D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS).

Investors are responding positively to Meta's decision to keep increasing artificial intelligence spending, even as fears grow that the AI boom could be inflating a bubble. While concerns about a potential bust are becoming more common, Meta's latest earnings suggest that, for now, the market is still willing to back heavy investment, particularly when it produces clear financial results. Those fears are not unfounded. A growing share of AI spending is circular in nature, and the circular investment nature among companies involved in AI has raised concerns about artificial demand propping up valuations. Large tech companies are buying chips, cloud capacity, and services from the same small group of firms that are also pouring money back into AI development, creating a self-reinforcing loop that has helped support valuations across the sector. Specifically, Meta has been using AI to refine how ads are selected and delivered across its platforms. The company said it has significantly expanded the computing power used to train its ad ranking systems, improving how ads are matched with user interests. AI tools are also being used to help businesses design campaigns and manage customer outreach more efficiently. Beyond targeting, Meta is leaning into AI-powered creative tools. Its video generation products are gaining traction, with the company reporting an annualized revenue pace of $10 billion for that segment. Growth in this area is outpacing the broader ad business, offering investors something they increasingly want from AI spending, visible monetization. With Zuckerberg signaling that the company is not backing away from its strategy, the market reaction suggests investors still support investments in artificial intelligence, especially among large tech companies like Meta. The way investors are responding to Meta's plans to increase AI capex sends positive signals to other tech firms like D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) that are focused on taking quantum computing to a level that brings it within reach for more entities across many industries. 

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services focused on delivering customer value via practical quantum applications for problems such as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, fault detection and financial modeling. As the only provider building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, the company is unlocking commercial use cases in optimization today, while building the technologies that will enable new solutions tomorrow.

D-Wave is a pioneer in quantum computing, with a history of delivering the world’s first commercial quantum computer; the first real-time quantum cloud service; countless hardware and software product and research milestones; and the planned first cross-platform quantum solution which will deliver both annealing and gate-model quantum computers to customers via an integrated platform. Its current commercial product offerings include: Advantage™ (fifth generation quantum computer), Leap™ (quantum cloud service), Launch™ (quantum computing onboarding service) and Ocean™ (full suite of open-source programming tools).

D-Wave’s relentless pursuit of practical quantum computing has resulted in the technology being used today by some of the world’s most advanced enterprises – more than 25 of the Forbes Global 2000 use D-Wave.

D-Wave’s commercial customers include blue-chip industry leaders like Volkswagen, Accenture, BBVA, NEC Corporation, Save-On-Foods, DENSO and Lockheed Martin. The company boasts an extensive IP portfolio featuring more than 200 issued U.S. patents and over 100 peer-reviewed papers published in leading scientific journals.

Founded in 1999, D-Wave is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. With headquarters and the Quantum Engineering Center of Excellence based near Vancouver, Canada, D-Wave’s U.S. operations are based in Palo Alto, California.

Advantage™ Quantum Computer

 

With the Advantage™ Quantum Computer, D-Wave has incorporated two decades of experience and over 10 years of customer feedback to create the first and only quantum computer designed for business. The platform features a new processor architecture with over 5,000 qubits and 15-way qubit connectivity. This is 2.5x more connections and more than double the number of qubits than the company’s previous generation quantum computer.

D-Wave’s quantum computers, first located in its facilities in British Columbia, have been available to North American users through its Leap™ quantum cloud service since 2018. It has since introduced new Advantage systems in Julich, Germany, and most recently, Marina Del Rey, California, which marked the availability of the first Advantage quantum computer physically located in the United States.

That new deployment is part of the USC-Lockheed Martin Quantum Computing Center (QCC) hosted at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI), a unit of the University of Southern California’s prestigious Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and D-Wave announced that the U.S.-based system is available for use in Amazon 2racket, expanding the number to three different D-Wave quantum systems available to AWS users.

Leap Quantum Cloud Service

 

D-Wave’s customers interface with its systems through the Leap™ quantum cloud service. Leap delivers immediate, real-time access to the company’s Advantage quantum computer and quantum hybrid solver service, all with enterprise-class performance and scalability.

Leap allows developers proficient in Python to get started building and running quantum applications. Through a seamless and secure cloud-based connection, users can easily start solving complex problems of up to 1 million variables and 100,000 constraints.

Using Leap, D-Wave customers have developed quantum hybrid applications for use cases in manufacturing, logistics, financial services, life sciences, materials science, retail and transportation. By eliminating the need to wait hours, days or weeks to get good answers to a broad array of problems, D-Wave is helping businesses move forward.

D-Wave Launch

D-Wave Launch™ is the company’s onboarding platform aimed at helping businesses easily start their quantum journey. Through this program, D-Wave’s team of experts and partners aid enterprises in identifying best use cases for quantum and work with them to develop a proof of concept and production pilot.

From there, the team coordinates with customers to get their hybrid quantum applications up and running, providing ongoing Leap quantum cloud access to ensure the application is operating smoothly and delivering real business value.

Target Verticals

While the potential applications for quantum computing are effectively limitless, D-Wave has identified a number of industry verticals as key areas of focus for its quantum architecture, providing case studies for each. These include:

• Manufacturing – D-Wave worked with Volkswagen to identify a commercial optimization application, the binary paint shop problem, which was run on D-Wave’s hybrid solver service. The solver outperformed four purely classical methods on problem sizes at commercial scale (N=3,000). In a separate project, similar inputs were tested using a leading ion trap system, which failed to find any commercial solution.
• Life Sciences – Menten AI makes use of D-Wave quantum computing to assist in the design of novel therapeutic peptides—short strings of amino acids that can act as potent drugs. With the rise of COVID-19, D-Wave’s Advantage system made it possible to identify molecules that might be especially well-suited for binding and inhibiting the related spike protein, producing several promising peptide designs.
• Finance – Multiverse Computing, a leader in developing quantum solutions for the financial sector, leveraged D-Wave’s hybrid solver service in a collaboration with BBVA, one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Multiverse demonstrated management strategies that far exceeded the granularity of traditional returns in a fraction of the time, helping BBVA identify a low-risk portfolio for investment.

Market Opportunity

The quantum computing total addressable market is projected to grow between $450 billion and $850 billion over the next 15 to 30 years, with between $5 billion and $10 billion of anticipated TAM growth coming in the next three to five years, according to Boston Consulting Group. Driving factors behind this growth include rising investments in quantum computing tech by governments and an increasing number of commercial use-cases.

Forward-thinking organizations see quantum as an opportunity to move ahead of the competition. From finding efficiencies and reducing waste to decreasing time to solution and solving problems abandoned due to complexity, the business value is real. According to data from 451 Research, 40% of large enterprises are already experimenting with quantum computing.

D-Wave is strategically positioned – in an industry with significant barriers to entry – as evident by a decades-long track record serving a roster of blue-chip customers. The company is singularly focused on helping its customers achieve clear value by leveraging quantum computing in practical business applications. With a full stack of systems, software, developer tools and services, D-Wave is working to enable enterprises, governments, developers and researchers to access the power of quantum computing, thereby providing an intriguing opportunity for prospective investors.

D-Wave’s current investor base includes PSP Investments, Goldman Sachs, BDC Capital, NEC Corporation, Aegis Group Partners and In-Q-Tel.

Leadership Team

Dr. Alan Baratz has served as the CEO of D-Wave since 2020. Previously, as Executive Vice President of R&D and Chief Product Officer, he drove the development, delivery, and support of all of D-Wave’s products, technologies, and applications. Dr. Baratz has over 25 years of experience in product development and bringing new products to market at leading technology companies and software startups. As the first president of JavaSoft at Sun Microsystems, he oversaw the growth and adoption of the Java platform from its infancy to a robust platform supporting mission-critical applications in nearly 80 percent of Fortune 1000 companies. He has also held executive positions at Symphony, Avaya, Cisco, and IBM. Dr. Baratz holds a doctorate in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

John Markovich is the company’s CFO. He brings to D-Wave over three decades of experience working with rapidly growing private and public technology companies across all stages of development. Mr. Markovich has directed the finance, accounting, tax, treasury, M&A, legal, operations, customer service, IR, HR, and IT functions for companies ranging from privately held pre-revenue startups to an NYSE-listed Fortune 500 multi-national company with over $1.2 billion in annual revenue. During his career, he has negotiated and closed over 150 debt, equity, M&A, and joint venture transactions exceeding $2.5 billion in value; over a dozen private placements; nearly a dozen M&A transactions; and several international joint ventures. Mr. Markovich holds a BS in Business from Miami University and an MBA from the Michigan State Graduate School of Business.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), closed Monday's trading session at $21.21, up 2.3649%, on 23,651,783 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 38,003,601 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $4.45/$46.75.

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LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT)

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The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT).

LIXTE Biotechnology recently acquired Liora Technologies, and the acquisition includes Liora's proprietary LiGHT system

This system provides several advantages over technologies that are currently available for treating tumors with proton therapy

The LiGHT system also complements LIXTE's LB-100, which is the company's lead clinical candidate that's designed to help boost the activity of both chemotherapy and immunotherapy

LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (NASDAQ: LIXT) , a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, recently acquired Liora Technologies, a company that's pioneering proton therapy systems for treating tumors in various types of cancers.

LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing differentiated cancer therapies built around a novel biological target. Rather than introducing standalone treatments, the company is focused on advancing a first-in-class approach designed to enhance the effectiveness of established cancer therapies, addressing persistent challenges that continue to limit outcomes in oncology.

LIXTE’s work centers on improving how chemotherapy and immunotherapy perform in difficult-to-treat cancers with significant unmet medical need. By translating a distinct scientific concept into therapies that can be integrated into existing treatment frameworks, the company aims to expand the reach and impact of current standards of care without requiring wholesale changes to clinical practice.

Alongside internal development, LIXTE has pursued selective strategic actions that extend its capabilities beyond drug development, supporting its evolution into a platform-oriented oncology company spanning both pharmaceutical and technology-driven approaches.

The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

Portfolio

LB-100 (PP2A Inhibitor Platform)

LIXTE’s lead clinical candidate, LB-100, is a proprietary small-molecule inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) designed to enhance the activity of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The compound has demonstrated a favorable safety profile in Phase 1 clinical trials and has been supported by more than 25 published preclinical and translational studies. LB-100 is currently being evaluated in multiple clinical programs targeting solid tumors with limited treatment options.

Ongoing trials include combinations of LB-100 with immunotherapy in ovarian clear cell carcinoma and metastatic MSI-low colon cancer, as well as combination therapy with chemotherapy in advanced soft tissue sarcoma. These studies are being conducted in collaboration with leading academic cancer centers and industry partners, reflecting LIXTE’s emphasis on externally validated clinical execution.

Radiotherapy Platform Expansion (Liora Technologies)

In November 2025, LIXTE expanded beyond pharmaceuticals with the acquisition of Liora Technologies Europe Ltd., adding an electronically controlled proton therapy platform known as the LiGHT System. This acquisition established LIXTE’s entry into radiotherapy, complementing its drug development activities and creating optionality for future recurring revenue models tied to jointly operated treatment centers.

Market Opportunity

LIXTE is targeting cancers where existing therapies show limited durability due to resistance, toxicity constraints, or suboptimal patient response. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy are widely applicable across tumor types but remain constrained by these factors, creating an opportunity for approaches that improve efficacy without proportionally increasing toxicity.

The company’s clinical programs focus on ovarian clear cell carcinoma, metastatic colon cancer, and advanced soft tissue sarcoma, indications characterized by high unmet need and limited effective treatment options. Rather than reshaping oncology care, LIXTE is developing LB-100 to augment existing therapies, an approach that could support wider clinical use within established treatment pathways.

Leadership Team

Geordan Pursglove, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience spanning mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, strategic growth initiatives, and operational leadership across both public and private companies. His background includes leadership roles across technology, logistics, customer experience, sports, and marketing, with a focus on scaling organizations, raising capital, and executing transformative strategies.

Bas van der Baan, Chief Scientific Officer, has more than 20 years of experience in biotechnology with a concentration in oncology and diagnostics. He previously served as Chief Clinical and Business Development Officer at Agendia, where he played a key role in initiating and executing clinical trials that supported the commercialization of precision molecular oncology diagnostics in both the U.S. and Europe.

Peter Stazzone, Chief Financial Officer, brings over two decades of financial management experience across publicly traded and privately held companies. His background includes leading capital raises, mergers and acquisitions, financial controls, and public company reporting, with prior CFO roles at companies including Beyond Commerce, Strainz, and Voice Telecom.

LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT), closed Monday's trading session at $2.98, up 1.0169%, on 111,488 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 99,439 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.64/$6.26.

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ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO).

ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO) , an aerospace defense company developing smart, autonomous solutions for manned and unmanned aerial systems, announced its participation in Enforce Tac 2026, Germany's leading trade fair for security and defence, taking place Feb. 23–25, 2026, at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. ParaZero will exhibit its DefendAir counter-UAS systems within the Israeli National Pavilion, organized by the Israel Export Institute, highlighting its multi-layered, non-explosive drone interception technology and supporting the Company's strategy to expand its European footprint following successful demonstrations to German law enforcement and senior NATO officials in late 2025.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/yQIBz

ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO) is a defense aerospace company specializing in multi-layered Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (“Counter-UAS”) technologies engineered to neutralize hostile drones in complex, contested, and urban environments. Founded by aviation and defense technology professionals, the company develops autonomous interception and precision-delivery systems that support military forces, homeland security agencies, and operators of strategic infrastructure. ParaZero’s mission is to provide reliable, practical, and scalable counter-drone capabilities for frontline and fixed-site defense scenarios where rapid, accurate, and low-collateral response is essential.

As drone threats evolve from low-cost commercial platforms to fast, low-signature systems operating in RF-denied conditions, ParaZero focuses on solutions that deliver actionable last-layer defense. Its technologies integrate with existing detection and command systems, allowing operators to respond effectively across military bases, sensitive facilities, border regions, and high-risk operational zones. The company’s defense portfolio continues to expand through field collaboration with Israeli defense authorities and international security organizations seeking capable interception systems.

Building on more than a decade of engineering and operational experience, ParaZero offers autonomous counter-drone and precision-delivery capabilities designed for modern defense requirements.

The company is headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel.

DefendAir

DefendAir is ParaZero’s multi-layered Counter-UAS system designed to intercept hostile drones with high accuracy and minimal collateral damage. The platform employs patented net-interception technology and supports defense forces protecting bases, critical infrastructure, government facilities, and frontline units. Company-reported demonstrations conducted with Israeli defense and homeland security authorities have shown successful interception across a range of real-time scenarios involving fast, maneuverable, and RF-denied drones.

DefendAir is deployed through three complementary delivery mechanisms that enable flexible interception across dynamic battlefield and fixed-site environments:

• Interception Drone – The airborne configuration places a net-interception pod on an autonomous multirotor, enabling rapid engagement of hostile drones approaching from extended ranges or complex angles. This mobile layer offers adaptable response options where ground-based systems may have limited reach.
• Stationary Turret – The turret provides automated 360-degree perimeter coverage for fixed sites. Using optical detection and autonomous tracking, it identifies and intercepts approaching drones with a non-explosive, low-collateral method suitable for urban or sensitive environments.
• Hand-Held Net Launcher – The hand-held launcher offers infantry and security personnel a lightweight, tactical close-range interception tool. It enables unit-level drone neutralization in environments where jamming or spoofing is ineffective, providing a practical last-line defense option.

Together, these configurations provide flexible interception capabilities for a wide range of defense and security missions.

DropAir

DropAir is ParaZero’s high-accuracy aerial delivery solution engineered for autonomous or remotely controlled missions in complex and hostile environments. The system enables safe, precise delivery of sensitive payloads, including medical supplies, blood transfusions, tactical equipment, and humanitarian aid, without requiring the drone to land or expose ground personnel to risk. Its HALO-style late parachute deployment minimizes drift and lowers detectability, supporting both multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs.

DropAir has demonstrated operational effectiveness in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Israel Defense Force Medical Corps, including a breakthrough field trial in which blood transfusions dropped from 200 meters were recovered fully intact and suitable for human use.

The system’s modular pod design secures a variety of payloads and is adaptable to a wide range of UAV platforms, with carrying capacities of 5, 10, or 20 kilograms depending on drone capability. Built for rapid deployment and all-weather performance, DropAir provides reliable resupply options for defense, disaster response, and remote operations where conventional logistics cannot safely reach.

Market Opportunity

ParaZero operates within rapidly expanding segments of the global unmanned systems and defense markets. According to Fortune Business Insights, the anti-drone (counter-UAS) market was valued at $2.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from $3.1 billion in 2025 to $12.24 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 21.62%. This expansion is driven by the increasing use of drones in modern conflicts, the emergence of new threat types such as RF-denied and fiber-optic-guided drones, and the need to protect critical infrastructure, military bases, and sensitive facilities.

The precision airdrop category is also gaining traction as defense forces and emergency agencies seek secure, rapid, and unmanned delivery solutions for time-critical missions. ParaZero’s DropAir program has advanced into Phase II with the Israeli Defense Force Medical Corps, highlighting governmental adoption of autonomous delivery technologies for military and humanitarian use.

Leadership Team

Ariel Alon, Chief Executive Officer, is an experienced executive with a proven track record of leading high-performing business teams across unmanned aircraft systems, finance, high-tech, defense, and government sectors in Israel, the U.S., EMEA, and APAC. Prior to joining ParaZero, he served as Chief Sales Officer of Aerodrome Group and CEO of its subsidiary, Aerodrome LTD. His earlier roles include vice president of sales and general manager for Israel at Voyager Labs, Israeli country manager for Atos, and business development positions at companies including Elbit Systems and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Mr. Alon holds a B.A. in business administration and an M.B.A. in finance and marketing from the Ruppin Academic Center in Israel.

Regev Livne, Chief Financial Officer, previously served as CFO of Votiro, where he raised capital and supported the company’s expansion into North America and Asia. His earlier experience includes serving as CFO of SCR Engineers Ltd., along with finance roles at 3M Attenti and Dmatek Ltd. Mr. Livne began his career as a senior accountant at PwC Israel, auditing both public and private companies. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel and holds a master’s degree in finance and management and a B.A. in business administration and accounting from the Israeli College of Management.

Alon Yasovsky, Vice President of R&D, is an engineering leader with more than 20 years of experience across electro-optics, machine vision, embedded systems, and advanced technology development. He previously worked in Samsung Electronics Israel’s Open Innovation group and evaluated R&D investments for the Israeli Innovation Authority. Earlier in his career, he held engineering and leadership roles at SensoGenic, Kornit Digital, Intel, Apple, PrimeSense, and Elbit Systems. Mr. Yasovsky holds a B.Sc. in electrical and electronic engineering from Tel Aviv University and completed the U.S.–Israel Innovation Bridge Leadership Executives Program at the University of California, Irvine.

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ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO), closed Monday's trading session at $1.08, up 3.8462%, on 276,190 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2,229,743 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.5255/$2.145.

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Renewal Fuels Inc. (OTC: RNWF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Renewal Fuels Inc. (OTC: RNWF).

Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF), also known as American Fusion, announced the appointment of Dr. John E. Brandenburg, Ph.D., as chief technology officer of Kepler Fusion Technologies, effective immediately. Dr. Brandenburg is a senior plasma physicist with more than four decades of experience spanning fusion energy, advanced propulsion, and applied plasma physics, and brings deep technical expertise to the Company's mission of commercializing its Texatron(TM) aneutronic fusion platform. His career includes senior scientific roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, The Aerospace Corporation, the Florida Space Institute at Kennedy Space Center, and Orbital Technologies Corporation, along with service under multiple U.S. government security clearances supporting sensitive defense and energy research programs.

To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/Z0GNY

Renewal Fuels Inc. (OTC: RNWF) (d/b/a American Fusion) is an advanced energy platform company focused on building a scalable, infrastructure-grade fusion energy business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kepler Fusion Technologies. Following a completed reverse merger with Kepler, the company has repositioned itself around the development and long-term commercialization of deployable fusion power systems designed for real-world industrial and infrastructure use rather than experimental research programs.

The company’s strategy centers on pairing proprietary fusion technology with disciplined governance, intellectual property development, and a public-company operating framework intended to support long-duration value creation. Management has emphasized transparency, regulatory readiness, and institutional credibility as foundational elements alongside continued technical progress.

Renewal Fuels is in the process of transitioning its public identity to American Fusion to reflect its strategic focus on advanced fusion energy infrastructure and commercialization.

The company is based in Southlake, Texas.

Kepler Texatron™

Through wholly owned subsidiary, Kepler Fusion Technologies, the company is developing the Texatron™ aneutronic fusion platform, a compact, pulsed fusion system engineered specifically for commercial and infrastructure-grade deployment. Unlike steady-state fusion concepts that prioritize laboratory demonstration, the Texatron™ operates in controlled cycles designed to support modular scalability, redundancy, and distributed installation across multiple end markets.

The platform is optimized around a Deuterium–Helium-3 fuel pathway that enables direct electrical energy conversion, reducing reliance on traditional steam cycles and minimizing neutron-related material degradation. This design supports a smaller physical footprint and greater flexibility for deployment in grid-constrained or mission-critical environments such as data centers, industrial facilities, defense installations, and remote locations.

Kepler’s commercialization model is structured around a Power-as-a-Service approach under which the company intends to retain ownership of its fusion units and sell electricity to customers under long-term contractual arrangements. This infrastructure-oriented model is designed to align system deployment with predictable, recurring revenue while allowing for fleet-based scaling over time. The platform is supported by a broad and expanding intellectual property estate encompassing reactor architecture, energy conversion systems, control technologies, manufacturing processes, and deployment methodologies.

Market Opportunity

U.S. electricity demand has re-entered a period of sustained growth following nearly two decades of relative stagnation, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. After years in which efficiency gains and structural economic shifts largely offset population and economic growth, electricity consumption has increased meaningfully since 2020 and is forecast to continue rising through at least the middle of the decade.

Recent and projected growth is being driven primarily by the commercial and industrial sectors, with data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other power-intensive operations accounting for a disproportionate share of incremental demand. These segments tend to require continuous, non-intermittent electricity supply, placing increased pressure on existing generation and transmission infrastructure.

This shift underscores a growing need for reliable baseload power sources that can be deployed without extensive new transmission build-out and that align with emissions-reduction objectives. Fusion-based energy systems designed for distributed, infrastructure-grade deployment represent a potential long-term solution for meeting rising demand in environments where reliability, resilience, and scalability are critical.

Leadership Team

Richard Hawkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has overseen the company’s strategic reset, corporate restructuring, and transition toward an advanced fusion energy platform, with responsibility for governance, capital markets strategy, and long-term corporate development.

Brent Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Kepler Fusion Technologies, brings extensive experience in energy systems and commercialization strategy and leads the development, validation, and deployment roadmap for the Texatron™ fusion platform, as well as Kepler’s intellectual property and operating model.

Renewal Fuels Inc. (OTC: RNWF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.019, up 5.5556%, on 13,636,375 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 11,884,810 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.000001/$0.0421.

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Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF)

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The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF).

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Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. presented at the Metals Investor Forum in January 2026, outlining its plan to explore for and develop a significant organic P205 resource, in northeast Nevada, to supply raw, organic phosphate directly to farmers.

The company's Murdock Mountain project in Nevada has confirmed trace to no heavy-metal content, supporting its potential use in certified organic agriculture, with drill results pointing to phosphate grades of roughly 10%–12% P₂O₅ with strong lateral continuity.

The company believes its Nevada deposits could support a resource in the range of 200 million tonnes, and the site's location near Union Pacific rail infrastructure may simplify logistics for direct-ship fertilizer distribution.

Analyst and shareholder John Kaiser examined how a scalable supply of organic phosphate could enable growth in organic farming.

Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) , a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, participated in the Metals Investor Forum in January 2026, where it highlighted its position as a significant potential producer of raw, organic, direct-ship pit-run phosphate fertilizer aimed at the expanding organic farming market. The Vancouver-based company used the forum to outline progress at its Murdock Mountain Property in Elko County, Nevada, and to discuss how a scalable supply of organic phosphate could address a key constraint facing organic agriculture: access to fertilizer inputs that meet organic certification standards.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) is a junior exploration company focused on exploring and advancing an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate project in northeast Nevada. The company’s business model centers on developing a rare, direct-application phosphate product that aligns with the growing demand for organic agricultural inputs. Its vision is to support the rapidly expanding organic food industry with a clean, reactive, environmentally responsible nutrient source that avoids the contamination issues associated with chemically processed fertilizers.

NOP is advancing the Murdock Mountain Project through disciplined exploration, responsible environmental practices, and strategic planning that positions the company as a future supplier of organic phosphate to key agricultural markets. The company emphasizes transparency, environmental stewardship, and adherence to regulatory standards as it advances its drill program and project development.

By developing a unique phosphate resource in a mining-friendly U.S. jurisdiction with strong infrastructure access, NOP aims to establish itself as a significant participant in the organic fertilizer sector.

The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Murdock Mountain Phosphate Project

NOP’s flagship asset is the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Project in Elko County, Nevada, a nearly flat-lying sediment-hosted phosphate system traced historically over 6.6 kilometers and extended through additional applications to more than 30 kilometers. The project’s raw rock phosphate is characterized by high purity, absence of heavy metals, and suitability for direct application without processing, aided by francolite (the most reactive crystallite structure of all P₂O₅ minerals) and oolitic textures that provide optimal surface area for interaction with soil micro-organisms. The product’s purity places it within the rare 5% of global P₂O₅ material pure enough for direct field application.

The Murdock Mountain property spans four Bureau of Land Management (BLM) applications totaling 7,824 acres, with an Exploration Target Mineral Inventory (ETMI) of 10–46 million tonnes in the initial 1,813-acre area and an additional 200–220 million tonnes across three further applications. Historic geologic mapping and recent drilling identify the Upper Phosphatic Zone within the Meade Peak Member as the primary target, with an interval historically ranging from 3.4 to 7.6 meters thick within a 28–40-meter phosphatic sequence.

In 2025, NOP commenced a multi-hole drill program with unrestricted seasonal timing following regulatory updates. Drill holes MM25-1, MM25-2, MM25-3, MM25-4 and MM25-5 all intersected favorable Meade Peak phosphate-bearing stratigraphy precisely where predicted by geological modeling. These intersections ranged from 29.2 to 38 meters (96 to 125 feet), with drilling confirming the interpreted dip and continuity of the target zone. Ongoing step-out drilling continues along the phosphate trend, supported by geological mapping and XRF screening, with assays pending. The project benefits from proximity to Highway SR 30, the hamlet of Montello, and the Southern Pacific rail line, enabling a simple mining concept summarized by: “break it up, dig it up, grind it up, bag it up, and ship it out.”

Market Opportunity

NOP intends to supply organic, direct-application phosphate fertilizer to the rapidly expanding organic food sector in North America. The company cites a $35 billion organic food market, supported by data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, which estimated an 8.7% annual growth rate between 2021 and 2027.

The shift toward organic and regenerative agriculture is driving demand for reactive, non-acidulated phosphate sources, and NOP notes that American farming practices are increasingly moving toward direct-application phosphate rather than soluble chemical fertilizers. With only 5% of global P₂O₅ pure enough for direct application, the company is targeting a rare, high-value segment of the fertilizer market that does not require competition with conventional chemical fertilizer producers.

Leadership Team

Robin Dow, Chairman & CEO, brings extensive experience as a public venture capital entrepreneur, following prior roles as a retail and institutional broker and researcher at Burns Fry. He has created more than 30 private and public companies across multiple sectors, raised close to $200 million, and built resource operations spanning four continents, 10 countries, four U.S. States, four Canadian provinces, and three Canadian territories.

Eric Szustak, Director, offers over 39 years of financial services, accounting, business development, and marketing experience, supported by senior roles at firms including Midland Walwyn, Merrill Lynch, and BMO Nesbitt Burns. He is the former President and current Chairman of Quinsam Capital Corporation and holds multiple directorships in publicly listed companies.

Garry K. Smith, Director, contributes more than 40 years of exploration management for companies such as Kerr Addison, Teck, Rio Tinto, and Lac Minerals. As a Qualified Person, he specializes in project generation, 43-101 reporting, resource evaluation, geological modeling, and metal ion soil geochemistry, with a strong focus on ethical and environmentally responsible exploration practices.

Paul W. Pitman, P.Geo., Director, is a field hardened veteran with extensive experience in all areas of geological exploration for a number of metals and materials. He has over 55 years’ experience as an exploration geologist. Since 1983, he has acted as a geological consultant to over 70 clients, providing a full range of services (geological, corporate, and administrative). He has served as a Director or Officer (VP or President) of several junior resource companies, including Boreal Agrominerals, a producer off organic fertilizers from igneous rock in Northern Ontario. He is semi-retired but directs his geological expertise as an advisor to several fertilizer companies.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (OTCQB: NOPFF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.115, off by 23.8411%, on 276,300 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 855,360 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0334/$0.3212.

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Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF).

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is a Canadian mine development and exploration company advancing a portfolio of gold and silver assets in Nevada’s Walker Lane, one of the world’s most productive and mining-friendly regions. Through its U.S. subsidiaries, the company controls four gold and silver properties in Nevada, three of which are 100%-owned and one controlled via a low-cost option to acquire full ownership. With a clear near-term path to production, Lahontan is focused on unlocking oxide gold and silver value from past-producing, infrastructure-rich projects.

The company’s mission is to responsibly develop and expand its oxide resources while minimizing capital intensity and maximizing economic returns. Leveraging a strong technical team with a track record of advancing projects and building mines, Lahontan is focused on growing gold and silver resources and hitting permitting milestones across multiple sites. Its strategy prioritizes scalability, efficiency, and timely value realization for shareholders.

By maintaining full project ownership and a capital-light development model, Lahontan Gold is positioned to rapidly transition from development to production.

The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Projects

Santa Fe Mine

The 26.4 km² Santa Fe Mine is Lahontan’s flagship asset and core development priority. A past-producing open-pit, heap-leach gold and silver operation, Santa Fe historically yielded more than 359,000 ounces of gold and 702,000 ounces of silver between 1988 and 1995. The site benefits from established infrastructure—including power, water, and road access—and more than 79% of its known resources are unencumbered by royalties.

A 2024 NI 43-101 resource estimate outlines 1.54 million ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) in the Indicated category and 0.41 million ounces Inferred, all pit-constrained. Oxide resources average among the highest grades in the state and are distributed across five known deposits. A 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) projects strong economic returns, including an after-tax NPV5% of $200 million, a 34.2% internal rate of return (IRR), and average annual production of approximately 50,000 ounces AuEq over an eight-year mine life.

Permitting is well underway for both the Exploration and Mine Plans of Operation, covering over 12 km² and more than 700 drill holes. The company is targeting construction permits in late 2026 and continues to pursue oxide resource expansion and metallurgical optimization, particularly within the Slab-Calvada corridor.

West Santa Fe

West Santa Fe lies just 13 kilometers from the flagship and is being explored as a potential satellite operation. The project is defined by a shallow, oxide-dominant gold-silver system with a conceptual target of 0.5 to 1.0 million ounces AuEq based on historic drilling and recent surface sampling, which returned up to 2.61 g/t Au and 899 g/t Ag (14.6 g/t AuEq). A 6,300-meter Phase One reverse circulation drill program is scheduled for 2025 to validate historical data and support a maiden resource estimate. Development is streamlined under a low-cost option agreement and a rapid permitting path via Notice of Intent.

Moho and Redlich

The Moho and Redlich projects provide additional longer-term upside within Lahontan’s portfolio. Moho features high-grade, oxidized epithermal veins with historic production at grades of 20–25 g/t Au and 300 g/t Ag. A 2019 core drill program confirmed the presence of high-grade mineralization at depth. Redlich, located along trend from the historic Candelaria silver mine, hosts disseminated Ag mineralization in epithermal veins and hydrothermal breccias but remains untested by drilling. While no near-term programs are currently disclosed, both assets represent future exploration optionality.

Market Opportunity

Lahontan Gold operates in Nevada, consistently ranked the top global mining jurisdiction by the Fraser Institute due to its transparent permitting process, legal stability, and established infrastructure. Nevada produces over 4.5 million ounces of gold annually, generating approximately $9 billion in value, and ranks fifth globally in total gold production.

According to the World Gold Council, total gold demand in Q1 2025 reached 1,206 tonnes, up 1% year-over-year, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Central banks added 244 tonnes to reserves, a slight slowdown from the prior quarter but well within the strong buying range observed over the past three years. Meanwhile, silver demand is supported by strong industrial usage in solar panels, electric vehicles, and semiconductors, with long-term deficits forecast in the physical silver market.

With macro-driven demand for gold, technology-driven silver consumption, and strong institutional buying across both metals, Lahontan is uniquely positioned to capitalize through its portfolio of oxide-focused projects in a top-tier jurisdiction—offering near-term production potential and longer-term resource expansion.

Leadership Team

Kimberly Ann, Founder, CEO, President & Executive Chair, is a veteran mining executive with a track record of founding and scaling junior resource companies. She has raised over $210M in financing and led the $340M buyout of Prodigy Gold. Her prior roles include CFO of PPX Mining and founder of Latin America Resource Group, which merged with Carube Copper to form C3 Metals.

Brian Maher, Founder and VP of Exploration, is an economic geologist with more than 45 years of experience. He previously led Prodigy Gold as CEO, where he helped develop the Magino gold project before its $341M acquisition. His career includes senior roles at ASARCO, Hochschild Mining, and PPX Mining, where he oversaw exploration and production in the Americas.

John McNeice, Chief Financial Officer, is a Chartered Professional Accountant with three decades of experience in public company reporting. He has served as CFO for seven public resource companies and played a key role in Ur-Energy Inc.’s TSX IPO and $150M in financings. He also serves as CFO for Gold79 Mines, C3 Metals, and Northern Graphite Corp.

Lahontan Gold Corp. (OTCQB: LGCXF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.2295, up 16.4975%, on 1,598,770 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,923,960 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0179/$0.2324.

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CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF)

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The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF).

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) is advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, a past-producing underground operation with a long operating history and significant remaining exploration potential. The company holds a 100% interest in the project through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary and has positioned the asset as its sole operational focus, allowing management to concentrate technical, financial, and strategic efforts on a single, well-documented silver system.

Clayton was mined for more than five decades but was never systematically explored using modern geophysical or drilling techniques. Historical operators followed known mineralization to supply a relatively small mill and did not pursue broader resource definition or deeper targets, leaving substantial portions of the mineralized system only partially mined or entirely untested. CMX has compiled extensive historical records and mine data that now form the foundation for a modern reassessment of the property.

As CMX advances Clayton during a period of sustained supply deficits and rising industrial demand for silver, the company does so with a high degree of internal alignment. As of December 2025, management, directors, and associated shareholders collectively held approximately 70% of the company’s issued and outstanding shares, underscoring a long-term commitment to the project’s development.

The company is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

The Clayton Silver Project

The Clayton Silver Project is CMX’s 100%-owned flagship asset, located in the Bayhorse Mining District of central Idaho, approximately 30–40 kilometers south-southwest of Challis. The property comprises a 1,028-acre land package, including 29 patented mining claims and two patented mill sites (approximately 562 acres) and 20 unpatented claims (approximately 466 acres). The patented claims provide surface ownership rights, carry no government royalties, and do not require drilling permits.

Historic Production and Development

The Clayton Silver Mine operated from 1935 to 1986 and was one of the most active underground mines in the district. Recorded production totaled approximately 7.0 million ounces of silver, along with lead, zinc, copper, and minor gold, from an estimated 2.15 million tonnes of ore, representing an illustrative gross metal value of approximately $660 million at $75/oz silver. Underground development reached eight levels to 1,100 feet, with nearly 19,700 feet of workings, and partially mined two tabular ore bodies known as the South and North Ore Bodies.

Geological Potential

Mine records and historical drilling indicate that mineralization remains open to depth and along strike. Notably, drill hole 1501-A intersected 22 feet of high-grade polymetallic mineralization at approximately 1,425 feet, confirming continuity below the deepest historic workings. CMX has determined that little modern geophysical work or systematic exploration drilling was conducted during the mine’s operating life.

Planned Exploration Programs

Beginning in spring 2026, CMX plans to conduct a comprehensive geophysical program over the historic mine and surrounding structures, including a 3-D Direct Current Induced Polarization (DCIP) survey and a Magnetotelluric (MT) survey. These surveys are intended to delineate known structures, identify extensions of partially mined ore bodies, and evaluate deeper sources of mineralization, with follow-up diamond drilling planned to test priority targets.

Surface Stockpile Opportunity

CMX also controls a surface stockpile estimated to exceed 1.0 million tonnes of mineralized material that was historically mined but not processed. Testing conducted in 2014 and TOMRA ore-sorting trials in 2022 and 2023 demonstrated that X-Ray Transmission (XRT) sorting increased silver grades by approximately 6.4 times and lead and zinc grades by approximately seven times, while recovering more than 70% of contained metals into a high-grade concentrate representing about 10% of the original mass.

Market Opportunity

Silver is a critical industrial metal with more than 10,000 documented uses and is valued for its electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance, and antimicrobial properties. Global silver demand is estimated at approximately 1.19 billion ounces, while global mine production is approximately 830 million ounces, resulting in a persistent supply deficit driven largely by industrial consumption across electronics, solar photovoltaics, electric vehicles, medical applications, catalysts, and battery technologies.

These supply-demand dynamics have been reflected in pricing. In January 2026, silver exceeded $80 per ounce, up 160% over the prior 12 months. This pricing underscores the impact of sustained physical deficits, declining mine supply since 2016, and rising industrial demand tied to green energy, electrification, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. With approximately 70% of global silver production sourced as a byproduct of other metal mining, the industry’s ability to respond quickly to higher prices remains constrained, reinforcing the structural nature of the current market imbalance.

Leadership Team

Jan M. Alston, President and Chief Executive Officer, has more than four decades of experience in public junior natural resource companies across mining, oil and gas, and corporate finance. A trained lawyer, he practiced business law and securities regulation before serving as co-founder, President, and CEO of Purcell Energy Ltd., and later as CEO of Tenergy Ltd., both publicly listed energy companies that were ultimately sold in significant transactions. Since 2011, he has led the advancement of CMX’s Clayton Silver Project.

Glen R. Alston, Chief Financial Officer, has more than 30 years of experience in senior executive and management roles with public junior mining companies. His background includes corporate finance, stock exchange listings, corporate development, project management, and accounting and audit oversight, and he played a key role in CMX’s acquisition of the Clayton Silver Project.

Richard T. Walker, P.Geo., Consulting Geologist, is a Professional Geologist with more than 30 years of exploration experience across Canada, the United States, and South America. He has managed exploration programs for precious and base metals in a wide range of geological settings and has served as President of Dynamic Exploration Ltd. since 1996, providing independent geological consulting services to the mining industry.

Qualified Person Statement – All scientific and technical information contained in the CMX Gold & Silver Corp. Market Awareness Profile (MAP) has been reviewed and approved by Richard Walker, M.Sc. (Geology), P.Geo., independent consulting geologist considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (OTC: CXXMF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.204, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 9,890 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0001/$0.4.

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Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF).

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) s a critical metals technology company developing scalable rare earth element (“REE”) refining infrastructure in North America. Originally founded in 2006 as a mineral exploration company, Ucore has since evolved into a processing technology innovator focused on commercializing its proprietary RapidSX™ platform under a $18.4 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense, with additional support from Natural Resources Canada. The company’s flagship deployment is the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”), with additional SMCs planned to follow.

Ucore’s mission is to help reestablish a domestic REE supply chain by offering competitive, modular processing solutions that reduce dependence on China. Supported by government funding, private capital, and engineering partnerships, Ucore aims to meet growing demand for rare earth oxides in electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced energy technologies.

The company is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Projects & Technology

RapidSX™ Separation Technology

RapidSX™ is Ucore’s proprietary rare earth separation platform, delivering three times faster processing than traditional solvent extraction (SX) methods. Its current demonstration program in Kingston, Ontario, is being conducted under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to prove commercial readiness for processing both heavy and light REEs. The project is also supported by Natural Resources Canada.

RapidSX™ employs a column-based design that eliminates the need for powered mixer-settlers, enabling a smaller facility footprint, quicker commissioning, and lower CAPEX and OPEX. The platform is adaptable to light and heavy REE feedstocks and is structured for modular scale-up.

The 52-stage RapidSX™ Commercial Demonstration Plant in Kingston, Ontario—operated in partnership with Kingston Process Metallurgy—has logged thousands of runtime hours and is currently processing rare earth feedstock further to the company’s U.S. Department of Defense contract. In January 2025, Ucore secured a $500,000 non-dilutive grant from Ontario’s Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to support the advancement of the Kingston facility and, in the words of Ontario Mines Minister George Pirie, “build a secure supply chain ready to fuel the technologies of tomorrow.”

Strategic Metals Complex – Louisiana

Ucore has selected an 80,800-square-foot brownfield site within the England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana, as the location for its first commercial rare earth refining facility. The Louisiana SMC is expected to scale from 2,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of total rare earth oxides initially to 5,000 TPA, with potential to ultimately reach 7,500 TPA.

The facility benefits from Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) status, reducing tariff burdens on imported inputs and enhancing logistics efficiency. In addition to these structural advantages, the state of Louisiana has outlined an incentive package valued at $15 million, including a $900,000 infrastructure grant and $360,000 in additional local support. The project is expected to create 100 family-wage jobs and has received strong support from federal and state officials.

To date, Ucore has secured $2.3 million in milestone payments under its $18.4 million OTA award from the U.S. Department of Defense. In early 2024, the company also secured C$2.16 million in private investment from Hondo Private Equity to support its commercialization efforts.

Bokan-Dotson Ridge REE Project – Alaska

Ucore maintains 100% ownership of the Bokan-Dotson Ridge heavy REE project in Southeast Alaska. A Preliminary Economic Assessment was completed in January 2013. The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) has authorized $145 million in bond financing under SB99 (2014) to support future development.

While Bokan remains a long-term asset, Ucore continues to advance it at a measured pace, complementing its near-term focus on commercial rare earth refining and oxide production at the Louisiana SMC.

Market Opportunity

According to Grand View Research, the global rare earth elements market was estimated at $3.95 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2025 to 2030. The market outlook remains strong, fueled by the growing demand for permanent magnets and catalysts in the automotive sector.

In March 2025, President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to prioritize domestic critical mineral production, signaling a national mandate to reduce reliance on “hostile foreign powers’ mineral production.” One month later, the Chinese government enacted immediate export restrictions on seven key rare earth elements, including dysprosium and terbium, further intensifying pressure on Western nations to develop secure and independent supply chains. This underscores the strategic value of Ucore’s domestic separation infrastructure.

Leadership Team

Pat Ryan, P.Eng., Chairman and CEO, is the founder of Neocon International, a leading automotive OEM supplier. He brings over 25 years of experience in global supply chain innovation and has led Ucore since 2014 in its strategic pivot toward rare earth processing.

Peter Manuel, Vice President, CFO & Corporate Secretary, has served as Ucore’s financial lead for 14 years. Trained as a Chartered Accountant, with extensive experience across Canada, England, and Ireland, Mr. Manuel has advised public and private entities on strategic planning, treasury, and assurance.

Michael Schrider, MEng, P.E., Vice President & COO, is a multidisciplinary engineer with over 30 years of experience. He founded and operated engineering firms SAi and ABD and has overseen all phases of Ucore’s technical development since 2016.

Geoff Atkins, Vice President of Business Development, has 30 years of mining experience and was instrumental in advancing both Lynas’ Mt. Weld and Vital Metals’ Nechalacho REE operations. He brings deep operational knowledge and leads feedstock strategy at Ucore.

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (OTCQX: UURAF), closed Monday's trading session at $6, up 4.5752%, on 392,434 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 665,040 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.4445/$10.69.

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MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF).

MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) is a Canadian mineral exploration company pioneering the development of natural hydrogen as a potential new primary energy source. As a first mover in this emerging sector, the company has assembled North America’s largest permitted land package targeting naturally occurring, emissions-free hydrogen accumulations in the earth’s subsurface.

MAX Power plans to commence Canada’s first dedicated deep drilling program for natural hydrogen in November 2025, starting on the 200-km-long Genesis Trend in southern Saskatchewan, with the goal of converting a discovery into the world’s first commercial natural hydrogen venture in 2026.

Backed by institutional partnerships and a highly experienced technical team, MAX Power continues to build a globally recognized brand in the natural hydrogen sector. Its massive land package in Saskatchewan currently comprises 1.3 million permitted acres with another 5.7 million acres under application.

Saskatchewan, a jurisdiction recognized for its supportive regulatory environment and clean energy innovation, features North America’s most advanced policy framework for the exploration and development of natural hydrogen. The province is also known for its spectacular resource endowment as the world’s leading potash provider, the top high-grade uranium producer in the world, and Canada’s second-largest oil producer. Saskatchewan is also Canada’s leader in helium production, geothermal energy and carbon capture.

The company’s head offices are in Saskatchewan’s two largest cities, Saskatoon and Regina.

Projects

Natural Hydrogen (Saskatchewan)

MAX Power holds multiple large land packages across Saskatchewan prospective for deposits of natural hydrogen, highlighted by the 200-km-long Genesis Trend and the 75-km-wide Grasslands Project.

Genesis features easy road, rail and power access and a proposed hydrogen hub on its eastern side where there is an abundance of potential end-users for natural hydrogen. Drilling is set to begin in early November 2025 at the Lawson target situated in the heart of Genesis. Canada’s first deep well for natural hydrogen is specifically designed to test a complete five-element hydrogen system interpreted to exist at Lawson: source rocks, migration pathways, reservoirs, seals, and traps. Data from vintage and proprietary 2D seismic, gravity and magnetic surveys, and subsurface mapping, among other geological and geophysical information, support the prospectivity of Lawson which lies adjacent to an extensive regional “Salt Barrier” offering excellent seal and trap conditions.

The Genesis Trend’s scalability is further demonstrated by the recent identification of the Lucky Lake target, approximately 50 km northwest of Lawson and one of at least 20 Lawson “look-a-likes” that is being investigated along the trend. Early interpretation suggests serpentinized rocks and structural features favorable for hydrogen generation exist at Lucky Lake.

At Grasslands, geologists are excited about a broad area in the vicinity of a well (“Climax”) near the U.S. border that was drilled a few years ago and inadvertently resulted in Canada’s first known deep subsurface occurrence of natural hydrogen, associated with a rare rock assemblage geologists refer to as “exotic terrane”. Permits covering an area stretching 75 km east-west and up to 10 km north-south were acquired by MAX Power next to this discovery, amplifying the company’s first-mover advantage. Adjacent to three sides of Grasslands are producing helium wells owned by privately-held North American Helium, demonstrating that this under-explored area of the province is highly prospective for clean gas. Drilling of a target at Grasslands is expected during Q1 2026.

Other MAX Power land packages are Rider 1, 2 and 3 in the southeast part of the province, and Choiceland in the north-central part of the province.

To enhance scientific rigor and accelerate development, MAX Power has established a multi-year strategic collaboration with the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), a globally recognized leader in subsurface energy research based in Regina, Saskatchewan. This partnership complements the company’s relocation to Innovation Saskatchewan’s R+T Parks in Saskatoon and Regina, placing its technical and executive teams at the heart of the province’s academic, regulatory, and infrastructure ecosystem.

Critical Minerals

MAX Power’s other key asset is its Wilcox Lithium Project in mining-friendly Cochise County in southeast Arizona where first-ever diamond drilling in late 2023/early 2024 confirmed the discovery of near-surface lithium-rich clays over a broad area of the Willcox Playa. MAX Power’s property occurs within a nearly 4,000-acre corridor adjacent to U.S. Department of Defense land, and benefits from direct access through roads, rail and power infrastructure. The discovery was made just as lithium entered its final price downturn and is now being intensely revisited by the company in light of the turnaround in lithium and an emphasis on critical mineral resource development in the United States under the Trump administration.

Market Opportunity

According to company materials, the global hydrogen market is valued at approximately $250 billion and is expected to surpass $400 billion by 2030. Supporting this outlook, a study published in Science Advances (Dec. 2024) estimates that in-place natural hydrogen resources could meet global net-zero carbon goals for roughly 200 years. Closer to home, a feasibility study by the Transition Accelerator (April 2024) projects that the Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor (RMJIC) in Saskatchewan could support a C$708 million annual hydrogen market, with province-wide demand reaching as high as C$2.7 billion per year.

These projections underscore a compelling opportunity to establish a new energy economy centered around natural hydrogen—a low-cost, low-emission, and potentially naturally replenishing resource. MAX Power is well-positioned to lead this effort with proximity to infrastructure, favorable geology, and increasing institutional support.

Leadership Team

Mansoor Jan, CEO, brings more than two decades of international experience across mining operations, capital markets, and business development. He has held senior positions at BHP Australia, BHP Chile, and Rio Tinto, where he was responsible for advancing cross-border projects, driving mine optimization, and leading technology delivery across major jurisdictions. Mr. Jan holds a BA and MSc in Economics and a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales in Australia.

Neil McMillan, Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, is the former Chairman of the Board of Cameco, the world’s largest publicly traded uranium company. Mr. McMillan served on Cameco’s board for 16 years and is highly regarded within and outside the province for his decades of success there. He previously led Claude Resources as President and CEO, paving the way for its development into Saskatchewan’s only profitable gold miner which was bought out for more than $300 million by Silver Standard Resources in 2014.

Steve Halabura, Chief Geoscientist, has decades of successful experience in the province’s resource sector including a deep understanding of the geological controls on the accumulation of hydrogen, helium, and other industrial gases. He was also instrumental in the early formative stages of the only two Saskatchewan greenfield potash mines to come into existence in the 21st century, these being BHP’s Jansen Project and K+S’s Bethune mine. Jansen is the largest private investment ($14 billion) in Saskatchewan history and is located northeast of MAX Power’s Genesis Trend.

Tom Kishchuk, MAX Power’s Senior Strategic Advisor for Natural Hydrogen Development, is CEO for the Saskatchewan-based Global Institute for Energy, Mines and Society (GIEMS). He has over three decades of technical and business leadership in national and global organizations focused on the energy sector.

MAX Power Mining Corp. (OTC: MAXXF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.717, up 4.8246%, on 102,645 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 674,720 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.105/$0.8791.

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LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF).

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing the district-scale Swanson Gold Project in Québec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt and progressing toward the near-term restart of gold production at its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill. The company’s strategy centers on consolidating strategic land packages—highlighted by its flagship Swanson Gold Project, a 160 km² district-scale property that includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. The company is leveraging its 100%-owned, fully permitted and recently refurbished Beacon Gold Mill to transition from explorer to near-term gold producer—a key inflection point that typically triggers a market re-rating, further bolstered by current rising gold market prices. By processing material from Swanson and offering custom milling to regional projects, LaFleur aims to generate cash flow with minimal capital outlay, targeting annual gold production of up to 15,000 to 20,000 ounces by early 2026.

LaFleur’s vision is to evolve into an intermediate gold producer by capitalizing on strong market conditions and Québec’s rich mining infrastructure. The location, in the world-class Abitibi Gold Belt, and its infrastructure advantage, positions LaFleur for regional consolidation, strategic partnerships, or acquisition interest. Its mission emphasizes efficient value creation through methodical exploration, low-cost asset advancement, and opportunistic acquisitions—including land and deposits from Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining.

Québec ranks among the world’s top mining jurisdictions, offering access to flow-through capital and regulatory stability. LaFleur’s integrated strategy—combining exploration at Swanson, a permitted mill at Beacon, and potential custom milling agreements—supports a streamlined path to near-term production.

LaFleur Minerals is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Projects

LaFleur Minerals’ operations focus on two strategically located assets in the Abitibi Gold Belt: the Swanson Gold Project and the Beacon Gold Mill and Mine. These projects leverage the region’s world-class mining infrastructure and high-grade gold potential to drive the company’s transition to production.

Swanson Gold Project

The Swanson Gold Project spans 16,600 hectares and hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits along a major structural break in the Abitibi Gold Belt. The 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Swanson deposit outlines 123,400 oz of gold in Indicated category (2.1 million tonnes at 1.8 g/t) and 64,500 oz in Inferred category (872,000 tonnes at 2.3 g/t). Located 66 km north of Val-d’Or, the Project is accessible by road and rail and benefits from more than 36,000 meters of historical drilling, along with existing infrastructure including an 80-meter decline portal.

Recent work—including airborne magnetics, soil sampling, and Induced Polarization surveys—has identified multiple high-priority targets and resulted in several high-grade gold assay results, including a grab sample grading 11.71 g/t Au at Jolin, which points to significant upside as the Company prepares to test multiple new zones.

LaFleur has defined over 50 drill targets at Swanson and nearby prospects (Bartec, Jolin, Marimac) and is completing a minimum 5,000-metre diamond drilling beginning in June 2025. LaFleur Minerals has also initiated permitting for a 100,000-tonne surface bulk sample averaging 1.89 g/t Au, which it plans to process at the Beacon Gold Mill as part of a near-term production strategy.

Beacon Gold Mill

LaFleur’s 100%-owned Beacon Gold Mill is a fully refurbished and permitted mill and tailings storage facility capable of processing 750 tonnes per day (tpd), with potential expansion to 1,800 tpd, with access to numerous nearby gold deposits that could be prime sources of ore. Located only 60 km from Swanson, it underwent a $20 million upgrade by Monarch Mining in 2022 and has been under care and maintenance since early 2023. LaFleur is finalizing a C$5-6 million restart plan, ramping up production by late 2025 into early 2026, processing Swanson mineralized material and assessing custom milling opportunities for regional deposits, creating multiple potential revenue streams.

The Beacon Gold Mill is a de-risked, proven asset that benefits from existing infrastructure, including access to roads, power, and skilled labor, and further enhances the overall value proposition of LaFleur by providing a clear path to production and potential revenue-generation.

Market Opportunity

LaFleur Minerals is targeting the gold mining and processing market in Québec’s Abitibi Gold Belt, one of the world’s most productive gold regions. Its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill, with a 750 tpd capacity and authorization to process 1.8 million tonnes of tailings, is strategically positioned to handle material from LaFleur’s Swanson Gold Project and to offer custom milling for nearby deposits such as Granada Gold. The company projects annual production of over 30,000 ounces of gold once in full production, with potential for significant revenue generation based on prevailing market prices.

Global demand for gold remains robust, driven by geopolitical risk, inflation hedging, and central bank accumulation. The World Gold Council forecasts 3-5% annual demand growth through 2030, with average prices expected between $3,200 and $3,500/oz. Within this environment, Québec’s top-tier mining jurisdiction—ranked fifth globally by the Fraser Institute in 2023—offers streamlined permitting and access to flow-through capital. LaFleur’s low-cost Beacon restart (C$5-6 million) and proximity to more than 100 active and historical mines position the company to fill a growing need for small-to-medium scale custom milling.

At Swanson, LaFleur plans to grow its current 187,900-ounce resource toward 1 million ounces through its 2025 drilling program. This hub-and-spoke strategy, leveraging centralized milling and strong local infrastructure, reduces development risk and strengthens LaFleur’s foothold in one of the most attractive gold belts in the world.

Leadership Team

Kal Malhi, Chairman, is a successful entrepreneur and the Founder of Bullrun Capital Inc., where he has raised over $300 million for early-stage companies across the mining, oil and gas, biomedical, agriculture, and technology sectors. He specializes in advancing academic research into commercial ventures and public listings, with more than two decades of capital markets and leadership experience.

Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo., Chief Executive Officer, is a seasoned mining executive and Professional Geologist with over 25 years of global experience in the development of precious and base metals, critical minerals, and metallurgical coal projects. Mr. Ténière is an expert in NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 disclosure standards and has held senior roles including President & CEO, SVP Exploration, and Director with several publicly traded mining companies. Mr. Ténière also worked at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange as a mining expert and Senior Listings Manager listing dozens of mining companies and ensuring listed issuers met their corporate governance and compliance and disclosure requirements.

Harry Nijjar, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, serves as Managing Director at Malaspina Consultants Inc., providing CFO and strategic financial advisory services to companies across multiple industries. He holds a CPA CMA designation from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.

Louis Martin, P.Geo., Technical Advisor and Exploration Manager, is a veteran geologist with more than 40 years of exploration experience. He has played key roles in significant gold and base metal discoveries, including the Louvicourt (1989) and West Ansil (2005) deposits—both recognized by the Association de l’Exploration Minière du Québec (AEMQ). He previously served as VP Exploration at Clifton Star Resources, where he led the pre-feasibility study for the 4.5 million-ounce Duparquet Gold Project. He is a registered geologist in Québec and Ontario.

Tara Asfour, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Strategy, is an experienced executive consultant with over 12 years of management, investor relations, communications and marketing experience, specialized in capital markets. In her previous positions, Ms. Asfour has led over US$550 million worth of fundraising and strategic development initiatives. Ms. Asfour holds a Master’s degree in Business Management, a Financial Markets Certificate from Yale University, and a Certificate in Alternative Investments from HBS. Previous positions include investor relations executive at Red Pine Exploration, Fancamp Exploration, Communications Director at Dominion Water Reserves (now Prime Drink Group Corp) and advisor to various other publicly listed firms in the resource and technology sectors. Ms. Asfour holds the Institute for Governance (IGOPP) Certification in Governance, Ethics in Business Environment and Corruption Prevention.

Peter Espig, Strategic Advisor and Consultant, has served as Vice-President at Goldman Sachs Japan in both the Principal Finance and Securitization Group and the Asia Special Situations Group, where his team participated in more than $10 billion in structured deals, capital raises, and cross-border transactions. Prior to Goldman Sachs, he was Vice-President at Olympus Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, where he focused on corporate restructurings, investment analysis, and international financing negotiations. He also played a pioneering role in some of the earliest SPAC transactions, totaling over US$1.2 billion, and brings deep experience in disciplined capital deployment and turnaround execution. Since 2013, Mr. Espig has served as President and CEO of Nicola Mining Inc. and is a board member of ESGold Corp and First Lithium Minerals. Mr. Espig holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he was a Chazen International Scholar. He has served on various public boards and was recognized among Industry Era’s “Top 10 Admired Leaders” in 2023.

Jean Lafleur, Senior Technical Advisor, is a Professional Geologist (Québec) with 45 years of experience in Canada and internationally including USA, Mexico, Latin America, Ireland, Spain and Africa. Earlier in his career he worked with Newmont, Falconbridge, Dome Mines, and Placer Dome and has been a C-suite executive for a number of junior exploration companies. Jean has remained active as a technical, management, and financing consultant with junior explorers since the early 2000’s through his own geological consultancy firm and throughout his career has led a number of teams in the discovery of precious and base metals, nickel, PGE’s, uranium, and iron deposits. Jean’s expertise includes mining company and project evaluations, audits, technical reporting, exploration program planning and execution, and research and development with a strong focus on Québec. Jean currently acts as a Senior Consultant, North America for Appian Capital Advisory LLP, a mining-focused private equity firm based in London, UK where through his extensive professional network he sources and presents potential mining transactions in North America to the Appian team for investment opportunities.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (OTCQB: LFLRF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.58, up 2.2928%, on 81,158 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 914,930 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0631/$1.65.

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Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE American: SVM) (TSX: SVM)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX.V: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM).

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE American: SVM) (TSX: SVM) is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc, with a long history of profitability and growth. The company focuses on creating shareholder value by generating free cash flow from long-life mines, expanding through organic growth opportunities in China and Ecuador, and pursuing strategic mergers and acquisitions. Silvercorp has built a reputation as a low-cost producer with a commitment to responsible mining practices.

With over 18 years of operating experience, Silvercorp has developed a diversified portfolio of mining assets and investments in China, Ecuador, and Bolivia. The company leverages its expertise in exploration and operational efficiency to enhance the value of its projects while maintaining a strong balance sheet. Silvercorp’s disciplined approach to mine expansion and resource development ensures long-term sustainable growth.

The company’s mission is to build and operate profitable mines that generate sustainable economic, social, and environmental benefits for stakeholders. Silvercorp is committed to responsible mining, with a focus on environmental stewardship and community engagement.

The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Portfolio

Silvercorp operates a diverse portfolio of producing mines, construction-stage projects, and exploration assets across multiple jurisdictions. The company focuses on optimizing production from existing operations while strategically advancing new projects to drive future growth.

• Ying Mining District (China) – The company’s flagship operation consists of several underground mines producing silver, gold, lead and zinc in concentrates. In fiscal 2025, Ying produced 6.9 million ounces of silver and 7,495 ounces of gold, along with lead and zinc by-products. Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for continued production growth as ongoing mine optimization efforts continue to bear fruit.
• GC Mine (China) – A silver-lead-zinc mine with a history of consistent production and ongoing resource expansion through drilling. While production dipped slightly in fiscal 2025, output is expected to increase in fiscal 2026.
• El Domo (Ecuador) – A fully-permitted, copper-gold project under construction. In April 2025, Silvercorp announced a detailed and fully-funded $240.5 million construction plan. Major contracts have been awarded and construction activities are underway, with commissioning expected by December 2026.
• Condor Project (Ecuador) – A gold exploration asset with significant resources. In May 2025, Silvercorp published an updated mineral resource estimate focusing on high-grade underground zones. A revised PEA is expected by the end of 2025, alongside continued permitting and community engagement efforts.
• Kuanping Project (China) – A permitted gold-lead-zinc satellite project north of Ying. Mine construction is underway and Kuanping will be an underground mine with ore to be milled at the Ying complex.
• BYP Mine (China) – A gold-lead-zinc project that operated previously and is now undergoing permitting as a gold mine.
• Bolivian Assets – Silvercorp holds a 28% stake in New Pacific Metals (TSX: NUAG, NYSE American: NEWP), providing indirect exposure to two world class silver projects: Silver Sand and Carangas.

Through its diversified portfolio, Silvercorp delivers exposure to operations generating growing cash-flow, as well as high-potential growth projects that will create long-term value for shareholders.

Market Opportunity

The global demand for silver, gold, and base metals remains strong, driven by industrial applications, investment demand, and renewable energy initiatives. Silvercorp is well positioned to capitalize on rising silver demand, particularly in China, where 80% of the world’s solar panels are manufactured—an industry heavily reliant on silver.

Ecuador’s mining sector is experiencing rapid growth, with government support for foreign investment and infrastructure improvements. Mining exports in the country surged from $275 million in 2018 to $3.3 billion in 2023, highlighting the sector’s increasing economic importance. Silvercorp’s El Domo and Condor projects are poised to become key contributors to Ecuador’s mining expansion.

Industry forecasts indicate continued growth in silver and base metal prices, benefiting producers with strong operational performance and cost controls. Silvercorp’s diversified asset base and low-cost production profile provide resilience against market fluctuations, positioning the company for long-term value creation.

Leadership Team

Rui Feng, Ph.D., Chairman & CEO, founded Silvercorp and has over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration and mining. He has been instrumental in leading the company’s strategic vision, transforming it into a profitable, low-cost silver producer with a diversified asset base. Under his leadership, Silvercorp has expanded its global footprint, acquiring and developing high-value mining projects across China, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Dr. Feng’s expertise in geology and resource development has contributed to major mineral discoveries, and his disciplined approach to capital allocation has positioned the company for long-term growth.

Derek Liu, MBA, CGA, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, brings over two decades of financial leadership experience in the mining sector, overseeing capital allocation, financial strategy, and risk management. He has played a crucial role in maintaining Silvercorp’s strong balance sheet and financial discipline, ensuring the company remains well-capitalized for organic growth and strategic acquisitions. His expertise in financial planning, compliance, and investor relations has supported Silvercorp’s continued profitability and operational efficiency in a competitive global mining landscape.

Lon Shaver, CFA, President, has extensive experience in corporate finance, equity research, and capital markets, providing strategic guidance on business development and investor relations. Before joining Silvercorp, he held senior roles in investment banking and asset management, where he advised mining companies on financing, mergers, and acquisitions. His deep understanding of capital markets and industry dynamics helps drive Silvercorp’s corporate growth initiatives, enhance shareholder value, and strengthen relationships with institutional investors and stakeholders.

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE American: SVM), closed Monday's trading session at $10.78, up 3.5543%, on 9,739,457 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 7,543,181 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $3.15/$14.

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Perpetuals.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDC)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Perpetuals.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDC).

Perpetuals.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDC) is a publicly traded, regulated digital market infrastructure company enabling derivatives trading through a compliant, API-driven platform. Built as infrastructure rather than a balance-sheet exchange, the company provides brokers, institutions, and trading venues with regulated access to crypto and tokenized derivatives while avoiding custody, credit, and counterparty exposure by design.

The platform addresses a structural gap created as demand for leveraged digital asset exposure has outpaced the availability of compliant market infrastructure, particularly in Europe. Regulatory constraints limit how traditional brokers can legally offer crypto leverage, while many existing trading venues operate outside regulated frameworks. Perpetuals is designed to function within these constraints by combining institutional-grade execution, real-time settlement, and structured product capabilities under an EU-regulated market framework.

By operating as a regulated trading venue and infrastructure provider, Perpetuals enables market participants to access derivatives through transparent and auditable systems rather than offshore or unregulated alternatives.

Platform & Infrastructure

Perpetuals operates a regulated hybrid exchange built on proprietary infrastructure and structured around an EU Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) framework. The platform is designed as institutional trading infrastructure, incorporating a high-speed matching engine, real-time settlement, built-in compliance and surveillance, and a hybrid architecture that delivers centralized exchange performance with blockchain-based transparency.

The platform is API-native by design, enabling direct integration with CFD brokers, institutional counterparties, and trading venues. Through turnkey APIs, partners can integrate order routing, execution, structured product issuance, market data, settlement, risk management, and compliance reporting, while the platform is designed to avoid custody of client assets and balance-sheet exposure. This infrastructure-first model allows Perpetuals to function as a regulated trading venue rather than a trading counterparty.

On top of this infrastructure, the platform is designed to support crypto spot trading, perpetual futures, futures, options, swaps, and tokenized structured products, including regulated knock-out instruments intended to operate within European regulatory constraints. Perpetuals also incorporates a prediction and insight engine designed to reward accurate market signals while generating datasets used to refine pricing, risk parameters, and trading intelligence across its structured products.

Market Opportunity

Perpetuals operates at the intersection of several large and converging markets, including crypto derivatives, regulated trading infrastructure, CFD brokerage technology, and tokenized financial products. The global crypto perpetual futures market processes approximately $2.18 trillion in monthly trading volume, while Europe’s CFD market generates roughly $17.34 trillion in monthly notional volume from approximately 4.9 million active retail accounts.

European regulatory frameworks restrict CFD brokers from legally offering high-leverage crypto products, creating a significant gap between trader demand and compliant market access. As a result, demand for crypto leverage has outpaced the availability of regulated infrastructure capable of serving brokers and institutional participants. This dynamic has left a large segment of retail and professional trading activity without compliant, onshore solutions.

Perpetuals addresses this gap by enabling regulated knock-out and structured products that allow leveraged crypto exposure without breaching leverage caps. In parallel, the emergence and adoption of tokenized financial instruments and real-world assets have increased demand for compliant, multi-asset trading venues. By operating within a regulated MTF framework and supporting tokenized issuance and trading, Perpetuals enables participation in the ongoing institutional adoption of digital asset markets without reliance on offshore or unregulated systems.

Leadership Team

Patrick Gruhn is an entrepreneur, lawyer, software engineer, and fintech innovator with more than two decades of experience across technology, law, and financial markets in Europe and the United States. He has founded and scaled multiple technology companies spanning tokenized securities, legal technology, and digital infrastructure, including businesses later acquired by major industry participants. His work focuses on the intersection of blockchain, regulation, and artificial intelligence. Gruhn is also actively involved in academic and institutional initiatives related to digital innovation.

Robin Matzke is a legal and regulatory specialist with deep expertise in digital securities, tokenization, and market structure. He has founded and advised companies operating at the intersection of law and financial technology and has contributed to the development of legal frameworks for digital assets in Europe. His background includes doctoral research on virtual stock structures and extensive academic teaching and publication. Matzke has also served as an advisor on digital securities regulation at the legislative level.

Nayia Ziourti is a regulatory lawyer with more than 15 years of experience in European financial services regulation, compliance strategy, and governance. She has held senior legal and regulatory roles across both public authorities and private financial institutions, including leadership positions within EU-regulated digital asset entities. Her experience includes direct involvement with EU policy development, ESMA initiatives, and MiFID-related regulatory frameworks. Ziourti brings deep institutional knowledge of compliance implementation across complex jurisdictions.

Sean Prescott is a technologist and financial infrastructure architect with over 20 years of experience spanning fintech, cybersecurity, encryption, and decentralized systems. His background includes designing institutional trading infrastructure, secure settlement systems, and large-scale financial platforms across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has developed proprietary transaction and custody architectures used by governments, enterprises, and digital asset platforms. Prescott’s focus is on building secure, scalable infrastructure for regulated digital finance.

Stephen Stephens is a senior operations and technology executive with extensive experience scaling complex fintech, regtech, and enterprise platforms. His career includes leading global delivery teams, managing multimillion-dollar programs, and transitioning advanced technologies into stable operating environments. He brings expertise in operational execution, platform integration, and enterprise process management across regulated industries. Stephens has overseen large-scale implementations spanning trading systems, ERP platforms, and compliance-driven operations.

Aaron Rudder is a finance and economics professional focused on developing fairer and more efficient capital markets through regulated digital infrastructure. He brings experience across crypto finance, derivatives research, and tokenized market structures, including work within EU-regulated trading environments. Rudder has led research initiatives supporting compliant derivatives issuance and structured digital asset products. His background combines financial modeling, market analysis, and applied research at the intersection of regulation and emerging financial systems.

Perpetuals.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDC), closed Monday's trading session at $4.07, up 2.7778%, on 13,039 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 199,049 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.64/$10.5.

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