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The drill is turning at VR's maiden drill program on the East Zone conductor at the New Boston polymetallic copper-moly-silver porphyry system in Nevada

VR Resources Ltd.

April 10, 2024, TheNewswire, Vancouver, B.C.: VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR, FSE: 5VR; OTCQB: VRRCF ), the " Company ", or “ VR ”, is pleased to announce that the drill is turning on its maiden drill program on its New Boston polymetallic copper-moly-silver porphyry system in west-central Nevada (see photo in Figure 1 ). The program is planned around 2 – 4 drill holes, for between 1,500 and 2,000 metres in total, projected to take approximately one month to complete, with assays expected through May and June. Water supply, heavy equipment services, and camp are all located just six kilometres from the drill, with access off state highway I95. Strategy The drill program is the result of two years of field-based mapping and sampling by VR, and the utilization of four, state-of-the-art geophysical surveys completed in succession, and utilizing technologies not available during the main period of exploration at New Boston from the mid–1960s through the late 1970s. For example, this drill program will focus on the new, East Zone conductor as delineated by the 3D array, DCIP survey completed in 2023 (see Figure 2 ). Historic drill holes located to both the east and the south of the west-plunging East Zone conductor are peripheral in nature, based on: conductivity anomaly; potassic alteration; hyperspectral mineralogy, and; surface copper and trace element geochemistry. Yet, they produced intersections including 279 ft @ 0.24% Cu, including 59 ft @ 0.38% Cu, starting at surface. Look at the cross-section in Figure 3. The large volume DCIP conductor at East Zone is the inferred source of the copper intersected in the historic peripheral drill holes, copper that migrated up-dip to the south in the host limestone stratigraphy. As such, our goal is to drill-test the East Zone conductor itself for the strongest concentrations of conductive copper sulfide in multi-phase quartz vein stockworks. The long-section in Figure 4 demonstrates the potential for hole NB24-001 shown in Figure 1: The drill hole is literally starting in quartz vein rubble with copper sulfide and copper oxide at surface, grading up to 1.7% copper in hand samples, and; Our planned drill holes at East Zone stay within the structural, stratigraphic and 3D conductivity models for copper mineralization for their entirety. From VR’s CEO, Dr. Michael Gunning, “ This is our tenth year of continuous and active exploration in Nevada, and our 6 th drill program in advancing five separate greenfields properties in succession. As a result: we know the porphyry geology of western Nevada; we understand how new exploration technologies can build on historic exploration, and; we know the service companies and logistics in the state. In short, our VP Exploration, Justin Daley will tell you this is both the most efficient set-up we have ever had, and the best copper target we have ever had, exposed on surface and never previously drilled. We look forward to providing further updates as our drilling progresses. In concert with the strengthening price in copper as the Green Economy emerges, New Boston’s time has arrived. Field Videos A short video from several previous site visits are available on the New Boston Project Page on the Company’s website at www.vrr.ca. Also, on the Home Page itself, is a 20 minute video overview of the New Boston project and drill targets, illustrated in PowerPoint. Technical Information Summary technical and geological information for the Company’s various exploration properties including New Boston is available at the Company’s website at www.vrr.ca. Technical information for this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101. Justin Daley, P.Geo., VP Exploration and a non-independent Qualified Person oversees and/or participates in all aspects of the Company’s mineral exploration projects, and the content of this news release has been reviewed on behalf of the Company by the CEO, Dr. Michael Gunning, P.Geo., a non-independent Qualified Person. About the New Boston Property Location New Boston is within the Walker Lane mineral belt and structural province in west-central Nevada. More specifically, it is within the co-spatial belts of Jurassic - and Cretaceous-aged copper and moly porphyry deposits, including the Yerington camp and Hall deposit. New Boston is located in the Garfield Range in Mineral County, approximately 150 km southeast of Reno. Vegetation is sparse in the range; outcrop or colluvium predominate on the property itself, with quaternary cover developed off its eastern border and eastern flank of the range. The property location facilitates cost-effective exploration, year-round. Access is from the nearby town of Luning, located just 5 km to the east on State Highway 95 connecting Reno and Las Vegas. The property itself is criss-crossed by a myriad of active, historic trails and roads which are reachable from the highway. Property Description The New Boston property is large: it consists of 77 claims in one contiguous block approximately 3 x 5km in size and covering 583 hectares in total (1,441 acres). It covers the entire extent of the known copper-moly-silver porphyry-skarn mineral system exposed on surface between Blue Ribbon and East Zone, and its inferred down-dip potential to the north. The property is on federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). There are no state or federal land use designations, or privately-owned land which impede access to the property; nor is the property within the BLM’s broadly defined area of sage grouse protection. The property is owned 100% by VR. There are no underlying annual lease payments; nor are there any joint venture or back-in interests. The vendor of the property retains a royalty. About VR Resources VR is an established junior exploration company based in Vancouver (TSX.V: VRR; Frankfurt: 5VR; OTCQB: VRRCF). VR evaluates, explores and advances large-scale, blue-sky opportunities in copper, gold and critical metals in Nevada, USA, and Ontario, Canada. The Company has also made Canada’s newest diamond discovery in northern Ontario, and controls a new field of kimberlite targets around it. VR applies modern exploration technologies and leverages in-house experience and expertise in greenfields exploration to large-footprint mineral systems in underexplored areas/districts. The foundation of VR is the proven track record of its Board in early-stage exploration, discovery and M&A. The Company is well-financed for its mineral exploration and corporate obligations. VR owns its properties outright and evaluates new opportunities on an ongoing basis, whether by staking or acquisition. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: “Michael H. Gunning” ____________________________ Dr. Michael H. Gunning, PhD, PGeo President & CEO For general information please use the following: Website: www.vrr.ca Email: info@vrr.ca Phone: 778-731-9292 Forward Looking Statements 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 in the industry 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 document include statements concerning VR’s plans to drill its New Boston property, the current price strength of copper, and all other statements that are not statements of historical fact. Although the Company believes the forward-looking information contained in this news release is reasonable based on information available on the date hereof, by their nature forward-looking statements involve assumptions, 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. Examples of such assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, assumptions, risks and uncertainties associated with general economic conditions; the Covid-19 pandemic; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments in the mining sector; the Company ’ s ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; mining industry and markets in Canada and generally; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; and other assumptions, risks and uncertainties. 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. While the company may elect to, it does not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required in accordance with applicable laws. This news release may also contain statements and/or information with respect to mineral properties and/or deposits which are adjacent to and/or potentially similar to the Company’s mineral properties, but which the Company has no interest in nor rights to explore. Readers are cautioned that mineral deposits on similar properties are not necessarily indicative of mineral deposits on the Company’s properties. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. All of the Company’s public disclosure filings may be accessed via www.sedarplus.ca and readers are urged to review them. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in Policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release ----- Click Image To View Full Size Figure 1. Photo of the drill on April 8 th, 2024, on the pad for drill hole NB24-001 at New Boston. Quartz vein rubble with blue and green copper oxide is in the foreground. View is east, with state highway I95 connecting Reno and Las Vegas in the main valley in the background. Click Image To View Full Size Figure 2. DCIP plan map with IP isoshells overlain on a conductivity depth slice base map. The IP anomaly at Jeep Mine is cored by increasing conductivity at depth; New Boston is a low-pyrite system, so the low mV/V chargeabilities are consistent with base metal sulfide. The East Zone conductor plunges westerly, with copper-bearing gossans occurring in the East Zone bowl where it comes to surface (see Figures 3 and 4). White arrows are schematic traces for drill holes planned by VR in 2024 across the New Boston mineral system, starting with the East Zone conductor where there are no historic drill holes. Click Image To View Full Size Figure 3. North-south cross-section through the 3D conductivity model shown on plan map in Figure 2. Note soil with up to 0.8% Cu above East Zone conductor, which is modeled as the source for the copper which has migrated up-dip in limestone strata to surface at the CCT showings. Notice the strong correlation between copper and the small conductor in historic drill hole PNB5c; the much larger East Zone conductor plunges 900 meters into the plane of this page, and is open to depth, with no historic drill holes into it, period. Click Image To View Full Size Figure 4. View north at east-west long section through the 3D conductivity model shown on plan map in Figure 2. Copper-silver veins on surface along the central GW fault and gossan trace (see Figure 2) emanate vertically upwards from a potential source porphyry stock where the Jeep Mine and East Zone conductors converge. Shown schematically is the drill trace for the first hole planned in 2024 by VR; the East Zone conductor is new, with no historic drill holes into it, period.

April 10, 2024 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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News Release

VIVOPOWER SECURES FULL US$10M INVESTMENT IN TEMBO FROM EMIRATES INVESTMENT OFFICE

VivoPower International PLC

VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR, “VivoPower” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that its subsidiary Tembo e-LV B.V. (“Tembo”) has now met all of the milestones required to obtain the full strategic direct equity investment into Tembo, at a pre-money valuation of US$120 million and that the initial tranche of funds have been received. This is pursuant to a commitment received in June 2023 from a UAE based private investment office backed by a member of the ruling Al Maktoum family of Dubai. The investor, under the agreement terms, had the option to increase its cumulative investment up to US$10 million. VivoPower will continue to retain its majority stake in Tembo. Tembo recently announced a binding heads of agreement to reverse merge into CCTS, a NASDAQ listed SPAC at an indicative equity valuation of US$838m. About VivoPower VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focused on electric solutions for customised and ruggedised fleet applications, battery and microgrids, solar and critical power technology and services. The Company’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates. About Tembo Tembo electric utility vehicles (EUVs) are the premier 100% electric solution for ruggedised and/or customised applications for fleet owners in the mining, agriculture, energy utilities, defence, police, government, humanitarian, and game safari industries. Tembo provides safe, high-performance off-road and on-road electric utility vehicles that meet exacting standards of safety, reliability, and quality. Its core purpose is to provide safe and reliable electrification solutions for utility vehicle fleet owners globally, helping perpetuate useful life, reduce costs, maximise return on assets, meet ESG goals and activate the circular economy. Tembo is a subsidiary of the NASDAQ listed B Corporation, VivoPower International PLC. Forward-Looking Statements This communication includes certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterisations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include, for example, the anticipated impact that the events or transactions described in this communication may have on the Company and the expected returns therefrom. These statements are based on VivoPower’s management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to risk, uncertainty, and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of VivoPower’s business. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include changes in business conditions, fluctuations in customer demand, changes in accounting interpretations, management of rapid growth, intensity of competition from other providers of products and services, changes in general economic conditions, geopolitical events and regulatory changes, expectations on funding from investors, and other factors set forth in VivoPower’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. VivoPower is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Contact Details Shareholder Enquiries shareholders@vivopower.com Company Website https://vivopower.com/

April 10, 2024 07:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Hiru Corp. (OTC: HIRU): Forging a Path in Metal Mining Exploration

HIRU

With a robust leadership team and a diverse portfolio of projects spanning continents, Hiru Corp. (OTC: HIRU) is poised to capitalize on emerging opportunities, potentially driving value for its investors while contributing to the advancement of the global mining industry. The mining industry, a vital engine of global economic growth, drives innovation, infrastructure development, and wealth generation worldwide. In this dynamic landscape, Hiru Corp. (OTC: HIRU) presents itself as a potential opportunity for investors looking to explore the diverse and potentially lucrative realm of mineral extraction. Recent Developments: In a recent development, Hiru Corp. (OTC: HIRU) has proudly introduced Mr. R. Molebatsi (Thebi) as the latest addition to its executive team, serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its mining division. The appointment of Mr. Thebi underscores the company's commitment to enhancing its leadership and expertise within the mining sector. Bringing with him a wealth of experience spanning various industries, including mining, construction, marketing, and customer service, Mr. Thebi is positioned to play a pivotal role in driving forward the company's vision. His extensive background and proven track record of success make him an invaluable asset to Hiru Corp.'s growth trajectory. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr. Thebi's dedication to social justice and community development is widely recognized. He has been actively involved in spearheading initiatives aimed at creating sustainable employment and economic opportunities for marginalized communities across Africa. His commitment to making a positive impact aligns seamlessly with Hiru Corp.'s values and vision for responsible corporate stewardship. In his new capacity as COO of the mining division, Mr. Thebi will lead initiatives aimed at expanding the company's presence in Africa and advancing its gold trading and processing operations in Dubai. The launch of the mining division's website further underscores HIRU ’s commitment to transparency and engagement with stakeholders. "We are thrilled to welcome Thebi to our team," said a spokesperson for Hiru Corp. "His extensive experience and dedication to social justice will undoubtedly contribute to our company's growth and commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve." Additionally, the company has announced plans to sell its water packing equipment, including Alkaline 88, as part of its broader strategy to optimize resources and focus on core business operations. As HIRU continues to forge ahead in the mining industry, investors can expect further updates on its projects and initiatives, reflecting the company's dedication to keeping investors informed and driving sustainable growth. Global Mining Ventures: Hiru Corp.'s (OTC: HIRU) mining division boasts a diverse and ally positioned portfolio of projects spanning continents. From ventures in Africa aimed at empowering local communities to operations in Dubai tapping into the lucrative gold trading and processing market, the company demonstrates remarkable agility and adaptability in navigating international markets. Furthermore, the critical support provided by Hiru Corp.'s freight and warehouse services across North America underscores its comprehensive approach to supporting and enhancing its mining operations. Exploration Projects: Hiru Corp.'s (OTC:HIRU) steadfast dedication to exploration is evident through its ongoing projects in Austria, Australia, and Arizona. These initiatives showcase the company's approach to uncovering valuable resources and maximizing their potential. In Arizona, the New Pride Copper Project emerges as a cornerstone endeavor. Situated in a prolific mining district, this project boasts impressive assay results, indicating substantial copper and gold values. The consolidation of land positions underscores Hiru Corp.'s dedication to optimizing resource extraction and maximizing returns for stakeholders. Meanwhile, in Australia, the Khartoum Project in North Queensland stands out for its significant tin and tungsten mineralization. Extensive drilling programs have revealed broad zones of mineralization, including high-grade base metals, further emphasizing Hiru Corp.'s commitment to value-driven exploration initiatives and potential economic viability. In Austria, the company's flagship Austrian Lithium Project represents a pivotal endeavor in the lithium sector. With high-grade lithium assays validating its potential, this project holds promise for meeting the growing demand for lithium-driven technologies. 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April 10, 2024 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

TCG World Proudly Announces Partnership With STYNGR & Downtown

Plato AI

LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2024 – ( PlatoAi via 500NewsWire) --. The virtual realm will soon pulse to the rhythm of music. TCG World, the fast-growing and immersive Web3 online open world metaverse, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with STYNGR, the premier music integration platform for the gaming ecosystem, and Downtown, one of the most dominant forces in the music industry. In a move set to revolutionize the gaming landscape, TCG World, STYNGR, and Downtown are joining forces to unveil an innovative music collectible, powered by the XRP ledger, launching in 2024. This partnership will redefine metaverse exploration by integrating curated music stations as well as exclusive artist releases and emotes into the TCG World Metaverse. "STYNGR was built to support metaverse pioneers like TCG World. We couldn’t be more proud to launch major music-driven activations, creating a rich sonic experience that complements TCG World's immersive universe” said Alex Tarrand, COO of STYNGR. TCG World is an all-encompassing metaverse, enabling players to acquire collectibles, own virtual real estate, establish online businesses, create, and explore. Providing far more than a traditional gaming experience, TCG World Metaverse incorporates unique economic features, including player shops, collectible virtual goods, and an in-game building system. Its AAA graphics and meticulously crafted interactive environments add depth to the immersive experience. “The partnership with a music powerhouse like Downtown Music further enriches our universe, adding a melodic dimension to the platform and offering a diverse and entertaining soundscape for players.” said David Evans, CEO of TCG World. “Downtown has a history of being at the forefront of innovation, with this partnership we are merging the tech forward world of music with the rich virtual landscape in the TCG World platform.” Adds Loredana Cacciotti, EVP, Digital Revenue & Licensing at Downtown Music. About TCG World Metaverse: TCG World Metaverse is a revolutionary platform set to change the way we play and experience gaming. With its AAA graphics, curated music, and interactive environments, it provides not only an immersive gaming experience but also offers social and economic benefits to its players, creating a sense of community and belonging. Join TCG World Metaverse now and be a part of this exciting new frontier in gaming, music and eSports. For more details, visit: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Telegram | Discord | Youtube | Twitch | Medium | Instagram | Explore our Web GL Game About STYNGR: The STYNGR platform bridges the worlds of music and gaming. Providing globally licensed music, with access to 100 million+ tracks, STYNGR’s proprietary technology and SDKs simplify the licensing and delivery of music, exclusive drops, user analytics, and royalty payments into any gaming platform. STYNGR also sponsors in-game artist activations, see more at: STYNGR About Downtown Music Holdings: Downtown is the world's leading music services company with over 2 million clients from 145 countries representing a catalog of over 38 million music assets in a wide variety of genres and languages. Downtown's technology and service offerings support creators and businesses in all facets of the music industry including music creation, distribution, publishing, marketing, royalty collection, financing, accounting and payment services. About XRP Ledger The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is an open source, public and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain led by a global developer community. It is fast, energy-efficient, and reliable. For more than ten years, it has been the blockchain best suited to enable settlement and liquidity of tokenized assets at scale. With ease of development, low transaction costs, and a knowledgeable community, it provides developers with a strong open-source foundation for executing on the most demanding projects – without impacting the XRPL’s lean and efficient feature set. XRPL enables a wide variety of services and use cases including payments, decentralized finance, and tokenization. Learn more at XRPL.org. Media Contacts: TCG World: Justin@tcg.world STYNGR: alex@styngr.com Downtown Music Holdings: ecordell@downtownmusic.com XRP Ledger: press@ripple.com Contact Details TCG World Justin@tcg.world

April 10, 2024 04:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Polkadot's and Chainlink's liquidation increases as backers eye Raboo (RABT) as their next move

Total Media

As Polkadot's and Chainlink's liquidation surges, investors are turning their attention to the promising prospects of Raboo (RABT). With a level 2 token presale price of just $0.0036 and projected to surge 100x in 2024, Raboo presents an enticing opportunity. Moreover, its impact on the $62 billion meme market further adds to its appeal. Join us as we explore the potential of this new crypto and its implications for the ever-evolving digital asset landscape. Unveiling Polkadot (DOT): Empowering Interoperable Blockchain Solutions Polkadot (DOT) offers a robust set of features that position it as a leading player in the blockchain space. Its innovative design facilitates interoperability between different blockchains, allowing for seamless communication and data transfer. Polkadot's unique consensus mechanism, known as Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS), ensures a secure and efficient network while enabling token holders to participate in governance decisions. Moreover, Polkadot's scalable architecture accommodates the needs of both developers and users, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of decentralized applications (dApps). With its focus on scalability, interoperability, and governance, Polkadot empowers users to build and connect decentralized systems, making it a cornerstone of the next generation of blockchain technology. Fortifying Trust: Chainlink's Security Features Unveiled Chainlink (LINK) is renowned for its robust security features, ensuring the integrity and reliability of its decentralized oracle network. With its decentralized architecture, Chainlink eliminates single points of failure, mitigating the risk of data manipulation or tampering. Additionally, LINK employs a unique consensus mechanism known as a "Schelling point," which relies on multiple independent nodes to verify and validate data, enhancing trust and accuracy. Furthermore, Chainlink's reputation system incentivizes node operators to provide accurate data feeds by rewarding good behavior and penalizing bad actors. Through these measures, Chainlink maintains a highly secure and resilient oracle network, safeguarding the integrity of smart contracts and enabling secure data transmission across various blockchain platforms. Raboo (RABT): Unleashing Memetic Prosperity Investors are flocking to Raboo (RABT) for its innovative approach to meme culture and promising investment opportunities. With Raboo's Post-to-Earn platform, meme enthusiasts can monetize their social media content, tapping into a lucrative market previously untapped. Analysts predict a staggering 233% growth during presale and a potential 100x increase on launch day, highlighting the immense growth potential of Raboo. Moreover, its unique tokenomics framework offers an exhilarating adventure through meme culture, i ncentivizing users with fun-filled activities and rewarding engagements. Raboo boasts a fully audited contract on the Ethereum blockchain, ensuring reliability and security. This meticulous auditing process provides users with confidence in the platform's integrity and minimizes the risk of vulnerabilities or exploits. With a transparent and secure foundation, Raboo aims to build trust and establish itself as a reputable player in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. With the combination of meme culture integration and lucrative investment prospects, Raboo emerges as a top choice for investors seeking both entertainment and significant returns in cryptos. Conclusion As Polkadot's and Chainlink's liquidation increases, investors are turning to Raboo (RABT) as their next move. Positioned as a promising new crypto, Raboo offers innovative features and enticing opportunities, attracting backers seeking to capitalize on the liquidation trend and explore new investment horizons in the crypto market. You can participate in the Client's presale here. Contact Details Total Media Solutions media@Totalsolutionspr.io

April 09, 2024 06:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Investments & Wealth Institute Awards Recognize Best of the Best in Investment and Wealth Management Industry During its Experience 2024 Annual Conference

Investments & Wealth Institute

The Investments & Wealth Institute (the Institute)—the premier professional association, education provider, and standards body for financial advisors—presented four awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the investment and wealth management body of knowledge during a special awards ceremony at the Institute’s annual flagship annual conference, Experience 2024, in Las Vegas, on April 8, 2024. Investment Consulting Impact Award The Investment Consulting Impact Award honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution and demonstrated commitment to the field of investment consulting, including contributions to industry-specific technology or advances in the advisor skill set. The 2024 honoree is Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD. Coughlin leads the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab, a research program based within MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics. His work as researcher, teacher, advisor, and speaker explores how global demographics, technology, and changing behaviors are transforming business and society. Wealth Management Impact Award The Wealth Management Impact Award honors individuals who have contributed exceptional advancements in the field of private wealth management, embodied by the Investments & Wealth Institute Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) program. The award recognizes key innovations and thought leadership in any of the following CPWA knowledge domains: human dynamics, wealth management strategies, client specialization, and legacy planning. The 2024 honoree is Scott Welch, CIMA®. Welch is the founder of UnconstrainedThought, an independent provider of objective macroeconomic, investment research, and portfolio management advice and consultation services. He has held multiple chief investment officer roles at firms including WisdomTree, Dynasty Financial Partners, and Fortigent. He is an award-winning author and a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Journal Research Award The Journal Research Award honors the author(s) of an original article representing the best writing for the previous year germane to investment consulting and/or private wealth management published in the Journal of Investment Consulting or the Retirement Management Journal. The 2024 honoree is Massimiliano De Santis, PhD, CFP®, for his article, “Optimal Spending and Portfolio Rules to Protect Desired Spending in Retirement” ( RMJ 1-2023). De Santis is lecturer of finance and economics at the McCoy College of Business, Texas State University, and owner, DESMO Wealth Advisors, LLC. Honorable distinction was awarded to David Blanchett, PhD, CFA®, CFP®, and Jason Fichtner, PhD, for their article “Biased Advice? The Relationship Between Financial Professionals’ Compensation and Social Security Retirement Benefit Claiming Decisions” ( RMJ 1-2023). Blanchett is a managing director and head of retirement research for PGIM DC Solutions and Fichtner is chief economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center and a senior fellow with the Alliance for Lifetime Income and the Retirement Income Institute. Investments & Wealth Institute Writing Award The Investments & Wealth Institute Writing Award honors Investments & Wealth Institute members for their excellent editorial contributions to the Investments & Wealth Monitor during the previous year. The 2024 honoree is Moe Allain, RMA®, CPWA®, AAMS®, for his article, “Demystifying the Retirement Conversation with a Behavioral Lens” (November/December 2023). Allain is a vice president and financial advisor at Baird Retirement Management in Memorial City (Houston), Texas. Honorable distinction was awarded to Marcia Mantell, RMA®, NSSA®, and Craig Adamson, RMA®, CRC, CRPS, for their article, “Social Security Claiming Decisions and Withdrawal Strategies for High-Income Clients: Maximizing Social Security Is Not Always the Best Strategy” (November/December 2023). Mantell is the president of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc. and Adamson is a financial planner with TrueWealth Stewardship. Learn more about the Institute’s awards and read the award-winning articles at https://investmentsandwealth.org/about/awards. ABOUT INVESTMENTS & WEALTH INSTITUTE Founded in 1985, the Investments & Wealth Institute is the premier professional association, education provider, and standards body for financial advisors. Through its award-winning events, publications, courses, and acclaimed certifications—Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) certifications—the Institute delivers world class-quality, highly-practical education to more than 30,000 practitioners annually in over 40 countries. Members of the Institute include the industry's most successful investment consultants, advanced financial planners, and private wealth managers who embrace excellence and ethics in applying a broad set of knowledge and skills in their daily work with clients. Learn more at www.investmentsandwealth.org. Contact Details Allison Edmondson +1 303-850-3207 aedmondson@i-w.org Company Website https://investmentsandwealth.org

April 09, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Canadian Lithium Overview and Why Stria Lithium Might Be an Undervalued Investment Option

Stria Lithium Inc.

By Juan Carlos Zuleta Monday, April 8, 2024 7:25 AM EDT Lithium potential in Canada Based on a cursory examination of official information, at least five jurisdictions are seen to have lithium projects in Canada: Québec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Globally, Canada appears in eighth position (together with DRC) in lithium resources and sixth place in lithium reserves. There is no doubt that the potential of lithium in Canada is great. However, it all indicates that we will still have to wait for a few years for its complete takeoff. In 2023, it ranked, together with Zimbabwe, in the sixth position in world lithium production. Nevertheless, this reflects an important improvement over the previous year when it only produced 520 metric tons of contained lithium. Policy and regulatory framework In 2022, the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy was launched. Out of the 31 critical minerals that have been identified, six have been prioritized “for their distinct potential to spur Canadian economic growth and their necessity as inputs for priority supply chains.” They are lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, cooper, and rare earth elements. Regarding the mining laws and regulatory framework in Canada, like in many federal states, mining projects may be impacted by certain federally regulated areas, such as indigenous people’s rights, trade and commerce, railroads, nuclear energy, and environmental issues. Nonetheless, the majority of the areas that will have an impact on a mining project fall under the purview of the provincial governments. There is no special regulatory framework applied to lithium in Canada, other than the recent extension of the concept of mineral resources to lithium from brines despite these typically being found in bedded, sedimentary deposits. The role of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) At the center of this legal package is a general framework for US climate and industrial policy by offering financial incentives for the production and acquisition of domestic energy sources that emit little or no greenhouse gases (GHG), or "clean energy," as well as for the promotion of the use of clean energy. A key to reducing GHG emissions is electric vehicles (EVs). Given its proximity to the US market, this would put Canada in an expectable position as the main supplier of critical minerals for it. However, Canada is interested in taking many steps further in the development of the lithium/battery/EV value chain as one of the 20 countries with whom the US has a free-trade agreement to benefit from the IRA while contributing to the US to meet its IRA targets. The Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain Ranking for 2023 situated Canada in the first place in the world to accomplish this task (See Figure 3 below). The report ranks 30 leading countries’ Li-.ion battery supply chain performance based on 45 metrics across 5 key themes: 1) Availability and supply of key raw materials; 2) manufacturing of battery cells and components; 3) Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) approach; 4) infrastructure, innovation, and industry; and 5) local demand for EVs and energy storage. Canada is seen to have overtaken China as the “leader in forming the battery supply chains of the future.” Significant integration of the country with the US automotive industry contributed to the accomplishment of the “friendshoring” ambitions of the IRA. So did Canada’s policy pledge at the provincial and federal levels. Main ongoing lithium projects in Canada Only 14 companies with at least maiden mineral resource estimates and market capitalization were included in this analysis. For Joint Ventures, the area numbers as well as the mineral resource and reserve estimates were recalculated following the different ownership interest percentages to individualize the participation of the distinct companies. This gave rise to 14 companies and 18 projects. The projects were broken down into 3 groups. Those with mineral resource and reserve estimates from standard feasibility studies; those with mineral resource estimates only from standard technical reports; and those with contained lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) estimates only from standard technical reports. Note that the first two types of projects are hard-rock lithium projects while the third consists of brine lithium projects. The key findings here are: i. The market capitalization ranges from US$5,201M to US$3M. ii. Out of the 18 projects, 7 are JVs and 11 are standalone projects. iii. The total area in the first type of projects was 30,236 ha, 186,174 ha in the second type of projects, and 1,910,069 ha in the third type of projects. iv. Of the 18 projects, 12 are located in Québec, 4 in Ontario, and 2 in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. v. The total resources amounted to 42.779Mt of contained LCE which can be translated into 8.04Mt Li content. This number would exceed by more than 5Mt the resource estimate for Canada by the USGS. However, excluding the contained LCE data corresponding to the two projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan we would end up with 3.71Mt Li content which is only 0.71Mt above the 3Mt Li content estimated by the USGS. This would also imply that the mineral resource estimates of E3 Lithium and LithiumBank would not have been yet homologated by the USGS. Interestingly enough, if the total resources number is confirmed through the ongoing feasibility studies by the different projects, Canada would become the sixth country with the most lithium resources on earth after surpassing Germany and China. vi. The total reserves for the first group of projects reached 4.928Mt of contained LCE which translated into 0.926Mt Li content. This number can be compared to the USGS figure of 0.930Mt Li content for Canada. Similarly, if it is assumed that approximately 45% of those total resources will be converted into reserves after the feasibility studies, they would amount to 3.618Mt Li content, which would put Canada in third place in reserves in the world, after displacing the US, China, and Argentina, only behind Chile, and Australia. Note also that the 5 most advanced projects (i.e. with reserves from standard feasibility studies) are all located in Québec. Comparative Analysis of Stria Lithium Inc. vis-à-vis other similar projects at different stages of development in Canada In this section, a novel indicator of geological potential or exploration efficiency (i.e. Standard Estimate of Mineral Resources/ha) is utilized to show why Stria Lithium Inc. might be undervalued. This company was chosen because of its extremely low market capitalization despite some important milestones achieved over the last two years or so. The following procedure was followed. First, the correlation coefficient between mineral resources per hectare (the indicator of geological potential or exploration efficiency) and market capitalization for the second group of lithium companies was calculated. The result of this exercise was 0.57, meaning that a strong relationship exists between those two variables. This was called the base case. Second, it was found out whether the calculated correlation coefficient was statistically significant. Here a two-tailed t-statistic test of significance was performed resulting in a p-value of less than 10%. This confirmed the existence of a relatively robust association between the above-mentioned variables. Third, it was investigated if any of the lithium projects with higher market capitalization than Stria Lithium Inc. had indicators of geological potential below that of Stria Lithium Inc. In this case, it was found that two projects met this criterion: Rock Tech Lithium Inc. and Green Technology Metals Inc. Therefore, this showed that at least in these two cases, Stria Lithium Inc. is undervalued because although this company has a higher geological potential than the other two projects, its market capitalization was found to be considerably smaller. Fourth, three additional exercises were performed to further validate this result. One was to incorporate the two brine lithium projects of Group # 3 (E3 Lithium Ltd. Project and LithiumBank Resources Corp. Project) into the analysis, another was to include the last project of Group # 1 (Critical Elements Lithium Corp. Project), and the last was to add the three projects. In the two first cases (with correlation coefficients of 0.57, and 0.56, respectively), the outcome was essentially the same as in the base case, whereas in the third (with a correlation coefficient of 0.56) the two-tailed statistic test of significance resulted in a p-value of less than 5%, which validated the working hypothesis for those three added projects as well. This led the analysis to the interesting conclusion that the market capitalization of Stria Lithium Inc. would be undervalued for a total of 5 out of 18 lithium projects in Canada. It was not possible to extend the reasoning to the rest of the projects because of the significantly distinct nature of the five most advanced lithium projects (James Bay, Nemaska, Piedmont-Sayona Mining, Sayona Mining-Investissement with indicators of geological potential on average between 25 and 82 times greater than those of the other two groups of projects, which remains a subject of further research. Positioning of Stria Lithium Inc. as a strong lithium investment option in Canada In what follows, a few points are underscored to position this company as a strong investment option in Canada. To begin with, it is noteworthy that Stria Lithium Corp. has relatively tight float with only 25 million shares outstanding. This financial structure could be perceived as an advantageous setup for potential investors, reflecting a potentially higher value per share due to the limited supply. Considering Stria has 9.9 million shares of Cygnus and 1.2 million in bank plus only 28 million shares outstanding they are pretty well trading at close to cash amount. Secondly, it is clear that Stria’s partnership with Cygnus Metals in the Pontax Central project, in which, for the time being, it has an interest of 49%, seems to be moving forward well. In about a year from the start of the JV, Cygnus, acting as the operator of the project, already managed to obtain a maiden resource estimate that was just used to demonstrate that the company is undervalued. The JV stands out as a particularly promising endeavor. The operational prowess of Cygnus Gold combined with the leadership of David Southam (formerly of Mincor Resources), who brings a wealth of experience in bringing mines into production and securing offtake agreements, presents a compelling case for the JV’s success. Furthermore, the founders’ previous achievements with Bellevue Gold add an additional layer of credibility and potential to this venture. Lastly, a potential synergy may exist between Pontax Central and the James Bay and/or Nemaska projects. In the latter one, a lithium hydroxide is expected for 2025-26. How about joining forces with them to scale up production first at the concentrate level and then at the refining one? Thirdly, at present, Stria continues to assess Pontax II viability. However, the company’s potential in tantalum, which could be extracted as a byproduct of lithium, seems promising. It can be suggested that the average concentration of Ta2O5 in Pontax II would likely be higher than that found in Pontax Central (75 ppm Ta2O5). This is based on a visual observation of tantalum oxide grain counts in till samples on two maps provided by Stria, one of which can be found in its latest corporate presentation. If this information is confirmed, at least through a maiden mineral resource estimate, we could be in front of a tantalum deposit with an average concentration of about 100 ppm Ta2O5, which is the minimum grade required by current tantalum operators in different parts of the world. Tantalum is one of the most valuable minerals nowadays. According to the USGS, in 2023, the average price of tantalum was $190 per kilogram of Ta2O5 content. Following the previous scientific reference, Tantalum (Ta) is mainly used in electronics (which today accounts for approximately 50% of consumption) in which metal-grade Ta powder, capacitor-grade Ta powder, and Ta mill production are utilized in manufacturing sputtering targets and Ta capacitors. In addition, Ta is quite useful as an alloying element for high-temperature alloys (i.e. superalloys) utilized in aerospace engines. Likewise, Ta chemicals such as tantalum oxide, sodium tantalate, and lithium tantalate, among others, constitute the main inputs in optics, semiconductors, and catalysts. Lastly, Ta carbides are mostly used in cutting tools. Interestingly, Ta overall consumption was shown to have grown at 4-5% between 2016 and 2021 with superalloys exhibiting the highest rate of increase (7%), followed by chemicals (5%), sputtering targets (4.5%), and capacitors (1.5%). Note that the use of Ta in carbides was seen to decline by 1%. Here it is argued that the relatively low growth in the consumption of Ta in capacitors can be attributed to saturation of the market and miniaturization of capacitors. However, this could change significantly due to two new sources of demand: 5G telecommunications technologies and electric vehicles (EVs). As a recent piece shows, in cars, Ta is already utilized for infotainment, combi instrument, additional light brake lighting, rain sensors, and air quality sensors. These uses could be multiplied many times in the years to come with the advent of EVs. A total of 5,950 tantalum oxide grains were observed, for an average of 156 grains per sample. As a comparative basis, a regional survey in the same area conducted by the Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources Naturelles du Québec, processed using the same technology, yielded an average count of 36 grains per sample, meaning the average sample from Pontax-II stands at the 97.6 centiles of the regional population. Samples from Pontax include tantalum oxide counts up to 797 grains, the highest count ever recorded by the laboratory. Fourthly, Project Jeremiah stands out for its proximity to vital infrastructure, its location within a mining-supportive community, and the simplicity of its landholder arrangements. Importantly, the surface rights are held by private individuals and a municipality, mitigating the risk of complications often associated with indigenous land claims. This situation not only fosters a smoother path to obtaining necessary approvals but also highlights the project's alignment with the community's economic interests and its strategic position near essential utilities and transportation networks. The ease of access to highways and electricity, combined with its situation in a town with a strong mining heritage, underscores the project's low barrier to entry and its readiness for development. These factors collectively enhance Project Jeremiah's appeal as a strategically located and quickly actionable opportunity within the vibrant Québec lithium mining landscape. In a similar vein to Pontax Central, the fact that Project Jeremiah is in the vicinity of the North American Lithium project, the only lithium project in operation today, and relatively close to the Moblan Project, both of them with plans to go downstream as well, would open comparable opportunities. The broader context in Québec, with its burgeoning lithium mining sector, plays to Stria’s strategic advantage. The government’s investment in lithium and the emerging ecosystem of smaller, quickly deployable projects align with our operational model. Stria Lithium with its strategic projects close to essential infrastructure, is well-positioned to capitalize on these regional advantages. Fifthly, a $4.7 billion memorandum of agreement, which would enable transportation for the resource extraction sectors and support efforts to enhance the standard of living and safeguard the territory, was signed by the Quebec government and James Bay Cree on February 17, 2020. Also known as “La Grande Alliance”, this three-phase deal, which is the result of consultations within the different communities of the Cree Nation and with the government of Quebec, aims at the creation of new employment opportunities, adding value to Quebec’s natural resources, and establishing Quebec as a hub for the world's mining industry, particularly for lithium. Unlike in other parts of the planet where the relations between exploration companies and indigenous communities are characterized by conflict and confrontation, in Quebec, mining firms seem to have been working with Cree communities for years in a cooperative manner. At present, the development agreement appears to have completed the feasibility study of phase 1 and the pre-feasibility studies of phases 2 and 3 and is engaged in a communication, information, and validation campaign. In conclusion, Stria’s Lithium Inc.’s ventures, particularly the JV with Cygnus Metals and Project Jeremiah, stand out as strategically aligned with both the current market dynamics and regional governmental support for lithium mining in Québec. These factors, combined with the company’s tight share, present a compelling value proposition to its stakeholders. Last but not least, the discovery that Canada could have more lithium resources and reserves than China is of utmost importance. It provides further support to BNEF’s contention that Canada is in effect the “leader in forming the battery supply chains of the future.” In this context, the five themes included in the BNEF methodology to rank Canada in such a privileged position acquire the most relevance in Québec, where the most progress in all those areas has been made to date. * This is a compressed version of the article entitled “ Canadian Lithium Overview And Stria Lithium Might Be An Undervalued Investment Option ” published on April 26, 2024, on Seeking Alpha. Interested readers can access the complete article including all the data, tables, graphs, references, and annex, using the following link after joining Seeking Alpha for free: Editor's Note: This article discusses one or more securities that do not trade on a major U.S. exchange. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks.

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