What You Need To Know
• Commercial-grade fumed silica achieved at pilot scale, triggering inbound interest
• New technology demand could push fumed silica beyond existing global capacity
• UL 1642 cell-level certification opens U.S. battery commercialization pathways
• Hydrogen is advancing toward defined remote and industrial energy use cases
In this wide ranging discussion, Bernard Tourillon joins usto unpack what management describes as a turning point year. After years of development across three advanced material platforms, the conversation makes clear that HPQ is no longer operating in a purely R&D driven phase.
The shift began when HPQ successfully replicated commercial grade fumed silica at pilot scale. That milestone did more than validate the process. It triggered unsolicited outreach from multiple external groups tied to advanced technology infrastructure.
Management outlined why fumed silica is increasingly being viewed as a strategic material rather than a niche industrial input. Emerging technology infrastructure requires materials that can withstand higher performance thresholds, and existing supply chains may not be positioned to respond quickly.
Today, roughly half of global fumed silica supply is produced in China. At the same time, traditional producers face long construction timelines, complex permitting, and high energy intensity when adding new capacity.
HPQ’s process takes a different approach by converting quartz directly into fumed silica in a single step. This enables faster permitting, simpler plant construction, and modular expansion once the first commercial facility is built.
The company believes this structural advantage could become increasingly relevant if demand accelerates faster than incumbents can scale.
On the battery side, HPQ achieved UL 1642 cell level certification, which management repeatedly described as a critical inflection point. Without this certification, customers face barriers related to insurance, transportation, and regulatory compliance.
With certification now in place, discussions can move from technical interest to practical execution.
According to Tourillon, this allows conversations to advance into customer qualification, volume planning, and partnership structures, particularly in the U.S. market. The company is now developing multiple battery iterations tailored to different performance profiles, including applications such as drones and mobility platforms.
Government involvement was also highlighted as a form of validation rather than dependence. Funding is structured to support ongoing scale up as milestones are met, rather than requiring full capital commitment in advance.
While hydrogen remains earlier in its commercialization timeline, management emphasized that its role is becoming more concrete. The technology is designed for decentralized energy environments where diesel remains the default option due to logistics and reliability constraints.
Examples discussed include northern housing developments, mining camps, and remote industrial sites. HPQ’s approach uses recycled aluminum as a stable energy carrier that can be stored indefinitely and activated on demand to produce energy and heat.
Tourillon noted that economics and demand visibility are improving, with expectations that early 2026 will begin to demonstrate clearer commercial validation for this platform.
One of the most consequential moments in the interview came during a candid discussion about corporate structure. With all three platforms advancing simultaneously, management acknowledged that the current structure may not fully reflect underlying value.
“The reality is that the sum of our parts is bigger than the company.”
Tourillon confirmed that 2026 is likely the year when formal separation processes begin, with fumed silica identified as the most probable first candidate for independence. The company is already structurally prepared for this outcome through existing subsidiaries.
🚨 Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! 🚨
Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today.
🔋 HPQ Silicon (TSXV: HPQ)
HPQ says its ENDURA+ lithium-ion cells (popular 18650 & 21700 formats) have secured UL 1642 certification, a key U.S. safety standard required before cells can enter commercial supply chains. Combined with its previously announced UN 38.3 transport approval, HPQ says it has now cleared the regulatory path for U.S. commercial sales—opening the door to OEM qualification discussions, pilot programs, and potential commercial agreements.
💳 XTM Inc. (CSE: PAID)
XTM, through its majority-owned subsidiary Everyday Payments, has completed the migration of 100,000+ membersto a virtual tokenized wallet platform (Apple Pay / Google Pay). The company says the transition improves member access to earnings and simplifies onboarding for employers—while also signaling growing demand for future productslike lending and optional overdraft programs, which could expand the platform’s revenue opportunity.
⛏️ Brunswick Exploration (TSXV: BRW)
Brunswick announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate at its Mirage Project in Quebec: 52.2 million tonnes grading 1.08% Li₂O (plus tantalum credits). The company also outlined an Exploration Target of 40–50Mt(conceptual) for potential growth. With much of the resource near surface and early metallurgy pointing to a potentially simpler processing route, Brunswick says Mirage is now positioned among the larger undeveloped hard-rock lithium resources in the Americas.
🥤 Cizzle Brands (Cboe Canada: CZZL)
Cizzle completed its $83.75M acquisition of Flow Water’s manufacturing business, rebranding it as The CWENCH Hydration Factory. The company says the deal adds vertical integration and comes with $184M in contracted manufacturing volume, including take-or-pay minimums that imply a revenue floor. Cizzle also laid out a capacity expansion plan (including Line 6 expected online May 2026) and expects this infrastructure move to support an expedited path to profitability, with a target of becoming Adjusted EBITDA positive in Q4 2026 (per its outlook).
🪨 Perseverance Metals (TSXV: PMI)
Perseverance reported new drill results from the Baseline Zone at its Lac Gayot Project in northern Québec, including 4.03% nickel over 2.1m with 0.69% copper, 0.12% cobalt, and 1.79 g/t palladium. It also hit a copper-rich intervalgrading 3.39% Cu and 2.06% Ni over 0.5m. The company says geophysical follow-up is identifying conductive targets that could support step-outs and further drilling across the broader Venus East Trend in 2026.
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🚨 Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! 🚨Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today.1) Heliostar Metals (TSXV: HSTR)Heliostar hit its full-year 2025 production guidance with 34,098 GEOs (32,990 oz gold + 80,527 oz silver) and closed the year with a strong balance sheet: US$41M cash and no debt. The company says 2026 could be a growth year with San Agustin now restarted and work advancing at Ana Paula toward a feasibility study—part of a longer-term goal to scale production meaningfully by decade’s end.2) Newcore Gold (TSXV: NCAU)Newcore reported high-grade diamond drill results at depth from the Boin Deposit at its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, including 173.75 g/t gold over 1.0m plus multiple additional intercepts. Management says the deeper drilling supports the idea that Enchi’s system remains open at depth and could drive future resource growth, with a Pre-Feasibility Study targeted for H1 2026.3) Galway Metals (TSXV: GWM)Galway’s drilling at the Southwest Deposit at Clarence Stream (New Brunswick) continues to show continuity around its 2022 resource pits. Highlights include 2.6 g/t gold over 16.0m (including 6.2 g/t over 5.0m) and additional hits aimed at connecting mineralization between pit shells. The company also flagged 32 more holes pending assays, pointing to more potential updates ahead.4) Revival Gold (TSXV: RVG)Revival delivered more near-surface oxide gold results at its Mercur Project (Utah), led by 1.8 g/t gold over 25.9m, while also pushing key development work forward. Updates include baseline environmental studies starting in Q1, archaeological mitigation planning with regulators, ~20 column leach tests expected by end of Q2, water-well redevelopment beginning this month, and the appointment of Timothy S. Barnett as Mercur’s General Manager as the company works toward a 2026 pre-feasibility study.5) Military Metals (CSE: MILI)Military Metals posted its first confirmation-drilling result at the Trojarová Antimony-Gold Project in Slovakia: 23.2m of 2.22% antimony (including 7.9m of 4.9% Sb) plus 23.2m of 1.27 g/t gold (including 6.2m of 3.17 g/t Au). The company says these assays support historical work and help advance a modern mineral resource estimate by SLR Consulting expected this quarter.✅ Want more quick, investor-friendly breaking updates like these? Follow AGORACOM for daily small-cap news that cuts through the noise.
Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:
Spanish Mountain Gold (TSX-V: SPA) Spanish Mountain reported fresh drill results from the Orca Fault target at its Cariboo Gold Corridor project in B.C.—work that management says is helping define stronger grade zones inside its existing open-pit framework. The headline hole returned 171.36m at 0.64 g/t gold, including 102.36m at 0.92 g/t and a higher-grade 17.0m at 2.12 g/t. The company says higher-grade mineralization now shows continuity across roughly 530m of strike, with more assays still pending from additional holes.
Arizona Gold & Silver (TSX-V: AZS) Arizona Gold & Silver delivered another attention-grabbing intercept at its Philadelphia Project in Arizona, extending the Perry Discovery further north. Core hole PC25-158 hit 60.37m at 4.36 g/t gold and 6.38 g/t silver, including 4.33m at 19.37 g/t gold and 19.36 g/t silver. The company is already stepping out again with PC25-159 drilling a further 60m north, as it pushes toward an initial resource estimate.
PyroGenesis (TSX: PYR) PyroGenesis signed an agreement with the defense division of a major U.S. multinational engineering firm to jointly pursue contracts in 2026 aimed at the safe destruction of remaining chemical weapons in Syria. If successful, PyroGenesis would supply its PACWADS destruction systems plus engineering, training, and support. Management highlighted the platform’s 99.9999% destruction efficiency, positioning it as a high-stakes, mission-driven opportunity tied to global security needs.
Sitka Gold (TSX-V: SIG) Sitka reported a strong new batch of drilling at the Rhosgobel discovery within its road-accessible RC Gold Project in Yukon’s Tombstone Gold Belt. Highlights include 156.9m at 1.00 g/t gold (with higher-grade sections inside), plus multiple other long intercepts that helped expand the mineralized envelope by about 400m. Sitka says drilling confirms at least 975m of strike, visible gold across the full 1.1 km drilled to date, and notes 15 additional drill holes still pending. The company also reiterated it’s well funded, citing $45M+ in treasury, no debt, and plans for up to 60,000m of drilling this year.
Scottie Resources (TSX-V: SCOT) Scottie kicked off 2026 with more high-grade hits from the Blueberry Contact Zone in B.C.’s Golden Triangle—an area the company says is central to its PEA and low-capital mine plan. Top result: 14.0m at 6.41 g/t gold, including 4.0m at 19.0 g/t and 1.0m at 44.8 g/t. Scottie is aiming to grow and upgrade its resource base while advancing a development strategy that targets early open-pit ounces and a transition to underground mining.
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Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:
NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSX-V: NWST)
NorthWest reported strong near-surface drill results at its Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighted by 25.9 metres grading 0.91% copper and 1.29 g/t gold. Management says the 2025 drill program improved confidence in higher-grade zones, setting up a mineral resource update in Q1 and an updated economic study by mid-2026.
Lavras Gold Corp. (TSX-V: LGC) (OTCQX: LGCFF)
Lavras delivered broad, continuous gold mineralization at its Fazenda–Butiá project in Brazil, including 190 metres grading 1.01 g/t gold from surface. With 50 drill holes completed in 2025 and a 20,000-metre drill program planned for 2026, the company is advancing toward resource growth and future development decisions.
Largo Inc. (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: LGO)
Largo received a binding term sheet worth more than $56 million to sell 4.5 million tons of iron ore calcine, a byproduct accumulated over 11 years in Brazil. If completed, the deal could unlock value from existing inventory, reduce stockpile costs, and strengthen Largo’s financial flexibility while it stays focused on vanadium.
Nextech3D.ai (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB:NEXCF)
Nextech3D.ai closed its $650,000 acquisition of Krafty Labs, adding a revenue-generating experiential platform with about $1.2 million in 2025 revenue and 73% gross margins. The deal expands Nextech’s reach into end-to-end AI-powered live events and enterprise engagement, with plans to rapidly scale experiences and subscriptions.
LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR)
LaFleur completed a $900,000 final private placement, bringing total recent financing to $7.8 million. Funds will be used to restart the Beacon Gold Mill near Val-d’Or and advance the Swanson Gold Project. A preliminary economic assessment is expected this month, marking a key step toward near-term production.
Why it matters:
From high-grade drill results and large-scale drilling plans to monetizing byproducts, strategic acquisitions, and mine restarts, these companies are hitting important milestones that could shape their next phase of growth.
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Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today: F3 Uranium Corp. (TSXV: FUU)F3 Uranium reached a major milestone by outlining its first Indicated Mineral Resource at the JR Zone in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin.
TomaGold Corp. (TSXV: LOT)TomaGold kicked off drilling at the Berrigan Mine in Québec with high-grade gold-polymetallic hits and signs the system could be larger than expected.
Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (TSXV: SPA)Spanish Mountain Gold extended high-grade mineralization along its Orca Fault in B.C.’s Cariboo Gold Corridor.
Hercules Metals Corp. (TSXV: BIG)Hercules delivered a two-for-one update in Idaho: copper growth at Leviathan and a brand-new silver discovery.
Tectonic Metals Inc. (TSXV: TECT)Tectonic Metals delivered near-surface, high-grade gold at its Flat Gold Project in Alaska and kept its perfect drill record intact.
Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today.
Waste Energy Corp. (OTCQB: WAST)Waste Energy cleared a major regulatory milestone by securing USMCA certification for its waste-to-energy system. With most equipment already across the border and installation set for early January in Midland, Texas, the company expects to be fully operational by the end of the month and targeting first revenue in Q1 2026. Management is positioning the Midland facility as a scalable blueprint for future U.S. expansion.
NorthWest Copper Corp. (TSX-V: NWST)NorthWest reported strong drill results at its Kwanika copper-gold project in British Columbia. Highlights include a 43-metre high-grade copper-gold intercept at depth and a 123-metre near-surface interval, supporting the company’s strategy to focus on higher-grade zones. Management says the results could help improve project economics in a future updated economic study.
Cartier Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ECR)Cartier delivered a meaningful resource update at its Cadillac Project in Quebec. The new estimate outlines 767,800 ounces of gold in Measured & Indicated resources and 2.4 million ounces Inferred, with especially strong growth in the Inferred category. With existing underground infrastructure and multiple development options, Cartier is lining up 2026 as a key year with drilling, studies, and an updated economic assessment planned.
Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSX-V: OMG)Omai reported an eye-catching drill result at its Gilt Creek deposit in Guyana, intersecting over 700 metres averaging 1.06 g/t gold, including several higher-grade zones. The results reinforce the scale and continuity of the system and are expected to feed into an updated preliminary economic assessment in H1 2026, combining both the Gilt Creek and Wenot deposits.
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Certification secured, enabling global shipment of HPQ’s ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells
Production capacity targeted at up to 1.5 million batteries per year
Battery samples delivered to prospective customers, with active commercial discussions underway
Initial battery revenue targeted for early 2026
HPQ Silicon is moving from laboratory validation to real-world commercialization at a pace few early-stage battery companies achieve. CEO Bernard Tourillon outlines how a critical regulatory milestone, early customer engagement, and federal backing are converging to open near-term revenue pathways for the company’s silicon-enhanced lithium-ion batteries.
“Projects like HPQ Silicon’s strengthen Canada’s ability to manufacture components for high-performance batteries, and are creating a world-class battery ecosystem. ” – The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
HPQ recently secured UN38.3 certification for its ENDURA+ 18650 and 21700 lithium-ion cells. For investors, this is not a technical footnote. UN38.3 is the global safety standard required to ship lithium batteries by air, sea, or land. Without it, commercial sales at scale are impossible.
Tourillon explains that this certification clears what he calls “the logistical barrier,” allowing HPQ to move from limited sampling to meaningful customer orders and global distribution.
“On our first full test run, we had no issues at all. That gives a very high level of confidence that our battery infrastructure is doing things the right way.”
With certification secured, HPQ now has the ability to ship batteries in volume and support customer testing programs that lead to production orders. Management has confirmed current manufacturing capacity of approximately 1.5 million cells per year, a meaningful starting point for niche but fast-growing markets.
Key commercialization signals discussed in the interview include:
Battery samples already shipped to potential customers
Active discussions underway with multiple prospective buyers
At least one strategic customer described as “very close” to initial orders
Management targeting the start of battery-related revenue in early 2026
Tourillon emphasized that certification timing was deliberate. Rather than rushing to market, HPQ chose to fully validate safety and quality, reducing the risk of recalls or failures that have derailed competitors.
HPQ is not chasing mass-market commodity batteries. Instead, it is targeting applications where performance, longevity, and supply-chain security matter most.
Discussed end markets include:
E-bikes and electric mobility
Drones and specialized industrial equipment
Handheld and professional-grade power tools
Stationary energy storage systems using 18650 and 21700 cells
A recurring theme in the discussion was growing interest from customers seeking non-Chinese battery supply. According to Tourillon, geopolitical risk and supply-chain concentration are driving new conversations that did not exist even two years ago.
One of the more important insights for investors was HPQ’s shift toward selling finished batteries rather than only supplying silicon-based anode material. Tourillon noted that margins on battery cells are expected to exceed those achievable by selling materials alone.
In simple terms, HPQ captures more value by controlling the final product while keeping the option open to partner with larger manufacturers in the future.
HPQ’s progress is reinforced by up to $3 million in Canadian federal funding to support battery manufacturing infrastructure. Management views this as both validation and leverage, enabling the company to pursue a hybrid strategy: selling batteries directly today while retaining flexibility to license materials or partner at scale later.
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Nextech3D.ai acquiring Krafty Labs AI event engagement platform
Serving global enterprise customers including
Netflix
Meta
Microsoft
Oracle
Cisco
and over 400 additional Fortune 500 and multinational clients.
Nextech3D.ai Gains $1.1M in high-margin revenue and preferred-vendor status with major global brands
Addition of 400+ Fortune 500 customers doubles customers to over 1,000
Unifies Three Platforms Unified Into One AI Event Solutions Ecosystem
15 month period ending Mar 1, 2025 | Revenue: ~$3.5M | Gross Profit: ~$2.2M
Targeting triple-digit growth in 2026, supported by expanding inbound demand
Targeting $20–30 million in SaaS revenue over the next three years
What happens when an emerging AI event-tech company suddenly doubles its customer base to more than 1,000 customers, including more than 400 Fortune 500 relationships and a business doing $1.1 million in year-to-date revenue - and folds it all into a single unified AI-powered event solutions platform?
That’s exactly what Nextech3D.ai just set in motion with its acquisition of Krafty Labs, an enterprise AI virtual and in-person event engagement platform trusted by Google, Netflix, Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, Dropbox and hundreds more global brands.
It’s an all-cash deal that immediately expands Nextech’s scale, accelerates its push into in-person enterprise events, and strengthens its vision of becoming a true one-stop AI Event Solutions provider.
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Together, Nextech3D.ai and Krafty Labs create a consolidated AI-powered platform designed for the rapidly modernizing $80 billion global event technology market.
In this AGORACOM interview, CEO Evan Gappelberg outlines how the acquisition unifies three platforms unified into one ai event solutions ecosystem capable of achieving “triple digit growth” in 2026 and sets $20 - 30 million as a target within 2-3 years.
Nextech3D.ai is transitioning from a single-solution supplier to a comprehensive event-tech platform operator. Its combined offering now spans registration, ticketing, badging, mobile applications, 3D mapping, AI matchmaking and virtual networking - tools that enterprise customers often source from multiple vendors. Krafty Labs accelerates this shift by opening pathways into major global organizations.
At the same time, Nextech3D.ai is building a unified AI Event Operating System designed to integrate blockchain ticketing, event tokens, AR navigation and automated workflows into a single, intelligent framework to create a massive differentiator in a market rapidly moving toward automation and personalization.
The company’s 2026 go-to-market strategy focuses on three growth engines: cross-selling Nextech3D.ai’s broader platform into Krafty’s enterprise accounts, converting more than 100 double-qualified inbound leads each month and scaling a newly expanded sales organization. The company is targeting $20–30 million in SaaS revenue over the next three years, reflecting the strength of its product suite and the maturing enterprise pipeline.
Gappelberg summarizes the inflection point clearly:
“With 1,000 customers in our ecosystem and AI at the center of our platform, the scale of this opportunity is unlike anything we’ve had before.”
Through Krafty Labs, Nextech3D.ai inherits relationships with global brands including Google, Meta, Netflix, Oracle, Spotify and Dropbox. These are active Krafty Labs customers with established event budgets, enhancing Nextech3D.ai’s ability to introduce its full AI suite across multiple business units. Discussions underway in Dubai and the United States further broaden the company’s expansion pathway.
The acquisition also strengthens competitive positioning in a market long dominated by legacy incumbents such as Cvent. Nextech3D.ai’s customizable AI-driven solutions and full-stack approach are increasingly aligned with what enterprise buyers are seeking.
Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:
NorthWest Copper (TSX-V: NWST)NorthWest reported strong near-surface drill results at its 100% owned Kwanika copper-gold project in British Columbia. Highlights included 59.8 metres of 0.70% copper and 0.95 g/t gold starting at just over 40 metres depth. The company expanded an existing zone, defined a new one, and said the results could support a more efficient future development plan as it works toward improving project economics.
PyroGenesis (TSX: PYR)PyroGenesis signed an initial design-phase contract with a European nuclear decommissioning organization to study the use of plasma technology for treating low-level radioactive waste. The four-month engineering study could lead to a larger build phase, positioning PyroGenesis to benefit from growing nuclear activity in Europe, where low- and very-low-level waste represents about 90% of stored radioactive waste.
West Point Gold (TSX-V: WPG)West Point Gold delivered new high-grade results from its Gold Chain project in Arizona, including 24.4 metres of 5.92 g/t gold and 16.8 metres of 8.30 g/t gold at Northeast Tyro. Management says grades appear to be improving at depth, supporting the scale and quality of its upcoming maiden resource estimate, with more drill results still pending.
New Break Resources (CSE: NBRK)New Break reported long gold intercepts at its Moray project in Ontario, including 1.57 g/t gold over 70.7 metres and 2.00 g/t gold over 38.0 metres. The company also restated earlier results to reflect a wider, more continuous mineralized zone. With a 10,000+ metre drill program planned for 2026, management believes the Zavitz zone could be significantly larger than first thought.
Lion One Metals (TSX-V: LIO)Lion One announced exceptional high-grade underground results from its producing Tuvatu gold mine in Fiji, highlighted by 99.13 g/t gold over 3.3 metres and 218.31 g/t gold over 1.2 metres. Many of these intercepts sit close to existing mine workings and are expected to be added to the mine plan within the next 3 to 12 months, reinforcing near-term production potential and depth continuity.
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Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss!
Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making meaningful moves today—covering clean energy, AI, and gold exploration.
HPQ Silicon (TSX-V: HPQ)HPQ Silicon reached a major commercialization milestone after securing UN 38.3 certification for its ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells. This globally required certification allows HPQ to safely ship its high-performance 18650 and 21700 cells worldwide by air, land, and sea. For investors, this marks HPQ’s transition from R&D into commercial readiness, opening the door to customer qualification programs, global partnerships, and near-term revenue opportunities across electric mobility, robotics, and industrial markets.
Nextech3D.ai (CSE: NTAR)Nextech3D.ai strengthened its growth engine by appointing veteran sales executive James McGuinness as Global Head of Sales. With decades of experience scaling enterprise SaaS and event-technology platforms, McGuinness has already built out a full sales team. The move signals Nextech3D.ai’s shift into a revenue-focused execution phase as demand grows for its unified AI-powered event and spatial computing platform heading into 2026.
Newcore Gold (TSX-V: NCAU)Newcore Gold reported additional near-surface gold intersections at its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, including 3.16 g/t gold over 3 metres and 0.78 g/t gold over 16 metres. Nearly all drill holes in the current program have intersected gold, reinforcing continuity across the Boin Deposit. These results support Newcore’s plan to advance Enchi toward a Pre-Feasibility Study in the first half of 2026 while continuing to test higher-grade potential at depth.
Onyx Gold (TSX-V: ONYX)Onyx Gold delivered another strong drilling update from its Munro-Croesus Project in Ontario, reporting 194 metres grading 1.8 g/t gold at the Argus North Zone, including multiple higher-grade intervals. The results confirm continuity between drill holes, expand the mineralized footprint to roughly 900 metres of strike, and support a growing discovery in the prolific Timmins gold camp. With a well-funded treasury, Onyx says it is positioned to continue aggressive exploration through 2026.
Loncor Gold (TSX: LN)Loncor Gold cleared a major transaction milestone after receiving final court approval for its proposed acquisition by a subsidiary of China’s Chengtun Mining Group. While the deal is not yet closed, the court order significantly reduces procedural risk. If completed, the transaction would transition Loncor and its multi-million-ounce Adumbi gold resource in the Democratic Republic of the Congo into the hands of a larger global mining group.
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Fobi AI CEO Rob Anson outlines how the company has progressed from internal restructuring to early commercial validation, marked by the live deployment of FIXYR, its first autonomous enterprise support platform. While operating under regulatory constraints, management continued executing on its strategy, preserving revenue, materially reducing costs through Artificial Intelligence automation, and moving from internal transformation to externally validated use cases.The interview presents a business that differs meaningfully from the one investors last evaluated. Rather than pausing during a period of restricted trading, the focus remained on strengthening the company’s financial profile, advancing its technology stack, and building deployable Artificial Intelligence systems designed to deliver clear, measurable value for enterprise customers.EXECUTION THROUGH CONSTRAINT, NOT PAUSEA central theme of the discussion is how Fobi maintained momentum during a period of limited market visibility. In 2024, the company generated nearly $3 million in revenue while management reports annual operating costs were reduced to approximately $1.1 million through deeper integration of Artificial Intelligence across internal operations. This leaner cost structure materially improves operating leverage and positions the business for scalable growth as activity normalizes.Fobi recently announced a $1.5 million non-brokered private placement to support audit completion and regulatory requirements. Management indicated that the audit process is nearing completion, positioning the company for a full revocation order, relisting, and a return to normal trading.Fobi AI 3.0: FROM ADVISORY TO DEPLOYED SYSTEMSThe interview marks the company’s transition to what management describes as Fobi AI 3.0. Rather than operating primarily as a consultant, Fobi now delivers both the strategic architecture and the deployed Artificial Intelligence systems themselves. This integrated model is designed to reduce implementation risk, shorten deployment timelines, and lower total cost of ownership for enterprise customers.A key differentiator highlighted is Fobi’s emphasis on building and training proprietary Artificial Intelligence models, rather than relying exclusively on third-party platforms. This focus on data control and sovereignty directly addresses a major adoption consideration for regulated, privacy-sensitive, and enterprise-scale organizations.FIXYR: EARLY COMMERCIAL VALIDATIONAt the center of the discussion is FIXYR, Fobi AI’s autonomous Artificial Intelligence customer service and technical support platform. FIXYR is designed to automate labor-intensive support workflows through real-time, self-resolving processes.In its initial large-scale live deployment, management reported that FIXYR processed more than 20,000 digital tickets, handled over 200 customer inquiries, maintained reported 100 percent system uptime, achieved reported 100 percent customer satisfaction, and operated with no frontline human intervention.Management noted that this deployment replaced the workload equivalent of a support operation of approximately 35 staff, translating into roughly 90 percent cost savings for the operator. For investors, FIXYR represents a meaningful step from concept to early, measurable return on investment.BUILT FOR RELIABILITY, CONTROL, AND REPEATABILITYBeyond FIXYR, Fobi emphasized its broader Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, designed for reliability and repeatability in enterprise environments. By training proprietary models in-house and using simulation-driven development to test outcomes prior to deployment, the company aims to reduce execution risk while improving consistency.This approach is particularly relevant for regulated industries where data governance, auditability, and operational certainty are critical to adoption.
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Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:
PyroGenesis delivered 3.5 tonnes of titanium powder under a new supply agreement with a U.S. minerals and metal technology company.
The deal follows successful customer testing of PyroGenesis’ NexGen™ plasma-atomized powder
The product supports critical industries like aerospace, defense, medical, EVs, and hydrogen
Marks one of PyroGenesis’ first commercial orders for “off-cut” titanium powder, turning a previously unused byproduct into recurring revenue
Strengthens critical mineral supply chains using a closed-loop, sustainable process
Loncor reported multiple high-grade gold intersections from deep drilling at its flagship Adumbi deposit in the DRC.
Highlights include 26.36m @ 4.19 g/t gold and an exceptional 1.36m @ 298 g/t gold
Results sit below the current open-pit shell, pointing to potential underground mining upside
Adumbi already hosts a 3.66 million-ounce gold resource, with drilling now testing depth extensions
C3 Metals’ first-ever drill hole at the Khaleesi Copper Project in Peru delivered a strong start.
Intersected 269m averaging 0.30% copper, including 60.4m @ 0.41% copper
The hole ended in copper, suggesting mineralization remains open at depth
Confirms a large copper system beneath surface cover in a proven mining belt
Follow-up drilling is planned to test size and continuity
Pacifica Silver reported high-grade silver and gold results from the first 10 holes of its Phase I program at the Claudia Project in Mexico.
Delivered 1,905 g/t silver over 0.85m, the highest silver grade recorded at the project since 1991
High-grade mineralization now extends 300+ metres beyond historic workings
Phase II drilling begins January 2026 with three rigs on site, targeting multiple vein systems
F3 Uranium released ultra-high-grade uranium results from its Patterson Lake North Project in Saskatchewan.
Hit 2.5m @ 10.2% U₃O₈, within 8.5m averaging 3.4% U₃O₈
Also confirmed new high-grade mineralization at the Tetra Zone, 13 km from JR Zone
Results support an upcoming maiden resource estimate and highlight multi-zone discovery potential in the Athabasca Basin
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🔥 PyroGenesis Signs Plasma Deal With Global Battery Recycler
PyroGenesis (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) is stepping directly into the future of clean industrial tech. The company inked a contract with one of the world’s largest battery recyclers to test its plasma technology for recovering critical minerals from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
Why it matters:
Aims to replace fossil-fuel heating with clean electric plasma.
Supports the shift toward a closed-loop battery supply chain.
Positioned to benefit from the 20× surge in EV battery recycling volumes expected by 2040.
This move puts PyroGenesis at the center of the EV, critical minerals, and decarbonization megatrends.
⚛️ Focus Graphite Achieves Nuclear-Grade Purity — 99.9996%
Focus Graphite (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) announced breakthrough purification results from its Lac Knife project, achieving five-nines purity (99.9996%) and nuclear-grade boron levels—without using acid.
Why it matters:
Unlocks access to high-margin sectors: nuclear reactors, defense systems, graphene, electronics.
Confirms natural graphite from Lac Knife can compete with synthetic graphite.
Backed by up to $14.1M in federal funding.
This is a major leap forward for clean, North American advanced materials.
🟧 American Eagle Expands High-Grade Copper-Gold System by 300m
American Eagle Gold (TSXV: AE) (OTCQB: AMEGF) delivered standout drill results from its NAK project in B.C., including:
91m of 1.53% CuEq within 167m of 1.06% CuEq
High-grade footprint now stretches nearly 500 metres east-west
Why it matters:
Confirms NAK is a large, vertically extensive porphyry system.
Copper demand is soaring due to electrification, making new discoveries in safe jurisdictions increasingly scarce.
NAK is rapidly becoming one of the most compelling copper discoveries in North America.
💉 Covalon Reports Best Quarter of 2025 + Third Year of Growth
Covalon (TSXV: COV) (OTCQX: CVALF) ended fiscal 2025 with its strongest revenue quarter of the year, hitting $32.8M in annual revenue, up 5%.
Key wins:
First-ever dividend paid
International revenue nearly doubled
U.S. vascular access division revenue up 50%+
Zero non-conformances in ISO quality audit
Landmark clinical study validating VALGuard infection-prevention tech
With $17M cash and no debt, Covalon enters 2026 in its strongest position ever.
🥇 Scottie Resources Hits 8.43 g/t Gold Over 11.40m at P-Zone
Scottie Resources (TSXV: SCOT) (OTCQB: SCTSF) released new high-grade results from its Scottie Gold Mine project:
8.43 g/t over 11.40m, including 14.80 g/t over 6.0m
Additional +8 g/t hits across multiple zones (P-Zone, M-Zone, O-Zone)
Why it matters:
Supports rapid resource growth feeding into a newly released PEA.
Demonstrates continuity across multiple high-grade veins.
Recent bulk sample generated $9M revenue in under a year, validating the company’s Direct-Ship Ore model.
Scottie is increasingly positioning itself as a high-grade, low-capex standout in the Golden Triangle.
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PyroGenesis has signed a new order with a U.S. additive manufacturing company for its “fine cut” titanium powder produced through its patented NexGen™ plasma atomization system.
This comes just days after announcing a half-tonne order for its “coarse cut” powder—signaling rising demand across aerospace, medical, and consumer sectors.
The shipment is already en route, marking another step in expanding PyroGenesis’ growing metal-powder business. CEO Peter Pascali says this demonstrates strong momentum as the 3D-printing titanium market continues its climb toward a projected USD $1.4B by 2032.
NorthWest Copper released new near-surface drill results from its flagship Kwanika project in B.C., reinforcing the case for a high-grade starter pit.
The standout hit: 58m of 0.96% copper + 1.04 g/t gold (1.92% CuEq) starting at just 94m depth.
All three drill holes confirmed strong continuity in higher-grade zones—key to improving project economics ahead of an upcoming updated PEA.
Management says the results support a more focused, high-grade development strategy in one of the most important copper regions in Canada.
Rackla Metals delivered its strongest intercept of the year at the Grad property:
10.5m of 2.56 g/t gold, including 1.5m of 8.45 g/t in hole G25-009.
While the system shows high-grade potential, Rackla acknowledges geological complexity and the need for more work to pin down continuity at depth.
The company is refining its model ahead of a methodical 2026 exploration program in the underexplored Tombstone Gold Belt, supported by strong community partnerships with the Sahtu Dene First Nation.
Great Pacific Gold reported one of its strongest drill results yet at its Wild Dog Project in Papua New Guinea.
Hole WDG-14 returned 9.5m of 13.8 g/t AuEq, including 3.9m of 32.16 g/t AuEq, confirming a high-grade shoot at depth.
With camp upgrades nearly complete and a second drill rig arriving in January, GPAC is gearing up for a major expansion of exploration across its 15-km structural corridor.
Miata Metals announced a major step forward at its Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname.
A 500m step-out confirmed the mineralized Jons Trend now spans 750m x 250m, with every drill hole hitting gold so far.
Strong new results include 54m at 1.04 g/t gold and multiple wide intervals across several holes.
With the system open in all directions and deeper structures extending to ~1.5km, Miata is preparing a two-rig program for early 2026 to accelerate the discovery potential of what may become Suriname’s next major gold district.
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Nextech3D.ai (CSE: NTAR) – Expands AI Event Tech with Strategic AcquisitionNextech3D.ai has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Krafty Labs for about $600,000 in cash, adding a profitable enterprise event platform to its portfolio.
Krafty Labs generated $1.1 million in 2025 revenue with a 72% gross margin
Brings 400+ blue-chip enterprise clients including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle
Deal doubles Nextech’s customer base to 1,000+ organizations
Closing expected in early January 2026 This move positions Nextech as a growing one-stop AI event solutions provider for enterprises.
Eloro Resources (TSXV: ELO) – Delivers Highest Silver Grades EverEloro reported its strongest silver drill results to date at its Iska Iska project in Bolivia.
72 metres grading approximately 295 g/t silver inside a broader 180-metre zone at about 165 g/t silver
Confirms wide, continuous high-grade mineralization
Expands future resource and development potential With strong exposure to silver, tin, and base metals, Iska Iska continues to emerge as a major long-life polymetallic asset.
CanPR (TSXV: WPR) – Officially Launches AI Immigration Platform “Trek”CanPR has commercially launched Trek, its new AI-powered platform for immigration, jobs, and settlement support.
10,000+ users and 80,000+ real-time conversations during beta
Offers 24/7 immigration guidance, form help, job matching, and resume tools
Free at launch with plans for future subscription revenue
Targeting 50,000 users by fiscal year-end Trek positions CanPR as a leading AI-driven digital immigration platform in Canada.
NEO Battery (TSX-V: NBM) – Secures First Automotive Purchase OrdersNEO Battery Materials received its first commercial battery purchase orders from a Fortune Global 500 Asian automotive OEM.
Marks NEO’s first commercial revenue opportunity
Manufacturing already underway at its new facility in South Korea
Orders support OEM qualification and evaluation
Major step toward full automotive commercialization This milestone validates NEO’s silicon-enhanced battery technology and accelerates its path into the global EV supply chain.
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📡 Draganfly Expands into Asia-Pacific Defense Markets
Draganfly (CSE: DPRO (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced a major strategic collaboration with Babcock International Group and Critical Infrastructure Technologies to explore multi-company defense and security initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region.
The partnership combines aerospace engineering, digital mission systems, and unmanned aerial solutions.
Draganfly’s compliant unmanned systems position it to support national security, border protection, and disaster response programs.
CEO Cameron Chell called it a “meaningful step” toward deeper integration into long-term defense modernization programs.
⚙️ PyroGenesis Secures First Titanium Powder Order from Global Aerospace Leader
PyroGenesis (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) confirmed its first-ever order under newly approved supplier status with a top aerospace manufacturer.
The contract covers 500 kg of titanium powder made through the company’s NexGen plasma atomization technology.
Marks the end of a multi-year qualification process and strengthens PyroGenesis’ role in advanced manufacturing and critical mineral supply chains.
CEO P. Peter Pascali said the competitive bid win demonstrates PyroGenesis’ efficiency and long-term value creation strategy.
🥇 Omai Gold Hits Major New High-Grade Zone at Wenot
Omai Gold (TSXV: OMG) (OTCQB: OMGGF) released impressive drill results confirming a new high-grade zone at East Wenot, including:
11.07 g/t gold over 14.7m, with a core of 34.31 g/t over 4.3m.
Strong results from Central Wenot also returned 13.54 g/t gold over 13.3m.
More than 35,000 metres drilled in 2025, with an updated resource and economic assessment expected in 2026. These findings reinforce the project’s scale, continuity, and long-term production potential.
⛏️ Spanish Mountain Gold Extends High-Grade Orca Fault Trend
Spanish Mountain Gold (TSX-V: SPA) (OTCQB: SPAUF) continues to build momentum at its Cariboo project, reporting widespread mineralization across the Orca Fault target. Key intervals include:
140.67m of 0.68 g/t gold,
102.56m of 0.55 g/t, and
26.46m of 0.80 g/t with multiple higher-grade cores. The company has now traced the trend over 430 metres, strengthening resource expansion potential ahead of a construction decision planned for 2027.
🏜️ Arizona Gold & Silver Drills Thick High-Grade Zone at Philadelphia Project
Arizona Gold & Silver (TSXV: AZS) (OTCQB:AZASF) reported one of its strongest results yet:
76.5m grading 2.36 g/t gold and 16.24 g/t silver,
Including 6.28m of 7.02 g/t gold and 1.52m of 13.8 g/t gold. The discovery of mineralization across multiple rock types suggests the presence of a bulk-mineable system, significantly expanding the project’s development potential.
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What You Need To Know:
First prototype targeted for Q3–Q4 2026, with subsystems already operational
Planned output of ~20 kg of hydrogen/day, enough to power 10 homes or 80–100 drone flights daily
Strong probability of grant funding to build the first full-scale system
Pre-order demand expected as demonstrations roll out
HPQ holds exclusive North American commercialization rights
Here’s how HPQ is positioning METAGENE™ as a cost-effective, transport-free hydrogen solution for high-value remote and defense markets.
HPQ Silicon and its affiliate Novacium are moving closer to a breakthrough in decentralized clean power: hydrogen generated on-site without electricity, storage tanks, or hazardous transport. The METAGENE™ system converts an aluminum–silicon block into hydrogen at the point of use, addressing the sector’s largest economic constraint — hydrogen becomes uneconomical once transported more than 200 kilometers from the production source.
By eliminating transport entirely, METAGENE™ can deliver hydrogen at significantly lower cost, with internal analysis suggesting potential savings of up to 50% in remote regions.
HPQ’s collaboration with AD-VENTA adds further acceleration. Instead of developing compressors and high-pressure modules internally, HPQ will integrate its reactors directly into AD-VENTA’s existing hydrogen station platform, reducing engineering time and technical risk.
METAGENE™ is built for environments where traditional hydrogen supply chains fail — either due to cost, safety, or regulatory restrictions. Defense applications, particularly long-endurance hydrogen-powered drones, represent HPQ’s first and most active commercialization lane. Pressurized hydrogen cannot be flown into these locations, but METAGENE™ can be deployed safely, on-site, and on demand.
Expected output of 20 kg/day translates to roughly 400 kilowatt hours of electricity when paired with high-efficiency fuel cells. This is enough to power remote medical stations, military installations, or high-volume drone operations used in pipeline and high-voltage grid inspections. These are markets where reliable, clean, long-duration energy is both scarce and expensive.
HPQ’s progress is reinforced by independent validation from AD-VENTA’s CEO, Jean-Luc Mussot, who reviewed the system before entering the partnership:
“It represents an important advancement for decentralized high-pressure hydrogen production, especially in off-grid environments where heavy infrastructure is impractical.”
For investors, third-party technical endorsement strengthens confidence in the system’s viability as HPQ approaches the commercialization phase.
HPQ reports that the METAGENE™ reactor design is complete, and integration with AD-VENTA is underway. A commercial prototype is scheduled for Q3–Q4 2026, supported by expected grant funding. The company anticipates that pre-orders — particularly from drone, defense, and remote industrial operators — may begin once the demonstration unit is unveiled.
An explainer video is planned for early 2026 to support outreach at major mining and technology events, including the PDAC conference, where HPQ intends to showcase concept demonstrations and early proof-of-performance footage.
With a clear development timeline, demonstrated cost advantages, and multiple high-value markets demanding alternatives to traditional hydrogen transport, HPQ is positioning METAGENE™ as a practical solution to longstanding energy challenges. The ability to pair on-demand hydrogen generation with AD-VENTA’s proven high-pressure infrastructure gives HPQ a credible and accelerated path toward commercialization — and a compelling case for investor attention as the technology moves toward market entry.
A NEW APPROACH TO REMOTE ENERGY GENERATIONWHY THIS MATTERS FOR EMERGING COMMERCIAL MARKETSVALIDATION FROM A HYDROGEN INDUSTRY EXPERTMILESTONES AND THE PATH TO MARKETTHE OUTLOOK: A TECHNOLOGY APPROACHING INFLECTION
🚨 Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! 🚨Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today.HPQ Silicon (TSXV: HPQ)HPQ Silicon, Novacium, and AD-VENTA have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to accelerate commercialization of METAGENE™, an autonomous green-hydrogen generator. The partnership boosts system output to 20 kg/day, integrates METAGENE™ into AD-VENTA’s high-pressure hydrogen infrastructure, and fast-tracks deployment for defense, energy, and remote-operations markets. HPQ retains exclusive North American rights as demand for decentralized clean-energy solutions surges.Freegold Ventures (TSX: FVL)Freegold continues to strengthen its massive Golden Summit gold project in Alaska, reporting standout infill results including 1.53 g/t Au over 191.3m and 1.78 g/t Au over 61m. With drilling feeding into a 2026 resource update and a 2027 Pre-Feasibility Study, results are reinforcing the potential for a large starter pit within one of North America’s biggest undeveloped gold systems.Grid Metals (TSXV: GRDM)Grid Metals has delivered its best cesium grades to date at the Falcon West Project in Manitoba, including 27.1% Cs₂O over 1.24m within broader high-grade intervals. With cesium trading around US$218,000/t and recognized as a critical mineral in Canada and the U.S., the near-surface, pollucite-hosted discovery positions Grid as a potential emerging supplier in a highly strategic and scarce market.Freeman Gold (TSXV: FMAN)Freeman reported new drill results from its 2025 Lemhi program in Idaho, highlighted by 3.1 g/t Au over 8m and 1.6 g/t Au over 7.6m. The results support resource expansion beyond current pit boundaries and will feed into a Q1 2026 updated Mineral Resource Estimate, a key step toward Lemhi’s upcoming feasibility study.Doubleview Gold (TSXV: DBG)Doubleview has expanded the mineralized footprint at its Hat Polymetallic Deposit in B.C., with drill hole H099 returning 438m of 0.40% CuEq, including 52m of 1.02% CuEq. The results extend the conceptual pit by up to 200m at depth and 100m laterally, reinforcing Hat’s potential as a North American critical-minerals source for copper, cobalt, and scandium.👉 Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and in-depth updates — and don’t miss our podcast for interviews & analysisConnect With AGORACOM Anyway You Like
🚨 Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss! 🚨Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today.PyroGenesis (TSX: PYR)PyroGenesis signed a EUR 815,000 (CAD$1.32M) contract with a major European cement producer to supply a plasma torch system aimed at electrifying a calcination furnace — one of the most energy- and emission-intensive steps in cement production. The system, which targets delivery in early Q3 2026, will test a CO₂-powered plasma torch in a closed-loop setup, supporting an industry-wide push to replace fossil fuel burners and cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with global net-zero goals.Q2 Metals (TSXV: QTWO)Q2 Metals reported one of its strongest results yet at the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, with drill hole CS25-044 intersecting 457.4 metres at 1.65% Li₂O, plus 36.9 metres at 1.65% Li₂O, the widest spodumene-pegmatite interval drilled by the company so far. With four rigs turning and an initial mineral resource estimate targeted for Q1 2026, the company continues to expand mineralization beyond its original exploration model in a key North American lithium jurisdiction.Cassiar Gold (TSXV: GLDC)Cassiar Gold released new drill results from its Taurus Deposit in northern B.C., highlighted by 13.53 g/t gold over 13.4 metres from just over 28 metres downhole, including ultra high-grade sub-intervals up to 369.00 g/t gold. The results, from the first nine holes of the 2025 campaign, extend near-surface mineralization beyond the existing resource footprint at Taurus, which already hosts more than 2.3 million ounces in combined Indicated and Inferred resources and remains open for expansion.GGX Gold (TSXV: GGX)GGX Gold outlined a 2026 drill program of up to 2,200 metres at its Gold Drop property in the Greenwood Mining Camp, B.C., targeting extensions of multiple high-grade veins. The work will follow up on historic C.O.D. vein intercepts of up to 129 g/t gold and 1,154 g/t silver over 7.28 metres, test the projected Dentonia vein extension at depth, and drill additional targets including the Highland Valley, Ken, and Amandy veins in a bid to better understand broader, district-scale potential.