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F3 – NEW Discovery – 33.0m Radioactivity with 0.56m >10,000 cps at Broach Lake

On New Trend – 12km South of JR Zone

Kelowna, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – April 15, 2025) – F3 Uranium Corp (TSXV: FUU) (OTCQB: FUUFF) (“F3” or “the Company“) is pleased to announce a new discovery with drillhole PLN25-205 which intersected radioactivity over a total of 33.0m including 0.56m of high radioactivity (>10,000 cps) with a peak of 37,700 cps at 398.34m. The drillhole is still currently in progress, however additional mineralization is not expected.

2025 Handheld Spectrometer Highlights:

Broach Lake: PW Area
PLN25-205 (line 11310S):

  • 0.5m interval with radioactivity of 340 cps between 340.0 and 340.5m, and
  • 0.5m interval with radioactivity of 440 cps between 347.5 and 348.0m, and
  • 0.5m interval with radioactivity of 370 cps between 366.0 and 366.5m, and
  • 8.0m interval with radioactivity peaking 2,500 cps between 373.0m and 381.0m, and
  • 23.5m interval with radioactivity peaking 37,700 cps between 384.0m and 407.5m, including
    • 0.56m composite mineralization >10,000 cps between 389.75m and 398.56m

Sam Hartmann, Vice President Exploration, commented:

“On March 18th we announced anomalous radioactivity at a newly emerging area 12km south of the JR Zone, showing great initial potential with drillhole PLN25-202, peaking at 720cps. This was followed up with an aggressive step back with PLN25-203, which aimed to locate a MLTDEM ground conductor. Encouraging alteration was encountered at depth corresponding with the approximate down-dip projection of the radioactive intervals in PLN25-202, but no anomalous radioactivity was noted. PLN25-204 then tested 60m up-dip of PLN25-202, successfully intersecting the targeted rock units but again with no anomalous radioactivity. Despite these results we decided on one more follow-up to PLN25-202 targeting approximately 50m down-dip (see Image 1 for cross section), this time successfully intersecting high-grade pitchblende mineralization hosted within competent but strongly chloritic and clay altered orthogneisses (see Image 2), in the hanging wall of an unmineralized fault with mineralization starting at a vertical depth of 325 meters from surface. This discovery is particularly meaningful as it is within the Clearwater Domain – a geological package predominantly thought to consist of intrusive rocks and historically considered less prospective for uranium mineralization. These drillholes contain significant intercepts of dioritic rocks – but also the strained and structurally disturbed orthogneisses we target. This strong initial intercept in PLN25-205 is the perfect analog to the approach of the technical team at F3 Uranium; to think out of the box and be persistent. After we finish drilling this hole, we plan to continue drilling on section to improve our understanding of the controls on the mineralization, before moving laterally along strike, which is open in both directions”.

Map 1. Broach Lake -2025 Scintillometer Results

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Image 1: Cross Section: Line 11310S

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Table 1. Drill Hole Summary and Handheld Spectrometer Results

Collar Information *Planned Collar, azi/dip. Final surveys outstanding* Hand-held Spectrometer Results On Mineralized Drillcore (>300 cps / >0.5m minimum)Athabasca Unconformity Depth (m)Total Drillhole Depth (m)
Hole IDSection LineEastingNorthingElevationAzDipFrom
(m)
To
 (m)
Interval (m)Max CPS
PLN25-203lost in overburden
PLN25-203Alost in overburden
PLN25-203B11340S589233639784558648-63160.00160.500.50420160.7722
PLN25-20411295S589389639800358347-63168.50168.900.40310168.88401
PLN25-205*11310S589326639794058646-65340.00340.500.50340168.8TBD
347.50348.000.50440
366.00366.500.50370
373.00373.500.50470
373.50374.000.50370
374.00374.500.50<300
374.50375.000.50540
375.00377.002.00<300
377.00377.500.50510
377.50378.000.50780
378.00378.500.502100
378.50379.000.502500
379.00379.500.50660
379.50380.000.502400
380.00380.500.501400
380.50381.000.502100
384.00384.500.50800
384.50385.000.50770
385.00386.501.50<300
386.50387.000.501900
387.00387.500.503100
387.50388.000.502800
388.00388.500.501600
388.50389.000.50340
389.00389.500.50990
389.50389.750.259300
389.75390.000.2527200
390.00390.500.501700
390.50391.000.50480
391.00391.500.50900
391.50392.000.50670
392.00392.500.501300
392.50393.000.504400
393.00393.500.50590
393.50394.000.50380
394.00394.500.50640
394.50395.000.50420
395.00395.500.50420
395.50396.000.50640
396.00396.500.501400
396.50397.000.50940
397.00397.500.50<300
397.50398.000.50300
398.00398.340.349800
398.34398.500.1637700
398.50398.650.1510400
398.65399.000.358900
399.00399.500.504600
399.50400.000.50760
400.00400.500.50330
400.50401.000.50360
401.00401.500.50910
401.50402.000.501900
402.00402.500.503400
402.50403.000.501900
403.00403.500.501300
403.50404.000.50360
404.00404.500.506200
404.50405.000.50700
405.00405.500.504900
405.50406.000.502200
406.00406.500.502300
406.50407.000.501200
407.00407.500.50430

Handheld spectrometer composite parameters:
1: Minimum Thickness of 0.5m
2: CPS Cut-Off of 300 counts per second
3: Maximum Internal Dilution of 2.0m

Image 2: Uranium Mineralization in PLN25-205

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The natural gamma radiation detected in the drill core, as detailed in this news release, was measured in counts per second (cps) using a handheld Radiation Solutions RS-125 spectrometer which has been calibrated by Radiation Solutions Inc. The Company designates readings exceeding 300 cps on the handheld spectrometer (occasionally referred to as a scintillometer in industry parlance; this colloquial usage stems from historical naming conventions and the shared functionality of detecting gamma radiation a scintillometer)—as “anomalous”, readings above 10,000 cps as “highly radioactive”, and readings surpassing 65,535 cps as “off-scale”. However, readers are cautioned that spectrometer or scintillometer measurements often do not directly or consistently correlate with the uranium grades of the rock samples and should be regarded solely as a preliminary indicator of the presence of radioactive materials.

Samples from the drill core are split into half sections on site. Where possible, samples are standardized at 0.5m down-hole intervals. One-half of the split sample is sent to SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories (an SCC ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 Accredited Facility) in Saskatoon, SK while the other half remains on site for reference. Analysis includes a 63 element suite including boron by ICP-OES, uranium by ICP-MS and gold analysis by ICP-OES and/or AAS.

The Company considers uranium mineralization with assay results of greater than 1.0 weight % U3O8 as “high grade” and results greater than 20.0 weight % U3O8 as “ultra-high grade”.

All depth measurements reported are down-hole and true thicknesses are yet to be determined.

About the Patterson Lake North Project:

The Company’s 42,961-hectare 100% owned Patterson Lake North Project (PLN) is located just within the south-western edge of the Athabasca Basin in proximity to Paladin’s Triple R and NexGen Energy’s Arrow high-grade uranium deposits, an area poised to become the next major area of development for new uranium operations in northern Saskatchewan. The PLN Project consists of the 4,074-hectare Patterson Lake North Property, the 19,864-hectare Minto Property, and the 19,022-hectare Broach Property. All three properties comprising the PLN Project are accessed by Provincial Highway 955; the new JR Zone uranium discovery on the PLN property is located 23km northwest of Paladin’s Triple R deposit.

Qualified Person:

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and approved on behalf of the company by Raymond Ashley, P.Geo., President & COO of F3 Uranium Corp, a Qualified Person. Mr. Ashley has verified the data disclosed.

About F3 Uranium Corp.:

F3 Uranium is a uranium exploration company, focusing on the recently discovered high-grade JR Zone on its Patterson Lake North (PLN) Project in the Western Athabasca Basin. F3 Uranium currently has 3 properties in the Athabasca Basin: Patterson Lake North, Minto, and BroachThe western side of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, is home to some of the world’s largest high grade uranium deposits including Paladin’s Triple R and Nexgen’s Arrow.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, including statements regarding the suitability of the Properties for mining exploration, future payments, issuance of shares and work commitment funds, entry into of a definitive option agreement respecting the Properties, are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company based on information currently available to it. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities, which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

The TSX Venture Exchange and the Canadian Securities Exchange have not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this press release, and do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

F3 Uranium Corp.
750-1620 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y9Y2
Contact Information
Investor Relations
Telephone: 778 484 8030
Email: ir@f3uranium.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Dev Randhawa”
Dev Randhawa, CEO

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AT&T to Provide Fiber Connectivity for Jericho Energy Ventures’ Inaugural AI Modular Data Center Site

TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2025 / Further to its news release dated March 31, 2025, Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:JEV)(OTC PINK:JROOF)(FRA:JLM) (“Jericho”, “JEV” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with AT&T to install a minimum of 10Gbps of fiber optic at its initial Modular High Performance AI Data Center site in Oklahoma. This deployment leverages the latest technology and data transfer protocols and is designed to scale beyond 100Gbps to meet anticipated demand growth.

On March 31, 2025, JEV unveiled its innovative Modular Data center venture, harnessing its natural gas assets and infrastructure to drive the development of advanced, technology-driven, AI-focused computing solutions tailored for the AI era.

Brian Williamson, CEO of Jericho Energy Ventures, commented: “We are moving full steam ahead in building out our AI modular data centers, and partnering with industry-leader AT&T along with others to deploy high-speed fiber connectivity on-site is a critical step in developing a next-generation modular AI computing infrastructure. By leveraging our natural gas assets and strategic locations, we are uniquely positioned to provide scalable, reliable, and cost-effective power solutions to meet the growing demands of the AI age.”

A March 30, 2025, Wall Street Journal article, “The AI Data-Center Boom Is Coming to America’s Heartland,” highlights how Meta and other tech giants are scouring rural America for land, transmission lines and natural gas to power AI operations, drawing them into the heart of the nation’s oil and gas region.

Jericho also announces that it has granted 1,000,000 incentive stock options (the “Options”) under its stock option plan (the “Plan”) to McKenna & Associates, a boutique advisory and investment firm and a 10% security holder of JEV. The firm’s principal is Andrew J. McKenna. The Options are exercisable at a price of C$0.20 for a period of up to 3 years.

Expressing McKenna & Associates’ continued support for JEV, Brian Schafer, President, stated: “Jericho’s launch of its natural gas-powered modular AI data center in Oklahoma is a smart, forward-thinking response to rising U.S. data storage demand. It reflects bold vision and strong execution to merge resilient and deployable data centers that capitalize on the plethora of small natural gas repositories across America’s heartland. I have full confidence in the management team and their strategy, and I remain fully committed to supporting Jericho’s next growth phase — including exploring a U.S. listing — as the Company works to deliver greater shareholder value at this pivotal stage.”

About Jericho Energy Ventures
Jericho is an energy company positioned to meet today’s energy demand as well as the energy transition; owning, operating and developing both traditional hydrocarbon JV assets and advancing the low-carbon energy transition, with active investments in hydrogen. Jericho owns and operates long-held producing oil and gas JV assets in Oklahoma which it is currently developing from cash flows in an effort to further increase production. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hydrogen Technologies, Jericho delivers breakthrough, patented, zero-emission boiler technology to the Commercial & Industrial heat and steam industry. We also hold a strategic investment and board position in California Catalysts (formerly H2U Technologies), a leading developer of advanced materials for electrolysis.

Website: www.jerichoenergyventures.com
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/jericho-energy-ventures
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CONTACT:
Adam Rabiner, Investor Relations
Jericho Energy Ventures Inc.
Tel. 604.343.4534
Email: investorrelations@jerichoenergyventures.com

This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking ‎statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements“) within the meaning of applicable ‎securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or ‎information or current condition, but instead represent only Jericho’s beliefs regarding future ‎events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of ‎Jericho’s control. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as ‎‎”plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, ‎or statements that certain events or conditions “may”, “will” or “may not” occur.‎ Specifically, this ‎news release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among others, the completion of its new Modular Data Centers initiative launch and successful supplier and customer adoption.

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 anticipated in the forward-‎looking statements, which include, but are not limited to: regulatory changes; changes to the ‎definition of, or interpretation of, foreign private issuer status; the impacts of COVID-19 and other ‎infectious diseases; general economic conditions; industry conditions; current and future ‎commodity prices and price volatility; significant and ongoing stock market volatility; currency and ‎interest rate fluctuation; governmental regulation of the energy industry, including environmental ‎regulation; geological, technical and drilling problems; unanticipated operating events; the ‎availability of capital on acceptable terms; the need to obtain required approvals from regulatory ‎authorities; liabilities and risks inherent in oil and gas exploration, development and production ‎operations; liabilities and risks inherent in early stage hydrogen technology projects, energy ‎storage, carbon capture and new energy systems; changes in government environmental ‎objectives or plans; and the other factors described in Jericho’s public filings available at ‎www.sedarplus.ca.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on certain key expectations and ‎‎assumptions ‎of Jericho ‎concerning anticipated financial performance, business prospects, ‎strategies, ‎regulatory regimes, the ‎‎sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out ‎planned activities, the ability to obtain financing on ‎acceptable terms, expansion of consumer ‎adoption of the Company’s (or its subsidiaries’) technologies and products, all of which are ‎subject to change based on ‎market conditions, ‎potential timing delays ‎and other risk factors. Although Jericho believes that these assumptions and the expectations ‎are ‎reasonable based on information currently available to management, such ‎statements are not ‎guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from ‎‎those in the forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-‎looking ‎statements.‎

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists are not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements ‎contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and Jericho does not ‎undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, ‎except as required by applicable securities laws‎.

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.

SOURCE: Jericho Energy Ventures, Inc.



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EMX Receives $6.85M Early Payment from AbraSilver and Repays $10M of Long-Term Debt

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – April 10, 2025) – EMX Royalty Corporation (NYSE American: EMX) (TSXV: EMX) (the “Company” or “EMX”) is pleased to announce that it has received an early final property payment from AbraSilver Resource Corp. (“AbraSilver”) totaling US$6.85 million. This payment, originally due by July 31, 2025, was completed ahead of schedule in exchange for a reduced total obligation from the original US$7.0 million.

EMX retains a 1% NSR on AbraSilver’s Diablillos project, an advanced silver and gold project in Argentina. EMX congratulates AbraSilver on its recent C$58.5 million equity financing to accelerate advancement of Diablillos.

EMX will use the proceeds of the early property payment, together with cash on hand, to make a US$10 million principal payment toward its senior secured term loan facility due to Franco-Nevada Corporation. Following this early principal payment, EMX’s total long-term debt outstanding will be reduced from US$35 million to US$25 million.

About EMX – EMX is a precious and base metals royalty company. EMX’s investors are provided with discovery, development, and commodity price optionality, while limiting exposure to risks inherent to operating companies. The Company’s common shares are listed on the NYSE American Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “EMX”. Please see www.EMXroyalty.com for more information.

For further information contact:

David M. Cole
President and CEO
Phone: (303) 973-8585
Dave@EMXroyalty.com

Stefan Wenger
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (303) 973-8585
SWenger@EMXroyalty.com

Isabel Belger
Investor Relations
Phone: +49 178 4909039
IBelger@EMXroyalty.com

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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” that reflect the Company’s current expectations and projections about its future results. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding perceived merit of properties, exploration results and budgets, mineral reserves and resource estimates, work programs, capital expenditures, timelines, strategic plans, market prices for precious and base metal, or other statements that are not statements of fact. When used in this news release, words such as “estimate,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will”, “believe”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which, by their very nature, are not guarantees of the Company’s future operational or financial performance, and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and factors may include, but are not limited to unavailability of financing, failure to identify commercially viable mineral reserves, fluctuations in the market valuation for commodities, difficulties in obtaining required approvals for the development of a mineral project, increased regulatory compliance costs, expectations of project funding by joint venture partners and other factors.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date otherwise specifically indicated herein. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified in this news release, and other risk factors and forward-looking statements listed in the Company’s MD&A for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (the “MD&A”), and the most recently filed Annual Information Form (“AIF”) for the year ended December 31, 2024, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. More information about the Company, including the MD&A, the AIF and financial statements of the Company, is available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca and on the SEC’s EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.info

SOURCE: EMX Royalty Corp.

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Scout Discoveries Reports Significant Drill Results from the Robber Gulch, SouthOrogrande, and Erickson Ridge Gold Projects, Idaho; Outlines Plans for 2025

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F3 Issues Shares for Interest Debt Settlement

Kelowna, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – April 3, 2025) – F3 Uranium Corp. (TSXV: FUU) (OTCQB: FUUFF) (“F3” or the “Company“) announces that pursuant to its previously announced financing with Denison Mines Corp. from October 2023, (“Denison“) (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) it has elected to settle a portion of the interest owed to date in common shares (the “Debt Settlement”).

The payment to Denison will consist of $225,000 in cash and a total of 562,500 common shares of the corporation at a deemed value of $0.200 per share.

Terms of the Debenture

The Debenture carries a 9% coupon (the “Interest“), payable quarterly, has a maturity date of October 18, 2028, and is convertible at Denison’s option into common shares of the Company at a conversion price of $0.56 per share (the “Conversion Price“). F3, at its sole discretion, may pay up to one-third of the Interest in common shares of F3 issued at a price per common share equal to the volume-weighted average trading price of F3’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV“) for the 20 trading days ending on the day prior to the date on which such payment of Interest is due. Full details of the debenture are noted in the press releases of October 6 and October 18, 2023.

All securities issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement are subject to the approval of the TSX-V and, when issued, a statutory hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance.

The shares-for-debt transaction was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors pursuant to the terms of the debenture and did not require a formal valuation nor minority shareholder approval pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101.

About F3 Uranium Corp.:

F3 Uranium is a uranium exploration company advancing its newly discovered high-grade JR Zone and exploring for additional mineralized zones on its 100%-owned Patterson Lake North (PLN) Property in the southwest Athabasca Basin. F3 Uranium currently has 3 properties in the Athabasca Basin: PLN, Minto and Broach. PLN is accessed by Provincial Highway 955, which transects the property, and the new JR Zone discovery is located ~25km northwest of the Patterson Lake area, host to Paladin Energy’s Triple R and NexGen Energy’s Arrow high-grade uranium deposits and poised to become the next major area of development for uranium operations in northern Saskatchewan. Fission Uranium, which discovered the Triple R deposit, was acquired by Paladin Energy in a merger inked in June 2024 for an implied total equity value of C$1.14 billion.

The Company’s management, headed up by Dev Randhawa as CEO & Chairman, Raymond Ashley as President, and Sam Hartmann as VP Exploration, is the serially successful team that founded Fission Uranium in 2012 and made the Triple R discovery at Patterson Lake South. Previous to that, the same team founded Fission Energy, making the J-Zone discovery at Waterbury Lake in the eastern Athabasca Basin, and built Fission Energy into a TSX Venture 50 Company.

F3 Uranium Corp.
750-1620 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y9Y2

Contact Information
Investor Relations
Telephone: 778-484-8030
Email: ir@f3uranium.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Dev Randhawa”
Dev Randhawa, CEO

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information or statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, statements with respect to the use of proceeds, and the potential for development of new uranium operations in northern Saskatchewan. 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. 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. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of metals, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner and that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company’s views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather conditions, failure to obtain the necessary equipment or machinery, failure to maintain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), increase in costs, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, except as required by law.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this press release, and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Elon Musk says Fort Knox gold reserves should be livestreamed

DOGE leader says American people ‘have a right to see their gold’

Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk on Sunday voiced his support for setting up a livestream of Fort Knox and its gold reserves.

In response to a question about Musk checking on the gold at Fort Knox, the billionaire said he thought it “would be awesome to livestream Fort Knox.”

Fort Knox’s U.S. Bullion Depository is one of several places across the country where the U.S. government keeps its gold reserves. It is located in Kentucky.

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Elon Musk speaks during a town hall in Green Bay, Wis., on March 30, 2025. (ROBIN LEGRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

“I mean, that would be really fun. And after all, it is actually the gold of the American people, so the American people, it seems to me, have a right to see their gold,” he said. 

ELON MUSK’S DOGE PREPARES TO AUDIT US GOLD RESERVES AT FORT KNOX AFTER URGING BY SEN RAND PAUL

“Hopefully, it looks really cool. You know, open the doors like, ‘Is it there? Is that really gold? Let’s check.’ Maybe it’ll be really interesting,” he continued.

Fort Knox entrance with tank display

The entrance to Fort Knox is seen on May 31, 2021. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

Musk said he was “all for it” and that President Donald Trump “says he’s interested in doing it, so hopefully it happens.” 

Conspiracy theories about the status of Fort Knox’s gold have been rampant on social media, and Musk and Trump have also speculated about whether the bullion remains present at the highly secure depository, saying it needs to be confirmed. 

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TRUMP BACKS CONFIRMING FORT KNOX GOLD IS THERE AS TREASURY SAYS IT IS

“Who is confirming that gold wasn’t stolen from Fort Knox?” the DOGE head wrote on social media in mid-February, speculating that “maybe it’s there, maybe it’s not.”

Musk has weighed in on a Fort Knox livestream several times in recent weeks.  

In mid-February, for instance, he said on X that it “would be so cool to do a live video walkthrough of Fort Knox.” He has also said the “ratings on a live broadcast of Fort Knox would be” two fire emojis.

Both current and former Treasury secretaries have said the gold was present at Fort Knox.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a February interview with journalist Dan O’Donnell that “we do an audit every year, so the audit that ended the year Sept. 30, 2024, all the gold is present and accounted for.” 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters outside the White House on March 13, 2025. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

In August 2017, Steven Mnuchin, who served as Treasury secretary in Trump’s first administration, took a trip to Fort Knox, according to the U.S. Mint’s website. Then-Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and members of Congress accompanied him.

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“The gold was there when I visited it. I hope nobody’s moved it. I’m sure they haven’t,” Mnuchin told CNBC last month. “I was the first Treasury secretary to go there in, I think, over 50 years. There’s very serious security protocols in place, obviously, to protect the gold that I can’t talk about. But we went, we saw it, and if President Trump wants it to be audited, that’s obviously something that can be easily done.”

At the time of his Fort Knox visit, he posted on then-Twitter, “Thanks to @usmint staff for hosting at #FortKnox #USBD. First @USTreasury Secretary to visit since John Snyder in 1948. Glad gold is safe!” 

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The United States Bullion Depository is shown at Fort Knox. (Luke Sharrett/Getty Images/File)

Fort Knox is home to 147.3 million fine troy ounces of gold bullion in deep storage, according to data published by the Treasury Department in late February. 

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That represented a “book value” of $6.2 billion. However, based on the price of the precious metal as of Tuesday, Fort Knox’s gold is worth more than $459.2 billion. 

The U.S. Mint said on a webpage dedicated to the U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox that the “only gold removed has been very small quantities used to test the purity of gold during regularly scheduled audits,” and other than that, no gold “has been transferred to or from the Depository for many years.”

Overall, the U.S. Treasury has nearly 261.5 million troy ounces of gold bullion and gold coins “across various U.S. Treasury-maintained locations” in late February, the department reported. 

Michael Dorgan, Bailee Hill and Eric Revell contributed to this report. 

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The Dogs of War are Howling for Gold

Bob Moriarty
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Apr 2, 2025

The recent record high price for gold tells us war approaches. The roll-over for the stock market and cryptocurrencies tells us the debt based Western Financial system is in the process of crashing.

At times the price for gold acts like a thermometer for geopolitical events. Gold says we are going to war.

Israel and its wholly owned pet poodle, DJT, are about to launch a massive attack on Iran based on the fiction that Iran is seconds away from possessing a nuclear weapon. Since Israel possesses some 200-400 nuclear weapons and is not in compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty they certainly don’t want anyone else in the neighborhood to be able to defend themselves.

Israel’s control of so many WMD is not actually a problem for the US because the Symington Amendment prevents the US from providing military or economic aid to countries who do not comply with the regulations of the IAEA. Israel does not comply with the NNPT or the IAEA but you will be pleased to know that Iran is in compliance with both the NNPT and the IAEA in all aspects.

We know the status of Iran’s nuclear weapons program for two important reasons. (1) The top US government official responsible for all our 18 intelligence agencies went on record a long time ago saying, “Iran is not building a nuclear weapon.”

No, sorry. I was mistaken. It was last week.

The 2nd proof of Iran’s nuclear weapons program is the statement by Benjamin Netanyahu in 1992 that Iran was on the verge of having nuclear weapons. Since Netanyahu is one of the top three liars in Israel, we know Iran has no nuclear weapons program.

Iran is not the enemy of the United States. Iran is supported by both Russian and China. Any attack on Iran will be responded to. Given Iran’s 100% successful attacks on Israel in 2024, I think Iran can destroy Israel all by itself but it does have backup.

Iran has no nuclear weapons program. Israel is the only country in the Middle-East controlling nuclear WMD.

But just for a moment let’s pretend the seven B-2 Bombers located on Diego Garcia backed up by nine KC-135 refueling aircraft and numerous C-17 support aircraft, an attack submarine and two aircraft carriers launch a surprise nuclear strike on Iran taking the country totally off guard and murdering 99% of Iranians.

If a girl scout troop with fifteen 12-year-old girls survived but were equipped with three BB guns, two slingshots and a bow and arrow they could close the 39 km wide Strait of Hormuz. 25% of the world’s oil and a third of the world’s LNG passes through that passageway.

A girl scout troop could drive the price of oil $300-$400 a barrel overnight. That would stop the world’s economy in its tracks.

Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Anything not worth doing is not worth doing.

If some group of religious fanatics wanted to destroy the world so they could take over, they would try to attack Iran in the next couple of weeks.

They will lose.

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Bob Moriarty
President: 321gold
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321gold Ltd

http://www.321gold.com/editorials/moriarty/moriarty040225.html

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HyperSciences Secures U.S. Department of Defense Phase 2 SBIR Contract Award to Advance Hypersonic Technology

SPOKANE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HyperSciences, Inc., a leader in advanced hypersonic propulsion and projectile technologies, has been awarded a $1.7M Phase 2 SBIR (Small Business Industry Research) contract with the U.S. Department of Defense as a follow-on to its 2018-2019 NASA SBIR Phase 1 contract. This new contract further develops the company’s revolutionary hypersonic launch system for aerospace applications. This award marks a critical milestone in the company’s growth beyond industrial applications into national defense and space launch, reinforcing its role in next-generation hypersonic capabilities.

From Industrial Innovation to National Security

Originally commercialized for high-speed drilling in industrial mining and tunneling utilizing high speed impact, HyperSciences’ proprietary ram accelerator technology was recognized by NASA in 2018 for its potential to scale up the technology for repetitive suborbital hypersonic testing and hypersonic boosted orbital payload launches with a Phase 1 SBIR award titled: “Low Cost Nano and Micro Satellite Launch Stage and Automated Hypersonic Test Platform.”

The ability to launch payloads without a first-stage rocket boost is expected to provide a cost-effective, reusable alternative to traditional rocket launch methods, eliminating expensive, risky, toxic propellants and enabling rapid, repeatable launches. These capabilities make it particularly well-suited for applications requiring high launch cadence and cost efficiency.

As the US and its allies seek to enhance hypersonic capabilities, HyperSciences created General Hypersonics, Inc. as an initially wholly owned subsidiary in 2024 to focus on national security and space applications. HyperSciences, the parent company, due to its previous NASA Phase 1 and readily available equipment and staff, is responsible for executing this Phase 2 sub-scale capability demonstrator. The government appreciates the dual-use that research and development of a high speed, low-cost commercial-industrial approach brings to government use cases. After delivery of Phase 2 results, HyperSciences plans for future government contracts to occur within subsidiary General Hypersonics, Inc..

This initiative aligns with US and its armed forces’ national security strategies, which designate hypersonics as critical to a multi-domain defense system. Despite billions of dollars spent in recent U.S. investments in hypersonic technology, current conventional rocket-based solutions remain costly and complex with gaps in needed capabilities. HyperSciences’ low-cost, reusable launch platform provides a scalable alternative designed for missile defense testing, intelligence and surveillance operations, and next-generation capabilities.

Advancing U.S. Hypersonic and Space Capabilities

“This testing and development contract further validates our cutting-edge technology and positions us at the forefront of hypersonic innovation,” said Mark Russell, CEO and Founder of HyperSciences and General Hypersonics. “Our system offers a revolutionary approach to hypersonic launch—one that is not only low-cost and reusable but also adaptable for a variety of missions across industrial, defense, and space sectors. By drastically reducing launch costs and infrastructure requirements, we are enabling the U.S. to deploy hypersonic systems from land or sea at a fraction of today’s costs.”

HyperSciences’ technology directly supports the U.S. hypersonic strategic approach, prioritizing cost-effective and rapid hypersonic development. The platform technology is also designed to enable high-cadence, low-cost space access, serving both government and commercial partners. By bridging the gap between hypersonic defense and responsive space launch, HyperSciences and General Hypersonics are redefining the future of national security and global launch capabilities.

For more information, visit https://generalhypersonics.com/

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2311 E Main Ave, Ste 200, Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 443-5746
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Riverside Resources Moves Ahead on Plan to Spin Out Blue Jay to Shareholders After Approval at the Annual and Special Meeting

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – April 1, 2025) – Riverside Resources Inc. (TSXV: RRI) (OTCQB: RVSDF) (FSE: 5YY) (“Riverside” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce that the spin-out of its subsidiary, Blue Jay Gold Corp. (“Blue Jay”), has been approved by shareholders and is now moving forward, with completion potentially expected in May or June of this year. This news follows the plan and actions announced in the Company’s press release dated February 28, 2025, at its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on March 31, 2025 (the “Meeting“), shareholders approved the previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement“) under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “BCBCA“) involving the spin-out of its equity interest in its subsidiary, Blue Jay Gold Corp.

The Arrangement was approved by over 99% of votes cast by shareholders of Riverside (the “Riverside Shareholders“) at the Meeting. Upon completion of the Arrangement, Riverside Shareholders will receive 1/5 of a Blue Jay common share (the “Blue Jay Shares“) for each common share of Riverside held, resulting in shareholders owning shares in two public companies:

  • Riverside, which will continue to focus on its royalty generation and project generator model targeting gold, copper, and rare earth elements in the Americas, and
  • Blue Jay, which will pursue exploration and development of the Pichette-Clist, Oakes and Duc Gold Projects located in northwestern Ontario.

“We are very pleased with the strong shareholder support for the spin-out of Blue Jay, which reflects the confidence in Riverside’s strategy to unlock value through focused project generation and royalties,” said John-Mark Staude, President and CEO of Riverside. “This transaction enables both companies to sharpen their strategic priorities, and we’re excited to see Blue Jay carry forward the Ontario gold assets while Riverside continues to advance its copper, gold, and critical metals portfolio in the Americas.”

“We’re thrilled to launch Blue Jay as a fresh, compelling gold exploration business in one of Canada’s most proven and mining-friendly jurisdictions,” added Geordie Mark, President and CEO of Blue Jay. “Our flagship projects are located in northwestern Ontario, a region that has been producing gold for decades and is home to established infrastructure and major operating gold mines; both past and present. With strong community support, a clean share structure, and a highly prospective land package near active production, Blue Jay offers investors early exposure to a focused exploration company with significant discovery potential.”

John-Mark Staude, CEO of Riverside Resources, and Geordie Mark, CEO of Blue Jay Gold, would like to express their appreciation to shareholders for their support of the spin-out. Click this video LINK where both executives share their enthusiasm for the road ahead and reaffirm their commitment to driving value for shareholders through focused execution and exploration.

All other matters presented to shareholders at the Meeting were also approved, including the receipt of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, setting the number of directors at five, the election of John-Mark Staude, James Clare, Walter Henry, James Ladner and Bryan Wilson to its board of directors for the ensuing year, the re-appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditor and authorization for the directors to fix the auditor’s remuneration, and the re-approval of Riverside’s rolling stock option plan. The special resolution approving the Arrangement pursuant to Section 288 of the BCBCA was virtually unanimously approved by 99.992% of the votes cast by Riverside Shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting.

Subject to final court approval and satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including conditional listing approval by the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV“) for the Blue Jay Shares, the transaction is expected to be completed in Q2 2025.

Riverside believes that the Arrangement will enhance shareholder value by allowing both Riverside and Blue Jay to pursue focused strategies aligned with their respective assets. Following the transaction, Blue Jay will have its own dedicated management team and capital structure to accelerate exploration of the Ontario properties, while Riverside will continue to advance its portfolio of gold, copper, and rare earth projects through partnerships and royalties.

The Blue Jay Shares are expected to be listed on the TSXV following completion of the Arrangement. Additional details about the Arrangement are included in the Company’s management information circular dated February 18, 2025, available on Riverside’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.rivres.com.

About Riverside Resources Inc.
Riverside is a well-funded exploration company driven by value generation and discovery. The Company has over $4M in cash, no debt and less than 75M shares outstanding with a strong portfolio of gold-silver and copper assets and royalties in North America. Riverside has extensive experience and knowledge operating in Mexico and Canada and leverages its large database to generate a portfolio of prospective mineral properties. In addition to Riverside’s own exploration spending, the Company also strives to diversify risk by securing joint-venture and spin-out partnerships to advance multiple assets simultaneously and create more chances for discovery. Riverside has properties available for option, with information available on the Company’s website at www.rivres.com.

ON BEHALF OF RIVERSIDE RESOURCES INC.

“John-Mark Staude”

Dr. John-Mark Staude, President & CEO

For additional information contact:

John-Mark StaudePresident, CEO
Riverside Resources Inc.
info@rivres.com
Phone: (778) 327-6671
Fax: (778) 327-6675
Web: www.rivres.com
Eric NegraeffInvestor RelationsRiverside Resources Inc.
Phone: (778) 327-6671
TF: (877) RIV-RES1
Web: www.rivres.com

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