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The world's tropical coral reefs have almost certainly crossed a point of no return as oceans warm beyond a level most can survive, a major scientific report announced on Monday.

ADELAIDE, AU, AU / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(FRA:BGD3)(OTCQB:BGDFF) (Barton or Company) advises that the attached presentation has been presented today at the Australian Gold Conference.

Targeting commissioning of ‘Stage 1' production by the end of 2026HIGHLIGHTS$15m Placement led by Franklin Templeton, one of the world's largest precious metals fundsShare Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $2.5 million to be offered at same price as the PlacementPlacement and SPP price of $1.25 / share represents a:Discount of 3.8% to Barton's last traded price of $1.30 / share on Thursday, 9 October 2025Premium of 7.6% to Barton's 1 month (20 trading day) VWAP of $1.16 / shareDefinitive Feasibility Study (DFS) underway for reinstatement of Barton's fully permitted Central Gawler Mill (CGM) to operations, where JORC Mineral Resources include 194koz @ 3.23 g/t Au on existing open pit and underground mine development; targeting commissioning by the end of 20261Upgrade drilling underway on Tunkillia's ‘Starter Pits' which are modelled to yield ~$1.3bn operating free cash during the first 2.5 years alone, targeting Ore Reserves, completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), and submission of a Mining Lease application by the end of calendar year 20262$23 million estimated pro-forma cash balance after completion of Placement and SPP

DENVER, CO, CO / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Golden Minerals Company ("Golden" or the "Company") (OTCQB:AUMN)(TSX:AUMN) today announced the completion of the previously announced sale of its Velardeña oxide processing plant and water wells, located in Durango, Mexico, to a privately held Mexican company (the "Velardeña Buyer").

RUSSELL, MB AND DUBAI, UAE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba Ltd. ("Padcom") and General Holdings Limited ("General Holdings"), a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)-based private investment platform, are pleased to announce the signing of a US$55 million structured investment term sheet. The transaction outlines Padcom's next stage of expansion and General Holdings' continued focus on sustainable industrial and resource-linked investments.

CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:NB) today announced the pricing of a registered direct offering in the United States priced at-the-market in accordance with the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the "Offering"). The Offering is expected to consist of up to 16,077,175 common shares (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at an offering price of $9.34 per common share, for gross proceeds that are expected to be approximately $150.2 million before deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses.

LONDON, UK, VT / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Fineqia International Inc. ("Fineqia") (CSE:FNQ)(Frankfurt:FNQA) the only issuer of exchange-traded products (ETPs) to allocate part of the underlying digital assets for decentralized finance (DeFi) yield, announces a time-limited management-fee waiver on the Fineqia Bitcoin Yield ETP (Ticker: YBTC; ISIN: LI1444931821), effective 1 October through 31 December 2025.

MONTREAL, QC, QC / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company"), a global leader in electric marine propulsion, proudly announces its collaboration with Shaun Torrente Racing (STR), led by multiple world champion powerboat racer Shaun Torrente, to equip the new Sterk 31e with STR's state-of-the-art jackplate technology.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / SouthGobi Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:SGQ)(HK:1878) ("SouthGobi" or the "Company") announces that its Mongolian operating subsidiary, Southgobi Sands LLC ("SGS"), has entered into a secured loan with Khan Bank JSC (the "Lender") for a principal amount of up to RMB235,000,000 (equivalent to approximately CAD46,095,250) (equivalent to approximately CAD46,095,250) (the "Loan"), pursuant to the terms of a loan agreement by and among SGS and the Lender dated October 7, 2025 (the "Loan Agreement").

LITTLETON, CO, CO / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) ("Ur-Energy" or the "Company") today announced, as part of the Company's long-term leadership succession planning, that John W. Cash, who has been with Ur-Energy since 2007 and has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since 2022, will resign as CEO on December 12, 2025. Matthew D. Gili, the Company's President, will succeed Mr. Cash as CEO and will also join the Board of Directors on December 13, 2025. Mr. Cash will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He will also continue working closely with the management team as a strategic advisor following his retirement to support a seamless leadership transition and ongoing Company growth.

France's President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Sunday, after marathon talks to cobble together a cabinet and prevent the country from slipping deeper into a political crisis.

US President Donald Trump declared the Gaza war "over" on Sunday as he headed to the region to host a peace summit, while Hamas prepared to release surviving hostages after two years in captivity.

Mohammed Kudus scored as Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 in Accra on Sunday to win Group I and become the fifth African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

US President Donald Trump departed Sunday on a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, declaring the "war is over" in Gaza despite uncertainty about what will follow a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas.

The Los Angeles Rams shook off a slow start with a quick-fire pair of third-quarter touchdowns to hand the reeling Baltimore Ravens a 17-3 NFL defeat on Sunday.

Scotland ground out a 2-1 home win over Belarus on Sunday to stay in contention for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a win over Finland.

Standing near the lifeless body of her sister, Rosalia Ortega is grateful to have found her in the river of mud that suddenly swept away her house as torrential rains pounded this Mexican mountain town.

Competitors at the UK-based World Conker Championships were subject to "airport-style" security after last year's event was plagued by cheating allegations.

President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States wants to help China, not hurt it, striking a conciliatory tone days after threatening an additional 100 percent tariff on the world's second-largest economy.

Israel declared victory on Sunday in its war with Hamas as the militant group prepared to release its surviving hostages, a key step in Donald Trump's Gaza plan hours before he hosts a peace summit in Egypt.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday backed under-fire Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz to shine in the Premier League.

Scotland edged closer to 2026 World Cup qualification with an unconvincing 2-1 win against Group C makeweights Belarus at Hampden Park on Sunday.

Scotland moved top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group with a tense 2-1 win at home to Belarus on Sunday, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a comfortable win over Finland.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbied his allies for more air defences on Sunday, warning that Russia was "taking advantage" of attention shifting away from the Ukraine war to intensify its bombardment of the country.

Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, to office after 43 years in power.

A young Spanish EU lawmaker with a huge social media following officially launched his anti-immigration party on Sunday in a further fragmentation and rightward shift in European politics.

"Tron: Ares," the latest installment in the Disney sci-fi franchise, debuted atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday, but analysts said its $33.5 million haul was disappointing given its huge budget.

A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an "attempt to seize power illegally".

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

From Sunday, non-EU travellers entering Europe's Schengen open-borders zone will be photographed and fingerprinted at border crossings, as the European Union rolls out its much-delayed automated border checks.

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina first took power in a military-backed coup in 2009 and is now facing demands to quit from a youth-led protest movement backed by an army unit.

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot said he was in shock Sunday after beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters, becoming the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP 1000 tournament.