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Platinum and palladium have their own unique drivers, but both are basking in gold’s glow in 2025.

Of the two, platinum has been the biggest winner in 2025. The price of the precious metal briefly hit a year-to-date high of US$1,725 per ounce on October 16, a 90 percent increase from the start of the year. Although it’s since experienced a pullback below the US$1,600 level, the platinum price remains at 12 year highs.

As for palladium, its price was up nearly 80 percent by October 16 to reach its 2025 peak of US$1,630 per ounce. It too has fallen back since then, currently sitting at the US$1,430 level.

What’s next for platinum and palladium after those price runs? In its annual Precious Metals Investment Focus report, published on October 25, Metals Focus outlines key supply and demand trends, as well as its outlook for prices.

Platinum market reflecting more than gold’s shine

Platinum is no doubt benefiting from strong investor demand for precious metals. But the metal’s robust supply and demand fundamentals are also at play, according to Metals Focus analysts.

Aboveground inventories of platinum remain tight, while future mine production is bogged down in operational challenges. “In Southern Africa, outages and heavy rainfall have disrupted production, while North America is undergoing restructuring,” notes the report.

On the demand side, platinum usage from the jewelry sector has posted significant gains this year, especially in China. As the price of gold skyrockets, platinum jewelry has become a much more attractive alternative. Investment flows into platinum exchange-trade products in China and the US are another key demand driver for the metal this year.

Platinum and palladium prices.

Chart via Metals Focus, Bloomberg.

While platinum prices are at levels not seen in 12 years, palladium prices are only experiencing a two year high.

“Palladium has also benefited at the margin, but remains a laggard, with a more lacklustre fundamental outlook limiting investor enthusiasm,” according to Metals Focus.

2026: Platinum bull, palladium bear

Platinum prices will continue to benefit from the overall upward trend in precious metals prices for the remainder of 2025 and well into 2026. The ongoing supply deficit in the platinum market is also highly price-supportive.

Metals Focus is forecasting a third consecutive physical platinum deficit for this year, totaling 415,000 ounces as platinum mine output is expected to decline by 6 percent year-on-year.

Demand is projected to fall by 4 percent largely due to lower output in the glass and automotive sectors.

Platinum’s supply deficit is expected to continue into 2026 and grow to an estimated 480,000 ounces as mine supply falls by 2 percent to a 12 year low (excluding 2020). “With few new projects coming online after years of underinvestment, mine supply is undergoing structural decline,” the report’s authors note.

This will be happening at the same time as an expected 1 percent rebound in demand, buoyed by renewed industrial usage, specifically out of the glass and chemical sector in China.

Even so, Metals Focus cautions that demand out the automotive and jewelry sectors is likely to contract.

The trend toward electrification is the auto industry may have slowed, but it’s still expected to erode platinum demand, especially as catalytic converter manufacturers shift back to more cost-effective palladium.

Metals Focus is forecasting a 2026 average platinum price of US$1,670 per ounce, up 34 percent over the previous year.

Platinum and palladium price outlook.

Chart via Metals Focus, Bloomberg.

Looking over to palladium, Metals Focus has a more bearish view.

The firm is projecting palladium prices to average US$1,350 in Q4 2025, falling to US$1,150 by Q4 2026. Although the palladium market has been in a physical deficit for the past few years, that deficit is expected to shrink from 566,000 ounces in 2024 to 367,000 ounces in 2025 before narrowing even further to 178,000 ounces in 2026.

The same structural issues plaguing platinum are also of course weighing on palladium mine supply, which is forecast to fall by 3 percent in 2026. However, secondary supply is projected to increase by 10 percent as recycling activity recovers.

Overall, total palladium supply is expected to grow by 1 percent for the year. At the same time, demand for palladium is set to decline by just over 1 percent in 2026 on a drop from the automotive sector.

Investor takeaway

Both platinum and palladium are considered precious metals based on their rarity and use in jewelry fabrication and physical bullion. As such, they both are known to benefit when investor sentiment for safe-haven gold is high.

However, not all precious metals are precious to investors at the same time — just ask silver. Industrial usage of these metals is a much bigger driver of demand compared to the investment space. For 2026, it’s platinum that will continue to ride gold’s rally and provide investors with plenty of upside based on its strong fundamentals.

Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, currently hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Osisko Metals Incorporated (the ‘ Company ‘ or ‘ Osisko Metals ‘) ( TSX: OM,OTC:OMZNF ; OTCQX: OMZNF ; FRANKFURT: 0B51 ) is pleased to announce new drill results from the Gaspé Copper Project, located in the Gaspé Peninsula of Eastern Québec.

Osisko Metals CEO Robert Wares commented: ‘These latest results continue to confirm and expand our resource model with several long continuous intersections of copper and molybdenum mineralization in the core of the deposit. The new drilling keeps deepening the deposit and again confirms its southern extension with holes 30-1119 and 30-1124. We are excited about the growth of our project, especially within the context of a fundamental rising metal market where copper spot price is rapidly approaching US$5/lb, silver is at US$47/oz and molybdenum is holding steady at over US$30/lb.’

New analytical results are presented below (see Table 1), including 33 mineralized intercepts from nine new drill holes. Infill intercepts are located inside the 2024 MRE model ( see November 14, 2024 news release ), and are focused on upgrading inferred mineral resources to measured or indicated categories, as applicable. Expansion intercepts are located outside the 2024 MRE model and may potentially lead to additional resources that will be classified appropriately within the next MRE update. Some of the reported intercepts have contiguous shallower infill as well as deeper expansion (noted on Table 1 below as ‘Both’). Maps showing hole locations are available at www.osiskometals.com .

Highlights:

  • Drill hole 30-1107
    • 592.0 metres averaging 0.33% Cu (0.46 CuEq) (infill and expansion)
  • Drill hole 30-1112
    • 868.5 metres averaging 0.23% Cu (0.30 CuEq) (infill and expansion)
  • Drill hole 30-1114
    • 142.1 metres averaging 0.39% Cu (0.47 CuEq) (expansion)
  • Drill hole 30-1116
    • 565.5 metres averaging 0.22% Cu (0.29 CuEq) (infill and expansion)
  • Drill hole 30-1119
    • 46.4 metres averaging 1.10% Cu (1.25 CuEq) (expansion)
  • Drill hole 30-1122
    • 760.5 metres averaging 0.24% Cu (0.30 CuEq) (infill and expansion)
  • Drill hole 30-1124
    • 200.5 metres averaging 0.32% Cu (0.37 CuEq) (expansion)
    • 203.2 metres averaging 0.37% Cu (0.39 CuEq) (expansion)

Table 1: Infill and Expansion Drilling Results

DDH No. From (m) To (m) Length (m) Cu % Ag g/t Mo % CuEq* Type**
30-1107 8.3 133.0 124.7 0.20 1.71 0.21 Infill
And 166.5 360.0 193.5 0.16 1.35 0.18 Infill
And 411.0 1003.0 592.0 0.33 1.68 0.032 0.46 Both
(including) 411.0 666.4 255.4 0.32 1.78 0.030 0.45 Infill
(including) 666.4 1003.0 336.6 0.33 1.60 0.033 0.46 Expansion
And 1043.7 1076.2 32.5 0.18 1.55 0.044 0.35 Expansion
30-1112 133.5 205.5 72.0 0.13 1.29 0.006 0.16 Infill
And 250.5 1119.0 868.5 0.23 1.45 0.019 0.30 Both
(including) 250.5 702.0 451.5 0.24 1.50 0.014 0.30 Infill
(including) 702.0 1119.0 417.0 0.21 1.40 0.024 0.31 Expansion
30-1113 62.0 90.0 28.0 0.19 0.85 0.19 Infill
And 147.0 186.0 39.0 0.15 0.68 0.15 Infill
And 501.0 543.0 42.0 0.47 2.14 0.026 0.58 Infill
And 743.0 769.0 26.0 0.16 1.89 0.013 0.22 Expansion
30-1114 2.5 56.0 53.5 0.25 2.80 2.80 Infill
And 121.5 145.5 24.0 0.19 2.01 0.21 Infill
And 607.5 633.0 25.5 0.68 6.52 0.158 1.32 Infill
And 808.5 950.6 142.1 0.39 1.50 0.019 0.47 Expansion
30-1116 55.0 157.0 102.0 0.25 2.11 0.27 Infill
And 205.5 771.0 565.5 0.22 1.86 0.017 0.29 Both
(including) 205.5 674.7 469.2 0.22 2.02 0.016 0.29 Infill
(including) 674.7 771.0 96.3 0.21 1.07 0.020 0.30 Expansion
And 802.5 840.0 37.5 0.15 1.12 0.036 0.29 Expansion
And 886.0 993.0 107.0 0.22 0.94 0.023 0.31 Expansion
And 1016.8 1050.0 33.2 0.30 2.01 0.012 0.35 Expansion
And 1084.7 1110.3 25.6 0.25 1.45 0.022 0.34 Expansion
30-1119 28.0 165.0 137.0 0.33 2.56 0.34 Infill
And 195.2 211.5 16.3 0.51 3.24 0.53 Expansion
And 253.6 307.5 53.9 0.25 2.54 0.023 0.35 Expansion
And 421.6 468.0 46.4 1.10 5.08 0.032 1.25 Expansion
(including) 454.0 461.5 7.5 5.35 18.2 0.165 6.08 Expansion
And 490.5 519.0 28.5 0.61 2.91 0.63 Expansion
30-1121 No significant results
30-1122 46.0 129.0 83.0 0.19 1.97 0.20 Infill
And 154.5 174.0 19.5 0.14 1.75 0.16 Infill
And 376.5 1137.0 760.5 0.24 1.71 0.015 0.30 Both
(including) 376.5 680.9 304.4 0.23 1.64 0.017 0.30 Infill
(including) 680.9 1137.0 456.1 0.24 2.82 0.014 0.31 Expansion
30-1124 14.0 69.0 55.0 0.19 1.90 0.20 Expansion
And 92.0 292.5 200.5 0.32 2.43 0.009 0.37 Expansion
And 416.3 619.5 203.2 0.37 2.81 0.39 Expansion

* See explanatory notes below on copper equivalent values and Quality Assurance/Quality Controls.
** ‘Both’ indicates drill holes that have contiguous shallower infill as well as deeper expansion intercepts.

Discussion

Drill hole 30-1107, located on top of Copper Mountain near the center of the 2024 MRE model, cut three mineralized intervals including 592.0 metres averaging 0.33 % Cu, 1.68 g/t Ag and 0.032% Mo (which includes 336.6 metres of depth expansion), extending mineralization in this area to a vertical depth of 1003 metres.

Drill hole 30-1112, located on the western flank of Copper Mountain, cut two mineralized intervals including 868.5 metres averaging 0.23 % Cu, 1.45 g/t Ag and 0.019% Mo (which includes 417.0 metres of depth expansion), extending mineralization in this area to a vertical depth of 1119 metres.

Drill hole 30-1113, located on the western margin of the 2024 MRE model, cut multiple intersections of mineralization, 26 to 42 metres thick and distributed in ‘layer cake’ fashion from surface to a vertical depth of 769 metres, confirming the current limit of the 2024 MRE model at this location.

Drill hole 30-1114, located near the eastern margin of the 2024 MRE model, cut multiple intersections of mineralization distributed in ‘layer cake’ fashion from surface to a vertical depth of 950 metres, including 142.1 metres averaging 0.39 % Cu, 1.50 g/t Ag and 0.019% Mo (expansion).

Drill hole 30-1116, located on top of Copper Mountain near the center of the 2024 MRE model, cut six mineralized intervals including 565.5 metres averaging 0.22 % Cu, 1.86 g/t Ag and 0.017% Mo (which includes 96.3 metres of depth expansion), extending mineralization in this area to a vertical depth of 1110 metres.

Drill holes 30-1119 and 30-1124, both located immediately south of the southern margin of the 2024 MRE model, cut multiple intersections of mineralization, including 46.4 metres averaging 1.10 % Cu, 5.08 g/t Ag and 0.032% Mo near and including the E Zone skarn horizon (30-1119) and 203.2 metres averaging 0.37% Cu and 2.81 g/t Ag (30-1124). These intersections extend mineralization to a vertical depth of 619 metres within the southern expansion of the deposit, which remains open towards Needle Mountain East.

Drill hole 30-1121, located 50 metres east of the 2024 MRE model, did not intersect significant mineralization as expected, once again confirming the current eastern limit of the resource model.

Drill hole 30-1122, located on the western flank of Copper Mountain, intersected three mineralized intervals, including 760.5 metres averaging 0.24% Cu, 1.71 g/t Ag and 0.015% Mo (which includes 456.1 metres of depth expansion), extending mineralization in this area to a vertical depth of 1137 metres.

Mineralization at Gaspé Copper is of porphyry copper/skarn type and occurs as disseminations and stockworks of chalcopyrite with pyrite or pyrrhotite and minor bornite and molybdenite. One prograde and at least five retrograde vein/stockwork mineralizing events have been recognized at Copper Mountain, which overprint earlier, bedding replacement skarn and porcellanite-hosted mineralization throughout the Gaspé Copper system. Porcellanite is a historical mining term used to describe bleached, pale green to white potassic-altered hornfels. Subvertical stockwork mineralization dominates at Copper Mountain whereas prograde bedding-parallel mineralization, that is mostly stratigraphically controlled, dominates in the area of lower Copper Mountain, Needle Mountain, Needle East, and Copper Brook. High molybdenum grades (up to 0.5% Mo) were locally obtained in both the C Zone and E Zone skarns away from Copper Mountain.

The 2022 to 2024 Osisko Metals drill programs were focused on defining open-pit resources within the Copper Mountain stockwork mineralization ( see May 6, 2024 MRE press release ). Extending the resource model south of Copper Mountain into the poorly-drilled prograde skarn/porcellanite portion of the system subsequently led to a significantly increased resource, mostly in the Inferred category ( see November 14, 2024 MRE press release ).

The current drill program is designed to convert the November 2024 MRE to Measured and Indicated categories, as well as test the expansion of the system deeper into the stratigraphy and laterally to the south and southwest towards Needle East and Needle Mountain respectively. The November 2024 MRE was limited at depth to the base of the L1 skarn horizon (C Zone), and all mineralized intersections below this horizon represent potential depth extensions to the deposit, to be included in the next scheduled MRE update in Q1 2026.

All holes are being drilled sub-vertically into the altered calcareous stratigraphy which dips 20 to 25 degrees to the north. The L1 (C Zone) the L2 (E Zone) skarn/marble horizons were intersected in most holes, as well as intervening porcellanites that host the bulk of the disseminated copper mineralization.

Table 2: Drill hole locations

DDH No. Azimuth (°) Dip (°) Length (m) UTM E UTM N Elevation
30-1107 0.0 -90.0 1089.0 316191.0 5426207.0 739.3
30-1112 65.0 -88.0 1149.0 315863.0 5426398.0 700.0
30-1113 0.0 -90.0 999.0 315400.0 5426334.0 592.5
30-1114 0.0 -90.0 1071.0 316500.0 5426260.0 641.6
30-1116 0.0 -90.0 1152.0 316283.0 5426222.9 728.1
30-1119 230.0 -85.0 711.0 316190.0 5425725.0 561.2
30-1121 0.0 -90.0 873.0 316679.0 5425914.0 596.4
30-1122 0.0 -90.0 1152.0 315900.0 5426327.0 695.7
30-1124 0.0 -90.0 642.0 316215.0 5425601.0 560.0


Explanatory note regarding copper-equivalent grades

Copper Equivalent grades are expressed for purposes of simplicity and are calculated taking into account: 1) metal grades; 2) estimated long-term prices of metals: US$4.25/lb copper, $20.00/lb molybdenum, and US$24/oz silver; 3) estimated recoveries of 92%, 70%, and 70% for Cu, Mo, and Ag respectively; and 4) net smelter return value of metals as percentage of the price, estimated at 86.5%, 90.7%, and 75.0% for Cu, Mo, and Ag respectively.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Bernard-Olivier Martel, P. Geo. (OGQ 492), an independent ‘qualified person’ as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101’).

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Mineralized intervals reported herein are calculated using an average 0.12% CuEq lower cut-off over contiguous 20-metre intersections (shorter intervals as the case may be at the upper and lower limits of reported intervals). Intervals of 20 metres or less are not reported unless indicating significantly higher grades . True widths are estimated at 90 – 92% of the reported core length intervals.

Osisko Metals adheres to a strict QA/QC program for core handling, sampling, sample transportation and analyses, including insertion of blanks and standards in the sample stream. Drill core is drilled in HQ or NQ diameter and securely transported to its core processing facility on site, where it is logged, cut and sampled. Samples selected for assay are sealed and shipped to ALS Canada Ltd.’s preparation facility in Sudbury. Sample preparation details (code PREP-31DH) are available on the ALS Canada website. Pulps are analyzed at the ALS Canada Ltd. facility in North Vancouver, BC. All samples are analyzed by four acid digestion followed by both ICP-AES and ICP-MS for Cu, Mo and Ag.

About Osisko Metals

Osisko Metals Incorporated is a Canadian exploration and development company creating value in the critical metals sector, with a focus on copper and zinc. The Company acquired a 100% interest in the past-producing Gaspé Copper mine from Glencore Canada Corporation in July 2023. The Gaspé Copper mine is located near Murdochville in Québec s Gaspé Peninsula. The Company is currently focused on resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system, with current Indicated Mineral Resources of 824 Mt averaging 0.34% CuEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 670 Mt averaging 0.38% CuEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals’ November 14, 2024 news release entitled ‘Osisko Metals Announces Significant Increase in Mineral Resource at Gaspé Copper’. Gaspé Copper hosts the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America, strategically located near existing infrastructure in the mining-friendly province of Québec.

In addition to the Gaspé Copper project, the Company is working with Appian Capital Advisory LLP through the Pine Point Mining Limited joint venture to advance one of Canada s largest past-producing zinc mining camps, the Pine Point project, located in the Northwest Territories. The current mineral resource estimate for the Pine Point project consists of Indicated Mineral Resources of 49.5 Mt averaging 5.52% ZnEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 8.3 Mt averaging 5.64% ZnEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals June 25, 2024 news release entitled ‘Osisko Metals releases Pine Point mineral resource estimate: 49.5 million tonnes of indicated resources at 5.52% ZnEq’. The Pine Point project is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, NWT, close to infrastructure, with paved road access, an electrical substation and 100 kilometres of viable haul roads.

For further information on this news release, visit www.osiskometals.com or contact:

Don Njegovan, President
Email: info@osiskometals.com
Phone: (416) 500-4129

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as ‘expects’, or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘interpreted’, ‘management’s view’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, ‘plans’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘forecasts’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘feasibility’, ‘believes’ or ‘intends’ or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results ‘may’ or ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the tax treatment of the FT Units; the timing of incurring the Qualifying Expenditures and the renunciation of the Qualifying Expenditures; the ability to advance Gaspé Copper to a construction decision (if at all); the ability to increase the Company’s trading liquidity and enhance its capital markets presence; the potential re-rating of the Company; the ability for the Company to unlock the full potential of its assets and achieve success; the ability for the Company to create value for its shareholders; the advancement of the Pine Point project; the anticipated resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system and Gaspé Copper hosting the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management, in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation, assumptions about: the ability of exploration results, including drilling, to accurately predict mineralization; errors in geological modelling; insufficient data; equity and debt capital markets; future spot prices of copper and zinc; the timing and results of exploration and drilling programs; the accuracy of mineral resource estimates; production costs; political and regulatory stability; the receipt of governmental and third party approvals; licenses and permits being received on favourable terms; sustained labour stability; stability in financial and capital markets; availability of mining equipment and positive relations with local communities and groups. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information are set out in the Company’s public disclosure record on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Osisko Metals’ issuer profile. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

Neither the TSX Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission, or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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Group Eleven Resources Corp. (TSXV: ZNG,OTC:GRLVF) (OTCQB: GRLVF) announced today that it will be participating in the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment Conference at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside November 2 – 5, 2025. Bart Jaworski, CEO, will be presenting on Monday, November 3rd, and is looking forward to networking with investors during the Conference.

The New Orleans Investment Conference gathers some of the world’s brightest and most successful analysts, newsletter writers and investors. This year’s event will highlight all major asset classes, including zinc, silver and copper exploration.

About Group Eleven Resources Corp.

Group Eleven is drilling the most significant mineral discovery in the Republic of Ireland in over a decade. The Company announced the Ballywire discovery in September 2022, demonstrating high grades of zinc, lead, silver, copper, germanium and locally, antimony.

About The New Orleans Investment Conference

The New Orleans Investment Conference is the one place where the world’s most sophisticated investors gather every year to discover new opportunities and strategies, exchange ideas, plan for the coming year and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded individuals in America’s most fascinating and entertaining city.

Headliners at the New Orleans Conference over the last 50 years have included Lady Margaret Thatcher, former President Gerald Ford, novelist Ayn Rand, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Nobel Prize-winning economists Milton Friedman and F.A. Hayek, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Senator Barry Goldwater, Admiral Hyman Rickover, Louis Rukeyser, Sir John Templeton, Lord William Rees-Mogg, Charlton Heston, Jeane Kirkpatrick, Robert Bleiberg, Jack Kemp, William F. Buckley, General Colin Powell, Ron Paul and J. Peter Grace, among hundreds of other notables.

This year’s speakers line-up includes the likes of Matt Taibbi…Rick Rule…Mary Katharine Ham…Danielle DiMartino Booth…Brent Johnson…George Gammon…Peter St. Onge…Viva Frei…Robert Kiyosaki…Peter Boockvar…Jim Bianco…Jim Iuorio…Adam Taggart…Peter Schiff…Adrian Day…Mike Maloney…Alex Green…Dave Collum…Robert Prechter…Robert Helms…Russ Gray…

PLUS Mark Skousen…Lawrence Lepard…Jordan Roy-Byrne…Dan Oliver…Jeff Phillips…Lobo Tiggre…Tavi Costa…Nick Hodge…Chris Powell…Dana Samuelson…Jennifer Shaigec…Rich Checkan…Thom Calandra…Mary Anne & Pamela Aden…Omar Ayales…Bill Murphy…Gerardo Del Real…Steve Hochberg…Albert Lu…Lindsay Hall…Kerry Stevenson… and more, including Brien Lundin, host of this illustrious event.

Don’t miss out. Register for the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment Conference by clicking here.

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Multiple Rock Samples Returned Grades Exceeding 1,000 g/t Silver

Silver47 Exploration Corp. (TSXV: AGA,OTC:AAGAF) (OTCQB: AAGAF) (‘Silver47’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to report results from a property-wide soil geochemical survey and rock sampling program from its wholly owned Adams Plateau Project located in south-central British Columbia.

Highlights:

  • Extensive Coverage: Over 5,000 soil samples were collected over an approximate 35 km2 area with a focus on infilling and expanding the historical soil grids. Over 90 rock samples were also collected expanding surface mineralization.

  • High Grades Present: Multiple rock samples returned grades exceeding 1,000 g/t Ag (see table 1). Highlights Include:

    • 3,156 g/t silver equivalent* (2,310 g/t Ag, 1.7% Zn and 20.0% Pb**)

    • 2,154 g/t silver equivalent* (1,230 g/t Ag, 5.4% Zn and 20.0% Pb**)

    • 2,109 g/t silver equivalent* (835 g/t Ag, 13% Zn and 20.0% Pb**)

  • Anomalies locally extend zones with strong historic drilling results:

    • 4.8 m at 1,393 g/t silver equivalent* (348 g/t Ag, 0.72 g/t Au, 8.5% Zn, 18.8% Pb) in hole DH76-11.

    • 3.66 m at 468 g/t silver equivalent* (180 g/t Ag, 2.4% Zn, 5.7% Pb) in hole DH81-12.

  • Robust Anomalies: Numerous multi-element soil anomalies are defined and represent high-priority targets for further work including drill testing (see figure 1).

  • Unlocking New Search Space: Both the soil geochemical survey and rock sampling program are initial steps in pinpointing drill targets and unlocking a multi-km search space.

  • Red Mountain Assays Pending: Assays remain pending for 8 holes from the summer drill program at the Red Mountain Project, Alaska.

*Notes: g/t=grams per tonne; AgEq=silver equivalent; ZnEq=zinc equivalent; m=metres; Ag=silver; ‎Au=gold; Cu=copper; Zn=zinc; Pb=lead; 1ppm=1 g/t. Equivalencies are calculated using ratios with metal prices of US$2,750/tonne Zn, US$2,100/tonne Pb, US$8,880/tonne Cu, US$1,850/oz Au, and US$23/oz Ag and metal recoveries are based on metallurgical work returned of 90% Zn, 75% Pb, 70% Cu, 70% Ag, and 80% Au. Silver Equivalent (AgEq g/t) = [Zn (%) x 47.81] + [Pb (%) x 30.43] + [Cu (%) x 119] + [Ag (g/t) x 1] + [Au (g/t) x 91.93

**20.0% is the upper limit for Pb using method OG62. Further overlimit testing was not completed on samples >20.0% Pb

Galen McNamara, CEO, stated: Our work on the Adams Plateau Project represents an important step towards defining drill targets and realizing the full potential of this road-accessible project. The extensive surface mineralization on the Project is very encouraging and underscores the prospectivity of the Eagle Bay assemblage. Concurrently, the Company is looking forward to announcing its plans for a winter drill program at the Mogollon Project which will be guided by a set of precisely planned drill holes along the Queen Vein.’

Executive Chairman, Gary R. Thompson, stated: We are excited to have firmed up the widespread polymetallic mineralization at the Adams Plateau Project with great new results. Silver47 has a busy fall- winter planned with assays pending for 8 holes from the summer drill program at the Red Mountain VMS Project, Alaska and fall-winter drilling ramp-up on the Mogollon Silver-Gold Project, New Mexico.’

Figure 1. Plan Map of Adams Plateau Project

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Table 1. Sampling result highlights

Target Sample
Number
Sample
Type
Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Zn (%) Pb (%) Cu (%) AgEq* (g/t)
Lucky-Elsie J039530 Outcrop 2310 1.66 1.7 20.0 0.04 3156
Lucky-Elsie J039524 Float 1230 0.58 5.4 20.0 0.04 2154
Lucky-Elsie J039775 Outcrop 835 0.49 13.0 20.0 0.01 2109
Lucky-Elsie J039529 Outcrop 635 1.29 6.9 15.9 0.05 1574
Lucky-Elsie J039766 Outcrop 505 0.96 7.7 20.0 0.01 1570
Lucky-Elsie J039776 Outcrop 367 0.61 4.6 10.5 0.04 967
Lucky-Elsie J039773 Outcrop 188 1.41 5.5 4.9 0.03 733
Lucky-Elsie J039772 Outcrop 115 0.91 4.9 4.6 0.08 583
Lucky-Elsie J039771 Outcrop 108 0.75 1.4 3.2 0.01 343
Lucky-Elsie J039790 Outcrop 102 1.09 8.6 5.0 0.19 785
Lucky-Elsie J039789 Outcrop 102 0.90 5.8 5.1 0.24 648
Lucky-Elsie J039540 Float 79 1.12 2.1 2.1 0.30 380
Lucky-Elsie J039528 Float 53 1.28 6.5 1.4 0.12 535
Lucky-Elsie J039525 Outcrop 35 1.59 2.0 1.2 0.04 319
Lucky-Elsie J039769 Outcrop 15 0.15 22.5 0.6 0.01 1124
Spar J039509 Outcrop 344 0.12 9.0 11.4 0.12 1144
Spar J039758 Outcrop 150 0.62 2.7 8.9 0.06 613
Spar J039756 Outcrop 147 0.27 2.4 5.6 0.60 528
Spar J039760 Outcrop 49 0.20 3.7 1.5 0.12 300
Spar J039757 Outcrop 44 0.05 9.3 1.5 0.11 553
Spar J039759 Outcrop 28 0.03 3.5 1.4 0.24 269
Wad J039788 Outcrop 195 0.74 3.2 1.9 2.91 819

 

*Notes: g/t=grams per tonne; AgEq=silver equivalent; ZnEq=zinc equivalent; m=metres; Ag=silver; ‎Au=gold; Cu=copper; Zn=zinc; Pb=lead; 1ppm=1 g/t. Equivalencies are calculated using ratios with metal prices of US$2,750/tonne Zn, US$2,100/tonne Pb, US$8,880/tonne Cu, US$1,850/oz Au, and US$23/oz Ag and metal recoveries are based on metallurgical work returned of 90% Zn, 75% Pb, 70% Cu, 70% Ag, and 80% Au. Silver Equivalent (AgEq g/t) = [Zn (%) x 47.81] + [Pb (%) x 30.43] + [Cu (%) x 119] + [Ag (g/t) x 1] + [Au (g/t) x 91.93]

Adams Plateau Project

The road accessible Adams Plateau Project is located approximately 100 km north-east of Kamloops, British Columbia. Sediment-hosted polymetallic massive sulfide mineralization (silver, copper, gold, zinc and lead) at Adams Plateau is hosted within the prospective Eagle Bay assemblage. The project has excellent infrastructure including extensive road network from past logging activity, power and rail-lines and services are nearby.

Work in 2025 comprised project-wide soil and rock geochemical surveys (Figure 1). Grid-based soil sampling (5,002 samples) was designed to infill and expand on previous surveys aimed at covering the entirety of the prospective Eagle Bay assemblage across the project. Prospecting and rock sampling (83 samples) was also completed near previously reported high-grade soil and rock anomalies.

Results and highlights from 2025 rock sampling program include:

  • Lucky-Elsie: High-grade mineralization at the Lucky-Elsie area is characterized by a northeast-southwest trending 1.5 km zone of massive to semi-massive sulfide lenses, following the main foliation, which dips to the northwest. Grab samples from the trend returned up to 2,310 g/t Ag with 20.0% Pb and 1.7% Zn (J039530) and 1,230 g/t Ag with 20.0% Pb and 5.4% Zn (J039524, Figure 2 and Table 1).

  • Spar-Ex: High-grade mineralization at the Spar-Ex area is hosted in siliceous and graphitic phyllites of the Eagle Bay Assemblage with sulfides consisting of pyrite, galena, sphalerite, and chalcopyrite. Semi-massive lenses are localized along folds and are locally thickened to approximately 3 m along a strike length of at least 365 meters. Grab samples from the area returned up to 344 g/t Ag with 11.4% Pb and 9.0% Zn (J039509) and 150 g/t Ag with 8.9% Pb and 2.7% Zn (J039758, Figure 2 and Table 1).

Results and highlights from the 2025 soil geochemical survey include:

  • Wad-Second (North): Approximately 2 km north of the WAD-Second showing, a northeast trending Pb-Zn-Cu soil anomaly was defined and underlain by the prospective Johnson Lake Unit of the Eagle Bay assemblage. The 500 m by 1,000 m multi-element anomaly is located on the western limb of the property-scale antiform.

  • Wad-Second (East): A second, northeast-southwest trending, approximately 1 km long, Ag-Pb-Zn soil anomaly was defined approximately 1 km east of WAD-Second showing. This soil anomaly is underlain by metamorphic rocks of the Eagle Bay assemblage.

  • Mosquito King East: A significant coincident Cu-Pb-Zn soil anomaly was outlined 1 km east of the Mosquito King occurrence, trending approximately north-south. The anomaly is underlain by sedimentary rocks of the Eagle Bay assemblage.

  • King Tut East: A significant Pb-Zn soil anomaly with a lesser Ag-Cu anomaly was defined 1 km east of the King Tut occurrence on the contact of sedimentary rocks of the Eagle Bay assemblage and a quartz-feldspar porphyry intrusion. The anomalous zone near the hinge of a significant property-scale, north-south trending antiform.

  • Spar: A northeast-southwest trending Ag-Pb-Zn-Cu soil anomaly, approximately 1 km SW of the Spar occurrence was defined. The anomaly is underlain by prospective rocks of the Eagle Bay assemblage. The orthogonal orientation of the anomaly with respect to the underlying stratigraphy suggest a structural control on mineralization rather than stratabound.

Next Steps

These new rock and soil geochemical results together with the extensive historical geochemical database will be used to refine high-priority drill targets. The recently granted 5-year multi-year area-based (‘MYAB’) exploration permit provides the Company authorization to drill test many of the targets across the project area.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Rock and soil samples were bagged onsite and delivered to ALS Minerals Laboratories in Kamloops, British Columbia. ALS Kamloops / North Vancouver is certified with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada.

Rock samples were prepared (CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-31) and then analysed for 48 elements by ICP-MS on a 0.25-gram aliquot using a four-acid digestion (method ME-MS61). Gold was analyzed by fire assay on a 30-gram aliquot with an AA finish (Au-AA23). Overlimit samples (e.g. Ag, Cu, Pb & Zn) were re-analyzed using an ore-grade, four-acid digestion and ICP-AES finish (method ME-OG62).

Soil samples were field dried in a temperature-controlled field tent in camp before being shipped to the ALS lab. The samples were then screened to -180 microns (SCR-41) analysed using an aqua regia digestion followed by an ICP-MS finish (method ME-MS41). Gold was analyzed on a 25-gram aliquot with an ICP-MS finish (Au-ST43).

Technical Disclosure

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Galen McNamara, P. Geo., the CEO of the Company and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

The historical drill results reported herein are from work conducted by previous operators. The Company has not verified the historical data and such data should not be relied upon.

References

1 Diamond Drilling Report on the Spar Group 1, Kamloops Mining Division, Gutrath, Gordon Charles, 1976.
2 Geology of the Adams Plateau Property, Kamloops Mining Division, Dickie, G., 1983.

About Silver47 Exploration

Silver47 Exploration Corp is a mineral exploration company, focused on uncovering and developing silver-rich deposits in North America. The Company is creating a leading high-grade US-focused silver developer with a combined resource totaling 236 Moz AgEq at 334 g/t AgEq inferred and 10 Moz at 333 g/t AgEq Indicated. With operations in Alaska, Nevada and New Mexico, Silver47 Exploration is anchored in America’s most prolific mining jurisdictions. For detailed information regarding the resource estimates, assumptions, and technical reports, please refer to the NI 43-101 Technical Report and other filings available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company trades on the TSXV under the ticker symbol AGA and OTCQB under the ticker symbol AAGAF.

For more information about the Company, please visit www.silver47.ca and see the Technical Report filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and titled ‘Technical Report on the Red Mountain VMS Property Bonnifield Mining District, Alaska, USA with an effective date January 12, 2024, and prepared by APEX Geoscience Ltd.’

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Mr. Galen McNamara
CEO & Director

For investor relations
Giordy Belfiore
604-288-8004
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘believe’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘target’, ‘plan’, ‘potential’, ‘could’ or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation: statements regarding the interpretation of geochemical and rock sampling results; the potential for the defined soil and rock anomalies to represent drill targets; the Company’s plans to refine, prioritize and potentially drill test such targets; the Company’s current expectations regarding the timing, scope and execution of future exploration work, including any drill programs under the MYAB permit; expectations regarding the receipt and disclosure of pending Red Mountain drill assays; and the belief that the Adams Plateau Project and other Company projects may host mineralization of interest.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, including, without limitation: that historical information is reliable; that future exploration activities will proceed as currently anticipated; that permits, equipment, personnel and contractors will be available on commercially reasonable terms; and that current commodity prices, labour availability, cost and regulatory frameworks will remain consistent with management’s expectations. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on currently available information, they may prove to be incorrect.

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 forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the risk that historical data may prove to be inaccurate or unverifiable; that exploration results may not support further work or drilling; that exploration activities may be delayed, restricted or not carried out as planned; that permits may be delayed or revoked; operational, technical and geological risks inherent in mineral exploration; changes in commodity prices, capital markets, economic conditions, regulatory developments and stakeholder relations; and the other risks set out in the Company’s public disclosure record under its profile on www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may differ materially.

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Standard Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: STND,OTC:STTDF) (OTCQB: STTDF) (FSE: 9SU0) (‘Standard Uranium’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has closed the final tranche (the ‘Final Tranche’) of its non-brokered private placement (the ‘Offering’) for gross proceeds of $1,513,500. When combined with earlier tranches, the Company has raised gross proceeds of $3,337,400 in connection with the Offering through the issuance of 15,598,750 non-flow-through units (each, an ‘NFT Unit’) at a price of $0.08 per NFT Unit and 20,895,000 flow-through units (each, an ‘FT Unit’) at a price of $0.10 per FT Unit.

The Company anticipates the net proceeds raised from the Offering will be used for the exploration of the Company’s Saskatchewan uranium projects and for working capital purposes.

In connection with closing of the Final Tranche, the Company issued 15,135,000 FT Units at a price of $0.10 per FT Unit. Each FT Unit consists of one common share of the Company issued as a flow-through share within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada), and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a ‘Warrant‘). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.15 at any time on or before October 28, 2027.

In connection with closing of the Final Tranche, the Company paid finders’ fees of $69,360 and issued 693,600 non-transferable share purchase warrants (each, a ‘Finders’ Warrant‘) to certain arms-length parties who assisted in introducing subscribers to the Offering. Each Finders’ Warrant is exercisable on the same terms as the Warrants. All securities issued pursuant to the Final Tranche, and any shares that may be issuable on exercise of any Warrants or Finders’ Warrants, are subject to a statutory hold period until March 1, 2026.

The Company also clarifies that in connection with completion of the first tranche of the Offering on September 16, 2025, a finders’ fee in the amount of $3,000 and 37,500 Finders’ Warrants was paid to Alpha Bronze, LLC, an arms-length party. In connection with completion of the second tranche of the Offering on September 24, 2025, a finders’ fee in the amount of $3,000 and 30,000 Finders’ Warrants was paid to 2506153 Alberta Inc., a company controlled by David Lin, an arms-length party. For further information concerning the first and second tranche of the Offering, readers are encouraged to review the news releases issued by the Company on September 16, 2025 and September 24, 2025.

About Standard Uranium (TSXV: STND,OTC:STTDF)

We find the fuel to power a clean energy future

Standard Uranium is a uranium exploration company and emerging project generator poised for discovery in the world’s richest uranium district. The Company holds interest in over 233,455 acres (94,476 hectares) in the world-class Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since its establishment, Standard Uranium has focused on the identification, acquisition, and exploration of Athabasca-style uranium targets with a view to discovery and future development.

Standard Uranium’s Davidson River Project, in the southwest part of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, comprises ten mineral claims over 30,737 hectares. Davidson River is highly prospective for basement-hosted uranium deposits due to its location along trend from recent high-grade uranium discoveries. However, owing to the large project size with multiple targets, it remains broadly under-tested by drilling. Recent intersections of wide, structurally deformed and strongly altered shear zones provide significant confidence in the exploration model and future success is expected.

Standard Uranium’s eastern Athabasca projects comprise over 42,384 hectares of prospective land holdings. The eastern basin projects are highly prospective for unconformity related and/or basement hosted uranium deposits based on historical uranium occurrences, recently identified geophysical anomalies, and location along trend from several high-grade uranium discoveries.

Standard Uranium’s Sun Dog project, in the northwest part of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, is comprised of nine mineral claims over 19,603 hectares. The Sun Dog project is highly prospective for basement and unconformity hosted uranium deposits yet remains largely untested by sufficient drilling despite its location proximal to uranium discoveries in the area.

For further information contact:
Jon Bey, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman
Suite 3123, 595 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V7X 1J1
Tel: 1 (306) 850-6699
E-mail: info@standarduranium.ca

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Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements contained herein. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are highlighted in the ‘Risks and Uncertainties’ in the Company’s management discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.

Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies that may cause the Company’s actual financial results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied herein. Some of the material factors or assumptions used to develop forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the future price of uranium; anticipated costs and the Company’s ability to raise additional capital if and when necessary; volatility in the market price of the Company’s securities; future sales of the Company’s securities; the Company’s ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the success of exploration, development and operations activities; the timing and results of drilling programs; the discovery of mineral resources on the Company’s mineral properties; the costs of operating and exploration expenditures; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); uncertainties related to title to mineral properties; assessments by taxation authorities; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking statements and the assumptions made with respect thereto are made as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Senate Republicans offered a rare rebuke against President Donald Trump and his trade strategy on Tuesday, despite still remaining largely in lockstep amid the ongoing government shutdown.

A handful of Senate Republicans joined Senate Democrats to end Trump’s use of emergency powers to implement steep, 50% tariffs on Brazil. While the resolution, led by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., advanced from the upper chamber, it can’t be taken up in the House until early next year.

That’s because House Republicans recently passed a rule that would not allow the chamber to consider legislation dealing with Trump’s tariffs until January of next year.

Five Senate Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, joined all Senate Democrats to advance the resolution with a 52-48 vote.

Their defection from their GOP colleagues comes after Vice President JD Vance warned lawmakers not to vote against Trump’s usage of tariffs during Senate Republicans’ closed-door lunch earlier on Tuesday.

Vance argued after the lunch that tariffs give Trump leverage to craft new trade deals that benefit the country and urged Republicans not to break ranks against the president.

‘To vote against that is to strip that incredible leverage from the president of the United States. I think it’s a huge mistake and I know most of the people in there agree with me,’ he said.

Trump initially used emergency powers to enact stiffer tariffs on Brazil in July and argued ‘that the scope and gravity of the recent policies, practices, and actions of the Government of Brazil constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat’ to the U.S.

It’s not the first time the Senate has disapproved of Trump’s tariffs. Earlier this year, Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke Trump’s emergency declaration for 25% tariffs against Canada, and they tried and failed to reject his use of global tariffs. 

Kaine also has plans to bring two more resolutions, one to block tariffs on Canadian goods and the other on Trump’s global tariffs, later this week.

‘It makes no sense to impose tariffs on Brazil, and it’s just being done to back up the president’s friend,’ Kaine told reporters ahead of the vote.

Kaine was referring to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who at the time of Trump’s declaration, was being prosecuted for an attempted coup after an election loss in 2022. He was sentenced to 27 years in prison in September.

Paul argued that ’emergencies are like war, famine, tornado, not liking someone’s tariffs is not an emergency.’

‘Tariffs are an import tax, they are a tax, not a tax on China,’ Paul said. ‘It’s a tax on the people who buy stuff from China, which are mostly Americans. Taxes are supposed to originate in the House, so I will continue to vote to end the emergency.’

When asked why more Senate Republicans hadn’t joined him on his tariff position, Paul said, ‘Fear.’

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President Donald Trump spoke to the press while en route to South Korea on Tuesday aboard Air Force One and made remarks about his authority to deploy U.S. military forces domestically — something that will likely draw legal and political concerns.

Trump was traveling to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), where he is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

During the media availability, Trump claimed he could deploy U.S. military forces into American cities if necessary, claiming that ‘the courts wouldn’t get involved.’

When speaking with reporters, he said he would consider using the military beyond the National Guard if the need arises.

‘I would do that if it was necessary,’ he said. ‘It hasn’t been necessary. We’re doing a great job without that.’

Trump also argued that, as president, he has the power to take such an action.

‘If I want to enact a certain act, I’m allowed to do it routinely,’ he said. ‘I’d be allowed to do whatever I want… You understand that the courts wouldn’t get involved. Nobody would get involved.’

He added, ‘I could send the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. I can send anybody I wanted, but I haven’t done that because we’re doing so well.’

Trump made it a point to use San Francisco as an example, describing how federal officials were ‘all set to go last Saturday’ to intervene in the city but held off after local leaders asked for a chance to handle it themselves.

‘We would have solved that problem in less than a month,’ he said, adding that federal intervention ‘would go a lot quicker and it’s much more effective.’

He also emphasized what he described as progress in other parts of the U.S.

‘Memphis is making tremendous progress,’ Trump said. ‘It’s down, I think, almost 70%, 60–70%. And within two or three weeks it would be down to almost no crime.’

The president is scheduled to meet with Xi on Wednesday to discuss fentanyl trafficking, trade policy and border security.

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President Donald Trump offered new details about his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, saying he expected the meeting to last several hours.

Trump made the comments during a diplomatic dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung on Wednesday. Trump was caught on a hot mic as he sat down for the meal, saying his meeting with Xi on Thursday morning would last ‘three to four hours.’

‘We’re going to have something that’s going to be very, very satisfactory to China and to us. I think we’re gonna have a — I think it’s going to be a very good meeting. I look forward to it tomorrow morning when we meet,’ Trump said.

During his formal remarks, Trump also said he was confident that South Korea’s conflict with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un would ‘work out very well.’

‘You have a neighbor that hasn’t been as nice as they could be, and I think they will be. I know Kim Jong Un very well, and I think things will work out very well,’ he said.

Trump said earlier this week that he would be open to meeting with Kim during his time in South Korea. Trump is entering the final leg of his five-day Asia trip on Wednesday, having already visited Japan earlier this week.

‘I’d love to meet with him if he’d like to meet. I got along great with Kim Jong Un. I liked him, he liked me,’ Trump said during a gaggle on Air Force One on Monday.

Trump met with Kim multiple times during his first term, becoming the first U.S. president to set foot in North Korea. No meeting has been announced for this week, however.

Trump’s talks with his South Korean counterpart come as the two countries move closer to completing a new trade agreement.

Henry Haggard, former minister counselor for political affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, told Fox News Digital, ‘Trump’s main objective in meeting Lee Jae-myung is to secure a trade deal and, along with that, $350 billion in investments in the United States.’

‘He will also seek to push Lee to commit to a stronger stance against China, and to increase defense spending. Lee will seek to charm Trump, as the key to keeping the bilateral relationship on track is for Lee to have a stronger relationship with Trump.’

Lee is head of a left-leaning government that has so far shown reluctance to enhance South Korea’s partnership with the U.S. for fear of provoking Chinese backlash.

Fox News’ Efrat Lachter contributed to this report.

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If you’re over 50 and maxing out your 401(k), there’s a big change coming in 2026 that could affect how much tax you pay on your ‘catch-up contributions.’ While it’s mostly about taxes and retirement planning, there’s an unexpected side effect: scammers are circling. Every time your financial habits or personal data become public, it’s a chance for fraudsters to try to exploit you. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and how to protect yourself before the scammers come knocking.

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What’s changing with 401(k) catch-up contributions

Right now, if you’re over 50, you can make extra contributions to your 401(k) on top of the standard annual limit ($23,500 in 2025). These ‘catch-up’ contributions are typically tax-deferred, meaning the money comes out of your paycheck before tax and grows tax-free until retirement.

But starting in 2026, for anyone earning more than $145,000 in the previous year, these catch-up contributions will no longer be tax-deferred. Instead, they’ll become like the Roth 401(k), meaning you pay taxes on the money now, but it grows tax-free and can be withdrawn tax-free in retirement.

That sounds simple, but it creates a ripple effect:

  • High earners will see less take-home pay now.
  • Tax planning gets trickier, and some people may consider restructuring their accounts or investment strategies.
  • And, most importantly for CyberGuy readers: these changes create new opportunities for scammers.

Why the new rules could attract scammers

Scammers constantly look for financially active retirees. When rules like this change, fraudsters send out emails, calls, or letters pretending to be financial advisors, IRS agents, or plan administrators. Their goal? To trick you into giving away account numbers, Social Security details, or direct-deposit information.

Some common scam tactics to watch for:

  • Fake ‘plan update’ emails claiming you need to verify your 401(k) contributions due to the law change.
  • Roth conversion scam calls claiming you can ‘avoid extra taxes’ by transferring your account through a third-party ‘advisor.’
  • Urgency and fear tactics, such as ‘Act now, or lose your retirement benefits!’

Even savvy retirees can be caught off guard, especially when the message sounds official and references real tax law changes.

How to protect yourself from 401(k) scams and data theft

With new 401(k) rule changes taking effect, scammers are using the confusion to trick retirees and workers alike. Follow these steps to stay alert, safeguard your savings, and protect your personal data from being stolen or misused.

1) Know the legitimate changes

Start by understanding Secure 2.0 and how catch-up contributions will be taxed. Reliable sources include your plan administrator, the IRS website, or a licensed tax advisor. Staying informed helps you spot fake claims before they cause harm.

2) Use a personal data removal service

For retirees, this extra layer of protection keeps sensitive information out of reach from scammers who exploit tax changes, Roth conversions, and retirement updates. While you can manually opt out of data brokers and track your information, that process takes time and effort. A personal data removal service automates the task by contacting over 420 data brokers on your behalf. It also reissues removal requests if your data reappears and shows you a dashboard of confirmed removals.

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com

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3) Verify every call and email, plus use antivirus software

If you get a call or email about your 401(k), don’t assume it’s real. Hang up or delete it, then contact your plan administrator directly using official contact details. Avoid clicking links or downloading attachments from unknown messages.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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4) Monitor your credit and accounts

Cybercriminals often use personal information from earlier data leaks or data brokers. Watch your credit reports and account activity closely. Early detection can stop suspicious transactions before they escalate.

5) Set up alerts and freezes if necessary

Ask your bank and retirement plan to enable transaction alerts. You can also temporarily freeze your credit to prevent anyone from opening new accounts in your name. This is especially useful during times of financial change.

6) Educate friends and family

Scammers often target retirees and their relatives who help manage finances. Remind your loved ones never to share account details over the phone or email. Protecting everyone in your household keeps scammers from finding weak links.

Kurt’s key takeaways

As 2026 approaches, the new 401(k) rule changes will reshape how millions of Americans manage their retirement savings. Staying informed, cautious, and proactive can protect your financial future. Scammers thrive on confusion, but by verifying information, monitoring your accounts, and removing your personal data from risky sites, you can stay one step ahead. Remember, the more control you take over your privacy, the harder it becomes for criminals to exploit it.

Have you taken steps to see where your personal data is exposed, and what did you find most surprising when you checked? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com

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Senate Republicans are mulling a handful of bills to meet funding shortfalls as the shutdown drags on, but one that would prevent funding for federal benefits from lapsing may not get a shot on the floor.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pushing a bill that would extend funding for food stamps, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), until the government reopens and regular government funding continues.

His legislation comes after the Trump administration announced over the weekend the funding for the program would run dry on Saturday, and that they would reshuffle funding from an emergency contingency fund to keep the program afloat.

It’s one of a handful of bills pushed by Republicans to try and ease the pain of the ongoing shutdown. Others include efforts to pay certain federal workers, the military, and air traffic controllers, who missed their first full paycheck on Tuesday.

Hawley stressed that he would like a vote on the bill, but that it is so far being blocked from reaching the floor. He believed the legislation, which has 10 Republican co-sponsors and one Democratic co-sponsor, would pass if it hit the floor.

‘My strong encouragement is we don’t need to allow 42 million people to go hungry,’ he said.

But Senate Republican leadership and the White House want to exert pressure on Senate Democrats to reopen the government, and using the piecemeal ‘rifle shot’ strategy could get in the way of that.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., took a firm position against the rifle-shot approach after a closed-door lunch with the Senate GOP and Vice President JD Vance.

‘This piecemeal approach, where you do one-off here, one-off there, to make it seem, you know, more politically palatable to somebody or less painful. That’s just a wrong way to do this,’ Thune said. ‘There’s just a simple way to do it is to pick up the bill on the desk of the Senate and give us five more Democrat votes to pass it.’

Vance said that ‘we’re trying to keep as much open as possible’ and exploring all options with limited funds for SNAP and other issues, and he noted that the White House had found a way to pay the troops.

‘You know what would make this really easy? If the Democrats just opened up the government. Then we wouldn’t have to play this game where we’re trying to find, trying to fit a square peg in a round hole with this budget,’ Vance said.

Other Republicans echoed leadership and the White House’s sentiment.

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., similarly has a one-off funding bill that would pay working federal employees and the military, which he’s trying to reconfigure into a compromise proposal with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.

However, he didn’t appear keen on supporting Hawley’s bill.

‘The way you provide SNAP benefits is you vote for the House CR. It’s that simple,’ he told Fox News Digital.

But co-sponsors of the bill were still hopeful that it could get a shot before the Saturday funding cliff.

Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., is the lone Democratic co-sponsor on the bill. He noted that while Senate Democrats’ primary focus during the shutdown was on extending the expiring Obamacare premium subsidies, it was ‘not to take food from people who need it.’

‘I’m really concerned about people not getting fed,’ he said.

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, is another co-sponsor on the bill and told Fox News Digital that it depended on ‘how much longer this [shutdown] goes’ on whether the SNAP legislation hits the floor.

‘I hope so, because we can’t let people who need food to starve to death because of Democrats’ vanity and lack of humanity,’ he said.

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