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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc. (TSXV:AMT)(OTCQB:AMTFF)(Frankfurt:1ZVA) ("AmeriTrust" or the "Company"), a fintech platform targeting automotive finance and specializing in used vehicle lease originations for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce an update on its lease and origination business.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their http://www.doddsdoors.com/itment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have http://www.delpropertymanagement.com/istently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Consumer Choice Award Winners.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSXV:GGA)(OTCQX:GGAZF) ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, effective today, the Company's common shares will commence trading on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol "GGAZF". Goldgroup maintains its primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "GGA". Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

LAVAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC)(TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health" or the "Company") today announced that its subsidiary, Bausch Health Americas, Inc., has issued an irrevocable notice of redemption pursuant to which it will redeem approximately $602 million of aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 9.25% Senior Notes due 2026, CUSIP Nos. 91911XAV6 and U9098VAN2 (the "Notes"), using cash on hand. The redemption date is August 28, 2025. The notice of redemption has been issued to the record holders of such Notes. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a notice of redemption of the Notes. Payment of the redemption price and surrender of the Notes for redemption will be made through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company in accordance with the applicable procedures of the Depository Trust Company. The name and address of the U.S. paying agent are as follows: The Bank of New York Mellon, 240 Greenwich Street, Floor 7E, New York, New York 10286; Attn: Corporate Trust Administration. In connection with the redemption, the indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued will be terminated.

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / CyberGuard Advantage, a leading tech-enabled cybersecurity compliance and advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Harmeet Singh as its Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership move marks a new chapter for the organization as it expands its capabilities and strengthens its position as a trusted partner to companies navigating today's evolving cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance landscape.

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) announced today, pursuant to the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange, that its board of directors approved the granting of incentive stock options ("Options") under its stock option plan as part of the overall remuneration and incentive program for its employees, consultants, officers and directors. A total of 4,350,000 Options were granted.

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Phase 1 results demonstrate that SUL-238, a first-in-class, orally administered, mitochondria-directed drug candidate, is safe and well-tolerated in healthy elderly volunteers, showing a favourable pharmacokinetic profile and high brain penetration. These findings support the advancement of SUL-238 into further clinical development for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Parties negotiating terms of definitive agreementSupports XCF's plan to become the leading fully integrated public SAF and renewable fuels platform serving U.S. and global demandAdds feedstock access, blending, and logistics infrastructure which furthers XCF's vertically integrated model and is expected to reduce production costs and improve marginsDeepens the reach of XCF's renewable fuels platform into lucrative West Coast low-carbon fuel marketsPotential to unlock new revenue streams through strategic feedstock sales

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV:SAG)(OTCQB:SAGGF) ("Sterling" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press releases of July 10, 2025 and July 16, 2025, the Company has closed its non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 3,193,445 common shares in the capital of the Company issued on a flow-through basis (each, a "FT Share") at a price of $0.42 per FT Share and 3,310,723 units (each, a "Unit") of the Company issued on a hard-dollar basis at a price of $0.35 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,500,000 (the "Offering").

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Electrovaya Inc. (Nasdaq:ELVA)(TSX:ELVA), a leading lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, announces that it will file and release its third quarter financial results ending June 30, 2025, following the market close on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST on the same day, presented by CEO, Dr. Raj DasGupta and CFO, John Gibson to discuss the financial results and provide a business update.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) announces the mutual termination of the previously announced option and acquisition agreement (the "Agreement") with Altair Resources Inc. ("Altair"), the Company's intention to pursue strategic partnership opportunities on its Nevada silver assets, and the grant of 3,939,740 Deferred Share Units ("DSUs") to members of its Board of Directors.

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MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / July 28, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company"), a pioneer in high-voltage electric marine propulsion and a multi-brand boat retailer with a strong dealership network across Florida, today announced the expansion of its commercial activities across the global tender market-a high-turnover, high-impact segment in which the Company now holds a commanding position.

Alexander Zverev returns to tennis with his confidence under repair after losing in the Wimbledon first round a month ago.

Kurt Kitayama birdied six of the first eight holes then hung on down the stretch to win the 3M Open on Sunday for his second career US PGA Tour title.

Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers Sunday to welcome "Star Wars" creator George Lucas to the prominent pop culture convention for the very first time.

Alex Palou captured his eighth race of the IndyCar season on Sunday, dominating the Monterey Grand Prix to tighten his grip on a fourth season points crown in five campaigns.

India staged one of cricket's great escapes as they came away with a draw in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Sunday.

England penalty hero Chloe Kelly said Sunday she had been unable to hold back the tears after finishing a roller-coaster year in her career by scoring the spot-kick that allowed the Lionesses to beat Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 final.

Three people were killed and several others injured when a regional passenger train derailed in a wooded area in southwestern Germany on Sunday, police said.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen clinched an agreement Sunday with US President Donald Trump to avoid crippling tariffs from hitting the bloc, with both leaders hailing a "good deal".

Spain coach Montse Tome insisted that her team did not deserve to lose Sunday's Euro 2025 final after the World Cup holders were agonisingly beaten 3-1 on penalties by England.

King Charles III led the tributes to England's history-making Lionesses after they won the Women's Euro 2025 title in a dramatic final against Spain on Sunday.

England captain Ben Stokes proclaimed "pain is just an emotion" as he insisted he will do everything in his power to feature as a fully-fledged all-rounder in next week's series decider with India.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez produced a dominant performance to defeat Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets and win the WTA Tour's DC Open in Washington on Sunday.

England coach Sarina Wiegman said she was proud of her team after they won a penalty shootout against Spain to secure "incredible" back-to-back Women's Euro titles on Sunday.

The United States and European Union on Sunday clinched what President Donald Trump described as the "biggest-ever" deal to resolve a transatlantic tariff stand-off that threatened to explode into a full-blown trade war.

India will consider whether to go back on their plan to restrict Jasprit Bumrah to just three Tests in England after keeping a five-match series alive with a battling draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Tadej Pogacar closed out a supreme 21-day performance to win the Tour de France in a rainy Paris on Sunday, crushing his rivals to rack up a fourth title.

Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their continental crown.