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COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Levi's 4 Floors has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Carpet & Flooring Retailer category for Columbus. This recognition reflects the company's longstanding commitment to quality products, professional installation, and a customer-first approach that has defined its reputation in Central Ohio for nearly four decades.

HAMILTON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Ideal Siding has been recognized as Hamilton's 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Siding category. This distinction reflects the company's strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and exceptional customer satisfaction in exterior home renovations.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Jeff Krieger of TMG The Mortgage Group, OMAC Division, has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Mortgage Broker for the London and Greater Region. The recognition reflects his longstanding commitment to trusted advice, personalized service, and tailored financing solutions for homebuyers and homeowners.

WINDSOR, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Bath Fitter has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Bathroom Remodelling category, highlighting its leadership in delivering efficient, customized bathroom renovation solutions for homeowners and commercial clients in the Windsor region.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Group Exteriors has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Insulation Contractor category for the London & Greater Region, recognizing the company's established commitment to quality workmanship, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.

Commissioning of Inserma hard disk drive magnet pre-processing system at the ILS facility in Williston, South CarolinaOperational milestone advances U.S. rare earth magnet recycling platform and supports domestic supply chains for advanced manufacturing and AI infrastructureThe Williston site houses two automated Inserma pre-processing units that separate magnet assemblies from end-of-life hard disk drives in approximately three seconds per drive, with combined capacity exceeding 60,000 drives per week.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Gamma Resources Ltd. (TSXV:GAMA)(OTCQB:GAMXF)(FRA:MRDN) ("Gamma" or the "Company") is pleased that it has engaged SWCA Environmental Consultants ("SWCA") to conduct a Class III cultural resource survey and archaeological investigation in support of the Company's proposed drill program at its Mesa Arc project in New Mexico.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Metallic Minerals Corp. (TSX.V:MMG)(OTCQB:MMNGF)(FSE:9MM1)("Metallic" or the "Company") is pleased to report that, further to its January 26, 2026 news release, it has filed on SEDAR+ the National Instrument 43-101 technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report, Allard Cu-Ag-PGE-Au Porphyry Deposit, La Plata Project, Southwestern Colorado, USA". The Technical Report was prepared by SLR USA Advisory Inc., with an effective date of January 23, 2026.

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Abasca Resources Inc. ("Abasca" or the "Company") (TSXV:ABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Shmyr as Vice President, Engagement and Communications, and the successful closing of its non-brokered $3.0 million flow-through private placement (the "Offering") previously announced on February 13, 2026.

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Myers Park Tailors has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Tailoring & Alterations category, reflecting its long-standing reputation for craftsmanship, precision, and personal service within the Charlotte community.

RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / MoveZen Property Management has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Property Management category, marking the second consecutive year the company has earned the recognition.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Rocky Shore Gold Ltd. ("Rocky Shore" or the "Company") (CSE:RSG) is pleased to announce that, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into two purchase agreements for the acquisition of additional 128 mining claims in central Newfoundland. Upon completion of these transactions, these properties will enhance Rocky Shore's strategic position in one of Canada's most prospective gold belts (see Map 1).

COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Breck's Paving as the 2026 winner in the Paving Contractor category in Columbus. This recognition highlights the company's longstanding commitment to quality workmanship, customer trust, and dependable paving services across the region.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / For nearly four decades, Nieman Market Design has shaped the way London homeowners think about storage. Recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Garage Design & Closet Organizers category, the family-owned company continues to stand out for its blend of craftsmanship, modern design and personalized service.

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DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Vox Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ:VOXR)(TSX:VOXR) ("Vox" or the "Company"), a returns-focused mining royalty and streaming company, is pleased to announce that it has been added to the MVIS® Global Junior Gold Miners Index ("MVGDXJ"), the underlying benchmark index for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ("GDXJ").

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSX-V:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) is pleased to announce it has intersected several new, distinct high-grade silver ("Ag") veins at its AurMac Project ("AurMac"), Yukon, Canada.

HYPROMAG USA AND INTELLIGENT LIFECYCLE SOLUTIONS COMMISSION INSERMA RARE EARTH MAGNET PRE-PROCESSING SYSTEM IN SOUTH CAROLINACommissioning of Inserma hard disk drive magnet pre-processing system at the ILS facility in Williston, South CarolinaOperational milestone advances U.S. rare earth magnet recycling platform and supports domestic supply chains for advanced manufacturing and AI infrastructureThe Williston site houses two automated mobile skid-mounted Inserma pre-processing units that separate magnet assemblies from end-of-life hard disk drives in approximately three seconds per drive, with combined capacity exceeding 60,000 drives per week.

World number two Jannik Sinner surged home to beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday to capture his first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 crown.

Netflix's smash hit "KPop Demon Hunters" -- a tale of good and evil incorporating traditional Korean mythology and set to a thumping soundtrack -- on Sunday won the Oscar for best animated feature.

A Socialist candidate was leading in Paris while the far right looked strong in several southern cities as projections arrived from first-round local elections Sunday, seen as a political barometer ahead of France's presidential polls.

Amy Madigan scored her first Oscar nomination 40 years ago and has openly admitted she never thought she would return to the Academy Awards conversation.

Hollywood's best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry's biggest night.

Israel launched a fresh strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late Sunday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the city following earlier raids mainly in the country's south.

Joan Laporta was reelected as Barcelona president on Sunday, defeating Victor Font to stay in charge of the Catalan giants until 2031.

Cameron Young outdueled England's Matt Fitzpatrick down the stretch to fire a four-under-par 68 and claim a one-shot victory at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass on Sunday.

AC Milan missed the chance to pile pressure on local rivals Inter in the Serie A title fight after falling to a 1-0 defeat at Lazio on Sunday, as Como beat 10-man Roma 2-1 to increase their hopes of a shock Champions League qualification.

Israel said Sunday it still has thousands of targets to strike inside Iran as the Islamic republic warned other countries against getting involved in the war, which has spread across the Middle East.

AC Milan missed the chance to pile pressure on local rivals Inter in the Serie A title fight after falling to a 1-0 defeat at Lazio on Sunday, as Como beat 10-man Roma 2-1 to increase their hopes of a shock Champions League qualification.

The 2026 Winter Paralympics came to an end on Sunday with a glitzy closing ceremony in Cortina as China topped the medal table of a Games that saw several countries protest the decision to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag for the first time since 2014.

After months of expensive campaigns, the stage is set for the Oscars on Sunday, with all eyes on the race between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" for best picture, Hollywood's most coveted prize.