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In her new book, former Vice President Kamala Harris indicates that President Joe Biden’s unpopularity harmed her 2024 presidential bid, suggesting that among the issues was the president’s ‘perceived blank check to [Israeli leader] Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza,’ Axios reported.

‘I had pleaded with Joe, when he spoke publicly on this issue, to extend the same empathy he showed to the suffering of Ukrainians to the suffering of innocent Gazan civilians,’ she wrote, according to the outlet. 

‘But he couldn’t do it: While he could passionately state, ‘I am a Zionist,’ his remarks about innocent Palestinians came off as inadequate and forced.’

Trump trounced Harris in the 2024 contest — she lost the Electoral College and the popular vote.

Harris claimed in her book that Netanyahu ‘wanted [Donald] Trump in the seat opposite him. Not Joe, not me,’ according to Axios.

The former vice president’s book about her whirlwind presidential campaign, ‘107 Days,’ was released on Tuesday.

‘I believe Israel was right to respond to the atrocities of October 7,’ she wrote, according to Axios. 

‘But the ferocity of Netanyahu’s response, the number of innocent Palestinian women and children killed, and his failure to prioritize the lives of the hostages had weakened Israel’s moral position internationally and created angry dissent within Israel itself.’

A December 2023 Politico article titled ‘Kamala Harris pushes White House to be more sympathetic toward Palestinians’ quoted Harris press secretary Kirsten Allen claiming that ‘there is no daylight between the president and the vice president, nor has there been’ and they ‘have been clear: Israel has a right and responsibility to defend itself; humanitarian aid must be allowed to flow into Gaza; innocent civilians must be protected; and the United States remains committed to a two-state solution.’

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Newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz will work to ‘Make the U.N. great again,’ while working to root out antisemitism, eliminate ‘woke’ programs and become more aggressive in telecommunications, aviation, space and more, sources familiar with his priorities told Fox News Digital.

Waltz, a retired Army National Guard colonel and former Green Beret, previously served as a House Republican from Florida before being tapped to serve as Trump’s national security advisor.

Waltz was confirmed as U.N. ambassador Friday, ending a nearly nine-month gap during which the U.S. was without a representative at the U.N. His confirmation also came just before the U.N. General Assembly began in New York City.

A source familiar with Waltz’s plans told Fox News Digital that he will reform the U.N. by working to ‘clean up the woke nonsense that’s infected the U.N., like so many other government institutions.’

The source told Fox News Digital that Waltz plans to reform U.N. agencies focused on climate and ‘woke’ programs.

The source stressed that Waltz will also reform the way the United States is represented at the U.N.

‘President Trump is the president for peace,’ another source familiar with Waltz’s plans told Fox News Digital. ‘The U.N.’s original mandate was to bring everybody together and prevent wars or stop wars.’

The source added: ‘We need to get back to basics.’

That source also told Fox News Digital that Waltz will work to root out antisemitism at the U.N.

Waltz also has signaled that he plans to be more aggressive in international standard-setting bodies which affect U.S. businesses and the economy. For example, China has been ‘very aggressive’ in agencies that govern how aviation, telecommunications, space and international shipping work,’ a source said.

‘We need to be more aggressive,’ the source said.

Waltz also plans to support Trump’s agenda and priorities set by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

During his confirmation hearing, Waltz advocated for reforms at the U.N. and argued that ‘we should have one place in the world where everyone can talk.’

‘Where China, Russia, Europe, the developing world, can come together and resolve conflicts,’ he said. ‘But after 80 years, it’s drifted from its core mission of peacemaking.’

Meanwhile, on his first day at the U.N., Waltz warned Monday that the U.S. and its allies will defend ‘every inch’ of NATO territory after Russian fighter jets violated Estonian airspace.

‘The United States stands by our NATO allies in the face of these airspace violations, and I want to take this first opportunity to repeat and to emphasize the United States and our allies will defend every inch of NATO territory,’ Waltz said during opening remarks of the U.N. General Assembly high-level week. ‘Russia must urgently stop dangerous behavior.’

The warning marked one of Waltz’s first public statements since his Senate confirmation. It came days after three Russian MiG-31 jets flew deep into Estonian airspace — the closest such incursion to the Baltic nation’s Parliament building in years — raising fears Moscow is testing NATO’s resolve.

Fox News’ Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. 

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (September 22) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$112,214, a 2.9 percent decrease in 24 hours and its lowest valuation of the day. The cryptocurrency’s price peaked at US$113,384 on Monday.

Bitcoin price performance, September 22, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

Bitcoin dropped to the US$112,000 range after falling below a key support level, triggering the year’s largest long-liquidation event — over US$1.7 billion in leveraged long positions were closed.

The decline came even as some investor accumulation showed through surging exchange outflows and rising longs on platforms like Bitfinex, which added pressure from both sides.

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market is 56.74 percent, showing a slight rise week-on-week.

Ether (ETH) was trading at US$4,141.26, down by 7.9 percent. Its lowest valuation as of Monday was US$4,138.92, while its highest was US$4,213.42.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$217.12, a decrease of 8.7 percent over the last 24 hours to its lowest valuation of the day. Its highest value was US$223.83.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.83, down by 5.2 percent in the past 24 hours, also reaching its lowest valuation of the day as markets wrapped. Its highest level was US$2.86.
  • Sui (SUI) was valued at US$3.32, trading at its lowest valuation of the day and down by 8.8 percent over the past 24 hours. Its highest price point on Monday was US$3.40.
  • Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8156, down by 8.2 percent over 24 hours to its lowest value of the day. Its highest was US$0.832.

Crypto market insights

Total cryptocurrency liquidations have reached US$132.07 million in the past four hours, with long positions accounting for US$81.71 million and short positions reaching US$50.36 million. This activity signals bearish pressure in the derivatives market, as forced selling of longs often reflects market downside pressure.

Conversely, the BTC perpetual futures funding rate sits at 0.0081 percent, an indication of bullish sentiment.

Ethereum shows similar dynamics, with a funding rate of 0.002 percent; however, bullishness for Ethereum is milder versus Bitcoin. Open interest for BTC and ETH futures stands at US$81.91 billion and US$57.95 billion, respectively.

Anticipated regulatory hearings on crypto oversight, tentatively scheduled to be held by the end of the month, as well as key macroeconomic data releases and remarks from US Federal Reserve policymakers at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce 2025 Economic Outlook Luncheon, are expected to influence market direction this week.

Existing US home sales data is also due on Wednesday (September 24). It will give insight on the state of the housing market, one of the key components of consumer spending and overall economic health.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained firmly in neutral territory over the past week.

The past week’s negative funding rates on perpetual futures and long/short ratios suggest slight caution, but strong exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and recent whale buying show underlying bullish conviction.

CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Bitcoin price and Bitcoin volume.

Chart via CoinMarketCap.

Today’s crypto news to know

Coinbase launches Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) announced the launch of Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures, a monthly, cash-settled futures contract that offers equal exposure to 10 assets:

  • Coinbase’s own shares.
  • BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

The index follows an even-weighting methodology, with all 10 components representing 10 percent each, and will be rebalanced quarterly. It marks the first US-listed derivative combining traditional equities with crypto.

Strive to acquire Semler Scientific

Strive (NASDAQ:ASST), a former asset manager led by former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has agreed to acquire Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR), a former healthcare tech firm that shifted its strategy by adopting Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset in 2024. Strive itself became a Bitcoin treasury company in 2025 through a merger with Asset Entities, going public to pursue its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

The all-stock deal is valued at about US$1.34 billion. According to Reuters, the combined entity will hold over 10,900 BTC, making it one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders globally.

Strive announced a significant US$675 million Bitcoin purchase alongside the acquisition, boosting its Bitcoin holdings from about 70 BTC to almost 6,000 BTC before the acquisition closes. The deal also includes a 210 percent premium offer to Semler shareholders, exchanging each Semler share for 21.05 shares of Strive Class A stock.

“We are proud to announce this exciting strategic merger combining two pioneering Bitcoin treasury companies to form a scaled, innovative and accretive Bitcoin acquisition platform,” said Matt Cole, chairman and CEO of Strive.

Metaplanet becomes fifth largest corporate Bitcoin holder

Tokyo-based Metaplanet (TSE:3350,OTCQX:MTPLF) has cemented itself as a heavyweight in corporate crypto holdings, announcing the purchase of 5,419 BTC worth US$633 million.

The acquisition boosts its total stash to 25,555 BTC valued at nearly US$3 billion, making it the fifth largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net. The buy came at an average of about US$117,000 per Bitcoin, leaving the firm temporarily down almost 4 percent as spot prices hovered closer to US$112,500.

Despite the purchase, Metaplanet’s share price has struggled to keep pace. The company has tumbled by more than 30 percent over the past month, even as shares rose modestly this week.

London prepares for US$7 billion Bitcoin fraud trial

The UK is bracing for one of its most significant crypto trials as Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a US$7 billion Ponzi-style fraud, faces charges in London starting on September 29.

Qian allegedly ran Tianjin Lantian Gerui Electronic Technology, a scheme that lured nearly 130,000 investors in China with promises of triple-digit returns between 2014 and 2017.

After China’s crypto ban, she fled to Britain and converted proceeds into Bitcoin, some of which were later seized in UK money laundering probes linked to her associate Jian Wen, already convicted in 2024. Prosecutors have avoided direct fraud charges, instead focusing on offenses tied to the possession and transfer of illicit cryptocurrency.

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

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

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Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC,OTC:ALTHF) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) is pleased to announce that the latest research and development efforts for the CERENERGY(R) cell and battery pack have resulted in the design possibility of a higher-capacity battery system. Development has focused on an expanded module concept that delivers greater energy within the same casing. By shifting from the current 48-cell configuration to a beehive arrangement of 72 cells per module, each pack-comprising five modules-now achieves an energy capacity of 90 kWh (from 60 KWh) while maintaining the existing battery casing structure.

Highlights

– R&D work developed an expanded CERENERGY(R) module concept, increasing capacity from 48 to 72 cells per module in a beehive arrangement

– Each five-module pack now delivers 90 kWh (from 60 KWh) of energy while retaining the existing casing and factory setup, requiring no infrastructure changes.

– System-level benefits include higher energy and power density, improved thermal behaviour, and cost reductions of ~30% at module and pack level

– Thermal modelling confirms uniform heat distribution with no excessive build-up, resulting in lower internal resistance and stable performance

– Engineering refinements-simplified cell contacting, optimised welding, repositioned sensors, and a redesigned frame-improve layout, assembly efficiency, and long-term reliability

– The redesign enhances competitiveness in EUR/kWh and strengthens scalability towards full industrial production

– No final decision on final design as yet – further modelling work

– R&D work on incorporation into a grid pack has commenced

Importantly, this innovation requires no modification to the established factory design and setup. At the system level, the improvements deliver higher energy and power density, enhanced thermal performance, and cost reductions of approximately 30% at both the module and pack levels.

The redesign reduces inactive or unheated areas within the battery, with R&D efforts focused on analysing thermal distribution and heat accumulation during operation. Thermal modelling confirms that effective heat management is achievable, showing no excessive build-up during charging and discharging. Results demonstrate a uniform temperature profile, leading to lower internal resistance and more stable performance under load.

From an engineering perspective, the new module concept also resolves practical design challenges. It introduces simplified cell contacting, creating additional internal space and a cleaner layout. Further refinements include optimised welding techniques, repositioned temperature sensors, and a redesigned frame-collectively enhancing assembly efficiency, structural robustness, and long-term reliability.

At the system level, these advancements deliver higher energy and power density, improved thermal behaviour, and cost reductions of around 30% at both the module and pack levels. This results in a more competitive EUR/kWh and strengthens scalability towards full industrial production.

A final decision on the design has not yet been reached, as additional modelling work continues alongside ongoing R&D focused on achieving seamless integration into a grid-scale battery pack, ensuring optimised performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency for future commercial deployment.

Group Managing Director, Iggy Tan said ‘We are very encouraged by the outcome of our latest CERENERGY(R) development program. Achieving a 72–cell beehive module design that lifts pack capacity to 90 kWh-without any change to the existing casing or factory setup-is a significant milestone. Not only does this innovation increase energy density, it also simplifies engineering, enhances thermal management, and reduces cost by nearly 30%. These results strengthen the commercial competitiveness of CERENERGY(R) and confirm its scalability towards full industrial production. With each step, we are moving closer to delivering a next-generation, high-performance battery solution for the global energy storage market.’

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About Altech Batteries Ltd:

Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC,OTC:ALTHF) (FRA:A3Y) is a specialty battery technology company that has a joint venture agreement with world leading German battery institute Fraunhofer IKTS (‘Fraunhofer’) to commercialise the revolutionary CERENERGY(R) Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery. CERENERGY(R) batteries are the game-changing alternative to lithium-ion batteries. CERENERGY(R) batteries are fire and explosion-proof; have a life span of more than 15 years and operate in extreme cold and desert climates. The battery technology uses table salt and is lithium-free; cobalt-free; graphite-free; and copper-free, eliminating exposure to critical metal price rises and supply chain concerns.

The joint venture is commercialising its CERENERGY(R) battery, with plans to construct a 100MWh production facility on Altech’s land in Saxony, Germany. The facility intends to produce CERENERGY(R) battery modules to provide grid storage solutions to the market.

Source:
Altech Batteries Ltd

Contact:
Corporate
Iggy Tan
Managing Director
Altech Batteries Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechgroup.com

Martin Stein
Chief Financial Officer
Altech Batteries Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechgroup.com

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Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – On 20 January 2025, BPH Energy Limited (ASX:BPH) and Bounty Oil & Gas NL (Bounty) (ASX:BUY) as the PEP 11 Joint Venture announced that they had been given notice by the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) that the Joint Authority had refused the Joint Venture Applications made on 23 January 2020 (First Application) and 17 March 2021 (Second Application) (the Decision).

On 12 February 2025 BPH advised that investee Advent Energy Limited’s (BPH 36.1% direct interest) 100% subsidiary Asset Energy Pty Ltd had applied to the Federal Court for an Originating Application for judicial review pursuant to s 5 of the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) and s 39B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) to review a Decision of the Commonwealth-New South Wales Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority, constituted under section 56 of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cth).

The Company has previously announced that the Originating Application was listed for a 2-day hearing commencing on 16 September 2025 and 17 September 2025.

On 16 September after hearing from the parties on technical points of law, the Honourable Justice Jackson decided that the hearing should be conducted by him in NSW and adjourned the proceeding.

On 16 September initial orders reflecting that decision were published and the Company advised that further orders concerning Justice Jackson’s decision will be published once available.

These orders and reasons are now available at the following link.
https://www.abnnewswire.net/lnk/XD14L72C

Asset Energy Pty Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary of Advent Energy Ltd and lodged the Originating Application as Operator for and on behalf of the PEP11 Joint Venture Partners, Bounty Oil and Gas NL (ASX:BUY) and Asset Energy Pty Ltd.

About BPH Energy Limited:

BPH Energy Limited (ASX:BPH) is an Australian Securities Exchange listed company developing biomedical research and technologies within Australian Universities and Hospital Institutes.

The company provides early stage funding, project management and commercialisation strategies for a direct collaboration, a spin out company or to secure a license.

BPH provides funding for commercial strategies for proof of concept, research and product development, whilst the institutional partner provides infrastructure and the core scientific expertise.

BPH currently partners with several academic institutions including The Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research and Swinburne University of Technology (SUT).

Source:
BPH Energy Limited

Contact:
David Breeze
admin@bphenergy.com.au
www.bphenergy.com.au
T: +61 8 9328 8366

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Mali’s military government has approved a fresh round of mining agreements under its revised code.

On September 19, the country’s Council of Ministers ratified seven exploitation and exploration agreements.

According to Reuters, the deals cover some of Mali’s biggest gold operations, including Allied Gold’s (TSX:AAUC,NYSE:AAUC) Sadiola project, B2Gold’s (TSX:BTO,NYSE:BTG) Fekola mine, Resolute Mining’s (ASX:RSG,LSE:RSG) Syama site and Ganfeng Lithium’s (OTC Pink:GNENF,HKEX:1772) Bougouni lithium project.

The government said the agreements guarantee Mali a “non-reducible” stake in projects along with priority access to dividends, part of its drive to secure greater revenue from natural resources.

The approvals follow preliminary accords reached last year and reflect the provisions of the 2023 mining code, which lifted royalties to 10 percent from 6.5 percent and increased mandatory state and local ownership in mines to at least 35 percent from 20 percent. Companies such as Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV,LSE:EDV,OTCQX:EDVMF) have already signed deals on those terms, while Allied Gold, B2Gold and Ganfeng Lithium have not release any statements.

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B), by contrast, has resisted the government’s demands and remains locked in a confrontation that has now spilled into courts and international arbitration.

Tensions escalated in November 2024, when Malian authorities arrested four of the company’s employees, including a regional manager, on allegations of money laundering, terrorism financing and tax violations.

A judge later granted bail set at 50 billion CFA francs (about US$90.3 million), but prosecutors appealed, keeping the employees in jail pending review by the Court of Appeal, Bloomberg reported. The arrests are widely seen as part of a protracted standoff over Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto complex, once the company’s largest African operation.

Mali has pressed for a larger share of profits under the new mining code, while Barrick has resisted altering its existing arrangements. The dispute intensified this year when government forces twice removed bullion directly from the site.

In January, officials seized 3 metric tons of gold and blocked exports, forcing Barrick to suspend operations.

In July, military helicopters again landed unannounced at Loulo-Gounkoto and took more than a metric ton of gold, worth over US$117 million at prevailing prices, without company consent. Barrick has described the seizures as illegal and launched proceedings at the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes. The company also disputes the legitimacy of a provisional administrator installed at Loulo-Gounkoto following a local court order in June.

Despite the tensions, Mali remains one of Africa’s top gold producers, with output from mines operated by foreign companies forming a backbone of state revenues.

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

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Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ,OTC:QQCMF) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Questcorp’) is pleased to announce that it has been invited to Present on the Emerging Growth Conference Thursday September 25th, 2025.

Questcorp invites individual and institutional investors as well as advisors and analysts, to attend its real-time, interactive presentation on the Emerging Growth Conference.

The next Emerging Growth Conference is presenting on Thursday September 25th, 2025. This live, interactive online event will give existing shareholders and the investment community the opportunity to interact with the Company’s President, CEO and Founding Director in real time.

Mr. Dhillon will give a presentation and may subsequently open the floor for questions. Please submit your questions in advance to Questions@EmergingGrowth.com or ask your questions during the event and Mr. Dhillon will do his best to get through as many of them as possible.

Questcorp Mining Inc. will be presenting at 12:00PM Eastern time for 30 minutes.

Please register here to ensure you are able to attend the conference and receive any updates that are released.

https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1717091&tp_key=c78a55764a&sti=qqcmf

If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available on EmergingGrowth.com and on the Emerging Growth YouTube Channel, http://www.YouTube.com/EmergingGrowthConference. We will release a link to that after the event.

About the Emerging Growth Conference
The Emerging Growth conference is an effective way for public companies to present and communicate their new products, services and other major announcements to the investment community from the convenience of their office, in a time efficient manner.

The Conference focus and coverage includes companies in a wide range of growth sectors, with strong management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long term growth. Its audience includes potentially tens of thousands of Individual and Institutional investors, as well as Investment advisors and analysts.

All sessions will be conducted through video webcasts and will take place in the Eastern time zone.

About Questcorp Mining Inc.

Questcorp Mining is engaged in the business of the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in North America, with the objective of locating and developing economic precious and base metals properties of merit. The company holds an option to acquire an undivided 100-per-cent interest in and to mineral claims totalling 1,168.09 hectares comprising the North Island copper property, on Vancouver Island, B.C., subject to a royalty obligation. The company also holds an option to acquire an undivided 100-per-cent interest in and to mineral claims totalling 2,520.2 hectares comprising the La Union project located in Sonora, Mexico, subject to a royalty obligation.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Saf Dhillon
President & CEO

Questcorp Mining Inc.
saf@questcorpmining.ca
Tel. (604-484-3031)

Suite 550, 800 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2V6.

Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Except as required by the securities disclosure laws and regulations applicable to the Company, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (TSXV: SMN,OTC:SMREF) (OTCQB: SMREF) (‘Sun Summit’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to provide an update from its 2025 exploration program, including the addition of a second drill rig, at the JD Project, Toodoggone Mining District, north-central British Columbia.

Highlights:

  • Assays Pending: Assays from ten additional drill holes (totalling 3,340 meters) drilled at the Creek zone are pending.

  • Expansion of exploration program to 5,500+ meters: Over 5,500 meters of drilling is now planned at the JD Project, roughly 10% more than originally contemplated.

‘We are delighted to mobilize a second drill rig to the Creek Zone at the JD Property prior to the end of the drill season in order to follow up on the success from Hole CR-25-007,’ said Niel Marotta, CEO of Sun Summit Minerals. ‘The exceptional grades and strong continuity in this hole highlighted what we believe may be a new parallel zone, making it a top priority to test further while the drills are turning. We are also excited to begin drilling at the silver-rich Finn Zone, and, separately, to have completed 900 meters at Belle South, one of our most prospective porphyry targets. Expanding our understanding of mineralization at depth and the porphyry potential at JD will remain a key focus as we wrap up the 2025 program and look ahead to 2026 and beyond.’

Ongoing Exploration Program

The primary exploration goals at JD in 2025 are to advance and expand the Creek and Finn gold-silver targets and to generate and refine new priority targets across the project. Work is currently focused on the highly prospective 4.5 km long epithermal-related Finn to Creek corridor, as well as the 12 km long JD Porphyry trend. Exploration updates include:

Drilling at Creek Zone: Follow-up drilling has begun with a second drill rig at the Creek Zone. Holes are planned to follow-up and expand on results from CZ-25-007 (78.0 at 3.72 g/t gold, from 30.0 meters down hole). Step-out holes are designed to test the down-dip and northwest strike extent of strong epithermal-related gold mineralization intersected in CZ-25-007. The upper 78.0 meter interval of CZ-25-007 is in an area not previously tested by drilling and may represent a parallel zone of mineralization north of the main series of Creek Zone high-grade veins.

Drilling at Finn Zone: Drilling at the Finn Zone will include confirmation, infill, and step-out holes.  Holes are designed to evaluate the extent and continuity of high-grade and bulk-tonnage gold-silver mineralization, confirm structural controls and explore at depth to assess the geometry and grade of the mineralized footwall zone. Historical highlight intercepts (Figure 2) include:

  • 35.7 m of 7.26 g/t Au, 94 g/t Ag including 1.0 m of 215.4 g/t Au, 308 g/t Ag (JD95-0472)
  • 45.0 m of 3.02 g/t Au, 143 g/t Ag including 5.0 m of 8.18 g/t Au, 918 g/t Ag (JD95-0762)
  • 20.85 m of 8.76 g/t Au, 68 g/t Ag including 11.0 m of 15.1 g/t Au,108 g/t Ag (JD95-0972)
  • 22.0 m of 6.32 g/t Au, 46 g/t Ag including 12.6 m of 10.8 g/t Au, 66 g/t Ag (JD12-0033)

Drilling in the 1990s at the Finn zone primarily focused on a high-grade core covering an area of roughly 300 by 100 metres, with drill holes typically spaced at 25-metre intervals (see February 1, 2024, news release). Downhole sampling was inconsistent, leaving significant gaps in data, and several holes ended in strong gold-silver mineralization. Later drilling in 2012-2013 expanded the mineralized zone, extending it down-dip by 350 metres and along strike for 500 metres.

Drilling at Belle South: Over 900 meters of reconnaissance drilling across two holes at the Belle South Cu-Au porphyry target have now been completed. The significant Belle South magnetic-high was covered by the 2025 Phase I IP Survey, the results which have now been processed, inverted and interpreted (Figure 3 and see News Release Sept. 18, 2025). Similar to Amarc’s AuRORA discovery, Belle South demonstrates a strong chargeability-high coincident with a strong magnetic-high anomaly. Both holes have been logged and samples will be sent to the lab in the coming weeks. Results from the two holes will inform the geological understanding of one of the higher-priority porphyry targets identified this year within the project-scale 12 km long, JD Porphyry trend (see press release dated September 18, 2025).

Figure 1. Plan map showing drill collar location of CZ-25-007 and additional drill holes with pending results. The area of follow-up drilling is shown to the northwest of CZ-25-007. Selected highlights from the 2024 drill program at the Creek Zone are also shown (see October 2nd, 2024 and October 16th, 2024 news releases). See references below for sources of historical drill data.

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Figure 2. Map of the Finn Zone showing historical drill collar locations with selected highlights. The area targeted for 2025 drilling is outlined in red. See references below for sources of historical data.

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Figure 3. JD Porphyry Trend, Figure A: Map of the JD Project showing the recently acquired and compiled IP data (400m depth slice through the chargeability model). Inset photo looking south down McClair Creek showing parts of the 10 km long McClair Creek gossan. The Belle South porphyry target is situated above the gossan on a till covered plateau, where the coincident high-chargeability and high-magnetic intensity (Figure 3b) is located. Figure B. Map of the JD Project showing total magnetic intensity data acquired in 2021 overlain with IP lines and key target areas.

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Figure 4. Map of the Toodoggone District showing the location of the JD Project in relation to other development and exploration projects. Data sourced from Thesis, TDG and Centerra’s corporate websites. The QP has been unable to verify the information and that the information is not necessarily indicative to the mineralization on the property that is the subject of the disclosure.

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National Instrument 43-101 Disclosure

This news release has been reviewed and approved by Sun Summit’s Vice President Exploration, Ken MacDonald, P. Geo., a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Some technical information contained in this release is historical in nature and has been compiled from public sources believed to be accurate. The historical technical information has not been verified by Sun Summit and may in some instances be unverifiable dependent on the existence of historical drill core and grab samples.

Community Engagement

Sun Summit is engaging with First Nations on whose territory our projects are located and is discussing their interests and identifying contract and work opportunities, as well as opportunities to support community initiatives. The Company looks forward to continuing to work with local and regional First Nations with ongoing exploration.

About the JD Project

The JD Project is located in the Toodoggone mining district in north-central British Columbia, a highly prospective deposit-rich mineral trend. The project covers an area of over 15,000 hectares and is in close proximity to active exploration and development projects, such as Thesis Gold’s Lawyers and Ranch projects, TDG Gold’s Baker-Shasta projects, Amarc Resource’s AuRORA project, Centerra’s Gold’s Kemess East and Underground projects, as well as the past-producing Kemess open pit copper-gold mine.

The project is 450 kilometres northwest of the city of Prince George, and 25 kilometres north of the Sturdee airstrip. It is proximal to existing infrastructure in place to support the past-producing Kemess mine, including roads and a hydroelectric power line.

The JD Project is in a favourable geological environment characterized by both high-grade epithermal gold and silver mineralization, as well as porphyry-related copper and gold mineralization. Some historical exploration, including drilling, geochemistry and geophysics, has been carried out on the property, however the project area is largely underexplored.

About Sun Summit

Sun Summit Minerals (TSXV: SMN,OTC:SMREF) (OTCQB: SMREF) is a mineral exploration company focused on the discovery, expansion and advancement of district scale gold and copper assets in British Columbia. The Company’s diverse portfolio includes the JD and Theory projects in the Toodoggone region of north-central B.C., and the Buck Project in central B.C.

Further details are available at www.sunsummitminerals.com.

References

  1. Hawkins, P.A. (1998), 1997 Exploration Report on the Creek Zone for Antares Mining and Exploration Corporation and AGC Americas Gold Corporation, JD Property, Toodoggone River Area, Omineca Mining Division, Internal Report #98-065-1.

Link to Figures

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On behalf of the board of directors

Niel Marotta
Chief Executive Officer & Director
info@sunsummitminerals.com

For further information, contact:

Matthew Benedetto, Simone Capital
mbenedetto@simonecapital.ca
Tel. 416-817-1226

Forward-Looking Information

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements, which involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate, that the management’s assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Generally forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as ‘anticipate’, ‘will’, ‘expect’, ‘may’, ‘continue’, ‘could’, ‘estimate’, ‘forecast’, ‘plan’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may include, but are not limited to, the timing of and size and scope of the drill program at the JD property; indications and results from drilling may be materially different; the Company’s exploration plans, expectations and forecasts. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect which, without limiting the generality of the following, include: the Company’s ability to complete the drill program as currently contemplated; the anticipated results based on current indications; risks inherent in exploration activities; volatility and sensitivity to market prices; volatility and sensitivity to capital market fluctuations; and fluctuations in metal prices. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof or the dates specifically referenced in this press release, where applicable. Except as required by applicable securities laws and regulation, Sun Summit disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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FPX Nickel Corp. ( TSX-V: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF ) (‘ FPX ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to announce the signing of an option agreement to acquire up to 100% of the Advocate Nickel Property (‘ Advocate ‘ or the ‘ Property ‘) in Newfoundland . Concurrently, the Company is pleased to report that the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (‘ JOGMEC ‘) has accepted Advocate as the first Designated Property within the FPX-JOGMEC Generative Alliance, and that a significant work program is planned to expand upon the encouraging Davis Tube Recoverable (‘ DTR ‘) nickel values obtained from surface sampling to-date.

Highlights

  • The large, highly prospective, Advocate Nickel Property covers 86.25 km 2 and includes over 45 km strike length of serpentinized ultramafic rocks, the suitable host rock formation for awaruite mineralization
  • Three sizeable zones of awaruite mineralization have been discovered to date at Advocate, with surface rock samples returning DTR nickel grades of up to 0.14% and remaining open in all directions
  • JOGMEC and FPX have established a budget of $450,000 for Advocate exploration activities in 2025, with work expected to define drill targets at one or more zones through property-wide rock sampling and grid-based top-of-bedrock sampling in areas with limited outcrop

‘After reviewing over 50 targets in 10 jurisdictions worldwide, including 11 in Newfoundland , we have selected Advocate as the first Designated Project to be advanced by our FPX-JOGMEC Generative Alliance,’ commented Keith Patterson , FPX’s Vice President, Exploration. ‘Geologically, we see many similarities between awaruite mineralization at Advocate and our Baptiste Project in British Columbia , which boasts Probable Mineral Reserves of 1,488 Mt at an average grade of 0.13% DTR nickel (per the Company’s 2023 preliminary feasibility study). We are excited to unearth the full potential at Advocate through high-quality, systematic exploration over the coming years in tandem with our partners.’

Advocate Nickel Property

The Advocate Nickel Property is located in north-central Newfoundland , approximately 20 km southwest of the historic mining town of Baie Verte (Figure 1). The mineral licenses are 8,625 hectares in size, covering highly prospective, serpentinized ultramafic rocks and include over 45 km of strike length of the Advocate Complex ophiolite. Access to the Property is via a good quality network of logging roads, generally no more than 5 to 10 km from the Trans Canada Highway or Newfoundland highway 410. The Property vendor currently operates a deep-sea port at Pine Cove, approximately 50 km northeast of the Property.

Reconnaissance rock sampling to date, with over 200 samples collected to-date, has delineated three zones of high-grade awaruite mineralization, including the Wolverine Pond, Birchy Lake North, and Birchy Lake targets.

Wolverine Pond Zone

The Wolverine Pond target covers an area of approximately 1,600m x 500m and remains open in several directions. Awaruite mineralization is currently defined by 28 rock samples which have returned up to 0.14% DTR nickel and show the following distribution of DTR nickel grades:

DTR Ni (%)

Number of samples

> 0.10

4

0.08 – 0.10

1

0.06 – 0.08

10

0.04 – 0.06

11

2

Future planned work at the Wolverine Pond Zone includes additional rock sampling and top-of-bedrock sampling in areas of till cover to more precisely delineate awaruite mineralization. Successful results from these planned programs would be expected to lead to an inaugural drill program.

Birchy Lake Zone

The Birchy Lake target is currently defined by sixteen surface rock samples covering a 500 x 400 metre area, with the zone remaining open in most directions. Of these sixteen rock samples, fifteen returned greater than 0.04% Davis Tube Recoverable (‘ DTR ‘) nickel, four returned greater than or equal to 0.08% DTR nickel, and the highest-grade sample returned 0.12% DTR nickel.

Next steps at the Birchy Lake Zone include additional rock sampling and top-of-bedrock sampling in areas of till cover. It is expected that this work will lead to the delineation of drill targets at Birchy Lake.

The Birchy Lake North target is defined by only five rock samples covering an approximately 500 m strike length. It remains open to the northeast and southwest. DTR nickel grades range from 0.07% to 0.13%. Significantly more rock sampling and top-of-bedrock sampling is warranted at this zone.

Advocate Nickel Mineralogy and Total Nickel Values

Mineralogical analysis in the form of QEMSCAN (Quantitative Evaluation of Minerals by Scanning Electron Microscopy) was performed on eleven sub-samples of the magnetic fraction of Advocate rock samples produced by DTR magnetic separation. The presence of awaruite was confirmed in all eleven samples tested; higher-grade samples were determined to contain abundant coarse-grained awaruite. The presence of coarse-grained awaruite provides additional confidence that the awaruite at Advocate is likely to be recoverable using magnetic separation similar to that demonstrated in bench- and pilot-scale testing for Baptiste mineralization.

Total nickel values in ultramafic rock samples collected to date from the Advocate Property range from 0.18% to 0.29% and average 0.23%. These values are consistent with typical background nickel values from ultramafic rocks sampled globally and do not represent potentially recoverable nickel. The high DTR nickel values obtained from the Advocate zones indicate that the nickel in these target areas is primarily contained in awaruite with grain sizes sufficiently coarse to be recovered by magnetic separation.

FPX-JOGMEC Joint Venture

After careful review of both geological and business considerations, JOGMEC has elected to accept the Advocate Nickel Property as the first new Designated Property to be advanced to project specific work within the broader FPX-JOGMEC Generative Alliance. Going forward, JOGMEC will have the ability to obtain a 60% interest in Advocate and will fund 60% of expenditures; FPX will hold the remaining 40% interest in Advocate and will fund 40% of expenditures for the project.

A preliminary budget of $450,000 has been approved for Advocate for 2025, in addition to the $1.5 million budget for ongoing global generative activities. Ongoing exploration at Advocate includes property-wide rock sampling and excavator test pitting to allow for rock sampling in areas without outcrop due to till cover. The goal of the current program is to delineate drill targets at one or more zones by year-end.

Option Agreement Terms

The Company has signed an option agreement (‘ Agreement ‘) to acquire up to 100% of the Advocate Nickel Property from Shoreline Exploration Inc. (‘ Shoreline ‘). The Agreement splits the option into a three-year first option (the ‘ First Option ‘) which allows the Company to acquire up to 80% of the Property, and an additional five-year option (the ‘ Second Option ‘) allowing the Company to purchase the remaining 20%. An overview of the option terms is presented below.

First Option

  • Three-year term
  • Staged cash payments totaling $225,000
  • Staged work commitments totaling $2,500,000
  • The Company to earn an 80% interest in the Advocate Nickel Property upon completion of the First Option work commitments and cash payments

Second Option

  • Five-year term commencing on the completion of the First Option
  • Cash payment of $6,000,000 to purchase the remaining 20% of the Advocate Nickel Property for a total of 100% ownership

Sampling and Analytical Method

One- to two-kilogram rock samples were collected in the field from outcrop or locally sourced float in areas where outcrop was unavailable. Locations were documented using handheld GPS units. Once bagged, tagged, and sorted, samples were shipped to Activation Laboratories in Ancaster, Ontario .

Sample preparation involved crushing the entire sample to 80% less than 2 mm, riffle splitting 250 g, and pulverization of the split to greater than 95% passing 74 microns. Analytical procedures included whole rock analysis by lithium metaborate/tetraborate fusion ICPOES, Davis Tube magnetic separation, and lithium borate fusion XRF analysis on the magnetic separate. The DTR nickel grade is calculated by multiplying the magnetic separate XRF fusion nickel value by the weight of the magnetic fraction, divided by total recorded weight.

QA/QC procedures included the insertion of industry-standard commercial standards in all phases of the analytical procedures, duplicates at multiple stages in the preparation procedures and blanks. All QA/QC protocols were performed by Activation Laboratories. The DTR method is a bench scale metallurgical test procedure and is used to provide a measure of magnetically recoverable nickel and is the global, industry standard for geometallurgical testing for magnetic recovery operations and exploration projects.

Qualified Person

Keith Patterson , P.Geo., FPX’s Vice President, Exploration, FPX’s Qualified Person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this news release.

About FPX Nickel Corp.

FPX Nickel Corp.  is focused on the exploration and development of the Baptiste Nickel Project, located in central British Columbia , and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy mineralization known as awaruite.  For more information, please view the Company’s website at https://fpxnickel.com/ or contact Martin Turenne , President and CEO, at (604) 681-8600 or ceo@fpxnickel.com .

On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.

‘Martin Turenne’
Martin Turenne , President, CEO and Director

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements address future events and conditions and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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The new store reopens featuring an all-new design, Apple’s latest retail innovations, and a special Today at Apple session with supergroup Number_i

Apple® today announced the grand reopening of Apple Ginza on Friday, September 26, located in the vibrant Ginza district where Apple’s retail journey in Japan began more than two decades ago. Opened in 2003 as Apple’s first store outside the U.S., Apple Ginza now returns in an all-new four-story design that brings together the best of Apple’s products, services, and experiences in one beautifully reimagined space.

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Apple Ginza will reopen on Friday, September 26, located in the vibrant Ginza district where Apple’s retail journey in Japan began more than two decades ago.

‘Apple Ginza holds a special place in our hearts as our very first Retail store outside the US, and its opening more than 20 years ago marked a new chapter in how we connect with our customers around the world,’ said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. ‘This reopening is another incredible milestone on our journey here in Japan, and a symbol of our strong ties to customers and communities across the country. We couldn’t be more excited to open the doors to this beautifully redesigned space, share our latest products, and build on the incredible history we share.’

‘We’re so excited to reopen Apple Ginza in its original location, with a magical new experience for our customers,’ said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail and People. ‘We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to this iconic store with an all-new design and incredible local programming, where they can experience the very best of Apple’s products and services.’

Discover and Shop Apple

At Apple Ginza, customers can discover and shop the full lineup of Apple products, including iPhone® 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch® Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 and AirPods Pro® 3, as well as accessories like the iPhone Air Bumper, the iPhone Air Case with MagSafe®, and the all-new Crossbody Strap. Customers can celebrate the opening with a special-edition Apple Gift Card, available only at this store for a limited time.

Customers can experience only-at-Apple retail services like personalized shopping sessions with an Apple Specialist, monthly financing options, and upgrading through the Apple Trade In® program — a great way to apply the value of a current device toward the purchase of a new one. The dedicated Apple Pickup area makes it easy for customers to order from the Apple Store® online and collect in-store at a time that’s convenient for them.

Special Sessions

To celebrate the reopening, Apple Ginza will launch a special Today at Apple® Spotlight session in collaboration with Japanese supergroup Number_i, exploring Spatial Audio and spatial video through their single, ‘U.M.A.’ The session will debut exclusively at Apple Ginza before expanding to stores across Japan on October 11. Fans can also book one-on-one demos of Apple Vision Pro to step into an immersive behind-the-scenes look at the ‘U.M.A.’ music video in the Spatial Gallery app.

Customers can explore the full range of daily Today at Apple sessions, including the new and updated ‘Tips: What’s New on iOS 26’ and ‘Say Hello to iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro,’ providing more ways to get the most out of the latest Apple products.

Designed for Tokyo

Like all Apple facilities, Apple Ginza’s operations are powered by 100 percent renewable energy. The store’s thoughtful layout combines sustainability with a distinctly modern design, incorporating regionally sourced materials and a double-skin glass façade with adaptive louvers that help regulate light and temperature throughout the day. Its reimagined layout floods each floor with natural light and offers balcony-like spaces overlooking the vibrant streets of Ginza. Inside, warm wooden paneling nods to Japanese design.

The new store also features varied table and seating heights to support all customers as they shop for their favorite devices, and dedicated spaces for services, including Genius Bar to personalized setup.

Customers are encouraged to download a custom wallpaper , listen to a curated Apple Music Ginza Playlist , and sign up for upcoming Today at Apple sessions . Apple Ginza opens to customers Friday, September 26, at 10 a.m. JST.

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