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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Predictiv AI Inc. (CSE:PAI) (the "Company" or "Predictiv AI") today provided a year-end operational review for 2025 following the completion of its reverse takeover ("RTO") transaction and the consolidation of its operating businesses: Shift AI, CloudRep.ai, and HouseStack.

Appointment reflects strong, accelerated revenue execution across enterprise and defense programs

Company Redefines Open Internet Infrastructure as Third Way Between Walled Garden Black Boxes and Vendor Sprawl; CEO Rob Emrich to Lead CES Panel with Industry Leaders on Agentic AI's Impact

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) ("Loop" or the "Company"), a clean technology company on a mission to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and polyester fiber, today announced the appointment of Spencer Hart as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 15, 2026.

Company Further Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Investor Relations Manager

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Dateline Resources Limited (ASX:DTR)(OTCQB:DTREF)(FSE:YE1) is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly respected North American mining executives, Mr George Brack and Mr Phillips Baker Jr, to its Board as Non-Executive Directors. These appointments strengthen Dateline's U.S. presence and augments the Board's expertise as the Company progresses its growth strategy focused on gold and critical minerals in North America.

Company Invites Shareholders to Submit Questions to be Answered on the Webcast

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE:EMET)(OTCQB:EMETF)(FSE:4LF0) ("Canamera" or the "Company") provides a summary of its 2025 corporate and exploration activities and highlights near-term catalysts expected in Q1 2026.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Churchill Resources Inc. ("Churchill" or the "Company") (TSXV:CRI.V) is pleased to report maiden intersections of high tenor antimony along with gold and silver over 800m of structural continuity in the environs of the historic Frost Cove Antimony Mine. As well the Company reports the discovery of a potentially extensive polymetallic system at Pomley Cove Pond, with interceptions of high-grade gold, silver, lead, and zinc.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Earthwise Minerals Corp. (CSE:WISE)(FSE:966) ("Earthwise" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received a six-month extension of the option agreement on the Iron Range Project, located approximately 16 km northeast of Creston in southeastern British Columbia. In consideration for the option extension, Earthwise will issue 100,000 common shares to the Optionor, Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:EPL) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains"). As a result of the extension, the Company's first-year commitment under the option is now due on August 26th, 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Aton Mining Inc. (AAN:TSX-V) ("Aton" or the "Company") is pleased to update investors on the results of metallurgical testwork from its Abu Marawat deposit ("Abu Marawat"). Abu Marawat is located within the Company's 100% owned Abu Marawat Concession ("the Concession"), in the Eastern Desert of Egypt.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC:GPUSF)(FSE:1R6, WKN:A40M0J) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into debt settlement agreements dated January 4, 2026 with certain arm's length creditors of the Company to settle an aggregate of $191,160.37 of accrued and unpaid fees for consulting and additional services rendered (the "Indebtedness"). The Indebtedness is being settled in consideration for the issuance of 3,475,646 common shares in the capital of the Company (each, a "Common Share") at a deemed price of $0.055 per Common Share (the "Debt Settlement Transaction").

Technology-driven critical metals company advancing Western supply resistance through patented processing IP, strategic exploration assets, and global commercial partnerships.HighlightsAcceptance as a member of the CSM Scientific Network, an initiative of Québec-based Consortium for Research and Innovation in Metal Transformation.Engagement of Independent Trading Group Inc. ("ITG") to provide market-making services on the Canadian Securities Exchange, subject to regulatory approval.Engagement of Pitt Street Research Pty Ltd to provide independent equity research coverage commencing January 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) ("Apex" or the "Company"), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the identification and development of critical and strategic metals, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment ("NDEE") for its mineral exploration permit ("drill permit") at the Company's flagship Rift Rare Earth Project, located within the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in southeastern Nebraska, U.S.A.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Touchstone Exploration Inc. ("Touchstone", "we", "our" or the "Company") (TSX:TXP)(LSE:TXP) provides an operational update on the Carapal Ridge-3 development well ("CR-3"), located on the Central block onshore in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Touchstone holds a 65 percent operating working interest in the well, with Heritage Petroleum Company Limited holding the remaining 35 percent.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet Monday with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, with closer economic ties as well as the recalcitrant North on the agenda.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have signed Canada goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, the Major League Soccer 2025 goalkeeper of the year, the MLS Cup champions said on Sunday.

Cade Cunningham scored 27 points and reserve Daniss Jenkins delivered a dazzling 25 as NBA Eastern Conference leaders Detroit held off Cleveland 114-110 on Sunday.

Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail.

Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players' union he co-founded in 2020, citing "concerns regarding transparency and governance" within the body.

Eva Schloss, the Auschwitz survivor who dedicated decades to educating people on the Holocaust and was the step-sister of diarist Anne Frank, has died aged 96, her foundation announced Sunday.

Antoine Dupont's France understudy Nolann Le Garrec scored 24 points as La Rochelle hammered a much-changed Toulon 66-0 to move up to seventh in the French Top 14 table.

A Brahim Diaz goal sent Morocco through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Tanzania's expense on Sunday, with Cameroon now standing in the way of the hosts after the Indomitable Lions edged South Africa 2-1 in their last-16 clash.

Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A after a 3-1 win over Bologna at the San Siro on Sunday.

Atletico Madrid could only manage a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad on Sunday, leaving them 11 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele marked their returns to the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI by securing a 2-1 win over Paris FC on Sunday as the French capital enjoyed its first top-flight derby since 1990.

All 40 people who perished in a New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified Sunday, with half of them under the age of 18.

The Carolina Panthers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Sunday without stepping onto the field, capturing a post-season berth on tie-breakers thanks to Atlanta's 19-17 victory over New Orleans.

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.

Rodri said his return to fitness is a "gift" despite the disappointment of Manchester City dropping two points late on in a 1-1 draw against managerless Chelsea on Sunday.

Colombian left-wing guerrillas operating on the border with Venezuela vowed Sunday to resist Washington's "imperial plans" following the US ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Morocco's hopes of winning the Africa Cup of Nations have been dealt a blow with the news that playmaker Azzedine Ounahi will miss the remainder of the tournament with a calf injury.