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Cizzle Brands Expands Availability of CWENCH Hydration at all Fortinos Locations in Ontario

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Approximately two months after the chain-wide launch of CWENCH’s hydration mix powder in Fortinos stores (February of 2025), CWENCH Hydration is now fully represented at Fortinos with the addition of its ready-to-drink Tetra Pak® format at all Fortinos locations, strengthening the footprint of CWENCH Hydration in key Ontario population centres where the Company is strategically commercializing its flagship product line.

Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) ( the ‘Company’ or ‘Cizzle Brands’) , is pleased to announce that Loblaw banner supermarket chain Fortinos has added the ready-to-drink (‘RTD’) format of CWENCH Hydration to all 24 of its locations throughout the Greater Toronto and Greater Hamilton areas in Southern Ontario. All four original flavours of CWENCH Hydration RTD were officially added to Fortinos stores starting on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

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All four original flavours of CWENCH Hydration in the ready-to-drink format are now available for purchase at Fortinos stores in the Greater Toronto and Greater Hamilton areas, as well as through PC Express

This launch of CWENCH Hydration in its RTD format at all Fortinos locations complements the successful February launch of CWENCH’s Hydration Mix across the chain’s stores .

In addition to availability of CWENCH Hydration RTD and hydration mix in all Fortinos supermarket locations, the full product line can be purchased online through PC Express , which can be done through this link . PC Express is an online shopping portal for Loblaw banner stores, offering ‘Click and Collect’ curbside/in-store pickup as well as delivery options for households in markets across Canada with over 700 pickup locations .

Cizzle Brands’ Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer John Celenza commented, ‘We had high expectations for CWENCH at Fortinos and it has performed better than we had expected. So we are pumped that they have picked up the RTD format of CWENCH which expands the availability of our products across their chain. As a company based in the Greater Toronto area, we know what a good fit Fortinos is for CWENCH Hydration as a consumer brand. We will continue developing this business relationship within the Loblaw chain, as we make each of our calculated and strategic moves to keep capturing market share in the hydration category, in which CWENCH is only continuing to grow.’

About Cizzle Brands Corporation

Cizzle Brands Corporation is a sports nutrition company that is elevating the game in health and wellness. Through extensive collaboration and testing with leading athletes and trainers across several elite sports, Cizzle Brands has launched two leading product lines in the sports nutrition category: (i) CWENCH Hydration, a better-for-you sports drink that is now carried in over 1,800 locations in Canada, the United States, and Europe; and (ii) Spoken Nutrition, a premium brand of athlete-grade nutraceuticals that carry the prestigious NSF Certified for Sport® qualification. All Cizzle Brands products are designed to help people achieve their best in both competitive sports and in living a healthy, vibrant, active lifestyle.

For more information about Cizzle Brands, please visit: https://www.cizzlebrands.com/

For more information about CWENCH Hydration, please visit: https://www.cwenchhydration.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

Cizzle Brands Corporation

‘John Celenza’

John Celenza, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ which may include, but is not limited to, information with respect to the activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as, but not limited to: new products of the Company and potential sales and distribution opportunities. Such forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words and phrases such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, or ‘believes’ or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to the Company.

Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other risk factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such risks include risks related to increased competition and current global financial conditions, access and supply risks, reliance on key personnel, operational risks, regulatory risks, financing, capitalization and liquidity risks. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation, except as otherwise required by law, to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors change.

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For further information, please contact:  

Setti Coscarella
Head of Corporate Development
investors@cizzlebrands.com
1-844-588-2088

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NorthStar Gaming to Host Q4 and Year-End 2024 Earnings Webinar on April 29th

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NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BET) (OTCQB: NSBBF) (‘NorthStar’ or the ‘Company’) announces that on April 29th at 11:00 am EDT, the Company’s Chair and CEO, Michael Moskowitz, will be presenting the Company’s financial results and an update on current operations and strategic priorities. The Company expects to announce its fourth quarter and year-end 2024 financial results on April 24, 2025. NorthStar invites all investors and other interested parties to register for the webinar at the link below.

Date: Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Time: 11am EDT
Register: Webinar Registration

HAVE QUESTIONS? Management will be available to answer your questions following the presentation on the webinar platform. You may submit your question(s) beforehand in the registration form linked above.

About NorthStar

NorthStar proudly owns and operates NorthStar Bets, a Canadian-born casino and sportsbook platform that delivers a premium, distinctly local gaming experience. Designed with high-stakes players in mind, NorthStar Bets Casino offers a curated selection of the most popular games, ensuring an elevated user experience. Our sportsbook stands out with its exclusive Sports Insights feature, seamlessly integrating betting guidance, stats, and scores, all tailored to meet the expectations of a premium audience.

As a Canadian company, NorthStar is uniquely positioned to cater to customers who seek a high-quality product and an exceptional level of personalized service, setting a new standard in the industry. NorthStar is committed to operating at the highest level of responsible gaming standards.

NorthStar is listed in Canada on the Toronto Stock Venture Exchange under the symbol BET and in the United States on the OTCQB under the symbol NSBBF. For more information on the company, please visit: www.northstargaming.ca.

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This communication contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada (‘forward-looking statements’), including without limitation, statements with respect to the following: expected performance of the Company’s business, and the timing of the release of the Company’s financial results. The foregoing is provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of the Company’s anticipated financial position, results of operations, and operating environment. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘continues’, ‘forecasts’, ‘projects’, ‘predicts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘believes’, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘should’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved. This information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. This forward-looking information is based on management’s opinions, estimates and assumptions that, while considered by NorthStar to be appropriate and reasonable as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward- looking information. Such factors include, among others, the following: risks related to the Company’s business and financial position; risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry risks; future legislative and regulatory developments; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; and those factors discussed in greater detail under the ‘Risk Factors’ section of the Company’s most recent annual information form, which is available under NorthStar’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. Many of these risks are beyond the Company’s control.

If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors not presently known to the Company or that the Company presently believes are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents NorthStar’s expectations as of the date specified herein, and are subject to change after such date. However, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.

For further information:

Company Contact:

Corey Goodman
Chief Development Officer
647-530-2387
investorrelations@northstargaming.ca

Investor Relations:

RB Milestone Group LLC (RBMG)
Northstar@rbmilestone.com

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Opawica Explorations Intersects a 60 Meter Mineralized Zone at its Bazooka Property in the Abitibi Gold Belt

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(TheNewswire)

April 17th, 2025 TheNewswire – Vancouver, B.C. Opawica Explorations Inc. (TSXV: OPW) (FSE: A2PEAD) (OTC: OPWEF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Opawica’), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on precious and base metal projects in the Abitibi gold belt, provides an update on its 2025 exploration campaign at the Bazooka Property (‘Bazooka’) .

Blake Morgan, CEO and President of the Company, states: ‘We’re excited about the progress of our ongoing drill program at the Bazooka Property. The results so far have given us a strong understanding of the mineralized system, with multiple holes intersecting broad zones of mineralization, including visible gold. We eagerly await the assay results as we continue to drill the deposit.’

Drill hole OP-25-35, with a total depth of 303 metres, intersected a significant 60-metre mineralized zone between 190 m and 250 m. Within this broader interval, a 12-metre section (from 189.8 m to 202.5 m) exhibited strong silicification and sericitization with visible arsenopyrite, with an XRF reading at 196 m of 66 g/t Au . This is followed by a 30.4-metre intermediate zone (202.5 m to 232.9 m) with lower levels of mineralization, followed by a deeper and well mineralized zone (232.9 m to 241.2 m) containing approximately 2% arsenopyrite, with an XRF reading of 234 ppm Au at 249 m.

Between 189.80 m and 202.20 m, the drill hole encountered a yellowish-grey-green rock unit that is intensely silicified and sericitized, with abundant quartz veins and veinlets throughout. A higher concentration of arsenopyrite is observed between 195 m and 196.50 m. An XRF point reading taken at 196 m returned values of 8,514 ppm As, 66 ppm Au, 49 ppm Ni, and 139 ppm Cr.

At 202.20 m -205.50 m is a sericitized sheared Yellowish-green grey rock sericitized shear of veins. The XRF point reading at XRF 204 m: As 47 ppm, Ni 1050 ppm, and Cr 970.

Between 205.50 m and 250 m, the drill hole intersected a fine-grained, greenish-grey rock, possibly containing traces of fuchsite, with an elevated presence of fine arsenopyrite and pyrite mineralization stronger from 235.5 m (2-3%). Moderate silicification is observed throughout the interval, becoming more concentrated from 242 m onward, accompanied by the appearance of small grey quartz veins. The XRF point readings at these various depths are as follows:

  • 219 m: As 398 ppm, Au 10ppm, Ni 797 ppm, and Cr 1986:

  • 234 m: As 872: ppm Au 9 ppm, Ni 792 ppm, and Cr 3424 ppm

  • 243 m: As 792 ppm Au 13 ppm: Ni 650 ppm and Cr 1084 ppm

  • 249 m: As 2.3%, Au 234 ppm: Ni 4129 ppm and Cr 7970 ppm  – (234 g/t Au)

1 Part per million (ppm) = 1 Gram/ton (g/ton)

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials such as drill cores. XRF analyzers determine the chemistry of a sample by measuring the fluorescent (or secondary) X-ray emitted from a sample when it is excited by a primary X-ray source. We note the results only provide an indication of the amount of minerals present. Certified assaying of the core samples is required to accurately determine the amount of base metal and precious metal mineralization.

Assay core samples are being analysed at ALS Chemex lab of Rouyn-Noranda, 165 Rue Jacques-Bibeau, Quebec (an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited facility). The sampling program is undertaken by Company personnel under the direction of Mr. Yvan Bussieres, P.Eng., A secure chain of custody is maintained in transporting and storing of all samples. The rock samples will undergo fire assays, 1E3 – Aqua Regia – ICPOES and select samples underwent gravimetries.

Samples of mineralization were taken at 0.5-to-1.5-meter intervals, with sample intervals being adjusted to respect lithological and/or mineralogical contacts and isolate narrow veins or other structures that may yield higher grades. The core was split in two separate sections—one half of the core, the other half was sent for analysis.

Mr. Yvan Bussieres, P.Eng., has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release. The qualified person has been unable to verify the information on the adjacent properties. Mineralization hosted on adjacent and/or nearby and/or geologically similar properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on the company’s properties

About Opawica Explorations Inc.

Opawica Explorations Inc. is a junior Canadian exploration company with a strong portfolio of precious and base metal properties within the Rouyn-Noranda region of the Abitibi Gold Belt in Québec. The Company’s management has a great track record in discovering and developing successful exploration projects. The Company’s objective is to increase shareholder value through the development of exploration properties using cost effective exploration practices, acquiring further exploration properties, and seeking partnerships by either joint venture or sale with industry leaders.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Blake Morgan

President and Chief Executive Officer

Opawica Explorations Inc.

Telephone: 236-878-4938

Fax: 604-681-3552

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management’s current expectations and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected including, but not limited to, market conditions, availability of financing, actual results of the Company’s exploration and other activities, environmental risks, future metal prices, operating risks, accidents, labor issues, delays in obtaining governmental approvals and permits, and other risks in the mining industry. All the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those in our continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances save as required by applicable law.

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Reports: Commanders, D.C. in negotiations for new NFL stadium

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The Washington Commanders were one of the stories of the 2024 NFL season with their turnaround into NFC runners-up behind NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels at quarterback.

The team’s made more moves in the offseason to improve, acquiring wide receiver Deebo Samuel and tackle Laremy Tunsil in moves to surround Daniels with a better supporting cast.

Now, the franchise has its sights set on a potential new home for Daniels and the team in Washington, D.C.

The Commanders are close to a deal to build a new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site, per multiple reports. Mark Segraves of NBC4 was the first to report the news.

A completed deal would bring the franchise back to Washington, D.C., at the location it played at from 1961 to 1996. The team currently plays at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.

A new stadium is something Commanders owner Josh Harris has prioritized dating back to last offseason.

‘It’s taking up a lot of my own mind space to find our next home,’ Harris said in August 2024.

Mayor Muriel Bowser stated the 2026 budget is ready for the D.C. Council and any details on stadium spending will be included in that document. The District is currently facing $410 million in budget cuts imposed by Congress, which could impact potential spending.

Phil Mendelson, D.C. Council chairman, told the Washington Post that the council had not been informed or consulted on negotiations with the Commanders.

“I find it disturbing that the mayor believes a unilateral approach is the best course, especially when ultimately the council has to give approval,” he said to the Post.

Specifics of a potential deal have not been confirmed by either side.

Harris is a native of Chevy Chase, Maryland, located a couple miles from the Maryland-D.C. border. He led the investment group that bought the Commanders from Daniel Snyder for $6.05 billion in 2023. He also is part of the group that owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils.

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NHL playoff bracket: Canadiens capture final berth

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The NHL playoff bracket is now complete.

The Montreal Canadiens clinched the second wild-card seed in the Eastern Conference with a 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The Canadiens head to the playoffs for the first time since their 2021 trip to the Stanley Cup Final. They’ll face the Washington Capitals in the first round.

Montreal needed only one point to clinch but got two goals from Kaiden Guhle, sandwiched around Nick Suzuki’s 30th goal of the season, which made it 2-1 in the second period. Carolina’s Tyson Jost cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third period, but Jake Evans put the game away with an empty-netter.

Lane Hutson tied an NHL record for rookie defensemen with his 60th assist.

The Hurricanes were resting Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook, Jackson Blake, Jaccob Slavin and Jalen Chatfield. Coach Rod Brind’Amour’s son, Skyler, made his NHL debut.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were officially eliminated after a season in which they came close to a playoff spot, despite the offseason death of Johnny Gaudreau.

The NHL announced two opening playoff games (see below) and said it would release the full schedule on Thursday.

Here’s a look at the NHL playoff picture:

When do the NHL playoffs start?

The NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 19. Two games were announced (times p.m. ET):

  • St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets, 6 | TNT | truTV | Max | Sling
  • Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars, 8:30 | TNT | truTV | Max | Sling

The full schedule will be released on Thursday.

Who’s in the NHL playoffs?

  • Eastern Conference: Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens
  • Western Conference: Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues

NHL Eastern Conference playoff bracket

Key: M – Metropolitan Division. A – Atlantic Division. WC – wild card

  • Washington (M1) vs. Montreal (WC2)
  • Carolina (M2) vs. New Jersey (M3)
  • Toronto (A1) vs. Ottawa (WC1)
  • Tampa Bay (A2) vs. Florida (A3)

The winner of the first series would play the winner of the second. The winner of the third series would play the winner of the fourth. 

NHL Western Conference playoff bracket

Key: C – Central Division P – Pacific Division. WC – wild card

  • Winnipeg (C1) vs. St. Louis (WC2)
  • Dallas (C2) vs. Colorado (C3)
  • Vegas (P1) vs. Minnesota (WC1)
  • Los Angeles (P2) vs. Edmonton (P3)

The winner of the first series would play the winner of the second. The winner of the third series would play the winner of the fourth.

Who can clinch Wednesday?

The Canadiens will clinch a playoff berth if they get one point against the Hurricanes. Update: The Canadiens beat the Hurricanes to make the playoffs.

NHL games today (Wednesday, April 16)

  • Carolina at Montreal, 7
  • Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7
  • Detroit at New Jersey, 7:30 | TNT | truTV | Max | Sling
  • Dallas at Nashville, 8
  • Vegas at Vancouver, 10
  • Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30

NHL Eastern Conference standings 2024-25

(through games of April 16; c-clinched conference title; x-clinched playoff berth; y-clinched division title; z-eliminated from postseason contention)

Metropolitan Division

  • c-Washington Capitals (111 points)
  • x-Carolina Hurricanes (99)
  • x-New Jersey Devils (91)

Atlantic Division

  • y-Toronto Maple Leafs (106)
  • x-Tampa Bay Lightning (102)
  • x-Florida Panthers (98)

Wild card

  • x-Ottawa Senators (95)
  • x-Montreal Canadiens (91)

Missed the playoffs: z-Columbus Blue Jackets (87), z-Detroit Red Wings (85), z-New York Rangers (83), z-New York Islanders (82), z-Pittsburgh Penguins (78), z-Buffalo Sabres (77), z-Philadelphia Flyers (76), z-Boston Bruins (76)

NHL Western Conference standings 2024-25

(through games of April 16; p-clinched Presidents’ Trophy; x-clinched playoff berth; y-clinched division title;z-eliminated from postseason contention)

Central Division

  • p-Winnipeg Jets (116)
  • x-Dallas Stars (106)
  • x-Colorado Avalanche (102)

Pacific Division

  • y-Vegas Golden Knights (110)
  • x-Los Angeles Kings (105)
  • x-Edmonton Oilers (101)

Wild card

  • x-Minnesota Wild (97)
  • x-St. Louis Blues (96)

Missed the playoffs: z-Calgary Flames (94), z-Vancouver Canucks (90), z-Utah Hockey Club (89), z-Anaheim Ducks (80), z-Seattle Kraken (76), z-Nashville Predators (68), z-Chicago Blackhawks (61), z-San Jose Sharks (52). Note: The Sharks have clinched the best draft lottery odds.

When does the NHL regular season end?

The NHL regular season is scheduled to end on Thursday, April 17, with seven games.

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MLB’s strikeout king is back from elbow surgery – and making history

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Spencer Strider, the Atlanta Braves fireballer just 369 days removed from undergoing his second Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery, was back on a major league mound – and making strikeout history once again.

Strider became the fastest starting pitcher to 500 career strikeouts Wednesday when he punched out Addison Barger in the fifth inning, and pitched into the sixth, showing much of the arsenal that made him one of the game’s most dynamic performers on the mound before his right elbow failed him again.

His first start of 2025 ended when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led off the sixth with his first home run of the year, followed by a walk to Anthony Santander. Still, his 97 pitches thrown represented a massive victory given the last time he left a mound with his elbow cooked, just more than a year ago.

‘As long as he feels good, there’s no more determined or dedicated guy than him in the world,’ Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters after Toronto defeated Atlanta 3-1. ‘He’ll continue to build on this. He’s come a long way to get to the point he’s on a major league mound again.’

His last time out in a game that counted came in his second start of 2024, and on April 13 he underwent a second ligament replacement along with the insertion of an internal brace. Ever curious of mind and diligent in his work, Strider was throwing bullpen sessions early in spring training, and had reached 90 pitches in a rehab start for Class AAA Gwinnett.

Wednesday, it was time to take the mound for real, at Toronto’s Rogers Centre.

The results were mixed but largely positive: Strider’s fastball topped out at 97.9 mph in the first inning and hovered in the 95 mph range thereafter. It dipped to 94 mph in the third, when he gave up consecutive hits to Bo Bichette and Guerrero, whose RBI double gave Toronto a 1-0 lead. He needed 27 pitches to complete the third, putting him at 60 overall.

But Strider, 26, found a second wind. He retired eight in a row in pitching clean fourth and fifth innings, and his strikeout of Barger came in just his 335th career inning, setting a new standard. And perhaps Atlanta manager Brian Snitker got a little greedy sending him out for the sixth.

Guerrero won a seven-pitch battle, sending a spinning full-count slider over the wall in left and after Santander walked, Strider was lifted.

Strider viewed the Guerrero at-bat as a microscosm of his mixed day: Jumping ahead 0-2 with a pair of well-executed sliders, followed by an inability to finish off one of the game’s greatest hitters.

‘Five two-strike pitches in one at bat. Oh for five,’ says Strider. ‘A lot of uncompetitive and poorly executed two-strike pitches. To not execute in those situations is frustrating, and it’s essential to my success and the team’s success.’

Indeed, the Braves are now 5-13, a grim start for a club that’s reached the playoffs seven consecutive seasons, and a punchless offense is largely to blame. Atlanta struck out 19 times, including 10 in five innings against Chris Bassitt.

‘We’re better than that,’ says Snitker, ‘but we’re not until we are.’

The offensive funk dampened the silver lining of Strider’s return, even as it marked a significant step forward for a pitcher who struck out a major league-high 281 batters in 2023, when he won 20 games. He led the majors with 483 strikeouts between 2022 and ’23.  

The huge strikeout numbers weren’t totally there on Wednesday, though a punchout an inning against just one walk will play. As his season unfolds, Strider’s stuff should tick upward.

For now, serving notice that he’s nearing return to the dominant pitcher he was will have to do.

‘He’s doing things nobody’s ever done. He’s extremely important to our club and to our rotation,’ says Snitker, whose club claiemd a wild card spot while Strider mended last season .’When you lose a guy like that – we made it work once. It’s just good to have him back.

‘He’s an unbelievable competitor and I’m just glad to have him back where I can look at him every day.’

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Celtics have what it takes for NBA repeat. Who can dethrone them?

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The NBA postseason is a grind, essentially a two-month micro season during which things can change very quickly.

It’s often the consistent teams, or the ones that catch fire and get hot or the ones carried by stars that end up with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.

This season, there is no shortage of stars, with a pair of Most Valuable Player candidates in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets carrying their teams. The Los Angeles Lakers will be entering their first playoffs of the LeBron James-Luka Dončić era. But, can anyone catch the defending champion Boston Celtics?

Here are nine storylines to watch headed into the 2025 NBA playoffs:

Eastern Conference

Do the Celtics have what it takes to repeat?

In terms of roster construction, the answer is unequivocally yes; this is essentially the same group that rolled through last postseason. Boston closed the season on a 29-6 run since Jan. 29. The Celtics were able to stagger the way they rested players in the final weeks. This team has a clear identity and shooters to space the floor. They have as good a chance as any to be the first team to repeat since the Warriors did seven years ago.

Will the Cavaliers, Knicks, or anyone else present a legitimate challenge?

This one feels like it’s up to the Cavs. The Celtics swept the Knicks in the four games they played this season, by an average margin of 16.3 points. The Pacers were hot down the stretch, but Indiana struggles on the glass. The Bucks, who closed the season on an eight-game winning streak, may get Damian Lillard (deep vein thrombosis) back during the postseason, so they’d be a team to watch.

Cleveland, meanwhile, split its four games with Boston, and all were close. The Cavs (first in the NBA in offensive rating; 121.0) have the spacing and offensive firepower to match Boston’s (second; 119.5).

Will any Play-In team in the East make a deep run?

Frankly, it’s tough to see any team posing a real threat. But if one were to pull it off, it would be the Magic, who finished the season strong, and tied for the NBA’s top defensive rating over the last 15 games, allowing 108.1 points per 100 possessions. As crazy as it sounds, there are times when Paolo Banchero almost looks like a young LeBron James, but Orlando’s offense simply stagnates too much. The Magic struggle to hit 3s (ranking dead last in 3-point makes per game at 11.2, and percentage at 31.8%), all of which makes it tough to see Orlando outscoring Boston or Cleveland in the first round.

How will the up-and-coming Pistons fare after breakthrough season?

Despite winning 44 games, 30 more than they did last season, the Pistons may still be a year or two from seriously contending for a conference championship. Detroit was decidedly average on offense, ranking 14th in rating (114.6). The team’s reliance on Cade Cunningham for shot making could allow the East’s better defenses to clamp up on him, and make other Pistons players beat them. Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley need to step up.

Western Conference

Are the Thunder ready to take the next steps?

Best record in the NBA (68-14). MVP candidate in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32.7 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals per game). One of two teams to finish in the top five in offensive and defensive rating and the only team in the top three in both. Talent throughout the rotation with seven players averaging double-figures (SGA, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, Isaiah Hartenstein). Well coached (Mark Daigneault and staff). But the big question facing the Thunder: Can this iteration, which has just one playoff series victory and has not advanced beyond the conference semifinals, make the leap to the NBA Finals and NBA champion?

Does LeBron James have a deep run left, alongside Luka Doncic?

The Lakers were 20-17 in mid-January and were one of the best teams in the league the rest of the season, going 30-15 while acquiring Luka Doncic just before the trade deadline. The Lakers have flaws with limited versatility. Still, it’s LeBron James and Doncic and a solid supporting cast. The Lakers improved defensively, and Doncic provides an offensive dimension that few players possess. How many more deep playoff runs does the 40-year-old James have? And is Doncic just the player to help him get there?

A lot is at stake for the Nuggets

The Nuggets are two seasons removed from winning a title, but more pressing: they are about a week from firing head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. To call it unusual timing is an understatement. A lot is at stake. Ownership is intent on winning another championship with All-NBA center Nikola Jokić playing like an MVP. He became the third player to average a triple-double in a season (29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists per game) and the first player to finish in the top three in points, rebounds and assists in the same season. Interim coach David Adelman also is auditioning for the full-time gig.

How much can Jimmy Butler help the Warriors?

There’s no question Jimmy Butler, the Warriors’ all-in trade deadline acquisition, made Golden State better offensively and defensively. The Warriors were flailing at 25-26 on Feb. 6 and had to go 23-8 just to get the seventh seed and a spot in the play-in game. An offense led by Steph Curry and Butler and a defense led by Draymond Green and Butler is not your typical No. 7 seed. Not with that championship pedigree. Tuesday night’s play-in victory over the Memphis Grizzlies — in which Butler poured in a game-high 38 points — proved just how much value he can bring.

The West is loaded

Minnesota is the No. 6 seed — after reaching the West finals last season. The fifth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers put together an under-the-radar 50-win season. The Grizzlies were in second place at the midway point of the season, but finished eighth. Then, there’s Houston, the No. 2 seed. The Rockets won 52 games, the most the franchise has won since 2019, and they almost are overlooked despite a tremendous season. Whoever advances to the Finals from the West needs to beat quality team after quality team after quality team.

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Report: Skip Bayless, Fox Sports in settlement talks for lawsuit

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Fox Sports and Skip Bayless are reportedly in settlement talks with a hairstylist over a harassment suit.

The network was in mediation with former hairstylist, Noushin Faraji, according to Front Office Sports.

Faraji filed a lawsuit in California against the network, former ‘Undisputed’ host Skip Bayless, current FS1 host Joy Taylor and Fox Sports executive Charlie Dixon.

“While the parties did not resolve at mediation, they are continuing to engage in settlement discussions with the mediator,” the filing said, according to Front Office Sports. “The parties believe that, to preserve resources, it would be beneficial to hold off on the Initial Status Conference pending completing settlement negotiations.”

What were the accusations against Skip Bayless?

The lawsuit also claimed former personality Bayless offered to pay Faraji for sex.

What were the accusations against Joy Taylor?

Taylor’s name is mentioned for having insulted the hairstylist on a personal and professional level.

Taylor did take some time away from Fox Sports, but has since returned as a co-host for “Speak” alongside Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson. She previously served as a moderator for “Undisputed,” which also featured Bayless.

What were the accusations against Charlie Dixon?

Attorneys for both sides mediated the situation on March 10, according to the report by Front Office Sports.

Faraji alleged in the lawsuit that Dixon forcefully touched her and used his position within the company ‘to sexually harass women.’

Dixon was suspended after the accusations in February.

Julie Stewart-Binks, a former host at Fox Sports, also had sued the network and alleged that Dixon had sexually assaulted her at a hotel in 2016. Dixon had reportedly filed a response to Stewart-Binks’ allegations, saying he had no sexual or offensive contact with her, according to a report by Awful Announcing.

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Is This the Confidence Trap That Could Wreck Your Retirement Portfolio?

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If last weekend’s tech tariff exemptions teach us anything, it’s this: trying to make near-term market forecasts based on tariff assumptions is a fool’s errand.

But that leaves a big question for active investors near or in retirement: How do you make smart decisions when the market’s running on chaos?

On Monday morning, when all three broader U.S. stock market indexes were in the green, I pulled up the new StockCharts Market Summary page and glanced at the Keller Market Models panel to check the S&P 500’s short-term, medium-term, and long-term trend positions. According to this model’s forecast, the S&P 500, despite its short- and medium-term declines, still has its uptrend intact. If this reading of the market environment remains as is, then perhaps it’s time to look for signs of a major reversal to the upside.

But what if the bullish reversal isn’t broad-based? What if it moves by sectors instead?

One way to check is by looking at the Bullish Percent Indexes (BPIs) within the Market Summary. Here’s what it showed on Monday:

FIGURE 1. BULLISH PERCENT INDEXES.  Looking at the sectors—gold miners isn’t a sector—Consumer Staples and Utilities were the two that showed signs of hope.

The BPI is a breadth indicator that tells you the percentage of stocks (within a given index) generating Point & Figure Buy Signals.

An early warning bullish alert is triggered when the BPI is below 30% and then forms a new column of X’s (rises). On Monday, the only two sectors flashing these alerts were Consumer Staples (42.11%) and Utilities (45.16%). However, there’s a less obvious issue here. If the S&P 500’s long-term uptrend holds and eventually pulls the short- and medium-term trends higher, the leadership matters.

Defensive sectors don’t typically drive or sustain bull markets. These sectors are where investors go when they’re playing it safe, not when they are betting on growth. In contrast, sectors like Technology or Consumer Discretionary usually take the lead in a true risk-on environment.

Take a look at the Consumer Staples BPI chart.

FIGURE 2. CONSUMER STAPLES BPI. Watch how price reacts to the support (magenta lines) and resistance ranges (blue-shaded area).

Using the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) as a sector proxy, watch how its price reacts to key near-term resistance levels (marked by magenta lines) and the support zone (blue-shaded area). The ZigZag overlay highlights swing highs and lows, helping you spot the near-term trend: higher highs and higher lows (HH + HL) signal an uptrend, while lower highs and lower lows (LH + LL) indicate a downtrend. While the BPI for staples is flashing a bull alert, it is price action that ultimately defines the trend and provides the setup for whether to act or sit tight.

Now, switch over to the Utilities sector BPI chart, using the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) as a proxy.

FIGURE 3. UTILITIES SECTOR BPI. Pay attention to the lower side of the price channel.

While XLU faces a sideways range scenario similar to XLP, utilities are managing to make lower lows. This is why I used Price Channels here, whereas, in the Consumer Staples example, I overlaid a ZigZag line—the channels can better illustrate this subtle detail.

Does this indicate relative weakness in XLU vs. XLP? Possibly, but it depends on whether XLU’s price swings can penetrate the upper channel (resistance) while staying above the lower channel (support), which it previously failed to do.

But to answer the question of relative performance, this PerfCharts shows that XLU has been outperforming XLP—and both have outpaced the S&P 500—over the last year.

FIGURE 4. COMPARING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE S&P 500, XLU, & XLP. Is the Utilities sector overbought or taking a breather?

Whether Utilities have room for further upside is largely dependent on the broader market environment, which, for now, remains unpredictable. So keep an eye on the technical levels instead.

What to Do Now

Defensive sectors don’t lead bull markets; they are the sectors where investors hide out during turbulence. Right now, the market feels less like a cycle and more like a geopolitical chess match, where the moves are unpredictable, unorthodox, and hard to price in. If you decide to go “defensive,” Consumer Staples and Utilities may make sense, but only if the price action supports your goals, and likely only as a short-term play.

That said, if you’re nearing retirement, it’s just as important to keep capital on the sidelines—ready to go on “offense” when the broader bull market kicks back in.

Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

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Jindalee Lithium

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Investor Insight

With compelling economic metrics demonstrated through its new prefeasibility study, Jindalee Lithium’s McDermitt Project presents a strong case for investors to gain exposure to this critical mineral and participate in the global clean energy transition.

Overview

Jindalee Lithium (ASX:JLL,OTCQX:JNDAF) is an Australia-based pure-play US lithium company focused exclusively on its 100-percent-owned McDermitt Lithium Project, currently one of the largest lithium deposits in the US, boasting a resource of 21.5 million tons (Mt) of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE).

Backed by a newly released (November 2024) prefeasibility study (PFS) demonstrating very compelling economics, the McDermitt Project is poised to play a crucial role in meeting North America’s growing lithium demand for the lucrative battery value chain.

As the US continues to transition to energy independence, demand for lithium is expected to exponentially increase. Jindalee’s McDermitt Project, located in southeast Oregon, is a game-changer for North American lithium supply, critical for meeting the demands of the fast-growing electric vehicle, energy storage and defense sectors.

McDermitt also stands to significantly benefit from the US government’s policies and incentives to boost domestic supply of critical resources. In fact, in a move that signifies the US government’s support of the McDermitt Lithium Project, the US Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Jindalee’s subsidiary HiTech Minerals to develop cutting-edge extraction methods for the McDermitt Project. The Ames National Laboratory spearheads the DOE’s Critical Materials Innovation Hub.

Key milestones in the US lithium resource space also provide significant insights into the future prospects for Jindalee’s project. Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC), for instance, has received a total of US$945 million investment from General Motors, which will fund the development, construction and operation of the Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nevada. In October 2024 LAC closed a $2.3 billion loan from the US Department of Energy and in April 2025 announced the Final Investment Decision for Thacker Pass following a $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners.

Another lithium resource developer in Nevada, Australia-based Ioneer (ASX:INR) has closed a US$996 million loan guarantee from the US Department of Energy to finance the development of its flagship Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project.

The US government has taken further action to bolster domestic critical mineral production. On 20 March 2025, President Trump issued a significant executive order titled ‘Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production’, underscoring the urgency and strategic imperative of increasing domestic supply chains for critical minerals. This order builds on previous initiatives by fast-tracking the permitting processes, prioritizing access to mineral-rich federal lands, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and mobilizing substantial financial resources – including Defense Production Act (DPA) funds – towards domestic mineral projects.

As one of the largest lithium resources in the US and situated on federal lands, Jindalee’s McDermitt Lithium Project stands to potentially benefit from these accelerated permitting processes and enhanced government support mechanisms. The clear commitment demonstrated by the US administration highlights the critical strategic advantage of domestically located mineral assets such as McDermitt, reinforcing its importance in securing robust domestic supply chains, essential for energy security

These are just a few examples of current market dynamics that point to a rapidly accelerating lithium resource development in the US.

An experienced management team, with the right blend of experience and expertise in geology, corporate administration and international finance, leads Jindalee to fully capitalize on the potential of its assets.

Company Highlights

  • Jindalee Lithium is focused on its wholly owned flagship McDermitt Lithium Project, one of the largest lithium deposits in the US.
  • McDermitt’s new prefeasibility study shows strong project economics, including a US$3.23 post-tax NPV8 based on the first 40 years of a 63 year-year mine life.
  • Jindalee is committed to strengthening the North American critical minerals supply chain by reducing US reliance on foreign lithium, thereby enhancing energy security.
  • The company’s wholly owned US subsidiary HiTech Minerals Inc, has executed a strategic Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Ames National Laboratory, which leads the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub.
  • The company’s McDermitt deposit is sediment-hosted, an emerging style of lithium deposit with the potential to be a large scale, long-life, low-cost source of lithium.
  • Ideally positioned to benefit from US administration’s push to increased domestic mineral production via permitting reformed increased funding.
  • An experienced management team leads Jindalee towards capitalizing on the potential of its assets.

Key Project

McDermitt Lithium Project Economics

The economic metrics revealed in the PFS paint a compelling picture of the McDermitt Lithium Project’s potential:

Production Capacity: The Project is set to produce 1.8 Mt of battery-grade lithium carbonate over its first 40 years, with an annual output forecast of 47,500 tons per annum (tpa) in the initial 10 years, tapering to 44,300 tpa over the first 40 years.

Financial Metrics: The Project boasts a net present value (NPV) of US$3.23 billion at an 8 percent discount rate, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 17.9 percent. These figures underscore the Project’s strong economic viability.

Payback Period: Investors can expect a payback period of less than five years, a relatively short timeframe for a project of this magnitude.

Break-even Price: The break-even NPV price is approximately US$14,600/t of lithium carbonate, providing a buffer against market fluctuations.

The PFS estimates a total project cost of US$3.02 billion, which includes a prudent 21 percent contingency margin. This substantial investment is balanced by impressive profitability projections, including an EBITDA margin of 66 percent generating post-tax free cash flow of US$6.6 billion during the first decade of operations. With a pre-tax net operating cashflow margin of 17 percent at current spot prices, McDermitt shows strong cash generation potential.

These financial indicators suggest that McDermitt is not only economically viable but potentially highly profitable, positioning it as an attractive prospect for investors and strategic partners alike.

Project Overview

The McDermitt Project is located in Malheur County on the Oregon-Nevada border and is approximately 35 kilometres west of the town of McDermitt. The 100-percent-owned asset covers 54.6 square kilometres of claims at the northern end of the McDermitt volcanic caldera.

The Project is characterized by its unique sedimentary lithium deposits, primarily composed of lithium-bearing clays, a geological formation that sets McDermitt apart from many other lithium projects worldwide. This sedimentary nature of the deposit offers several advantages:

  • Consistent grade distribution throughout the ore body
  • Potential for large-scale, low-cost mining operations
  • Amenability to environmentally friendly extraction methods

The lithium-rich clays at McDermitt are part of a broader geological context that includes volcanic tuffs and sedimentary rocks. This geological setting is indicative of a complex depositional history, which has resulted in the concentration of lithium in economically viable quantities.

The 2023 mineral resources estimate (MRE) for the McDermitt Project contains a combined indicated and inferred mineral resource inventory of 3 billion tons at 1,340 parts per million (ppm) lithium for a total of 21.5 Mt LCE at 1,000 ppm cut-off grade.

Project Highlights:

  • Rare Sediment-hosted Lithium Deposits: The McDermitt asset supports low-cost mining operations due to its flat-lying sediments. This type of lithium deposit is amenable to low-cost mining operations, while still producing excellent metallurgical results.
  • A 62 percent resource increase in early 2023: Compilation of the 2022 drilling results saw the estimated indicated and inferred resources at McDermitt increase to 3 billion tons at 1,340 ppm lithium, a 62 percent increase in contained lithium.
  • Fluor recommended processing route: In March 2023, US engineering group Fluor reviewed all testwork undertaken at McDermitt and recommended beneficiation and acid leaching as the optimal processing route.
  • Completion of the PFS outlines large scale, long life and low cost source of American made battery grade lithium chemicals (November 2024)

Management Team

Ian Rodger – Chief Executive Officer

Ian Rodger is a qualified mining business executive with almost 15 years of experience in various roles including as a mining engineer for Rio Tinto across two large greenfield mine developments, before successfully transitioning into mining corporate finance where he held Executive and Director positions at RFC Ambrian overseeing origination and management of numerous mandates across a range of corporate advisory roles. Rodger was the project director for Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) where he made significant contributions to successfully define the value potential of the West Musgrave nickel/copper province through the delivery of a portfolio of growth studies. Most notably, he led technical, market and partnership development workstreams, successfully confirming value potential for producing an intermediate Nickel product for the battery value chain.

Rodger holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering from the University of Queensland, a Masters of Mineral Economics from Curtin University and is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Lindsay Dudfield – Executive Director

Lindsay Dudfield is a geologist with over 40 years of experience in multi-commodity exploration, primarily within Australia. He held senior positions with the mineral divisions of Amoco and Exxon. In 1987, he became a founding director of Dalrymple Resources NL and spent the following eight years helping acquire and explore Dalrymple’s properties, leading to several greenfield discoveries. In late 1994, Lindsay joined the board of Horizon Mining NL (Jindalee Lithium’s predecessor) and has been responsible for managing Jindalee Lithium since inception. Lindsay is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Geological Society of Australia and the Society of Economic Geologists. He is also a non-executive director of Jindalee spin-out companies Energy Metals (ASX:EME), Dynamic Metals (ASX:DYM) and Alchemy Resources (ASX:ALY).

Wayne Zekulich – Non-executive Chair

Wayne Zekulich was appointed to the board as Chair on 1 February 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Business and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Zekulich is a consultant and non-executive director who has substantial experience in advising, structuring and financing transactions in the infrastructure and resources sectors. He was previously the head of Rothschild in Perth, chief financial officer of Gindalbie Metals Limited, chief development officer of Oakajee Port and Rail and a consultant to a global investment bank. Currently, he is chair of Pantoro (ASX:PNR) and non-executive director of the Western Australian Treasury Corporation. In the not-for-profit sector, he is the past chair of the Lester Prize and is a mentor in the Kilfinan program.

Darren Wates – Non-executive Director

Darren Wates is a corporate lawyer with over 23 years of experience in equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, resources, project acquisitions/divestments and corporate governance gained through private practice and in-house roles in Western Australia. Wates is the founder and principal of Corpex Legal, a Perth-based legal practice providing corporate, commercial and resources related legal services, primarily to small and mid-cap ASX listed companies. In this role, he has provided consulting general counsel services to ASX listed company Neometals (ASX:NMT), having previously been employed as legal counsel of Neometals. Wates holds Bachelor’s degrees in Law and Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment.

Paul Brown – Non-executive Director

Paul Brown has over 23 years of experience in the mining industry, most recently with Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) where he was chief executive – lithium, and chief executive – commodities. Brown has held senior operating roles with Leighton, HWE and Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and has a strong track record in technical leadership, project/studies management, and mine planning and management. Brown is currently CEO of Core Lithium (ASX:CXO). He holds a Master in Mine Engineering.

Brett Marsh – VP Geology and Development (US)

Brett Marsh is an AIPG certified professional geologist and a registered member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) with over 25 years of diverse mining and geological experience. He has worked for and held senior leadership roles for Kastan Mining, Luna Gold, Kiska Metals, Newmont, Freeport-McMoRan, Phelps Dodge, ASARCO and consulted to deliver numerous NI 43-101 technical reports. Marsh has demonstrated the ability to deliver results in culturally diverse and geographically difficult environments, such as Brazil, Peru, Chile, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Tanzania, Indonesia, Australia, and has also worked in remote areas of Alaska. He has managed all phases of the mining lifecycle including greenfield and brownfield exploration, project development (including preliminary economic assessments, pre-feasibility and feasibility), project construction, mine operations, and environmental. He successfully led multi-cultural teams to develop business processes and implementation plans for many mine development and operational projects.

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