D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS)

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

AI is entering a new stage marked by noticeable influence in daily life and across major industries. After years of trial runs, experts say 2026 is emerging as the year when AI moves from an experimental tool to an active collaborator, reshaping how people invent, work, and make decisions. Instead of simply responding to prompts, new systems are beginning to partner with users in ways that boost human judgment and skill. Signs of this shift are visible in medicine, software development, scientific work, and even the race toward quantum computing. As these systems become part of the daily workflow, companies are tightening security controls to manage new risks. The underlying technology that supports these systems is also becoming more efficient, allowing organizations to do more with less. Taken together, these changes highlight seven trends that analysts expect to define 2026. Jason Zander, head of Microsoft Discovery & Quantum, says the field is entering a period in which quantum systems will begin to tackle problems that traditional computers cannot. Hybrid approaches that combine quantum hardware, AI, and supercomputers are already improving accuracy in molecular and materials research. He highlights the company's Majorana 1 chip, designed with topological qubits that are more stable and capable of correcting their own errors. Zander believes these breakthroughs will open the door to machines powerful enough to address complex scientific and industrial challenges. The prediction about quantum computing is particularly noteworthy given the pace at which firms like D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) are hitting significant milestones in their bid to bring this technology to a broader section of the global market.

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 Thursday's trading session at $27.98, up 4.403%, on 31,277,599 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 34,369,376 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $3.71/$46.75.

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Strawberry Fields REIT Inc. (NYSE American: STRW)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Strawberry Fields REIT Inc. (NYSE American: STRW).

Strawberry Fields REIT (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) , a self-administered real estate investment trust ("REIT") that specializes in healthcare-related properties, was featured in an article that discussed its recent financial results. The article provides highlights of major acquisitions and solid financial growth for Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024. In an earnings call covering the results, Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Bajtner shared that the board of directors approved a $0.16 dividend per share, which is a 14% jump from previous quarters. He also stated that the company is continuing to see deals come from around the country, saying that STRW prefers the master lease structure and that 89% of the company's facilities are in master leases. CFO Greg Flamion indicated that the company's total assets reached $880 million, a 33.1% increase vs. Q3 2024. Flamion attributed the growth mainly to STRW's strong lease acquisition and retention strategy.

To view the full article, visit https://nnw.fm/6G8nd

Strawberry Fields REIT Inc. (NYSE American: STRW) is a self-administered real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development, and leasing of skilled nursing and other healthcare-related properties. Initially spun out in 2015 with a 33-property portfolio in Indiana and Illinois, the company has steadily expanded its footprint and now owns and leases across 10 states. Its facilities are leased to experienced third-party operators, primarily under long-term triple-net agreements.

The company’s disciplined strategy emphasizes working with regional operators and experienced consultants, focusing on markets where demographic tailwinds and regulatory barriers support long-term demand. From 2020 through projected 2025, the company achieved compound annual growth rates of 13.6% in Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) and 13.5% in Adjusted EBITDA (AEBITDA).

In August 2025, the board of directors approved a 14.3% increase in the company’s quarterly dividend to $0.16 per share. Chairman and CEO Moishe Gubin stated that the dividend increase reflects the company’s strong performance and sustainable outlook, while still keeping the payout ratio below 50%.

Strawberry Fields REIT is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana.

Portfolio

As of September 2025, Strawberry Fields REIT owns and holds long-term leasehold interests in 142 healthcare facilities totaling more than 15,500 licensed beds. The portfolio includes 130 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), 10 assisted living facilities (ALFs), and two long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), with properties located in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

In recent months, Strawberry Fields REIT has expanded its portfolio through the following acquisitions:

• Nine skilled nursing facilities in Missouri totaling 686 beds for $59 million. Eight of the facilities were added to an existing master lease with the Tide Group, increasing annual base rent by $5.5 million, while the ninth facility was added to Reliant Care Group’s lease, raising rent by an additional $0.6 million.
• An 80-bed skilled nursing facility near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for $4.25 million, which was leased to a current operator under a master lease with $425,000 of initial rents and 3% annual escalations.
• A 124-bed facility comprised of 108 skilled nursing beds and 16 assisted living beds near Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for $5.3 million, which was leased to a current operator under a master lease with $530,000of initial rents and 3% annual escalations.

Market Opportunity

Strawberry Fields REIT operates in the skilled nursing and post-acute healthcare real estate sector, which is supported by favorable demographic and regulatory trends. The U.S. population aged 65 and older is expected to exceed 72 million by 2030 and reach 88.5 million by 2050. According to the CDC, 83.5% of skilled nursing facility residents are 65 or older.

The sector benefits from high barriers to entry, including regulatory constraints, capital requirements, and operational complexity. At the same time, government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid provide a stable reimbursement base. The company noted that despite challenges, its operators have demonstrated consistent profitability in states that are traditionally considered difficult for SNF operators.

Spending on SNF care for the aging population is projected to grow from $181.6 billion in 2021 to $273 billion in 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.63%. Strawberry Fields REIT’s geographic clustering strategy and long-term lease structure position it to benefit from this increasing demand and constrained supply.

Leadership Team

Moishe Gubin, Chairman, CEO, and Founder, has served as CEO since the company’s inception and was involved in every acquisition. He previously served as CFO and manager of Infinity Healthcare Management and is a licensed CPA in New York.

Jeffrey Bajtner, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer, joined the company in 2021. He oversees acquisitions, dispositions, and investor relations. Previously, he held leadership roles at BlitzLake Partners and NorthStar Realty Finance. He is a licensed CPA in Illinois.

Greg Flamion, Chief Financial Officer, joined in January 2024. He was formerly CFO at Zimmerman Advertising and has held senior finance roles at Diageo and Bristol Myers Squibb. He holds an MBA from the University of Florida and is a CPA licensed in Indiana.

Steven Greenfield, General Counsel, joined in April 2025. He previously served as Managing Attorney at HammondLaw and held executive and legal positions at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Mayer Brown LLP, focusing on tax and securities law.

Strawberry Fields REIT Inc. (NYSE American: STRW), closed Thursday's trading session at $13.11, up 0.5368098%, on 20,881 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 32,290 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $8.7/$13.77.

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SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB).

The new agreement marks the company's entry into Texas, while expanding its U.S. footprint to 14 states.

The Texas agency selected SuperCom to replace a long-standing incumbent vendor, underscoring rising demand for more advanced EM technologies.

More than 30 U.S. EM contracts have been awarded to the company since mid-2024, reflecting a steady displacement of incumbent providers.

SuperCom's PureSecurity(TM) platform integrates modular GPS, RFID, and cloud tools suited for home detention, offender supervision, and domestic violence prevention.

With deployments across EMEA and North America, SuperCom continues to expand its presence in high-value public safety markets.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) , a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has added another state to its growing U.S. footprint with a new contract in Texas. The agreement, announced early this month, introduces the company's PureSecurity(TM) platform to a juvenile probation agency seeking to modernize its monitoring program and transition away from an incumbent provider ( https://ibn.fm/BziW6 ).

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) is a global provider of secure solutions spanning electronic monitoring, e-Government, and cybersecurity markets. Since 1988, the company has supported national governments and public agencies with advanced safety, identity, and tracking technologies. Its solutions enable courts, service providers, and public safety agencies to efficiently supervise high-risk populations, improve victims’ safety and manage compliance with judicial mandates across multiple jurisdictions.

SuperCom’s growth in North America has accelerated since mid-2024, with expansion into 11 new U.S. states and more than 30 contracts secured with public safety agencies and regional service providers, displacing long-standing incumbents in the process. This expansion reflects the company’s emphasis on recurring revenue, technological differentiation, and close partnership with agencies seeking innovative, mobile-first alternatives to outdated systems.

SuperCom’s vision is to revolutionize the public safety sector through proprietary electronic monitoring technology, data intelligence, and flawless execution. Its offerings include GPS and RF-based monitoring, biometric ID verification, mobile law enforcement tools, and national-level e-ID platforms.

The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Products

Electronic Monitoring and Public Safety

SuperCom’s operations are anchored by its proprietary PureSecurity™ suite, a unified offender monitoring platform combining GPS tracking, biometric verification, tamper detection, and advanced data analytics. Its PureOne™ one-piece bracelet and PureTrack™ smartphone-integrated solution offer high-precision location tracking, real-time alerts, and seamless integration with PureCom™ base stations, PureBeacon™ indoor trackers, and PureProtect™, an app designed to safeguard domestic violence victims.

The company complements its hardware with PureMonitor™, a secure, cloud-based case management system that enables real-time oversight, mobile access, and data visualization for monitoring agencies. This full-stack approach allows SuperCom to support a range of court-mandated programs including GPS monitoring, house arrest, curfew enforcement, and community supervision. The company’s domestic violence monitoring solutions are now deployed in at least seven countries.

SuperCom’s U.S. subsidiary, Leaders in Community Alternatives (LCA), provides reentry and rehabilitation services that complement the company’s electronic monitoring programs. Operating primarily in California, LCA delivers community-based solutions designed to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration. Its programs include individualized case management, employment support, evidence-based treatment, and day reporting centers—services that support public safety while offering alternatives to incarceration. Since LCA’s acquisition in 2016, SuperCom secured over $35 million in new contract wins in Northern California.

Cybersecurity

SuperCom also offers additional capabilities through its cybersecurity and e-Government product lines. The company’s cybersecurity subsidiary, Safend Ltd., provides endpoint data protection through its Data Protection Suite. This platform includes modules for encryption (Encryptor), port/device control (Protector), data classification (Discoverer), DLP (Inspector), audit tracking (Auditor), and compliance reporting (Reporter).

e-Gov

Through proprietary e-government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance, and border control services, SuperCom has helped governments and national agencies design and issue secured multi-identification documents and robust digital identity solutions to their citizens, visitors, and lands. The company has focused on expanding its activities, including the design, development, and marketing of identification technologies and solutions to governments in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa using SuperCom’s e-Government platforms.

Market Opportunity

SuperCom operates across multiple high-growth sectors. In electronic monitoring, rising incarceration costs, overcrowded prisons, and increased judicial adoption of alternatives to detention continue to drive demand for GPS and RF-based supervision programs. The company’s rapid expansion into 11 U.S. states and multiple national-level deployments in Europe and the EMEA region reflect a robust and growing market. According to Mordor Intelligence, the electronic offender monitoring solutions market size stands at $2.18 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $3.19 billion by 2030.

SuperCom also addresses two important supplementary markets through its cybersecurity and e-Government offerings. In cybersecurity, growing threats to sensitive government and enterprise data are fueling investments in endpoint protection, compliance, and device control, which are areas directly served by the company’s Safend platform. In the public sector identity space, secure ID, biometric verification, and e-passport programs remain foundational to digital governance. SuperCom’s track record of delivering national ID solutions across Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe underscores its continued relevance in these adjacent sectors.

Leadership Team

Ordan Trabelsi is President and CEO of SuperCom. He has over 15 years of experience as CEO, growing high-tech companies globally. He also has experience in research and development and product innovation, as well as hands-on experience in cybersecurity, encryption, advanced mathematics, and mobile and internet network technologies. Prior to joining SuperCom, he served as co-founder and CEO of Klikot Inc., a global social networking company. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from The Technion: Israel Institute of Technology.

Barak Trabelsi is COO of SuperCom. He has expertise in big data, cyber, mobile, and internet network technologies, as well as extensive experience in product development and strategies. Prior to joining SuperCom, he served as Senior Product Manager at Equinox Ltd. Before that, he served for four years as VP of R&D at Sigma Wave, a wireless, security, and internet-focused company. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Business, as well as an MBA from Tel Aviv University.

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB), closed Thursday's trading session at $9.67, up 4.0904%, on 51,514 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 90,916 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $3.14/$18.95.

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Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO).

Slate's build-your-own electric pickup could transform America's emerging battery-vehicle segment. The startup, supported by Jeff Wilke, former worldwide consumer CEO at Amazon, and backed by founder Jeff Bezos, offers a radically different approach centered on low cost and extreme personalization. Every truck begins as a stripped-down two-seater with gray composite bodywork, crank windows, and sparse equipment. Owners can then dramatically alter the vehicle. Conversion packages transform Slate pickups into five-passenger SUVs through the installation of rear seating, protective rollover structures containing curtain airbags, and overhead panels. Buyers can also choose between standard or fastback SUV styles, with professional installation running several thousand dollars. Unlike conventional cars, color options for the Slate truck avoid traditional spray booths entirely. This manufacturing philosophy breaks from automotive norms. Instead of building vehicles in countless pre-configured variations, Slate produces uniform units that owners subsequently adapt to specific requirements. Such models could redefine vehicle production, especially within the electric sector where established patterns remain open to disruption from unconventional competitors. Slate aims to revolutionize electric mobility, and other sector players like Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) will be watching how this approach is received by the motoring public. 

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) , a manufacturer and distributor of powersports and electric vehicles, announced it will unveil its new MVR HVAC Pro Series at the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, introducing fully enclosed electric vehicles with integrated heating and air conditioning for consumer and commercial markets, including the MVR HVAC Pro for golf and NEV users and the MVR HVAC Cargo Max Pro for municipal, campus, hospitality, and industrial fleets.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/dUCp7

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) is a prominent manufacturer and distributor specializing in powersports vehicles and recreational watercraft. Established in 2009, the company has built a reputation for delivering value-packed utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and on-road vehicles to both recreational enthusiasts and professionals in the agricultural sector. In 2020, Massimo expanded its offerings by launching Massimo Marine, dedicated to crafting high-quality watercraft with advanced designs and exceptional customer service.

Massimo Group is focused on sustainability. Its recent initiatives, including the introduction of the MVR Series of electric carts, highlight the company’s commitment to eco-friendly solutions that address growing consumer demand for sustainability in the powersports and marine industries.

The company’s manufacturing capabilities have also evolved significantly. Its expanded 376,000-square-foot facility in Garland, Texas, now features advanced automation, including a vehicle assembly robot line. This addition is expected to significantly enhanced production capacity and efficiency, enabling Massimo to scale its operations and better meet market demand.

Product Portfolio

Massimo Group’s product portfolio showcases its dedication to innovation and versatility. Its diverse lineup combines advanced features, sustainability, and value to meet the needs of a dynamic market.

• Massimo Motor: This category includes a wide range of UTVs, ATVs, go-karts, and mini-bikes designed for both recreational and practical applications. Notable recent additions include the T-Boss 1000 UTV, which combines rugged performance with advanced features, and the GKD 350 All-Terrain Go-Kart, a versatile two-seater ideal for various terrains. The Buck 550-6 Crew, a six-seater UTV, further expands this lineup, providing comfort and utility for families and light-duty users at an accessible price point.
• Massimo Marine: Specializing in pontoon and tritoon boats, this division emphasizes luxury and performance. A recent collaboration between Massimo and Vision Marine Technologies has introduced electric pontoon platforms, catering to consumers seeking eco-friendly watercraft for both commercial and recreational use.
• Massimo Electric: Reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability, Massimo Electric focuses on low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) tailored for diverse applications. Recent launches include the MVR 2X Golf Cart and MVR Cargo Max Utility Cart, which deliver advanced features and versatility for recreational users and professionals in industries like farming and groundskeeping.

By combining practicality with cutting-edge design, Massimo Group seeks to set the standard in the powersports and marine industries.

Market Opportunity

The global ATV and UTV market is experiencing robust growth, with North America projected to reach approximately $9.18 billion in 2024 and expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% to $13.37 billion by 2029, according to Mordor Intelligence. Likewise, the U.S. electric UTV and ATV powertrain market is rapidly expanding. It was valued at $2.46 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2%, reaching $5.18 billion by 2030, as reported by Grand View Research.

The pontoon boat market complements this growth, driven by increased interest in leisure and marine tourism. The market size exceeded $7.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% through 2032, according to Global Market Insights. Massimo Marine’s introduction of electric pontoon platforms through its Vision Marine partnership is expected to position the company to effectively address this growing market segment.

With strategic partnerships and an expanding dealer network, Massimo believes it is poised to penetrate deeper into domestic and international markets. The company’s service coverage currently includes over 2,800 retail locations, 600 motor service centers, and 5,500 marine service centers, ensuring robust support and accessibility for customers. This extensive distribution network underpins Massimo’s ability to capture market share and drive sustained growth.

Leadership Team

David Shan, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, established Massimo Motor in 2009 and Massimo Marine in 2020. He has led the company through significant growth phases, including the development of diverse product lines and its public listing. Shan holds a bachelor’s degree in international trade from Qingdao Ocean University of China.

Dr. Yunhao Chen, CPA, serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience in capital markets, financial reporting, and corporate governance since her appointment in May 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota.

Michael Smith, Vice President, joined Massimo in 2019 and played a pivotal role in launching Massimo Marine. With a strong background in powersports retail and product innovation, he is dedicated to driving new product development. Smith studied International Business and Marketing at the University of California, San Diego.

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO), closed Thursday's trading session at $4.16, up 3.2258%, on 50,519 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 199,017 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.839/$4.48.

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Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG).

The start of the week saw prices of both silver and gold drop as treasury yields rose ahead of a policy announcement by the Federal Reserve. Silver dropped to $58.12 an ounce, representing a 0.4% decrease. At the same time, gold dropped by 0.1% while palladium and platinum prices rose. This comes as traders continue to look past the widely expected rate cut for signals about monetary policy in the coming year. This announcement, coupled with expected government debt auctions, may reshape expectations for next year. Given that precious metals don't raise interest, increasing rates often negatively affect their prices. Meanwhile, new figures released this past weekend show that the People's Bank of China added to its gold reserves for another consecutive month. This brings new holdings to over 74 million troy ounces. Overall, the metals market remains caught between the immediate pressure of rising yields and the longer-term support from expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy. All eyes will be on the Fed to digest whatever guidance they provide about the possible monetary policy for the coming year. Gold industry players like Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) will be following the proceedings as the trajectory of the metal could be impacted by any announcements made. 

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is the operator of the Waterberg Project, a bulk underground platinum group metals (PGM) deposit discovered by Platinum Group in 2011 and located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa. The Waterberg Project is planned as a fully mechanised platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold mine, including by-product copper and nickel production, and is projected to be one of the largest and lowest cost PGM mines globally.

The project is a joint venture between Platinum Group; integrated PGM producer Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (OTCQX: IMPUY); Japanese consortium HJ Platinum, which includes trading house Hanwa Co. and the government-backed Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC); and local empowerment partner Mnombo Wethu Consultants (Pty) Ltd. Platinum Group has an effective 50.22% interest in the Waterberg Project.

The company’s primary business objective is to advance the Waterberg Project to a development and construction decision. An update to the 2019 Definite Feasibility Study is expected in 2024.

PGMs are essential and precious metals that include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium. These metals are known for their purity, high melting points and unique catalytic properties. They are utilized in a number of industrial processes, technologies and commercial applications and play a critical role in autocatalysis and pollution control in the automotive sector. The bulk of global PGMs are mined in Southern Africa and Russia.

The unique properties of PGMs are being applied to various technologies as possible solutions for more efficient energy generation and storage, which may create new demand for PGMs. The company’s battery technology initiative through Lion Battery Technologies Inc., using platinum and palladium in lithium battery technologies, represents one such new opportunity in the high-profile lithium battery research and innovation field.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. founded Lion Battery Technologies Inc. in partnership with Anglo American Platinum Ltd. (AMS: JNB) to support the use of palladium and platinum in lithium battery applications. Lion Battery has entered into an agreement with Florida International University to further advance a research program that uses platinum and palladium to unlock the potential of Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) battery chemistries.

Platinum Group is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Waterberg Project

Platinum Group’s sole material mineral property, the Waterberg Project, is presently in process with pre-construction permitting; engineering work, including road upgrade and traffic studies; finalization of power and water infrastructure design; and construction camp design.

The company’s principal product from the Waterberg Project is planned to be a PGM-bearing concentrate. The concentrate will contain economic amounts of six elements comprising platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, copper and nickel. The company’s partner in the Waterberg Project, Impala Platinum Holdings, has acquired a right of first refusal to enter into an offtake agreement, on commercial arm’s-length terms, for the smelting and refining of mineral products from the Waterberg Project.

The Waterberg project has proven and estimated reserves of 19.5 million ounces of PGMs and gold. When fully operational, the mine is projected to produce more than 400,000 ounces of PGMs annually during the peak period of steady state production. The life of the mine is projected at 45 years.

South Africa’s PGM mining sector remains closely tied to economic developments in the global automotive industry, which in 2022 accounted for approximately 43% of the total global demand for platinum and 82% of the total global demand for palladium.

Market Opportunity

According to a report from Straits Research, a global market and business research firm, the worldwide platinum market had an estimated value of $7.72 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $11.95 billion by 2031. That represents a CAGR of 5.13% over the forecast period.

Platinum, one of the rarest of precious metals, is about 30 times scarcer than gold. It is crucial to the automotive and electronics industries and is also used to make jewelry. Stricter emissions regulations around the world have led to an increased demand for platinum to be used in catalytic converters to reduce automotive emission, the report states.

A report from Allied Market Research estimated the global palladium market at $16.3 billion in 2021 and projects the market will reach $28.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% over the period.

Palladium is also used in automotive catalytic converters for reducing emissions and in jewelry, dentistry, watchmaking, blood sugar test strips, aircraft spark plugs, surgical instruments, electrical contacts and musical instruments.

An increase in demand for consumer electronics has driven demand for palladium-based multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) used to store energy in electronic devices such as broadcasting equipment, mobile telephones, computers, electronic lighting and high voltage circuits, according to the report.

Management Team

Frank R. Hallam is Co-Founder, Director, President and CEO of Platinum Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the mining, minerals and petroleum industry as an operator, principal and founder. He was a co-founder and former CFO of MAG Silver Corp. He was also co-founder and director of West Timmins Mining Inc. and a director of Lake Shore Gold Corp. In addition, he was CFO and director with gold exploration company Tan Range Exploration Corp. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and was formerly an auditor in the public mining practice of PwC. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.

Greg Blair is CFO of Platinum Group. He has been with Platinum Group since 2010 in various roles, most recently as Interim CFO. Prior to joining Platinum Group, he was at a public accounting firm working on public company (mainly mining) audits. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University and has completed the Canadian Securities Course.

Kris Begic is VP Corporate Development of Platinum Group. He has over 25 years of experience in the mining industry and capital markets and has been involved with the raising of over $500 million for various exploration and development projects globally. His efforts are focused on project generation, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, investor relations and marketing.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.69, up 8.9069%, on 5,527,110 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2,333,452 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.99/$3.36.

Recent News

• Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) - Commerzbank: Platinum is on Course for Strongest Yearly Gain in 40 Years
• InvestorNewsBreaks - Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Reports Fiscal 2025 Results and Updates Waterberg Project Progress
• Platinum Investment Council Says Balancing the Market Unlikely to Fix Supply Issues

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

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

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Lahontan Gold Corp. recently announced that it received BLM approval for the drill program at the company's West Santa Fe project, which sits only a short distance from Lahontan's flagship Santa Fe Mine project

The company's drilling program focuses on both validating historic drilling and testing extensions to the known gold and silver system at West Santa Fe

The CEO and President of Lahontan Gold Corp., Kimberly Ann, recently sat down for an interview where she spoke on the company's progress with the Santa Fe project

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) , a mine development and exploration company, recently announced that it has received approval from the Federal Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") for the company's maiden drill program at the West Santa Fe project, which is only a short distance from the flagship Santa Fe project.

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 Thursday's trading session at $0.142, up 5.1852%, on 743,214 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 871,470 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0143/$0.1675.

Recent News

• Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) - NetworkNewsBreaks - Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) CEO Outlines Path to 2027 Production, Highlights Santa Fe Project on Prospector News
• Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Mobilizes Drill Rig to Santa Fe Mine, Advances Resource Conversion, and Strengthens Path Toward 2026 Mine Planning
• MiningNewsBreaks - Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Receives BLM Approval for West Santa Fe Drill Program

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).

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Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) was featured in a recent podcast episode with InvestorNews. During the interview, the company's CEO Pat Ryan emphasized the strategic urgency of building a sovereign Western supply chain for rare earth elements. He shed light on Ucore's efforts to advance its RapidSX(TM) separation technology and establish refining nodes in Canada and the United States to supply high-purity rare earth oxides for magnets used in defense, renewables and electric vehicles.

An article discussing this reads, "During the interview, Ryan framed rare earths not just as mined commodities but as elements of control, telling host Tracy Hughes: ‘Samarium is the most critically vulnerable rare earth . . . . That's important to the Vacuumschmelze relationship.' He described the company's memorandum of understanding with Germany's Vacuumschmelze and its U.S. subsidiary eVAC Magnetics as ‘an alliance between Canada, the USA, and Germany — three countries connecting.' He further explained that Ucore's RapidSX process is ‘70% faster than solvent extraction and done with 60% less footprint,' enabling Ucore to shift production targets ‘in hours instead of weeks.'"

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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 Thursday's trading session at $4.55, off by 3.8055%, on 385,649 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 436,550 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.4/$10.69.

Recent News

• Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) - DefenseNewsBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) CEO Highlights Innovative Tech, Global Alliances on InvestorNews
• Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Moves to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance
• Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances Kingston Facility as Samarium Risk Escalates

Astiva Health

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Astiva Health

After the pandemic, public trust in the U.S. healthcare system plummeted, and officials at the local level took the hardest hit when compared to federal health officials. As things stand, even state and federal health officials are losing even the little trust that the public still had in them. For a healthcare system to function, public trust is vital because people want to believe that the professionals they entrust with their health have their best interests at heart. It is therefore alarming that public trust in healthcare professionals is at an all-time low, and fixing the healthcare crisis needs to start with restoring public trust. Two physicians, both academics, wrote a paper offering some suggestions on how public trust can be restored. We highlight some of their key recommendations. Transparency and nonpartisanship should underpin all public health measures, the two academics emphasize. Politically-charged statements should be a no-go when public health messaging is being communicated. This will avoid alienating sections of the public and breeding mistrust. For example, it was a mistake to close churches during the pandemic while at the same time allowing public rallies to happen in the wake of George Floyd's death. This caused resentment among the Christian community as they felt social justice advocates were being given preferential treatment. The academic physicians make several other recommendations that public health officials need to give serious thought if trust is to be rebuilt in the public. As things stand, companies like Astiva Health that serve vulnerable demographics in communities now have to do a lot more to deliver on their mission because the general healthcare system isn't viewed as positively as it once was. 

Astiva Health is a dynamic and innovative Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) health plan committed to reshaping the landscape of personalized and comprehensive healthcare. The company offers full medical, drugs, and supplemental benefits for Medicare enrollees, currently serving counties in California, including Orange, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino. This broad coverage reflects Astiva Health’s dedication to reaching a diverse demographic and addressing the healthcare needs of individuals across Southern California.

Astiva Health primarily serves a heretofore underserved Asian American and Pacific Islander population, which positions it in a critical and expanding market segment and offers substantial growth potential. The company recognizes the diverse needs within its served communities and strives to bridge healthcare gaps through proactive and culturally responsive solutions.

Astiva Health cares about its members and works to establish lifelong relationships with them by providing a tailored approach to healthcare, offering multilingual solutions for customer service, marketing materials and educational resources. Health is an essential key to living a good life, and Astiva Health makes it a priority to help members love the life they live.

The company’s mission is to deliver an unparalleled level of quality care to its members. Astiva Health’s Medicare Advantage plans provide lower costs and additional benefits beyond original Medicare coverage.

Founded in southern California, Astiva Health has strategically positioned itself in a region with a dynamic and diverse population. The organization’s extensive network and culturally responsive approach to healthcare make it well-suited to cater to the needs of the local community, creating a competitive advantage in the market.

The company is based in Orange, California.

Healthcare Model

Astiva Health is not just another health plan. The company considers the uniqueness of its members and, therefore, the means for delivering quality care to each one. To best serve its members, Astiva Health has developed one of the most diverse networks in southern California, offering a selection of medical, drugs, and supplemental benefits including dental, acupuncture, vision and hearing plans tailored to the specialized needs of individual members.

The company’s health plans provide increasing levels of benefits to members in the counties it serves. Astiva Health’s Customer Care Support and representatives are available to assist members with any issues.

The organization’s proactive approach to overcoming language barriers for the Vietnamese communities demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and enhances accessibility – a key factor for future growth. The successful implementation of strategies for the Vietnamese community sets a precedent for Astiva Health’s ability to adapt and apply similar approaches to serve other ethnic groups in future expansions, broadening the potential impact of its services.

The company provides members access to experienced and dedicated providers and local pharmacies that work together with each member to pave a pathway toward better health. The company’s online directory provides members with a comprehensive list of providers to fit their specialized needs.

Astiva Health collaborates with a variety of partners who offer supplemental benefits to members beyond Medicare. Those benefits include transportation, vision, dental, hearing, fitness, tele-health, acupuncture and chiropractic. Astiva’s forward-thinking strategy not only fulfills a critical societal need but also ensures sustainable growth and transformative impact across diverse communities.

Market Opportunity

Medicare Advantage plans, since their establishment in 2008 as a lower-cost alternative for Medicare enrollees looking to save on monthly premiums, have been one of the fastest growing segments of the health insurance market.

According to a report by healthcare consultant Charts, nearly 31 million beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2023, accounting for more than 48% of the total Medicare market. That represents 9.6% enrollment growth over 2022 totals, and the pace of growth is likely to continue, according to the Charts report.
Startup Medicare Advantage plans, a sector that includes Astiva Health, grew even faster for 2023, at a rate of 22% over 2022 totals.

Management Team

Dr. Tri T. Nguyen is co-founder and CEO of Astiva Health. He is a graduate of Stanford Medical School and is a board-certified expert in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. As founder, CEO and owner/operator of Avanta IPA, he is a committed leader in healthcare. His visionary leadership, hands-on experience and deep industry knowledge uniquely position him to guide Astiva to success.

Chi Luong is CFO at Astiva Health. She founded and operates HADD Group LLC, a company managing medical clinic services, including business contracting, finance, staffing and ancillary support for several medical clinics in San Diego. She is responsible for the expansion and daily operation of the business functions of the medical clinics managed by HADD Group, and she has extensive knowledge and experience in healthcare business development.

Viet Tran has over 30 years of experience in engineering research, development and management. He has made numerous contributions to national network security and technology. He led the initial Naval Interoperability Profiles that set a solid foundation for future naval airborne network development. He also led a team of 50 engineers, doctorates and scientists delivering an airborne network system for the Navy’s first carrier-based unmanned aircraft. As Astiva Health’s Chief Operating and Technology Officer, member satisfaction has been his top priority. He is committed to protecting valuable data for Astiva members and providers. He constantly strives for leaner and more effective operations.

Tyler Diep is Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Provider Relations at Astiva Health. His responsibilities include handling special projects for the board of directors, as well as overseeing the sales, marketing and provider relations department. During his tenure, he tripled the membership of Astiva Health. He previously served as councilman and vice mayor of the City of Westminster, California. He immigrated to the U.S. with his parents and graduated from San Diego State with a bachelor’s degree in public administration.

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GlobalTech Corp. (OTC: GLTK)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight GlobalTech Corp. (OTC: GLTK).

GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK) is a holding company that focuses on acquiring and building scalable tech platforms in areas like big data, AI and digital infrastructure. "GLTK has the vision of unlocking the full business potential of different assets and looks to leverage the company's expertise and network to invest in companies with high potential in exponential technologies," reads a recent article. "The company's core business plan consists of aggressively acquiring and collaborating with technology assets, focusing both on operators and tech platforms. It provides companies growth opportunities while giving them access to the capital markets… Some strategic priorities for GLTK include acquiring companies or products with scalable models, maximizing investor returns, ethical and responsible innovation, developing a strong talent pipeline, and expanding globally."

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GlobalTech Corp. (OTC: GLTK) is a U.S.-based technology holding company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and digital infrastructure. Advancing toward a Nasdaq listing, the company balances internal innovation with strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth and long-term value creation.

GlobalTech’s diversified portfolio spans AI-powered solutions for enterprise productivity, e-commerce, retail, digital lending, compliance, and other high-growth domains. Flagship platforms include ThrivoAI, Cadnz, Baseball Blitz, Talina, ProtoEd, BillCare, Giftio, and EntityScan. The company also holds a majority stake in WorldCall Telecom Ltd., extending its telecommunications presence in Pakistan and supporting infrastructure-led value creation.

To strengthen market reach, GlobalTech continues to evaluate technology-centric acquisitions while also expanding through strategic regional alliances. Its partnership with significant regional players like Omantel anchors growth in the Middle East, a key gateway market. At the same time, the company’s Center of Excellence (CoE) and #GTCTalks knowledge platform position it as a thought leader in emerging technologies.

Supported by a seasoned leadership team and a disciplined execution model, GlobalTech is building sustainable momentum across global AI and big data markets, with the governance, innovation, and agility required to capture outsized opportunities in the digital economy.

GlobalTech Corp. (OTC: GLTK), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.97, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 830 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.94/$3.4.

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A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ).

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) , a global leader in smart retail technology, announced the appointments of Kirk Morrison as Head of Sales – Americas and Rodolphe d'Avezac as Head of Sales – Europe, strengthening the company's international commercial strategy as it scales its Smart Cart platform. Morrison and d'Avezac, each bringing more than two decades of experience across retail, SaaS, and AI-powered technology markets, will lead regional sales organizations to accelerate adoption, expand retail and CPG partnerships, and support Cust2Mate's connected-store and retail media monetization strategy ahead of the company's presence at NRF 2026.

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A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) is a global retail technology company focused on redefining how consumers and retailers interact in physical store environments. Through its innovative smart cart platform, the company offers a powerful vehicle for in-store digital engagement and monetization. A2Z’s business model blends hardware, software, retail media and data services to deliver scalable, recurring revenue across multiple layers of the retail value chain.

With a clear vision to unlock the full potential of every in-store shopping journey, A2Z is committed to bridging the gap between digital convenience and physical retail. Its mission centers on transforming routine trips into dynamic experiences that benefit both shoppers and retailers by enhancing satisfaction, loyalty, and operational performance. The company’s growth is supported by strategic deployments, long-term commercial agreements, and a global footprint spanning four continents.

A2Z Cust2Mate is headquartered in Canada, Israel and the United States.

Products

A2Z Cust2Mate’s flagship offering is its smart shopping cart platform, designed to bring the benefits of e-commerce into the brick-and-mortar environment. The Cust2Mate smart cart allows shoppers to scan products, receive personalized offers, and pay directly through the cart—bypassing traditional checkout lines entirely. The system integrates real-time product search, allergen warnings, nutritional data, and location-based promotions, creating a frictionless and engaging shopping experience.

For retailers, the smart cart addresses key pain points such as theft reduction, labor optimization, and shopper engagement at the point of purchase. It provides actionable, data-driven insights that improve operational efficiency and merchandising strategies. Recent commercial results have shown increases of over 15% in purchases per shopper, strong satisfaction ratings, and 75% customer return rates. The platform also supports queue management, loyalty integration, and screen-based advertising, with the ability to retrofit legacy carts using detachable modular control panels.

The company’s operations follow a hybrid revenue model including outright purchases, SaaS-based subscriptions, and recurring fees tied to software, support, and media monetization. Carts are manufactured through Tier 1 contract manufacturers, and scalable financing solutions are in place to support ongoing growth.

In October 2025, the company launched an AI and Business Insights Division to advance artificial intelligence integration across its smart-cart ecosystem. The initiative focuses on generative-AI-powered personalization, retail-media targeting, fraud detection, product recognition, and store optimization, further strengthening A2Z Cust2Mate’s leadership in data-driven retail innovation.

Market Opportunity

A2Z Cust2Mate operates in a rapidly expanding market for smart shopping cart solutions and in-store retail media. According to 360i Research, the global smart shopping cart market is forecast to grow from $2.2 billion in 2024 to $9.7 billion by 2030, representing a 27% CAGR. Simultaneously, the retail-media sector, driven by targeted, point-of-sale advertising, is projected to reach $165 billion by 2025, reflecting an approximate 20% compound annual growth rate.

The company’s monetization strategy is well-aligned with these trends. Under its 2025 agreement with Yochananof, A2Z Cust2Mate gained exclusive rights to monetize digital assets, retail media, and behavioral data generated by its deployed smart carts. Building on that foundation, the company secured multi-year retail-media agreements with Toys “R” Us Israel, The Red Pirate, and Lego, extending advertising campaigns across up to 5,000 smart carts. These partnerships combine cost-per-thousand (CPM) advertising with commission-based revenue on completed transactions, providing guaranteed recurring income and validating Cust2Mate’s model as a retail-media and data-monetization platform for global brands.

Additionally, A2Z aims to unlock new revenue streams through a digital cart marketplace, enabling sponsored product placements, third-party app integrations, and basket-based upsells. These capabilities extend the smart cart’s value proposition beyond hardware into data, advertising, and digital commerce, supporting the company’s long-term vision for platform-based growth.

Leadership Team

Bentsur Joseph, Chairman, is a serial entrepreneur with a strong track record in building and expanding successful corporations. He previously served as Chairman of Elad Hotels (part of the Tshuva Group, one of Israel’s largest conglomerates) and held a director position at MARLAZ, a public holding company involved in industrial, real estate, communication, and high-tech sectors. Earlier in his career, he was Operations Manager at Comfy Interactive Movies, a leading publicly traded edutainment company.

Gadi Graus, CEO, brings over 30 years of multidisciplinary business expertise and a proven track record of global leadership. He has deep corporate and commercial experience across international and cross-border practices, supporting high-tech, industrial, and manufacturing firms from startup to multinational levels.

Elkana Porag, Deputy CEO and CTO, has more than 30 years of experience in technology and strategic consulting. He has held senior roles in tech strategy, architecture, and CTO leadership across Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, and startups. Known for delivering impactful results and navigating complex organizational dynamics, he is highly regarded for his ability to transform innovative technologies into competitive business solutions.

Alan Rootenberg, CFO and Director, is a Chartered Professional Accountant with significant experience as CFO of publicly traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange, OTCBB, and CSE. His sector expertise spans mineral exploration, mining, technology, and cannabis. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and earned his CPA designation in Ontario, Canada.

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ), closed Thursday's trading session at $5.74, off by 4.4925%, on 407,524 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 477,225 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $4.9975/$12.36.

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SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG).

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) the global sports, entertainment and gaming group, today announced the closing of a $2.5 million Securities Purchase Agreement under a previously filed and effective Form S-3 shelf registration statement. The Company plans to use the proceeds to execute milestones in its 90-day initiative plan, including completing its investment to acquire a controlling interest in Veloce Media Group.

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

SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG; LTRYW) is a global sports, entertainment, and gaming company redefining how audiences connect with content through immersive technology and ethical engagement. Formerly known as Lottery.com Inc., the company recently completed a comprehensive corporate transformation, rebranding as SEGG Media (short for Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Media) to reflect its new strategic direction and structural overhaul.

With a mission to fuse real-time experiences, fan-first platforms, and responsible innovation, SEGG Media operates at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and gaming. Its business model is built around three synergistic verticals, each designed to scale globally while delivering meaningful value to fans, partners, and shareholders.

From sim racing and esports to live event streaming and charitable gaming, SEGG Media is building a next-generation platform that redefines how audiences interact with their favorite content and communities.

The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

Portfolio

SEGG Media’s operations are structured across three core verticals: Sports.com, Entertainment, and Lottery.com.

• Sports.com is SEGG’s global hub for immersive sports media, covering sim racing, football, motorsports, and athlete-led content. The vertical includes Sports.com Studios, Sports.com Media, and Nook, each focused on original storytelling and fan-driven experiences. In June 2025, SEGG announced plans to acquire a 51% stake in the sports and technology assets of GXR World to launch the Sports.com Super App, a first-of-its-kind platform combining live streaming, e-commerce, community chat, real-money and fantasy gaming, and sports news. Built on GXR’s tech stack, which already draws over one million monthly active users, the Super App is expected to debut in Q3 2025 with an initial focus on soccer and motorsports.
• The Entertainment pillar includes AI-driven event streaming, music and fashion media, and hybrid live experiences. As part of its acquisition-led growth model, SEGG is advancing a proposed deal to acquire DotCom Ventures Inc., owner of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com, to build out ticketing, event distribution, and direct-to-fan monetization infrastructure. This initiative aligns with SEGG’s five-year plan to unify content, commerce, and fan engagement under one platform, supported by a $100 million financing facility activated in May 2025.
• Lottery.com, SEGG’s ethical gaming division, delivers domestic and international lottery access, iGaming, instant wins, sports betting, charitable gaming through properties such as WinTogether, and syndicated results data to more than 800 publishers through Tinbu. With compliance issues resolved and new operating structures in place, the platform is being relaunched globally through Lottery.com International.

Together, these three verticals enable SEGG Media to unify fragmented fan experiences into a fully integrated global ecosystem—where sports, gaming, content, and commerce converge.

Market Opportunity

The global sports betting industry is undergoing rapid expansion as digital adoption accelerates and new markets open to regulation. According to Grand View Research, the sports betting market was valued at $100.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $187.39 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is fueled by increased internet penetration, widespread mobile usage, and rising interest in real-time, interactive fan experiences.

Beyond sports betting, SEGG Media also operates in the high-growth arenas of streaming, esports, and AI-powered content delivery. These adjacent markets are seeing double-digit global growth as fans demand more immersive, on-demand, and participatory forms of entertainment. With its diversified platform and strategic positioning across three converging verticals, SEGG Media is built to capitalize on multiple long-term secular trends and unlock scalable revenue opportunities.

Leadership Team

Matthew McGahan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, joined the company in October 2022. Since then, he has played a central role in stabilizing operations, restructuring the organization, and guiding its rebrand to SEGG Media. McGahan brings a mix of entrepreneurial drive and philanthropic leadership, having founded the UK-based charity Mask Our Heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic and previously built and sold the Harley-Davidson dealership Magic Automotive Group.

Tim Scoffham, CEO of Sports.com Media and Lottery.com International, brings over 20 years of leadership experience across gaming, media, and digital sports entertainment. Appointed following a successful consultancy period, Scoffham now leads SEGG’s global growth strategy for its iGaming and sports media divisions. He is focused on expanding international operations, aligning media and technology platforms, and driving revenue across high-growth jurisdictions while strengthening regulatory partnerships.

SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.29, off by 5.1471%, on 173,019 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 208,293 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.07/$26.45.

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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).

This article has been disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals and may include paid advertising.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) announced its placement in the MiningNewsWire editorial titled "Growing Momentum Signals Opportunity as Explorers Shift Toward Production, Reveal Substantial Value," which highlights the strong value potential seen when mining companies progress from exploration into early production. The article points to LaFleur's fully permitted, modernized gold mill in Québec's Abitibi region, broad land position and advancing flagship deposit as key factors positioning the company for the development-stage rerating that has historically delivered some of the strongest returns in the mining sector.

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

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 Thursday's trading session at $0.41, off by 0.36452%, on 107,900 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 94,110 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.021/$1.65.

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