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Average ARR and cashflow from operations continue to increase while Adjusted EBITDA remains positiveAverage ARR for subscriptions per customer at the end of Q1 2026 was $12,803, up from $11,139 at the end of Q1 2025 Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA remained consistent at $564,000 compared to Q1 2025Q1 2026 revenue decreased to $5.3M compared to $5.8M in Q4 2025 and $5.5M in Q1 2025Gross margin decreased to 74% compared to 78% in Q1 2025Cash flow from operations increased to $871,000 compared to $258,000 in Q4 2025 and $747,000 in Q1 2025

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / AIAI Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ Reserved:AIAI) ("Ai2" or the "Company"), an AI-enabled diversified holding company utilizing Transformational AI to enhance portfolio performance, today announced that it has engaged Integrous Communications, a leading North American investor relations and strategic communications firm, to lead its investor relations initiatives. Integrous will assist Ai2 with communicating its corporate, financial, and investor developments to shareholders and prospective investors, while enhancing awareness of the Company's story within the capital markets.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that, on May 8, 2026, the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico ("FOMB") approved the Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") Standard Offer Agreement ("SO1 Agreement").

Silver X is advancing its growth strategy in Peru, supported by current production and expansion opportunities at Nueva Recuperada.The OTCQX® upgrade reflects Silver X's ability to meet elevated financial, governance and disclosure standards as it scales.

Gold Basin Shareholders will receive identical consideration as those who tendered to CANEX's earlier offerLiquidity, enhanced financial capacity, and significant premium of 242% represent key benefits for Gold Basin ShareholdersCombination will consolidate the Arizona oxide gold district

WILMINGTON, DE / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUS) ("Electric Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the formal kickoff of the Preliminary Economic Assessment engineering study ("PEA") for the planned HPMSM and EMM processing facilities (the "Processing Plant PEA") that form the downstream processing platform of the Company's North Star Manganese Project, a strategy focused on establishing a fully domestic U.S. manganese supply chain and building foundational industrial infrastructure for America's critical minerals and advanced manufacturing sectors.

AI Event Marketplace is Unlocking the Next Frontier of Event Monetization, Sponsorship Revenue & AI‑Driven Engagement, Positioning Nextech at the Center of the Experience Economy

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / White Gold Corp. (TSX.V:WGO)(OTCQX:WHGOF)(FRA:29W) (the "Company" or "White Gold") is pleased to announce that Hans Smit, P.Geo. has agreed to join the White Gold team as a Technical Advisor. Mr. Smit will provide strategic technical guidance in support of the Company's ongoing resource expansion and economic evaluation activities including the preparation of a maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") on its flagship White Gold Project, located in west-central Yukon, Canada.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Faraday Copper Corp. (" Faraday " or the " Company ") (TSX:FDY)(OTCQX:CPPKF) is pleased to announce the results of 19 drill holes from its Phase IV drill program at the Copper Creek Project, located in Arizona ("Copper Creek"). These holes targeted near-surface copper mineralization and addressed infill drilling and geotechnical objectives. Seven holes were drilled in the Globe area, seven holes were drilled in the Marsha area, and five holes were drilled in the Copper Giant area.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT)(OTCQB:NSRCF) ("NextSource" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has approved a Final Investment Decision ("FID") on Phase 1 of its proposed Battery Anode Facility ("BAF") in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi, UAE, marking a major milestone in the Company's strategy to become a fully integrated, global producer of graphite anode materials.

Elixir's new writing assistant product delivers AI-powered drafting, revision, translation, validation, tone of voice and sentiment analysis, and compliance analysis - without storing, harvesting or training on user data.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Roxmore Resources Inc. (TSX:RM)(OTCQX:GARLF) ("Roxmore" or the "Company") is pleased to report gold and silver results from the ongoing drill campaign at its flagship Converse Gold Project ("Converse" or "the Project"). Results include significant intercepts of 138.1m grading 0.65 g/t Au and 3.5 g/t Ag from 57m and 110.9m grading 1.31 g/t Au and 2.84 g/t Ag from 459.6m depth. The drill hole was completed as part of the Company's ongoing infill and extension drilling program and continues to validate both the scale and continuity of gold and silver mineralization at Converse.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF)(FSE:1IR) ("Irving" or the "Company") is pleased to announce receipt of encouraging assay results from the Omu Sinter epithermal gold-silver project located near Omu, Hokkaido, Japan. In addition to these positive results, recent diamond drilling has encountered apparent feeder style hot spring mineralization along the eastern extension of the sinter terrace.

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Workers Stretch Commute to 29 Miles on Average to Boost Income

BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / NOA Lithium Brines Inc. (TSXV:NOAL)(Frankfurt:N7N) ("NOA" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has agreed to a strategic collaboration framework with Hidrotec S.A. ("Hidrotec"), one of Argentina's leading and most experienced drilling contractors in the lithium brine sector.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 -- a jetliner involved in a fatal crash in November -- has been cleared to return to flight, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday.

Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, English brothers and two of the world's hottest golfers, are housemates this week as they chase a major title at the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Mathys Tel was hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their Premier League future hanging in the balance.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Monday he was "very proud" of his company's profitable early investment in OpenAI, as he took the stand in Elon Musk's blockbuster lawsuit against the leaders of the AI giant behind ChatGPT.

Indie art-imitating-life comedy series "Everyone Is Doing Great" returns for its second season Monday on Netflix after a five-year hiatus -- and at a time when independent TV is booming, its creators say.

The European Commission told AFP Monday it plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels in the near future for talks on returning migrants to Afghanistan.

Mathys Tel was the hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home against Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their Premier League future hanging in the balance.

Napoli's bid to reach next season's Champions League was still in the balance on Monday after falling to late 3-2 home defeat to Bologna.

World Cup debutants Curacao have parted company with head coach Fred Rutten just one month before the tournament kicks off, the federation confirmed on Monday.

The US Supreme Court on Monday temporarily maintained mail access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone.

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak left Spain's Canary Islands bound for the Netherlands on Monday, after the last passengers on board disembarked and were flown home to quarantine.

President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on "life support" Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to respond to any act of aggression.

Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after demolishing Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 on centre court on Monday.

One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards -- that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary.

Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and keep their qualification hopes alive following a stirring three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings on Monday.

The head of the Cannes Film Festival defended Monday making another male-dominated selection in a year when the movie "Thelma and Louise" features on the official poster.