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CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") would like to amend its News Release dated August 12, 2025. The purchase and sale agreement with Trident Resources Corp. (TSX-V:ROCK )(OTCQB:TRDTF) ("Trident ") on four individual non-core claim blocks in Saskatchewan totalling 16,245 ha, is a non-arms length agreement. The projects are located in the La Ronge Gold Belt, and are contiguous with Trident's extensive land holdings in the area.

WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH)(OTC:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today reported its results from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Star Copper Corp. (the "Company") (CSE:STCU)(OTC:STCUF)(FWB:SOP) is pleased to announce that, further to its previous news releases dated July 16, 2025 and July 28, 2025, it completed a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of C$3,999,999 from the sale of 2,666,666 "flow-through" units of the Company (each, an "FTUnit", and collectively, the "FT Units") at a price of C$1.50 per FT Unit (the "LIFE Offering") under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined herein).

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / PPX Mining Corp. (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to announce the continuation of its 4,300 meters diamond drilling program in coordination with Proyectos La Patagonia S.A.C. (PLP), a partner company. This program is being conducted underground, within two drilling chambers. The first drilling chamber, No. 05, is designed to test the Callanquitas West breccia with drill hole CA-25-17. The second drilling chamber, No. 04 (historic DDH CA-24-07), is aimed at testing Callanquitas East and the sulfide veins/breccias with three drill holes: CA-25-18, CA-25-19, and CA-25-20. Drill hole CA-25-20 has returned partial results, with assays from the final 60 meters still pending.

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FREMONT, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Exclusive Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, announces it has added renowned IT veteran Justin Crotty to strengthen the organization's services business in the channel. Exclusive Networks spearheaded this expansion of services with the full acquisition of Cloudrise in late 2024, part of an overall strategy to enhance this cybersecurity orchestrator's value proposition in North America. Crotty will hold two roles, as both Vice President, Services for Exclusive Networks North America; and as General Manager of Cloudrise. Crotty's addition marks a significant milestone in Exclusive's strategy to expand its offerings, complementing other recent pushes to increase its services portfolio. These include becoming both a Fortinet EPSP (Engage Preferred Services Partner) and an ATC (Authorized Training Center) for several industry-leading vendors.

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VANCOUVER, BC AND HONG KONG, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Reyna Silver Corp ("Reyna Silver" or the "Company")(TSXV:RSLV)(OTCQB:RSNVF)(FRA:4ZC) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced plan of arrangement with Torex Gold Resources Inc. ("Torex") (TSX:TXG), pursuant to which Torex acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares ("Shares") of Reyna Silver by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement (the "Transaction").

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ABBOTSFORD, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Abbotsford & Greater Region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Abbotsford Consumer Choice Award Winners.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Quartz Mountain Resources Ltd. (TSXV:QZM) ("Quartz" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its common shares have been uplisted from the OTC Pink market to the OTCQB® Venture Market ("OTCQB") in the United States. The Company's shares are now trading on the OTCQB under the symbol "QZMRF", while Quartz will continue to maintain its primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "QZM."

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Torq Resources Inc. (TSX-V:TORQ)(OTCQB:TRBMF) ("Torq" or the "Company") is pleased to announce drill results from the Phase III diamond drilling campaign at its Santa Cecilia gold - copper porphyry project, located in the prolific Maricunga belt, in the Atacama region of Chile (Figure 1). The campaign consisted of five diamond drill holes, totalling 4,061.5 meters (m).

BARRIE, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Anderson Blake Security, a trusted name in customized protection solutions across Ontario, has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Security Guard Services category for Barrie. This recognition underscores the company's commitment to professional excellence, client-centered service, and modern, reliable security solutions.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / FireFox Gold Corp. (TSXV:FFOX)(OTCQB:FFOXF) ("FireFox" or the "Company") announces, effective August 15, 2025 that, subject to regulatory acceptance, it has completed the second and final tranche of the non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") and the 10:1 share consolidation announced on July 15, 2025.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) ("Primary" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of a geophysical survey at its Wicheeda North Rare Earth Element (REE) Project (the "Project") in British Columbia.

HighlightsThe full-scale One-Pot™ reactor at the Candiac Operations has been upgraded with new proprietary agitator equipmentThis new equipment installation will increase throughput capacity by approximately 50%The increased capacity will result in reduced cost of production going forwardNano One continues to enhance technological edge with continued development workFive new patents for LFP, NMC, and LNMO cathodes added to the Company's IP portfolio

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTC PINK:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience company specializing in innovative drug delivery technologies, is pleased to announce two key milestones in the expansion and protection of its proprietary drug delivery platform targeting neurological autoimmune disorders. The Company has formally initiated the prioritized examination process for its U.S. patent application for BNT23001, a novel sublingual thin-film cladribine formulation for multiple sclerosis (MS), under the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Track One Program. Simultaneously, BioNxt has received acceptance of core claims for a broad international patent designed as a platform-level umbrella protecting the Company's sublingual thin-film delivery technology across a wide range of diseases, drug compounds, and applications.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Tocvan Ventures Corp. (the "Company") (CSE:TOC)(OTCQB:TCVNF)(WKN:TV3/A2PE64), is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Gordon as Head of Corporate Development, effective immediately. Mr. Gordon brings over 18 years of experience advising mining companies on business and marketing strategies, investor relations, and capital raising, positioning him to significantly enhance Tocvan's strategic growth as it advances its gold and silver projects in Sonora, Mexico.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Southern Energy Corp. ("Southern" or the "Company") (TSXV:SOU)(AIM:SOUC) announces that pursuant to the Company's Share Award Incentive Plan, an aggregate of 19,800,000 restricted share awards ("RSAs") were granted as part of Southern's overall compensation and employee retention program.

The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its sale.

Syria's foreign minister met with an Israeli diplomatic delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss "de-escalation and non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs", state news agency SANA reported.

Top US and European military officers met in Washington Tuesday to discuss the mechanics of a possible Ukraine peace deal, after President Donald Trump ruled out sending American troops to back an agreement but suggested air support instead.

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi reckons Kenyan compatriot David Rudisha's mythical 800m world record will soon fall, but modestly downplayed his own chances given the current strength in depth in the two-lap race.

Iga Swiatek shrugged off lingering weariness to partner Casper Ruud to back-to-back victories in the revamped mixed doubles competition at the US Open on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso.

The Venezuelan government on Tuesday claimed that 66 Venezuelan children are being illegally held in the United States after being separated from their parents during deportation, as the White House cracks down on immigration.

The head of Brazil's football federation on Tuesday said he had nixed the much-derided idea of the national team wearing red -- the color associated with the ruling leftist party -- in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place months ahead of elections.

Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso.