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Silver47 Exploration Corp. (TSXV: AGA,OTC:AAGAF) (OTCQB: AAGAF) (‘Silver47’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce high-grade assay results from the first batch of holes from the 2025 drill program at the Company’s wholly-owned and flagship Red Mountain Project in Alaska, USA. The Company also announces that it has drilled multiple new silver-gold veins east of the Ruby discovery in the Tonopah Mining District, Hughes Project, Nevada.

Key Highlights (Red Mountain):

  • High-Grade Step-Outs at West Tundra Flat:

    • 640 g/t silver equivalent* over 6.9 m (136 g/t Ag, 0.56 g/t Au, 7.06% Zn, 1.99% Pb and 0.16% Cu, including 1,341 g/t silver equivalent over 3.05 m (305 g/t Ag, 1.23 g/t Au, 15.61% Zn, 4.45% Pb and 0.35% Cu) in a 165 m step-out in WT25-38.

    • 736 g/t silver equivalent over 3.0 m (249 g/t Ag, 0.69 g/t Au, 6.16% Zn, 3.43% Pb and 0.12% Cu) in a 165 m step-out in WT25-37.

  • Broad Mineralization at Dry Creek:

    • 344 g/t silver equivalent over 12.8 m (13 g/t Ag, 0.01 g/t Au, 4.93% Zn, 2.22% Pb and 0.17% Cu), including 646 g/t silver equivalent over 1.3 m (335 g/t Ag, 0.71 g/t Au, 3.9% Zn, 1.4% Pb and 0.13% Cu) in DC25-108.

  • Resource Expansion: The 2025 summer program targeted untested areas near historical high-grade intercepts to enhance Red Mountain’s inferred 168.6 million silver equivalent ounce resource (336 g/t AgEq*) at Dry Creek and West Tundra Flat.

  • Significant Growth Potential: Both the West Tundra Flat and Dry Creek deposits remain open along strike and down-dip, with systematic drilling planned to delineate full scale.

  • Assays Pending: Results for 8 additional holes from the 2025 program are pending and expected to further enhance results.

*Notes: g/t=grams per tonne; AgEq=silver equivalent; ZnEq=zinc equivalent; m=metres; Ag=silver; ‎Au=gold; Cu=copper; Zn=zinc; Pb=lead; 1ppm=1 g/t. Equivalencies are calculated using ratios with metal prices of US$2,750/tonne Zn, US$2,100/tonne Pb, US$8,880/tonne Cu, US$1,850/oz Au, and US$23/oz Ag and metal recoveries are based on metallurgical work returned of 90% Zn, 75% Pb, 70% Cu, 70% Ag, and 80% Au. Silver Equivalent (AgEq g/t) = [Zn (%) x 47.81] + [Pb (%) x 30.43] + [Cu (%) x 119] + [Ag (g/t) x 1] + [Au (g/t) x 91.93]

Key Highlights (Hughes):

  • High-Grade Silver-Gold Intercepts:

    • 509 g/t silver equivalent** (3.30 g/t Au, 252 g/t Ag) over 1.1 m in SUM24-65

    • 406 g/t silver equivalent (2.47 g/t Au, 217 g/t Ag) over 0.9 m in SUM24-66

    • 546 g/t silver equivalent (3.16 g/t Au, 306 g/t Ag) over 0.5 m in SUM23-60

  • Expanded Ruby Vein System: Drilling confirms continuity of high-grade silver-gold mineralization across a broad 600m trend at Ruby.

  • Significant Discovery Potential: Mineralization extends over a 4 km strike length east of the historic Tonopah Mining District, open in all directions, with strong alteration suggesting proximity to a major mineralized structure.

  • Searching for the ‘Main Structure’: Planned drill fences will target the main high-grade structure, building on mineralized veins and extensive hydrothermal alteration observed in drilling to date.

**Silver equivalent is calculated using US$20/oz Ag, US$1,800/oz Au with metallurgical recoveries of Ag – 90%, Au – 95%. AgEq = (Ag grade x Ag recovery)+((Au grade x Au recovery) x (Au price / Ag price)).

Galen McNamara, CEO, stated: ‘Our high-grade intercepts at Red Mountain and expanded mineralization at Hughes position Silver47 as a leader in silver and critical minerals exploration in premier U.S. jurisdictions. With silver’s expected inclusion on the critical minerals list, our 2025 results and planned drilling underscore our commitment to unlocking value for shareholders. We are excited to accelerate our exploration at our U.S. projects in 2026 and beyond.’

Gary R. Thompson, Executive Chairman, stated: ‘It’s exciting times for silver companies with the recent breakout of silver to all time high prices and it feels like we have a new higher base with lots of room to move dramatically higher from here. Silver47 is well positioned to capitalize on this renewed interest in the sector as we advance our wholly owned high-grade silver assets within the USA.’

Figure 1: West Tundra Flats Drill Hole Locations

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Figure 2: Dry Creek Drill Hole Locations

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Figure 3: West Tundra Flats Long Section

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Figure 4: Dry Creek Long Section

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The Red Mountain Drill Program

The 2025 drill program at the Red Mountain Project, 100 km south of Fairbanks, Alaska, consisted of fifteen drill holes – eight holes at the Dry Creek target (Figure 1) and seven holes were completed at the West Tundra Flats target. The Dry Creek and West Tundra Flat targets together account for an inferred resource of 15.6 Mt at 336 g/t AgEq* for 168.6 million silver equivalent ounces. Drilling at both targets consisted of a series of infill and step-out holes designed to test areas near historical high-grade drill intercepts and modelled domains.

Dry Creek Drilling: Holes DC25-107 and DC25-108 were collared on the northeast extent of the Dry Creek deposit and tested the down-dip extent of VMS mineralization below and offset from hole DC24-106. Hole DC24-106, drilled in 2024, intersected multiple massive sulfide horizons within a significant 24.5 m semi-massive mineralized zone (e.g., 2,939 g/t silver equivalent (249.5 g/t Ag, 14.95 g/t Au, 21.97% Zn, 7.03% Pb and 0.42% Cu) over 2.48 m and 2,235 g/t silver equivalent (225 g/t Ag, 8.08 g/t Au, 21.2% Zn, 6.68% Pb and 0.42% Cu) over 0.91 m, see November 18th, 2024 News Release).

Both holes DC25-107 and DC25-108 intersected multiple horizons of semi-massive with locally massive sulfides (e.g., sphalerite, galena and chalcopyrite) within pyritic metavolcanics and metasediments of the Totatlanika Schist. This prospective unit is traced for ~4,500 m along the Dry Creek Deposit where it dips steeply to the north and hosts multiple VMS horizons that locally pinch and swell along strike. Holes are primarily drilled to the south to intersect the lenses at close to true-widths.

The high-grade interval in DC25-108 at 232.9m downhole (654 g/t silver equivalent (79 g/t Ag, 0.40 g/t Au, 8.3% Zn, 4.2% Pb and 0.12% Cu) over 1.3 m, Table 1) is approximately 65 m downdip from the high-grade zone in DC24-106 and demonstrates a strong down-dip extension potential along the VMS horizon in this section of the Dry Creek Deposit. Further drilling is warranted to fully test the down-dip potential in the northeastern part of the Dry Creek deposit.

West Tundra Flat Drilling

Holes WT25-35 to WT25-38 were collared as 150-175 offsets from previously drilled holes in the West Tundra Flat Deposit (e.g., 1,079 g/t silver equivalent (417.4 g/t Ag, 0.74 g/t Au, 9.1% Zn, 4.7% Pb and 0.1% Cu) over 2.9 m in WT24-33, see November 21st, 2024 News Release). All holes except WT25-36 intersected semi-massive to massive sulfide at the targeted horizon (e.g. sphalerite, galena and chalcopyrite at the contact between metavolcanics and metasediments of the Totatlanika Schist. The prospective contact is traced for ~800 m along the West Tundra Flat Deposit where it dips moderately to the south.

The VMS-related mineralization intersected in holes WT25-35, WT25-37 and WT25-38 represent 150m to 175m step outs from previously drilled holes. The mineralization intersected in these holes are outside of the current mineral resource estimated and suggest potential to contribute additional inferred tonnes to the block model.

Next Steps

Based on results from drill holes DC25-107 and 108 at Dry Creek and WT25-33 to 39 at West Tundra Flat together with observations from all holes (see October 1st, 2025 News Release) and ongoing geological modelling, multiple mineralized lenses and domains at both deposits remain open along strike and down-dip. Assays are pending from the remaining eight holes at Red Mountain.

Table 1. Assay Results

Drill Hole From (m) To (m) Length (m) Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Zn (%) Pb (%) Cu (%) AgEq* (g/t) ZnEq (%)
WT25-35 67.10 69.10 2.00 129 2.01 4.17 1.85 0.15 587 12.27
WT25-36 No significant Intersections
WT25-37 241.60 244.60 3.00 249 0.69 6.18 3.43 0.12 726 15.17
WT25-38 173.00 179.90 6.90 136 0.56 7.06 1.99 0.16 604 12.63
including 176.90 179.90 3.00 305 1.23 15.61 4.45 0.35 1,341 28.04
DC25-107 84.90 93.30 8.40 87 0.42 1.44 0.66 0.02 217 4.53
and 154.70 155.50 0.80 3 0.03 0.01 0.02 1.80 221 4.62
and 160.00 160.60 0.60 3 0.02 7.08 0.74 0.23 393 8.21
and 171.20 171.60 0.40 11 0.46 2.20 0.71 0.03 184 3.85
and 173.50 173.90 0.40 182 0.19 5.48 3.18 0.05 565 11.81
DC25-108 103.30 107.00 3.70 61 0.33 1.86 0.75 0.03 207 4.32
and 119.70 132.00 12.30 13 0.09 4.93 2.22 0.17 344 7.20
and 135.00 139.10 4.10 5 0.07 2.28 0.70 0.05 149 3.11
and 148.80 149.60 0.80 22 0.11 2.19 0.80 0.04 166 3.47
and 171.40 174.40 3.00 169 0.44 2.08 0.76 0.18 353 7.39
including 173.10 174.40 1.30 335 0.71 3.92 1.43 0.13 646 13.51
and 196.70 197.00 0.30 4 0.01 0.01 0.00 2.52 306 6.40
and 221.80 224.70 2.90 33 0.33 3.04 1.28 0.03 251 5.24
and 232.90 234.30 1.40 79 0.40 8.28 4.21 0.12 654 13.68
DC25-109 Hole Lost Before Target

 

*Notes: g/t=grams per tonne; AgEq=silver equivalent; ZnEq=zinc equivalent; m=metres; Ag=silver; ‎Au=gold; Cu=copper; Zn=zinc; Pb=lead; 1ppm=1 g/t. Equivalencies are calculated using ratios with metal prices of US$2,750/tonne Zn, US$2,100/tonne Pb, US$8,880/tonne Cu, US$1,850/oz Au, and US$23/oz Ag and metal recoveries are based on metallurgical work returned of 90% Zn, 75% Pb, 70% Cu, 70% Ag, and 80% Au. Silver Equivalent (AgEq g/t) = [Zn (%) x 47.81] + [Pb (%) x 30.43] + [Cu (%) x 119] + [Ag (g/t) x 1] + [Au (g/t) x 91.93]

Table 2. Collar information

Target Area Drill Hole Easting Northing Elevation Azimuth Dip Final Depth
Dry Creek DC25-107 480899 7088578 1195 140 -55 247
Dry Creek DC25-108 480899 7088579 1195 110 -65 265
Dry Creek DC25-109 480084 7088634 1328 145 -52 98
West Tundra Flat WT25-35 484414 7090964 964 350 -50 155
West Tundra Flat WT25-36 484411 7090960 964 228 -59 157
West Tundra Flat WT25-37 483875 7090818 971 136 -59 302
West Tundra Flat WT25-38 483874 7090820 971 60 -59 277

 

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The Hughes Drill Program

Over 3,700 m of combined reverse circulation and diamond drilling (RC pre-collars with diamond tails) in seven holes were completed along strike from the significant Ruby discovery, part of the eastern extension of the Tonopah Mining District, near Tonopah Nevada. The purpose of the exploration drill program was to test for mineralization across a 475 m untested gap between the Ruby discovery (e.g., SUM23-59 1,450 g/t silver equivalent* (8.41 g/t Au, 813 g/t Ag) over 3.0 m) and a significant mineralized vein discovered in hole SUM23-60 (392 g/t silver equivalent* (3.04 g/t Au, 147 g/t Ag) over 3.0 m, Figure 1). Program highlights include:

  • Drilling first consisted of a series of four step-out holes (e.g., SUM25-65, 66, 67, and 68, Figure 2) with pierce-points on 50 to 100 m centers from two pad setups. All four holes intersected zones of strong and pervasive epithermal-related argillic and phyllic alteration with local zones of mineralized quartz veining and vein-stockwork. Hole SUM24-65 intersected two mineralized vein zones 50 m apart within a broad >500 m zone of locally intense alteration – 221 g/t silver equivalent (1.22 g/t Au, 130 g/t Ag) over 0.6 m and 509 g/t silver equivalent (3.30 g/t Au, 252 g/t Ag) over 1.1 m (Table 1).

  • A north-south, 450m fence of three holes offset from hole SUM23-60 were drilled through the projected Ruby vein system. These holes were designed to test for potential parallel structures and the up- and down-dip extent of silver-gold mineralization intersected in SUM23-60. RC pre-collars were completed for the three holes (SUM25-69, 70 and 71) and holes SUM24-69 and 71 were completed with diamond tails (Figure 2). Hole SUM25-69, a 130m down-dip step-out from SUM23-60, intersected 190 g/t silver equivalent (1.12 g/t Au, 106 g/t Ag) over 1.8 m including 546 g/t silver equivalent (3.16 g/t Au, 306 g/t Ag) over 0.5 m. This hole intersected multiple broad zones of strong argillic-quartz alteration with polyphase quartz-pyrite veining.

The scale and intensity of the epithermal-related hydrothermal alteration observed in every hole demonstrates the potential scale and complexity of the Ruby system. All holes intersected significant zones of argillic-pyrite alteration punctuated by local zones of strong silicification, quartz-carbonate veins, poly-phase vein stockworks and breccia. The nature of the high-level alteration assemblages and textures may suggest proximity to a stronger mineralized system. Many of the intervals of strong alteration are associated with broad structural zones of faulting with increasing alteration near lithological boundaries. These structural and alteration relationships are observed across all previous holes into the Ruby target (e.g., SUM21-10 and SUM23-59) and suggests the Ruby system is broader and more complex than previously understood. Additional drilling is clearly warranted along this east-west trend as well as stepped back to the north, down-dip to better constrain the lateral and vertical extent of silver-gold mineralization.

Figure 5: Hughes Drill Hole Locations

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Figure 6: Hughes Long Section

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Next Steps

Structural and lithological data from the recently completed holes have been integrated into the Ruby vein model. Planning is now underway for a follow-up drill program which will be aimed at further targeting high-grade veins east of the Ruby discovery across the eastern extension of the historic Tonopah Mining District.

Table 3. Assay Results

Drill Hole From (m) To (m) Length (m) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) AgEq* (g/t)
SUM24-65 491.4 492.0 0.6 1.22 130 221
and 552.8 553.9 1.1 3.30 252 509
SUM24-66 540.9 541.8 0.9 2.47 217 406
SUM24-67 545.8 546.5 0.7 1.59 198 314
SUM24-68 560.6 561.4 0.8 0.67 89 137
SUM25-69 292.7 294.5 1.8 1.12 106 190
including 294.0 294.5 0.5 3.16 306 546
SUM25-70 RC Pre Collar Only
SUM25-71 No Significant Intercepts

 

**Silver equivalent is calculated using US$20/oz Ag, US$1,800/oz Au with metallurgical recoveries of Ag – 90%, Au – 95%. AgEq = (Ag grade x Ag recovery)+((Au grade x Au recovery) x (Au price / Ag price)).

Table 4. Collar information

Target Area Drill Hole Easting Northing Azimuth Dip Final Depth (m)
Ruby SUM24-65 482542 4214094 113 -56 676.4
Ruby SUM24-66 482788 4214336 187 -59 647.7
Ruby SUM24-67 482790 4214336 176 -54 611.7
Ruby SUM24-68 482793 4214335 138 -49 659.0
Ruby SUM25-69 483087 4214397 155 -49 612.0
Ruby SUM25-70 483068 4214612 165 -50 213.4
Ruby SUM25-71 483125 4214149 145 -50 484.6

 

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The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Galen McNamara, P. Geo., the CEO of the Company and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Drill core was sawn in half at Silver47’s core logging and processing facilities at the Red Mountain, near Fairbanks Alaska. Core samples were typically taken at 1.0 m intervals in mineralized zones, and 3.0 m intervals outside of mineralized zones. Sample lengths were adjusted as necessary so as not to cross lithologic and mineralogic boundaries. QAQC check samples were inserted into the sample stream with one blank, one duplicate (coarse), and one certified reference material (CRM) occurring within every 20 samples. Drill core was cut in half, bagged, sealed and delivered directly to ALS Minerals Fairbanks, Alaska for transport to the ALS Minerals Laboratories labs in North Vancouver, British Columbia. ALS Minerals Laboratories are registered to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025 accreditations for laboratory procedures. Core samples were analyzed at ALS Laboratory facilities in North Vancouver using four-acid digestion with an ICP-MS finish (ME-MS61). Gold analysis was by fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au-ICP21). Over-limits for silver, zinc, copper, and lead were analyzed using Ore Grade four-acid digestion (MEOG-62). The standards, certified reference materials, were acquired from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd. of Langley, British Columbia and selected to represent expected mineralization.

Drill core was sawn in half at Silver47’s core logging and processing facilities at the Hughes Project, Tonopah Nevada. All core samples were sent to Paragon Geochemical Laboratories in Sparks, Nevada for preparation and analysis. Paragon meets all requirements of the International Accreditation Service AC89 and demonstrates compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2017 for analytical procedures. Samples were analyzed for gold via fire assay with an AA finish and samples that assayed over 8 ppm were re-run via fire assay with a gravimetric finish. Silver, and trace elements were analyzed via inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy after four-acid digestion. Samples that assayed over 100 ppm Ag were re-run via fire assay for Ag with a gravimetric finish. In addition to Paragon quality assurance / quality control (‘QA/QC’) protocols, Silver47 implements an internal QA/QC program that includes the insertion of sample blanks, duplicates and certified reference materials at systematic and random points in the sample stream.

About Silver47 Exploration

Silver47 Exploration Corp is a mineral exploration company, focused on uncovering and developing silver-rich deposits in North America. The Company is creating a leading high-grade US-focused silver developer with a combined resource totaling 236 Moz AgEq at 334 g/t AgEq inferred and 10 Moz at 333 g/t AgEq Indicated. With operations in Alaska, Nevada and New Mexico, Silver47 Exploration is anchored in America’s most prolific mining jurisdictions. For detailed information regarding the resource estimates, assumptions, and technical reports, please refer to the NI 43-101 Technical Report and other filings available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company trades on the TSXV under the ticker symbol AGA and OTCQB under the ticker symbol AAGAF.

For more information about the Company, please visit www.silver47.ca and see the Technical Report filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and titled ‘Technical Report on the Red Mountain VMS Property Bonnifield Mining District, Alaska, USA with an effective date January 12, 2024, and prepared by APEX Geoscience Ltd.’

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CEO & Director
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Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the interpretation of exploration results; the potential for extensions or expansions of known mineralized zones; the potential for the discovery of new mineralized areas; the completion, timing and results of future exploration work, drilling programs, sampling, mapping, or geophysical surveys; the estimation or realization of mineral resources or mineral reserves; the timing of technical reports or feasibility studies; the Company’s expectations regarding metal prices, exchange rates, and market conditions; and other statements that are not historical facts.

Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, estimates and assumptions of management as of the date such statements are made, including, but not limited to: that the Company’s exploration and development activities will proceed as expected; that financing will be available if and when required on reasonable terms; that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner; that all necessary governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals will be obtained on favourable terms and in a timely manner; and that the Company will be able to continue to access qualified personnel, contractors, equipment and supplies.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others: risks related to exploration, development and mining operations; the speculative nature of mineral exploration; uncertainty of resource estimates; capital and operating cost estimates; fluctuations in commodity prices and exchange rates; availability of financing; reliance on key personnel; title, permitting, environmental and regulatory risks; political and social risks in jurisdictions of operation; and the additional risks and uncertainties identified in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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Terra Clean Energy CORP. (‘ Terra ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (CSE: TCEC,OTC:TCEFF, OTCQB: TCEFF FSE: C 9O0 is pleased to highlight the rare earth element (‘REE’) potential at its Fraser Lakes B Deposit, confirmed by drilling and assays. The REE component within the deposit and surrounding areas contains significant quantities of rare earth oxides (‘REO’) specifically La₂O₃ (Lanthanum oxide), Ce₂O₃ (Cerium oxide), Yb₂O₃ (Ytterbium oxide), and Y₂O₃ (Yttrium oxide) as reported in the technical report filed under the Company’s profile on sedarplus.ca on February 9, 2023.

These light rare earths are key elements in automotive, batteries, magnets as well as other industries.

Lanthanum has two main uses: as a phosphate binder in medicine to treat high blood phosphate levels in kidney disease patients, and in various industrial applications like manufacturing nickel-metal hydride batteries, catalytic converters, specialty glass, and as a component in alloys for lighters and other products.

Cerium is used in a variety of applications, including as a polishing agent for glass and a catalyst in automotive catalytic converters to reduce emissions. It is also used in metallurgy to improve alloys and steel, and in the production of flints for lighters, incandescent gas mantles, and components for batteries.

Ytterbium is used in a variety of applications, including improving stainless steel, dental alloys, portable x-ray machines, atomic clocks, superconductors, lasers and amplifiers, fiber optic communications, and quantum computing.

Yttrium is used in a variety of applications, most notably as a key component in phosphors for LEDs and displays, and in lasers for medical and industrial uses. It is also used in ceramics, such as those for high-temperature fuel cells and medical implants, as a metallurgical additive for alloys, and in electronics like microwave filters and automotive sensors. Additionally, specific yttrium isotopes have medical applications in cancer therapy and diagnostic imaging.

Please see the link below from the Natural Resources Canada (NRC) website showing the Falcon Point Project in Saskatchewan, Canada which covered the Fraser Lakes B Deposit.  The South Falcon East Project is a portion of this former project.  Through an NRC grant to the University of Saskatchewan in March 2024, The Government of Canada has contributed  to a multiyear study of REE’s in northeastern Saskatchewan.  The Fraser Lakes B Deposit is part of this study and Terra is a participating partner.   REE’s continue to be identified in recent drilling programs.

https://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining/mining-data-statistics-analysis/minerals-metals-facts/rare-earth-elements-facts

‘With renewed interest in rare earth elements it is important that shareholders understand we are sitting on an active REE deposit,’ said Greg Cameron, CEO of Terra. ‘This deposit adds significant upside, particularly in light of today’s environment which places far more value on the strategic importance of rare earth elements. Management is committed to making sure this value is understood  and unlocked as we continue with the ongoing development of our uranium deposit at Fraser Lakes,’ continued Mr. Cameron.

‘We are excited to be involved in the expansion of Rare Earth Element deposit understanding and inventory in Canada’, commented Trevor Perkins, Vice President of Exploration for Terra.  ‘With the current emphasis on REE, it is time to highlight this aspect of our Fraser Lakes B Uranium and REE Deposit.  We are sure that with continued drilling and study of the Fraser Lakes B deposit we will add to both the uranium and REE resource,’ continued Mr. Perkins.

Figure 1: South Falcon East Uranium Project Location – Eastern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada
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About the South Falcon East Project

The South Falcon East Project contains the Fraser Lakes B Deposit with a historic mineral resource* of 6.9 Mlbs U3O8 inferred at a grade of 0.03% U3O8 and 5.3 Mlbs ThO2 inferred at a grade of 0.023 % ThO2. Uranium and thorium mineralization discovered to date is hosted in shallow metasedimentary rocks and pegmatites with some classic Athabasca-style characteristics typical of basement hosted deposits and associated with well-developed EM conductors.

The Fraser Lakes B Deposit in the southeast Athabasca Basin covers approximately 12,464 hectares and lies 18 kilometers outside the Athabasca Basin, approximately 50 kilometers east of the Key Lake Mill and former mine. There is good infrastructure in the area with a power line approximately 10 kms from the property which is bound by two northern roads with plenty of access to water.

About Terra Clean Energy Corp.

Terra Clean Energy (formerly Tisdale Clean Energy Corp) is a Canadian-based uranium exploration and development company. The Company is currently developing the South Falcon East uranium project, which holds a 6.96M pound inferred uranium resource within the Fraser Lakes B Deposit, located in the Athabasca Basin region, Saskatchewan, Canada as well as past producing uranium mines in Utah, United States.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF Terra Clean Energy CORP.

‘Greg Cameron’
Greg Cameron, CEO

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*The historical resource is described in the Technical Report on the South Falcon East Property, filed on sedarplus.ca on February 9, 2023. The Company is not treating the resource as current and has not completed sufficient work to classify the resource as a current mineral resource. While the Company is not treating the historical resource as current, it does believe the work conducted is reliable and the information may be of assistance to readers.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘intend’, ‘believe’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’ and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions ‘may’ or ‘will’ occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and general economic and political conditions. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary approvals, including governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable laws. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the Company’s public filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

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

For further information please contact:

Greg Cameron, CEO
info@tcec.energy

Terra Clean Energy Corp
Suite 303, 750 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T7
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Standard Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: STND,OTC:STTDF) (OTCQB: STTDF) (FSE: 9SU0) (‘Standard Uranium’ or the ‘Company’) has closed its previously announced offering (the ‘Offering’) under the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (the ‘Listed Issuer Financing Exemption’) and has issued 25,000,000 flow-through units (each, an ‘FT Unit’) at a price of $0.10 per FT Unit. Each FT Unit consists of one common share of the Company, issued as a flow-through share within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada), and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a ‘Warrant’). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.15 at any time on or before October 15, 2027.

The Company anticipates the net proceeds raised from the Offering will be used for the exploration of the Company’s Saskatchewan uranium projects.

In connection with closing of the Offering, the Company paid finders’ fees of $150,000 and issued 1,500,000 non-transferable share purchase warrants (each, a ‘Finders’ Warrant‘) to certain arms-length parties who assisted in introducing subscribers to the Private Placement Offering. Each Finders’ Warrant is exercisable on the same terms as the Warrants. The Offering was conducted in reliance on the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption and, as a result, the securities issued to subscribers in the Offering are not subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

Separately, the Company is also continuing to offer up to a further 16,761,000 FT Units, at a price of $0.10 per FT Unit, for gross proceeds of up to $1,676,100 to purchasers resident in Canada pursuant to the accredited investor exemption under Section 2.3 of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions. As result, any FT Units issued in this separate offering will be subject to a statutory hold period for four-months-and-one-day in accordance with applicable securities laws. Completion of this offering remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Standard Uranium (TSXV: STND,OTC:STTDF)

We find the fuel to power a clean energy future

Standard Uranium is a uranium exploration company and emerging project generator poised for discovery in the world’s richest uranium district. The Company holds interest in over 235,435 acres (95,277 hectares) in the world-class Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since its establishment, Standard Uranium has focused on the identification, acquisition, and exploration of Athabasca-style uranium targets with a view to discovery and future development.

Standard Uranium’s Davidson River Project, in the southwest part of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, comprises ten mineral claims over 30,737 hectares. Davidson River is highly prospective for basement-hosted uranium deposits due to its location along trend from recent high-grade uranium discoveries. However, owing to the large project size with multiple targets, it remains broadly under-tested by drilling. Recent intersections of wide, structurally deformed and strongly altered shear zones provide significant confidence in the exploration model and future success is expected.

Standard Uranium’s eastern Athabasca projects comprise over 43,185 hectares of prospective land holdings. The eastern basin projects are highly prospective for unconformity related and/or basement hosted uranium deposits based on historical uranium occurrences, recently identified geophysical anomalies, and location along trend from several high-grade uranium discoveries.

Standard Uranium’s Sun Dog project, in the northwest part of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, is comprised of nine mineral claims over 19,603 hectares. The Sun Dog project is highly prospective for basement and unconformity hosted uranium deposits yet remains largely untested by sufficient drilling despite its location proximal to uranium discoveries in the area.

For further information, contact:

Jon Bey, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman
Suite 3123, 595 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V7X 1J1 – Canada
Tel: 1 (306) 850-6699
E-mail: info@standarduranium.ca

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ or ‘forward-looking information’ (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the timing and content of upcoming work programs; geological interpretations; timing of the Company’s exploration programs; and estimates of market conditions.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements contained herein. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are highlighted in the ‘Risks and Uncertainties’ in the Company’s management discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.

Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies that may cause the Company’s actual financial results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied herein. Some of the material factors or assumptions used to develop forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the future price of uranium; anticipated costs and the Company’s ability to raise additional capital if and when necessary; volatility in the market price of the Company’s securities; future sales of the Company’s securities; the Company’s ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the success of exploration, development and operations activities; the timing and results of drilling programs; the discovery of mineral resources on the Company’s mineral properties; the costs of operating and exploration expenditures; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); uncertainties related to title to mineral properties; assessments by taxation authorities; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking statements and the assumptions made with respect thereto are made as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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

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Corcel Exploration Inc. (CSE: CRCL) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Corcel’) today announced plans for Phase 1 of its maiden drill program and additional surface exploration activities on its 100%-owned Yuma King Project (‘Yuma King’ or the ‘Project’) in west-central Arizona. The Phase 1 drill program will consist of an initial 2000 m of diamond drilling, targeting copper (Cu gold (Au) skarn and porphyry style mineralization around the historical Yuma King Mine area. In addition to drilling, the Company plans to conduct an Induced Polarization (IP) survey over the newly recognized Three Musketeers and Yuma King West skarn and porphyry Cu-Au targets to test for anomalies under structural cover and guide additional targeting on the Project.

Yuma King Exploration Program 2025

  • A Phase 1 diamond drill program consisting of approximately 2,000 metres is planned for winter 2025 and will focus on key targets in and around the Yuma King Mine, identified by recent drone magnetic and geochemical surveys.

  • Drilling is designed to test extensions to Cu-Au mineralization near the Yuma King Mine area.

  • 8.5-line kilometres of new IP surveying across Three Musketeers, Yuma King West, and Yuma King Mine to outline new porphyry-skarn Cu-Au and Au drill targets.

  • Hyperspectral and geological mapping to refine target concepts and footprints.

Drill Targets at Yuma King Mine

The objectives for the 2025 drill program at the project are to confirm historic drill results, expand along strike and down dip the Cu-Au mineralization at the Yuma King Mine and to identify areas of new high-grade Cu-Au mineralization. Initial drilling on the Yuma King Mine zone is designed to test the skarn/replacement and porphyry mineralization as the system remains open in multiple directions and at depth.

Highlights from the historical drilling at the Yuma King Mine include intersections of 0.78% Cu, 0.53 g/t Au, and 6.3 g/t Ag over 45.4m in Cu-Au skarn. The upcoming drilling will step out from known mineralization and aim to expand mineralized zones along strike and down dip.

The Phase 1 drill program is expected to be comprised of approximately 2,000 metres of core drilling over eight to ten drill holes. The drilling will focus on extensions to known Cu-Au skarn and porphyry mineralization, and it is expected that feedback from visual and XRF data will enable the Company to optimize and re-prioritize planned drill holes as the program progresses. Additional geophysical, surface geological, and hyperspectral data may also upgrade the priority of targets during the course of the Phase 1 program.

Figure 1: Area of planned Phase 1 drilling at Yuma King with locations of historical and proposed drill holes over drone magnetic survey total magnetic intensity (reduced to pole). 

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The upcoming 2025 Yuma King drill program marks a pivotal step for Corcel as we look to unlock the Yuma King copper-gold system,’ commented CEO, Jon Ward. ‘Our recent geophysical and geochemical work has outlined multiple high-priority targets surrounding the historic mine area, where skarn and porphyry-style mineralization remain open along strike and at depth. With drill targeting supported by strong magnetic anomalies, soil results, and high-grade rock samples, we are positioned to rapidly confirm historic grades, expand known zones, and test new targets. This will be the most technically informed drill program ever undertaken at Yuma King, as we continue to advance the project and unlock value for shareholders.’

IP Survey at Yuma King West, Three Musketeers, and Yuma King Mine

The IP survey to be completed during Phase 1 is designed to collect high resolution data over the Three Musketeers, Yuma King West, and Yuma King Mine target areas. The IP survey lines will transect the exposed alteration-mineralization zones and prospective areas under thin structural cover and will image the subsurface to a depth of ~400 metres. The IP survey is an important tool in these areas, where there is no historical drilling, as it can image sulfide mineralization at depth.

In addition to the IP geophysical survey and drilling, 2025 exploration activities will include a remote sensing hyperspectral alteration survey and further geologic mapping and surface geochemical sampling.

The Phase 1 IP survey and surface results will be combined with recently collected historical data on the project, including results from Corcel’s soil sampling, rock chip sampling, and drone magnetic survey, to prioritize targets for a Phase 2 drill program which will encompass areas on the property that have not been tested with drilling.

Figure 2: Location of planned IP survey grid within the Yuma King Project.

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Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101

Roy Greig, Ph.D., P.Geo, a Qualified Person (‘QP’) as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and advisor to Corcel Exploration Inc. has reviewed and approved the technical content in this news release. The QP has not been able to verify the historical exploration data disclosed herein since the original materials and documentation are presently inaccessible. Nonetheless, this data is believed to be accurate and sufficient for purposes of guiding future exploration on the Yuma King project.

About Corcel Exploration Inc.

Corcel Exploration is a mineral resource company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of precious and base metals properties throughout North America. The Company has entered a long-term lease agreement to acquire the Yuma King Cu-Au project in Arizona, which spans a district-scale land position of 3,200 hectares comprising 515 unpatented federal mining claims in the Ellsworth Mining District, including the past-producing Yuma King Mine which saw underground production of copper, lead, gold and silver between 1940 and 1963. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Willow copper project. For more information, please visit our website at https://corcelexploration.com/.

For further information, contact:

Jon Ward, CEO & Director
Email: info@corcelexploration.com
Tel: +1 (604) 355-0303

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’). These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable, and assumptions of management made in light of management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as ‘seek’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘continue’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘predict’, ‘potential’, ‘target’, ‘intend’, ‘could’, ‘might’, ‘should’, ‘believe’ and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s planned Phase I drill program, the potential for extensions of mineralization, interpretations of historical exploration results, timing and success of exploration programs, and the potential discovery of additional mineralization. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions considered reasonable by the Company as of the date hereof, including assumptions regarding: the accuracy and reliability of historical results; geological interpretations; continuity of mineralization; availability of financing and personnel; future commodity prices; and general business and economic conditions.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, but are not limited to, risks inherent in mineral exploration, including unexpected results or outcomes; inability to obtain required permits or approvals; availability and cost of financing, labour and equipment; changes in commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; political, regulatory and environmental risks in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; community or social risks; and other risks described in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents filed at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements.

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LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda died in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend, the online loaning platform said Monday.

In a company announcement, LendingTree confirmed that Lebda unexpectedly died on Sunday and that its leadership “deeply mourns his passing” while extending condolences to the executive’s loved ones.

“Doug was a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services landscape, touching the lives of millions of consumers,” LendingTree’s board of directors said in a statement. “His passion will continue to inspire us as we move forward together.”

Scott Peyree, LendingTree’s chief operating officer and president, has now been appointed CEO effective immediately. And lead independent director Steve Ozonian will also step into Lebda’s role as chairman of the board, the company said.

Shares of Charlotte, North Carolina-based LendingTree fell more than 2% by early afternoon trading on Monday.

Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 — to “simplify the loan shopping process” after experiencing his own frustrations when getting his first mortgage, LendingTree’s website notes. The platform launched nationally in 1998 and became a public company in 2000. It was later acquired by internet conglomerate IAC/InterActiveCorp, before spinning off on its own again in 2008.

Today, LendingTree’s central online loaning marketplace helps users find and compare loans for mortgages, credit cards, insurance needs and more. LendingTree, Inc. also owns brands across the financial sector — including CompareCards and Value Penguin.

In addition to his multiple-decade career at LendingTree, Lebda also co-founded a financial services platform for children and families called Tykoon in 2010. He previously worked as an auditor and consultant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

“All of my ideas come from my own experiences and problems,” Lebda told The Wall Street Journal in a 2012 interview.

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Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip was based on one developed by the Biden administration.

In a lengthy post on X, Blinken, who served in the Biden administration, outlined how Trump was able to secure the peace agreement. He noted that Arab states and Turkey have said ‘enough’ to Hamas, and said the response also showed that other Iran-backed groups — Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi rebels — were not coming to Hamas’ aid.

‘It starts with a clear and comprehensive post-conflict plan for Gaza,’ Blinken wrote. ‘It’s good that President Trump adopted and built on the plan the Biden administration developed after months of discussion with Arab partners, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.’

Blinken said the Biden administration briefly secured a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in January, resulting in the release of 135 hostages before the deal fell apart.

He also questioned how Trump could secure a permanent peace plan.

Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked Trump about Blinken’s remarks aboard Air Force One.

‘Everybody knows it’s a joke,’ Trump said. ‘Look, they did such a bad job. This should have never happened.’

‘If just a decent president — not a great president like me — if a decent president were in, you wouldn’t have had the Russia-Ukraine (war),’ Trump said. ‘This was bad policy by Biden and Obama.’

Trump was in Egypt on Monday to work on the second phase of the cease-fire while meeting with more than 20 world leaders.

‘We’ve heard it for many years, but nobody thought it could ever get there. And now we’re there,’ Trump said.

‘This is the day that people across this region and around the world have been working, striving, hoping and praying for,’ he added. ‘With the historic agreement we have just signed, those prayers of millions have finally been answered. Together, we have achieved the impossible.’

In his post, Blinken said the postwar plan for Gaza should be implemented immediately, ‘with eyes wide open about its challenges: pulling together the international stabilization force, fully demilitarizing and disarming Hamas, dealing with insurgents, and expeditiously securing a phased but full Israeli withdrawal.’

He also credited Trump for reaffirming ‘the key principles we established for Gaza at the outset of the war — no platform for terrorism, no annexation, no occupation, no forced population transfers — and for making clear the overall goal is to create the conditions for a credible pathway to a Palestinian state.’

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President Donald Trump’s administration has secured the release of more than 70 U.S. hostages held by foreign governments since taking office in January,according to the State Department. 

The Trump administration has emphasized arranging the release of U.S. hostages under his second administration, including Marc Fogel, a U.S. history teacher who had been detained in Russia since 2021, and Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American–Israeli who spent nearly 600 days as a hostage after Hamas abducted him after its initial attack on Israel. 

Hostages released since Trump’s inauguration include Americans who were detained in Afghanistan, Belarus, Venezuela, Russia, Israel, Tunisia, Kuwait and Cameroon. 

A total of 72 U.S. citizens have been released since Trump’s inauguration in January, according to the State Department’s Office of Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. 

Since then, another hostage release occurred in September when U.S. citizen Amir Amiry was released from wrongful detainment in Afghanistan. 

By comparison, former President Joe Biden said in 2024 his White House secured the release of more than 70 hostages during his four years in office, according to an August 2024 statement.  

Trump claimed to have helped release 58 in his first term as president. 

Trump met with Alexander at the White House Tuesday, exactly two years after Hamas’ initial attack on Israel. Alexander previously visited the White House in July. 

Alexander was raised in Tenafly, New Jersey, and headed to Israel when he was 18-years-old to volunteer for the Israel Defense Forces. He lived with his grandparents in Tel Aviv before he was taken hostage by Hamas. 

In February, Trump met with Fogel, who was arrested in August 2021 at a Russian airport for possessing drugs and was slated to serve a 14-year sentence. Fogel’s family said the drugs he had on him were medically prescribed marijuana. 

‘I want you to know that I am not a hero in this at all,’ Fogel said after meeting Trump. ‘And President Trump is a hero.’

‘These men that came from the diplomatic service are heroes,’ Fogel said. ‘The senators and representatives that passed legislation in my honor — they got me home — they are heroes.’

Following Fogel’s return and after announcing the release of another, unnamed hostage held in Belarus, Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler said in February Trump ‘has made bringing Americans home a top priority, and people respond to that.’

In less than a month into Trump’s second term, the White House said that he had secured the release of 11 U.S. citizens from foreign governments. Fox News Digital didn’t find any available data to compare numbers from Biden’s first month in office.

Just before Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20, both the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration coordinated to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which included provisions to release dozens of hostages on both sides. 

Biden and Trump separately boasted about their individual efforts to secure the deal, and then-State Department spokesman Matthew Miller described the Trump administration’s involvement as ‘critical’ to getting the deal over the finish line. 

Trump also touted his administration’s involvement in a social media post Jan. 15, claiming it occurred ‘as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies.’

Although Biden said the two teams had been ‘speaking as one team’ during the negotiations, he also mocked suggestions that Trump was responsible for securing the ceasefire deal. 

‘Who in the history books gets credit for this, Mr. President, you or Trump?’ Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich asked Biden Jan. 15 after a White House news conference.

‘Is that a joke?’ Biden said. 

When Heinrich said it was not, Biden replied, ‘Oh. Thank you.’ 

The Associated Press and Fox News’ Emma Colton and Landon Mion contributed to this report.

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that he intends to nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in securing a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Hamas and Israel.

It will be Pakistan’s second time putting up Trump for the prize. In June, Pakistan nominated Trump for his role in securing a ceasefire agreement between Islamabad and neighboring India.

‘Pakistan had nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his outstanding, extraordinary contributions to first stop the war between India and Pakistan and then achieve a ceasefire, along with his very wonderful team,’ Sharif said in Egypt, speaking next to Trump.

‘And today, again, I would like to nominate this great president for the Nobel Peace Prize because I genuinely feel that he is the most genuine and most wonderful candidate for the Peace Prize because he has brought not only peace in South Asia, saving millions of people and their lives,’ he added. ‘And today, here in Sharm el-Sheikh, achieving peace in Gaza is saving millions of lives in the Middle East.’

Trump and Sharif were part of a delegation of world leaders gathered in Egypt’s coastal resort area of Sharm el-Sheikh to sign documents related to the peace deal in Gaza.

After announcing his intention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, Sharif turned to the president and made a brief saluting gesture toward him.

‘Mr. President, I would like to salute you for your exemplary, visionary leadership. I think you are the man this world needs most at this point in time. The world will always remember you as a man who did everything — who went out of his way to stop seven and, today, eight wars,’ Sharif added.

Last week, the Nobel Committee in Norway awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.

While introducing the other world leaders, Trump appeared to chide Norway over last week’s choice.

‘Oh, Norway — aye, yay, yay,’ Trump said. ‘Norway. What happened, Norway? What happened?’

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After facing backlash for staying silent as Israeli hostages were freed from Gaza, New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani finally broke his silence Monday afternoon.

‘Today’s scenes of Israelis and Palestinians are profoundly moving: Israeli hostages being freed and families reunited after years of fear, uncertainty, and torture; the first days in Gaza without relentless Israeli bombardment of Palestinians as families return to rubble and loved ones freed from detention,’ Mamdani posted on X on Monday shortly after 4 p.m. EST in a message that did not mention President Donald Trump or acknowledge his role in the negotiations. 

Mamdani went on to mark the development as a ‘glimmer of hope’ that the ceasefire will ‘hold’ and the ‘long and difficult work of reconstruction can begin.’

‘I also know this news brings solace to millions of New Yorkers, who’ve felt the pain of the past few years,’ Mamdani said. ‘We have watched as our tax dollars have funded a genocide. The moral and human cost will be a lasting stain and requires accountability and real examination of our collective conscience and our government’s policies.’

Mamdani’s lengthy post concluded by saying that the ‘responsibility now lies’ with those who ‘believe in peace.’

‘Once aid is delivered, the wounded are cared for, and a lasting agreement secured, we cannot look away,’ Mamdani said. ‘We must work towards a future built upon justice, one without occupation and apartheid, and for a world where every person can live with safety and dignity.’

Mamdani’s post came roughly three hours after one of his opponents, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, called him out on social media for not commenting that morning as the hostages were released. 

‘It shouldn’t go unnoticed that @ZohrankMamdani — who still refuses to condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’ (widely understood to mean death to Jews) — has yet to comment on the release of the hostages,’ Cuomo posted on X. ‘His silence speaks volumes.’

Both Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa released statements on social media earlier in the morning praising the release of the hostages, with Sliwa being the only one to offer praise to Trump by name. 

In a CNN interview on Friday, Mamdani hinted that he was open to giving Trump credit. 

‘If the genocide ends, then I think that’s something worthy to be praised, and if the hostages are returned,’ Mamdani said. ‘Those things together have to be done in tandem.’

Mamdani’s post quickly brought critical reactions, including from New York City GOP Councilwoman Inna Vernikov.

‘GLARINGLY MISSING FROM THIS WORD SALAD: Any single mention of HAMAS or the TERRORISTS who brought this upon themselves by murdering & raping their way across Israel on 10/7,’ Vernikov posted on X. ‘You know, the same terrorists that your wife was glorifying on her Instagram story? Those terrorists?’

Mamdani, who has been widely criticized for his comments and positions on Israel, spent Sunday night raising money for a United Nations organization that employed Oct. 7 terrorists, just hours before the final living Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity.

Trump celebrated ‘peace in the Middle East’ after he signed the historic peace agreement that ended two years of fighting in Gaza. 

‘At long last, we have peace in the Middle East, and it’s a very simple expression, peace in the Middle East,’ Trump said during remarks at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, flanked by dozens of world leaders. 

‘We’ve heard it for many years, but nobody thought it could ever get there. And now we’re there.’ 

Trump went on: ‘This is the day that people across this region and around the world have been working, striving, hoping, and praying for. With the historic agreement we have just signed, those prayers of millions have finally been answered. Together, we have achieved the impossible.’

His remarks came after Hamas released the final remaining 20 living hostages on Monday as Israel backed off its frontline positioning in Gaza over the weekend. 

Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign but did not immediately receive a response.

Fox News Digital’s Anders Hagstrom and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.

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Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those payouts caught scammers’ attention.

Now, fake settlement claim emails and websites are flooding inboxes. They look convincing, but behind the plain design and official-sounding language is a trap for your Social Security number, banking info and more. So how can you make sure you get your money without losing even more in the process?

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Why fake settlement sites are so convincing

Settlement claim websites rarely look polished. Most have generic layouts, long URLs and simple forms asking for a claim ID from your email or postcard. That makes it easy for scammers to mimic them. To test how simple it is, we created a fake settlement site (below) in minutes using AI tools like ChatGPT.

If we can do it, you can bet criminals are already exploiting the same shortcuts. Facebook has been the target. A fake site once popped up around the Equifax settlement, tricking thousands before it was shut down. The lesson? If the site appears unusual, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s fake, but it should prompt you to double-check before entering your details or clicking on any links.

Red flags that expose fake settlement sites

Spotting a scam often comes down to noticing the little details. Watch for these common warning signs before you hand over your information.

Requests for too much personal data

If a site asks for your full Social Security number or the names of your children, stop. For example, the official Equifax settlement only requested the last six digits of SSNs. Genuine claim sites may ask for limited info (like the last four digits of your SSN), but they rarely demand complete Social Security or bank details.

Promises of payout estimates upfront

Real administrators calculate payments only after the claim period closes.

Texts or social media messages

Settlements are announced by mail or email, not through random DMs or SMS.

Odd or misspelled URLs

Even one extra letter in the web address is a sign of a spoof site. Legitimate settlements use official or clearly named administrator domains. Be wary of addresses with unusual add-ons, such as ‘secure-pay’ or ‘claims-pay.’

Urgent language or countdowns

Scammers rely on urgency to pressure you into acting fast. Real settlement sites don’t demand 24-hour turnarounds.

Processing fee checkboxes

A sure giveaway of a fake. Real settlement administrators never require money to file or to receive your payout.

Cheap trust badges

Scam sites often throw in fake ‘secure’ seals. Look for recognized security seals and make sure they’re clickable and verifiable.

Generic contact info tied to the suspicious domain

Official sites list multiple, verifiable contacts. If the email or phone number matches the weird domain, that’s a red flag.

Grammar or spelling mistakes in the fine print

Sloppy errors in legal-sounding text are a classic sign you’re looking at a scam.

How to safely handle settlement claim notices

Before filing any claim, follow these steps to ensure you’re dealing with a legitimate settlement site and protecting your information.

1) Start at the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission keeps updated lists of approved class action settlements at ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds. The legitimate links always point to a .gov website. If your email sends you elsewhere, treat it with caution. 

2) Cross-check with other resources

Trusted outlets often cover large settlements and include safe links. ClassAction.org is another resource for checking legitimate URLs.

3) Skip the links, use the mail

Your claim notice may include a mailing address. Sending a paper form avoids the digital phishing minefield altogether.

4) Use strong antivirus software

Strong antivirus software can block malicious links, warn you about dangerous websites and prevent malware from taking over your device.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware and potentially access your private information is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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5) Try a data removal service

Data removal services work to scrub your personal information from broker lists, making it more difficult for criminals to target you.

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

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6) Never pay to file

If a site asks for ‘administrative fees’ or a ‘processing charge,’ close it immediately. Real settlement administrators will never ask for money.

7) Report suspicious sites

Spot a fake? Protect others by reporting it to:

  • The FTC Complaint Assistant at reportfraud.ftc.gov/
  • The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov/
  • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) at consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/

Quick reporting helps authorities shut down scams before more people fall victim.

Can you tell a real email from a fake?

Take our quick quiz at Cyberguy.com/ScamChecko learn how to spot phishing scams, protect your inbox, and stay a step ahead of hackers. 

Kurt’s key takeaways

Class action settlements can feel like rare wins for consumers after data breaches. But scammers see them as easy hunting grounds. The best defense is skepticism. Check URLs, avoid clicking direct links and never give away details that don’t match the claim’s purpose. Your payout should help you recover, not put you at greater risk.

Have you ever received a settlement notice that felt suspicious, and how did you handle it? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com.

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