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Kinross’ Great Bear Gold Project Accelerated Under Ontario’s 1P1P Framework

Ontario is moving to accelerate one of Canada’s largest emerging gold projects, cutting permitting timelines in half for Kinross Gold’s (TSX:K,NYSE:KGC) Great Bear development in the Red Lake district.

The province announced that Great Bear will be designated under its new One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework, a streamlined approval system aimed at reducing government review times by 50 percent.

Located approximately 24 kilometers southeast of Red Lake in Northwestern Ontario, Great Bear is designed as a high-grade, combined open-pit and underground operation with an initial mine life of 12 years.

According to Kinross, the project is expected to produce more than 500,000 ounces of gold annually during its peak years, alongside potential initial production of 5.3 million ounces.

Great Bear has longer-term expansion potential supported by ongoing exploration.

Kinross acquired the project in 2022 through its purchase of Great Bear Resources before any formal mineral resource estimates had been completed. Major construction is expected to begin in 2027, with first output targeted for 2029.

“At a time of global economic uncertainty, Ontario is choosing to build — to build faster, to build more at home, and to build Canada’s self-reliance,” said Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s minister of energy and mines.

The project represents more than US$5 billion in capital investment and is expected to create 900 jobs during its operational life, with peak employment reaching 1,100 workers. Thousands of additional construction and indirect jobs are anticipated during the buildout phase, which is set to run between 2027 and 2029.

“The ‘One Project, One Process’ designation marks an important milestone for the Great Bear Project and reflects Ontario’s leadership in creating the right conditions for responsible, long-term mining investment,” CEO J. Paul Rollinson said, also noting that Great Bear could become one of Canada’s ‘largest and most profitable gold mines.’

The 1P1P framework is designed to address what the province has described as an outdated and fragmented permitting system that previously caused delays of up to 15 years before a mine could open.

Under the new model, the Ministry of Energy and Mines acts as a single point of contact to coordinate provincial approvals and Indigenous consultation, while maintaining the Crown’s duty to consult. The designation also complements broader infrastructure efforts in the region, including consultation on the proposed Red Lake Transmission Line, which would connect Dryden to Red Lake and support new mines and growing communities.

Ontario’s mining sector currently supports 28,000 direct jobs and 46,000 indirect jobs.

The province generated US$13 billion worth of minerals in 2024 and remains Canada’s top mineral producer, with gold accounting for a significant share of output.

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

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CoTec Holdings Corp. Publishes Updated Corporate Presentation

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH,OTC:CTHCF)(OTCQB:CTHCF) (‘CoTec’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the publication of its updated February 2026 corporate presentation, available on the Company’s website at www.cotec.ca.

The updated presentation reflects the continued progress of the Company’s growth strategy with recent project-level advancements across its asset portfolio, including previously announced feasibility studies, expansion concept studies and key development milestones at HyProMag USA, MagIron and Lac Jeannine.

The presentation also includes an updated consolidated summary of attributable project interests and economics, reflecting the Company’s updated sum-of-the-parts valuation based on previously announced technical studies and press releases. No new technical material or economic information is being announced.

Julian Treger, Chief Executive Officer of CoTec, commented: ‘As our portfolio advances across multiple execution-stage assets, this updated presentation brings together our recently announced project milestones and updated project economics into a single, integrated view. In partnership with our stakeholders, we are reducing traditional mining development timelines to within five years. CoTec’s core strategy is to unlock value from resources and waste using disruptive technologies with a focus on critical minerals.

Based on the sum of the parts of our attributable interests, we believe the Company continues to trade at a significant undervaluation relative to the underlying value of our assets, with material upside as we execute on our stated milestones.’

The February 2026 corporate presentation is available on the homepage of the Company’s website.

About CoTec

CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH,OTC:CTHCF)(OTCQB:CTHCF) is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare earth magnets and strategic materials, CoTec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable, and low-cost supply chains.

CoTec’s mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening strategic mineral supply chains for the countries we operate in. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the Company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams, and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.

From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Québec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, CoTec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential, and high barriers to entry. The result is a differentiated platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic materials.

For more information, please visit www.cotec.ca

For further information, please contact:

Eugene Hercun, VP Finance, +1 604 537 2413

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are ‘forward-looking statements’ that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements relating to the advancement, development, financing and potential construction of the Company’s projects and investments; anticipated economic metrics; expected production, permitting, engineering and execution milestones; potential strategic transactions or listings; future investment opportunities; and management’s expectations regarding the Company’s strategy and growth plans. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions, including assumptions regarding the continued advancement of the Company’s projects, availability of financing, receipt of required permits and approvals, commodity price assumptions, and general economic and market conditions. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks, including, without limitation: risks relating to project development and execution; the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms or at all; changes in commodity prices; changes in government regulation or policy; permitting and environmental risks; joint venture and counterparty risks; and general economic, market and industry conditions. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company, readers are encouraged to review the Company’s public disclosure documents, which are available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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 news release.

SOURCE: CoTec Holdings Corp.

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Ole Hansen: Next Gold Target is US$6,000, What About Silver?

Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, believes US$6,000 per ounce is in the cards for gold in the next 12 months; however, silver may not enjoy the same price strength.

‘If gold moves toward US$6,000, I would believe that … silver at some point will struggle to keep up, and we’ll see basically gold relatively outperform silver,’ he explained.

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

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Northern Dynasty Shares Plunge as DOJ Backs EPA Veto of Alaska’s Pebble Mine

Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX:NDM,NYSEAMERICAN:NAK) shares plunged on Wednesday (February 18) after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a court brief backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) January 2023 veto of the company’s long-contested Pebble project in Alaska.

The brief supports the EPA’s prior determination to restrict development of the proposed copper, gold and molybdenum project in the Bristol Bay watershed. Northern Dynasty and its wholly owned US subsidiary, Pebble Limited Partnership, are seeking summary judgment in their legal challenge to overturn the EPA’s veto.

The veto, issued under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, blocks the disposal of mine waste in certain waters within the Bristol Bay area, effectively preventing the project from advancing through the federal permitting process.

In its determination, the EPA said the proposed mine would destroy more than 2,000 acres of wetlands.

The Pebble project has faced more than two decades of regulatory scrutiny and opposition, largely due to its location in the Bristol Bay watershed, home to some of the world’s largest sockeye salmon fisheries.

Supporters argue the project represents a strategic domestic source of copper and other critical minerals, while opponents contend it poses unacceptable environmental risks.

Northern Dynasty Minerals’ TSX performance, February 12 to 19, 2026.

Chart via Google Finance.

In a Wednesday statement, Northern Dynasty President and CEO Ron Thiessen criticized the government’s position:

“We find it surprising that despite the executive orders and the many statements made by the administration related to Alaskan development, pro-energy, pro-critical metals, pro-defense and military support, removing roadblocks to permitting, on the need for copper, etc., this EPA would choose to defend the unlawful Obama-Biden veto.’

Thiessen pushed back strongly against the DOJ’s filing in a follow-up comment on Thursday (February 19), claiming that the “veto was illegal, and a high level of confidence that the court will agree with us.”

The CEO added, “This DOJ brief makes many arguments that we have seen before and that directly contradict the findings of the Final Environmental Impact Statement. The flaws in this brief only increase that confidence.’

After Northern Dynasty filed its legal challenge in Alaska’s federal district court in 2024 and settlement discussions with the EPA failed, the parties agreed to seek resolution through summary judgment. Under the court’s timeline, the DOJ filing was due by Tuesday (February 17), with final reply briefs from the plaintiffs to follow.

If built, Pebble would be the largest copper, gold and molybdenum extraction site in North America. A 2023 economic study estimates the project could produce 6.4 billion pounds of copper, 7.4 million ounces of gold and 300 million pounds of molybdenum over 20 years, along with 37 million ounces of silver and 200,000 kilograms of rhenium.

Despite those projections, the project’s path forward remains tied to the outcome of the legal battle. Northern Dynasty said it is reviewing the DOJ’s filing with its legal advisors.

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

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Rapid Critical Metals: Visit us at PDAC 2026 Convention in Toronto this March at Booth 3142

Visit Rapid Critical Metals (ASX: RCM) at Booth #3142 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, March 1 to Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

About Rapid Critical Metals

Rapid Critical Metals (ASX: RCM) (ASX: RCMO) is an exploration company driving the discovery and development of high-grade silver and critical mineral assets. Following a transformational pivot in mid-2025, Rapid has assembled a high-impact portfolio anchored by the Webbs and Conrads Silver Projects in New South Wales and the Prophet River Gallium–Germanium Project in British Columbia, Canada. Both projects sit within geologically rich, infrastructure-ready regions and present strong potential for near-term exploration success.Headquartered in Sydney, Rapid is fully funded and strategically positioned to deliver growth through aggressive exploration and value-accretive development. Led by an experienced team, including Chairman John Poynton AO and Managing Director Byron Miles, the Company is advancing a catalyst-rich program — with resource upgrades, step-out drilling, and new target testing set to drive a steady flow of news and shareholder value in the months ahead.

About PDAC

The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is the leading convention for people, governments, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. In addition to meeting more than 1,100 exhibitors, 2,500 investors and 26,000 attendees in person in 2024, participants could also attend programming, courses and networking events.

The annual convention is held in Toronto, Canada. It has grown in size, stature and influence since it began in 1932 and today is the event of choice for the world’s mineral industry.

For more information and/or to register for the conference please visit: https://www.pdac.ca/convention.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For further information:

Rapid Critical Metals
Byron Miles
+61 2 9290 9600
info@investability.com.au
https://rapidmetals.com.au/

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Steadright Critical Minerals: Advancing High-grade Mineral Assets in Morocco

Steadright Critical Minerals (CSE:SCM) is a Canadian-listed exploration and development company focused on unlocking value from Morocco’s mineral-rich terrain. It prioritizes assets with past production, strong geological datasets, and defined development pathways, aiming to shorten timelines, lower risk, and balance near-term cash flow with longer-term discovery upside.

Its core assets include the fully permitted, past-producing Goundafa polymetallic mine, the Copper Valley copper-lead-silver project in a proven mining district, and the TitanBeach heavy mineral sands project along Morocco’s Atlantic coast. A recent letter of intent with SilverLine Mining SARL could further strengthen the portfolio by adding a licensed, silver-focused asset, reinforcing Steadright’s strategy of acquiring high-quality, permitted projects.

Operating in Morocco—a jurisdiction known for modern mining legislation, strong infrastructure, and competitive fiscal incentives—Steadright benefits from a supportive mining environment. The company is led by an experienced management team with decades of global mining, exploration, and capital markets expertise, positioning it to advance its projects efficiently.

Company Highlights

  • Near-Term Production: The historic Goundafa Polymetallic mine is fully permitted with a legacy of high-grade zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold production, Goundafa offers near-term, non-dilutive cash flow from historic stockpile sales under a binding processing agreement.
  • Diversified Portfolio: Fully permitted Goundafa Polymetallic mine (PbZn-Cu-Ag-Au), the Copper Valley CopperLead-Silver Project, SilverLine Mining Sarl (LOI) and the TitanBeach Heavy Mineral Sands
  • Strategic Moroccan Operations: Operating in a mining-friendly jurisdiction with modern legislation, strong infrastructure, and significant fiscal incentives including corporate tax exemptions.
  • Experienced Leadership: Management and technical teams bring decades of international mining, exploration, and capital markets experience.

This Steadright Critical Minerals profile is part of a paid investor education campaign.*

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Rubio announces designation for Nicaraguan prison official tied to alleged human rights violations

The U.S. took aim at Nicaragua’s regime over alleged human rights violations, announcing a designation against a prison official.

‘Today I’m designating Nicaraguan Prison Director Roberto Clemente Guevara Gómez for his involvement in gross violations of human rights,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X. ‘We continue to call for accountability for the crimes committed by the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship and urge for the immediate, unconditional release of all unjustly detained political prisoners in Nicaragua.’

The U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua also announced the designation, clarifying that it was done under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 ‘for his involvement in a gross violation of human rights of a political prisoner.’ The embassy added that the U.S. was calling for ‘the immediate, unconditional release of all unjustly detained political prisoners in Nicaragua.’

In December, the embassy announced actions taken by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to ‘Nicaragua’s acts, policies, and practices related to abuses of labor rights, abuses of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and dismantling of the rule of law.’ In making the decision, the USTR considered more than 2,000 public comments and consulted with government agency experts and USTR cleared advisors.

The move meant that starting Jan. 1, 2026, the U.S. would impose a phased-in tariff over the course of two years that would impact all Nicaraguan goods that ‘are not originating under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).’ The tariff started at 0% on Jan 1., 2026, and is set to grow to 10% by Jan. 1, 2027 and then 15% by Jan. 1, 2028, the embassy said, adding that any tariff would be imposed in addition to the existing 18% reciprocal tariff.

‘Should Nicaragua show a lack of progress in addressing these issues, this timeline and these rates may be modified,’ the embassy added.

The Trump administration has taken tougher action in the Western Hemisphere in recent months, starting with the Jan. 3, 2026, capture of Venezuela’s dictatorial leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. 

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Trump marks Black History Month, announces Medal of Freedom for Carson and praises Nicki Minaj

President Donald Trump announced that former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House event marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, as attendees at one point broke into chants of ‘four more years.’

‘Ben’s getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom,’ Trump said. ‘It’s the highest award you can have outside of the Congressional Medal of Honor.’

Trump said Carson would receive the nation’s top civilian honor at a future ceremony, telling him, ‘Ben, I’ll be seeing you back here pretty soon. I think you’re going to get the award.’

The announcement came as Trump mixed tributes and cultural references with policy and political claims including criminal justice reform, crime reduction and border enforcement while hosting what he described as ‘many exceptional African American leaders and patriots’ at the White House.

Trump opened the event by noting, ‘we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.’

He then addressed the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, saying, ‘I wanted to begin by expressing a sadness that the passing of a person who was. I knew very well Jesse was a piece of work. He was a piece of work. But he was a good man.’

‘I just want to pay my highest respects to Reverend Jesse Jackson,’ Trump added, calling him ‘a real hero,’ and saying ‘he really was special, with lots of personality, grit and street smarts.’

Trump introduced HUD Secretary Scott Turner and brought Carson to the front of the room, noting Carson had recommended Turner. Carson praised Turner’s role in opportunity zones, saying ‘he was really the driving force behind the Opportunity zones,’ and described Trump’s approach as ‘public private partnerships, and had everybody with skin in the game.’

Moments later, Trump returned to Carson and elaborated on the award.

‘It’s better because, you know, a lot of people get the Congressional Medal of Honor, and they’re not around,’ Trump said. ‘But it’s the highest award [for] a civilian.’

After remarks from Leo Terrell whom Trump thanked, saying, ‘Leo, that was very good,’ the crowd assembled broke into a chant of ‘four more years.’

Later, while listing Black artists and athletes, Trump singled out rapper Nicki Minaj.

‘I love Nicki Minaj. She was here a couple of weeks ago.’

‘So beautiful,’ he added, before saying, ‘and she gets it. And more importantly, she gets it.’

Trump connected Wednesday’s celebration to a broader national moment, saying, ‘Black History Month is really all about American history,’ and referencing upcoming America250 programming.

The President outlined a series of policy accomplishments for the black community, saying he ‘single handedly secured record long term funding for’ historically Black colleges and universities and reiterated, ‘we got criminal justice reform done,’ adding, ‘Nobody thought it can be done.’

Trump tied those policies to electoral performance, saying, ‘it’s no wonder that in 2024, we won more African-American votes than any Republican president in history.’

Trump also cited economic indicators, saying, ‘Earlier this month the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above 50,000 for the first time ever,’ and adding, ‘The S&P broke 7000.’

‘More Americans are working today than at any time in American history,’ he said, before stating, ‘Since I took office, African American employment has increased by 182,000.’

The president also promoted a tax proposal, inviting a small business owner from Arkansas to speak. She told the audience, ‘no tax on tips has been amazing blessing for me.’

Trump later pivoted to crime and border enforcement, arguing ‘we need order,’ and claiming, ‘Washington DC is amazing. It was a crime capital. It was a horror show a year ago. It was really dangerous. And now it’s one of the safest cities anywhere in the country.’

‘We have the lowest murder numbers in 125 years since 1990,’ he said, adding, ‘just one year ago, we had the absolute worst border that we’ve ever had, and now we have the safest border that we’ve ever had.’

He also said he had ‘deployed the National Guard to bring back safety to Memphis and to New Orleans and Washington,’ calling the Guard ‘incredible.’

Johnson credited Trump with the First Step Act, saying, ‘President Trump did something historic in his first term. He signed the First Step act into law,’ and adding, ‘Over 40,000 individuals have come home to their families early.’

Trump closed by calling the gathering ‘a very special group of people,’ and said, ‘So happy Black History Month, happy black history year, and happy black history century.’

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