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Step-out confirms the A-Zone stays open and is laterally continuous toward the high-grade RJ corridor, with up to 8 km of strike to expand toHighlights:Formation's first step-out drilling beyond the established western boundary of the A-Zone returned the following key intercepts:N2-26-021: 1.05 g/t Au over 31 metres beginning at 243 metres downhole (203.8 metres vertical), including 1.89 g/t Au over 12 metres.The main interval correlates directly with the northern auriferous horizon in N2-25-004 (0.83 g/t Au over 40.4 metres), N2-25-009 (0.96 g/t Au over 21.7 metres) and N2-25-006 (0.67 g/t Au over 22.2 metres) confirming lateral continuity of the A-Zone, 200 metres to the west.N2-26-022: 1.34 g/t Au over 12.5 metres beginning at 177.2 metres downhole (131.7 metres vertical), including 2.29 g/t Au over 6.9 metres.The Company is undertaking a fully funded 75,000 metre drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project in Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~871,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~810,000 oz Au) across four zones (A, East, RJ-East, and Central)2,3 and 243 Kt grading 7.82 g/t Au (~61,000 oz Au) across the RJ zone2,4.Across the A-Zone, 84% of historical drillholes intercepted gold, reflecting a highly continuous, low-variability system that these step-outs are now extending 200 metres west.These holes sit in a near-surface corridor between the A-Zone and the high-grade RJ Zone (historical intercepts up to 51 g/t Au) that has seen almost no drilling. Formation plans to continue to continue to step out aggressively to the west and test above and below N2-26-021 to N2-26-022 as part of its follow-up drilling with a focus of confirming continuity at shallower depths where the Company identified 0.91 g/t Au over 42.3 metres beginning at 9.9 metres vertical and 1.75 g/t Au over 30.4 metres beginning at 45.3 metres vertical.The Company has working capital of ~C$30.5M with zero debt.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Silver Storm Mining Ltd. ("Silver Storm" or the "Company") (TSXV:SVRS)(OTCQX:SVRSF)(FSE:SVR) is pleased to announce that it has secured permits for the construction of 62 drill pads and 27 access roads at the Company's 100%-owned past-producing La Parrilla Silver Mine Complex ("La Parrilla") in Durango State, Mexico. The permits were issued by the Mexican federal authority, Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales ("SEMARNAT"), and are valid for a period of 4 years.

Airborne VTEM and magnetics survey identifies 44+ EM anomalies, including 15 high-priority targets, several coincident with known gold-bearing structures, surface geochemistry and 2024 drilling

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / PJX Resources Inc. ("PJX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of up to 44 million units of the Company for gross proceeds of up to $6.3 million. The Company will issue units on a non-flow through basis (each a "Unit"), "flow through" basis (each a "Flow Through Unit ("FTU"), and a Charity Flow-through basis (each a "Charity Flow-through Unit ("CFTU")" or a "Charity Flow-through Critical Metals Unit ("CFTUCM")). The subscription prices for each of the foregoing are $0.125 for a Unit, $0.15 per FTU, $0.16 per CFTU, and $0.18 per CFTUCM. PJX is also pleased to announce that the Private Placement is expected to close in 2 or more tranches by July 15, 2026.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (AIM:ECO)(TSXV:EOG), the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, is pleased to announce a mid-year update on the progress of its various workstreams across its portfolio in Namibia, Guyana, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.

Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate.

Coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday said a drone was spotted flying over South Korea's training session before their eagerly awaited clash with World Cup co-hosts Mexico, calling the incident "unfortunate."

US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.

England launched their World Cup bid with a frantic 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portgual stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Recalled by Carlo Ancelotti, Casemiro became an untouchable figure for Brazil -- until a disappointing World Cup start made him a prime target for criticism at home.

Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

Danilo admitted on Wednesday that Brazil's lacklustre start to the World Cup was "frightening", but said he was confident the team would improve.

The United States and Iran on Wednesday released the text of their agreement to end the Middle East war, with Tehran committing to dilute its enriched uranium while being allowed to resume oil sales.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will take no notice of the "trash" criticism he has faced as Bafana Bafana try to get their World Cup back on track against the Czech Republic on Thursday.

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday vowed wide-ranging reforms at the central bank, as its rate-setting committee held rates steady but projected a rate hike by year-end to counter surging inflation.

Wall Street stocks finished decisively lower Wednesday while the dollar rallied after the Federal Reserve raised its inflation forecast and projected an interest rate hike by year-end.

Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, the USA's Liverpool-raised left-back with a strong British accent, is laser-focused on helping his national team go deep into the World Cup they are co-hosting, and will have no soft spot for his country of birth when they kick off against Croatia on Wednesday.

Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci said Thursday's showdown with South Africa will determine the World Cup fate of both teams after they lost in the opening round.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina's Lionel Messi, when asked about his country's performance in the World Cup so far.

Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup on Wednesday but his Portugal side were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo before England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy made final US Open preparations on Wednesday in the last practice session before a major showdown at formidable Shinnecock.

Justin Rose was pleased to hear organizers will reduce green speeds for this week's US Open with gusting winds set to howl across Shinnecock.

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match on Wednesday.

Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medallist and former 1,500m world champion, was hospitalized after she collapsed at an athletics event in North Carolina on Tuesday, organizers said.

Cuba's communist leaders were set to meet Wednesday and discuss plans to revive the collapsing economy in the face of a devastating US blockade.

Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among the players has helped bond the Netherlands World Cup squad ahead of a must-win clash with Group F pacesetters Sweden.

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady as expected at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank, raising its year-end inflation expectations and projecting a rate hike by the end of 2026.

Greens will be watered between Thursday and Friday morning and afternoon waves of US Open players at Shinnecock to keep conditions playable in gusty winds, US Golf Association officials said Wednesday.