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LaFleur Minerals Expands Gold Portfolio in Abitibi, Bolstering Mine-to-Mill Strategy
LaFleur Minerals acquires the McKenzie East Gold Project in Quebec, adding feedstock potential for its Beacon Gold Mill and strengthening its near-term production outlook.

ESGold CEO Calls 2026 a 'Very Big Year' as Company Nears Production at Quebec Project
ESGold Corp. CEO Gordon Robb highlights the company's progress and milestones for its Montauban Gold-Silver Project, with operations expected to begin in 2026.

UGI to Begin Natural Gas System Upgrades in Lancaster Region
UGI Utilities will start system upgrades in Lancaster City and Township on May 11, 2026, to enhance service reliability and offer natural gas conversion opportunities for some homes and businesses.

Greenland Energy Company Emerges as Key Player in Arctic Oil and Gas Exploration
Greenland Energy Company (NASDAQ: GLND) is advancing exploration in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin, aiming to unlock hydrocarbon potential and enhance global energy security.

Blue Moon Metals Raises C$156.3 Million in Bought Deal Offerings to Advance Key Projects
Blue Moon Metals closed bought deal offerings raising C$156.3 million to fund construction and development of critical mineral projects in the U.S. and Norway.

Newsmax Surpasses 25 Million Social Media Followers, Digital Audience Surges
Newsmax Inc. announced it has exceeded 25 million social media followers, with record digital metrics including a 119% year-over-year increase in Facebook reach, signaling its growing influence in the media landscape.

Nu Skin Reports Mixed Q1 Results, But Field Stabilization Signs Emerge
Nu Skin's Q1 revenue fell short of estimates, yet improvements in brand affiliate confidence and new sales leader growth suggest early stabilization ahead of the Prysm iO ramp.

Lahontan Gold Corp. Emerges as Key Nevada Mining Story with Multi-Asset Portfolio
Lahontan Gold Corp., advancing four gold and silver properties in Nevada's Walker Lane, including its flagship Santa Fe Mine project, offers investors exposure to a promising development story in a world-class mining belt.

LaFleur Minerals Hires Executive Search Firm to Lead Transition to Gold Production
LaFleur Minerals has engaged The Bedford Consulting Group to recruit a senior mining executive as it advances towards restarting gold production at its Beacon Gold Mill, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to production.

Nightfood Holdings Highlights Service Robotics Growth in New Audio Press Release
Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) is featured in a NetworkNewsAudio Audio Press Release discussing the accelerating adoption of service robotics driven by AI and sensor advances, with a focus on its TechForce Robotics unit.

OppFi's Shift to Bank-Enabled Model Through BNCC Acquisition Signals Long-Term Growth Strategy
OppFi's Q1 results show steady performance as it prioritizes credit discipline and platform expansion via the pending BNCC acquisition, which is expected to provide low-cost deposits and drive EPS accretion.

Wheaton Precious Metals Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 18%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced an 18% increase in its quarterly cash dividend for 2026, signaling strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns.

Wheaton Precious Metals Reports Record First-Quarter Results, Driven by Strong Performance from Salobo and Peñasquito
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced record Q1 2026 revenue of $901 million, earnings of $582 million, and operating cash flow of $766 million, highlighting the strength of its streaming model and growth through new agreements.

Pipeline Maturity Reshapes Biotech Valuations as Clinical Progress Gains Weight
The biotechnology industry's valuation model is shifting from a revenue-centric approach to one that prioritizes clinical-stage progression and probability of success, with companies like Oncotelic Therapeutics exemplifying this trend.

Gillian Ragan Foundation to Host First Community Fundraiser at Pinnacle Brewing Company
The Gillian Ragan Foundation, supporting families who lost a child, will hold its inaugural fundraiser on May 17, 2026, featuring a hybrid silent auction to fund mental health therapy and grief counseling.

GameStop Offers $55.5 Billion to Acquire eBay in Surprise Bid
GameStop has made an unsolicited $55.5 billion offer to acquire eBay, a move that could reshape the e-commerce landscape and draws attention from major players like Alibaba.

SKYX Platforms to Discuss Q1 2026 Results and Corporate Developments on May 11 Call
SKYX Platforms Corp. announced a conference call for May 11, 2026, to update investors on first-quarter results and new developments, highlighting its push to make smart home technology a standard in homes and buildings.

NextPlat Corp to Report First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 14
NextPlat Corp announced it will release its Q1 2026 financial results on May 14, 2026, providing investors with key insights into the company's performance in its e-commerce and healthcare solutions segments.

Datavault AI Evaluates Spin-Out of Acoustic Sciences Division as Separate Public Company
Datavault AI is considering a dividend spin-out of its Acoustic Sciences division into a standalone public company named API Media, aiming to unlock shareholder value and allow each business to pursue independent growth strategies.

Nightfood Holdings Gains Spotlight as Service Robotics Market Accelerates
Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) was featured in AINewsWire coverage of the rapidly expanding service robotics market, highlighting the company's focus on scalable AI-driven systems and strategic partnerships amid growing global automation demand.

McEwen Inc. Q1 Results Show Progress Toward 2030 Production Goal of 300,000 GEOs
McEwen Inc. reported Q1 2026 financial results and advanced its plan to reach 250,000-300,000 gold equivalent ounces annually by 2030, with updates on multiple projects and strong gold prices supporting growth.

Nightfood Holdings Launches Enterprise Automation Division, Expanding AI and Robotics Platform Beyond Hospitality
Nightfood Holdings Inc., operating as TechForce Robotics, announced the launch of its Enterprise Automation Division to expand into enterprise-scale automation solutions across multiple industries, signaling a strategic shift beyond its core hospitality focus.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Begins Drill Mobilization for 2026 Program at Murdock Mountain
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has started mobilizing drilling equipment for its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain project, aiming to refine resource estimates in the Meade Peak zone amid growing demand for organic phosphate fertilizers.

Canamera Energy Metals Advances Ionic Clay Rare Earth Strategy Amid Global Supply Shift
Canamera Energy Metals is positioning its ionic clay rare earth projects in Brazil as part of a broader effort to diversify supply chains for Western markets, as global demand for these critical minerals intensifies.

Trilogy Metals Achieves Key Permitting Milestone for High-Grade Arctic Copper Project
Trilogy Metals Inc. has commenced federal permitting for its Arctic Project in Alaska, a high-grade copper deposit critical to meeting rising domestic demand driven by electrification, grid expansion, and defense needs.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Secures GPO Agreement Covering 35 Million Lives for TONMYA Fibromyalgia Treatment
Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced a group purchasing organization agreement effective May 1, 2026, covering approximately 35 million U.S. commercial lives for its FDA-approved non-opioid fibromyalgia treatment TONMYA, expanding patient access.

FG Nexus Forms Special Committee to Explore Strategic Alternatives, Including Affordable Housing Deal
FG Nexus Inc. has established a special committee of independent directors to evaluate strategic alternatives, including a potential business combination with FG Communities, Inc., aiming to expand into income-producing affordable housing.

Olenox Industries to Execute Reverse Stock Split to Regain Nasdaq Compliance
Olenox Industries announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective May 8, 2026, aiming to boost its share price above the $1.00 minimum bid requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq.

Massimo Group Launches Sentinel 770 HVAC UTV, Eyes $10M in 2026 Revenue
Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) has begun pre-orders and dealer orders for its new Sentinel 770 HVAC UTV, targeting a $10 million revenue contribution from the Sentinel line in 2026 by offering factory-integrated climate control at under $20,000.

Service Robotics Adoption Accelerates as Businesses Seek Automation Solutions
The global service robotics market is projected to grow from $31 billion in 2026 to over $131 billion by 2034, driven by workforce shortages and efficiency demands, with companies like Nightfood Holdings positioning themselves in the sector.