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Can Fever guard Caitlin Clark play in WNBA playoffs?

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ATLANTA — Caitlin Clark is not eligible to return for the Indiana Fever for the rest of the season, even if she was fully recovered and able to play.

While Clark could have returned at any point in the regular season, each team needs to submit an active roster ahead of the WNBA playoffs. Only players on that submitted active roster are eligible to play in the postseason.

Clark, who is out for the season with a right groin injury, was left off the active roster. The 2024 Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA First Team honoree was limited to 13 games with various injuries, including those to her left quad, left groin, right groin, and left ankle.

The other four Fever players with season-ending injuries — Sydney Colson (left ACL), Aari McDonald (right foot), Sophie Cunningham (right MCL) and Chloe Bibby (right knee) — were also left off the Fever’s playoff active roster.

That left the Fever with 11 players on the active roster, four of which are signed with hardship waivers: Odyssey Sims, Aerial Powers, Shey Peddy and Bree Hall.

Indiana has had 10 available players throughout the playoffs so far, as Damiris Dantas suffered a concussion last week and has missed all three games. Should the Fever advance further in the playoffs, Dantas would be eligible to return as she was listed on the Fever’s playoff active roster.

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Bills edge out Dolphins on ‘Thursday Night Football’: How it happened

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The Miami Dolphins look like a fish out of water.

Attempting to save their season from the dreaded 0-3 start, Miami made the trek to western New York for a battle against the Buffalo Bills. While the final score was closer than expected, 31-21, Buffalo never really had to sweat.

They came close, however, before Zach Sieler’s roughing the kicker penalty changed everything. The turning point in the contest – it awarded the Bills with a new set of downs when the game was tied.

Regardless, this was a performance that likely cooled the hot seats for Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier in Miami – at least momentarily.

Now the Bills move to 3-0 on the season, despite not looking their best in the young season.

A win is a win though and the Bills will certainly enjoy adding another one in that column. Now both teams head off for the mini-bye before returning to action in Week 4.

Here’s how the action unfolded from Buffalo.

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, highlights, and more from the Bills-Dolphins ‘Thursday Night Football’ game in Week 3 below.

Bills vs. Dolphins takeaways

  • Dolphins’ biggest issue may not be coaching

Everyone loves to blame the coaching staff, but the Dolphins have a roster littered with issues. They lack depth in the trenches and it appears they ignored the defense all offseason. Injuries in the secondary make it almost impossible to win in the modern NFL.

  • Bills’ win covers bigger issues under the hood for now

The Bills might be 3-0, but this game wasn’t supposed to be close and it still took a costly penalty to set up the game-winning score. It’s not exactly inspiring after the Jets mostly beat themselves in Week 2 and the Ravens had to blow a 15-point lead with less than five minutes to go. They might still be the favorites, but this defense needs plenty of work if Buffalo wants to be playing in February.

  • The Dolphins need more from Tua Tagovailoa to win games

It’s not his fault, but Tagovailoa’s health remains a primary concern whenever he steps on the field. If that weren’t a concern, you would spend the entire game waiting for the back-breaking mistake. Tagovailoa cost his team with an interception late and, to make it even worse, that wasn’t exactly the most surprising outcome.

Bills vs. Dolphins final score: Buffalo 31, Miami 21

Bills-Dolphins score update: Prater seals it

That’ll do it for this one in Buffalo. Tagovailoa’s interception comes back to haunt the Dolphins as Prater knocks through the field goal for a 10-point lead.

Bills 31, Dolphins 21

Tua Tagovailoa tosses interception with three minutes to go

Tagovailoa has been begging to throw an interception with some of these throws tonight. He finally tosses one to the wrong team as Terrel Bernard steps in front to take it away. Miami was on the edge of the red zone, but will now need a stop to get the ball back with three minutes to go.

Bills-Dolphins score update: Buffalo back in front after costly penalty

Miami had Buffalo stopped around midfield, but Zach Sieler was flagged for roughing the kicker, and the Bills got a new set of downs. Khalil Shakir ends up making the Dolphins pay with a 15-yard catch-and-run touchdown a few plays later.

Bills 28, Dolphins 21 

Bills-Dolphins score update: Tyreek Hill TD for the tie

The Dolphins won’t go quietly into the night. Instead, they might just win this thing. Miami converted a fourth down to begin the quarter and finished the drive off with a touchdown pass to Hill, who promptly celebrates with a few flips. We’re all knotted up at 21 apiece and it’s setting up for a fun finish.

Bills 21, Dolphins 21 

End of the third quarter: Bills lead with 15 minutes to go

The third quarter was fairly uneventful, especially after the Bills scored to begin the half. Both defenses have found their game, but Miami has a crucial third down as we get set to begin the fourth.

Teams trading punts in the third quarter

The scoring has slowed down as both teams have failed to gain any traction on offense after the opening drive TD. Miami has the ball back, trailing by seven.

Who is Ryan Fitzpatrick?

Fitzpatrick currently serves as an analyst for Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football” coverage. A former NFL quarterback, Fitzpatrick was well-traveled throughout his career, making stops with the St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins and the then-Washington Football Team. In other words, he saw plenty of the NFL landscape during his 17 seasons.

Bills-Dolphins score update: James Cook puts Buffalo ahead

The Bills are back on top thanks to a Cook rushing touchdown to open the second half. However, the story is that this game is getting chippy, with a few skirmishes between both teams. That’ll be something to monitor in the second half.

Bills 21, Dolphins 14

Josh Allen stats at halftime

  • Completions/attempts (%): 11/13 (84.6%)
  • Passing yards: 97
  • Passing TDs: 2
  • INTs: 0
  • Rating: 137.3
  • Rush attempts: 1
  • Rushing yards: 0

Tua Tagovailoa stats at halftime

  • Completions/attempts (%): 12/18 (66.7%)
  • Passing yards: 66
  • Passing TDs: 1
  • INTs: 0
  • Rating: 91.4
  • Rush attempts: 2
  • Rushing yards: 10

Dalton Kincaid stats at halftime

  • Catches (Targets): 3 (4)
  • Receiving yards: 41
  • Touchdowns: 1

De’Von Achane stats at halftime

  • Rush attempts: 6
  • Rushing yards: 35
  • Catches (Targets): 5 (7)
  • Receiving yards: 10
  • Touchdowns: 0

Halftime: All tied up at the break

A silence has fallen over Highmark Stadium heading into the intermission. Miami’s drive to end the half has seemingly shocked everyone associated with the home team as the heavy favorites have work to do in the second half. If Miami’s defense can step up, we’re in for a wild finish.

Bills 14, Dolphins 14

Bills-Dolphins score update: Miami ties it with a Jaylen Waddle TD

Somehow, this game is tied. The Bills have dominated the first half, but that missed field goal from Prater gave the Dolphins some life. They marched 71 yards and cap off the 16-play drive with a touchdown from Waddle to even the score.

Bills 14, Dolphins 14

Matt Prater misses field goal attempt from 39

You thought Buffalo was scoring another touchdown, didn’t you? Yeah, color us surprised as well. Following the first negative play of the game, Prater misses a 39-yard field goal wide left. Very wide left. As in, it never stood a chance. 

Dolphins fail to respond again, punt it away

The real Miami Dolphins have joined the program. It’s another three-and-out for McDaniel’s crew and this one had even less action than the last one. The Bills take over at their own 27, looking for a 73-yard touchdown drive to add to the previous two.

Bills-Dolphins score update: Buffalo takes the lead

Aside from one incompletion, the Bills have gained at least one yard on every play. That certainly isn’t a recipe for success for Miami and Buffalo is making it look easy. The rookie, Jackson Hawes, gets in on the action, scoring his first career touchdown to cap off the 63-yard drive.

Bills 14, Dolphins 7

End of first quarter: Buffalo in control despite tied score

The game isn’t over after the first quarter like many expected, but the Bills still haven’t been given a reason to sweat after the first 15 minutes. They are driving for the lead and the Miami defense still hasn’t forced a negative play. It’ll be tough for McDaniel’s team to steal a win if they can’t turn it around soon. 

Bills 7, Dolphins 7

Dolphins can’t respond, forced to punt after three-and-out

Miami looked like a different team on their second drive, unable to get anything going. They pick up just seven yards, including two on the ground from Tagovailoa. Many fans were likely holding their breath as the quarterback dove forward to pick up a couple of yards. After the punt, the Bills take over at their own 36.

Bills-Dolphins score update: Dalton Kincaid scores TD

As expected, the Dolphins defense looked like traffic cones on the Bills’ opening drive. It takes just seven plays for Buffalo to drive 70 yards for the score as Kincaid hauls in the 20-yard touchdown to tie things up.

Bills 7, Dolphins 7

Was Tyreek Hill out of bounds?

The Dolphins might’ve scored on their opening drive, but they did appear to benefit from a missed call on third down. Tua Tagovailoa found Tyreek Hill for a first-down reception, but the receiver bobbled the ball. After checking out the replay, it appears Hill only got one foot in bounds. The Bills did not challenge and it ultimately cost them. 

Bills-Dolphins score update: Ollie Gordon II’s first career TD puts Miami on top

Well, how about that. No one gave the Dolphins a chance in this game and the Dolphins get the scoring started with a six-minute drive that goes 47 yards before Gordon plunges into the end zone. Buffalo’s defense looked like what we expected from Miami on that opening drive. Not too shabby for Mike McDaniel and company in the early going.

Dolphins 7, Bills 0

What time does Bills vs. Dolphins start?

  • Date: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
  • Time: 8:15 p.m. ET  

What TV channel is Bills vs. Dolphins on today?

  • Buffalo market: WKBW
  • Miami market: WFOR

National viewers will have to stream the matchup on Amazon Prime Video, the home of ‘TNF.’

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Bills vs. Dolphins prediction

This is a prime example of two franchises headed in opposite directions. Buffalo looks like the cream of the crop and is a legitimate Super Bowl contender, while Miami looks like a runaway train. The Dolphins’ offensive line might be bad, but their defense is putrid: The unit allowed 33 points in back-to-back weeks and Buffalo might just double that.

The Bills are running a few impressive streaks: Five straight AFC East titles, 24 games of not losing the turnover battle, and they have won their last eight home matchups vs. Miami. Those streaks will continue tonight.

Buffalo obliterates Miami.

Prediction: Bills 41, Dolphins 13

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Bills vs. Dolphins live stream

‘Thursday Night Football’ is only available to National viewers via streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the home of ‘TNF.’

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Josh Allen arrives for ‘Thursday Night Football’ vs. Dolphins

The reigning NFL MVP arrives for the Bills’ Week 3 matchup and is wearing the second of nine custom hats designed by patients at Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital. After each home game, his hat will be auctioned off to support the Patricia Allen Fund.

Dolphins inactives vs. Bills

Bills inactives vs. Dolphins

AFC East standings

  1. Buffalo Bills (2-0) 
  2. New England Patriots (1-1) 
  3. New York Jets (0-2) 
  4. Miami Dolphins (0-2) 

Is Jaylen Waddle playing tonight?

Waddle is active for tonight’s game against the Bills. He had been listed as questionable with a shoulder injury he suffered in the Week 1 loss against the Colts.

He’s expected to have a full workload tonight.

Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins? 

The Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six. 

Pittsburgh and Dallas have the unique distinction of playing each other more than any other team combination in Super Bowl history with three matchups. 

Super Bowl odds

  • 1. Buffalo Bills (+500)
  • 2. Baltimore Ravens (+550)
  • 3. Green Bay Packers (+650)
  • 4. Philadelphia Eagles (+700)
  • 5. Detroit Lions (+1400)
  • 6. Kansas City Chiefs (+1500)
  • 7. Los Angeles Chargers (+1600)
  • 8. Los Angeles Rams (+1800)
  • T9. San Francisco 49ers (+2200)
  • T9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2200)

Josh Allen nose injury

The Buffalo Bills’ quarterback added a visor to his helmet ahead of the team’s practice session on Tuesday. The change comes after Allen suffered an injury to his nose in Week 2’s clash with the New York Jets, when defensive tackle Micheal Clemons’ left hand wacked him in the face as Allen took a sack.

The injury caused Allen to miss about a minute and a half of the first quarter – just two plays. He returned to the game for the start of the second quarter with cotton gauze shoved up his left nostril. – Jack McKessy

2025 NFL MVP odds

  • T-1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (+325)
  • T-1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (+325)
  • T-3. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (+800)
  • T-3. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (+800)
  • 5. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (+1400)
  • T-6. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (+1800)
  • T-6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (+1800)
  • 8. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2000)
  • 9. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (+3000)
  • 10. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (+3500)

Who are the ‘Thursday Night Football’ announcers for Amazon Prime Video? 

Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) will be in the broadcast booth for Prime Video, with Kaylee Hartung (sideline) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) providing additional coverage.  

The Prime Video pregame, halftime and postgame shows feature Charissa Thompson as host, as well as former NFL players Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tony Gonzalez, Richard Sherman and Andrew Whitworth as analysts.  

Taylor Rooks is the feature reporter for Prime Video’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ coverage.

How old is Al Michaels?

Michaels, who is once again serving as the play-by-play voice of Amazon Prime’s ‘Thursday Night Football,’ is 80 years old. He will turn 81 in November and has worked on network sports television since 1971.

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A’ja Wilson’s 38 pace Aces past Storm into WNBA semis: Highlights, score

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The Las Vegas Aces are moving on to their seventh consecutive semifinal appearance.

The No. 2 seed Aces defeated the No. 7 seed Seattle Storm 74-73 on Thursday in a decisive Game 3, behind a dominant 38-point performance from A’ja Wilson, the newly minted Co-Defensive Player of the Year. The Aces’ win sets up a semifinal matchup against the No. 6 seed Indiana Fever beginning Sunday.

‘I am so proud of my team, we were resilient, that’s what we need to be in these playoffs and I love each and every last one of them,’ said Wilson, whose stat line was rounded out by five rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks. ‘The job’s not done, it’s just first round and we have to get ready for the next one.’

Storm guard Erica Wheeler hit a pull up jumper with 19.3 seconds remaining to give the Storm a 73-72 lead. The Aces responded on the next possession with a go-ahead tip shot from Jackie Young, who cleaned up a miss from Wilson to retake the lead with 12.4 remaining. The Storm had a look at a game-winner, but Wheeler missed a jumper and Gabby Williams couldn’t get another shot off before the buzzer rang and the lights in Michelob Arena went off in celebration.

Wilson, Jackie Young (14 points) and Chelsea Gray (12 points) combined for 64 of the Aces’ 74 points. Wilson’s 38-points tied her playoff career high.

Wheeler and Nneka Ogwumike finished 16 points each for the Storm. Skylar Diggins added 13 points.

Storm vs. Aces highlights

End of Q3: Las Vegas Aces 52, Seattle Storm 48

The Aces have a four-point lead over the Storm heading into the fourth quarter.

A’ja Wilson is carrying the Aces to the finish line with 27 points, five rebounds and two assists. Wilson, Chelsea Gray (10 points) and Jackie Young (nine points) have combined for 46 of the Aces 52 points, while the rest of the team has only scored six points.

Erica Wheeler has a team-high 12 point off the bench, while Skylar Diggins has 10 points and three rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike is up to seven points (1-of-7 FG, 0-of-1 3PT), but is still looking to get going. The Storm is collectively shooting 36.2% from the field and 5-of-12 from the 3-point line.

Halftime: Las Vegas Aces 33, Seattle Storm 26

The Las Vegas Aces have a seven-point advantage heading into halftime following a low-scoring first half.

Aces center A’ja Wilson is the only player to reach double-digits with 13 points, five rebounds and two assists through two quarters. Jackie Young added nine points, while Chelsea Gray has seven. Twenty of the Aces 33 points came in the paint.

The Storm were held to seven points in the second quarter. Erica Wheeler has a team-high seven points off the bench, while Skylar Diggins added five points (1-of-5 FG, 1-of-2 3PT) and two assists. Nneka Ogwumike is still looking for her first field goal, going 0-of-4 from the field and 0-of-1 from the 3-point line.

End of Q1: Seattle Storm 19, Las Vegas Aces 14

The Storm went on an 8-0 run to end the first quarter and lead by five points.

‘We are going to set the tone defensively and try to build on that in the second quarter,’ Storm guard Skylar Diggins said.

Diggins had five points in the quarter including a rainbow 3-pointer. Erica Wheeler added five points off the bench.

A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young have six points each for the Aces, who are trying to recover from their first loss in 17 games on Tuesday.

What time is Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces?

The Las Vegas Aces host the Seattle Storm in the decisive Game 3 on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT) at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.

How to watch Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces: TV, stream

  • Time: 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT)
  • Location: Michelob Ultra Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)

Starting lineups

Las Vegas Aces starting lineup

Head coach: Becky Hammon

  • 0 Jackie Young | G 6′ 0′ – Notre Dame
  • 1 Kierstan Bell | F 6′ 1′ – Florida Gulf Coast
  • 3 NaLyssa Smith | F 6′ 4′ – Baylor
  • 12 Chelsea Gray | G 5′ 11′ – Duke
  • 22 A’ja Wilson | C 6′ 5′ – South Carolina

Seattle Storm starting lineup

Head coach: Noelle Quinn

  • 3 Nneka Ogwumike | F 6′ 2′ – Stanford
  • 4 Skylar Diggins | G 5′ 9′ – Notre Dame
  • 5 Gabby Williams | F 5′ 11′ – UConn
  • 13 Ezi Magbegor | F 6′ 4′ – Australia
  • 20 Brittney Sykes | G 5′ 9′ – Syracuse

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Is Clayton Kershaw the best left-handed pitcher of all time?

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Los Angeles Dodgers longtime ace Clayton Kershaw announced Thursday, Sept. 18 that the 2025 season will be the last of his 18-year career.

Kershaw was selected by the Dodgers in the first round of the 2006 draft and played his whole career in L.A., where he racked up 222 wins, 3,039 strikeouts, three Cy Young Awards, two World Series titles and the 2014 National League MVP.

But where does the lefty land among the best southpaw starters of all-time? Here are the top 10 left-handed pitchers, by WAR, according to Baseball Reference:

Best left-handed pitchers of all-time, by WAR

1. Lefty Grove

  • WAR: 113.2
  • Years played: 1925–1941
  • Teams: Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox
  • Stats: 300 wins, 3.06 ERA, 2,266 strikeouts in 3,940⅔ innings
  • Accolades: AL MVP in 1931, won ERA title nine times

2. Randy Johnson

  • WAR: 103.5
  • Years played: 1988-2009
  • Teams: Montreal Expos, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants
  • Stats: 303 wins, 3.29 ERA, 4,875 strikeouts in 4,135⅓ innings
  • Accolades: Five-time Cy Young Award winner, World Series MVP in 2001

3. Warren Spahn

  • WAR: 92.6
  • Years played: 1942-65
  • Teams: Braves, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants
  • Stats: 363 wins, 3.09 ERA, 2,583 strikeouts, 5,243⅔ innings
  • Accolades: 1957 Cy Young Award winner, 17-time All-Star

4. Eddie Plank

  • WAR: 88.0
  • Years played: 1901-1917
  • Teams: Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis Browns
  • Stats: 326 wins, 2.35 ERA, 2,246 strikeouts, 4,495⅔ innings
  • Accolades: Three-time World Series champion.

5. Steve Carlton

  • WAR: 84.1
  • Years played:
  • Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants
  • Stats: 329 wins, 3.22 ERA, 4,136 strikeouts, 5,217⅔ innings
  • Accolades: Four-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion

6. Clayton Kershaw

  • WAR: 77.9 (as of Sept. 18, 2025)
  • Years played: 2008-2025
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Stats: 222 wins, 2.54 ERA, 3,039 strikeouts, 2844⅔ innings
  • Accolades: Three-time Cy Young Award winners, 2014 NL MVP, five-time ERA title, two-time World Series champion

7. Tom Glavine

  • WAR: 74.0
  • Years played: 1987-2008
  • Teams: Atlanta Braves, New York Mets
  • Stats: 305 wins, 3.54 ERA, 2,607 strikeouts, 4,413⅓ innings
  • Accolades: Two-time Cy Young winner, five-time league leader in wins, 10-time All-Star, World Series MVP in 1995

8. Carl Hubbell

  • WAR: 68.8
  • Years played: 1928-1943
  • Teams: New York Giants
  • Stats: 253 wins, 2.98 ERA, 1,677 strikeouts, 3,590⅓ innings
  • Accolades: NL MVP in 1933 and 1936, nine-time All-Star, three-time ERA title, World Series winner

9. Tommy John

  • WAR: 62.1
  • Years played: 1963-1989
  • Teams: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland, California Angels, Oakland Athletics
  • Stats: 288 wins, 3.34 ERA, 2,245 strikeouts, 4,710⅓ innings
  • Accolades: Four-time All-Star, three-time league leader in shutouts

10. CC Sabathia

  • WAR: 61.8
  • Years played: 2001-2019
  • Teams: Cleveland, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees
  • Stats: 251 wins, 3.74 ERA, 3,093 strikeouts, 3,577⅓ innings
  • Accolades: 2007 Cy Young winner, six-time All-Star, two-time league leader in wins, four-time league leader in shutouts, 2009 ALCS MVP, World Series winner
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Gold Price Breaks US$3,700, Then Falls as Fed Cuts Rates

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The US Federal Reserve held its sixth meeting of 2025 from Tuesday (September 16) to Wednesday (September 17) amid slowing growth in the country’s jobs market.

The central bank met analysts’ expectations by lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to the 4 to 4.25 percent range. It marks the first cut of 2025, after holding at the 4.25 to 4.5 percent range since December 2024.

Despite August consumer price index (CPI) data showing inflation rose to 2.9 percent from 2.7 percent in July, a weakening labor market became the focus of the Fed’s dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment.

“The case for a persistent inflation outbreak is less, and that’s why we think it’s time for us to acknowledge the risks to the other mandate have grown, and we should move in the direction of neutral,” said Chair Jerome Powell.

The most recent US jobs report indicates that August brought an increase of just 22,000 new workers, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3 percent from 4.2 percent in July. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which produced the report, announced a downward revision to June’s figures, showing a loss of 13,000 jobs.

Similarly, July’s report, released on August 1, marked a significant weakening in the labor force, bringing the three month average to just 28,000 new jobs after growth of 192,000 in the February to April period.

Following that report, US President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggesting the jobs data was “rigged” to make his administration look bad. Both the slowing American labor market and rising inflation over the past few months have been blamed on the effects of Trump’s tariffs trickling into the economy.

Trump has been critical of the Fed and Powell in particular, saying they haven’t moved quickly enough to lower rates.

While he is unable to remove Powell, in August Trump attempted to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud stemming from mortgage applications where she listed two homes as principal residences. Recent documents have shown those allegations to be false, and that Cook listed one of the homes as a vacation property.

On Monday (September 15), an appeals court blocked Cook’s removal from the Fed’s Board of Governors, allowing her to participate in this week’s meeting. Also this week, the Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the board in a 48 to 47 decision along party lines. He will be replacing Adriana Kugler, who resigned in August.

Miran is on leave from his position at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers and increases Trump’s influence over the seven member board. The nomination process for a new board member usually lasts months, but Miran’s appointment took just six weeks, allowing him to participate in this week’s meeting.

The gold price rose to a record high of US$3,707.34 per ounce shortly after the decision, but quickly fell back to the US$3,650 level. Silver spiked as high as US$42.24 per ounce following the meeting, still trading near 14 year highs.

Equities were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:INX) losing 0.31 percent to reach 6,586. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq-100 (INDEXNASDAQ:NDX) shed 1.03 percent to come in at 24,036, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:DJI) gained 0.5 percent, coming to 45,084.

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

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Successful Heavily Supported Placement to Raise $25.1 Million

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Resolution Minerals Ltd (RML or Company) (ASX: RML) is pleased to announce it has received firm commitments for a placement of fully paid ordinary shares in the Company (Shares) to sophisticated investors to raise a total of $25.1 million (before costs) at an issue price of $ 0.05 per Share (Placement).

Highlights

  • Commitments received for a successful placement of $25.1 million at $0.05 per share
  • Placement supported by a range of high net worth and global institutions including John Hancock’s Family Office, Astrotricha Capital SEZC and S3 Consortium (Stocks Digital), as well as director participation of $200,000
  • The placement has institutionalised the Company’s register, including $7.75m cornerstoned by high-calibre, supportive and value-add local and international investor groups
  • RML’s medium term work programs and working capital requirements are now fully funded
  • RML balance sheet strengthened ahead of the proposed NASDAQ listing
  • RML is aiming to become a major player in the US critical minerals space and is aiming to meet the needs of the current White House Administration’s and the Department of War’s critical mineral US national security supply requirements

Of the total $25.1 million placement funds, $18,400,000 (Tranche 1) will be settled on or around 26 September 2025, and the remaining $6,700,000 (Tranche 2) (total of $25.1 million) is anticipated to settle within approximately 60 days, and following the next shareholder meeting.

Subject to receipt of shareholder approval in a general meeting (anticipated mid November 2025), participants in the Placement will also be issued one (1) option for every two (2) Shares issued under the Placement, for no additional consideration. The Options will have an exercise price of $0.10 per Share and expire on 30 November 2029 – key terms included in this announcement (Option). The Options will be listed, subject to ASX listing requirements being met.

The Placement will be conducted via two (2) tranches, as follows:

(a) Tranche 1: 422,000,000 Shares as follows:

(i) 150,000,000 Shares will be issued under the Company’s existing pre-approved placement capacity that was approved by shareholders at the general meeting held on 25 July 2025; and

(ii) 272,000,000 Shares will otherwise be issued under the Company’s Listing Rule 7.1 & 7.1A capacity (146,542,986 Shares under Listing Rule 7.1 and 125,457,014 Shares under Listing Rule 7.1A); and

(b) Tranche 2: subject to shareholder approval under Listing Rule 7.1, via the issue of 80,000,000 Shares and up to 251,000,000 attaching Options (subject to rounding).

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How to Invest in Vanadium Stocks

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Vanadium is an important metal for both the steel and battery manufacturing industries.

Both of these sectors play key roles in economic growth and a new era in defense and energy security. Supply and demand fundamentals for the metal indicate a strong long-term outlook for the vanadium market.

Many investors believe the vanadium industry is compelling and are interested in getting involved in this evolving market. Read on for a brief overview of the metal, from supply and demand to how to invest in this exciting industrial and battery metal.

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    What is vanadium?

    Named after Vanadis, the Norse god of beauty, vanadium is a silvery-gray transition metal that was discovered in 1801.

    Vanadium occurs in about 65 different minerals, and is mined as a by-product of other metals, usually uranium. It is also found in deposits of phosphate rock, titaniferous magnetite, uraniferous sandstone and siltstone. Aside from that, it is present in bauxite and in carboniferous materials such as crude oil, coal, oil shale and tar sands.

    Vanadium demand trends

    Vanadium applications have grown in recent years, contributing to price growth. The vast majority of vanadium is used as an additive in the steel industry to make a high-strength product that is lighter, stronger and more resistant to shock and corrosion.

    Vanadium content of less than 0.1 percent is needed to double the strength of steel, and although other metals — including manganese, molybdenum, niobium, titanium and tungsten — can be interchanged with vanadium for alloying with steel, there is no substitute for vanadium in aerospace titanium alloys.

    Over the last few years, China has increased its vanadium use, producing steel rebar with high tensile strength for construction. Vanadium compounds are also used in nuclear reactors because they have low neutron-absorbing properties. Vanadium oxide is used as a pigment for ceramics and glass, and can act as a catalyst in the production of superconducting magnets.

    In addition to the steel alloy sector, the metal is often used to make parts for jet engines, as well as crankshafts, axles and gears. What’s more, vanadium redox batteries (VRFB) are currently generating excitement because they are reusable over semi-infinite cycles, and do not degrade for at least 20 years, allowing energy storage systems the ability to bank renewable energy.

    However, these batteries are quite large compared to lithium-ion batteries, and are better suited for industrial or commercial use rather than for use in electric vehicles. That said, there are a number of companies around the world working on developing the technology for residential and smaller-scale use.

    Vanadium supply trends

    The top vanadium producing countries are China, Russia and South Africa, and worldwide vanadium production totaled 100,000 metric tons (MT) in 2024. China was the world’s largest producer of vanadium by far, contributing 70,000 metric tons of vanadium. Russia came in at a distant second with output of 21,000 MT, and South Africa was in third place with 8,000 MT.

    Russian-owned Evraz is a large vanadium producer with assets in Russia and Czechia, and is a major supplier of ferrovanadium to the European steel market. In the first half of 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent trade sanctions have prompted end-users to look for more secure vanadium supplies. By the end of 2024, Russian vanadium pentoxide exports to China had dried up, and supply uncertainties were also reported in South Africa.

    For his part, CRU Group’s Goel believes other nations are also interested in boosting domestic vanadium production. “Governments worldwide have recognized vanadium as a critical mineral, leading to increased support for emerging vanadium projects,” he said. Goel cited as an example the private Australian company Vecco Group, which received an AU$3.8 million grant to advance the feasibility and design of its vanadium project in Brisbane.

    However, vanadium will have to break free from the current low pricing environment if ex-China projects are to move from discovery to production.

    How to invest in vanadium stocks

    Vanadium bullion is available from private individuals, but the metal is not publicly traded, and so most experts do not advise investing in physical vanadium. Instead, vanadium stocks are a common way to gain exposure.

    There are several publicly traded companies currently producing vanadium for investors to consider, as well as many companies exploring or developing vanadium projects, including as a by-product of other minerals. See the list of vanadium stocks you can invest in below for more details on their operations.

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    Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL)
    Australian Vanadium is building a vanadium pit-to-battery value chain in Western Australia that will incorporate its flagship Australian Vanadium project, considered one of the most advanced vanadium projects being developed globally.

    Bushveld Minerals (LSE:BMN)
    Bushveld Minerals is a primary vanadium mining company with one of the world’s largest high-grade primary vanadium resources. The company’s assets, all in South Africa, include two of the world’s four operating primary vanadium production processing facilities and an under-construction vanadium electrolyte production facility.

    Energy Fuels (TSX:EFR,NYSEAMERICAN:UUUU)
    Energy Fuels is primarily focused on uranium and rare earth metals, but its White Mesa mill in Utah, US, has the ability to process uranium-bearing ore from its mines into vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) as well. While the company is not currently producing vanadium, it has a stockpile of finished V2O5, with production and sales awaiting stronger market prices.

    Largo Resources (TSX:LGO,NASDAQ:LGO)
    Largo Resources owns and operates the Maracas Menchen mine in Brazil, and has annual V2O5 equivalent production guidance of between 9,000 and 11,000 MT. The company supplies vanadium products for multiple applications, and has developed vanadium redox battery systems for advanced renewable energy storage solutions.

    Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR)
    Manuka Resources holds two fully permitted precious metals projects in the Cobar Basin of New South Wales, Australia. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, it is also advancing the Taranaki VTM iron-vanadium-titanium project, which would extract vanadium-rich iron sands from the seabed of the New Zealand exclusive economic zone.

    NextSource Materials (TSX:NEXT,OTCQB:NSRCF)
    NextSource Materials’ advanced-stage Green Giant in-situ vanadium project in Madagascar is one of the world’s largest-known vanadium deposits, with a resource estimate of 60 million MT of V2O5 at an average grade of almost 0.7 percent. Green Giant is adjacent to NextSource’s Molo graphite mine.

    QEM (ASX:QEM)
    QEM is advancing its flagship Julia Creek vanadium and energy project in Queensland’s North West Minerals Province. The project hosts one of the largest vanadium deposits in the world, with a JORC resource of 2.87 billion MT at 0.31 percent V2O5, and a contingent oil resource of up to 654 million barrels.

    Strategic Resources (TSXV:SR)
    Strategic Resources is targeting the green steel market with its flagship BlackRock vanadium-titanium-iron project in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Québec, Canada. The project, which will host a mine and concentrator, is fully permitted and construction ready. The company will also have a metallurgical facility located in the Port of Saguenay.

    VanadiumCorp Resource (TSX:VRB)
    VanadiumCorp’s goal is to become a fully integrated producer of high-quality vanadium electrolytes for vanadium flow batteries. It plans to source material from its Lac Doré vanadium- and titanium-bearing magnetite deposit in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Québec.

    Western Uranium and Vanadium (CSE:WUC,OTCQX:WSTRF)
    Western Uranium and Vanadium is developing high-grade uranium and vanadium production at its Sunday Mine Complex in Colorado, US, and licensing and developing the nearby Mustang mineral processing plant. In Q2 2025, it delivered stockpiled and new production from Sunday to Energy Fuels’ White Mesa mill through an ore purchase agreement.

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

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    Osisko Gaspé Expansion Hole Intersects 133.7 Metres Averaging 1.04% Cu

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    Osisko Metals Incorporated (the ‘ Company ‘ or ‘ Osisko Metals ‘) ( TSX: OM,OTC:OMZNF ; OTCQX: OMZNF ; FRANKFURT: 0B51 ) is pleased to announce new drill results from the Gaspé Copper Project, located in the Gaspé Peninsula of Eastern Québec.

    Osisko Metals CEO Robert Wares commented: ‘The growth potential of the Gaspé Copper deposit continues to be demonstrated with today’s new high-grade results. Holes 30-1106 and 30-1109 reveal the presence of a thick, higher grade tabular zone lying at depth around the E Zone horizon near the eastern margin of our 2024 MRE model. This tabular zone may extend significantly to the east if it correlates to historical drilling results. Our expansion drilling is exceeding expectations, hand-in-hand with the solid infill results on our main resource area.’

    New analytical results are presented below (see Table 1), including 26 mineralized intercepts from six new drill holes. Infill intercepts are located inside the 2024 MRE model ( see November 14, 2024 news release ), and are focused on upgrading inferred mineral resources to measured or indicated categories, as applicable. Expansion intercepts are located outside the 2024 MRE model and may potentially lead to additional resources that will be classified appropriately within the next MRE update. Some of the reported intercepts have contiguous shallower infill as well as deeper expansion (noted on Table 1 below as ‘Both’). Maps showing hole locations are available at www.osiskometals.com .

    Highlights:

    • Drill hole 30-1110
      • 1091.5 metres averaging 0.20% Cu (infill and expansion)
    • Drill hole 30-1109
      • 133.7 metres averaging 1.04% Cu (expansion)
    • Drill hole 30-1106
      • 159.1 metres averaging 0.45% Cu (expansion)
    • Drill hole 30-1103
      • 167.9 metres averaging 0.24% Cu (infill)
    • Drill hole 30-1108
      • 134.8 metres averaging 0.22% Cu (infill and expansion)
    • Drill hole 30-1111
      • 304.5 metres averaging 0.17% Cu (infill)
      • 206.3 metres averaging 0.33% Cu (expansion)

    Table 1: Infill and Expansion Drilling Results

    DDH No. From (m) To (m) Length (m) Cu % Ag g/t Mo % CuEq* Type**
    30-1103 14.6 144.0 129.4 0.17 1.40 0.19 Infill
    And 322.6 490.5 167.9 0.24 1.84 0.014 0.30 Infill
    And 510.0 583.5 73.5 0.27 2.02 0.029 0.40 Expansion
    And 618.0 714.0 96.0 0.12 1.09 0.024 0.20 Expansion
    And 790.5 854.0 63.5 0.26 1.38 0.010 0.30 Expansion
    30-1106 595.5 634.5 39.0 0.40 3.58 0.44 Infill
    And 694.0 716.0 22.0 0.29 1.60 0.008 0.32 Expansion
    And 741.0 802.5 61.5 0.18 0.97 0.014 0.23 Expansion
    And 844.7 1003.8 159.1 0.45 1.95 0.011 0.50 Expansion
    (including) 864.2 898.0 33.8 1.04 3.60 0.011 1.10 Expansion
    30-1108 9.0 53.0 44.0 0.20 1.80 0.21 Infill
    And 67.0 96.0 29.0 0.17 1.62 0.19 Infill
    And 160.5 199.5 39.0 0.12 1.05 0.008 0.16 Infill
    And 354.0 417.0 63.0 0.19 1.42 0.006 0.22 Infill
    And 442.2 579.0 134.8 0.22 1.17 0.030 0.34 Both
    And 662.7 695.8 33.1 0.22 0.75 0.021 0.31 Expansion
    And 877.5 900.3 22.8 0.62 5.14 0.67 Expansion
    30-1109 463.5 487.5 24.0 0.36 2.83 0.39 Infill
    And 543.0 583.5 40.5 1.35 8.29 0.012 1.44 Infill
    And 727.3 861.0 133.7 1.04 6.48 0.017 1.14 Expansion
    30-1110 8.0 1099.5 1091.5 0.20 1.52 0.017 0.28 Both
    (including) 8.0 743.6 735.6 0.20 1.50 0.015 0.27 Infill
    (including) 743.6 1099.5 355.9 0.21 1.55 0.021 0.30 Expansion
    And 1138.5 1177.5 39.0 0.12 0.90 0.014 0.17 Expansion
    30-1111 28.5 333.0 304.5 0.17 0.80 0.007 0.20 Infill
    And 391.5 602.5 210.5 0.16 0.78 0.028 0.27 Infill
    And 634.7 682.5 47.8 0.13 1.06 0.008 0.16 Expansion
    And 730.0 936.3 206.3 0.33 2.39 0.016 0.41 Expansion

    * See explanatory notes below on copper equivalent values and Quality Assurance/Quality Controls.
    ** ‘Both’ indicates drill holes that have contiguous shallower infill as well as deeper expansion intercepts.

    Discussion

    Drill holes 30-1103 and 30-1108, both located near the western margin of the 2024 MRE model, cut multiple intersections of mineralized material, 20 to 168 metres thick, distributed in ‘layer cake’ fashion from surface to a vertical depth of 854 and 900 metres, respectively.

    Drill hole 30-1106, located near the eastern margin of the 2024 MRE model, cut unmineralized material to a depth of about 600 metres, followed by four mineralized intervals to a vertical depth of 1004 metres. These include a higher-grade interval of 33.8 metres averaging 1.04% Cu and 3.60 g/t Ag located at the level of (and immediately below) the E Zone skarn horizon.

    Drill hole 30-1109, also located near the eastern margin of the 2024 MRE model, cut unmineralized material to a depth of about 460 metres, followed by three mineralized intervals to a vertical depth of 860 metres. These also include a higher-grade interval of 133.7 metres averaging 1.04% Cu and 6.48 g/t Ag located in skarn and porcellanites above and below the E Zone skarn horizon.

    Both 30-1106 and 30-1109 suggest potential for the presence of a higher-grade tabular deposit around the E Zone horizon that, when combined with historical drilling data, indicates a potential extension eastward towards the previously mined E-32 Zone over a lateral distance of 800 metres.

    Drill hole 30-1110, located on top of Copper Mountain near the central part of the 2024 MRE model, intersected 1091.5 metres averaging 0.20% Cu, 1.52 g/t Ag, and 0.017% Mo (0.28% CuEq), including 735.6 metres averaging 0.20% Cu, 1.50 g/t Ag, and 0.015% Mo (infill) and 355.9 metres averaging 0.21% Cu, 1.55 g/t Ag, and 0.021% Mo (expansion), extending mineralization to a vertical depth of 1100 metres and again confirming continuity of mineralization in the core of the deposit.

    Drill hole 30-1111, located immediately west of Copper Mountain near the southern lip of the pit, intersected 304.5 metres (from surface) averaging 0.17% Cu and 0.80 g/t Ag followed by three more intersections that included expansion at depth of 206.3 metres averaging 0.33% Cu, 2.39 g/t Ag, and 0.016% Mo, extending mineralization in this area to a vertical depth of 936 metres. The central porphyry intrusion was then intersected and returned 76 metres averaging negligible copper (0.08% Cu) but significant molybdenum (0.023% Mo).

    Mineralization at Gaspé Copper is of porphyry copper/skarn type and occurs as disseminations and stockworks of chalcopyrite with pyrite or pyrrhotite and minor bornite and molybdenite. At least five retrograde vein/stockwork mineralizing events have been recognized at Copper Mountain, which overprint earlier prograde skarn and porcellanite-hosted mineralization throughout the Gaspé Copper system. Porcellanite is a historical mining term used to describe bleached, pale green to white potassic-altered hornfels. Subvertical stockwork mineralization dominates at Copper Mountain whereas prograde bedding-replacement mineralization, that is mostly stratigraphically controlled, dominates in the area of Needle Mountain, Needle East, and Copper Brook. High molybdenum grades (up to 0.5% Mo) were locally obtained in both the C Zone and E Zone skarns away from Copper Mountain.

    The 2022 to 2024 Osisko Metals drill programs were focused on defining open-pit resources within the Copper Mountain stockwork mineralization ( see May 6, 2024 MRE press release ). Extending the resource model south of Copper Mountain into the poorly-drilled prograde skarn/porcellanite portion of the system subsequently led to a significantly increased resource, mostly in the Inferred category ( see November 14, 2024 MRE press release ).

    The current drill program is designed to convert the November 2024 MRE to Measured and Indicated categories, as well as test the expansion of the system deeper into the stratigraphy and laterally to the south and southwest towards Needle East and Needle Mountain respectively. The November 2024 MRE was limited at depth to the base of the L1 skarn horizon (C Zone), and all mineralized intersections below this horizon represent potential depth extensions to the deposit, to be included in the next scheduled MRE update in Q1 2026.

    All holes are being drilled sub-vertically into the altered calcareous stratigraphy, which dips 20 to 25 degrees to the north. The L1 (C Zone) the L2 (E Zone) skarn/marble horizons were intersected in most holes, as well as intervening porcellanites that host the bulk of the disseminated copper mineralization.

    Table 2: Drill hole locations

    DDH No. Azimuth (°) Dip (°) Length (m) UTM E UTM N Elevation
    30-1103 0.00 -90.00 930.0 316056.0 5426038.0 634.7
    30-1106 0.00 -90.00 1131.0 316500.0 5426360.0 628.7
    30-1108 0.00 -90.00 960.00 315900.0 5426136.0 638.9
    30-1109 0.00 -90.00 861.00 316600.0 5426205.0 608.2
    30-1110 0.00 -90.00 1200.00 316077.0 5426355.0 742.7
    30-1111 0.00 -90.00 1014.00 315600.0 5426408.0 590.0

    Explanatory note regarding copper-equivalent grades

    Copper Equivalent grades are expressed for purposes of simplicity and are calculated taking into account: 1) metal grades; 2) estimated long-term prices of metals: US$4.25/lb copper, US$20.00/lb molybdenum, and US$24.00/oz silver; 3) estimated recoveries of 92%, 70%, and 70% for Cu, Mo, and Ag respectively; and 4) net smelter return value of metals as percentage of the price, estimated at 86.5%, 90.7%, and 75.0% for Cu, Mo, and Ag respectively.

    Qualified Person

    The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Bernard-Olivier Martel, P. Geo. (OGQ 492), an independent ‘qualified person’ as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101’).

    Quality Assurance / Quality Control

    Mineralized intervals reported herein are calculated using an average 0.12% CuEq lower cut-off over contiguous 20-metre intersections (shorter intervals as the case may be at the upper and lower limits of reported intervals). Intervals of 20 metres or less are not reported unless indicating significantly higher grades . True widths are estimated at 90- 92% of the reported core length intervals.

    Osisko Metals adheres to a strict QA/QC program for core handling, sampling, sample transportation and analyses, including insertion of blanks and standards in the sample stream. Drill core is drilled in HQ or NQ diameter and securely transported to its core processing facility on site, where it is logged, cut and sampled. Samples selected for assay are sealed and shipped to ALS Canada Ltd.’s preparation facility in Sudbury. Sample preparation details (code PREP-31DH) are available on the ALS Canada website. Pulps are analyzed at the ALS Canada Ltd. facility in North Vancouver, BC. All samples are analyzed by four acid digestion followed by both ICP-AES and ICP-MS for Cu, Mo and Ag.

    About Osisko Metals

    Osisko Metals Incorporated is a Canadian exploration and development company creating value in the critical metals sector, with a focus on copper and zinc. The Company acquired a 100% interest in the past-producing Gaspé Copper mine from Glencore Canada Corporation in July 2023. The Gaspé Copper mine is located near Murdochville in Québec ‘ s Gaspé Peninsula. The Company is currently focused on resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system, with current Indicated Mineral Resources of 824 Mt averaging 0.34% CuEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 670 Mt averaging 0.38% CuEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals’ November 14, 2024 news release entitled ‘Osisko Metals Announces Significant Increase in Mineral Resource at Gaspé Copper’. Gaspé Copper hosts the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America, strategically located near existing infrastructure in the mining-friendly province of Québec.

    In addition to the Gaspé Copper project, the Company is working with Appian Capital Advisory LLP through the Pine Point Mining Limited joint venture to advance one of Canada ‘ s largest past-producing zinc mining camps, the Pine Point project, located in the Northwest Territories. The current mineral resource estimate for the Pine Point project consists of Indicated Mineral Resources of 49.5 Mt averaging 5.52% ZnEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 8.3 Mt averaging 5.64% ZnEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals ‘ June 25, 2024 news release entitled ‘Osisko Metals releases Pine Point mineral resource estimate: 49.5 million tonnes of indicated resources at 5.52% ZnEq’. The Pine Point project is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, NWT, close to infrastructure, with paved road access, an electrical substation and 100 kilometres of viable haul roads.

    For further information on this news release, visit www.osiskometals.com or contact:

    Don Njegovan, President
    Email: info@osiskometals.com
    Phone: (416) 500-4129

    Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as ‘expects’, or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘interpreted’, ‘management’s view’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, ‘plans’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘forecasts’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘feasibility’, ‘believes’ or ‘intends’ or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results ‘may’ or ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the tax treatment of the FT Units; the timing of incurring the Qualifying Expenditures and the renunciation of the Qualifying Expenditures; the ability to advance Gaspé Copper to a construction decision (if at all); the ability to increase the Company’s trading liquidity and enhance its capital markets presence; the potential re-rating of the Company; the ability for the Company to unlock the full potential of its assets and achieve success; the ability for the Company to create value for its shareholders; the advancement of the Pine Point project; the anticipated resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system and Gaspé Copper hosting the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America.

    Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management, in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation, assumptions about: the ability of exploration results, including drilling, to accurately predict mineralization; errors in geological modelling; insufficient data; equity and debt capital markets; future spot prices of copper and zinc; the timing and results of exploration and drilling programs; the accuracy of mineral resource estimates; production costs; political and regulatory stability; the receipt of governmental and third party approvals; licenses and permits being received on favourable terms; sustained labour stability; stability in financial and capital markets; availability of mining equipment and positive relations with local communities and groups. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information are set out in the Company’s public disclosure record on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Osisko Metals’ issuer profile. 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, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

    Neither the TSX Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission, or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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    NWSL playoff clinching scenarios for this weekend

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    The NWSL season is heating up, and with every team still in contention, the race to finish above the playoff line has become particularly intense.

    Four teams — NJ/NY Gotham FC, Portland Thorns, San Diego Wave and Seattle Reign — are tied for third place on 30 points, while the defending champion Orlando Pride are just one point further back. Three points separate Racing Louisville (currently holding the eighth and final playoff position with 26 points) from 11th-place Angel City FC. The NWSL views its parity as a strength, and it’s looking like the 2025 season at the peak of women’s soccer will come down to the wire.

    At the top of the table, the Kansas City Current could end the weekend as regular-season champions, while the Washington Spirit could secure a postseason berth with a win Thursday night coupled with an awful lot of help around the weekend. At the bottom, the Chicago Stars and Utah Royals need to maintain their improved recent form to keep their narrow hopes alive.

    Here are kickoff times and how to watch this weekend’s NWSL games, as well as a breakdown of playoff clinching scenarios:

    NWSL Matchday 21: Weekend schedule, times, how to watch

    All times Eastern. Home teams listed first.

    Thursday, Sept. 18

    • Angel City FC vs. Washington Spirit, 10:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network, Fubo

    Watch Angel City vs. Spirit on Fubo (free trial)

    Friday, Sept. 19

    • Houston Dash vs. Chicago Stars, 8 p.m. | NWSL+
    • Orlando Pride vs. North Carolina Courage, 8 p.m. | Prime Video
    • Utah Royals vs. Racing Louisville, 10 p.m. | Paramount+

    Watch Orlando Pride vs. NC Courage on Prime Video

    Saturday, Sept. 20

    • Kansas City Current vs. Seattle Reign, 7:30 p.m. | Ion
    • Portland Thorns vs. San Diego Wave, 10 p.m. | Ion

    Sunday, Sept. 21

    • Bay FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC, 8:30 p.m. | ESPN2, ESPN+

    Watch Bay FC vs. Gotham FC on ESPN+

    What is the NWSL playoff schedule?

    The NWSL regular season will end on Sunday, Nov. 2, with all 14 teams playing. After that, the postseason will play out on the following schedule:

    • Nov. 7-9: Quarterfinals
    • Nov. 14-16: Semifinals
    • Nov. 22: NWSL Championship

    NWSL playoffs format explained

    The NWSL playoffs will see eight teams qualify, with an easy-to-follow format in place. In the quarterfinal round, the top four teams in the regular-season standings will host the other four teams that qualify for the postseason.

    The four winning teams move onto the semifinals, with the higher-seeded team on each side of the bracket hosting. The NWSL playoffs do not re-seed after the quarterfinals. Finally, the two surviving teams will play in the 2025 NWSL Championship final.

    All games will follow the norms of the sport: If scores are tied after 90 minutes, a given playoff game will go to a 30-minute extra time period (divided into 15-minute halves, with no ‘golden goal’ rule). Should the scores still be even after that, the teams will endure the tension of a penalty-kick tiebreaker.

    NWSL playoff picture: If the season ended today …

    We’re a long way from settling the NWSL playoff bracket, but if the postseason began today, this is what we’d see:

    Home teams listed first.

    Quarterfinals

    • Quarterfinal 1: Kansas City Current (1) vs. Racing Louisville (8)
    • Quarterfinal 2: Washington Spirit (2) vs. Orlando Pride (7)
    • Quarterfinal 3: NJ/NY Gotham FC (3) vs. Seattle Reign (6)
    • Quarterfinal 4: Portland Thorns (4) vs. San Diego Wave (5)

    Semifinals

    • Semifinal 1: Quarterfinal 1 winner vs. Quarterfinal 4 winner (higher seed hosts)
    • Semifinal 2: Quarterfinal 2 winner vs. Quarterfinal 3 winner (higher seed hosts)

    Final

    • Final: Semifinal 1 winner vs. Semifinal 2 winner (final at PayPal Park in San Jose, California)

    Who has clinched an NWSL playoff spot?

    The Kansas City Current clinched a playoff spot in August and can finish no lower than second. After holding their closest challenge, the Washington Spirit, to a 0-0 draw last week, it’s a matter of when, not if, they’ll claim the NWSL Shield as 2025 regular-season champions.

    If the Spirit (36 points) fail to defeat Angel City FC Thursday night, the Current (50) could be ready for a trophy lift Saturday evening at CPKC Stadium. If Washington were to tie or lose in Los Angeles, a Current win over the Seattle Reign this weekend would clinch the Shield for the runaway league leaders.

    As for the Spirit, a win in LA could clinch a playoff spot, but only with a lot of help. Washington would need the Courage, Racing, and Dash to all lose later on the weekend to seal the deal. As North Carolina and Louisville face each other on Oct. 4, this set of results would guarantee the Spirit finish somewhere in the top eight.

    2025 NWSL Playoffs: Who has been eliminated from contention?

    NWSL’s bottom two teams, the Chicago Stars and Utah Royals, both avoided defeat last weekend. Both have 15 points, and while the playoff line is currently held by Racing Louisville (26), there are still 18 points on the table for all teams.

    As such, neither is in danger of being eliminated from the postseason race this week, though a loss for either side in this 21st round of games could put them on the brink of mathematical elimination.

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