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, /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has been awarded double "A List" stature in the 2025 "Climate Change" and "Water Security" reports of CDP for the fifth time. This year, fewer than 1% out of 22,000+ participating companies worldwide achieved this top-tier double "A" score. Delta has integrated multiple environmental issues—including climate change, water security, and biodiversity—into its sustainability strategies, elevating its sustainability oversight to the board level and proactively driving Scope 3 emissions reductions across its value chain toward net-zero goals.

Jesse Chou, Delta's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, said, "Driven by the increasing frequency of extreme weather and the global emphasis on sustainability, Delta—with strong support from its management team— elevated its sustainability committee, established nearly two decades ago, to a board-level functional committee in 2025. This strategic shift ensures direct board oversight of Delta's sustainability strategies and execution. Delta is an industry pioneer in climate action. Since 2021, our internal carbon fee mechanisms have been fully integrated into corporate decision-making, channeling funds toward energy and resource efficiency, renewable electricity, and low-carbon innovation, which has directly accelerated key emissions reduction and renewable electricity adoption milestones."

Regarding climate governance, Delta achieved a 53.6% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 compared to the 2021 baseline, while global operational sites reached an 84% renewable electricity usage rate. Delta is also actively advancing Scope 3 carbon reduction efforts by establishing subcommittees focused on indirect emissions from upstream procurement and the use of downstream sold products, bringing together cross-functional teams to assess emissions and develop management strategies.

In 2024, Delta invested US$ 21 million through its internal carbon pricing mechanism fund, achieving carbon emission reductions exceeding 37,000 metric tons. The Company released the ICP Report in 2025 to share its implementation experience, which has garnered significant industry attention. Furthermore, Delta continues to strengthen supplier engagement and decarbonization capacity; over half of Delta's procurement value comes from tier-1 suppliers committed to SBT targets, and over 60% of tier-1 significant suppliers have signed the "Carbon Reduction Commitment."

Although Delta is not a high-water-consumption company, it proactively enhances dynamic resilience against increasing water stress. In 2024, Delta's Board approved the Water Resource Policy aimed at strengthening resilience to climate change and water scarcity. That year, overall water productivity intensity (WPI) across manufacturing sites decreased by 30.7% compared to the 2020 baseline—far exceeding the 2025 target of a 10% reduction. Delta has also initiated assessments using the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) framework to balance corporate water use with the needs of natural ecosystems.

CDP's annual assessment and scoring process is globally recognized as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency. More than 640 investors with over US$ 127 trillion in assets, and over 270 major procurement organizations with combined spending of US$ 6.4 trillion, request that their suppliers disclose information about their environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities. Delta has been listed on CDP's "A List" for Water Security for six consecutive years and has maintained "Leadership" recognition for Climate Change ten times.

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About Delta

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 5 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 8 consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com 

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OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TryHard Holdings Limited ("TryHard" or the "Company")(Nasdaq: THH), a lifestyle entertainment company in Japan with principal businesses comprised of (i) event curation; (ii) consultancy and management services; (iii) sub-leasing of entertainment venues; and (iv) ownership and operation of restaurants, today announced that it has entered into a binding collaboration agreement with Carnegie Hill Capital Partners Limited (“Carnegie Hill Capital Partners”).

Pursuant to the agreement, the parties have committed to collaborate in good faith to establish a Hong Kong–based investment fund (the “Fund”) focused on opportunities within the global entertainment industry, including global IPs management, night club management, international music festivals, concerts, events film production, musicals, plays, theatre, digital media, and music rights.

The Fund is expected to have a target size of USD10-20 million, with capital contributions, management arrangements, and economic terms to be finalized and documented in definitive fund documentation, including a limited partnership agreement or equivalent constitutional documents and an investment management agreement.

The collaboration agreement provides a detailed framework governing fund governance, investment oversight, distribution mechanics, exit arrangements, confidentiality, and liability allocation. While the agreement is legally binding, the establishment of the Fund and any capital contributions remain subject to customary conditions precedent, including regulatory approvals, completion of licensing requirements with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, finalization of fund documentation, and satisfaction of applicable compliance procedures.

Subject to the fulfillment or waiver of these conditions, the parties currently expect the Fund to be established by June 2026, or such other date as may be mutually agreed in writing.

The collaboration marks an important milestone for TryHard in expanding its investment footprint across the global entertainment ecosystem. By partnering with Carnegie Hill Capital Partners, TryHard aims to combine creative industry insight with disciplined investment governance.

A representative of Carnegie Hill Capital Partners added, “We are pleased to formalize our collaboration with TryHard Holdings. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to building a focused entertainment investment platform.”

Further announcements will be made, as appropriate, upon the satisfaction of conditions precedent and the execution of definitive fund documentation.

About TryHard Holdings Limited

As a lifestyle entertainment company in Japan, TryHard Holdings Limited aims to be on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry by introducing state-of-art technology, immersive storytelling, and bespoke experiences that are multi-sensory. The Company’s mission is to create unique entertainment experiences that captivate audiences, foster memorable connections, and leave a lasting impact. Principal businesses comprise of (i) event curation; (ii) consultancy and management services; (iii) sub-leasing of entertainment venues; and (iv) ownership and operation of restaurants.

By merging creativity, technology and hospitality expertise, TryHard strives to redefine the entertainment landscape in Japan and beyond. Commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction drives TryHard to continuously push boundaries and exceed expectations.

For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://www.tryhardthh.com/

About Carnegie Hill Capital Partners Limited

Carnegie Hill Capital Partners Limited operates as an investment management company. The Company focuses on dealing and advising on securities, as well as provides asset management services. Carnegie Hill Capital Partners serves clients in Hong Kong.

IR Contact: 

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[email protected]  

+852 2156 0223

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV:KFR)(FSE:970)(OTCQB:KGFMF) ("Kingfisher" or the "Company") is pleased to announce further results from the 2025 exploration and drilling program at the HWY 37 Project. The 933 km 2 HWY 37 Project is located within the Golden Triangle, British Columbia.

Assay results have been received for an additional three diamond drill holes HW-25-008, -009, and -010. Diamond drill holes HW-25-008 and -010 returned some of the longest copper intercepts from within the Williams porphyry copper-gold system. HW-25-008 cut 889.35 m 1 of 0.47% CuEq 2 starting at surface below 3.65 m of cover to end of hole at 893 m (Figure 4) . Drillhole HW-25-010 returned 721.7 m of 0.46% CuEq starting below 4.3 m of cover which includes 78.7 m of 1.01% CuEq from 4.3 m depth (Figure 7). These drillholes demonstrate continuity of grade with mineralization from surface of bedrock to depth within the Williams deposit.

Highlights from this release include:

HW-25-008 (Williams): 889.35 m of 0.47% CuEq from 3.65 m

Including 40.15 m at 1.16% CuEq from 287.95 m

HW25-010 (Williams): 721.7 m of 0.46% CuEq from 4.3 m

Including 78.7 m of 1.01% CuEq from 4.3 m

Including 47.55 m of 1.12% CuEq from 273.0 m

"The Williams drilling continues to demonstrate a well-mineralized porphyry system with copper-gold mineralization extending from surface over long intervals," said Dustin Perry, CEO of Kingfisher. "While Williams is interpreted as a satellite to a larger porphyry system at Hank, the presence of bornite and localized higher-grade intervals highlights the fertility of the broader system. These results provide geological context for the Hank porphyry system identified in the final hole of the program (HW-25-011), with results expected to be released in the near term."

Table 1. Drill Results from this Release.

Hole No.

From (m)

To (m)

Interval (m) 1

Cu (%)

Au (g/t)

Ag (g/t)

CuEq (%) 2

AuEq (g/t) 2

HW-25-008

3.65

893.0

889.35

0.21

0.22

1.5

0.47

0.43

incl.

287.95

328.10

40.15

0.46

0.62

2.5

1.16

1.06

HW-25-009

49.3

322.0

272.7

0.11

0.15

4.0

0.31

0.29

HW-25-010

4.3

726.0

721.7

0.22

0.21

1.3

0.46

0.42

incl.

4.3

83.0

78.7

0.43

0.50

3.0

1.01

0.93

incl.

273.0

320.55

47.55

0.49

0.56

1.9

1.12

1.03

Figure 1: Plan View Historical and 2025 Drillhole Locations

Figure 2: Plan view of Williams Drilling

HW-25-008 Summary

This hole was designed to cross quartz stockwork veins with chalcopyrite +/- bornite mineralization observed at surface and test the strike and depth extent of the Williams porphyry to the northeast. Hole HW-25-008 intersected mineralization at surface below cover until end of hole, returning 889.35 m of 0.21% Cu, 0.22 g/t Au and 1.5 g/t Ag (0.47% CuEq). This included a higher-grade interval of 40.15 m with 1.16% CuEq from 287.95 m downhole (Figure 4). The alteration associated with the mineralization observed is:

0-157 m: potassic alteration with varying amounts of chalcopyrite ± bornite

157-253 m: felsic stratigraphy with low sulfide and trace chalcopyrite concentrations

253-810 m: potassic alteration in mixed monzonite and wall rock with variable chalcopyrite ± bornite

810-893 m: flanking alteration of epidote-magnetite-K-feldspar, low relative chalcopyrite and increase in pyrite

Figure 3: HW-25-008 - 315 m downhole - 0.68 % Cu, 0.94 g/t Au, & 4.0 g/t Ag (1.75 % CuEq ), (Bn = Bornite, Cpy = Chalcopyrite) Potassic alteration with copper sulfide mineralization

Figure 4: Williams deposit section of HW-25-008.

HW-25-009 Summary

Hole HW-25-009 targeted the root area of the Williams deposit. The drill hole returned 272.7 m of 0.11% Cu, 0.15 g/t Au and 4.0 g/t Ag from 49.3 m. Mineralization observed is hosted within a flanking alteration assemblage of K-feldspar-epidote-magnetite and high pyrite : chalcopyrite ratios. This observation shows that this hole was drilled in the southeastern margin of the Williams deposit and Kingfisher believes there is potential for additional mineralization to the west-northwest of this hole, demonstrated by trends of mineralization observed in section view (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Annotated cross-section of drill hole HW-25-009

HW-25-010 Summary

Hole HW-25-010 collared on the same drill pad as HW-25-008. This hole was designed to test the deeper domain boundaries of the porphyry system. Hole HW-25-010 accomplished this goal and defined the eastern domain boundary and returning 721.7 m of 0.22% Cu, 0.21 g/t Au, and 1.3 g/t Ag (0.46% CuEq) which includes 78.7 m of 1.01% CuEq and 47.55 m of 1.12% CuEq from 4.3 and 273.0 m respectively (Figure 7). The alteration associated with the mineralization observed is:

0-196.5 m: potassic alteration with varying amounts of chalcopyrite +/- bornite in wall rock

196.5-268 m: felsic host rock, less favourable host, low relative chalcopyrite abundance

268-521 m: variable potassic alteration in mixed monzonite and wall rock with chalcopyrite +/- bornite

521-797 m: wall rock overprinted by porphyry flanking-type alteration (K-feldspar-epidote-magnetite-chlorite) and low relative chalcopyrite

Figure 6: HW-25-010 - 44.8 m downhole - 1.19% Cu, 0.62 g/t Au, & 12.2 g/t Ag (2.00% CuEq), (Bn = Bornite, Cpy = Chalcopyrite). Potassic alteration with copper sulfide mineralization

Figure 7: Annotated cross-section showing drill hole HW-25-010

HW-25-006 Update

Further to the release dated November 10, 2025 ( Kingfisher Metals Reports 110 Meters of 0.47 g/t Gold in ~500 m step-out at Hank and Extends Gold in Soil Anomaly at Hank on the HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle, British Columbia ), multielement assay results from HW-25-006 has been received. The new data updates the intersection to 241.0 m of 0.01% Cu, 0.28 g/t Au, and 0.4 g/t Ag (0.29 g/t AuEq) including 110.0 m of 0.01% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au and 0.2 g/t Ag (0.49 g/t AuEq) . The values are summarized in table 2 (below).

Pending Results

Kingfisher has now received assays for diamond drill hole HW-25-011, which are currently being interpreted by the Company with an update to follow in due course. The Company is also waiting on final IP and airborne EM (MMT) geophysical datasets as well as finalized geological mapping data collected during the 2025 field program. Results of these surveys will be released once received and interpreted.

Kingfisher will be attending the upcoming AME Roundup Core Shack in Vancouver, British Columbia. Drill core from Williams as well as the new Hank porphyry system (HW-25-011) will be on display for the public to view in the Core Shack on January 26 and 27.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QAQC)

Drilling on site at the HWY 37 Project was supervised by on-site Kingfisher personnel who implemented a full QAQC program using coarse blanks, pulp blanks, standards, and duplicates inserted into the sample stream to monitor analytical accuracy and precision. The samples were sealed on site using tamper proof seals with unique identifiers. The samples were sent to the BV lab in Vancouver, British Columbia. BV's quality control system complies with global certifications for Quality ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories . Diamond drill core samples were analyzed using a combination of BV's MA200 process for low level concentrations (4 acid digestion/ICP-ES/MS) and MA 370 process for higher level concentrations (4 acid digestion/ICP-ES). Gold assaying was completed using FA430, a 30-gram fire assay with AAS finish. If applicable, base metal overlimits were finalized with titration, and gold overlimits completed with a gravimetric finish. Technical aspects of this release have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Tyler Caswell, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration of Kingfisher, who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Minerals Projects.

Table 2. Drill results to date

Hole No.

From (m)

To (m)

Interval (m)

Cu (%)

Au (g/t)

Ag (g/t)

CuEq (%)

AuEq (g/t)

HW-25-001

249.00

797.10

548.10

0.14

0.16

1.8

0.34

0.31

incl.

426.55

550.75

124.20

0.18

0.23

3.0

0.47

0.43

HW-25-002

118.00

124.00

6.00

0.01

0.48

1.1

-

0.50

and

201.00

217.00

16.00

0.01

0.26

2.3

-

0.29

and

233.00

247.00

14.00

0.02

0.27

2.0

0.32

and

405.00

415.00

10.00

0.01

0.45

1.4

-

0.47

HW-25-003

101.70

108.00

6.30

0.01

0.50

5.0

-

0.56

and

160.00

164.00

4.00

0.01

0.77

8.6

-

0.87

and

487.50

488.40

0.90

0.01

1.68

33.9

-

2.02

and

504.00

510.00

6.00

0.03

0.34

4.2

-

0.41

HW-25-004

328.10

885.90

557.80

0.29

0.30

1.6

0.64

0.58

incl.

328.10

562.45

234.35

0.44

0.49

2.3

1.00

0.91

HW-25-005

Hole abandoned - HW-25-006 is the redrill

HW-25-006

192.00

433.00

241.00

0.01

0.28

0.4

-

0.29

incl.

197.00

307.00

110.00

0.01

0.47

0.2

-

0.49

HW-25-007

Hole abandoned - HW-25-011 is the redrill

HW-25-008

3.65

893.0

889.35

0.21

0.22

1.5

0.47

0.43

incl.

287.95

328.1

40.15

0.46

0.62

2.5

1.16

1.06

HW-25-009

49.3

322.0

272.7

0.11

0.15

4.0

0.31

0.29

HW-25-010

4.3

726.0

721.7

0.22

0.21

1.3

0.46

0.42

incl.

4.3

83.0

78.7

0.43

0.50

3.0

1.01

0.93

incl.

273.0

320.55

47.55

0.49

0.56

1.9

1.12

1.03

HW-25-011

Results Pending

Table 3. Collar location and orientation of 2025 Drilling

Hole ID

Easting (mE)

North (mN)

Azimuth ( o )

Dip ( o )

Final Depth (m)

UTM NAD83 Zone 09

HW-25-001

409395

6344077

119

-80

803

HW-25-002

409769

6343628

292

-85

550

HW-25-003

410086

6343432

286

-68

668

HW-25-004

409510

6344131

169

-75

886

HW-25-005

410475

6341586

295

-76

282

HW-25-006

410475

6341586

295

-77

839

HW-25-007

408790

6342028

110

-65

192

HW-25-008

409415

6343882

027

-73

893

HW-25-009

409586

6343818

255

-82

761

HW-25-010

409419

6343879

075

-84

797

HW-25-011

408790

6342028

111

-65

959

About Kingfisher Metals Corp.

Kingfisher Metals Corp. (https://kingfishermetals.com/) is a Canadian based exploration company focused on copper-gold exploration in the Golden Triangle, British Columbia. Through outright purchases and option earn in agreements (Orogen Royalties, Golden Ridge Resources, and Aben Gold) the Company has quickly consolidated one of the largest land positions in the Golden Triangle region with the 933 km 2 HWY 37 Project and 202 km 2 Forrest Kerr Project. Kingfisher also owns (100%) two district-scale orogenic gold projects in British Columbia that total 641 km 2 . The Company currently has 90,814,018 shares outstanding.

For further information, please contact:

Dustin Perry, P.Geo.
CEO and Director
Phone: +1 778 606 2507
E-Mail: [email protected]

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Mineralization hosted on adjacent and/or nearby properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on the Company's property. This news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or developments to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will," "would," "may," "could" or "should" occur.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements relating to expectations regarding the projects, and other statements that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others: the Company may require additional financing from time to time in order to continue its operations which may not be available when needed or on acceptable terms and conditions acceptable; compliance with extensive government regulation; domestic and foreign laws and regulations could adversely affect the Company's business and results of operations; the stock markets have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the performance of companies and these fluctuations may adversely affect the price of the Company's securities, regardless of its operating performance.

The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of the Company as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

1 True widths of the reported mineralized interval have not been determined.

2 Assumptions used in USD for the metal equivalent calculation were metal prices of $4.00/lb copper, $3,000/oz gold, and $30/oz silver. No current or historical metallurgical work has been completed therefore recoveries are assumed to be 80% for copper, 80% for gold and 80% for silver. The following equations was used to calculate the copper equivalence: AuEq = gold (g/t) + (copper (%) x 0.9143) + (silver (g/t) x 0.0100). The following equations was used to calculate the copper equivalence: CuEq = copper (%) + (gold (g/t) x 1.0938) + (silver (g/t) x 0.0109) Differences may occur due to rounding.

SOURCE: Kingfisher Metals Corp.

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2026) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce the successful development and validation of a novel, low-cost AI-enabled in situ graphite flake size characterization technology (the "Technology") and its integration into the geometallurgical model of the Company's 100%-owned Lac Tetepisca Graphite Project (the "Project") in Quebec.

Key Highlights

Developed and validated a low-cost, AI-enabled in situ graphite flake size characterization technology, integrated directly into the Lac Tetepisca geometallurgical modelEnables high-resolution characterization of flake size distribution across the deposit without the need for extensive bulk metallurgical testing, supporting improved resource valuation and mine planningPreliminary results indicate an inverse relationship between graphite grade and flake size, supporting the potential for a lower cut-off grade and improved Project economicsResults from this work are expected to be incorporated into the upcoming MOGC mineral resource estimate update, anticipated in late Q1 2026Methodology validated against bench-scale metallurgical testing and scanning electron microscopy analysis, with approximately 300 samples currently being processedFollowing validation at Lac Tetepisca, the Company intends to apply the technology to its Lac Knife Project, supporting efficient, scalable, and ESG-aligned mining strategies from the outsetThe Technology enables high-resolution mapping of graphite flake size distribution directly from conventional drill core material, without the need for extensive bulk metallurgical testing. By materially improving visibility into the spatial distribution of flake sizes across the deposit, the Technology supports enhanced resource valuation, more selective mine planning, and value-driven production strategies. Results from this work are expected to be incorporated into the upcoming mineral resource estimate ("MRE") update for the Manicouagan-Ouest Graphitic Corridor ("MOGC") deposit, anticipated in late Q1 2026. The Technology was developed by the research and development team at IOS Services Geoscientifiques Inc. ("IOS") of Saguenay, Quebec with partial funding provided through Quebec's Programme quebecois de valorisation des mineraux critiques et strategiques ("PQVMCS"), administered by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources ("MERN").

Following successful validation at Lac Tetepisca, Focus intends to apply the same AI-enabled flake size characterization methodology to its Lac Knife Graphite Project, which is at a more advanced stage of development and nearing completion of permitting deliverables. The Company believes this approach supports efficient, scalable, and ESG-aligned mining strategies across its graphite portfolio.

Technology Overview and Key Findings

Graphite pricing is strongly dependent on flake size, with market prices ranging from approximately US$300 per tonne for fine flakes (-200 mesh) to over US$1,400 per tonne for jumbo flakes (+48 mesh). Historically, graphite resource valuation has relied on basket pricing derived from limited bulk metallurgical composite samples, which may not adequately capture spatial variability in flake size distribution within a deposit.

The newly developed AI-enabled methodology addresses this limitation by enabling low-cost, high-resolution characterization of flake size distribution across a deposit, down to individual geological domains or resource blocks. The Technology applies AI-based RGB image analysis to high-resolution optical microscopy images of graphite flakes recovered from coarse rejects generated during routine assaying, providing a scalable and repeatable approach to flake size characterization.

The methodology has been benchmarked against bench-scale metallurgical testing on 30 composite samples and independently validated using automated particle analysis by scanning electron microscopy ("SEM"). Approximately 300 samples are currently being processed to populate a geometallurgical model for the MOGC deposit.

Preliminary results indicate an inverse relationship between graphite grade and flake size, with lower-grade zones hosting a significantly higher proportion of jumbo flakes. These findings suggest that a lower cut-off grade may be appropriate for the forthcoming MRE, with potential positive implications for mine life, operational flexibility, and Project economics. This level of spatial resolution provides a direct input into resource valuation, cut-off grade selection, and value-driven mine planning.

Richard Pearce, graphite mining industry veteran and technical consultant to the Company, commented, "In traditional graphite operations, limited visibility into flake size variability forces operators to rely on large stockpiles and higher inventories to manage production and sales risk. From hands-on experience, knowing where different flake sizes occur materially improves mine planning and operational efficiency. This AI-based flake size characterization tool enables mining with intent — aligning extraction with customer requirements, reducing waste, and improving overall economics. Applying it at Lac Tetepisca and extending it to the Lac Knife positions Focus to develop efficient, customer-driven operations from the outset."

Operational and ESG Implications

Improved spatial mapping of flake size distribution enables more selective mining, enhanced alignment of production with customer specifications, reduced inventory requirements, and improved control over process costs. Understanding where specific flake size populations occur within the deposit allows Focus to mine with intent-optimizing extraction based on end-market demand while minimizing waste and unnecessary material movement.

This upstream mining discipline complements the Company's downstream ESG initiatives, including the development of low-emission, chemical-free purification technologies. Together, these strategies support a lower-impact, mine-to-market value chain and responsible stewardship of a critical mineral.

Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus Graphite, added, "As Focus advances ESG-aligned downstream initiatives, it is equally important that responsibility and efficiency begin at the mining and extraction level. Technologies that enable selective mining, reduced waste, and optimized resource use are essential to maintaining consistency across the value chain. We are grateful for the support provided through Quebec's PQVMCS program and for the technical leadership of IOS, which together enabled the development of a novel approach that strengthens both environmental stewardship and economic efficiency."

MOGC Resource Background

The MOGC flake graphite deposit is part of the Company's Lac Tetepisca Project, located southwest of the Manicouagan Reservoir on the Nitassinan of the Pessamit Innu First Nation, in Quebec's Cote-Nord region. The MOGC is currently defined by a linear 1.5 km long segment of an 8 km long folded geophysical magnetic-electromagnetic anomaly that trends N035°. The April 4, 2022 NI 43-101 Technical Report, prepared by DRA America's Inc. ("DRA"), outlines a pit-constrained Indicated Resource of 59.3 million tonnes (Mt) grading 10.61% Graphitic Carbon (Cg) for an estimated content of 6.3 Mt of natural flake graphite (in situ), plus an Inferred Resource of 14.9 Mt grading 11.06% Cg for an estimated content of 1.6 Mt of natural flake graphite. This maiden resource predates all drilling completed in 2022. An updated MRE incorporating all 2022 drill holes is expected in late Q1 2026. This maiden resource estimate is available on www.sedarplus.ca/ on the Company's profile. As demonstrated in previous releases, the 2022 drill program extended the mineralization at depth and to the southwest, and now to the West limb.

The current maiden resource used a basket price for graphite concentrate of US$1,171 per tonne1, using the flake size distribution obtained by metallurgical testing conducted by SGS-Canada in 2020 (18% Jumbo Flakes, 22% Large Flakes, 22% Medium Flakes, and 37% fine flakes). These metallurgy tests were performed on a 308-kilogram bulk samples composited from large diameter 2014 and 2016 drill core, assumed to be representative of the then delimited MOGC deposit.

Sample selection and preparation

The geometallurgy project is based on a selection of 300 core samples from 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022 drill programs, for a total of 459.56 metres from 107 holes. These samples were selected in order to be as representative as possible with regard to position within the deposit, lithologies and graphite abundance. Material consists of the coarse rejects (70% +2mm) from the assaying procedure, preserved in nitrogen-filled drums to prevent sulphide oxidation and stored in IOS facilities. The material has been screened at 2 mm, and the coarse fraction reground with the use of a laboratory ring mill. Grain size distribution of the resulting material has been measured with a Fritsch Analysette-22 laser diffraction particle size analyzer. A few-gram aliquot was used to manufacture polished epoxy mounts for microscopic studies. A mosaic of high magnification image is then acquired with a Zeiss Axio-imager M2C motorized microscope and processed with a proprietary algorithm to extract and measure individual graphite flakes larger than 20 um.

As quality control procedure, samples were concatenated by group of 10 to produce 30 samples dedicated to metallurgical testing. The testing procedure included sequence of milling with a rod mill and bench scale flotation including flash flotation, a rougher and multiple cleaner cycles. Quality of the concentrates was monitored using both graphitic carbon assays and optical flake measurement. Flake size distribution of the graphite concentrate was measured through laser diffraction particle sizing as well as conventional screening.

Sample processing is expected to be completed by mid Q1 2026, with results incorporated into the geometallurgical model and supporting the upcoming Project MRE update expected in late Q1 2026.

Figure 1 - Map of the location of drill core intervals selected for the graphite flake size analysis.

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Qualified Person

The technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Rejean Girard, P.Geo. (QC), President of IOS Geosciences Inc., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument NI-43-101.

About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.

Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced materials industries.

Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.

Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.

For more information on Focus Graphite Inc., please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, without limitation: (i) the timing, scope, and outcomes of the planned mineral resource estimate ("MRE") update for the Lac Tetepisca Project; (ii) the integration of AI-enabled graphite flake size characterization data into the Project's geometallurgical model; (iii) the interpretation of geological, metallurgical, and flake size distribution data, including the potential implications for cut-off grade selection, mine planning, operational flexibility, and Project economics; (iv) the timing, progression, and completion of sample processing and technical work supporting the upcoming MRE update; (v) the potential application of the AI-enabled flake size characterization methodology to the Lac Knife Project; and (vi) the potential for the Company's projects to support efficient, value-driven, and ESG-aligned mining strategies.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.

The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

1 Used in 2022 maiden mineral resource estimate, DRA.

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Shares of Danish renewables giant Orsted rose nearly 6% on Tuesday morning, shortly after a U.S. judge cleared the company to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project.

The ruling is a legal setback for the pro-fossil fuel Trump administration, which moved to block the $5 billion Revolution Wind project.

The White House halted five major offshore wind developments at the end of last year, including Orsted's project off the coast of Rhode Island. Officials cited national security concerns identified by the Pentagon as the reason for the suspension.

Orsted filed a legal challenge to the Trump administration's decision earlier this month, saying that the lease suspension would cause "substantial harm" to the Revolution Wind project.

Revolution Wind is a 50/50 joint venture between Orsted and Global Infrastructure Partners' Skyborn Renewables. In a filing last year, Orsted and Skyborn Renewables said they had already spent approximately $5 billion on the project.

Shares of Orsted traded 5.6% higher at around 8:20 a.m. London time (3:20 a.m. ET).

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could build as many as a dozen plants in Arizona, according to The Wall Street Journal.

A general partner of a top fuel distributor and retailer Global Partners LP reported a recent insider buy amid a year of price decline for the first time in years.

Global GP LLC, serving as the general partner of Global Partners LP (GLP +1.92%), acquired 3,917 common units in open-market transactions on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8, 2025, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueShares traded3,917Transaction value~$176,892Post-transaction shares (direct)215,988Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$9.75 millionTransaction value and post-transaction value are based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($45.16).

Key questionsWhat is the underlying purpose of the unit purchases by Global GP LLC?
The purchases were conducted to satisfy obligations under Global Partners LP’s Long-Term Incentive Plan.How do these transactions impact the insider’s direct and indirect ownership levels?
Following the transactions, direct holdings stand at 212,071, and there is no indication of any change in indirect holdings.Was this trade executed at a premium or discount to the market price?
The weighted average purchase price was $45.16 per unit between both transactions, higher than the current price of the company's stock ($43.46 as of Jan. 12). What does the cadence of similar transactions suggest about Global GP LLC’s trading activity?
Based on historical statistics, activity by Global GP LLC is frequent, averaging over 21 trades per year, which is consistent with non-discretionary plan-related activity. Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$18.10 billionNet income (TTM)$71.54 millionDividend yield6.95%1-year price change-15.42%* 1-year performance calculated using Jan. 12, 2025 as the reference date.

Company snapshotGlobal Partners LP is a leading midstream energy partnership with significant scale in fuel distribution, storage, and retail operations. The company integrates supply, logistics, and retailing to optimize margins and maintain a broad customer base across multiple channels. The company offers gasoline, distillates, renewable fuels, crude oil, propane, and operates a network of gasoline stations and convenience stores across the Northeastern United States.

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What this transaction means for investorsFor investors, this set of transactions are meaningless, as Global GP LLC is essentially fulfilling their obligations to purchase common stock for the purpose of awarding it to directors and officers of Global Partners LP. In other words, this was a purchase of sale the general partner had to do and was not a strategic transaction.

The general partner continued purchasing shares for the incentive plan throughout the rest of December 2025, and is still purchasing shares for the plan as of Jan. 6, 2026. In its latest filing, the general partner now holds 152,210 shares after disposing some shares for the plan and then repurchasing some. Eventually, the total holdings of common shares that are designated for the incentive plan will reach zero once distributed to all designees.

The stock of Global Partners LP is rebounding from its worst year since 2020, falling approximately 11.30% for the year of 2025. However, if investors are looking for a high-dividend stock within the gasoline industry, GLP may suffice as the gasoline supplier has consistently raised dividends every quarter since Q3 FY 2021.

GlossaryGeneral partner: The entity that manages a partnership and typically holds unlimited liability for its obligations.
Common units: Ownership interests in a limited partnership, similar to shares in a corporation, often traded on public exchanges.
Open-market transaction: Purchase or sale of securities on a public exchange, not through private negotiation or direct offering.
Form 4: An SEC filing that reports insider trades of a company's securities by officers, directors, or significant shareholders.
Long-Term Incentive Plan: A compensation program granting awards like units or options to employees, directors, or officers to encourage long-term performance.
Beneficial ownership: The right to benefit from securities ownership, even if not directly holding the title.
Indirect holdings: Securities owned through another entity or account, not held directly in the individual's name.
Weighted average purchase price: The average price paid per unit, weighted by the number of units bought at each price.
Derivative: A financial contract whose value is based on an underlying asset, such as options or futures.
Disclaim beneficial ownership: To formally state that a person or entity does not have beneficial ownership of certain securities.
Midstream energy partnership: A business focused on the transportation, storage, and wholesale distribution of energy products, not production or retail only.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.

Shares in Persimmon PLC (LSE:PSN) opened about 2% higher at 1,443p after the house builder said was on track to deliver profits towards the upper end of market expectations.

In a note following Persimmon’s pre-close trading update for the year to December 2025, Panmure Liberum said the group was leading the sector on key measures of demand, despite what it described as a still-challenging housing market.

The broker reiterated its 'buy' rating on the shares, with a target price of 1,536p.

Net private sales per outlet rose to 0.59 homes a week from 0.57 in 2024, showing that demand per sales site is edging higher.

When bulk sales, typically to housing associations or large investors, are included, the sales rate was stable at 0.70.

Average selling prices on private homes also moved higher, rising 5% over the year. That suggests the company has been able to push through price increases without stalling demand, an important signal at a time when mortgage affordability remains tight for many buyers.

The forward sales book,  the value of homes already sold but not yet completed, increased slightly to £1.17 billion at the end of December, up from £1.15 billion a year earlier.

This provides a degree of visibility over revenues heading into 2026.

Panmure highlighted Persimmon’s continued expansion of its outlet network and further investment in land, which underpins future building activity.

The group’s average number of outlets rose during the year, alongside additions to its land bank, the stock of plots it owns for future development.

Taken together, the broker said this “broadly based progression” meant full-year 2025 profits were likely to come in towards the top end of expectations.

Persimmon has guided to profit before tax of between £415 million and £440 million, compared with a market consensus of about £428 million.

Panmure Liberum added that Persimmon’s competitively priced homes and vertically integrated model, where it controls much of the construction process itself, should help it continue to outperform rivals as the housing market gradually stabilises.

US Dollar Strengthens Amid Fed Concerns, Pressuring Gold Despite ongoing concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve, the US dollar has managed to regain some strength and is trading slightly higher. Although, the worries over political pressure on the central bank had weighed on the greenback and boosted demand for safe-haven assets like gold, but the dollar is now recovering as markets calm down.

That said, the situation is not completely settled. Still, uncertainty remains after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he is facing a politically motivated criminal investigation, following criticism from President Trump over the Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates.

However, the US dollar has managed to rise because markets had already priced in earlier fears. The focus is now shifting to the upcoming US CPI inflation data on Tuesday, As a result, gold is facing mild pressure from a stronger dollar.

Geopolitical Tensions Support Gold Despite Recent Pullback On the geopolitical front, gold is seeing some decline after recent gains, though tensions around the world still provide underlying support. However, the issues like the US incursion in Venezuela, President Donald Trump’s threat of military action over unrest in Iran, the White House’s interest in acquiring Greenland, and the Russia-Ukraine war have kept safe-haven demand higher.

Moreover, Trump also warned that any country doing business with Iran could face a new 25% tariff on exports to the US. Therefore, the gold price is supported by geopolitical tensions, but recent declines show a slight pullback after earlier gains.

Impact of Upcoming US CPI Data on Gold and the Dollar Looking forward, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December is expected to rise 0.3% month-on-month, keeping the yearly rate steady at 2.7%. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, is also expected to hold at 2.7% year-on-year, showing only a slight increase.

Investors are becoming more optimistic, as evidenced by shares crushing the market in 2025.

Ford (F 1.20%) investors just turned the corner on a great year. Despite macro uncertainty around tariffs and shifting trade policies, shares produced a phenomenal total return of 42% in 2025. This crushed the S&P 500's returns.

The auto stock is still trading below $15. Does this setup make Ford a buy right now?

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Positive developments put Ford in the fast lane In 2025, Ford's F-Series was once again the best-selling truck line-up in America, with unit volume reaching 829,000. This was the 44th straight year the business held this position, showcasing the popularity of these cars. Ford is clearly a dominant force in this part of the overall auto industry.

What's more, the company's pro division is finding notable success. This includes sales of vehicles, software, and services to commercial customers. Margins and growth are higher than the overall business. And it brings in a recurring revenue stream, which is not typical in the auto industry.

The Federal Reserve's decision to start cutting interest rates could be another positive development. Cars are huge purchases. And if financing costs can be decreased, it could support greater demand for Ford.

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Investors must take a closer look beneath the hood Ford might have trounced the market in 2025, but over the past 10 years, though, the Detroit car manufacturer's shares have produced a total return of just 96% (as of Jan. 9). That's a disappointing showing when you learn that the S&P 500's total return during the same time was 331%.

I believe this long-term trend is indicative of what the future will bring. Any stock can outperform the benchmark over a short time period. However, Ford doesn't possess traits that would make any rational investor think it's a high-quality company.

Growth is almost nonexistent. Revenue will decrease 0.5% in 2026 and increase 1.1% in 2027, according to the consensus view among sell-side analysts. Profit margins are also razor-thin. These two factors aren't entirely Ford's fault. The industry is very mature. There are immense costs, with huge capital expenditures. And it doesn't help that there's a lot of competition.

Consumers are sensitive to broader macro trends. Recessions do happen, and in economic downturns, Ford could see its sales decline. At this point, profitability will also be under pressure. Owning a company that can unpredictably be operating in the red is not easy to stomach.

With shares under $15, Ford stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10. Value investors might assemble around this business. However, it's not easy to be optimistic about buying and holding shares with a five- or 10-year time horizon.

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Resources Corp. (TSXV: ROCK) (OTCQB: TRDTF) (“Trident” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce additional positive diamond drill results from a further ten holes during its autumn 2025 drill program at the Contact Lake Project. To date, the company has released assay results from thirteen holes out of the total nineteen holes drilled. The holes that are reported in this release were all collared northeast of the existing underground mine infrastructure to test for lateral extensions of the gold mineralization at relatively shallow depths. Holes CL25014 to CL25019 tested the extension of the mineralization below the known mine workings and assays are pending. Additionally, the Company is mobilizing for a major follow-up winter drill program which will commence soon.

Highlights:

- The first thirteen holes in Trident’s inaugural drill program at Contact Lake all intersected substantial gold mineralization within broad zones of shearing and alteration at relatively shallow depths

- Hole CL25006 returned 7.28 g/t gold over 15.0m from 272.0m including 16.69 g/t Au over 6.0m from 272.0m

- Hole CL25007 returned 4.43 g/t Au over 39.5m from 329.5m including 5.76 g/t gold over 15.5m and 9.43 g/t Au over 6.0m from 329.5m

- Hole CL25005 returned 5.66 g/t gold over 5.94m from 100.06m including 42.95 g/t gold over 2.55m from 142.0m

- Hole CL25008 returned 7.41 g/t gold over 6.0m from 139.0m

- Sizeable, fully-funded winter drill program to commence shortly at Contact Lake

Jon Wiesblatt, CEO of Trident Resources, stated: “These results continue to validate Contact Lake as a high-grade orogenic gold system with blue-sky upside. Every drill hole thus far has intersected notable mineralization including several holes with very high-grades over wide intercepts. The drilling has tested zones outside the historical mine footprint at the past-producing Cameco operation which underscores the scale and potential that remains untapped. Our team believes this will add significantly to the recent resource estimate announced by the Company especially given the Contact Lake target area was not included in the global resource. With demonstrated continuity of mineralization and limited historical drilling in a  jurisdiction like Saskatchewan, we believe Contact Lake has the hallmarks of a transformative asset with a much larger gold system still to be defined.”

“Furthermore, with the inaugural drill program now completed and having exceeded expectations, we are eager to return to Contact Lake this winter to aggressively follow up on this early success. Importantly, Trident is fully-funded for this next phase of drilling, with more than $12 million in cash and marketable securities to support our winter drilling program and near- to medium-term corporate growth plans. This strong balance sheet allows us to stay focused on systematic, high-impact exploration as we work to unlock the full potential of this high-grade gold system.”

Summary of Drilling:

Of the first thirteen holes, holes CL25001 through CL25005, targeted shallow high-grade gold mineralization (<200m depth) approximately 100m northeast of the highest levels of the existing mine infrastructure. Previously reported hole CL25003 intersected high-grade gold above, below and within the main mineralized Bakos Shear structure including 7.89 g/t Au over 23.0m starting at 69.0m depth and 7.03 g/t Au over 43.3m starting at 121.0m (see news release dated November 12th, 2025). Holes CL25006 and CL25007 intersected strong gold mineralization at moderately shallow depths immediately northeast of the M-zone ore lens between the mine infrastructure and the BK3 zone, an area that hosts significant drill-defined gold mineralization located 75m toward the northeast. Holes CL25008 and CL25009 tested for progressively shallower mineralization within the low drill density corridor between the Main Zone and the BK3 zone. Holes CL25010 through CL25013 were drilled in areas adjacent to historical mining infrastructure to test for mineralized extensions along strike from the upper levels of the historical mine site.

The first thirteen holes all intersected broad zones of shearing and alteration with substantial gold mineralization in an area with no known production and low historical drill density. High-grade gold has been intersected within the Bakos Shear Zone as well as in the hanging wall (above) and the footwall (below) the main host to gold mineralization. Trident is strongly encouraged by the assay results thus far as they prove that the orogenic gold mineralizing system present at Contact Lake is persistent both laterally and at depth. The Company will continue to explore and drill test for new mineralized zones in a systematic manner as the team looks to expand on the recently discovered high-grade gold mineralization.

Figure 1: Plan View of the Contact Lake Drilling
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Detailed Description of the Drill Holes:

Hole CL25004 was collared from the same pad as CL25003 at a steeper dip (-55º) and along the same north-directed (000º) azimuth. The two holes were designed to test for lateral and depth extensions of the high-grade mineralization first encountered in drill hole TU88-01 located 50m toward the northeast. In CL25004, the upper shear returned 4.02 g/t Au over 3.18m (49.8-53.0m) and mineralization in the footwall, below the sheared horizons, returned 8.37 g/t Au over 2.06m (157.45-159.51m). Overall, hole CL25004 intersected a broad zone of alteration and shearing between 49.8 to 174.0m that averaged 0.60 g/t Au over 124.2m. 

Hole CL25005 was drilled along a 339º azimuth at a -55º dip to undercut the mineralization discovered in holes CL25001 and CL25002 (collared 25m toward the northwest). CL25005 intersected multiple sheared horizons within the main Bakos Shear Zone that returned both broad intercepts and focused horizons of gold mineralization. A zone of 5.94 metres grading 5.66 g/t Au was intersected between 100.06-106.0m including 11.83 g/t Au over 2.44m (100.06-102.5m). A broader interval between 77.0-116.0m (39.04m) returned a length-weighted average of 1.64 g/t Au. A lower zone between 142.0-144.55m (2.55m) returned 42.95 g/t Au, including a 1.34m intercept of 81.7 g/t Au.

Hole CL25006 was collared 210m southeast of hole CL25005 and was drilled along a 350º azimuth at a -55º dip. This hole tested for a northeast extension of gold mineralization from the M-zone, an ore lens that was partially mined in 1997 and the most easterly part of the mine. CL25006 intersected 7.28 g/t Au over 15.0m (272.0-287.0m), including 16.69 g/t Au over 6.0m (272.0-278.0) and 30.41 g/t Au over 3.0m (272.0-275.0m).

Hole CL25007 was collared from the same pad as CL25006 along the same azimuth at a dip of -67º to target the same mineralized extension of the M-zone at a deeper level. A broad horizon of gold mineralization averaged 4.43 g/t Au over 39.5m (329.5-369m), including 5.76 g/t Au over 15.5m (329.5-345.0m) and 9.43 g/t Au over 6.0m (329.5-335.5m). The upper portion of the Bakos shear returned 1.98 g/t Au over 12.0m (280.0-292.0m). 

Hole CL25008 was collared 107m NNW of CL25006 and CL25007, roughly at the midpoint between those holes and CL25005, and drilled along a 339º azimuth at a -60º dip. The hanging wall of the Bakos shear had a 6.0m interval that returned 7.41 g/t Au (139.0-145.0m) and the upper part of the Bakos shear returned 6.27 g/t Au over 1.4m (155.0-156.4m). The footwall returned an interval of 7.74 g/t Au over 5.0m (268.0-273.0) and 6.07 g/t Au over 2.92m (313.6-316.5m).

Hole CL25009 was collared 53m northwest of hole CL25008 and drilled along a 339º azimuth at a -58º dip. The hanging wall hosted 9.23 g/t Au over 2.8m (85.5-88.3m) but the Bakos shear returned sporadic gold mineralization with isolated > 1.0 g/t Au intervals between 122.0-145m. Below the main part of the Bakos shear, a separate shear zone returned 8.49 g/t Au over 3.0m (199.0-202.0m). A weakly sheared horizon in the host granodiorite returned 6.19 g/t Au over 2.1m between 242.9 to 245.0m.

Holes CL25010 and CL25011 were collared from the same pad and drilled along a 339º azimuth at dips of -48º and -56º respectively. These holes were drilled to infill an area between the historical mine and the lakeshore where no historical holes were located. In hole CL25010 the Bakos shear was weakly mineralized with two separate intercepts that returned 3.92 g/t Au between 131.5-133.5m (2.0m) and 2.51 g/t Au between 158.0-162.0m (4.0m). The footwall to the Bakos shear returned 4.23 g/t Au over 6.8m (188.5-195.3m) including 6.72 g/t Au over 3.3m (192.0-195.3m). Hole CL25011 returned one notable hit of 5.86 g/t Au over 1.1m (217.2-218.3m).

Hole CL25012 was collared 50m ENE of holes CL25010 and CL25011 to target the up-dip extension of mineralization in unmined stope BH498-33. Mineralization through the Bakos shear returned 0.77 g/t Au between 121.0-139.0m (18m) and a zone in the footwall returned 5.56 g/t Au over 1.4m (194.0-195.4m).

Hole CL25013 was collared from the same pad as CL25012 at a steeper dip (-55 º) to intersect mineralization within the area of unmined stope BH498-33. Two separate 1.0m hits returned 13.2 g/t Au (135.0-136.0) from the lower portion of the Bakos Shear and 5.42 g/t Au (193.0-194.0) in the footwall of the shear.

Table 1: Drill Hole Results at Contact Lake (January, 2026)

Drill Hole # From (m) To (m) Width (m) Au (g/t) Gram x Metre (gm) CL25004 49.80 174.00 124.20 0.60 74.52 including 157.45 159.51 2.06 8.37 17.25 CL25005 100.06 106.00 5.94 5.66 33.61 including 100.06 102.50 2.44 11.83 28.86 and 142.00 144.55 2.55 42.95 109.52 CL25006 272.00 287.00 15.00 7.28 109.27 Including 272.00 278.00 6.00 16.69 100.13 including 272.00 275.00 3.00 30.41 91.23 CL25007 329.50 369.00 39.50 4.43 174.84 including 329.50 345.00 15.50 5.76 89.26 Including 329.50 335.50 6.00 9.43 56.60 and 367.00 369.00 2.00 37.31 74.62 CL25008 139.00 145.00 6.00 7.41 44.44 and 155.00 156.35 1.35 6.27 8.46 and 268.00 273.00 5.00 7.74 38.69 and 313.58 316.50 2.92 6.07 17.72 CL25009 85.50 88.33 2.83 9.23 26.11 and 199.00 202.00 3.00 8.49 25.46 and 242.89 245.00 2.11 6.19 13.06 CL25010 188.50 195.28 6.78 4.23 28.71 including 192.00 195.28 3.28 6.72 22.05 CL25011 217.15 218.25 1.10 5.86 6.45 CL25012 133.00 136.37 3.37 2.97 10.01 and 194.00 199.50 5.50 1.76 9.68 including 194.00 195.40 1.40 5.56 7.78 CL25013 77.40 79.00 1.60 4.13 6.61 and 135.00 136.00 1.00 13.20 13.20 and 190.00 194.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 and 193.00 194.00 1.00 5.42 5.42 * Widths are drilled intercepts, true widths have not been determined. Gold values are length-weighted averages.

Figure 2: Cross Section of Contact Lake Drilling (Holes CL25001, CL25002 and CL25005)
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Figure 3: Cross Section of Contact Lake Drilling (Holes CL25003 and CL25004)
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 Figure 4: Cross Section of Contact Lake Drilling (Holes CL25006 and CL25007)
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Figure 5: Cross Section of Contact Lake Drilling (Holes CL25008 and CL25009)
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Figure 6: Cross Section of Contact Lake Drilling (Holes CL25010 and CL25011)
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Figure 7: Cross Section of Contact Lake Drilling (Holes CL25012 and CL25013)
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Contact Lake Gold Project Overview:

The Contact Lake Gold Project covers approximately 22,790 hectares and includes the past-producing Contact Lake gold mine, which produced approx. 190,000 ounces of gold at an average head grade of 6.16 g/t Au during active mining operations between 1994 to 1998. At the time of mine closure, the price of gold hovered around $300/oz (USD) and Cameco Corporation reported that substantial gold resources were left unmined. Situated in the highly prospective La Ronge Gold Belt of Saskatchewan, the Contact Lake Property also hosts the Preview SW, Preview North and the North Lake orogenic gold deposits. Along with the Greywacke North deposit (located 40km northeast of Contact Lake), these four deposits are wholly-owned by Trident Resources and host current Mineral Resource Estimates (see news release dated November 24th, 2025) which does not include any ounces from the past producing Contact Lake target area.

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Quality Control:

All drill core is logged, photographed and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half of the core is placed in sealed poly bags with unique identification numbers and transported to ALS Global in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis, while the other half is archived and stored on site for verification and reference purposes.

At the lab, samples are received and digitally recorded then dried and pulverized into a fine powder. Gold is assayed using a 30g fire assay method and 49 additional elements are analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) utilizing a 4-acid digestion. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) samples including field blanks, duplicates and lab-certified standards are inserted in the sample stream at a rate of greater than 10% of all samples submitted to the lab. ALS Global also conducts their own internal QAQC protocol.

Table 2: Drill Hole ID Contact Lake (January, 2026)

Hole ID Easting Northing Azimuth Dip Depth(m) Elevation (m) CL25004 507940 6141302 0 -55 182 401 CL25005 507943 6141302 339 -55 194 401 CL25006 508006 6141099 350 -55 362 403 CL25007 508005 6141099 349 -67 419 403 CL25008 507985 6141205 339 -60 344 400 CL25009 507961 6141252 339 -58 296 399 CL25010 507940 6141245 339 -48 230 405 CL25011 507941 6141245 339 -56 245 405 CL25012 507891 6141254 341 -45 209 413 CL25013 507891 6141254 341 -55 215 413 * UTM Zone 13 NAD 83

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About Trident Resources Corp.

Trident Resources Corp. is a Canadian public mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange focused on the development, exploration and acquisition of advanced-stage gold and copper exploration projects in Saskatchewan, Canada. The Company is aggressively advancing its 100% owned Contact Lake and Greywacke Lake projects which host significant historical gold resources located within the prospective and underexplored La Ronge Gold Belt, as well as the 100% owned Knife Lake copper project which contains a historical copper resource.

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or “Kolibri”) (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to provide an operations update on its latest wells in its Tishomingo field in Oklahoma. BARNES WELLS The Barnes 6-31-2H and Barnes 6-4H wells (both 100% working interest) have been on production for approximately 30 days. The 1.5 mile lateral Barnes 6-31-2H well averaged 634 Barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD”) (529 barrels of oil per day (“BOPD”) over the.

Terumo Corporation (TRUMY) 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 12, 2026 8:15 PM EST

Company Participants

Hikaru Samejima - Representative Director, President & CEO
Jin Hagimoto - CFO, CIO, GM of Accounting, Corporate Planning, Tax, IT Planning Dept. & GBS

Conference Call Participants

Naoko Saito - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Presentation

Naoko Saito
JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Good evening. Thank you for joining us. I'm Naoko Saito from JPMorgan. Welcome to JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, Terumo's presentation. Again, it's my pleasure to be introducing Terumo. From the company, we have CEO, Hikaru Samejima for the presentation. And after that, we'll have a Q&A session. With that, I will pass on to Mr. Samejima. Thank you.

Hikaru Samejima
Representative Director, President & CEO

Well, thank you for the kind introduction. So good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us today. I'm Hikaru Samejima, CEO of Terumo, a medtech company from Japan. And it's my great honor to have this first opportunity making a presentation at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. This is our forward-looking kind of statement.

So can you imagine how crucial the very first step of a medical procedure can be. It can make all the difference in the patient's journey to recovery. One indispensable device in vascular access is the guidewire you see here. At first glance, it may look like a simple commoditized product, but it is far from that. By consistently delivering reliable quality and seamless procedures, this guidewire has become the gold standard in vascular access. Since its introduction in 40 years ago, this wire has been used in the largest number of procedures and saving lives of most patients around the world.

Quality is essential for medical devices, which use daily in the medical settings. And we, Terumo, can ensure this through our robust

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Only 6% Of Jobs In The US Will Be Automated By 2030

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) forecasts that automation and AI will have a real but modest impact on jobs through 2030. While AI could account for 6% of total US job losses, equating to 10.4 million roles, widespread AI-driven job replacement remains unlikely, as labor productivity would need to accelerate significantly for AI to replace human talent at scale. Rather than eliminating roles, Forrester forecasts that AI will augment 20% of jobs over the next five years, making it essential for businesses to invest in employee training and upskilling.

According to the new report, The Forrester AI Job Impact Forecast, US, 2025–2030, over-automating roles due to the hype surrounding AI can lead to costly pullbacks, damaged reputations, and weakened employee experiences. Forrester’s 2026 future-of-work predictions further reveal that over half of layoffs attributed to AI will be quietly reversed as companies realize the operational challenges of replacing human talent prematurely.

Additional findings from the new forecast report include:

Financially driven layoffs are being confused with AI-driven layoffs. Many companies announcing AI-related layoffs do not have mature, vetted AI applications ready to fill those roles, highlighting a trend of “AI washing” — attributing financially motivated cuts to future AI implementation. AI impacts specific job categories disproportionately. AI’s influence varies significantly across roles, with junior positions, software developers, and customer service representatives experiencing the most pressure. Businesses need to invest in, not replace, human employees. To fully realize the value of their AI investments, companies must also invest in employee AI skill development. By understanding the technology change quotient and artificial intelligence quotient, organizations can measure and build employee readiness, equip them with the necessary skills, and train them on the ethical use of AI to drive business growth. “We may not be heading for an imminent AI job apocalypse, but how organizations handle AI today will define more than just their future success,” said J. P. Gownder, vice president and principal analyst at Forrester. “To navigate the complexity around the human and AI era, leaders must prioritize governance and invest in their people — treating AI not as a replacement for human talent but as a tool to enhance it.”

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SummaryInfraCap MLP ETF maintains a buy rating despite underperforming the S&P 500 by over 20 percentage points in the past year.AMZA offers an 8.6% dividend yield and trades at a compelling 11.6x P/E with a 1.25x PEG ratio but faces high volatility and concentration risk.Technical analysis shows a precarious setup; support at $37–$38 is critical, with a potential downside to $26 if breached.Low natural gas prices and weak momentum have pressured AMZA, yet improved valuation and the upcoming earnings season warrant close monitoring. yevtony/iStock via Getty Images

It has been a volatile beginning to 2026 for oil & gas shares. Even domestic midstream master limited partnership units have struggled amid low oil prices and suddenly sagging natural gas. I had a buy rating on the InfraCap

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Penumbra, Inc. (PEN) 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 12, 2026 6:45 PM EST

Company Participants

Adam Elsesser - Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

Conference Call Participants

Robert Marcus - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Presentation

Robert Marcus
JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Good afternoon, everyone. I'm Robbie Marcus, med tech analyst at JPMorgan. Very happy to introduce our next company, Penumbra. Adam Elsesser, the CEO, will give a presentation, and then we'll do some Q&A. Adam?

Adam Elsesser
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO

Thank you, Robbie, and of course, JPMorgan for hosting us. Robbie was reminding me, I think this is our 10th or 11th time since we went public. So it's great to be here and a pleasure to talk. Let's see. Here's our safe harbor.

Just a quick sort of overview. Our company was started in 2004. So over 20 years ago, we're headquartered here in the Bay Area in the town of Alameda, which is right across the Bay in the East Bay, a beautiful community.

We have over -- a little over 4,500 employees worldwide. All of our products today are manufactured in California. That's going to change. I'll get to that in a minute.

And we've been around a long time. We have -- our products are available in over 100 markets throughout the world.

On the manufacturing front, I wanted to just sort of touch on this because I think it's important. In Alameda, we have 9 buildings total and obviously, a lot more square footage than this, but 260,000 square feet of it is dedicated to manufacturing here in Alameda.

I think it's important to point out why that's what we do that and what the benefit of that is. We are known for iterating our products a lot. We're quite innovative. We

Shares in Iofina PLC (AIM:IOF, OTC:IOFNF) plc rose 6% to 27.6p after the iodine producer said it had capped a strong year with record production and expects revenues and profits for 2025 to come in ahead of market expectations.

The AIM-listed group, which extracts iodine from oilfield brine in the United States, produced 743.2 metric tonnes of crystalline iodine in 2025, an increase of 17.2% on the previous year and the highest annual total in its history.

Production in the final quarter alone reached 221.8 tonnes, compared with 194.1 tonnes a year earlier.

That performance puts Iofina at the top end of its own guidance and, combined with what it described as a strong sales cycle in the second half, has fed through to stronger financial results.

Revenues for 2025 are expected to exceed $65 million, while EBITDA, a measure of underlying operating profit before interest, tax and other non-cash charges, is forecast to be more than $11 million.

Net cash at the end of December rose to $5.2 million from $2.9 million a year earlier.

High iodine prices have provided a further boost. The spot price stayed above $70 per kilogram throughout 2025, and the company said it expects similar conditions to continue into 2026, supported by robust global demand. Iodine is used in a wide range of applications, including medical imaging, pharmaceuticals, electronics and industrial chemicals.

Growth plans are also progressing. Iofina is building its largest plant to date in the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region in the US.

The new facility is designed to process about 50,000 barrels of brine a day, roughly double the capacity of its existing plants in Oklahoma, and is expected to produce between 170 and 220 tonnes of iodine a year once fully operational.

The company expects the plant to be switched on in the second half of 2026.

In the nearer term, output is set to keep rising. Iofina said it expects to produce between 325 and 355 tonnes of iodine in the first half of 2026, compared with 305.5 tonnes in the same period last year.

Production is typically weighted towards the second half, as winter conditions tend to restrict oilfield activity earlier in the year.

Tom Becker, chief executive, said the results reflected “the strength and consistency of our operations across all plants”, adding that sales momentum seen earlier in the year had carried through to the end of 2025.

“Looking ahead, the board is excited by the outlook for Iofina,” he said. “We believe that the business is in a very strong position against a backdrop of increasing demand for its iodine products and our ongoing programme to continue expanding our iodine production capacity.”

Monero (XMR), the flagship privacy coin has surged to a fresh all-time high, gaining strong bullish momentum as investors rotate capital into privacy-focused assets. 

As uncertainty deepens around rival privacy-focused projects-particularly following key developers exit in Zcash, market attention has swiftly rotated toward Monero.

Following the capital rotation into XMR, Monero price posted fresh highs and eyes for another bullish leg up.

Monero Price Flips Key Resistance as Bulls Tighten ControlWith the start of 2026, Monero (XMR) has erupted into the spotlight. Monero (XMR) fresh all-time-high marks a decisive shift in market control, pushing XMR price firmly into price discovery. XMR’s breakout has shifted the market into a clear trend-expansion phase. 

Following the ATH, a major supply barrier was cleared, which could push XMR to further higher zones.

As Monero price entered the discovery phase, the price action has stabilized at higher levels. On the weekly charts, XMR price has shown a rounding bottom pattern breakout and flipped the $430 hurdle into a demand area now. 

At press time, Monero (XMR) price is trading at $640, noting an intraday rise of over 13.20%, with a 44% surge in trading volume. Its market cap rose to $11.8 Billion.

Looking at the chart, XMR price has surpassed the upper edge of the channel and skyrocketed past the $600 psychological hurdle.

Per the Fibonacci levels, Monero price may reach $655 followed by $690 in the near sessions. While the major targets were around $870-$1020 which may be seen in the near weeks.

Beyond momentum and rotation, Monero’s fundamentals remain bullish, enduring developer activity, continuous mining emissions and real user demand. 

A recent post on X by AltCryptoTalk highlighted that XMR has showcased a decisive bounce from the $420 support zone and delivered an explosive 45% rally

$XMR bounced hard from $420 and surged +45% 🚀

What’s next?

As long as bulls stay in control → trend continuation in play.

Eyes on the upper wedge and the $700 round number.📈

Momentum still favors the upside. Are you holding or waiting for a pullback? 👀 https://t.co/UOQ6xwX38O pic.twitter.com/jeeEoWgAeV

— AltCryptoTalk (@AltCryptoTalk) January 12, 2026 Monero price has broken out of a long accumulation phase and is now trading within an ascending channel. According to the analyst, as long as bulls remain in control, the uptrend continuation is likely. XMR price may hit $700, the upper wedge resistance trajectory. 

What Bulls Should Watch NextAmidst the sharp price breakout, the bullish thesis remains intact as long as Monero maintains support above $600. While broader bias remains bullish, XMR may continue to outperform as it stands as one of the top privacy coins to watch as 2026 unfolds.

As Monero price goes into uncharted territory, the mighty bulls may push XMR toward $700 soon. In case of profit booking at highs, XMR price may retrace toward $620 followed by $600 ahead.

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Ethereum Faces Key 2026 Resistance, but $5.04 Million ETH ETF Inflows Spell HopeEthereum holds bullish trendline support as $5M ETF inflows end a three-day outflow streak.ETH faces key $3,150 resistance; a clean breakout could target the $3,223–$3,296 zone.Failure at resistance or negative ETF flows could trigger a pullback toward $3,058 support.The Ethereum (ETH) price is trading with a bullish bias, holding well above the support provided by a longstanding ascending trendline.

While a critical resistance holds on the 4-hour timeframe, positive ETH ETF flows on Monday inspire hope.

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Over $5 Million Ethereum ETF Inflows on Monday Fuels ETH Price SurgeThe Ethereum price continues to show strength, at least on the 4-hour timeframe, drawing tailwinds from over $5 million in ETF inflows on Monday.

Data on SoSoValue shows that on January 12, spot Ethereum ETFs reported a total net inflow of $5.042 million. With this, they effectively ended a 3-day net outflow streak.

Ethereum ETF Flows. Source: SoSoValueAmidst the positive flows, however, BlackRock’s ETHA ETF bled $79.9 million, marking the only outflows on Monday as Fidelity, Bitwise, VanEck, Invesco, and Franklin Templeton posted zero flows.

Conversely, 21Shares recorded $5 million in positive flows, alongside Grayscale’s $50.7 million and $29.3 million inflows from its ETHE and ETH investment products, respectively.

As of January 12, the cumulative total net inflows into Ethereum ETFs was $12.44 billion, with up to $940.66 million in total value traded and $18.88 billion in total net assets. Notably, the total net assets account for over 5% of Ethereum’s market capitalization.

Elsewhere, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $117 million, marking a shift from four consecutive days of net outflows. Meanwhile, Solana spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $10.67 million, while XRP spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $15.04 million.

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With the Ethereum price holding well above the multi-week support offered by the ascending trendline, the dominant trend remains bullish.

With the RSI (Relative Strength Index) rising, momentum is increasing, and if sustained, the ETH price could potentially realize further gains. However, the RSI position around the 50 level leaves a lot on the balance, with price action susceptible to bearish takeover.

However, its overall trajectory and position above 50 means the bulls have the upper hand, a sentiment that could be enhanced if Tuesday’s flows also come in positive for ETH ETFs.

Traders looking to take long positions for the Ethereum price, therefore, should wait for a decisive candlestick close above the $3,150 resistance level. This can be confirmed by a successful retest of that level, where price breaks above it, retests it, and manages to still hold above it on the 4-hour timeframe.

Such a move could see the Ethereum price target the $3,223 to $3,296 supply zone next, a bearish order block that stands in Ethereum’s path toward reclaiming its peak prices.

Ethereum (ETH) Price Performance. Source: TradingViewConversely, with the Ethereum price confronting immediate resistance at $3,150, the volume profiles show significant opposing forces at current price levels around $3,134. This is evident in the large nodes of bullish (green horizontal bars) and bearish (red) volume profiles on the chart.

However, with more bearish nodes and bullish nodes, the Ethereum price could pull back, which would be accentuated by negative ETH ETF flows on Tuesday.

In the event of a correction, the bullish thesis for the Ethereum price would be invalidated if the support due to the ascending trendline breaks, which could see ETH retest the $3,058 levels last seen on January 9.

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Shiba Inu Profits Crash By 62% Following SHIB Price Crash This WeekShiba Inu profits drop 62% as SHIB price reverses sharply.Exchange inflows rise, signaling distribution and growing sell pressure.SHIB holds key support, but downside risk remains elevated.Shiba Inu price has weakened sharply over the past week, erasing a large portion of recent gains and pressuring investor confidence. SHIB fell after a brief rally earlier this month, shifting sentiment from accumulation to selling. 

As losses mounted, many holders moved to lock in remaining value, accelerating the downturn.

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On-chain data shows how quickly conditions deteriorated. At the start of the year, nearly 140 trillion SHIB were in profit. That figure reflected optimism following December’s price spike and renewed retail participation.

The momentum did not last. Within a week, the supply in profit dropped by 62%. Currently, only about 57 trillion SHIB remain profitable. This rapid contraction illustrates how quickly gains vanished as the price reversed.

Falling profitability often alters behavior. As fewer holders sit in profit, selling pressure tends to rise.

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Shiba Inu Supply In Profit. Source: GlassnodeMacro indicators confirm a shift toward distribution. Exchange net position change data shows consistent green bars, signaling increased inflows to exchanges. This pattern suggests accumulation has ended and selling has taken over.

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As the SHIB price declined, exchange balances grew. Rising balances often precede further weakness, as tokens move closer to liquidation. This trend indicates holders are preparing to sell rather than wait for recovery.

Selling pressure combined with declining profits creates a negative feedback loop. Losses encourage exits, and exits weigh further on price. Without renewed demand, this structure leaves Shiba Inu vulnerable to continued downside.

Shiba Inu Exchange Net Position Change. Source: GlassnodeSHIB Price Is Holding Above SupportShiba Inu trades near $0.00000857 at the time of writing, holding just above the $0.00000836 support. The meme coin lost 9.6% over the past week. Earlier, SHIB briefly touched $0.00001000 during an intraday spike on December 5.

Rising selling pressure threatens the current support. A breakdown below $0.00000836 would also breach the 50-day EMA. Such a move could extend losses toward $0.00000786, deepening the corrective phase.

Shiba Inu Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewA recovery remains possible if buyers defend support. A bounce from $0.00000836 could lift SHIB toward $0.00000898. Clearing that level would flip the 100-day EMA into support, invalidating the bearish thesis and stabilizing price action.

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Posted: January 13, 2026

In a thriving market, high revenue and strong use cases drive investor trust. Unfortunately, LIT’s story is quite the opposite. On 12 January, the project faced some serious setbacks, with a whale’s 1x long position sinking to a $1.8 million floating loss. 

Lighter’s revenue of just $8,450 painted a grim picture, raising doubts about its utility while also scaring off potential investors. Liquidity clustering above the $2.7-level could offer support. However, with the market sentiment trending south, it remains uncertain whether this level will hold or not. 

Whale’s long struggles in a loss A whale opened a 1x long position in $LIT, valued at $4.27 million. However, the position quickly went deep into the red as the altcoin’s price continued its downtrend. At the time of writing, the whale’s floating loss had exceeded $1.8 million, highlighting the volatility of the market.

Source: Onchain Lens

This loss is concerning for LIT as the token has struggled to maintain its previous highs.

With no clear rebound in sight, traders have become increasingly cautious, reflecting broader market pessimism. The question now is whether LIT can recover, or if deeper losses are imminent.

Lighter Chain records meager revenue – Is it dead? Lighter’s revenue on 12 January was just $8,450, far below expectations. This raises concerns about its ability to generate sustainable income. While early-stage projects face challenges, such a low return from a once-high-profile token casts doubts on its future.

Source: X

Without a shift in growth, Lighter may be overshadowed by more promising projects. The lack of revenue growth in a competitive market puts its long-term relevance at risk.

LIT Open Interest shows signs of recovery Further tracking of LIT revealed a hike in Futures Open Interest – A sign that there is still market participation in 2026. 

Source: CoinGlass

When combined with increasing volume, these factors could mean a potential recovery for LIT. Especially if the price begins to realign positively. 

Worth pointing out, however, that the liquidity heatmap revealed that significant liquidity is building and clustering just above the $2.7-level.

Source: CoinGlass

This concentration of liquidity could act as a magnet, pulling LIT north if the price manages to break through this level. Market makers often target these areas, and if enough volume pushes LIT to the upside, we could see a potential recovery. 

However, until the price breaks through $2.7 with strong momentum, the altcoin will remain in a fragile state. And, its long-term recovery will be far from guaranteed.

Final Thoughts Whale’s floating loss and Lighter’s stagnant revenue raise concerns about LIT’s sustainability.
Rising Open Interest and clustered liquidity above $2.7 may provide an opportunity for recovery.