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GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Zentek Ltd.("Zentek" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ZTEK)(TSXV:ZEN) and (OTC:ZENYF), further to its letter to shareholders dated January 29, 2026, wishes to further outline its strategy, including the transformation of its operating model, near-term derisking steps for the Albany Graphite Project, and a disciplined approach to capital allocation intended to support sustainable value creation over time, as well as updates on its ongoing discourse with Health Canada.

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Thor is taking on District-scale exploration!

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Sadie AI, a provider of AI-powered solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Payfacto to integrate Sadie AI's voice ordering technology directly into Payfacto's portfolio of restaurant point-of-sale systems. The integration will support Maître'D Classic, Veloce, and Virtuo, enabling restaurants to automate phone-in pickup orders, reduce ordering errors, and ensure no customer call goes unanswered.

KITCHENER, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / SkyWatch today announced that Spexi's high-precision orthomosaic drone imagery is now available directly through the SkyWatch platform, giving customers seamless access to ultra-high-resolution, standardized drone data for mapping, measurement, and regional analysis.

The initial launch partners will consist of a leading social media scheduling platform, an incorporation services company and privacy policy solution. In combination with the new in-platform partner ecosystem, PR and IR professionals receive one-click access to social amplification, compliance, and business tools - a first among Communications Technology providers.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Storm Exploration Inc. (TSXV:STRM) ("Storm" or the "Company") today announced that it has exercised its option to acquire a 100% interest in the Miminiska and Keezhik Projects from Landore Resources Canada Inc. ("Landore") and immediately sold its interest in the Miminiska Project to Canadian Goldfields Discovery Corp. (formerly European Electric Metals Inc.) ("CGDC") for total consideration of $5,812,500.

Focusing on AI software Investment for Canadian Grid Modernization, the Forum is Held Alongside IEA Ministerial Event in Paris

Global industry leaders showcase real-world results and AI-driven supply chain planning innovations

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTCQX:STCUF)(FWB:SOP) ("Star Copper" or the "Company"), a critical mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$5,000,000 through the issuance of up to 4,000,000 flow-through common shares of the Company (each, a "FT Share") at a price of C$1.25 per FT Share.

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Stabilis Solutions, Inc., ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SLNG), a leading provider of clean energy production, storage, and delivery solutions, today announced preliminary fourth quarter 2025 results and issued an update on recent strategic milestones, including the award of a historic, multi-year take-or-pay LNG supply agreement with an estimated contract value of $200 million, commencing in 2027.

With CE Mark approval, GelrinC is slated for commercial launch in Europe in 2026New clinical sites to support engagement with leading orthopedic surgeons and centers of excellence in key European markets, strengthening Regentis' positioning for commercial launch and broader clinical adoption

The 2025 Africa Malaria Progress Report reveals 270.8 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths; It warns of potential resurgence, as Heads of State and Government urge increased domestic resource mobilisation, call on partners to honour their commitments, and demand a renewed World Bank Malaria Booster Programme

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 Study of 850 participants believed to be the largest randomized, placebo-controlled trial ever conducted on a single food ingredient, brain health, and immunity.

Selection of BASF Industriepark Lausitz in Schwarzheide, Germany, for the first European Infinite Loop™ facility and the second facility globally.This facility marks the first project under Loop's licensed technology model, following the December 2024 partnership with Reed - Societe Generale Group.Facility to produce 70,000 metric tons per annum of virgin-quality recycled PET and polyester fiber using Loop's proven depolymerization technology.The project now advances into the engineering and permitting phase, during which Loop will generate incremental revenue through engineering fees and license payments.

Wins $1 Million Cash Prize at the Six Invitational 2026FaZe Esports Winnings Provide an Additional, Unbudgeted $1 Million of Revenue to GameSquare's 2026 First Quarter

Metallurgical Study Work is Underway to Investigate Improved Recoveries

Development platform, real-time humanoid robot, and hands-on workshops round out QNX's critical enabling role in robotics systems

Third-party funded testwork on high-grade refractory gold systems positions RCL for regional deployment and licensing across Western North AmericaHighlightsTemas has executed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") signed with 1542642 B.C. Ltd. a private mineral project developer (the "Developer") to test Temas' patented Regenerative Cloride Leach ("RCL") processing technology on ore from the Revel Ridge polymetallic Gold-Silver project (3.0Moz @ 6.4g/t AuEq).The Developer intends to fully fund bench-scale and pilot scale test work, delivering capital efficient, third party validation of RCL technology on a refractory gold system.Temas' 100% owned RCL technology platform comprises 11 granted process patents, covering the extraction of multiple metals, including but not limited to Gold, Titanium, Nickel and Rare Earths.Successful testwork may lead to formation of a Temas-controlled JV being with the Developer to commercialize and deploy the RCL platform in Western North America (indicative Phase 2 structure 80/20 in favour of Temas).Approximately 22% of gold resources worldwide occur in refractory deposits1 representing a substantial addressable market for RCL deployment and licensing.Temas continues confidential discussions with multiple third parties regarding additional RCL trials on complex ore and tailings, supporting a scalable commercialization strategy.Mr. Tim Fernback, Temas Chief Executive Officer commented:"With a meaningful portion of the world's gold, silver and secondary metals locked up in refractory ores globally, we see this comprehensive multi-phase test program as an important step in demonstrating the commercial potential of our patented RCL technology platform. Revel Ridge provides a real world setting to validate ability and improve recoveries and reduce environmental liabilities, while also serving as a reference point for wider adoption.Subject to successful results, the LOI provides a clear pathway to a Temas-controlled commercialization vehicle focused on Western North America, where we have a deep operating experience and where demand is growing for progressing solutions that improve recoveries, reduce tailings impacts and support permitting outcomes."

Appointment formalizes an expanded relationship with Caram Media founder whose strategic leadership has helped reposition ESGold as a near-term gold and silver producer with district-scale upside

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Churchill Resources Inc. (" Churchill" ) (TSXV:CRI) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent dated February 16, 2026 (the " LOI ") to acquire a 100% undivided interest in the Golden Baie Antimony-Gold Property (the " Golden Baie Project ") from Canstar Resources Inc (TSXV:ROX) (" Canstar "). By adding the Golden Baie Project to its existing Black Raven Gold-Silver-Antimony Project, host to the historic Frost Cove Antimony Mine, Churchill has successfully consolidated two of the most significant gold-antimony exploration assets in Newfoundland and Labrador, both strategically located in Central Newfoundland and within 100km of the world-class Beaver Brook Antimony Mine.

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly supported the 2026 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship®, which concluded on February 15 at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida, on the iconic U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field. Widely regarded as the most prestigious women's polo tournament in the United States, the championship brought together the sport's top athletes for three weeks of elite competition at the heart of American polo.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Inventus Mining Corp. (TSXV:IVS) ("Inventus" or the "Company")announces a planned leadership transition, with Wesley Whymark appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Stefan Spears has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer and will remain a director. The Company's operational strategy and advancement plans remain unchanged.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Trans Canada Gold Corp. (TSX-V:TTG)(OTCQB:TTGXF) ("Trans Canada" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the Company has retained the services of the MI3 Financieres Communications Group, located in Montreal, Quebec to provide investor relations and media distribution services. The MI3 Communications Financieres Group is considered a premier Canadian marketing and investor relations group, specializing in a wide array of sectors, with specific expertise and currently focusing on growth-oriented Junior gold exploration gold company's, currently drilling. Its corporate head office situated in Montreal, Quebec Canada. The MI3 Team will assist the companies by creating increased market awareness and exposure of the Company's 2026-2027 drilling campaign. This will be combined with corporate branding of the Company, by utilizing a number of financial web hosted market communications platforms, including newly developed AI marketing platforms, video streaming, newly developed Drone technology, and advanced marketing and communication initiatives. These newly introduced programs of advanced on-line branding and awareness, will complement parallel programs and include introductions to a wide array of retail and institutional brokers, capital market participants located in the Canada, the United States, Europe and Latin America, and opening additional market opportunities world-wide global capital markets strengthening brand visibility.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSXV:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) is pleased to announce it has intersected high-grade gold ("Au") mineralization and visible gold ("VG") in numerous intervals in central Powerline Deposit ("Powerline") at its AurMac Project ("AurMac"), Yukon, Canada.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Camino Minerals Corporation (TSXV:COR)(OTCID:CAMZF) ("Camino" or the "Company")is pleased to announce the exploration results from Phase 1 of the recent drilling campaign at its Los Chapitos copper project ("Los Chapitos" or the "Project") in Peru. This news release reports the results from eight drill holes completed along the Diva trend corridor, where drilling activities focused on several targets with the objective of expanding the known mineralized body and improving the understanding of the scale and continuity of the mineralized system. Los Chapitos is Camino's second copper project with partner Nittetsu Mining Co, Ltd. ("Nittetsu"), who is completing a 35% earn-in interest in Los Chapitos after investing CAD $10 million and after the completion of Phase 2 of the current drilling campaign (see news release dated June 14, 2023). Camino is also advancing its Puquios Copper Project in Chile with Nittetsu Mining towards mine construction and development (see news release dated April 17, 2025). 

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTCQB:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce that the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a Decision to Grant European Patent No. 4539857 covering the Company's proprietary sublingual cladribine oral thin film (ODF) drug delivery technology.

Highlights:Leadership is well positioned for the next phase of company growth and objectives.Alex Holmes named President and Chief Strategy Officer, leveraging extensive capital markets and corporate leadership experience.Denis Geoffroy becomes Chief Operating Officer and will focus on streamlining the path to commercialization, building on decades of leadership in the battery materials sector.