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HALIFAX, NS / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Namibia Critical Metals Inc. ("Namibia Critical Metals" or the "Company" or "NCMI") (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) announces the results of the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2026 (the "Meeting"). Shareholders holding 68.04% of the shares were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting. All the matters submitted to the shareholders, as set out in the Notice of Meeting and Information Circular dated April 8, 2026, were voted in favour, including: (a) Election of Directors to the Board of the Company as listed below; (b) the approval of the stock option plan, pursuant to which the Company may grant stock options up to 10% of its issued and outstanding common shares at the time of grant; and (c) the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditors of the Company for the ensuing year.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSXV:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) is pleased to release the final drill results and provide a comprehensive summary of the 2025 AurMac delineation drill program. The 42,000 metres ("m") program included 178 drillholes at the AurMac Project, with the primary goal of the 2025 drill program to maximize economic potential for the upcoming Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA"; expected second half of 2026) by targeting high-grade domain and mineralized envelope extensions, and waste block conversion. Drilling took place from March 27, 2026, to November 10, 2026. Drill results throughout AurMac consistently intersected high-grade gold ("Au") mineralization, including well mineralized sheeted quartz vein domains hosting Bismuth-sulphosalts and visible gold throughout the core of the Powerline Deposit ("Powerline"). Very high-grade gold mineralization associated with sulphide replacement and skarn-style mineralization in the Airstrip Deposit ("Airstrip") were intersected in a core high-grade contact zone between calcareous metasedimentary rocks and a felsic aplite dyke. These findings follow up on drilling conducted in 2024 (see news release dated February 19, 2025).

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Monster Plowing Company has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Snow Removal category for the Greater Toronto Area. This recognition underscores Monster Plowing Company's position as a category leader in winter maintenance and reflects its reputation for operational excellence, reliability, and consistent performance at scale.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Espresso Dolce has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Coffee Service & Supply category for Vancouver. This recognition reflects the company's long-standing expertise, hands-on service capabilities, and commitment to helping customers make informed purchasing decisions.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Apex Massage Therapy has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Massage Therapy category. This recognition reflects the clinic's long-standing commitment to preventative care, patient well-being, and delivering consistent, high-quality treatment.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Dang Good Carpet and Furnace Cleaning has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Carpet & Furnace Cleaning category. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to transparent pricing, quality workmanship, and dependable service.

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OSHAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Power Yoga Canada Durham has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Yoga Studio category for Durham Region. This recognition reflects the studio's commitment to creating a welcoming, empowering space where individuals can grow both physically and mentally.

MISSISSAUGA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Me and My Van has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Handyman Services category for Peel Region. This recognition reflects the company's longstanding reputation for reliability, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction across the Greater Toronto Area.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that C H I Home Inspections has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Inspection category for Southern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to independence, ethical standards, and delivering high-quality inspection services.

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WHITBY, GB / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that AZON Bookkeeping Services Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Payroll Services category for Durham Region. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to accuracy, transparency, and delivering dependable financial support to small businesses.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Atlas Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Restaurant - Sports Bar & Lounge category. This recognition marks the company's 17th Consumer Choice Award win, reflecting its long-standing commitment to quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT)(OTCQB:NSRCF) ("NextSource" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a technical team from Germany's Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources ("BGR") attended a site visit at the Company's Molo Graphite Mine in southern Madagascar this week.

VICTORIA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Boron One Holdings Inc. ("Boron One" or the "Company") (TSXV:BONE), a company dedicated to the decarbonization of our planet through the responsible utilization of its boron assets, is pleased to report that its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Balkan Gold d.o.o., has successfully completed all of this year's planned field exploration works on its Jarandol Basin license area in Serbia. The results have been compiled into a requisite Annual Report and submitted to the Ministry of Mining, satisfying the requirements for the Jarandol Exploration License to remain in good standing.

HIGHLIGHTSFast-41 permitting of the existing Rainy Creek Mining Road improvement and extension are on track and moving forward. Permit issuance is expected in late summer 2026, paving the way for significantly reduced drilling program costs.Metallurgical work continues with focus on metal recovery and concentrate grade. Sequential flotation of copper and nickel with pyrrhotite suppression is being investigated.US Government - The Company recently participated in a new call for Defense Production Act Title III project funding through a new Department of War Defense Industrial Base Consortium offering. The proposal was recently qualified as "MET" (having met all minimum qualifications for further consideration).AEMC will soon own a 100% interest in the Canwell claim block of the Nikolai project that is known to host very high-grade nickel occurrences. Per the underlying option agreement, the Company has notified the owners that it intends to make final option payment.

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BRAMPTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Little Galaxy Childcare & Montessori has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Daycare category for Peel Region. This recognition reflects the centre's commitment to creating a supportive, engaging environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.

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DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Terminix has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Pest Control category for Dallas-Fort Worth. This recognition reflects the company's enduring reputation for reliable service, industry expertise, and customer satisfaction.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Toronto Comfort Zone has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Fireplace Sales & Service category for Toronto Central. This recognition reflects the company's strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction across the Greater Toronto Area.

MARKHAM, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that The Renovators of Canada has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Kitchen & Bathroom Renovator category for York Region. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to craftsmanship, professionalism, and delivering a consistent, well-managed renovation experience for homeowners.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that E.W. Smith Roofing Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Roofing category for Toronto Central. This recognition marks the company's fourteenth Consumer Choice Award win, reflecting its consistent reputation for quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTCQB:GPUSD)(FSE:1R60)(WKN:A40M0J) ("Alset AI" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, announces that its 100% owned Lyken.AI ("Lyken") has executed its first quarterly renewal under its previously announced cloud compute services agreement with a leading multinational technology and telecommunications company.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Revival Gold Inc. (TSXV:RVG)(OTCQX:RVLGF) ("Revival Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on development at the Company's Mercur Gold Project ("Mercur" or the "Project") in Utah.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Metallic Minerals Corp. (TSX.V:MMG)(OTCQB:MMNGF)(FSE:9MM1) ("Metallic" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the growth of its Yukon alluvial gold royalty portfolio, where the Company is advancing from a single producing operation into a diversified, multi-operator royalty platform across the Klondike Goldfields near Dawson City and Mayo Goldfields near Keno Hill in the Yukon Territory.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Guanajuato Silver Company Ltd. (the "Company" or "GSilver") (TSXV:GSVR)(OTCQX:GSVRF) is pleased to announce the accelerated partial repayment of the Company's gold loan with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. The Company announces that it has repaid 1,580.4 ounces of gold, which represents one full year of payments. This repayment was made from cash on hand, and the Company's obligations under the gold loan are now fully paid until May 2027. For clarity, the gold loan's maturity date is April 2028 (See GSilver news release dated April 28, 2025).

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Lupaka Gold Corp. ("Lupaka" or the "Company") (TSXV:LPK)(FRA:LQP) advises as to its current progress in pursing receipt of the proceeds of the ICSID Arbitration AWARD announced by the Company on July 2, 2025.

Step-Out Drilling Continues to Expand the Contention zone of Oxide Au/Ag MineralizationThese drill holes expand the northern portion of the Contention target to the west and depth, with multiple mineralized zonesDrill holes TR26 15-19 have encountered multiple mineralized zones expanding the northern Contention target area including intersections of 121.9 m averaging 0.29 gpt Au and 11.3 gpt Ag (0.50 gpt AuEq), 53.2 m of 0.78 gpt Au and 31.94 gpt Ag (1.36 gpt AuEq) and of 66.9 m averaging 1.05 gpt Au and 23.21 gpt Ag (1.47 gpt AuEq)70 RC holes including 5 pre-collars and 8 core holes have now been drilled in the 2025-2026 drill program with 9 drill holes pending final analysis as the drilling campaign continues

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce results from a 2025 reconnaissance field program at the newly acquired, 6595 ha Orbit Project, located in the northern Toodoggone District of BC. Geologic observations from a single day of field work, with a 5-person crew, resulted in 39 rocks samples and the discovery of gold, copper, and silver mineralization associated with a remote sensing anomaly. Particularly strong alteration and mineralization was noted over a distance of 300m in the Calypso Zone. The 2025 field program was jointly funded by Sun Summit Minerals Corp. ("Sun Summit") and conducted by TerraLogic Exploration Inc. ("Terralogic") of Cranbrook, BC under the direction of Jarrod Brown, P.Geo.