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HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Stabilis Solutions, Inc., ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SLNG), a leading provider of clean fueling, production, storage, and last-mile delivery solutions, today announced that it will issue first quarter 2026 results after the U.S. markets close on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. A conference call will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to review the Company's financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Gold Port Corporation (CSE:GPO)(OTCQB:GPOTF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the 100% owned claim group comprising the Groete Gold Copper Project (Three Mining Permits totaling 1,384 hectares) has been renewed for the ensuing year by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission.

In the news release Avino Reports Q1 2026 Production Results issued April 23, 2026, the word 'million' was incorrectly stated after the amount of silver equivalent ounces in the first paragraph, the remainder of the news release is unchanged.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Executive Drywall has been named a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Drywall Contractor category, recognizing its consistent delivery of high standard workmanship and dependable project execution across Northern Alberta.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Quantum Kitchen Countertops Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Northern Alberta, reflecting its strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer-focused service.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / N&C Construction Renovation Ltd has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Renovation Contractor category for Northern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's dedication to delivering high-quality renovations that enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of residential spaces.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Fort Sask Reno Inc. has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Construction Consultants & Management category for Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to professionally managed renovations, quality workmanship, and exceptional client service.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Inspired Method has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Business Coach category for Northern Alberta, a recognition that highlights the company's impactful approach to helping service-based businesses achieve meaningful, sustainable growth.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Infinity Healthcare as the 2026 winner in the Home Care Services category in Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized in-home care while redefining the role of customer service in healthcare.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Klondike Gold Corp. (TSXV:KG)(FRA:LBDP)(OTCQB:KDKGF) ("Klondike Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has engaged Fundamental Research Corp. ("FRC"), an independent small-cap research firm, for analyst coverage.

250 kW ZVS module designed for high power density and lower cost — prototype demonstrations on track for June 2026

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Lobe Sciences Ltd. ("Lobe Sciences" or the "Company") (CSE:LOBE)(OTCQB:LOBEF)(FWB:LOBE.F), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing therapies for diseases with significant unmet medical needs, welcomes the recent White House Executive Order supporting the advancement of novel treatments for neurological and mental health disorders.

Q1 2026 viewership, including new TikTok Live data hit 17B hours watched

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSXV:PPX)(BVL:PPX) (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to provide an exploration update on its Igor Project located in La Libertad Region, Peru. During 2026 the company plans to drill 9,500 meters at the Callanquitas Mine and drill at the Portachuelos project targeting high grade extensions of previously identified zones. This is one of the most important drilling campaigns in the company's history. The sulfide exploration will be funded by Glencore's investment, see Press Release December 8, 2025, and the oxide exploration will be funded from ongoing free cash flow from the Callanquitas operations.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(GV6:FSE) a long-standing silver producer in Mexico, reports first quarter 2026 production results of 263,057 silver ounces ("oz"), 1,851 gold oz and 1,343,654 pounds of copper ("lbs"), for a total of 568,112 million silver equivalent1 ("AgEq1") oz.

BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / NOA Lithium Brines Inc. (TSXV:NOAL)(Frankfurt:N7N) ("NOA" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its drilling contractor has commenced mobilization to site for the Company's upcoming 2026 exploration drilling campaign at its flagship Rio Grande Project (the "Project") in Salta Province, Argentina. These drilling activities are part of the plan to complete a Preliminary Feasibility Study ("PFS") for the Project by year-end 2026. Drilling operations are expected to commence in the next month. As part of this program, NOA is pleased to report that site preparation activities and site preparation activities are already underway to support the start of drilling on schedule.

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / onsumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Roofmaster as the 2026 winner in the Roofing category in Ottawa. This recognition highlights the company's long-standing commitment to quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and dependable roofing services throughout the region.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / London Bath Centre has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award, marking its 10th year of recognition in the Plumbing Fixtures Supplier category. The milestone coincides with more than 22 years of operation serving homeowners, contractors, and renovation professionals in the London area.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / White Gold Corp. (TSXV:WGO)(OTCQX:WHGOF)(FRA:29W) (the "Company" or "White Gold") is pleased to announce the appointment of Donovan Pollitt, P.Eng., CFA, as President and as a Director of the Company effective May 6, 2026. Mr. Pollitt, who joined the Company as a Strategic Advisor in February 2026, will assume this expanded executive role as White Gold endeavours to advance its flagship White Gold Project in Yukon, Canada, through continued resource expansion, completing a maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA"), advancing the permitting process towards production and continuing to make more discoveries demonstrating the vast potential of the Company's district scale property package in Yukon's prolific White Gold District. Mr. Pollitt's appointment as President further demonstrates the Company's ability to attract top talent to achieve its ambitious goals.

WINDSOR, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Element Windows and Doors has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Windows and Doors category, recognizing its work supporting residential renovation and construction projects in Windsor and surrounding areas.

CASPER, WY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company," "Ur-Energy" or "we"), a domestic uranium producer with ISR projects that are among the largest and lowest-cost in the United States, is pleased to announce the start of uranium mining operations at its Shirley Basin Project in Wyoming.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Sun Peak Metals Corp. (TSXV:PEAK)(OTCQB:SUNPF) ("Sun Peak" or the "Company") announces initial surface sample results from a rock-chip and grab sampling program at its 100%-owned Al Miyah project (234 km2). Al Miyah is comprised of three of the thirteen exploration licenses held by Sun Peak in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA" or "Saudi Arabia"), which cover 1,072 km².

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Pivotree Inc. (TSXV:PVT) ("Pivotree" or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions, will release first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 14, 2026 before the market opens. The webinar will be hosted by Bill Di Nardo, CEO, and Mo Ashoor, CFO, followed by a question and answer period.

SODANKYLÄ, FINLAND / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / FireFox Gold Corp. (TSXV:FFOX)(OTCQB:FFOXF)("FireFox" or the "Company") is pleased to share a progress report from exploration activity at its Kolho Property, located in northern Finland. The Kolho Property exploration campaign is being operated by a subsidiary of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX:AEM) (NYSE:AEM) (Agnico) pursuant to the Earn-In Agreement announced on December 20th, 2023. Exploration expenditures on the Kolho Property during 2025 by Agnico totalled US$1.842M. This brings the total expenditure on the project to approximately US$2.936M since signing of the Earn-In Agreement.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / American Critical Minerals Corp. ("American Critical Minerals" or the "Company") (CSE:KCLI)(OTCQB:APCOF)(Frankfurt:2P3) is pleased to announce that it has engaged RESPEC Company LLC ("RESPEC") to manage and execute its drilling program at its Green River Potash, Lithium, and Bromine Project located in the Paradox basin, east central Utah.

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Ecora (LSE:ECOR)(TSX:ECOR)(OTCQX:ECRAF), the critical minerals focused royalty and streaming company, announces the publication of its Notice of Annual General Meeting (the "AGM Notice") and Form of Proxy for the 2026 Annual General Meeting on the Company's website: www.ecoraroyalties.com/investor-relations/shareholder-info/agm/

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RED DEER, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award proudly announces Sun N Fun Pool & Spa as the 2026 winner in the Swimming Pool Contractors, Dealers, Designers category in Central Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's longstanding commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and creating outdoor spaces that enhance comfort, relaxation, and lifestyle.

Chip giant SK hynix logged a record quarterly net profit on Thursday thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, shrugging off concerns that the Middle East war could drag on the semiconductor industry.

Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, topping expectations as it confirmed plans for massive additional investments in autonomous transport, humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence.

If four-time world champion Max Verstappen were to quit Formula One, as he has hinted on numerous occasions, it would be a "big loss" for the sport, his McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri said on Wednesday.