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Blackburn demands investigation into Justice Jackson over Grammy appearance applauding anti-ICE rhetoric

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is urging U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to launch an investigation into Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson over her attendance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday amid anti-ICE rhetoric from celebrities and artists at the event. 

Jackson was in attendance at this year’s politically-charged event because of her nomination for narrating the audiobook version of her memoir, ‘Lovely One.’ 

However, critics said Jackson clapped as various speakers criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

‘While it is by no means unheard of or unusual for a Supreme Court justice to attend a public function, very rarely—if ever—have justices of our nation’s highest Court been present at an event at which attendees have amplified such far-left rhetoric,’ Blackburn wrote in a letter to Roberts. 

Blackburn, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for an investigation into whether Jackson’s actions violate the high court’s Code of Conduct and would require her to recuse herself from certain cases. 

‘To that end, in the interest of a fair-minded, impartial, and independent federal judiciary, I urge you to initiate an investigation into Justice Jackson’s attendance at this event and if her participation in any way would require recusal from matters that will come before the Court,’ her letter states. 

Attendees at the awards were seen wearing ‘ICE Out’ lapel pins, and some winners spewed anti-ICE rhetoric such as ‘No one is illegal on stolen land’ and ‘F— ICE.’

Jackson’s appearance at the event raises questions considering the court is slated to take on cases revolving around the Trump administration, including birthright citizenship and immigration. 

Fox News Digital has reached out to Blackburn’s office and the Supreme Court. 

In her letter, Blackburn noted that Democrats and the news media have smeared Republican-appointed justices to the court as ‘corrupt’ and ‘partisan.’

She recalled how Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-RI., wrote a letter to Roberts urging him to ensure that conservative Justice Samuel Alito would recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election and Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot because his wife put up a Revolutionary War-era flag at their home.

‘Unlike these meritless claims against Justice Alito and Justice Thomas, there are serious questions regarding Justice Jackson’s participation in such a brazenly political, anti-law enforcement event and her ability to remain an impartial member of the Supreme Court,’ Blackburn wrote. 

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Trump calls for nuclear experts to work on ‘new, improved, and modernized treaty’

President Donald Trump on Thursday called for U.S. nuclear experts to begin work on what he described as a ‘new, improved, and modernized Treaty,’ arguing that the United States should move away from extending the existing New START nuclear arms agreement.

Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social as the administration weighs the future of U.S. nuclear arms control policy and whether it will seek to extend or replace New START, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Washington and Moscow.

‘Rather than extend ‘NEW START’ (A badly negotiated deal by the United States that, aside from everything else, is being grossly violated), we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new, improved, and modernized Treaty that can last long into the future,’ Trump wrote.

‘The president wants to have our nuclear experts work on a new, improved and modernized treaty that can last long into the future,’ White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing.  ‘And that’s what the United States will continue to discuss with the Russians.’

Trump also made broader claims in his post about his role in preventing nuclear conflict, writing that he stopped ‘Nuclear Wars from breaking out across the World between Pakistan and India, Iran and Israel, and Russia and Ukraine.’

A White House official told Fox News that the Trump administration is still weighing next steps on nuclear arms control and that no final decision has been announced.

‘The President will decide the path forward on nuclear arms control, which he will clarify on his own timeline,’ the official said.

The official added that Trump ‘has spoken repeatedly of addressing the threat nuclear weapons pose to the world and indicated that he would like to keep limits on nuclear weapons and involve China in arms control talks.’

Axios reported Thursday that U.S. and Russian officials have been discussing whether both sides could continue to observe the terms of New START after its expiration, citing multiple sources familiar with the talks. The outlet reported that no formal extension has been approved and that any arrangement would not be legally binding.

In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote that the U.S. should pursue a new agreement rather than extend New START.

According to the Associated Press, New START’s expiration leaves no caps on the U.S. and Russia’s nuclear arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Trump has made clear that future arms control efforts must include China, telling reporters that ‘in order to have true arms control in the 21st century, it’s impossible to do something that doesn’t include China because of their vast and rapidly growing stockpile.’

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Trump signals willingness to defend Diego Garcia military base if future deal threatens US access

President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. could use military force to secure the Diego Garcia air base in the Chagos Islands if any future deal threatens access to the joint U.S.-U.K. installation.

Trump made the comments Thursday in a Truth Social post while also signaling his willingness to move past tensions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after what he described as ‘very productive discussions’ about the Indian Ocean base.

Emphasizing the base’s strategic importance, Trump said the role of Diego Garcia was essential to U.S. national security.

‘It is the site of a major U.S. military base, strategically situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean and, therefore, of great importance to the national security of the United States,’ Trump wrote.

Trump also acknowledged that the U.K. struck what he called ‘the best deal he could make’ under a controversial agreement to transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius while leasing Diego Garcia back for at least 99 years.

‘However, if the lease deal, sometime in the future, ever falls apart, or anyone threatens or endangers U.S. operations and forces at our base, I retain the right to militarily secure and reinforce the American presence in Diego Garcia,’ Trump warned.

‘Let it be known that I will never allow our presence on a base as important as this to ever be undermined or threatened by fake claims or environmental nonsense.’

The comments marked a slight shift in tone from Trump, who in January criticized the U.K.-Mauritius deal as an ‘act of great stupidity’ and an ‘act of total weakness,’ accusing Britain of surrendering a critical military asset.

Diego Garcia serves as a hub for long-range bombers, logistics, intelligence collection and military communications across the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific and Africa, hosting around 2,500 U.S. and military and civilian personnel.

The island base has been used for long-range U.S. operations such as in Afghanistan and in Yemen.

According to Reuters, Downing Street had confirmed Trump and Starmer discussed Diego Garcia during a recent call and agreed to safeguard the base’s continued operation.

‘Turning to Diego Garcia, and the deal the U.K. has secured to maintain control of the U.S.-U.K. military base to protect national security, the leaders recognized its strategic importance,’ a No. 10 spokeswoman said.

‘The leaders agreed their governments would continue working closely to guarantee the future operation of the base and speak again soon.’

Under the agreement, British taxpayers are projected to pay roughly £35 billion [$47 billion] over the next century, including annual payments of about £160 million [$216 million] to Mauritius, according to public estimates.

Britain has also agreed to approximately £3 billion [$4 billion] in compensation over the life of the deal, with an option to extend the lease for an additional 50 years.

The agreement has also drawn criticism from Britain’s Conservative Party, which argues the deal weakens the U.K.’s strategic position and risks undermining long-standing security ties with the U.S.

Mauritius has said its sovereignty over the islands is ‘unequivocally recognized’ under international law and has called for swift implementation of the agreement.

As previously reported by Fox News Digital, a Downing Street spokesperson also said in January the U.K. is continuing efforts to ‘allay any concerns’ in Washington.

‘We will continue to engage with the U.S. on this important matter and the importance of the deal to secure U.S. and U.K. interests,’ the spokesperson said. 

Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and Downing Street for comment.

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Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens ‘massacre’ in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks

Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf Thursday, accusing them of smuggling fuel and detaining 15 foreign crew members ahead of high-stakes U.S.–Iran talks Friday in Oman.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said it intercepted the two ships near Farsi Island, claiming they were carrying about 1 million liters of smuggled fuel, Reuters reported.

The crews, made up of 15 foreign nationals, were taken into custody and referred to Iran’s judicial authorities, according to Iranian state media.

The IRGC alleged the vessels were part of an organized fuel-smuggling network that had been operating in the region for several months.

Iranian officials said the ships were identified through intelligence monitoring and seized during coordinated naval operations in the Persian Gulf, a vital artery for global energy markets.

According to The Jerusalem Post, Iranian authorities framed the operation as a significant blow to illegal fuel trafficking, though they did not immediately disclose the vessels’ nationalities or destinations.

The seizures come as Iranian rhetoric toward the U.S. has grown hostile.

Ezzatollah Zarghami, a former Iranian minister and ex–state broadcaster chief, issued a warning, threatening violence in the Strait of Hormuz, through which around one-fifth of the world’s oil and petroleum product consumption passes.

‘I am sure that the Strait of Hormuz will be the place of massacre and hell for the U.S.,’ Zarghami said Thursday.

‘Iran will show that the Strait of Hormuz has historically belonged to Iran. The only thing the Americans can think of is playing with their vessels and moving them from one place to another.’

Zarghami later repeated the threat, calling the Strait a potential ‘killing field’ for American forces and signaling Iran’s willingness to escalate amid mounting regional pressure.

Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to meet Iranian officials in Oman Friday.

The pair are traveling from Abu Dhabi after two days of talks related to Russia and Ukraine.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday that Friday’s talks were still on, stating ‘diplomacy is always [Trump’s] first option.’

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Angkor Resources Celebrates Indigenous Community Land Titles and Advances Social Programs, Cambodia

(TheNewswire)

                

GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA (February 5, 2026): Angkor Resources Corp. (TSXV: ANK,OTC:ANKOF) (‘ANGKOR’ OR ‘THE COMPANY’) is pleased to announce that nine Indigenous community land titles have been formally granted to Indigenous communities in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia, following a three-year recognition process. Angkor has supported Indigenous community rights since first establishing operations in the province, which is home to approximately 45% of Cambodia’s Indigenous population.

 

The Company’s Andong Meas mineral exploration license is situated within the traditional land of these Indigenous communities. Angkor recognizes the importance of these land titles and is committed to working collaboratively with the communities on whose land the Company operates. The formal recognition of these land titles is a significant milestone for the Indigenous peoples of Ratanakiri and reinforces Angkor’s long-standing commitment to respectful and cooperative engagement with local communities.

 


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Figure 1:  Community delegates from Tang Se Village receive their Indigenous Land Titles after working for over 5 years through a challenging procedure.  

 

Delayne Weeks, CEO, commented ‘We are very pleased that these nine community land titles have been formally recognized. Angkor has supported Indigenous community rights since setting foot in the province, and this achievement reflects years of collaborative effort  between Angkor and the communities. Our Andong Meas license sits within these traditional lands, and we are committed to working alongside these communities as partners, ensuring mutual respect and shared benefit as we advance our exploration activities.’

SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

In addition to its support for Indigenous land rights, Angkor continues to advance a range of social programs across its areas of operation in Cambodia. The Company works closely with local authorities, who are present at all sessions, and sponsors community training initiatives aimed at improving safety, health, and education outcomes for Cambodian families.

The Company’s current social programs, stretching across the oil territory of Block VIII and the two mineral license areas include:

  • English Language Training: Angkor provides English language training for children in the communities surrounding its operations, giving young Cambodians valuable language skills to support future education and employment opportunities. 

  • Water Filters and Latrines: The Company is now implementing the installation of water filtration systems and latrines in communities across the Block VIII oil and gas license area, improving access to clean water and sanitation for families in rural Cambodia. 

  • Moto Vehicle Safety Training: Angkor sponsors moto vehicle safety training sessions focused on proper operation of motorcycles, which are the primary mode of transportation in rural Cambodia. Motorcycle-related injuries and fatalities, particularly among children, remain a serious concern in the region, and these sessions are designed to reduce harm and save lives. 

  • Financial Fraud Awareness: The Company sponsors training sessions of financial scam awareness, educating community members on how to identify and avoid fraud through mobile phones and messaging platforms such as Telegram. These sessions help protect vulnerable populations from increasingly common digital financial scams. 

 
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FIGURE 2 safety training for Moto operation and anti-fraud education is sponsored and delivered across provinces in the oil and mineral provinces where Angkor and EnerCam operate.  

Angkor has reached over 1,500 students through its sponsored training sessions to date. All sessions are conducted in partnership with local authorities, who attend and participate in the delivery of program content to their communities.

Weeks added, ‘Our commitment to social responsibility is a core part of who we are as a company. Working with Indigenous communities, local authorities, and families across Cambodia is not separate from our resource exploration activities – it is fundamental to how we operate. We believe that building trust and creating value for communities creates a stronger foundation for everything we do.’

ABOUT Angkor Resources CORPORATION:

Angkor Resources Corp. is a public company, listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, and is a leading resource optimizer in Cambodia working towards mineral and energy solutions across Cambodia.  

The company’s mineral subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp. in Cambodia holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia with multiple prospects in copper and gold.  Both licenses are in their first two-year renewal term.    

Its Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources, was granted an onshore oil and gas license of 7300 square kilometres in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia called Block VIII.   The company then removed all parks and protected areas and added 220 square kilometres, making the license area just over 4095 square kilometres.  EnerCam is actively advancing oil and gas exploration activities onshore to meet its mission to prove Cambodia as an oil and gas producing Nation.  Having completed seismic in 2025, the Company looks to identify drill targets and advance to drilling Cambodia’s first onshore oil & gas exploratory wells shortly thereafter.

CONTACT:   Delayne Weeks – CEO

Email:-   info@angkorresources.com   Website: angkorresources.com  

Telephone: +1 (780) 568-3801

Please follow @AngkorResources on , , , Instagram and .

 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 

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This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘intends’ or ‘anticipates’, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘would’ or ‘occur’. This information and these statements, referred to herein as ‘forward‐looking statements’, are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of new leadership expertise, and the Company’s plans to develop its resources and create shareholder value.

In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain material assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will successfully advance the development of its resources and that such efforts will result in creating shareholder value.

These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, that the Company will not advance the development of its resources and that the Company will not create shareholder value.

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Brazil’s Serra Verde Offers US Minority Stake in Expanded DFC Loan Deal

Brazilian rare earth producer Serra Verde Group has reportedly offered the United States an option to take a minority stake in the company as part of a newly expanded financing package, according to Bloomberg.

The move comes as Serra Verde finalized a US$565 million loan with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), roughly 22 percent higher than the amount initially approved by the agency’s board last year. The expanded financing is aimed at supporting the company’s ongoing development and scaling of its rare earth operations.

Serra Verde is Brazil’s only producing rare earth miner and operates a long-life deposit rich in both heavy and light rare earth elements (REEs), including neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr), terbium (Tb) and dysprosium (Dy). These elements are critical for permanent magnet production and have applications across defense, aerospace, nuclear, and other advanced technologies.

Founded to develop Brazil’s rare earth resources, Serra Verde has positioned itself as a potential strategic supplier for Western supply chains seeking alternatives to Chinese dominance in the sector.

The potential US minority stake would reflect Washington’s broader push to secure access to critical minerals and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers amid increasing global competition for strategic resources.

As part of the final terms, the DFC received an option to acquire a minority equity stake in Serra Verde, without any role in management.

“It is an option for the U.S. government to take a minority stake in the company, with no role in management,” CEO Ricardo Grossi said in an interview, adding that discussions with the DFC have been underway for roughly 18 months.

The financing comes just weeks after the Trump administration unveiled plans for Project Vault, a proposed US strategic stockpile of critical minerals aimed at insulating manufacturers from supply disruptions.

The initiative would combine private capital with a US$10 billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank to procure and store materials such as rare earths, lithium, and cobalt.

“We view the initiative positively, as it could be a way to bring forward revenue for early-stage projects and help buy time until rare earth separation plants outside Asia mature,” Grossi said, but clarified that discussions are still preliminary.

Grossi also confirmed that Serra Verde is renegotiating offtake contracts previously signed with Chinese customers. Those agreements are expected to conclude by year end, potentially clearing the way for supply deals with Western manufacturers.

Brazil holds the largest rare earth reserves outside China, and Serra Verde is currently the country’s only producer.

The Pela Ema deposit contains both light and heavy rare earth elements, including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium, which are critical for permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics and defense systems.

Serra Verde began commercial production in 2024 and is targeting annual output of 6,500 metric tons of total rare earth oxides by the end of next year. The company is also evaluating options to double production capacity within the next four years.

The deal also places Serra Verde among a growing list of rare earth and critical minerals companies receiving direct backing from Washington.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Barrick Advances North American Gold Spinoff After Record 2025 Results

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) said it will move ahead with plans to spin off its North American gold assets after a strong finish to 2025.

The Toronto-based miner said its board has authorized preparations for an IPO of a new entity that would house its premier North American gold operations, with the transaction targeted for completion by late 2026.

The proposed vehicle, referred to as NewCo, would hold Barrick’s joint venture interests in Nevada Gold Mines and Pueblo Viejo, as well as its wholly owned Fourmile discovery in Nevada.

Barrick said it intends to retain a significant controlling stake in the spun-out company while continuing to own and operate its other gold and copper assets globally.

“As we progress towards an IPO of our North America business to maximize value, we remain steadfast in our focus on operational performance and improving safety,” president and CEO Mark Hill said.

The IPO announcement came alongside Barrick’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, which showed a sharp increase in cash generation and earnings amid higher realized metal prices.

The company reported record quarterly operating cash flow of US$2.73 billion and free cash flow of US$1.62 billion in the fourth quarter, up 13 percent and 9 percent, respectively, from the previous quarter.

Fourth-quarter gold production rose 5 percent from the third quarter to 871,000 ounces, while copper output increased 13 percent to 62,000 tons. For the full year, Barrick produced 3.26 million ounces of gold and 220,000 tons of copper, both in line with guidance.

Net earnings for the quarter reached US$2.41 billion, or US$1.43 per share, marking the highest quarterly earnings per share in the company’s history.

Operationally, Barrick highlighted progress at several growth projects, including a second consecutive year of resource growth at its Fourmile project in Nevada, where the declared gold resource was doubled.

The company said 2026 is expected to be a critical year for Fourmile, with drilling spending set to rise sharply.

Looking ahead, Barrick guided for gold production of 2.90 million to 3.25 million ounces in 2026 and copper production of 190,000 to 220,000 tons.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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THE SOVEREIGNTY DOCTRINE: 5 Assets Locking Down the 2026 Survival Cycle

USANewsGroup.com Market Intelligence Brief –

The ‘Global Village’ is dead. What killed it wasn’t a virus or a war—it was trust collapse. In 2026, nations aren’t just closing physical borders; they’re slamming digital gates shut, locking down data pipelines, cutting dependency chains, and building walls around their most critical infrastructure.

The ‘Everything Bubble’ has finally popped. Stock buybacks can’t save you. Debt can’t be papered over. What’s left standing are the Hard Assets and Sovereign Infrastructure—the companies that control the gateways to government security, defense supply chains, and medical reality.

This isn’t about speculation anymore. It’s about survival positioning. The only safe money in 2026 is in the companies governments must buy from to stay operational.

The firms that hold the keys to encrypted communications.

The miners who control the metals that make missiles, EVs, and grid batteries possible.

The biotech labs that can respond when the next pathogen crosses a border.

Paper wealth is dying. Physical control is the new currency. And five companies are locking down the choke points right now.

THE DIGITAL FORTRESS – CSE: QSE

Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN8)

Governments are panic-buying Post-Quantum security because they know what’s coming: Q-Day—the moment quantum computers crack every encryption standard protecting state secrets, military communications, and financial infrastructure. When that day arrives, nations without quantum-resistant systems will be digitally naked.

QSE just proved it’s not selling snake oil. On February 3, 2026, the company announced a 3-Year Security Deal with the Brazilian Government—a sovereign power entrusting QSE to lock down its internal communications. The contract covers 4,500 user licenses in Year 1 alone, with an initial value of US$150,000. But this isn’t a one-and-done transaction. It’s a ‘land and expand’ deal for QSE’s Single Sign-On (SSO) platform, meaning Brazil is opening the door for QSE to embed itself deeper into the country’s digital infrastructure over time.

This is massive validation. Brazil isn’t a startup. It’s a BRICS nation with 215 million people and a government that’s increasingly wary of foreign digital surveillance. They’re not trusting Silicon Valley. They’re trusting QSE.
The message is clear: Digital Sovereignty is the new battleground, and QSE is selling the locks, keys, and vault doors. Governments that wait will be the ones scrambling when quantum decryption goes live.

Read this and more news for Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2024/04/26/the-currency-of-tomorrow-why-investing-in-cutting-edge-ai-recognition-tech-could-mean-big-money/

THE SPEED OF WAR – NASDAQ: VWAV

VisionWave Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: VWAV)

In modern warfare, Latency is Death. The difference between a successful missile interception and a smoldering crater isn’t firepower—it’s reaction time. And right now, the US military has a critical bottleneck: semiconductor design cycles that take months when battlefield reality demands seconds.

Every advanced weapons system, every drone swarm, every hypersonic defense platform runs on custom chips. But when those chips fail in the field—or when new threats emerge—the Pentagon can’t wait 90 days for a design revision. They need fixes now. That’s where VisionWave comes in.

The company is nearing completion of AstraDRC, an automated semiconductor design tool that fixes chip errors automatically—no human engineers required, no months-long debugging cycles. This isn’t about incremental improvement. It’s about collapsing the kill chain from minutes to seconds.

And on February 3, 2026, VisionWave made a move that signals they’re deadly serious: they acquired the QuantumSpeed computational engine, valued at $99.6 million. This isn’t vaporware. QuantumSpeed is the processing backbone that makes real-time chip design possible—turning VisionWave into the company that can redesign battlefield systems on the fly.

Think about what that means. A Chinese hypersonic missile with a new electronic signature? VisionWave’s tech could design a countermeasure chip during the flight path. A compromised drone network? Patch the silicon before the enemy knows you’ve adapted.
The Pentagon doesn’t buy ‘nice-to-haves.’ They buy mission-critical infrastructure. And VisionWave is now sitting at the chokepoint between defense readiness and obsolescence.

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THE BIOLOGICAL REALITY – TSXV: VPT

Ventripoint Diagnostics (TSXV: VPT) (OTCPK: VPTDF)
Healthcare systems are collapsing under their own weight. Hospitals can’t afford million-dollar MRI machines. Rural clinics can’t recruit cardiologists. Indigenous communities have zero access to advanced diagnostics. And governments are running out of money to paper over the gaps.

The only way out is AI-driven efficiency that replaces expensive hardware with software intelligence. Ventripoint has cracked that code.

Their technology turns standard 2D ultrasounds into MRI-grade 3D cardiac models—no radiation, no $2 million machines, no specialist required. It’s the medical equivalent of turning a flip phone into a supercomputer with a software update. And it works anywhere—from a Vancouver hospital to a remote clinic 500 miles from the nearest paved road.

Proof? Their partnership with Nisga’a Valley Health Authority, announced January 29, 2026. This isn’t a pilot program in a wealthy metro area. This is remote Indigenous care—the ultimate stress test for ‘Hub-and-Spoke’ medicine. If Ventripoint’s tech works in the Nass Valley, it works everywhere.

Investors clearly believe it. Demand for their recent private placement was so intense they doubled the raise to $1 Million. That’s not hype. That’s capital flowing toward the only healthcare model that survives the Medical Scarcity Crisis.

Governments face a brutal choice: spend billions on hardware they can’t maintain, or invest in AI diagnostics that democratize advanced care at a fraction of the cost. Ventripoint isn’t competing for market share. They’re replacing the entire paradigm.

When the next pandemic hits—or when aging populations overwhelm cardiac wards—systems running Ventripoint’s platform will keep functioning. Everyone else will be triaging in hallways.

Read this and more news for Ventripoint Diagnostics at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2025/11/21/the-mri-grade-disruption-hiding-in-plain-sight-why-the-smart-money-is-watching-ventripoint

THE MONETARY ANCHOR – TSXV: RUA,OTC:NZAUF

Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA,OTC:NZAUF) (OTCQB: NZAUF)
When digital currencies collapse—and they will—central banks don’t reach for Bitcoin. They reach for Gold. It’s the only asset that has survived every currency crisis, every regime change, every empire’s fall. But here’s what most investors miss: strategic defense needs more than monetary metals. It needs Antimony.

Antimony is the unsung metal in flame retardants, military armor, and ammunition production. China controls over 60% of global supply. And just like rare earths, they’ve proven they’ll weaponize that control when geopolitics heat up.

Rua Gold has both. Their Auld Creek Project in New Zealand isn’t just a gold deposit—it’s a dual-threat asset with significant antimony mineralization. And the smart money knows it. On January 28, 2026, RUA closed a massive C$33 Million Financing. That’s not retail speculation. That’s institutional capital flooding into a company that controls monetary insurance and defense-critical supply in one package.

But here’s the kicker: RUA is targeting inclusion in New Zealand’s ‘FAST TRACK’ permitting process, announced January 19, 2026. This isn’t bureaucratic theater. Fast Track is reserved for projects the government considers economically essential. Translation: Wellington wants this mine built now.

Gold backs currencies. Antimony builds missiles. RUA controls both pipelines. When the next monetary crisis hits—or when defense stockpiles run dry—governments won’t be negotiating. They’ll be panic-buying from whoever has the metals in the ground.
RUA isn’t waiting for permission. They’re preparing to become the supplier governments can’t afford to ignore.

Read this and more news for Rua Gold at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2025/04/02/others-found-1911-g-t-here-before-now-a-proven-11b-mining-team-is-back-to-finish-the-job/

THE STRATEGIC CHOKE POINT – CSE: ARS

Ares Strategic Mining (CSE: ARS) (OTCQX: ARSMF)

The United States cannot build F-35 fighter jets without Fluorspar. It cannot produce advanced steel. It cannot manufacture the aluminum alloys that go into everything from tanks to telecommunications infrastructure. And right now, China controls the global supply.

This isn’t a market inefficiency. It’s a national security crisis. The Pentagon knows it. Congress knows it. And on January 20, 2026, they did something about it: Ares Strategic Mining secured a multi-year Pentagon contract with an estimated initial value of ~$169 Million, potentially rising to $250 Million.

Read that again. The US Department of Defense just handed Ares a nine-figure contract to supply domestically-produced fluorspar. This isn’t a ‘mining play’ anymore. It’s a National Security Mandate.

Ares didn’t waste time. On January 27, 2026, they announced they are immediately accelerating flotation plant construction to meet Pentagon demand. No delays. No feasibility studies. The government needs fluorspar now, and Ares is the only US-based supplier capable of delivering at scale.

This is the ultimate choke point. China can cut off exports tomorrow, and every US defense contractor would grind to a halt within months. Ares is the strategic bypass—the only pipeline that keeps American steel mills, aircraft manufacturers, and defense contractors operational when geopolitical tensions spike.

The Pentagon doesn’t sign $250 million contracts with companies they think might succeed. They sign them with mission-critical suppliers they cannot afford to lose.

Ares isn’t competing for market share. They’re replacing foreign dependency with sovereign supply. And in 2026, that’s the only investment thesis that matters.

Read this and more news for Ares Strategic Mining at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2024/04/29/this-company-is-bringing-essential-mining-back-to-the-u-s-fueled-by-government-action/

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Sankamap Announces Revocation of MCTO

Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) (‘Sankamap’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that the Management Cease Trade Order (the ‘MCTO’) issued on October 29, 2025, by the Alberta Securities Commission (the ‘ASC’) has been revoked, effective February 4, 2026. The MCTO applied only to the Company’s CEO and CFO and did not affect trading by other shareholders, including the public.

The Company confirms that it has completed the filing of its annual audited financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and CEO and CFO certifications for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (collectively, the ‘Required Filings‘), on January 29, 2026, and the filing of its interim first-quarter financial statements, on January 30, 2026.

Copies of the Required Filings and the interim first-quarter financial statements are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Sankamap Metals Inc.

Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) is a Canadian mineral exploration company dedicated to the discovery and development of high-grade copper and gold deposits through its flagship Oceania Project, located in the South Pacific. The Company’s fully permitted assets are strategically positioned in the Solomon Islands, along a prolific geological trend that hosts major copper-gold deposits; including Newcrest’s Lihir Mine, with a resource of 71.9 million ounces of gold¹ (310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred).

Exploration is actively advancing at both the Kuma and Fauro properties, part of Sankamap’s Oceania Project in the Solomon Islands. Historical work has already highlighted the mineral potential of both sites, which lie along a highly prospective copper and gold-bearing trend, suggesting the possibility of further, yet-to-be-discovered deposits.

At Kuma, the property is believed to host an underexplored and largely untested porphyry copper-gold (Cu-Au) system. Historical rock chip sampling has returned consistently elevated gold values above 0.5 g/t Au, including a standout sample assaying 11.7% Cu and 13.5 g/t Au2; underscoring the area’s significant potential.

At Fauro, particularly at the Meriguna Target, historical trenching has returned highly encouraging results, including 8.0 meters at 27.95 g/t Au and 14.0 meters at 8.94 g/t Au3. Complementing these results are exceptional grab sample assays, including historical values of up to 173 g/t Au3, along with recent sampling by Sankamap at the Kiovakase Target, which returned numerous high-grade copper values, reaching up to 4.09% Cu. In addition, limited historical shallow drilling intersected 35.0 meters at 2.08 g/t Au3, further underscoring the property’s strong mineral potential and the merit for continued exploration. With a commitment to systematic exploration and a team of experienced professionals, Sankamap aims to unlock the untapped potential of underexplored regions and create substantial value for its shareholders. For more information, please refer to SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), under Sankamap’s profile.

1. Newcrest Technical Report, 2020 (Lihir: 310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred)

2. Historical grab, soil and BLEG samples from SolGold Kuma Review June 2015, and SolGold plc Annual Report 2013/2012

3. September 2010-June 2012 press releases from Solomon Gold Ltd. and SolGold Fauro Island Summary Technical Info 2012

QP Disclosure

The technical content for the Oceania Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol., a Qualified Person in accordance with CIM guidelines. Mr. John Florek is in good standing with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (Member ID:1228) and a director and officer of the Company.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

s/ ‘John Florek’
John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol
Chief Executive Officer
Sankamap Metals Inc.

Contact:
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Experts: Gold’s Fundamentals Intact, Price Could Hit US$7,000 in 2026

Gold took center stage at this year’s Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), coming to the fore in a slew of discussions as the price surged past US$5,000 per ounce.

Held from January 25 to 26, the conference brought together diverse experts, with a focus point being the ‘Gold Forecast’ panel hosted by Daniela Cambone, global media director and lead anchor at ITM Trading.

The panel brought together GoldMining (TSX:GOLD,NYSEAMERICAN:GLDG) CEO and co-founder Alastair Still, Gold Royalty (NYSEAMERICAN:GROY) chair and CEO David Garofalo, Von Greyerz partner Matthew Piepenburg, ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki and Incrementum partner Ronald-Peter Stöferle for a wide-ranging discussion.

Central banks supporting gold price

Gold’s price gains through 2025 and into early 2026 have been driven by several factors. One of the most impactful has been ongoing purchases by central banks around the globe.

According to the World Gold Council’s latest gold demand trends report, central banks bought a total of 863 metric tons of the precious metal last year. While the amount falls short of the more than 1,000 metric tons purchased in each of the past three years, it remains well above historical averages.

Both the World Gold Council and the VRIC panelists believe that central bank buying of gold will remain elevated in 2026, providing critical support for the yellow metal’s price.

Behind these movements is a desire to diversify foreign reserves away from US-dollar-denominated assets such as treasuries. Once considered a stable and reliable investment for central banks, high deficit spending and trillions in debt have dulled the luster of these instruments over the past two decades.

Adding to a deterioration in confidence are US actions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

“Since 2014, central banks have been net selling US treasuries and net stacking gold, which became exponential when the US dollar was weaponized against Russia,’ Piepenburg said.

‘Weaponizing a neutral reserve asset was a big no-no in terms of respect, trust and admiration for an already overly issued and indebted US treasury, and by proxy, US dollar,’ he added.

However, Piepenburg was clear that he doesn’t see this accumulation of gold by central banks as a move away from the US dollar, but more as a means to prepare for a repricing of the dollar.

He also believes there will be greater usage of gold as a net settlement asset.

For his part, Garofalo said that the US debt-to-GDP ratio over the past 50 years has climbed to 350 percent, up from 100 percent in the 1970s. It has created a tricky situation for the US Federal Reserve, which must walk a fine line between how high it can raise interest rates without triggering a significant currency reset. Overall, US debt of over US$34 trillion, combined with trillions in annual deficit spending, is eroding central banks’ confidence in holding US debt.

Garofalo went on to explain that gold isn’t a commodity; its value isn’t driven by supply and demand fundamentals.

“It’s a monetary instrument, and monetary instruments stay relative to each other based on relative interest rates. So it’s that lack of confidence that’s really driving capital out of sovereign debt into central banks by Tether, by individuals, into gold as a monetary instrument,” he said.

Stablecoin issuers pursue gold

The panelists also pointed to interest in gold from stablecoin issuers.

For example, Tether now holds 16 metric tons of gold in reserves, worth over US$2.5 billion.

“Issuers of these stablecoins give citizens their electronic dollar, the issuers then take that dollar to buy US treasuries — good for Uncle Sam — they then arbitrage the yield on those treasuries for themselves and take a profit. The key thing to look at with Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL), Tether or JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is that they’re taking the profits from the stablecoin and they’re buying gold. That’s the great irony,” Piepenburg said.

He explained that stablecoins were introduced to support the US dollar, but creators have since added new products backed by gold, which is fundamentally more stable than fiat currencies.

Overall, Piepenburg and Garofalo agreed that the crypto market’s entry into gold is a positive sign and will catalyze consolidation in the sector’s business side, while also making it more accessible to investors.

“Having another player, another pool of capital that traditionally has not been in the space, is part of the same phenomenon that’s driving generalists for the first time in many decades back into our sector,” said Garofalo.

Gold’s long-term drivers intact

The panel made several key points that should be important to investors.

With gold’s historic run, some investors are worried that they missed the boat and now it’s too expensive.

Cambone asked Garofalo about this issue, noting that investors need to learn to focus more on gold’s role as a stable store of value and recognize the erosion of fiat currencies.

“Every fiat currency ever created has ultimately failed, and the US dollar will too. It’s like that saying about bankruptcy, it happens gradually and then suddenly,’ Garofalo said.

‘That’s what’s going to happen with the US dollar — that erosion of trust will be settled.’

Although the panelists agreed that the gold bull market will end at some point, none believe that will happen soon. They noted that the drivers of the current market show no signs of abating.

US foreign and trade policy has emphasized traditional western trade alliances and has pushed Russia, China and the rest of the BRICS nations to distance themselves from the US dollar.

This is in addition to a looming debt crisis in several major economies, especially in the US.

Is it time for gold juniors to shine?

It’s not to say that the group was advocating jumping directly on the bandwagon — they also agreed that investors could expect a significant pullback in gold, an event that occurred just days after VRIC ended.

However, they stressed the importance and safety of holding gold-linked assets during the current cycle.

This could be in the form of physical gold or exchange-traded products. They also noted that, due to gold’s price run, the junior exploration sector has seen a resurgence.

Garofalo said juniors have spent years severely undercapitalized. “Gold reserves in the ground have declined 40 percent since 2012,” he said, adding, “We can’t turn on supply to meet the increased gold price. All we can do is mine lower-grade material that otherwise would have been wasted on a lower gold price environment.”

His sentiment was echoed by Still, who sees a wave of mergers and acquisitions coming as industry majors look to fill pipelines. “If you’re a major producer, you’re trying to find gold; it might take you five or 10 years to find it. You’re going to spend millions to do so. Or do you go buy it from a junior explorer or developer?” he said.

Still explained that on a per-ounce basis, the cost to buy a company that’s put in the exploration and development work is likely cheaper than conducting the exploration themselves.

Gold price forecasts for 2026 and beyond

With various options available to investors seeking exposure to gold, the discussion turned to price forecasts.

Garofalo was blunt when he stated US$7,000, while Piepenburg was slightly more nuanced.

“I think we’re only halfway through an eight year cycle in gold, so you could see US$7,000, US$8,000, but that’s notwithstanding the unforeseeable legislative or other black swans,’ he said.

‘Based on fundamentals, gold’s direction, secular, is north,” he said.

Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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