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SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / NanoViricides, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE American:NNVC) (the "Company"), and a clinical stage, leading global pioneer in the development of broad-spectrum antivirals based on host-mimetic nanomedicine technology that viruses cannot escape, announced today that its clinical stage, broad-spectrum, antiviral drug NV-387 has been granted a "Rare Pediatric Disease Drug" (RPDD) Designation by the US FDA Office of Orphan Products Development (OOPD).

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced it has been added to the Russell 2000® Index as part of the first 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution. The Company was previously included in the Russell Microcap® Index.

Active Exploration Underway on Zone 13 (New Conductor), Zone 1, Zone 4, and Zone 6 (High-Grade Graphite)

Stream Hatchet, a GameSquare Company, announces annual renewal with Riot Games extending relationship dating back to 2019Partnership leverages GameSquare's full suite of data, analytics and creator intelligence tools to power Riot's global esports portfolio

QUEBEC, QC / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / NuRAN Wireless Inc. ("NuRAN" or the "Company") (CSE:NUR)(OTC PINK:NRRWF)(FSE:1RN), a pioneering rural connectivity company and one of Africa's fastest-growing Network-as-a-Service ("NaaS") operators, is pleased to announce that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") has declared the Company's Form 40-F registration statement (File No. 000-56857) (the "40-F Registration Statement") effective as of June 26, 2026, pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / Lara Exploration Ltd. (TSXV:LRA)(OTC PINK:LRAXF), ("Lara" or the "Company") is pleased to report that seven diamond drill rigs are currently operating at the Planalto Project site, working on a 14,000 metre program designed to validate the geological-mineralization model presented previously in both the 2024 Lara Mineral Resource Estimation (MRE) and the 2025 Preliminary Evaluation Assessment (PEA) reports (see Note 1 below). Twenty-nine holes, for a total of 10,186 metres, have now been completed on the main Homestead-Cupuzeiro trend and a further 761 metres in four holes are now complete on the smaller satellite Silica Cap trend, located to the southeast of the main deposit.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / Noram Lithium Corp. (TSXV:NRM)(OTCQB:NRVTF)(Frankfurt:N7R) ("Noram" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a marketing and corporate communications agreement with Triforce Media Inc. ("Triforce"), pursuant to which Triforce will provide strategic corporate communications, digital marketing and investor communications services in support of the Company's ongoing efforts to increase awareness of Noram and the continued advancement of its 100%-owned Zeus Lithium Project in Clayton Valley, Nevada.

Historic Hervieux West Re-Assay Program Validates High Grade Ti-V Mineralisation, Confirms Gallium, Scandium and Chromium Potential, and Advances Future Resource Growth

CASPER, WY / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company" or "Ur-Energy"), a domestic uranium producer with ISR projects that are among the largest and lowest-cost in the United States, is pleased to announce a significant regulatory milestone for its Shirley Basin Project. The Company has received final authorization from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) Uranium Recovery Program (URP) to advance from limited operations to full-scale uranium in situ recovery (ISR) operations, including transport of uranium-loaded resin from its Shirley Basin ISR mine to the Company's Lost Creek processing facility.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce the successful development of Super Pure Rare Earth Carbonate ("SPREC"), a rare earth carbonate product containing approximately 99% of rare earths content, representing a significant advancement over conventional Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate ("MREC").

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / Pivotree Inc. (TSXV:PVT)(OTC PINK:PVTRF) ("Pivotree" or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, announced today the voting results from its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on June 25, 2026 (the "Meeting"). Shareholders supported Pivotree's management recommendations, passing all proposed corporate resolutions, while the two shareholder proposals did not advance.

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / TOTAL TELCOM INC. (TSX Venture:TTZ) announced today its wholly owned subsidiary ROM Communications Inc. has completed the initial development and working prototypes of a self-contained SFF satellite camera system. "CamTraX" is designed for ease of deployment, fully self-contained and has a built-in app that connects wirelessly to any smartphone, tablet or computer. The system accommodates sensors like magnetometers, float switches and radar detection plus can integrate thermal imaging, infrared night vision and various camera lenses. ROM has committed to send several prototypes to Guyana for immediate field testing while production units are anticipated to be available late 2nd quarter.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 29, 2026 / HM Exploration Corp. ("HM Exploration", "HM" or the "Company") (CSE:HM)(FSE:X5H)(OTCQB:HMEXF) is pleased to announce that it has completed an additional three holes as part of the phase one drilling program (the "Program") at the Company's Lewis Pilley's Project (the "Project"), located in Newfoundland, Canada.

PEL97,99 & 100, and South Africa Block 1 Section 11 Processes Underway

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran marched to her first major title on Sunday, firing five birdies in a two-under par 70 final round to win the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes.

Coach Jesse Marsch hailed his "Canadian heroes" for making history by reaching the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, describing their upcoming clash with either the Netherlands or Morocco as a "free hit."

A bullish Marquinhos warned Brazil were improving all the time ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash with a dangerous Japan side on Monday.

The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel in southern Lebanon on Sunday, with Lebanese state media reporting strikes in the area and Iran-backed Hezbollah saying it reserves the right to respond to these attacks.

Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic injury-time winner as co-hosts Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, as the knockout stages began at the tournament in North America.

The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, with Lebanese state media reporting strikes in the area.

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin Sunday, after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war.

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his side's collective spirit can fire them into the World Cup last 16 when they face Brazil in Houston on Monday.

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.

Not even the cables inside the small store remained intact. The earth had barely stopped shaking when the looting and theft began in the area most devastated by Venezuela's double earthquake.

Ellyse Perry starred as Australia knocked India out of the Women's T20 World Cup with a six-wicket group stage-win at Lord's on Sunday.

A man and his teen son were found alive Sunday under the rubble in Venezuela four days after powerful twin earthquakes rocked the country, as the death toll hit 1,450 and hopes of such rescues dwindled.

England captain Ben Stokes insisted he felt "content" after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket on Sunday in the middle of a Test match.

Kemar Roach reached the landmark of 300 Test wickets in leading the West Indies to an innings and 217-run demolition of Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test of a two-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday.

Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite fleeting relief from overnight storms, notably in France and Belgium.

The gap between Asia's best teams and the rest has been laid bare by the region's disappointing World Cup as just two AFC sides reached the knockout rounds.