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37 Capital Makes an Investment in SpendRight, Inc

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:54:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - 37 Capital Inc. (CSE: JJJ) ("37 Capital" or the "Company") announces that it has acquired for US $100,000 a 5% ownership in SpendRight, Inc., an arm's length US based company ("SpendRight"). SpendRight is developing a consumer-focused AI platform designed to help individuals spend more efficiently by surfacing the right deals at the right time and in the right place. The platform learns user preferences, tracks location, and identifies promotional patterns to deliver personalized savings across groceries, dining, retail, and services-transforming what is typically a fragmented discount landscape into a seamless user experience.

Management believes this investment provides excellent value and enormous potential. The Company also has the option for twelve (12) months to purchase an additional 5% ownership for an additional US$200,000, for a total of 10% ownership in SpendRight. 37 Capital will have, for twelve (12) months, the first right of refusal for thirty (30) days on any future financing carried out by SpendRight. In addition, 37 Capital has the right to assign or transfer the Company's interest in SpendRight to any related party of 37 Capital.

President & CEO Mr. Jake Kalpakian, states "The Company continues to be in the mineral exploration sector and will continue its focus on acquiring and or developing mineral properties, however the opportunity to also take a small interest in SpendRight, Inc. was too compelling to pass up."

SpendRight's President, Mr. Daniel Schultz, states "I am thrilled to partner with 37 Capital and appreciate their belief in what we are building. SpendRight is designed to transform how consumers spend by delivering intelligent, real-time guidance on when and where to make everyday purchases."

For more information on the Company, you may contact Jake H. Kalpakian at (604) 681-0204 ext. 6105, or visit the Company's website at www.37capitalinc.com, or the CSE's website by using the following direct link: http://thecse.com/en/listings/mining/37-capital-inc.

On Behalf of the Board of 37 Capital Inc.,

"Jake H. Kalpakian"

____________________

Jake H. Kalpakian,
President and CEO

The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered speculative.

Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking". Forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements regarding future plans, projected or proposed financings, costs, objectives, economic or technical performance, or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. In this News Release, words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "enable", "feel", "seek", "project", "predict", "potential", "should", "might", "objective", "believe", "expect", "propose", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "plans" "estimate", and similar words are used to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, projections and estimations, there can be no assurance that these assumptions, projections or estimations are accurate. Readers, shareholders and investors are therefore cautioned not to place reliance on any forward-looking statements as the plans, assumptions, intentions or expectations upon which they are based might not occur.

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Québec Nickel Corp. Announces Closing of Private Placement

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:53:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Québec Nickel Corp. (CSE: QNI) (FSE: 7lB0) (OTCQB: QNICF) ("QNI" or the "Company") announces that it has closed its previously announced (March 4, 2026) non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of $777,250.

Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued 3,109,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0. 25 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable to acquire one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.40 per share for a period of two years from the date of issuance.

The Units were issued pursuant to applicable prospectus exemptions, including the family, friends and business associates exemption, the accredited investor exemption and equivalent exemptions under applicable Canadian securities laws.

The Company paid aggregate cash finder's fees in connection with the Offering of $23,900.00 in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange and applicable securities legislation. No securities were issued as finder's compensation.

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for general working capital purposes, including advancing the Company's exploration activities and evaluating strategic opportunities.

All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws, expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance. The Offering remains subject to final acceptance of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Johan Lambrechts
Chief Executive Officer and Director
1 (855) 764-2535 (QNICKEL)
info@quebecnickel.com

The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

About Québec Nickel Corp.
Québec Nickel Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing critical metals (Au-Ni-Cu-Co-PGE) projects in North America. Additional information about Québec Nickel Corp. is available at www.quebecnickel.com.

CAUTIONARY AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are 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. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market, or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates, opinions, or other factors should change.

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Auric Minerals Corp. Announces Filing of Amended and Restated Offering Document for LIFE Offering

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:10:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Auric Minerals Corp. (CSE: AUMC) (FSE: QJ4) ("Auric" or the "Company") announces that, further to its news release dated April 2, 2026, it has filed an amended and restated offering document (the "Amended Offering Document") in connection with its previously announced listed issuer financing exemption offering (the "LIFE Offering").

The LIFE Offering will now be conducted in reliance on Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, as modified by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 - Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption. The Amended Offering Document reflects a revision to the terms of the warrants to be issued under the LIFE Offering.

Pursuant to the amendment, the exercise period of the warrants underlying the units has been revised to provide that the warrants will be exercisable for a period of 24 months, commencing on the date that is 60 days following the date of issuance of such warrants.

All other terms of the LIFE Offering remain as previously disclosed, except as amended by the Amended Offering Document.

The Amended Offering Document is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and should be reviewed by prospective investors prior to making an investment decision.

About the Company

Auric is a mineral exploration company based in Oakville, Ontario and holds options over a growing property position of highly prospective Uranium properties in Labrador's Central Mineral Belt, Quebec; and a gold property, Goodeye, in British Columbia, Canada.

Auric is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, acquisition, exploration and development of mineral projects. The Company holds a 100% interest in mineral properties covering over 26,500 hectares across multiple mineralized corridors in the English Lake Project, Otter Lake Project and Kan Project in the Central Mineral Belt of Labrador, Canada. The Company also holds the exclusive option to acquire 100% interest in the Goodeye Property, located southwest of the town of Rossland, British Columbia, Canada, consisting of three contiguous Mineral Claims covering approximately 1,907 hectares located in the Trail Creek Mining Division of British Columbia.

For more information:

Chris Huggins, CEO & Director
Auric Minerals Corp.

(604) 968-4844
chris@greenwood.capital

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the statements of historical fact, this news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. "Forward-looking information" in this news release includes information about the Company's intentions, statements respecting completion of the LIFE Offering, plans and future actions described herein and the terms thereon. The forward-looking information in this news release reflects the current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. The Company has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of the Company's normal course of business. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

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

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Vortex Metals Announces Extension of Non-Brokered Private Placement

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:05:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Vortex Metals Inc. (TSXV: VMS) (FSE: DM8) (OTCQB: VMSSF) ("Vortex" or the "Company") announces that, further to its news releases dated March 9, 2026 and April 8, 2026, the Company has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") for a 30-day price protection extension to complete the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of $0.05 per Unit (the "Second Tranche"). The Company intends to complete the Second Tranche in the next few weeks.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Common Share") and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable into one Common Share at a price of $0.06 per Warrant for a period of three years from the date of issuance, subject to adjustment in certain events. The expiry date of the Warrants is subject to acceleration such that, if after 12 months from the date of issuance, the closing price of the Common Shares on any Canadian stock exchange equals or exceeds $0.20 for 10 consecutive trading days, the Issuer, within 15 business days of such event, shall be entitled to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants to a date that is 30 calendar days from the date that notice of such acceleration is given via news release by the Issuer (the "Accelerated Exercise Period"), with the new expiry date specified in such news release; any unexercised Warrants shall automatically expire at the end of the Accelerated Exercise Period.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Second Tranche for exploration activities at the Company's Illapel Copper-Silver Project in Chile and for general working capital purposes.

Closing of the Second Tranche is subject to receipt of further subscriptions and all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, including the approval of TSXV. All securities issued with respect to the Second Tranche will be subject to a hold period expiring four-months and one day after the date of issuance, in addition to such other restrictions as may apply under applicable securities laws of jurisdictions outside Canada.

None of the securities to be sold in connection with the Second Tranche will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and no such securities may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Vortex Metals Inc.

Vortex Metals Inc. is a copper focused exploration and development company with a diversified portfolio of exploration projects in Chile and Mexico. Vortex holds an option to acquire up to 80% interest in the brownfield Illapel Copper Project in Chile and through its Mexican subsidiary Empresa Minera Acagold, S.A. de C.V., it owns 100% interest in two drill-ready high-potential copper-gold volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) properties, Riqueza Marina and Zaachila, in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Company emphasizes responsible exploration, community engagement, and environmental stewardship to meet the rising global demand for copper.

Contact Information:

Vikas Ranjan, President
vranjan@vortexmetals.ca

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things: the completion of the Second Tranche and the intended use of proceeds raised thereunder; and the receipt of final regulatory approval from the TSXV.

These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: delays in obtaining or failure to obtain the required regulatory approvals for the Second Tranche; market uncertainty; the inability of the Company to complete the Second Tranche on the terms disclosed, or at all; and changes in the Company's business plans impacting the intended use of proceeds raised under the Second Tranche.

In making the forward looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that: the Company will obtain the required regulatory approvals for the Second Tranche and the Company will use the proceeds of the Second Tranche as currently anticipated. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such 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 and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Canadian Critical Minerals Announces Adoption of Semi-Annual Financial Reporting Trial

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:05:00 -0400

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Canadian Critical Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CCMI) (OTCQB: RIINF) ("CCMI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its intention to participate in the Semi-Annual Reporting ("SAR") Pilot Program recently adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).

The SAR Pilot: Implemented through Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933, allows eligible venture issuers listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) to voluntarily move from a quarterly to a semi-annual financial reporting framework. By adopting the SAR, CCMI aims to reduce the administrative and financial burden associated with quarterly reporting, allowing management to focus resources on advancement of the Bull River Mine project.

Transition Details - CCMI's fiscal year ends on May 31, 2026. Under the SAR Pilot, the Company will be exempt from filing interim financial reports and related Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for its first and third quarters.

Initial Interim Period: The Company will not file an interim report for the third quarter (Q3) ending February 28, 2026.
Ongoing Reporting: CCMI will continue to file audited annual financial statements (due within 120 days of May 31, 2026, and six-month interim financial reports (due within 60 days of November 30).
Continued Disclosure: The Company remains committed to timely disclosure and will continue to report all material changes and significant developments as required under National Instrument 51-102.
Eligibility: CCMI confirms it meets the pilot program's eligibility criteria, which includes being a venture issuer with annual revenues of less than$10 million and maintaining a clean 12-month continuous disclosure record.
Continued Participation: Should the Company cease to continue participating in the SAR Pilot Program, it will announce it in a future news release.

About Canadian Critical Minerals Inc.

CCMI is a mining company primarily focused on copper production assets in Canada. CCMI's main asset is the 100% owned Bull River Mine project (150 million lbs of copper) near Cranbrook, British Columbia which has a Mineral Resource containing copper, gold and silver. CCMI also owns a 4% interest in XXIX Metal Corp. which holds a 100% interest in the Thierry copper project near Pickle Lake, Ontario and a 100% interest in the Opemiska copper project near Chapais-Chibougamau, Quebec.

Contact Information
Canadian Critical Minerals Inc.
Ian Berzins
President & Chief Executive Officer
M: +1-403-512-8202
E: iberzins@canadiancriticalmineralsinc.com
Website: www.canadiancriticalmineralsinc.com

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements about strategic plans, future work programs and objectives and expected results from such work programs. Forward-looking information necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; and other risks.

Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information and the risks identified in the Company's continuous disclosure record. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. All forward-looking information contained in this news release is given as of the date hereof and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof. 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, except as required by law.

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

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Mandeville Ventures Provides Update on Proposed Qualifying Transaction with Quantropi Inc.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Mandeville Ventures Inc. (TSXV: MAND.P) (the "Corporation" or "Mandeville"), a capital pool company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"), announced today that it has extended the period for the completion of due diligence and the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement in respect of its proposed business combination with Quantropi Inc. announced on December 29, 2025 and updated on May 31, 2026 (the "Proposed Transaction"), from April 17, 2026 to April 24, 2026. There were no other changes to the terms of the Proposed Transaction as previously announced.

In accordance with the policies of the TSXV, the Mandeville shares are currently halted from trading and will remain halted until such time as the TSXV determines, which, depending on the policies of the TSXV, may not occur until completion of the Proposed Transaction.

There can be no assurance that the parties will enter into a definitive agreement or that the Proposed Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

For further information, please contact:

Dean Hanisch
Mandeville Ventures Inc., CEO
e: deanhanisch@hotmail.com
p: (613) 612-6060

Completion of the Proposed Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, TSXV acceptance and if applicable pursuant to Exchange Requirements (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV), majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Proposed Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

The TSXV has in no way passed upon the merits of the Proposed Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Black Swan Graphene to Complete the Acquisition of Québec-Based Injection Molding Specialist Falpaco

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:49:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQX: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Falpaco Rubber and Plastic Inc. ("Falpaco"), a well-established Québec-based manufacturer specializing in the custom molding of plastic and rubber components, for total consideration of C$12.7 million, on a cash-free debt-free basis, subject to post-closing adjustments (the "Acquisition") pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated March 22, 2026 entered into among Claude Robichaud ("Robichaud"), 9032-3627 Québec Inc., a company wholly-owned by Robichaud, and Fiducie Familiale Robichaud (Robichaud Family Trust), each in his or its capacity as a seller thereunder, Falpaco, the Company and Black Swan Acquisition Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as the purchaser thereunder (the "Purchase Agreement").

The Acquisition was funded through a combination of C$4.2 million of Black Swan's available cash on hand, C$6.7 million under a debt financing provided by the Desjardins Group (the "Debt Financing"), and the issuance of 1,800,000 Black Swan common shares at a deemed issuance price of C$1.00 per share. The Black Swan common shares issued in connection with the Acquisition are subject to a four-month hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws.

Strategic Alignment and Commercial Opportunity

The Acquisition represents a key step in Black Swan's strategy to accelerate the commercialization of graphene products by vertically integrating downstream manufacturing capabilities and moving closer to end customers. By combining Black Swan's proprietary graphene materials and formulation expertise with Falpaco's injection molding know-how, customer relationships, and industrial scale, the Company believes it is uniquely positioned to shorten development cycles and transition more rapidly from product validation to commercial adoption.

Falpaco currently generates approximately C$7.4 million in annual sales, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7% over the past five years, with a demonstrated track record of growth across multiple industrial end markets. The integration of graphene solutions is expected to provide Falpaco with a meaningful competitive advantage, supporting accelerated growth and further increasing its overall value.

Falpaco's manufacturing profile is particularly well aligned with Black Swan's product offering, as it predominantly works with polymers in which Black Swan's graphene solutions have demonstrated particularly strong performance benefits. Moreover, Falpaco operates as a value-added partner to its customers, frequently contributing to product design, development, material selection, and performance enhancement, rather than acting solely as a standardized contract manufacturer. This positioning provides a natural pathway for integrating graphene-based enhancements into both existing and future customer products.

Located on J.-A. Bombardier Street in the Industrial Park of Granby, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Montréal, Québec, Falpaco employs approximately 45 full-time personnel and serves a diversified base of well-rooted customers across multiple industrial sectors. The company offers a broad range of injection molding services, including bi-injection and overmolding, supported by in-house capabilities in mold design, tooling, and process optimization. Falpaco is recognized for its technical expertise, manufacturing flexibility, and ability to deliver high-quality, customized components tailored to customer specifications across multiple industries.

"This expansion into downstream manufacturing represents a natural extension of our commercialization strategy. Falpaco brings industrial credibility, close customer relationships, and manufacturing expertise that materially enhance our ability to deploy graphene at scale. We view this as a compelling operational and financial fit, with graphene acting as a catalyst for growth and value creation within an already well-established business. This integrated platform also enables faster iteration and deployment of graphene-enhanced solutions to market by reducing the need for prolonged joint R&D cycles and enhances the Company's ability to engage with larger customers," commented Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Swan.

"We couldn't be more excited to join Black Swan Graphene. This transaction opens the door for Falpaco and its customers to benefit from advanced graphene-based solutions, while preserving the entrepreneurial and technical culture that has driven our success. We all look forward to working closely with the Black Swan team to bring innovative, high-performance products to market," added Claude Robichaud, President and shareholder of Falpaco.

Debt Financing Provided by Desjardins Group

The Debt Financing consists of a C$4.7 million renewable term loan and a C$2.0 million revolving operating line of credit. The facilities bear interest at Desjardins' prime rate and are secured by Falpaco's business assets, subject to customary financial covenants. Desjardins has been Falpaco's trusted financial partner since its inception and has a deep understanding of its operations, customer base, and industry positioning. The continued support of Desjardins, on standard commercial terms, reflects the strength, stability, and cash-generating profile of Falpaco's business. The financing package provides Black Swan with a solid capital structure to support working capital, ongoing operations, and future growth initiatives.

The renewable term loan component of the Debt Financing has a maturity date of April 14, 2027, and is repayable in equal and consecutive monthly instalments of principal based on an amortization period of 84 months, with any remaining outstanding principal, together with accrued interest and other amounts owing, due at maturity. The term loan is subject to an automatic annual renewal feature whereby the maturity date will be extended by an additional one-year period unless, within the prescribed notice period, either party elects not to renew, requests a renewal on different terms, or repayment of the outstanding balance is otherwise required or effected, in each case in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement.

Loan Agreement

In connection with the Acquisition, the Company and Robichaud, one of the founders and the current President of Falpaco, entered into a loan agreement whereby, among other things, (i) Robichaud granted an unsecured loan of C$1.8 million to the Company at a rate of 8% per annum (the "Loan"), (ii) the Loan will be repayable by the Company in equal monthly instalments over a period of 36 months, (iii) the interest on the Loan will be paid on the 6^th, 12^th, 18^th, 24^th, 30^th and 36^th month following the date of the Loan in arrears, in cash or, at the option of the Company and subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), in Black Swan common shares, such number of shares to be determined on a monthly basis during each such six-month period by dividing the amount of interest owing by the Company by the volume weighted average price of the Black Swan common shares on the Exchange for each such month during such six-month period, subject to, among other things, such price being in compliance with the policies of the Exchange, and (iv) the Company will be entitled to set off any payment of the Loan against any indemnity claims under the Purchase Agreement. The Loan will be used by the Company for general corporate purposes, including integrating Falpaco and its business into the Company's operations.

Additional Disclosures

In connection with the Acquisition, Falpaco and Robichaud entered into a new employment agreement. None of the sellers of Falpaco is not at arm's length with the Company. No finder's fee was paid in connection with the Acquisition.

Legal Counsels

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP acted as legal advisor to Black Swan and Cabinet Juridique Panneton inc. acted as legal advisor to Falpaco and Robichaud.

About Falpaco Rubber and Plastic Inc.

Falpaco, based in Granby, Québec, is a well-established manufacturer specializing in the custom molding of plastic and rubber components. Falpaco offers a broad range of injection molding services, including bi-injection and overmolding, supported by in-house expertise in mold design, tooling, and process optimization. Serving a diversified customer base across multiple industrial sectors, the company is recognized for its technical know-how, manufacturing flexibility, and ability to deliver high-quality, value-added components tailored to customer specifications.

More information is available at: https://www.falpaco.ca.

About Black Swan Graphene Inc.

Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several volume-driven industrial sectors. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed over more than a decade of research by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd ("Thomas Swan"), which remains a key shareholder and commercial partner of Black Swan. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials innovation. More recently, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch^TM (or GEM^TM) polymer products.

More information is available at: www.blackswangraphene.com.

For more information, please contact:

Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Development
phardy@blackswangraphene.com
+1 (416) 844-7365

Neither 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved. All statements in this news release that are not historical are forward-looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future including, without limitation, statements with respect to: the impact of the Acquisition on the Company, including on its growth and margin, on its commercialization of graphene and market acceptance, on its development cycles and on its customer products. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable and reflect expectations of future developments and other factors which management believes to be reasonable and relevant, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, market acceptance of Graphene-enhanced products, and mid to long-term sustainability of customer relations and profitability of Falpaco. Other factors may also adversely affect the future results or performance of the Company, including general economic, market or business conditions, changes in the financial markets and in the demand for graphene and graphene products, changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting the graphene industry. The inflationary pressures, fluctuations in interest rates, bilateral and multilateral trade conflicts, the global financial and geopolitical climate and major conflicts in various regions, including Ukraine and the Middle East, are some additional factors that are affecting current economic conditions and increasing economic uncertainty, which may impact the Company's operating performance, financial position, and future prospects. Collectively, the potential impacts of this economic environment pose risks that are currently indescribable and immeasurable. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and, accordingly, are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of such statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward‐looking information whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

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Casa Minerals Inc. Provides Update on Investor Relations Engagement

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:45:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the "Company" or "Casa"), is providing an update on its previously entered investor relations agreement with BorsenBlick (SnowBridge Limited) and Independent Trading Group ("ITG").

On February 11, 2026, the Company announced that it entered into a digital marketing agreement (the "BorsenBlick Agreement") with SnowBridge Limited (dba BorsenBlick), a European-based marketing agency, to support investor awareness and strengthen its brand visibility. Under the agreement, BorsenBlick provided online marketing and awareness services for an initial budget of $161,000 for a 2 month term, of which $80,5000 was paid on February 12, 2026 and $80,500 was paid on March 11, 2026. The services were completed on April 10, 2026. Both BorsenBlick and its principals are arm's length to the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right to acquire such an interest.

On March 31, 2026, the Company engaged the services of ITG to provide market-making services in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policies. ITG will trade shares of the company on the TSX-V and all other trading venues with the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the company's common shares.

Under the agreement, ITG will receive compensation of $6,000 per month, payable monthly in advance. ITG will use its own funds in connection with the market making services. The agreement is for an initial term of one month and will renew for additional one-month terms, at the same compensation, unless terminated. The agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days of notice. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and ITG will not receive shares or options as compensation. ITG and the company are unrelated and unaffiliated entities, and at the time of the agreement, neither ITG nor its principals have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of the company.

About Independent Trading Group (ITG) Inc.
Independent Trading Group is a Toronto-based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in market-making, liquidity provision, agency execution, ultralow-latency connectivity and bespoke algorithmic trading solutions. Established in 1992, with a focus on market structure, execution and trading, ITG has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high-quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors.

About Casa Minerals Inc.
The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in Canada and the USA. Casa owns ninety percent (90%) interest in the Congress gold mine (Arizona, USA). Additionally, the Company owns a one hundred percent (100%) interest in the polymetallic Pitman (BC, Canada) and has an option to acquire a seventy-five percent (75%) interest in the Arsenault VMS Property (BC, Canada).

On Behalf of Board of Directors
Farshad Shirvani, M.Sc. Geology
President and CEO

For more information, please contact:
Casa Minerals Inc.
Farshad Shirvani, President & CEO
Phone: (604) 678-9587
Email: contact@casaminerals.com
https://www.casaminerals.com

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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Delta Resources Announces Premium Charity Flow Through Financing

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:40:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Delta Resources Limited (TSXV: DLTA) (OTC Pink: DTARF) (FSE: 6GO1) ("Delta" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that, subject to all regulatory approvals, the Company has entered into an arrangement with Wealth Creation Preservation & Donation Inc. ("WCPD") for a non-brokered structured private placement offering (the "Offering"), consisting of the issuance of up to 20,408,164 Charity Flow-Through Units (the "Units") at a price of $0.245 per FT Unit, to raise gross proceeds of up to $5,000,000.18, each FT Unit consisting of one (1) flow-through common share ("FT Share") of the Company and one-half of one non-flow-through common share purchase warrant ("Warrant").

Each Warrant will be exercisable to acquire one additional non-flow-through common share of the Company at a price of $0.28 for 30 months following the date of issuance.

The Private Placement is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company will use an amount equal to the gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the FT Units, pursuant to the provisions in the Income Tax Act (Canada), to incur eligible "Canadian exploration expenses" that qualify as "flow-through mining expenditures" as both terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Qualifying Expenditures") on or before December 31, 2027.

The Company plans to use the proceeds from the Offering to conduct further exploration at the Delta 1 property in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The Offering is expected to close on or about April 30, 2026, and is subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals, including, but not limited to, acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. The Offered Securities will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the closing date of the Offering in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Qualified Person
Daniel Boudreau, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration at Delta Resources Limited, is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.

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

About Delta Resources Limited

Delta Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on its Delta-1 Gold Project in Ontario, where it has identified a large, near-surface gold system located approximately 50 km west of Thunder Bay, adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway.

The Eureka Gold Deposit extends over 2.5 km in strike length and to depths exceeding 300 metres, with mineralization observed to approximately 600 metres vertical depth and remaining open in all directions. The property spans 297 km² and hosts multiple prospective mineralized corridors.

We seek safe harbor. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange has not approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein.

For Further Information:

Frank Candido, Chairman
Tel: 514-969-5530
fcandido@deltaresources.ca

Ron Kopas, CEO
rkopas@deltaresources.ca

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Some statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words and phrases (including negative or grammatical variations) or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and involves risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual facts to differ materially. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those anticipated by management. The forward-looking information contained in this press release constitutes management's current estimates, as of the date of this press release, with respect to the matters covered thereby. We expect that these estimates will change as new information is received. While we may elect to update these estimates at any time, we do not undertake to update any estimate at any particular time or in response to any event.

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ESGold Completes Shares for Services Transaction

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) (FSE: Z7D) ("ESGold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to the Company's Press Release dated March 6, 2025 and pursuant to the terms of the previously announced Advertising Agreement between the Company and AGORACOM dated January 29, 2025 for online marketing services, the Company is pleased to announce that it has issued 305,088 common shares to AGORACOM for services rendered at a price of approximately $0.467 per common share for aggregate consideration deemed at $125,000 plus HST, which is in accordance with the Canadian Securities Exchange Policies. The common shares issued in this transaction have the requisite four month and one day hold period pursuant to applicable securities laws, and the transaction remain subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About ESGold Corp.

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) (FSE: Z7D) is a fully permitted, fully funded, pre-production mining company advancing a scalable clean mining model across North and South America. The Company's flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec is under construction with production anticipated in 2026. With a dual-track strategy of cash flow today and discovery tomorrow, ESGold is building a platform for clean, sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.

For more information, please contact ESGold Corp. at +1-888-370-1059 or visit esgold.com for additional resources, including a French version of this press release, past news releases, a 3D model of the Montauban processing plant, media interviews, and opinion-editorial pieces.

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For further information please contact ir@esgold.com or 604-885-1348, or to connect directly, please reach out to Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold Corp. at gordon@esgold.com or 250-217-2321.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
ESGold Corp.
Gordon Robb
Chief Executive Officer & Director
info@esgold.com
+1-888-370-1059

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding metallurgical recoveries, project economics, construction timelines, and exploration potential. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions believed to be current but involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Historical data referenced herein is not current, has not been independently verified by ESGold, and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. ESGold disclaims any obligation to update or revise forward-looking information except as required by law.

These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other things: conditions in general economic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of potential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related disruptions at any of the Company's operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a timely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to properties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company's ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based on historical data; general market and industry conditions; and those factors identified under the caption "Risks Factors" in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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