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State to Provide ~$200 Million in Potential Tax Incentives for NioCorp Over First 10 Years of Operations Upon NioCorp Meeting the Program's Job Creation and Investment RequirementsSigning of Legislation Supports Elk Creek Project Delivering ~450 Permanent Jobs, ~$6.59 Billion in Operating Expenses Over Project Life, and Hundreds of Millions in New State and Local Tax Revenue to Nebraska

Immersive celebration marked the opening, bringing sport and style to Bayside Marketplace

Releasing Episodes of Season Two of "Diagnostics: Beyond the Lab" Podcast

China export restrictions, geopolitical supply constraints and rising prices underscore the value of hydrochloric acid-based processing and Temas' Regenerative Chloride Leach ("RCL") platformHighlightsGlobal sulphuric acid ("H₂SO₄") markets are experiencing significant disruption due to China's export restrictions and geopolitical supply constraintsChina has ordered a reduction in sulphuric acid exports to prioritize domestic demand, with restrictions expected throughout 2026Tightening supply is impacting key industries, particularly mining in Chile, the DRC and ZambiaSulphuric acid prices are rising sharply in import-dependent regionsTemas' Regenerative Chloride Leach ("RCL") technology uses hydrochloric acid ("HCl"), providing a distinct supply chain advantageHCl supply is regionally diversified and produced domestically in key jurisdictions such as the United States and AustraliaRCL's closed-loop design reduces reagent consumption, lowers costs and enhances environmental performancePlatform offers scalable, commodity-agnostic processing with reduced exposure to global reagent supply volatility

New fund strengthens Lumira's Canadian leadership in healthcare venture investing, enables expanded focus on secondary North American ecosystemsFirm advances succession plan with new Managing Partner and promotion of next-generation investment talentFund's first investment completed

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Formation Metals Inc. ("Formation" or the "Company") (CSE:FOMO)(FSE:VF1)(OTCQB:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Dehn to the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Jaguar Mining Inc. (the "Company") (TSX:JAG) is pleased to announce its operating results for the first quarter of 2026. These results demonstrate the Company's ongoing commitment to resilient and strategic operations, with continued progress towards safe and sustainable practices at its MTL (Turmalina Mine) and CCA (Caete) Complexes. Full financial results for the quarter will be reported and filed on SEDAR+. All figures are in US Dollars, unless otherwise expressed.

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The completed 3D geological model defines a historical high-grade copper shell at the 100%-owned Bornite Project, identifies priority expansion targets on the southeast and northwest flanks, and outlines significant opportunity for multi-element upside not previously assessed.

QNX OS for Safety 8.0 and NVIDIA IGX Thor deliver a unified platform for real‑time control, functional safety, and AI at the industrial edge

Jon Rahm cruised to a six-stroke victory with a final round of 64 Sunday at a LIV Golf event in Mexico City overshadowed by reports of behind-the-scenes tour turmoil.

North Korea has test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, the government news agency reported Monday, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.

Matt Fizpatrick survived a nail-biting playoff with Scottie Scheffler to win his second RBC Heritage title Sunday, as the world number one's late charge fell just short.

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder launched their NBA playoff campaign with a 119-84 thrashing of the Phoenix Suns on Sunday as the Boston Celtics underscored their contender status with a lopsided opening win.

Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev -- an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia -- on Sunday hailed a "victory of hope" after his formation topped the eighth parliamentary elections in five years.

Defending champion John Korir returns to the Boston Marathon on Monday aiming for a fourth straight marathon crown after adding victories in Chicago and Valencia last year.

AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season's Champions League with respective victories over Verona and Bologna on Sunday.

France full-back Max Spring crossed twice as Racing 92 beat Parisian rivals Stade Francais 47-20 on Sunday to remain in the hunt for the Top 14 play-offs.

Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon claimed a surprise 2-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, denting the reigning European champions' bid for another Ligue 1 title.

The spectre of a charging Manchester City haunts Arsenal once more after a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday put a huge dent in the Gunners' hopes of a first Premier League title in 22 years.

AC Milan and Juventus both took a big step towards qualification for next season's Champions League with respective victories over Verona and Bologna on Sunday.

Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States on Monday, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to Pakistan just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 51 points as Boston Celtics thumped Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their opening NBA playoff clash on Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV spoke out against the "scourge of corruption" at a giant open-air Mass attended by 100,000 worshippers near Angola's capital Sunday, before visiting a venerated historic shrine in the country scarred by poverty and inequality.

Pep Guardiola said that Manchester City's vital 2-1 victory over Arsenal has only given his side "hope" in the Premier League title race as they look to hunt down the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal remain "convinced" they will end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City in a potentially decisive clash in the title race on Sunday.

Despite sealing their 35th Bundesliga title on Sunday, Bayern Munich put the celebrations, including the traditional beer showers, on ice as they continue to chase a treble this season.

Eight children were killed in a shooting spree early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence.

Explosive knocks from opener Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly helped top of the table Punjab Kings hammer Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs to stay unbeaten in the season Sunday.

Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to take charge of the Premier League title race as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League place.

Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home win over Stuttgart to claim a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title.

USA star Folarin Balogun scored in an eighth consecutive Ligue 1 game for Monaco on Sunday but could not stop his side dropping more points in their quest for European qualification, while Rennes won 3-0 at Strasbourg to boost their chances of playing in next season's Champions League.