver and 87.2% for gold.

Table 2 – Grade and Production Profile

UnitsAvg. 
First 5 Years
Full ProductionAvg. LOM
(Year 1 - 24)Silver Grades (g/t)177 g/t73 g/tGold Grades(g/t)1.04 g/t0.70 g/tSilver-Equivalent Grades(g/t)260 g/t129 g/tSilver Production (M oz)13.95.9Gold Production (k oz)8962AgEq Production (M oz)20.310.3Note: The formula for calculating AgEq is as follows: Silver Eq Oz = Silver Oz + Gold Oz x (Gold Price/Silver Price) x (Gold Recovery/Silver Recovery).

Operating Costs

The operating cost estimates are based on mining contractor rates for truck and shovel mining operation during pre-stripping activities and the first two years of production, transitioning to an owner-operated fleet by the third year. Costs for the operation of the processing plant, TSF and infrastructure are based on first principles estimates for all major cost inputs and consider the cost of diesel generators for power supply until the third year of operation, at which time a connection to the lower cost national grid is anticipated.

The DFS operating cost estimates are shown on a per tonne milled basis in Table 3. The AISC averages $19.89/oz AgEq over the LOM. This positions Diablillos among the lowest-cost primary silver projects globally, underpinning strong operating margins across commodity price cycles.

Table 3 – Mine Operating Cost Estimates

Operating CostsBasisAvg. LOM ($)Mining (ore and waste)per tonne milled17.20Processing Plant, Utilities and Maintenanceper tonne milled29.01G&A and Otherper tonne milled6.20Total Operating Costper tonne milled52.41Project Capital Costs

The initial pre-production capital expenditures for the Project as at Final Investment Decision ("FID") are summarized in Table 4. Capital expenditures to be incurred after the start-up of operations are assigned to sustaining capital and projected to be funded by operating cash flows. Initial capital costs are estimated at $722 million and total sustaining capital costs at $520 million over the LOM. The estimate includes a contingency of $98 million representing the outcome of a quantitative risk analysis of all major cost inputs. Over 60% of equipment, supplies, construction, and service procurement packages will be sourced from local companies and will comply with all local regulations.

Compared with the prior Pre-Feasibility Study, the increase in initial capital reflects engineering advancement, expanded project scope, updated contractor pricing, inflationary impacts and enhanced contingency provisions consistent with a DFS-level study.

Table 4 – Summary of Capital Cost Estimates

DescriptionDFS Study

$ millionsSurface Mining$7.6Process Plant$229.3Site Infrastructure$93.2Off-Site Infrastructure & Other$11.0Owner Costs$117.8Indirect Costs$164.6Initial Capital Costs (excl. contingency)$623.5Contingency (at 15.5%)$97.9Initial Capital Costs (from FID to Initial Production)$721.5LOM Sustaining Capital (to be funded from Cash Flows)$519.8Total Capital Costs$1,241.3Closure Costs$74.1Taxes and Royalties

The DFS incorporates the impact of the Argentinian large investment incentive regime ("RIGI"), designed to stimulate new large-scale investments. The Company received formal approval of the Project under the RIGI framework under a 30-year agreement in May 2026, with key rates as follows:

Argentina corporate income tax: 25%Municipal taxes: 1.2%Stamp Tax 1.6%Provincial mining royalty: 3%Export duties: 0%Additionally, the RIGI program provides benefits such as the removal of all foreign exchange restrictions and value-added tax (VAT) reimbursement on capital expenditures.

A 1% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty is payable to Elemental Royalty Corporation on the Diablillos project production.

Summary of Economic Results

Table 5 summarizes the key economic results and parameters of the DFS.

Table 5 – Summary of Project Economics

MetricsUnits ResultsLife of mine (LOM)years25Total mineralized material mined M tonnes77.9Total recovered silverM oz147.4Total recovered goldk oz1,539Strip ratio (excludes pre-stripping)Waste:ore5.9:1Throughputtpd9,000Head grade – silver (first 5 years / LOM)g/t177 / 73Head grade – gold (first 5 years / LOM)g/t1.04 / 0.70Recoveries – silver (first 5 years / LOM)%77.8 / 80.3Recoveries – gold (first 5 years / LOM)%86.1 / 87.3Average Production – silver (first 5 years / LOM)M oz13.9 / 5.9Average Production – gold (first 5 years / LOM)k oz 89 / 64AISC (LOM) – silver equivalent (first 5 years / LOM)$/oz AgEq19.69 / 19.98Pre-Production Capital Costs at FID$ M721.5LOM Sustaining Capital Costs $ M519.8Pre-Tax NPV5% (USD / CAD) $ M 4,145After-Tax NPV5% (USD / CAD) $ M $3,003 / $4,204 After-Tax NPV5% to Initial Capex Ratio (USD)x4.2xNext Steps – Early Works and Construction Activities

With the DFS complete, AbraSilver has entered the final development phase ahead of a targeted construction decision in Q2 2027. Early works activities are expected to commence in Q3 2026, including upgrades to existing site infrastructure and camp facilities, advancement of critical path engineering and key project hires.

In parallel, the Company is advancing project financing discussions, final EPCM selection and environmental permitting activities, with project financing targeted for completion by Q4 2026 and a formal FID expected in Q2 2027. Construction of the 1,600-person camp and other enabling infrastructure is expected to commence following the FID.

The Company is in the final stages of completing an incremental Heap Leach PEA, which is expected to demonstrate additional value upside beyond the base case DFS, with results to be announced before the end of June 2026. The heap leach option will continue to advance to the next phase of engineering and study concurrent with construction activities. Study work on a potential plant capacity expansion is also expected to commence following the construction decision, with the objective of maximizing the long-term value and production profile of Diablillos.

AbraSilver is also advancing its Phase VI drill program at Diablillos, comprising at least 15,000 metres, targeting the Oculto NE and JAC zones and several peripheral targets including Cerro Blanco and Cerro Viejo. Phase VI results are not reflected in the current Mineral Reserve or Resource estimates; the Company expects successful results to support future resource growth, with an updated estimate to follow program completion.

Mineral Reserve Estimate – Effective as of May 16, 2026

Table 6 shows the Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves at Diablillos. The Mineral Reserves were estimated on May 16, 2026 from an open pit optimized using a silver price of $29.50/oz and a gold price of $2,800/oz.

Table 6 – Diablillos Mineral Reserve Estimate (Tank Leach only)

Mineral Reserve
(all domains)Tonnage
(000 t)Au
(g/t)Ag
(g/t)AgEq
(g/t)Contained Ag
(koz)Contained Au
(koz)Contained AgEq
(koz)Proven36,5470.71104178122,452840209,536Probable41,3640.704611861,085925156,327Total Proven and Probable77,9110.7073146183,5371,764365,863Notes for Mineral Reserve Estimate:

The Mineral Reserves have an effective date of May 16, 2026.The Qualified Person for the Mineral Reserves Estimate is Mr. Miguel Fuentealba, P. Eng.The Mineral Reserves were estimated using the Canadian Code of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), Definition of Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council.The Mineral Reserves are based on a pit design, which is aligned with the ultimate pit selected during the optimization process performed at Whittle.The reserves were estimated at a sale price of US $2,800 per ounce of Au and US $29.50 per ounce of Ag.A variable mining cost per bench and type of material was applied. An average cost of US $2.23/t for all lithologies was applied, except for cover (free dig), where a cost of US $1.81/t was applied.The processing cost for all zones is US $23.84/t.The infrastructure, general, and administrative costs amount to US $6.51/t.The average overall slope pit angles range from 30° to 49.2°, depending on the geotechnical zone domain.The average recovery is estimated at 79.9% for silver and 87.0% for gold.The formula for calculating AgEq is AgEq oz = Ag oz + Au oz x (Au Price/Ag Price) x (Au Recovery/Ag Recovery).Mineral Reserves Estimates were categorized according to CIM Standard definitions (CIM, 2014).A net value per block (NVB) was used to restrict the Mineral Reserves within the pitshell. The NVB is based on "Profit = Revenue - Costs", being positive, where, Revenue = [(Au Price (US$/oz) - Au Sales Cost (US$/oz) x (Au Grade (g/t)/31.1035))x Au Recovery (%)]+[(Ag Price (US$/oz) - Ag Sales Cost (US$/oz) x (Ag Grade (g/t)/31.1035) x Ag Recovery (%) and cost as, Cost = Mine Cost (US$/t) + Process Cost (US$/t) + Transportation Cost (US$/t) + General and Administrative Costs (US$/t) + [Royalty Cost (%) x Revenue]. The NVB method matches an equivalent cut-off grade of approximately 38 g/t AgEq.Technical Disclosure and Qualified Persons

The DFS supersedes the prior study reported in "Updated Technical Report, Pre-Feasibility Study for the Diablillos Ag-Au Project" effective December 3, 2024 and filed on SEDAR+ by AbraSilver on January 17, 2025.

A combined Technical Report in respect of the DFS and the Heap Leach PEA (the "Technical Report") will be completed in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and will be filed and available on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ within 45 days of this news release. The Technical Report will be authored and certified by the Qualified Persons listed in Table 7.

Jeremy Weyland, P.Eng., Senior Vice President, Projects and Development, is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release.

Table 7 – Qualified Persons

Qualified Person(s)CompanyLuis Rodrigo Peralta, FAusIMM CP (Geo)INSAMiguel Fuentealba, MAusIMM P. Eng., (Mining) BminingPierre Lacombe, P. EngIndependent ConsultantErnesto Caner, MASc., P.Eng. (Chemical Engineering)WorleyKevin Tanas, P. Eng.WorleyDonald Hickson, P.EngEnvisShaida Miranda, MAusIMM CP (Mining)Mining Plus About AbraSilver

AbraSilver is a leading silver-gold development company focused on advancing its 100%-owned Diablillos Project in the mining-friendly provinces of Salta and Catamarca, Argentina. The recently completed Definitive Feasibility Study highlights Diablillos as a robust, high-margin, long-life precious metals project with a strong production profile and substantial exploration upside. In addition, the Company has entered into an earn-in option and joint venture agreement with Teck on the La Coipita project, located in the San Juan province of Argentina. AbraSilver is listed on the TSX under the symbol "ABRA" and in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "ABBRF."

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

This news release contains certain non-IFRS measures, including AISC. AISC includes operating costs, royalties, sustaining capital, closure costs, and corporate G&A and is calculated based on guidance provided by the World Gold Council ("WGC"). WGC is not a regulatory industry organization and does not have the authority to develop accounting standards for disclosure requirements. The Company believes that these measures, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company and the results of the DFS. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies. The data is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and/or "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expect", "is expected", "in order to", "is focused on" (a future event), "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", or the negative connotation thereof. In particular, statements regarding the Company's future operations, future exploration and development activities or other development plans constitute forward-looking statements. By their nature, statements referring to mineral reserves or mineral resources and the economic viability of the Project constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to statements with respect the development, operational and economic results of the DFS, including cash flows, revenue potential, staged development, capital expenditures, development costs and timing thereof, extraction rates and LOM projections; the anticipated exploration, drilling, development, construction and other activities of the Company and the results of such activities, including the completion of the Heap Leach PEA; the mineral reserve estimates of the Project (and the assumptions underlying such estimates); the ability of exploration work (including drilling) to accurately predict mineralization; the focus of the anticipated Phase VI exploration campaign at the Project and the results (if any) of further exploration work to define and expand or upgrade mineral resources and reserves at the Project; the completion and timing for the filing of the Technical Report; the timing for a FID; the Company obtaining financing for the Project and the timing and terms thereof; the ability to realize upon mineralization in a manner that is economic; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact.

The Company considers its assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available but cautions the reader that these assumptions regarding future events, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, may ultimately prove to be incorrect since they are subject to risks and uncertainties that affect the Company, its properties and business. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in demand for and price of gold, silver and other commodities (such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; changes or disruptions in the securities markets; legislative, political or economic developments in Argentina; changes in any of the assumptions underlying the DFS; the need to obtain permits and comply with laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements; the possibility that actual results of work may differ from projections/expectations or may not realize the perceived potential of the Company's projects; risks of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in development programs; operating or technical difficulties in connection with exploration, mining or development activities; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of reserves and resources; and the risks involved in the exploration, development and mining business and the additional risks described in the Company's most recently filed Annual Information Form, annual and interim management's discussion and analysis and other disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company's issuer profile. The Company's anticipation of and success in managing the foregoing risks could cause actual results to differ materially from what is anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

1 Spot prices: $70.69/oz Ag & $4,338/oz Au closing prices on June 15th, 2026 (Source: https://www.lbma.org.uk/)
2 Please see "Non-IFRS Financial Measures"

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LAS VEGAS, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Development & Investment, Inc. (OTC: PDIV) (“The Company” or “Premier”) is now in a position to confirm as follows:

To view all of Premier’s Regulatory Filings: https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/PDIV/disclosure

All parties are now in full agreement of all of the terms and conditions of each and every Agreement. All parties are now in possession of all of the Agreements from the External Attorneys to Premier; as was required to complete these executed and binding Agreements.

We now have reasonable belief that these Agreements will be executed and filed in and during this week.

Please be aware that these transactions may well be filed before and/or after Market Hours; and upon weekends.

We can confirm that these relate to Premier’s interests in the Lithium and Uranium Exploration Properties; namely “Hombre”, “Stonewall Flat” and “Silverpeak”; totaling an amount of what has now been increased to $130 million.

Further material and unrelated transactions are in our opinion, reasonably expected to be filed in and during next week. All parties are reviewing those final draft Agreements. This is likely to be not less than a further $20 million in transactions.

Premier filed a Supplementary Filing on OTCIQ on June 2, 2026 detailing the Amendments to its Articles of Association to create unsecured and interest free Preferred Stock (“Preferred”) and with an “iron clad” inability to convert the Preferred and for a period of not less than two years. This being interest free and unsecured.

At this time, we are capitalizing long term liabilities in the amount of not less than $27 million*. NOTE that a portion of certain of these particular long term liabilities will be capitalized in “Class B” Preferred Convertible “Super Voting Stock”; these also being for a holding period of no less than 2 (Two) years, also being interest free and unsecured; and as detailed in earlier public filings.

Post the closing of the above-mentioned transactions, we will be capitalizing a further amount of no less than an additional $85 million*

The amount capitalized in respect of all short term liabilities will be decided and enacted upon in the last week of this month being the close of our Q2 Reporting Period. We expect to expend some $1.1 million in cash costs in Q2 pertaining to Capex, Professional Fees and extraordinary expenses*

This follows on from our cancellation of $6 million of Convertible Loan Notes and announced on May 21, 2026*.

*This is wholly dependent upon the amended Articles of Association being filed and accepted by Nevada Secretary of State (“NV SOS”) on or before Q2 Ending June 30, 2026; these transactions being capitalized resulting into highly material Balance Sheet adjustments; and could therefore fall into our Q3 Accounting Period if these above-mentioned is not completed by NV SOS on or before June 30, 2026.

Given the materiality of these pending transactions; we continue to advise our shareholders to exercise extreme caution in their dealings in our Common Stock; and until such time as all of these transactions have been filed; thereby placing our shareholders in a position to make appropriate investment and/or trading decisions.

ABOUT PREMIER:

Premier is in the business of Lithium and Uranium exploration in Nevada through “Silverpeak”, “Stonewall Flat” and “Hombre” encompassing some 3,800 acres. Premier has Rare Earth Exploration properties in New Mexico through “Gallinas Mountains”. We hold options over Oil & Gas Wells in Oklahoma. We now hold 49.99% the outstanding Common Stock of GNCC Capital, Inc. (OTC: GNCP), a Company engaged in the ownership of Gold and Silver Exploration Projects.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "should," "intend," "estimate," "projects," variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are risks that are detailed in the Company's filings, which are on file with the OTC Markets Group.

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Telephone: (702) 992- 0494

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TORONTO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR”, the “Company” or “Premier American Uranium”) (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) is pleased to announce preliminary results from the 2026 exploration drilling program at the Company’s wholly-owned Kaycee Project (“Kaycee” or the “Project”), located in the Powder River Basin (“PRB”) of northeastern Wyoming. Drilling commenced at the Outpost target in May 2026. To date, 19 drillholes have been completed for a total of 17,100 ft of drilling. A total of 100,000 ft of drilling is currently planned for the 2026 season, with specific focus on the Outpost, Rustler, and Stampede exploration areas (Figure 1).

Highlights

Infill and step-out drilling in the Outpost (Figure 2) area has expanded and further defined the zone of known uranium mineralization. Nineteen conventional mud rotary holes have been completed for a total of 17,100 ft of drilling in 2026 (Figure 1).Seven of the 19 drill holes intersected uranium mineralization at grades of 0.02% eU₃O₈ or higher (see Table 1 for significant intercepts).Drilling results to date provide valuable lithologic information to support geologic interpretation and guide future exploration plans. Drilling has identified two target sand units within the lower Wasatch Formation, both of which are host to uranium mineralization. The lower Wasatch Formation is also the principal host of uranium mineralization in the Pumpkin Buttes district, just east of the Kaycee Project area.In conjunction with the drilling program, the Company engaged a professional surveying contractor to complete a Project-wide drillhole collar and elevation survey. This survey work is complete, and the results will be used to support future mineral resource estimation initiatives and ongoing technical evaluation of the Project. Colin Healey, CEO of PUR commented, "These initial results continue to highlight the exploration potential of the Kaycee Project and reinforce our view that the district hosts multiple areas capable of generating meaningful uranium resources. The expansion of mineralization at Outpost, together with the geological insights gained from drilling, is improving our understanding of the controls on mineralization and helping refine targeting across the broader district.

We began the 2026 program at Outpost due to seasonal accessibility and the compelling results generated from its discovery during the 2025 campaign. As a newly identified uranium-bearing system that remains in the early stages of exploration, Outpost has delivered encouraging results that support further follow-up work. With only a small portion of our planned 100,000-foot drill program completed, we are pleased with the progress to date and look forward to advancing drilling at Outpost while continuing to test the significant potential of the Rustler and Stampede target areas throughout the season."

Table 1. 2026 Kaycee Significant Intercepts

DrillholeInterceptFrom
(ft) To
(ft) Length
(ft) eU₃O₈
% LT26-074intersected214.5 215.5 1 0.052  and798.5 800.5 2 0.036 LT26-076intersected802 805 3 0.022  including803 804.5 1.5 0.03 LT26-077intersected792.5 794.5 2 0.073  including793 793.5 0.5 0.101 LT26-078intersected748 749 1 0.029 LT26-079intersected771.5 772.5 1 0.022  and787 789 2 0.027 LT26-083intersected773 774 1 0.026 LT26-086intersected793 793.5 0.5 0.026            Notes: Drill holes reported here encountered uranium mineralization at or above a cut-off grade of 0.02% eU₃O₈. All grades were calculated from gamma-ray logs measured by Hawkins CBM Logging of Casper, Wyoming, which is independent of the Company. The geophysical results are based on equivalent uranium (eU3O8) of the gamma-ray probes which are calibrated at the Department of Energy’s test facility in Casper, Wyoming. Uranium grades cited are calculated from gamma-ray logs, and the cited grades are “equivalent” (“e”) grades of U₃O₈ %. eU₃O₈ is a measure of gamma intensity from a decay product of uranium and is not a direct measurement of uranium. No corrections were made for radiometric disequilibrium. Numerous comparisons of eU₃O₈ and chemical assays of PRB core samples indicate that eU₃O₈ is a reasonable indicator of the actual uranium assay. All drill holes are vertical in orientation and the geologic units hosting the uranium mineralization are generally very flat lying, therefore reported thicknesses represent true thicknesses.

Figure 1. Kaycee Project Key Targets in 2026

Figure 2. Kaycee Project 2026 Drill Holes

Kaycee Project

The Kaycee Project in Wyoming's Powder River Basin consists of over 42 square miles of mineral rights over a 36-mile mineralized trend hosting more than 110 miles of identified roll fronts (Figure 3). The Project is believed to be the only project in the PRB where all three known historically productive sandstone formations (Wasatch, Fort Union, and Lance) are mineralized and potentially accessible for ISR extraction. The Project represents the largest grass-roots ISR exploration in the United States, with upwards of 400,000 ft of drilling completed since 2023.

PUR anchors one of the strongest exploration portfolios in Wyoming, combining its Cyclone Project in the Great Divide Basin with Kaycee to drive one of the largest ongoing drilling programs in the state and significantly expand its presence in both of the state’s major ISR-amenable uranium districts.

Figure 3. PUR’s Wyoming exploration portfolio, highlighting the Kaycee Project in the Powder River Basin and the Cyclone Project in the Great Divide Basin. Active exploration is currently underway at both projects.

Qualified Person Statement

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by J.J. Brown, P.G., SME-RM, PUR’s Vice President, Exploration, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Ms. Brown has verified the data disclosed in this news release, including sampling, analytical, and test data underlying the information contained herein.

The drilling results cited in this news release were derived from conventional mud rotary drill holes and continuously recorded geophysical responses (gamma-ray, spontaneous-potential, and single point resistivity) from a borehole geophysical probe. The mineralized zones are flat lying and the individual drill holes are vertical in orientation, and the thicknesses cited in this release are considered to be true thicknesses. Grades of mineralization reported were calculated from the gamma-ray logs following a procedure that was first developed in the early 1960s and is standard practice in the uranium industry. The borehole geophysical logging was carried out by Hawkins CBM Logging of Casper, Wyoming, a highly experienced and skilled geophysical contractor with a well-established history of providing reliable and accurate data.

Other information regarding the Company’s Kaycee Project, including with respect to the Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures applied during the work program can be referenced from the “Technical Report for NI 43-101 Kaycee Uranium Project, Johnson County, Wyoming USA”, dated September 21, 2025, which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR +, at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Premier American Uranium Inc.

Premier American Uranium is focused on consolidating, exploring, and developing uranium projects across the United States to strengthen domestic energy security and advance the transition to clean energy. The Company’s extensive land position spans five of the nation’s top uranium districts, with active work programs underway in New Mexico’s Grants Mineral Belt and Wyoming’s Great Divide and Powder River Basins.

Backed by strategic partners including Sachem Cove Partners, IsoEnergy Ltd., Mega Uranium Ltd., and other leading institutional investors, PUR is advancing a portfolio supported by defined resources and high-priority exploration and development targets. Led by a distinguished team with deep expertise in uranium exploration, development, permitting, operations, and uranium-focused M&A, the Company is well positioned as a key player in advancing the U.S. uranium sector.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Premier American Uranium Inc.
Colin Healey, CEO

[email protected]
Toll-Free: 1-833-223-4673
Twitter: @PremierAUranium
www.premierur.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulations Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to, additional exploration activities planned for 2026, the anticipated results thereof and the anticipating timing for reporting of such results; future prospects for exploration; the potential for mineral resource identification at the Project; expectations regarding the transition to clean energy in the US; and other activities, events or developments that are expected, anticipated or may occur in the future. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative connotation thereof.

Forward-looking information and statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about PUR’s business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Such forward-information and statements are based on numerous assumptions, including among others, that the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated, the price of uranium, the anticipated cost of planned exploration activities, the completion, timing and results of planned exploration activities being consistent with expectations, the anticipated mineralization being consistent with expectations, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct the Company’s planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although the assumptions made by PUR in providing forward-looking information or making forward-looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate.

Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of Premier American Uranium expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others: limited operating history, negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty of additional financing, delays or failure to obtain required permits and regulatory approvals, changes in mineral resources, no known mineral reserves, aboriginal title and consultation issues, reliance on key management and other personnel; potential downturns in economic conditions; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment and supplies; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry; changes in laws and regulation, competition, and uninsurable risks and the risk factors with respect to Premier American Uranium set out in the documents of PUR filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under PUR’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although PUR has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or implied by forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. PUR undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.

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Atos powers kick-off of new football season as 2026-27 Premier League fixtures revealed

London, UK – June 19, 2026 – Atos, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, has worked in close collaboration with the Premier League since its inception in 1992, scheduling the Premier League’s fixtures each season. 

Across 34 complete Premier League seasons, Atos has supported the complex challenge of creating a balanced fixture list across a total of 13,166 matches involving 51 different clubs. Advanced technology is combined with deep human expertise to assess millions of possible scenarios, ensuring the final schedule is fair, competitive and compelling for clubs, fans and stakeholders alike. 

The process begins at the start of the year and typically takes around six months. Sophisticated systems generate an initial schedule, which is then rigorously refined through expert oversight to meet the league’s strict sporting, operational and logistical requirements - following the League’s “Golden Rules”. These include: 

In any five matches there should be a split of three home fixtures, two away or the other way around.  A team will never have more than two home or away matches in a row. Wherever possible, a team will be home and away around FA Cup ties.  A club will never start or finish the season with two home or two away matches.  Alongside this are considerations around preventing local rivals from playing at home on the same day, accounting for policing capacity, and managing travel demands—particularly during peak periods such as public holidays or major national events, for example minimising travel for fans on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. 

Even minor changes can have wide-ranging consequences, often triggering adjustments across multiple fixtures. This is where Atos’ long-standing experience is critical.  

Fixture-list compiler Glenn Thompson, Atos UK&I, said: “There are pinch points in the process where it can become stressful, culminating in several days in a room manually checking for any issues that may have cropped up. The whole process is complex involving many different data points. Ultimately you can't satisfy everyone and it's a compromise across all clubs without favouring any one club.”  

This year’s fixture list has also been shaped against an increasingly demanding global football calendar, with a focus on player welfare, recovery time and alignment with international competitions. 

Michael Herron, Head of Atos UK&I said, “For millions of fans, the release of the Premier League fixture list is when a new season really comes to life. We’re proud to support the Premier League and are looking forward to another exciting season ahead.”  

Atos has maintained a dedicated Sports and Major Events division for more than 30 years. This experience in delivering innovative solutions for the world’s most prestigious competitions enables Atos to provide the flexibility and technological excellence required for all types of events — from local tournaments to major global showcases. Leading this commitment is its role as UEFA’s Official IT Partner for National Team Football since late 2022, as well as its long-standing relationship with many other sports international organizations. Most recently, Atos became CONMEBOL’s Official Innovation Partner, which will focus on South American football’s domestic-club competitions. 

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About Atos Group 

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands – Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris. 

Press contact 

Tessa David – [email protected] - 07947 755 911 

Atos PL Fixtures PR 2026

LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Development & Investment, Inc. (OTC: PDIV) (“The Company” or “Premier”) confirms that it filed its Q1 Report for the period ended March 31, 2026 on May 19, 2026.

We advised shareholders that we will be filing very material updates extremely shortly. We had expected to be in a position to include these transactions in our Q1 Report. Due to contractual delays and obtaining signatures on numerous interlinked Agreements this was not possible. These transactions as concluded will be filed on OTCIQ immediately. They will be accounted for in our Q2 Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2026.

Given the materiality of these transactions, we continue to advise our shareholders to exercise extreme caution in their dealings in our Common Stock until such time as all of these transactions have been filed. Thereby placing our shareholders in a position to make appropriate investment and/or trading decisions.

The value of these transactions is in excess of $110 million and is therefore highly material.

We now are confident that will conclude in and during the remainder of April 2026.

This will result in our filing of a “Management Update” in which we will set out in great detail our rationale for all of these transactions and as will be detailed in these Regulatory Filings (complete with Exhibits); as well as the material implications of all of these transactions. This will include all and other items in which we referred to in our prior Press Releases.

On an unrelated matter, we have amicably parted with our Investor Relations Company dealing with our website, Social Media, Constant Contact, SEO, etc. This matter is expected to be resolved with a new appointment, we hope, by late next week. Despite our best efforts, your Management finally realized that our vision and communication with our shareholders was not aligned with that of our previous Investor Relations Company. After extensive consultation, we came to a decision to employ a cutting edge firm that recognized and embraced the use of AI and other technologies.

This decision is to enable us to have the ability to directly communicate with our shareholders immediately. At this time, we are in discussions with a short list of firms that we are confident will meet our expected shareholder communication requirements.

Your Management considers this delay and disruption to our Investor Relations to be completely unacceptable and wholly unprofessional. We sincerely apologize to our shareholders that this situation arose and was not addressed immediately. We have placed the resolution of this issue as an extremely high priority.

ABOUT PREMIER:

Premier is in the business of Lithium and Uranium exploration in Nevada through “Silverpeak”, “Stonewall Flat” and “Hombre” encompassing some 3,800 acres. Premier has Rare Earth Exploration properties in New Mexico through “Gallinas Mountains”. In addition, we hold options over Oil & Gas Wells in Oklahoma. We now hold 49.99% the outstanding Common Stock of GNCC Capital, Inc. (OTC: GNCP), a Company engaged in the ownership of Gold and Silver Exploration Projects.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "should," "intend," "estimate," "projects," variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are risks that are detailed in the Company's filings, which are on file with the OTC Markets Group.

Contact Information:

Telephone: (702) 992- 0494

E Mail: [email protected]

Temporary Investor Relations Contact (Being replaced by an Investor Relations Firm):

E Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.premiergroupinc.us (Final construction underway)

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/PremierGroupInc

https://x.com/PdivPremier

https://www.instagram.com/premier_investment_pdiv/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/premier-development-investment-inc

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (NYSE: WEA) today announced the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2026.

Current Q Previous Q Prior Yr Q March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 Total Assets (a) $

199,669,706

$

202,837,857

$

200,989,044

Total Net Assets (a) $

133,303,278

$

136,321,223

$

132,553,199

NAV Per Share of Common Stock (b) $

11.23

$

11.49

$

11.17

Market Price Per Share $

10.58

$

11.03

$

11.21

Premium / (Discount) (5.79

)%

(4.00

)%

0.36

%

Outstanding Shares 11,865,600

11,865,600

11,865,600

  Total Net Investment Income (c) $

2,616,192

$

2,410,409

$

2,185,727

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (c) $

(3,142,361

)

$

(725,889

)

$

413,377

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (c) $

(526,169

)

$

1,684,520

$

2,599,104

  Earnings per Common Share Outstanding Total Net Investment Income (c) $

0.22

$

0.20

$

0.18

Total Net Realized/Unrealized Gain/(Loss) (c) $

(0.26

)

$

(0.06

)

$

0.03

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (c) $

(0.04

)

0.14

$

0.21

  Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income (d) $

134,840

$

10,424

$

(429,223

)

Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income Per Share (d) $

0.01

$

0.00

† $

0.04

  Loan Outstanding (d) $

59,000,000

$

59,000,000

$

59,000,000

Reverse Repurchase Agreements (d) $

6,266,128

$

6,243,785

$

7,203,229

This financial data is unaudited.

The Fund files its semi-annual and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These reports are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. To obtain information on Forms N-PORT or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is a closed-end investment company that invests predominantly in a diversified portfolio of debt securities. Its investment adviser is Western Asset Management Company, LLC (“Western Asset”), a subsidiary of Franklin Resources. Western Asset Management Company, LLC has managed the Fund since its inception in 2002.

For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Fund’s web site at www.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. Hard copies of the Fund’s complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.

Copyright © 2026. Franklin Templeton. All rights reserved.

Category: Financials

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds

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EDMONTON, Alberta & WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), a trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than 10,300 equipment items, trucks and vehicles at its premier Canadian auction event in Edmonton, AB, last week. The five-day auction generated more than CA$175 million in gross transaction value (GTV). The May 11-15, 2026, online and.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC AND CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESS Newswire / May 29, 2026 / Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. ("Coastal") (OTCQX:CCNB), the parent company of Coastal Carolina National Bank, and Beacon Holding Company, Inc. ("Beacon") (OTCQB:BCON), the parent company of Beacon Community Bank, today jointly announced they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock transaction to create the third-largest publicly traded community bank holding company headquartered in South Carolina.

Transaction Highlights:

Merger of Equals transaction creating a premier South Carolina bank holding company headquartered in Charleston with approximately $2.2 billion in consolidated assets and a market capitalization of approximately $200 million

The combined company will have sixteen branches and a loan production office serving attractive markets throughout the coastal Carolinas from Wilmington, NC to Charleston, SC and inland to the upstate, some of the fastest growing and most demographically attractive markets in the country

Closely aligned corporate cultures and operating philosophies with a continued focus on and presence in our combined communities

Strong pro-forma profitability and enhanced trading liquidity create significant shareholder value

Transaction Details:

The combined $2.2 billion holding company will remain Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. and continue trading under the ticker symbol CCNB. The combined bank after the system conversion expected in early 2027 will be rebranded as Beacon Bank, N.A. and will be headquartered in Myrtle Beach.

Tommy B. Baker will serve as Chairman and Benjy A. Hardee will serve as Vice Chairman of the holding company board. Dennis L. Wade will serve as Chairman and James P. Smith will serve as Vice Chairman of the bank board.

Laurence S. Bolchoz will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the combined holding company and bank.

Russell A. Vedder will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of both the combined holding company and bank.

Brooks A. Melton, current Chief Executive Officer of Beacon, and William C. Heslop, current Chief Financial Officer of Beacon, will serve on the executive team of the combined company as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, respectively.

The combined boards of the holding company and the bank will consist of fifteen members, of which eight will come from Coastal and seven from Beacon. Mr. Douglas P. Wendel will serve as Chairman Emeritus of the combined holding company and bank.

Tommy Baker expressed the ethos that will move the company forward. He said, "We're not just combining balance sheets; we're building something stronger with people who share our mindset and our work ethic. I'm proud of what we've built, and I'm even more energized to work alongside this team as we build momentum and take this to the next level."

"Our Board of Directors is extremely excited to join with Beacon to create a premier South Carolina community banking franchise", said Laurence S. Bolchoz, Coastal's Chief Executive Officer. "We believe the strong cultural and operational alignment of our organizations will drive profitability and enhance shareholder value, and benefit our customers, employees and the communities we serve".

Building on that shared foundation, leadership from both organizations emphasized the forward-looking opportunity. "By bringing together two strong, like-minded organizations, we are creating a company that is not only larger, but better - better equipped to invest in our people, elevate the client experience, and compete at a high level," stated Brooks A. Melton, Beacon's Chief Executive Officer. "I'm excited to team up with our new partners as we look ahead, confident that the best is yet to come."

Transaction Structure:

The all-stock transaction was unanimously approved by both Boards of Directors and under the terms of the definitive merger agreement each outstanding share of Beacon common stock will be exchanged for the right to receive 0.736 shares of Coastal common stock in an all-stock transaction. Closing is expected to occur in the third or fourth quarter of 2026.

Additional information regarding the proposed transaction is available in the investor presentation posted on Coastal's website at www.myccnb.com.

Advisors:

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP is serving as legal counsel to Coastal in the transaction. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is serving as legal counsel to Beacon in the transaction.

About Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc.

Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Coastal Carolina National Bank, a Myrtle Beach-based community bank serving Horry, Georgetown, Aiken, Orangeburg, Richland, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Brunswick (NC) counties. Coastal Carolina National Bank is a locally operated financial institution focused on providing personalized service. It offers a full range of banking services designed to meet the specific needs of individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. Headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC, the Bank also has branches in Garden City, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Aiken, Orangeburg, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Through the substantial experience of local management and Board of Directors, Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. seeks to enhance value for its shareholders, build lasting customer relationships, benefit its communities and give its employees a meaningful career opportunity. To learn more about Coastal and its subsidiary bank, please visit the website at www.myccnb.com.

About Beacon Holding Company, Inc.

Beacon Holding Company, Inc. stock trades on the OTCQB market under the symbol "BCON" and is the holding company for Beacon Community Bank, a local community bank based in Mt. Pleasant, SC and serving the greater Charleston, SC area. Beacon Community Bank is a full-service bank offering a range of deposit and loan products for consumer and commercial clients including SBA loans, residential mortgages, and treasury services. To learn more about Beacon and its subsidiary bank, please visit the website at www.beacon.bank.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. ("Coastal Carolina") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Coastal Carolina National Bank, Beacon Holding Company, Inc. ("Beacon"), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Community Bank, and the proposed merger of Coastal Carolina and Beacon. In general, forward-looking statements usually use words such as "may," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "would," "should," "plan," "estimate," "predict," "continue," "opportunity," "future," and "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors: the expected cost savings, synergies, and other financial benefits from the merger might not be realized within the expected time frames or at all; regulatory approvals of the merger may not be obtained or adverse regulatory conditions may be imposed in connection with regulatory approvals of the merger; the shareholders of Coastal Carolina and Beacon may fail to approve the merger; and other conditions relating to the closing of the merger may not be satisfied. Annualized, pro forma, projected, and estimated numbers in this press release are used for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts, and may not reflect actual results. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Coastal Carolina or Beacon to predict all of them.

Coastal Carolina and Beacon undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release any revision or update to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made.

Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation or any vote or approval with respect to the proposed merger. Coastal Carolina and Beacon will prepare a joint proxy statement/offering circular for the special meetings of shareholders of Coastal Carolina and Beacon. The parties intend that Coastal Carolina will issue shares of its common stock in the merger in reliance upon an exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, following a fairness hearing to be convened by the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General - Securities Division. Details about the fairness hearing will be published and made available in accordance with the South Carolina Uniform Securities Act of 2005 and Chapter 13, Article 2 of the South Carolina Code of State Regulations.

SHAREHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/OFFERING CIRCULAR WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS THE FAIRNESS HEARING NOTICE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - SECURITIES DIVISION, IN ADDITION TO ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

The joint proxy statement/offering circular, fairness hearing notice, and other relevant material may be obtained free of charge when they become available by directing a written request to Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc., 1012 38th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577, Attn: Terry Haight; or Beacon Holding Company, Inc., 2347 N. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466, Attn: Rachel Juszkiewicz; Coastal Carolina's telephone number is (843) 839-2265 and Beacon's telephone number is (843) 936-5181.

SOURCE: Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc.

PDF Solutions CONNECT is the Premier Event for Semiconductor Manufacturing Analytics and AI June 02, 2026 16:00 ET  | Source: PDF Solutions, Inc.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS), a leading provider of comprehensive data solutions for the semiconductor and electronics ecosystems, today announced that it will host the PDF Solutions CONNECT 2026 conference on October 15 and 16, 2026, in San Francisco, California.

The semiconductor industry has never faced greater complexity and greater opportunity. Meeting the demands of next-generation chip design and manufacturing requires a global secure platform that scales, AI-driven intelligence that adapts, and the ability to orchestrate collaboration and supply chain execution across the semiconductor ecosystem. 

PDF Solutions CONNECT 2026 - Where the Conversation Happens 
In this two-day conference, PDF Solutions brings together engineers, data scientists, manufacturing leaders, and industry visionaries to explore the cutting edge of AI-driven semiconductor analytics. Through keynotes, deep dives, customer presentations, and live demos, attendees will discover how a new model of AI-enabled cross industry collaboration is helping semiconductor companies tackle the industry's most pressing scaling challenges. The event also offers a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the latest innovations and product releases from PDF Solutions' next-generation AI platform.

At PDF Solutions CONNECT 2026, attendees will:

Discover the latest innovations across PDF Solutions' entire analytics platform, from scalable infrastructure to AI-powered insightsHear directly from semiconductor leaders sharing real-world results and hard-won lessonsExperience live demos of breakthrough capabilities in LLM-driven analytics, advanced big data processing, and next-generation user experiencesLearn about AI solutions to connect, control and optimize manufacturing equipmentConnect with peers, partners, and PDF Solutions experts across two days of learning and collaboration
Additional information including agenda, speakers, location, logistics, and registration for the PDF Solutions CONNECT 2026 conference can be found at https://events.pdf.com/connect2026/.

About PDF Solutions
PDF Solutions (Nasdaq: PDFS) provides comprehensive data solutions designed to empower organizations across the semiconductor and electronics industry ecosystem to improve the yield and quality of their products and operational efficiency for increased profitability. The Company’s products and services are used by Fortune 500 companies across the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem to achieve smart manufacturing goals by connecting and controlling equipment, collecting data generated during manufacturing and test operations, and performing advanced analytics and machine learning to enable profitable, high-volume manufacturing.

Founded in 1991, PDF Solutions is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company (directly or through one or more subsidiaries) is an active member of SEMI, INEMI, TPCA, IPC, the OPC Foundation, and DMDII. For the latest news and information about PDF Solutions or to find office locations, visit https://www.pdf.com.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions also operates worldwide in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan. For the Company’s latest news and information, visit https://www.pdf.com.

PDF Solutions and the PDF Solutions logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of PDF Solutions, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Company Contacts
Christophe Begue
VP, Corporate Strategic Marketing
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Sonia Segovia
Investor Relations
(408) 938-6491
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