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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Infield Minerals Corp. (TSX-V:IN) ("Infield" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that, effective at the opening of trading on Friday, October 24, 2025, the Company's common shares will trade on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSX-V") under the new trading symbol "IN".

SHELTON, CONNECTICUT / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / NanoViricides, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE Amer:NNVC) (the "Company"), announced that its clinical lead drug NV-387 has shown strong activity against the Measles virus in cell culture studies as well as in a humanized animal model. Additionally, NV-387 treatment led to protection of lungs which is very important for keeping severely ill patients alive in late-stage viral infections. Currently, there is no approved drug for treating Measles.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to recognize Economy Paving as the 2025 winner in the Paving Contractor category for Southern Alberta. This recognition celebrates the company's decades-long commitment to delivering dependable paving solutions and building strong relationships with clients across the region.

Recording of October 16 town hall now available on website

CALGARY, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Kids@Churchill Park, a trusted nonprofit child care and family support agency, has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Daycare category for Southern Alberta. With more than 55 years of leadership in early learning and care, the organization continues to provide exceptional support to Calgary families through inclusive, licensed, and community-based programming.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Amarc Resources Ltd. ("Amarc" or the "Company") (TSXV:AHR)(OTCQB:AXREF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 drill program at the JOY District ("JOY" or "District") in the Toodoggone-Kemess region of north-central British Columbia ("BC"). The 2025 drilling program was primarily designed to expand the AuRORA Deposit, where 2024 drilling discovered high grade near surface copper-gold-silver ("Cu-Au-Ag") mineralization with exceptional vertical and lateral continuity. The area drilled in 2024 measured 500 m by 600 m and remained open to expansion (see Amarc releases January 17 and 20, and February 28, 2025). In addition to the AuRORA Deposit, the 630 km2 JOY District hosts the PINE and Brenda historical deposits, TWINS and Canyon Discoveries and multiple other Cu-Au deposit targets. Amarc believes the AuRORA discovery could be key to the emergence of a potential world-class porphyry Cu-Au district in the Toodoggone.

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Abasca Resources Inc. ("Abasca" or the "Company") (TSXV:ABA) is pleased to announce that it has closed the non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") previously announced on September 8, 2025. Pursuant to the Private Placement, the Company has issued 15,625,000 flow-through common shares (the "FT Shares") at a price of $0.16 per FT Share to raise gross proceeds of $2,500,000.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Silver X Mining Corp. (TSXV:AGX)(OTCQB:AGXPF)(F:AGX) ("Silver X" or the "Company") is pleased to outline its strategic initiatives for the coming months and announce the launch of a 40,000-meter diamond drill campaign, the largest in the Company's history. These initiatives will be supported by the proceeds from the recently completed Bought Deal financing and will focus on accelerating exploration, underground development, and operational optimization at its Nueva Recuperada district in Huancavelica, Peru.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(FSE:2P6)(OTCQB:NPRFF) ("Nepra" or the "Company"), a pioneer in specialty and allergen-free food innovations driving healthier futures, is excited to announce the appointment of Paul Lyman as a new member to the Company's board of directors (the "Board"). Bringing over 32 years of hands-on experience building and scaling his construction development firm through economic downturns, supply chain disruptions, and industry shifts. Lyman's pragmatic expertise in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and operational efficiency will provide balance to Nepra's board. Mr. Lyman will be fulfilling a vacant seat on the Board left by resignation of Andrew Contiguglia. The Company would like to thank Mr. Contiguglia for his contributions to the Company and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NB), a leading U.S. critical minerals developer, is pleased to announce that it will participate in a live investor webcast on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET.

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2025 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce that partner Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (SMN)(SMREF) ("Sun Summit") has completed the 2025 field program at Eagle Plains' Theory copper-gold project (the "Theory Project"), north-central British Columbia. The property is owned 100% by Eagle Plains, with 122 hectares of the property subject to an underlying 0.5% Net Smelter Royalty held by a third party.

Industry giants, including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, General Mills, and Kraft Heinz, to present real-world case studies in Miami

Reform Metrics and Global Outlook Underpin London Gathering

Donald Trump's decision to freeze millions in aid to Colombia and brand its president a drug trafficker has smashed long-standing ties and could yet shake up the country's 2026 presidential race.

Argentina's central bank said Tuesday it had sold $45.5 million dollars on the foreign exchange market to try and halt a run on the peso days ahead of midterm elections that have put pressure on the currency despite substantial US financial aid.

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had shelved plans for a summit in Budapest with Russia's Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war because he did not want a "wasted" meeting.

JPMorgan Chase officially inaugurated its new Manhattan tower Tuesday, a 60-story skyscraper that also marks a kind of comeback of office working after the pandemic years.

Paris Saint-Germain scored seven and both Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven hit six in big victories while Arsenal crushed Atletico Madrid 4-0 on a prolific night of Champions League action on Tuesday.

A Colombian court on Tuesday overturned the witness tampering conviction of influential ex-president Alvaro Uribe, who had been sentenced to 12 years' house arrest in a decision condemned by the United States.

National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday WNBA players will receive a "big" salary increase when their new collective bargaining agreement is finalised.

Returning Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele called on his teammates not to let up after a goal rout over Bayer Leverkusen in Tuesday's 7-2 away Champions League win.

Ousmane Dembele scored on his return from injury as defending champions Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, as both teams finished with 10 men.

Harvey Barnes scored twice after coming off the bench to help Newcastle inflict more Champions League pain on Jose Mourinho's Benfica with a 3-0 win at St. James' Park.

General Motors said Tuesday it was ending production of an electric vehicle at a plant in Canada, a further blow to the country's auto sector tied to President Donald Trump's opposition to EVs.

Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in Arsenal's second half demolition of Atletico Madrid to extend their perfect start to the Champions League with 4-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Netflix shares sank on Tuesday after the streaming television powerhouse reported quarterly profit that fell short of market expectations.

Erling Haaland continued his superb goalscoring streak as Manchester City claimed a comfortable 2-0 win at Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday.

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, again proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison.

The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said Tuesday, as the museum's director faces security questions from a Senate committee over the brazen weekend heist.

US President Donald Trump put plans to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest on hold Tuesday, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine ran into yet another roadblock.