Month: September 2026

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada today congratulated Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, on being named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award for 2026, one of the country’s leading recognitions of exceptional achievement, leadership and community contribution by Canadians under the age of 40.

Mark is responsible for delivering all aspects of safe, reliable and efficient operations, and elevating the customer experience throughout Air Canada’s worldwide network. He has additional oversight for flight operations, the System Operations Control Centre, maintenance and engineering, airports, in-flight service, contact centres, international operations, crew planning and scheduling, regional express carriers, and onboard cabins and systems.

“Mark’s recognition as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 is a fitting tribute to the breadth of his accomplishments and the impact he has had on Air Canada. From leading the transformation of Aeroplan into Canada’s premier loyalty program, to advancing our digital capabilities, customer experience, product strategy and global brand, Mark has consistently combined vision, innovation and disciplined execution. In his current role, he brings that same energy and focus to engaging with and supporting our frontline colleagues, while keeping the needs of customers and the communities we serve at the centre of our decisions. Mark is an exceptional leader, and we are proud to see his achievements recognized nationally,” said Vagn Sørensen, Chair of the board of directors of Air Canada.

Before assuming his current role, Mark served as Executive Vice President, Marketing & Digital and President, Aeroplan. In that capacity, he oversaw the design of Air Canada’s products, services and customer amenities, as well as the airline’s brand, marketing communications and commercial sponsorships. He also led the airline’s global technology portfolio, including all aspects of IT, data and digital supporting the company.

Mark was instrumental in the recent launch of Air Canada’s Glowing Hearted brand experience, including the next generation of aircraft interiors that debuted on the Airbus A321XLR and that will roll out across the fleet over the next years. That same design ethos now guides the look and feel of the airline’s lounges, check-in areas, service standards, Air Canada’s website as well as its mobile app.

The roll-out of fast, free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members was also spearheaded by Mark’s team, further elevating the customer experience on board. Mark oversaw the improvement of the amenities and customer offerings across all cabins at Air Canada, with the notable introduction of premium snacks, complimentary wine and beer on every flight, and the ongoing cabin upgrades to the airline’s North American fleet.

For more information on Mark’s career, please visit his biography on Air Canada’s website here.

About Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 

Founded in 1995 by Caldwell, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 is one of Canada’s most recognized awards for outstanding young leaders. Honourees are young professionals from a diverse range of sectors across Canada. Top 40 alumni now include hundreds of nationally and internationally prominent CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and community leaders in the private, public, and social economy sectors.

The independent Top 40 Advisory Board, comprising 18 respected leaders from across Canada, met on June 10, 2026, to select the honourees from a list developed by Caldwell. Candidates were assessed on five key criteria: Career Progression, Leadership, Vision & Innovation, Community Involvement & Corporate Social Responsibility, and Impact & Influence.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Headquartered in Montréal, Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million members worldwide. Members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of more than 50 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers a selection of vacation and Flight & Hotel packages, tours, cruises, car rentals, and experiences. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada’s TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX (AC).

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR, the “Company”), announced today that Bill Thalman, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Sean Reilly, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Conference on September 23, 2026, beginning at 1:45 PM EDT. Presentation materials for the conference will be posted on the Company’s Investor Relations website under “Presentations” the morning of the conference.

A video webcast and a video replay will be available online. A webcast registration link will be available on the L.B. Foster website: www.lbfoster.com, under the Investor Relations page, on the day of the event. Video replay will remain available for 90 days.

About L.B. Foster Company
Founded in 1902, L.B. Foster Company is a global technology solutions provider of products and services for the rail and infrastructure markets. The Company’s innovative engineering and product development solutions address the safety, reliability, and performance needs of its customers’ most challenging requirements. The Company maintains locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.lbfoster.com.

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WASHINGTON and HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) U.S. rail subsidiaries (Illinois Central Railroad Company and Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company, together “CN”) and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) today announced that they have reached agreements that strengthen their partnership and support safe, reliable passenger and freight service on CN’s U.S. rail network.

The parties have signed a new eight-year operating agreement governing Amtrak service on CN owned rail lines. The agreement resolves a more than decade-long proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) concerning the terms and conditions for Amtrak services such as the City of New Orleans, Illini/Saluki, and Wolverine.

The operating agreement establishes an updated framework for CN and Amtrak to work together, including a revised performance payment system more closely aligned with the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) on-time performance standard, regular reviews of Amtrak’s schedules, and processes to address operational issues and resolve disputes.

In addition, the parties will work together on a process for Amtrak to equip its trains operating on CN’s network with Onboard Shunt Enhancers (OSEs), a technology that improves how trains are detected as they approach rail grade crossings. OSEs help ensure crossing warning systems, including gates, flashing lights and bells, activate when they should. OSEs both improve safety and provide greater operating flexibility, supporting improved on-time performance for passenger rail service while helping freight and passenger traffic move efficiently across corridors Amtrak shares with CN.

“CN is pleased to have reached agreements that allow us to move forward with a clear framework for safely and efficiently sharing our network. Together with the deployment of OSE technology, these agreements will support safer grade crossings and reliable passenger and freight service.”

– Patrick Whitehead, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, CN 

“These agreements give Amtrak and CN a strong foundation to move forward together and deliver efficient, reliable passenger rail service. Together, we are improving performance for our passengers while investing in technology that enhances safety in the communities we serve. With steady encouragement from the STB and grant approval from FRA, we are able to bring this train into the station.”

– Byl Herrmann, Interim President, Amtrak 

Installation of OSEs is supported through FRA funding and builds on more than a decade of research and testing led by CN, Amtrak and the FRA.

The parties expressed gratitude to the FRA for its leadership and investment in OSE technology and to the STB for its guidance and encouragement, which was instrumental in helping the parties amicably resolve their long-running operating agreement dispute.

About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.

About Amtrak
Amtrak is seizing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform rail and Retrain Travel. By modernizing, enhancing, and expanding trains, stations, and infrastructure, Amtrak is meeting the rising demand for train travel. Amtrak offers unforgettable experiences to more than 500 destinations across 46 states and parts of Canada. Learn more at Amtrak.com, download the Amtrak app, connect with us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and join Amtrak Guest Rewards for free to start earning points toward Amtrak reward travel, upgrades, lounge access and more.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Zone 1 gold mineralization now extends below 700 meters and remains open at depth.
   
• Zone 1 mineralisation extends directly from surface.
   
• 2.34 g/t Au over 9.34 metres intersected in Zone 2 as the Company advances geological interpretation and plans next phase of drilling.
   
• The zone 1 eastern shoot, outlined by Hole NO-26-21a (4.92 g/t gold over 11.37 metres) located approximately 200 metres below NO-26-07 (8.22 g/t gold over 8.5 metres), will be a major focus of our next drill program.

MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Opus One Gold Corp. (TSX-V: OOR) (the “Company” or “Opus One”) is pleased to announce the final assay results from its 2026 drilling program on its 100%-owned Noyell Gold Property, located in the northern portion of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt near Matagami, Quebec.

Those final results are completing a successful 2026 drilling campaign that significantly advanced the Company’s understanding of the Noyell property gold system. Released drill holes true width values were calculated using Geotic Log software.

Most importantly, drilling has now traced the Zone 1 gold-mineralized structure continuously from surface down to approximately 750 metres vertical depth, where it remains open at depth.

The 2026 program also identified a strong mineralized vector in the eastern portion of Zone 1, highlighted by previously announced hole NO-26-21a, which returned 4.92 g/t Au over 11.37 metres (9.08 metres true width) at approximately 700 metres vertical depth (June 17h, 2026 press release)

In addition, Opus One’s first drilling program, approximately 3 kilometres west of Zone 1 at the West boundary of Noyell property, successfully intersected gold mineralization in all five holes drilled across approximately 800 metres of strike at the newly explored Zone West, providing the Company with a second priority area for follow-up drilling.

2026 NOYELL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Zone 1 has now been traced continuously from surface to approximately 750 metres vertical depth and remains open at depth.
• Previously reported hole NO-26-21a returned 4.92 g/t Au over 11.37 metres, (June 17^th, 2026, press release) including a true width of 9.08 metres, representing the deepest significant Zone 1 intersection drilled by Opus One to date.
• Previously reported hole NO-26-07 returned 8.22 g/t Au over 8.5 metres (7.16 metres true width) (May 7^th, 2026, press release), including 49.1 g/t Au over 1.34 metres.
• Hole NO-26-18 returned 2.34 g/t Au over 9.34 metres in Zone 2, an unusually broad mineralized intersection for Zone 2 that warrants additional geological evaluation.
• The eastern portion of Zone 1 has emerged as the principal vector for potential depth extension, particularly below NO-26-21a.
• First-pass drilling at Zone West, approximately 3 kilometres west of Zone 1, intersected gold mineralization. All five holes drilled across approximately 800 metres of strike intersected gold mineralization.
• Zone West remains sparsely drilled and has not yet been tested below 300 metres vertical depth.
• Geological compilation and reinterpretation of both Zone 1 and Zone West are underway to establish priorities for the next phase of drilling.

FINAL ZONE 1 RESULTS FOR 2026

Opus One has now received assay results from the final five drill holes completed at Zone 1 during the 2026 program. (Tables 1 and 2)

Hole NO-26-08 was designed to test the potential western extension of Zone 1 at approximately 300 metres vertical depth. Both Zones 1 and 2 returned marginal gold values, consistent with the Company’s geological interpretation that the western portion of Zone 1 weakens in this area until further drilling is performed in this area.

Hole NO-26-18 was drilled to test an interpreted west-dipping mineralized trend associated with Zone 1. Zone 1 returned marginal gold values, suggesting that the interpreted trend may not continue in this area, as originally anticipated.

However, Zone 2 produced an unexpected and potentially significant intersection of 2.34 g/t Au over 9.34 metres.

The width and grade of this intersection are noteworthy for Zone 2, which has generally returned narrower and lower-grade intersections. The Company intends to incorporate this result into its ongoing geological interpretation to determine whether it represents a locally developed mineralized shoot or a potentially more significant target.

The remaining holes, NO-26-14a, NO-26-19 and NO-26-23b, were designed primarily to test the vertical continuation of Zone 1.

All three holes intersected Zone 1 at the anticipated geological position.

Combined with the Company’s previously reported results, these holes have helped refine the interpretation of the mineralized system and indicate that the strongest vector for continued depth exploration is located in the eastern portion of Zone 1, around and below hole NO-26-21a.

ZONE 1 – A GOLD SYSTEM OPEN AT DEPTH

The 2026 program represents an important step forward in defining the geometry and scale of Zone 1.

Following the Company’s 2025 drilling campaign, Zone 1 was identified from surface to approximately 500 metres vertical depth.

The 2026 program has now extended the known mineralized structure to approximately 750 metres vertical depth, while confirming significant gold grades and widths along the principal eastern mineralized shoot.

Among the key previously reported 2026 intersections are:

NO-26-07:
8.22 g/t Au over 8.5 metres (May 7^th, 2026, press release)
(true width: 7.16 metres), including intersection of 49.1 g/t Au over 1.34 metres

NO-26-21a:
4.92 g/t Au over 11.37 metres (June 17^th,2026, press release)
(true width: 9.08 metres)

NO-26-21a was drilled approximately 200 metres vertically below NO-26-07 on the same cross-section, providing an important indication of the vertical continuity of the high-grade eastern mineralized shoot.

Importantly, the Zone 1 mineralized structure remains open at depth.

The area below NO-26-21a will therefore represent a priority target as Opus One develops its next drilling program.

A SECOND EXPLORATION FRONT AT ZONE WEST

The 2026 program also marked Opus One’s first drilling of the western portion of the Noyell Property, approximately 3 kilometres west of Zone 1.

Five exploratory holes totalling 1,467 metres were completed over approximately 800 metres of strike.

Every hole intersected the targeted geological structure and returned significant gold values above 300 metres vertical depth.

Previously announced results included (September 2^nd, 2026, press release)

• 1.03 g/t Au over 8.90 metres in NO-26-09;
• 3.48 g/t Au over 1.19 metres in a second mineralized zone in NO-26-09;
• 0.50 g/t Au over 10.41 metres in NO-26-16;
• 1.11 g/t Au over 3.96 metres in NO-26-17;
• 1.34 g/t Au over 8.29 metres in NO-26-20; and
• 1.18 g/t Au over 9.07 metres in NO-26-22.

The new Zone West geological environment differs materially from Zone 1 and includes alternating sheared sedimentary and volcanic rocks.

The mineralization occurs within a broader altered and sulphide-bearing structural package and remains sparsely tested.

With gold mineralization now identified over approximately 800 metres of strike and no drilling yet completed below approximately 300 metres vertical depth, Opus One considers Zone West an important target for future definition and exploration drilling.

NEXT STEPS

With all 2026 assay results now received, the Company’s geological team is integrating the complete drill database into an updated geological and structural interpretation of the Noyell Property.

The work will focus particularly on:

1. defining the continuation of the high-grade eastern shoot of Zone 1 below NO-26-21a;
2. evaluating the significance and continuity of the broad Zone 2 intersection in NO-26-18;
3. refining the geometry of Zone 1 between surface and approximately 750 metres vertical depth; and
4. developing follow-up drill targets across the approximately 800-metre mineralized trend identified at Zone West.

The resulting interpretation will be used to establish priorities for the Company’s next phase of drilling.

CEO COMMENT

Louis Morin, President and CEO of Opus One Gold, commented:

“The 2026 program has materially advanced our understanding of Noyell. A year ago, our drilling had identified Zone 1 to approximately 500 metres vertical depth. We have now followed the mineralized structure from surface, down to approximately 750 metres, and most importantly, it remains open at depth.

The most important development for Zone 1 is that we believe we have identified the principal vector to be  followed deeper. Hole NO-26-21a returned 4.92 g/t gold over 11.37 metres at approximately 700 metres vertical depth, approximately 200 metres below NO-26-07, which returned 8.22 g/t gold over 8.5 metres. This eastern shoot will be a major focus of our next phase of drilling.

At the same time, our first drilling program at our new Zone West has given us another area to advance. Every drill hole intersected gold mineralization across approximately 800 metres of strike, and the system has only been tested at shallow depths. We now have two distinct areas identified at Noyell, where additional drilling can potentially expand the mineralized footprint.

Our geological team is integrating all the 2026 results into an updated model. The objective is straightforward: follow the strongest portion of Zone 1 deeper while beginning to systematically define the scale and potential of Zone West.”

LAST DRILL HOLE COORDINATES (Table 1)

LAST ASSAY RESULTS (Table 2)

DRILL HOLE LOCATION MAP – ZONE 1

LONGITUDINAL SECTION – ZONE 1

Sample preparation, analysis and QAQC program

All core recovered is NQ size.  All samples are described, labelled, cut (diamond saw) and bagged at Technominex’ facilities in Rouyn-Noranda.  Samples are then shipped to AGAT certified Laboratory in Val D’or for preparation and analysis.  Samples are assayed for gold using Fire Assay – Trace Au, ICP-OES finish (50g charge).  All samples equal or above 10 g/t Au are submitted to ore grade gravimetric finish. Multi element analysis is performed using Aqua Regia Digest – Metals Package, ICP-OES finish.

Opus One’s QAQC program consists of one control sample inserted, at Technominex’ facility, after 9 regular samples. Control samples consist of a certified blank and various gold grades certified material.

OPUS ONE GOLD CORPORATION INC.

Opus One Gold Corporation Inc. is a mining exploration company focused on discovering high-quality gold and base metals deposits within strategically located properties in proven mining camps, close to existing mines in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, north-western Quebec and north-eastern Ontario – one of the most prolific gold mining areas in the world. Opus One holds assets in the Val-d’Or and Matagami mineral districts.

An independent qualified person, Pierre O’Dowd P.Geo, has verified and approved the data disclosed, including sampling, analytical, and test data underlying the information or opinions contained in the written disclosure as required by section 3.1 and 3.2 of NI43-101.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information may include, among others, statements regarding the future plans, costs, objectives or performance of Opus One, or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. In this news release, words such as “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate” and similar words and the negative form thereof are used to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at or by which, such future performance will be achieved. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, including the anticipated exploration program on the project, the results of such exploration program, the development of the project and what benefits Opus One will derive from the project, the expected demand for lithium. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or management’s good-faith belief with respect to future events and are subject to known or unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond Opus One’ control.

These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described under “Financial Instruments” and “Risk and Uncertainties in Opus One’ Annual Report for the fiscal year ended August 31^st, 2025, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Opus One does not intend, nor does Opus One undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking information contained in this news release to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except if required by applicable laws.

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 the release.

For more information, please contact:

Louis Morin

Chief Executive Officer & Director

Tel.: (514) 591-3988

Michael W. Kinley, CPA, CA

President, Chief Financial Officer & Director

Tel: (902) 402-0388

info@OpusOneGold.com

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OPUS ONE’S NOYELL PROPERTY LOCATION MAPS

PROPERTY GEOLOGY AND GOLD TARGETS

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