Author: Ravi Shankar

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)   Full name of discloser:	Man Group PLC
(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):         The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	Gamma Communications plc
(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
(e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:         For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	28/09/2026
(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?	NO

2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

(a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

Class of relevant security:	0.25p ordinary
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:
(2)   Cash-settled derivatives:	895,228	1.00
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
TOTAL:	895,228	1.00

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security

Purchase/sale

Number of securities

Price per unit

(b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
0.25p ordinary	Equity swap	Increasing a long position	11,872	11.1997 GBP
0.25p ordinary	Equity swap	Increasing a long position	136,417	11.1997 GBP
0.25p ordinary	Equity swap	Increasing a long position	7,063	11.1997 GBP
0.25p ordinary	Equity swap	Increasing a long position	1,667	11.1997 GBP
0.25p ordinary	Equity swap	Increasing a long position	90,407	11.1997 GBP
0.25p ordinary	Equity swap	Increasing a long position	1,863	11.1997 GBP
0.25p ordinary	Equity swap	Increasing a long position	30,930	11.1997 GBP

        
(c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.

Number of securities to which option relates

Exercise price per unit

Type e.g. American, European etc.

Expiry date

Option money paid/ received per unit

(ii)        Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit

(d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security

Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion

Details

Price per unit (if applicable)

4.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:

None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:

None

(c)        Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?

NO

Date of disclosure:	29/09/2026
Contact name:	Molly Childs
Telephone number:	+44 20 7144 3714

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

#FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)   Full name of discloser:	Man Group PLC
(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):         The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	Rotork Plc
(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
(e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:         For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	28/09/2026
(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?	NO

2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

(a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

Class of relevant security:	0.5p ordinary
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%		Number	%
(1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:
(2)   Cash-settled derivatives:	15,101,007	1.84		11,209	0.00
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
TOTAL:	15,101,007	1.84		11,209	0.00

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

(b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security

Purchase/sale

Number of securities

Price per unit

(b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
0.5p ordinary	Equity swap	Reducing a long position	2,078	4.8584 GBP
0.5p ordinary	Equity swap	Reducing a long position	1,670	4.8583 GBP

(c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.

Number of securities to which option relates

Exercise price per unit

Type e.g. American, European etc.

Expiry date

Option money paid/ received per unit

(ii)        Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit

(d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security

Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion

Details

Price per unit (if applicable)

4.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:

None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:

None

(c)        Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?

NO

Date of disclosure:	29/09/2026
Contact name:	Molly Childs
Telephone number:	+44 20 7144 3714

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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FIXING OF COUPON RATES        29 September 2026

Fixing of coupon rates effective from 1 October 2026

Effective from 1 October 2026, the coupon rates of floating-rate bonds issued by Nykredit Realkredit A/S and Totalkredit A/S will be adjusted.

Bonds with quarterly interest rate fixing
The new coupon rates will apply from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026:

Uncapped bonds
DK0009545279, (32H), maturity in 2027, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.6903% pa
DK0009545865, (32H), maturity in 2027, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.6830% pa
DK0009547135, (32H), maturity in 2028, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.6030% pa
DK0009547994, (32H), maturity in 2028, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 3.1570% pa
DK0009548612, (32H), maturity in 2028, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.5830% pa
DK0009550196, (32H), maturity in 2028, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 3.1170% pa
DK0009551160, (32H), maturity in 2028, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.7103% pa
DK0009552481, (32H), maturity in 2029, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.5330% pa
DK0009554347, (32H), maturity in 2029, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.8770% pa
DK0009554420, (32H), maturity in 2029, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.9670% pa
DK0009555583, (32H), maturity in 2029, new rate as at 1 October 2026: 2.4830% pa

Questions may be directed to Investor Relations at investor_relations@nykredit.dk or Press Officer Peter Klaaborg, tel +45 44 55 14 94.

Attachment

• Fixing of coupon rates – Nykredit Realkredit – 20260929

Key Takeaways:

• Parsons awarded $85 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement to deliver U.S. Space Command’s new purpose-built Command and Control Facility at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama, further expanding Parsons’ growing defense infrastructure business.
• The 950,000-square-foot campus will support up to 1,800 personnel and include secure mission-critical facilities and infrastructure.
• Parsons will provide program and construction management expertise to help deliver a resilient headquarters that supports the command’s mission and long-term operational readiness.

Caption: This image is a conceptual rendering for illustrative purposes. It does not represent an approved final design, and the design remains subject to change.

CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was selected by Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, in coordination with Air Force Civil Engineering Center to provide comprehensive Owner’s Advisor support for the progressive design-build (PDB) development of the U.S. Space Command’s (USSPACECOM) new headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

The initial $85 million agreement consists of a 75-month performance period and represents new work for the company and capitalizes on the synergies of Parsons’ Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure portfolio. The agreement will oversee one of the Department of War’s largest PDB initiatives to date and is one of the Air Force’s first uses of an Owner’s Advisor delivery approach and will set an example for future use of the Owner’s Advisor delivery approach.

“U.S. Space Command’s mission demands infrastructure that is as resilient, secure, and operationally ready as the warfighters it supports,” said Martin Boson, president of Engineered Systems for Parsons. “As a trusted provider of the world’s most complex defense and critical infrastructure programs, Parsons delivers the program management, technical expertise, and mission-focused execution necessary to transform critical requirements into lasting capability. We look forward to delivering a world-class command and control facility that equips U.S. Space Command with the infrastructure needed to integrate military space power into multi-domain global operations to defend national interests and defeat threats.”

Under this OTA agreement, Parsons will serve as the Owner’s Advisor for the development of USSPACECOM’s new headquarters, providing comprehensive program and construction management support during planning, design, construction, and operationalization. The company will oversee project execution on behalf of the government, helping manage scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk for the 950,000-square-foot campus. The complex will include a command-and-control facility, fusion center, visitor control center, and supporting infrastructure designed to enable 24/7 operations in support of USSPACECOM’s national security mission.

Parsons is a leading provider of program management and infrastructure solutions for complex federal and critical infrastructure projects worldwide. Leveraging decades of experience supporting large-scale capital programs, the company helps customers reduce risk, improve project outcomes, and deliver critical capabilities on schedule and at scale. The company’s global defense and security infrastructure teams deliver bespoke critical infrastructure protection solutions while managing the planning, design, delivery, construction supervision, operations, and maintenance of military facilities, Government and commercial assets, and civilian infrastructure around the world. From rebuild efforts following natural disasters at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and Tyndall Air Force Base to design and construction management of new national security infrastructure across the United States Department of War portfolio and Middle East defense and security infrastructure, the company leverages its differentiated portfolio and capabilities in national security and critical infrastructure to deliver secure, complex global security facilities.

To learn more about Parsons’ federal infrastructure solutions, visit Parsons.com/federal-infrastructure/.

About Parsons:
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and electronic warfare, space and missile defense, transportation, water and environment, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn to learn how we’re making an impact.

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Media Contact:
Bernadette Miller
+1 980.253.9781
bernadette.miller@parsons.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Dave Spille
+1 703.775.6191
Dave.Spille@parsons.us

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0de8b026-7f06-42b2-9d59-f5c10da4f074

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bimergen Energy (NYSE American: BESS), a U.S.-based renewable energy infrastructure developer, owner and operator, is pleased to announce that Bimergen Energy, Co-CEO Bob Brilon, will present twice at the MoneyShow Conference in Orlando Florida. Bimergen will also be showcased where management and company representatives will be available to talk with investors about Bimergen Energy’s public company market awareness campaign. This market awareness campaign targets open market investors and will highlight the 2026 uplist to NYSE American as well as the recent Q2 2026 revenues and profitability.

The MoneyShow Conference will take place on Monday October 5^th through Wednesday October 7^th. During Bimergen Energy’s presentation, Co-CEO Bob Brilon will provide shareholders and the broader investment community with an overview of Bimergen’s investment opportunity as a listed public company, BESS: NYSE-A and strategic initiatives. The presentation is scheduled for Monday October 5^th @ 3:25 pm- 3:55 pm and Tuesday October 6^th @ 2:55pm- 3:40 pm Eastern Time.

About The MoneyShow Orlando

The MoneyShow Orlando is a three-day, expert-led financial conference held October 5-7, 2026, at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, offering market insights, education, and networking for investors and traders. The MoneyShow Conference is designed around energy disruption and solutions, AI, technology, geopolitics, interest rates, and commodities.

Featured speakers scheduled to participate include Charles Payne, host of Fox Business’ Making Money with Charles Payne; technology and AI analyst Daniel Ives; investment strategist Louis Navellier; technology author George Gilder; and former Deputy National Security Advisor Kathleen “KT” McFarland, among other prominent market commentators, strategists and industry professionals. In addition to delivering two Company focused presentations, Bimergen Energy Co-CEO Bob Brilon has been selected as a panelist for a featured conference discussion.

About Bimergen Energy

Bimergen Energy (NYSE American: BESS) is a U.S.-based renewable energy infrastructure developer, owner and operator focused on utility-scale battery energy storage systems. Bimergen Energy develops and operates infrastructure designed to enhance grid stability and support the integration of renewable generation across key U.S. markets. The Company generates operating revenue by buying energy at lower off-peak prices and selling it back to the same grid at higher peak prices. For more information, visit www.Bimergen.com.

Contact
RedChip Companies, Inc.
1-407-644-4256 | 1-800-REDCHIP (733-2447)
BESS@redchip.com

• SoftServe joins Akamai Partner Connect to help enterprises optimize multicloud environments, lower infrastructure costs, and accelerate edge AI deployments.
• Delivers custom-built language models (LLMs/SLMs), cloud strategy support, and AI inferencing optimized for distributed GPU networks.
• Provides specialized managed services and AI consulting for high-tech, healthcare, financial, and manufacturing sectors.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced SoftServe, an AI and technology services company with expertise in data and cloud solutions, has joined the Akamai Partner Connect program. SoftServe enables enterprises operating in complex, multicloud environments to unlock their full potential by combining creative thinking, deep sector expertise, and precision engineering to imagine and build what’s next. By utilizing digital engineering, AI mastery, and multicloud optimization, SoftServe provides a streamlined, cost-effective path to digital transformation and edge AI deployment that were previously fragmented across multiple vendors.

SoftServe’s services and offerings include:

• Cloud strategy support to optimize compute resources and budget for long-term growth
• Custom-built small and large language models and AI inferencing optimized for distributed infrastructure and GPU networks
• Advisory and development services for deep and emerging technologies via award-winning advanced tech solutions engineers

“Dealing with multicloud environments shouldn’t be an obstacle to your goals,” said Olga Salaichuk, Vice President of Technology at SoftServe. “By partnering with Akamai, we’re handling the complex back-end tasks for our clients. We want to clear the path so teams can focus on building the next big thing, confident that their AI and cloud strategies are supported by the most distributed platform in the world.”

The collaboration offers AI consulting, digital modernization, and specialized managed services to customers in verticals ranging from high tech, healthcare, and financial services to industrial and manufacturing. It specifically addresses the needs of multicloud enterprises seeking edge AI infrastructure and enterprises requiring secure digital transformation solutions.

“SoftServe is well recognized for its ability to solve the architecture challenges that often stall progress. When we combine their AI expertise with Akamai’s global scale, we’re helping to build a foundation for our customers’ biggest projects,” said Parimal Pandya, Senior Vice President, Global Cloud Sales, Akamai. “We’re glad to have them on board as a partner who truly accelerates digital success for their clients.”

To learn more about how Akamai and SoftServe are approaching governed AI inference from edge to cloud, read the blog post and get more data in the white paper.

Akamai and SoftServe are exhibiting at NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026, October 20–22, where attendees can visit booths 3064 and 7028, respectively, to learn more.

About SoftServe
SoftServe is a digital engineering and technology services company specializing in AI, data, and cloud solutions. We expand the horizon of new technologies to solve today’s complex business challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients. Our boundless curiosity drives us to explore and reimagine the art of the possible. Clients confidently rely on SoftServe to architect and execute mature and innovative capabilities, such as digital engineering, data and analytics, cloud, and AI/ML.

Our global reputation is gained from more than 30 years of experience delivering superior digital solutions at exceptional speed by top-tier engineering talent to enterprise industries, including high tech, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, retail, energy, and manufacturing. Visit our website, blog, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (Twitter) pages for more information.

About Akamai
Akamai is the cloud company that powers and protects an AI-driven world. Our cloud platform extends high-performance cloud computing from the core to the edge, enabling organizations to build and scale next-generation AI applications while delivering comprehensive, multi-layered security to safeguard enterprises against evolving cyber threats. Learn more at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn.

Contacts
Akamai Media Relations
akamaipr@akamai.com

Akamai Investor Relations
invrel@akamai.com

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Project will enable more Canadian natural gas to meet growing global LNG demand

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) today announced Coastal GasLink (CGL) Phase 2 will proceed following LNG Canada and its joint venture participants’ positive Final Investment Decision (FID) on the expansion of the LNG Canada facility, satisfying the conditions associated with TC Energy’s previously approved conditional FID for the project.

Today, the CGL pipeline safely transports approximately 2.1 Bcf/d of natural gas. CGL Phase 2 will nearly double the existing capacity by adding new compressor stations and upgrading facilities along the existing 670-kilometre route from Dawson Creek to the LNG Canada liquefaction facility in Kitimat, northern British Columbia.

“Coastal GasLink pipeline was a nation-building project that established Canada’s first direct path for natural gas to reach global LNG markets and Phase 2 is building on that legacy. By nearly doubling the capacity of this world-class infrastructure, we are maximizing the value of this asset, which is underpinned by the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin—one of the most prolific natural gas resource basins on the planet. Phase 2 will strengthen Canada’s role in supplying reliable, affordable and secure energy to global markets while creating long-term value for Indigenous and local communities, customers and shareholders.”

 – François Poirier, TC Energy President and Chief Executive Officer

An integrated model for delivery

CGL Phase 2 will be delivered through an integrated execution model. Under the commercial agreements announced earlier this year, LNG Canada will lead project construction as Phase 2 Execution Manager, while CGL will remain the owner, operator and permit holder of the pipeline and associated facilities. CGL and TC Energy will provide certain technical advisory and procurement services along with operational expertise to support delivery. The commercial structure limits CGL’s capital commitments and overall exposure to construction cost and schedule risks, consistent with TC Energy’s strategic priorities of disciplined execution, prudent capital allocation and maintaining financial strength.

Building on partnership and shared prosperity

CGL’s legacy includes more than $1.8 billion in contracts awarded to Indigenous and local businesses, more than $13 million invested in local communities, non-profits and sponsorships, and approximately 25,700 full-time-equivalent jobs created in British Columbia through the course of the pipeline’s multi-year construction.

The pipeline was built with the support of 20 elected Indigenous communities along the project route, with long-term agreements that remain in place and continue to provide benefits. Those relationships, together with partnerships with local communities, governments, contractors and project partners will continue to be central as CGL Phase 2 moves into execution.

CGL Phase 2 construction is expected to deliver direct benefit to Indigenous and local communities through jobs, contracting, and training and skills development opportunities. It’s estimated that up to 2,100 people will be employed on CGL Phase 2 during peak construction across five sites. The indirect spinoff and economic activity generated by investments in nation-building infrastructure strengthens local economies and helps fund the services that families, communities and businesses rely on every day.

Connecting Canadian energy to growing global demand

“Canada’s investment supercycle is underway—and LNG Canada Phase 2 and the expansion of Coastal GasLink are another powerful vote of confidence in Canadian energy and the Canadian economy. This investment will help get more Canadian energy to growing global markets, create good jobs and new opportunities for Indigenous and local communities, and strengthen our position as a reliable supplier to our partners around the world. This is what it looks like to build Canada into an energy superpower and the strongest economy in the G7.”

 – The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

Global demand for secure, reliable and affordable energy continues to grow, reinforcing the critical role of Canadian natural gas exports in supporting the country’s allies and contributing to global emissions reduction.

TC Energy’s latest outlook identifies LNG exports as the largest driver of North American natural gas demand growth over the next decade. Phase 2 will increase transportation capacity for its customers, without building any additional pipeline, and connect more Canadian natural gas supply to LNG Canada, strengthening Canada’s ability to serve growing global LNG markets as a trusted partner.

CGL Phase 2 construction is expected to commence in early 2027, with anticipated in-service in the early 2030s. CGL Phase 2 infrastructure will be operated by TC Energy, a co-owner of CGL.

About TC Energy

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets—powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. 

We carry forward a legacy of nation-building energy infrastructure and strong partnerships. By working with communities, businesses and leaders across our extensive energy network, we create opportunities today and for generations to come. 

TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.

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Drilling Extends High Grade Zones at Musselwhite and Advances District Scale Discovery at Valentine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an exploration update from its Canadian operations, highlighting significant drilling results, and underscoring opportunities for mineral resource growth and mine life extension across the Company’s three Canadian gold mines: Musselwhite and Greenstone in Ontario and Valentine in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Equinox Gold’s global exploration programs are currently active across nine projects, with 45 drill rigs operating across Canada, the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. The Company has completed approximately 308,000 metres of drilling year-to-date, with 16 rigs operating in Canada, 15 in Mexico and 12 in Nicaragua and two in the United States (increasing to four in the near term). The 2026 global discovery and mineral resource expansion exploration program is supported by a budget of approximately US$155 million and includes approximately 477,000 metres of planned drilling, focused on mineral resource growth, mine-life extension and the advancement of exploration opportunities across the Company’s operating portfolio.

2026 Canada Highlights:

• Musselwhite: Drilling along the mine trend continues to intersect gold mineralization and confirms continuity up to two kilometres beyond current operations, supporting future mineral resource growth and mine-life extension, including:
  • 22.9 m @ 10.00 grams per tonne gold (“g/t Au”) (Mine extension – PQ Extension Zone “PQE”)
  • 20.5 m @ 7.31 g/t Au (Mine extension – PQE)

• Valentine: Drilling continues to expand mineralization along the mine trend, with potential for mineral resource growth, while advancing the new Minotaur discovery, including:
  • 99.4 m @ 0.98 g/t Au (Frank Zone)
  • 27.3 m @ 2.11 g/t Au (Minotaur)
• Greenstone: The first major exploration program since 2020 started in August, targeting underground extensions and near-pit mineral resource growth. Initial drill holes have intersected mineralized intervals in targeted horizons, with assays pending.

Jason Simpson, President of Equinox Gold, commented: “Canada is increasingly becoming the foundation of Equinox Gold’s production and organic growth strategy, with greater than 60% of 2026 gold production from Canadian operations. With three long-life operating mines, significant processing capacity and large, highly prospective, and underexplored land packages, we see substantial opportunity to grow production from assets and infrastructure we already own.

“At Musselwhite, drilling continues to demonstrate high-grade mineralization along the mine trend, up to two kilometres beyond current operations and around the existing mine. Valentine continues to deliver new discoveries and opportunities to grow open-pit mineral resources in what is now being recognized as a new gold district. Greenstone, Equinox Gold’s largest gold production centre, has significant underground and untapped regional exploration potential.

“Our objective is clear. Turn today’s results – the extended mine trend at Musselwhite, the new discoveries at Valentine and the underground potential at Greenstone – into mineral resources and mineral reserves, extend mine lives and maximize the value of existing infrastructure, while focusing on disciplined growth and generating long-term shareholder value. We believe our current mine plans capture only part of the long-term growth potential across our Canadian portfolio.”

A LARGE-SCALE CANADIAN GOLD PLATFORM WITH SIGNIFICANT ORGANIC GROWTH POTENTIAL

Equinox Gold’s Canadian operations provide a substantial base of existing production complemented by multiple avenues for organic growth. The addition of Musselwhite provides a third established Canadian production centre and an additional platform for mineral reserve replacement, mineral resource growth and production optimization.

Across the Canadian portfolio, the Company is advancing three complementary exploration programs, with the objectives to:

• Musselwhite: Extend the mine trend, grow and convert high-grade underground mineral resources and identify additional mill feed to maximize utilization of existing processing infrastructure;

• Valentine: Grow mineral resources along the 32-kilometre Valentine Lake Shear Zone and emerging targets while advancing the planned Phase 2 expansion that doubles mill throughput to approximately 5.0 million tonnes per year; and
• Greenstone: Convert higher-grade underground and satellite mineral resources, extend mine life through regional deposits and optimize throughput beyond the current 27,000-tonne-per-day nameplate capacity.

At Musselwhite, drilling results received through the end of July 2026 will be incorporated into a year-end mineral reserve and mineral resource update expected in Q1 2027. The update will include new mineral resources at PQE. Ongoing drilling continues to demonstrate the potential for additional mineral resource growth and future conversion opportunities along the trend through 2027 and 2028. At Valentine, drilling data through July 2026 will be included in the year-end mineral resource and mineral reserve update. At Greenstone, recently started drilling focused on mineral resource growth at depth is targeted to be included in a mineral resource and mineral reserve update at year-end 2027.

MUSSELWHITE – EXTENDING A PROVEN HIGH-GRADE GOLD SYSTEM SHOWING SIGNIFICANT UPSIDE

Musselwhite is a high-grade underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario that has produced more than six million ounces of gold over nearly 30 years of operation. Exploration at Musselwhite is currently advancing through three parallel programs. The underground drill program is targeting mineral resource and mineral reserve growth and conversion within the Lynx, PQ, West Limb and Redwings zones. The deep directional surface drill program is testing the down-plunge extension of the mine trend, with results demonstrating the continuity of mineralization approximately two kilometres beyond current operations. The near-mine surface drill program is evaluating additional targets within the broader mine corridor, with the objective of identifying new sources of mill feed and further extending the mine life.

The current underground drilling program continues to deliver multiple significant high-grade intersections across all priority areas, including the Lynx, PQ, West Limb and Redwings zones. A total of 36,315 metres has been drilled year-to-date in 2026.

The deep directional surface drilling program is testing the northwest down-plunge extension of the mine trend. The program has demonstrated exceptional continuity of mineralization and confirmed the continuity of two stacked mineralized zones, interpreted as the Lynx and PQE zones, with mineralization remaining open down plunge and both up and down dip on section (see Orla Mining news release dated April 9, 2026). A total of 15,230 metres has been drilled in 2026.

New 2026 Highlights include:

Underground:

• 9.2 m @ 16.96 g/t Au (Lynx, 26-LNX-056)
• 9.2 m @ 12.39 g/t Au (PQE, 26-PQE-007)
• 1.0 m @ 471.00 g/t Au (PQE, 26-PQE-054)
• 13.2 m @ 9.55 g/t Au (Redwings, 26-RDW-007)

Mine Trend Extension:

• 22.9 m @ 10.00 g/t Au (26-NSD01-008W) 
  • Including:
    • 0.6 m @ 37.10 g/t Au
    • 0.7 m @ 21.19 g/t Au
    • 0.5 m @ 23.74 g/t Au
    • 1.4 m @ 43.07 g/t Au
• 12.4 m @ 5.77 g/t Au (26-NSD01-006W)
  • Including 3.2 m @ 16.25 g/t Au 
• 0.9 m @ 288.74 g/t Au (26-NSD02-008W)
• 20.5 m @ 7.31 g/t Au (26-NSD02-009W)
  • Including 1.2 m @ 21.07 g/t Au

The combination of high-grade underground results and successful deep directional drilling increases Equinox Gold’s confidence in the opportunity to expand mineral resources and mineral reserves and extend the mine life.

The near-mine surface drill program was completed in September, with 7,940 metres drilled in 2026. New shallow mineralization was intersected at Camp Bay and along the Musselwhite 4 km South-East Trend targets, including 18.9 m @ 2.94 g/t Au (26-CMP-015) and 0.7 m @ 42.22 g/t Au (26-KAZ-002). The 2026 drilling results, combined with a global review and re-modelling of historical near-mine drilling data, have significantly improved the understanding of the near-mine mineral endowment and identified priority mineralized trends for potential testing in 2027. Further work is planned to test the potential for satellite mineralization near existing mine infrastructure, within approximately 10 kilometres of the mill.

Beyond the mine area, Equinox Gold controls a district-scale land package of approximately 65,000 hectares across the North Caribou Greenstone Belt, providing significant opportunities for both near-mine mineral resource growth and regional discovery. The property hosts numerous known mineral occurrences and prospective geological trends, supporting a substantial pipeline of exploration targets. The Company has advanced a regional data compilation, target definition and prioritization to unlock the full potential of this land package.

Figure 1: Musselwhite Long Section – Underground and Deep Directional Highlights. Drilling supports continuity of high-grade mineralization along the mine trend for approximately two kilometers beyond current operations.

Figure 2: Plan View Musselwhite Regional Compilation. Land package spans 65,000 hectares across the North Caribou Greenstone Belt, with a pipeline of regional and near-mine targets identified for follow-up.

Figure 3: Plan View Musselwhite Near-Mine Highlights. Drilling has intersected shallow gold mineralization at Camp Bay and along the Musselwhite South-East Trend targets.

VALENTINE – BUILDING A NEW GOLD DISTRICT

Exploration at the Valentine Gold Mine continues to identify mineralization along the Valentine Lake Shear Zone (“VLSZ”), also referred to as the mine trend. Mineralization is currently defined along approximately 15 kilometres of strike, with drilling having tested the system to an average vertical depth of 300 to 500 metres, highlighting significant potential to expand mineralization both laterally and at depth. The newly identified Minotaur Zone (see Equinox Gold news release dated February 2, 2026) opens a distinct, new area of exploration potential, reinforcing the broader district-scale upside. The 2026 exploration program is focused approximately two-thirds on the mine trend and one-third on regional targets, including Minotaur. Mineral resource growth targets include infill and expansion drilling at the Frank Zone, located southwest of the Leprechaun open pit, with an initial mineral resource estimate for Frank planned in the near future. A total of 50,560 metres of development drilling and 18,330 metres of generative/regional drilling has been completed year to date.

Results from the Leprechaun, Marathon, Frank and Banshee zones continue to demonstrate the potential for mineral resource growth along the mine trend. Recent drilling has improved confidence in mineralization within and adjacent to the current pit designs, while also extending mineralization beyond existing mineral resource boundaries. Ongoing drilling at Frank and Banshee is focused on mineral resource definition and expansion, with deeper drilling planned to evaluate the potential for mineralization below the current pit limits.

The Minotaur discovery located approximately eight kilometres northwest of the Valentine Mill, continues to demonstrate significant exploration potential. Drilling completed in 2026 has expanded the known footprint of mineralization, extending the strike length of the original discovery zone to more than one kilometre and identifying additional mineralization beyond the area previously reported. Drilling has also outlined a broader zone of deformation and mineralization extending over two kilometres in length and one kilometre in width, with mineralization remaining open in all directions. Geological interpretation at Minotaur is ongoing, with the geometry, controls and continuity of mineralization still being defined as new exploration data are integrated.

The 2026 drill highlights presented below demonstrate both the in-pit and along-strike mineral resource expansion potential across the VLSZ, as well as the early-stage promising results from Minotaur:

• 44.0 m @ 3.57 g/t Au (BN-26-005, Banshee Zone, immediately southwest of the Marathon Pit)
  • Including 1.6 m @ 23.38 g/t Au and 5.0 m @ 16.65 g/t Au

• 164.0 m @ 2.55 g/t Au (MA-24-489, Marathon pit, northeast side)
  • Including 22.0 m @ 7.28 g/t Au and 2.0 m @ 19.96 g/t Au
• 126.0 m @ 2.15 g/t (LP-24-001, Leprechaun Pit)
  • Including 28.0 m @ 4.99 g/t Au
• 22.0 m @ 4.00 g/t Au (FZ-26-168, Frank Zone, proximal to Leprechaun Pit)
  • Including 6.1 m @ 10.25 g/t Au
• 33.2 m @ 1.57 g/t Au (MT-26-029, Minotaur)
  • Including 0.9 m @ 31.21 g/t Au and 2.1 m @ 8.49 g/t Au

With less than 20% of the 327 km² land package explored to date, opportunities for additional mineral resource growth and new discoveries are substantial.

Continued exploration success has the potential not only to extend the mine life but also to enhance the long-term value and utilization of an expanded Valentine processing facility. The planned Valentine Phase 2 expansion is expected to double processing capacity to 5.0 million tonnes per year. Following completion of Phase 2, the Valentine Report (as defined below) estimates Valentine is expected to average approximately 223,000 ounces of gold production annually over the subsequent ten years (see Equinox Gold news release dated March 30, 2026).

Figure 4: Plan Map Valentine Gold Mine. Drilling highlights along the mine trend demonstrate continued mineral resource growth and extension potential, while the Minotaur discovery to the north highlights the potential for broader district-scale opportunities.

Figure 5: Valentine Long Section. Drilling supports mineral resource growth potential both along strike and at depth across the Frank and Minotaur zones.

GREENSTONE – SIGNIFICANT UNDERGROUND AND REGIONAL OPTIONALITY

Greenstone is Equinox Gold’s largest Canadian production centre and is underpinned by a significant open-pit mineral reserve, higher-grade underground mineral resources not included in the current mine plan, and an extensive regional land position covering much of the Beardmore-Geraldton Greenstone Belt.

The 2026 exploration program commenced on August 14 and is expected to ramp up to four drill rigs by October. The program is focused on three priority target areas:

• Underground Extension: Testing opportunities to expand and convert higher-grade underground mineral resources (planned 16,800 metres);
• North Pit Wall: Targeting mineral resource and mineral reserve growth adjacent to the existing open pit (planned 5,040 metres); and
• South Porphyry: Targeting mineral resource growth along the south wall of the open pit (planned 2,520 metres).

The broader Greenstone land package provides considerable additional exploration potential. Equinox Gold controls a significant portion of the Beardmore-Geraldton Greenstone Belt, which hosts numerous deposits, prospects and historical gold mines. Eight past-producing mines across the property historically produced, in aggregate, two million ounces of gold at grades greater than 15 g/t Au, with limited modern exploration. A regional data compilation and targeting initiative is underway to identify and prioritize opportunities across the broader land package.

Figure 6: Plan Map Greenstone Regional Compilation. Regional land position covers much of the Beardmore-Geraldton Greenstone Belt, host to eight past-producing mines with two million ounces of historical production at gold grades above 15 g/t Au.

EXPLORATION: LEVERAGING EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE TO CREATE LONG-TERM VALUE

Equinox Gold believes the combination of established operations, significant processing infrastructure and large prospective land packages differentiates its Canadian exploration portfolio.

At Musselwhite, the Company sees the opportunity to continue extending a high-grade system that has already supported nearly 30 years of mining and to identify sufficient additional inventory to maximize the use of existing excess mill capacity.

At Valentine, the opportunity is to systematically explore a 32-kilometre mineralized trend and surrounding geological structures while expanding processing capacity to approximately 5.0 million tonnes per year.

At Greenstone, the opportunity is to complement the large open-pit operation with higher-grade underground mineral resources and regional deposits while pursuing opportunities to increase throughput beyond current nameplate capacity.

2027 Exploration Outlook

Equinox Gold plans to maintain substantial exploration efforts across its three Canadian assets and broader portfolio of assets in the United States, Mexico and Nicaragua, with a focus on creating value through exploration. The programs are designed to grow mineral resources and replace mineral reserves, extend mine lives, make new discoveries and create additional optionality at both operating and development-stage assets, supporting long-term production growth and maximizing the value of the Company’s portfolio.

Additional Technical Information

All mineralized interval lengths reported are down-hole intervals, with true width estimates ranging from 30-100% for the reported interval. See Tables 1 to 6 of this news release for estimated true widths of individual composites. True widths are not estimated in cases where there is insufficient geological control on gold mineralization. A minimum sampling length of 0.30 m is used for both underground and surface drilling. The reported composites were not subject to “capping” of high grades. Equinox Gold believes that applying a top cut would have a negligible effect on overall grades. Visual observations of drill core at Greenstone are not a reliable proxy for gold grade, and the presence, nature and extent of mineralization remain unconfirmed until laboratory assay results are received.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (“QA/QC”) protocols followed at Valentine include the insertion of blanks and standards at regular intervals in each sample batch. Drill core is cut in half with one half retained at site and the other half tagged and sent to MSALabs in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL or in Timmins, ON. MSALabs is independent of Equinox Gold. All reported core samples are analyzed for gold by fire assay (prior to April 2026) using a 30g aliquot with atomic absorption finish or PhotonAssay^TM (from April 2026 onward), using a 500g crushed sample. All samples above 0.30 g/t Au and those in economically interesting intervals are further assayed via metallic screen technique. There are no known drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy, reliability or results from the Valentine drill program. Additional information regarding the Company’s data verification processes at Valentine is set out in the Company’s NI 43-101 technical report for the project entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report – Valentine Gold Mine, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada” with an effective date of December 31, 2025 (the “Valentine Report”), which can be found on the Company’s website at www.equinoxgold.com and on Equinox Gold’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, for additional information.

Gold assay results at Musselwhite were obtained at ALS Canada Inc. (“ALS”) or SGS Canada Inc. (“SGS”) using fire assay fusion and an atomic absorption spectroscopy finish (ALS: Au-AA23, SGS: GE_FAA30V5). If samples returned gold values greater than 10 ppm, samples are re-run with gold by fire assay and gravimetric finish (ALS: Au-GRA21, SGS: GO_FAG30V). Gold results were also obtained at ALS using PhotonAssay^TM on two aliquots of 500g of crushed sample (ALS: Au-PA01). For Fire Assay analyses, standards were inserted at a frequency of four in every 100 samples, and blanks were inserted at a frequency of four in every 100 samples.

ALS and SGS are both independent of Equinox Gold. ALS is an ISO-17025 accredited laboratory for PhotonAssay^TM methods. There are no known drilling, sampling, recovery, or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the drilling data at Musselwhite.

For additional information on Musselwhite, see the Musselwhite Report (as defined below) and Orla Mining Ltd.’s (“Orla”) press releases dated April 9, 2026, December 18, 2025, October 6, 2025 and April 1, 2025.

Historical drilling programs at Musselwhite were completed by Goldcorp. Inc. (“Goldcorp”) and/or Newmont Corporation (“Newmont”), the prior owners of the project. The Company’s independent qualified person for the Musselwhite Report was of the opinion that the drilling and sampling procedures for Musselwhite drill samples by Goldcorp and Newmont were reasonable and adequate for the purposes of the Musselwhite Report, and that the Goldcorp and Newmont QA/QC program met or exceeded industry standards. See the Company’s NI 43-101 technical report for the project entitled “Technical Report – Musselwhite Mine, Ontario, Canada” with an effective date of November 18, 2024 (the “Musselwhite Report”), which can be found on the Company’s website at www.equinoxgold.com and on Orla’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, for additional information.

Qualified Person and Technical Information

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was approved by Sylvain Guérard Executive Vice President Exploration for Equinox Gold who is a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101.

To verify information related to the 2026 drilling programs at both Musselwhite and Valentine, Mr. Guérard visited both properties during 2026 and discussed logging, sampling and sample shipping processes with responsible site personnel; discussed and reviewed assay and QA/QC results with responsible personnel; and reviewed supporting documentation, including drill hole locations and orientations and significant assay interval calculations.

About Equinox Gold

Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX, NYSE-A: EQX) is a Canadian mining company positioned as the new North American senior gold producer with a strong foundation of high-quality, long-life gold operations in Canada and across the Americas, and a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Guided by a seasoned leadership team with broad expertise, the Company is focused on disciplined execution, operational excellence and long-term value creation. Equinox Gold offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of gold operations, and clear path to growth. Learn more at www.equinoxgold.com or contact ir@equinoxgold.com.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miata Metals Corp. (TSXV: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) (OTCQX: MMETF) (“Miata” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce additional drill results from its ongoing 25,000 m diamond drilling program at its Sela Creek Gold Project (“Sela Creek” or the “Project”) in Suriname.

Jons Trend continues to deliver long intercepts of high-grade gold highlighted by 35.25 m at 3.41 g/t Au in 26DDH-JT-023, including 5.55 m at 15.36 Au. JT-023 was drilled approximately 50 m from previously reported hole 26DDH-JT-19 that yielded 30 m at 4.06 g/t Au. Hole 26DDH-JT-022 returned a second broad interval of 37.99 m at 1.60 g/t Au, including 6.00 m at 3.99 g/t Au. All of the Jons Trend drill holes reported in this news release intersected multiple zones of mineralization, providing further evidence that the stacked, gold-bearing vein zones present at the target continue and remain open at depth and along strike.

Highlights:

• Hole 26DDH-JT-023 extended the projection of a significant mineralized vein zone by approximately 50 m down-dip, intersecting:
  • 35 m at 3.41 g/t Au from 97.75 m, including:
    • 5.55 m at 15.36 g/t Au from 112.55 m
    • 5.25 m at 3.40 g/t Au from 125.75 m
  • 12.1 m at 1.66 g/t Au from 144.9 m
  • 18.0 m at 0.82 g/t Au from 190.0 m
  • 19.5 m at 0.82 g/t Au from 228.5 m
• Additional mineralization in hole 26DDH-JT-023 includes 12.10 m at 1.66 g/t Au from 144.90 m, including 6.10 m at 2.54 g/t Au.
• Hole 26DDH-JT-022 intersected:
  • 37.99 m at 1.60 g/t Au from 158.28 m, including:
    • 6.0 m at 3.99 g/t Au from 168.0 m

“Jons Trend continues to produce very encouraging intercepts, delivering a strong combination of width and grade, with a high-grade interval contained within more than 35 metres of continuous gold mineralization,” stated Dr. Jacob Verbaas, CEO of Miata. “All holes reported from Jons Trend in this news release intersected multiple zones of mineralization, further demonstrating the continuity of individual vein zones both at depth and along strike. Hole JT-023 also confirms that the higher-grade zone previously intersected in holes JT-08 and JT-019 extends a further 50 m down-plunge. These higher-grade plunging zones may repeat at regular intervals, connected by zones with moderate grades. With stacked mineralization starting from surface, Jons Trend has excellent potential for open-pit mining.”

Jons Trend drilling:

The latest Jons Trend drilling consisted of step-out holes 26DDH-JT-020 to JT-023. Holes JT-023 and JT-022 were drilled from the southwest side of both the central and northwestern portions of Jons Trend, respectively, while hole JT-021 was drilled on the northeast side of the central portion. Hole JT-020 targeted the southeastern portion of Jons Trend. These step-out drill holes were made to test the down-dip continuity of the gold-mineralized vein zones, while also testing the northern and southeastern extension of known gold mineralization.

Figure 1. SW-NE cross-section through the central portion of Jons Trend (A-A’ in Figure 3). Drill traces highlighted in black show drill holes from this news release (i.e., JT-023 and JT-021), and those in white are previously released drill holes. Note folded vein zones highlighted yellow, suggesting the continuation of mineralization from the main axis of Jons Trend to the southwest, down-dip.

Figure 2. SSW-NNE cross-section through the northwestern portion of Jons Trend (B-B’ in Figure 3). Drill trace highlighted in black shows drill hole from this news release (i.e., JT-022), those in white are previously released drill holes. Note folded vein zones highlighted yellow, suggesting the continuation of mineralization from the main axis of Jons Trend to the south-southwest, down-dip.

Figure 3. Plan view map of geology of Jons Trend corridor, including the Big Berg prospect (SE) and the newly-defined Howler prospect (NE). Section traces of Figures 1 (A-A’) and 2 (B-B’) are shown. Note surface projection of mineralized vein zones are highlighted, and interpreted shear zones occur parallel to the main fold axes in the host-rock.

The highlight intervals from the Jons Trend step-out drilling are characterized by strong to intense strain zones within tightly folded quartz-biotite schist that is strongly silicified as well as altered by biotite; the intervals host intermittent sheeted quartz-carbonate veins that are laminated, associated with pyrite and pyrrhotite with lesser chalcopyrite mineralization; these veins are overprinted by sinuous extensional quartz-pyrite-pyrrhotite veins and associated chlorite alteration.

The results from JT-023 extend the projection of a significant mineralized zone previously intersected in 26DDH-JT-019 (30.0 m at 4.06 g/t Au from 117.0 m) and 26DDH-JT-008 (31.75 m at 4.62 g/t Au from 74.0 m) by approximately 50 m down-dip to the southwest (Figure 1).

The results from JT-022 extends the down-dip projection of multiple mineralized vein zones from the Jons Trend discovery zone, with its highlight interval being intersected 30 m SW of 25DDH-SEL-038 (53.6 m at 0.84 g/t Au from 167.9 m) and yielding an increase in grade down-dip of the projected vein zone (Figure 2).

Drillhole JT-021 was a 50 m step out to the north of the main Johns trend, and did not encounter significant stacked vein zones. Hole JT-020, conversely, was drilled 80 m southwest of previous drilling (JT-012, 12.0 m at 0.95 g/t Au from 143.5 m), and has a highlight intersect that extends known mineralization in the southeastern portion of Jons Trend.

Table 1. Latest Jons Trend Gold Assays:

Hole Id		From (m)		To (m)		Intercept (m)		Au (g/t)		True Width (m)		Target
26DDH-JT-020		48		51.35		3.35		0.82		2.9		Jons Trend
and		69.65		73.35		3.7		1.14		3.2
and		129		130		1		0.82		0.9
and		135		141		6		0.52		5.2
including		139		141		2		1.07		1.7
and		151		152.4		1.4		0.52		1.2
and		173		182.14		9.14		1.24		8.8
including		176.83		178		1.17		6.81		1.1
and		184		185.88		1.88		0.61		1.3
and		194		198		4		0.87		2.6
and		218		221		3		0.70		2.8
and		236.5		238		1.5		0.69		0.9
and		262.95		268.88		5.93		1.25		4.2
including		267.25		268.88		1.63		3.05		1.2
26DDH-JT-021		109.5		112		2.5		0.55		2.0		Jons Trend
and		176.5		180.5		4		0.74		3.6
including		179		180.5		1.5		1.39		1.4
26DDH-JT-022		9		11.46		2.46		0.76				Jons Trend
and		71		93.91		22.91		0.57		20.8
including		72		75.66		3.66		1.18		3.3
including		81		82		1		2.09		0.9
including		86		90		4		0.94		3.6
including		92.18		93.91		1.73		1.00		1.6
and		108.46		117		8.54		1.06		8.2
including		113		116		3		1.93		2.9
and		158.28		196.27		37.99		1.60		29.1
including		168		174		6		3.99		4.6
including		180		193.4		13.4		1.88		13.2
and		210		224		14		0.89		9.9
including		214		217		3		2.39		2.1
including		220		222		2		1.72		1.4
and		257		259.5		2.5		0.74		2.4
26DDH-JT-023		58.5		62		3.5		2.10		2.0		Jons Trend
and		70.5		72		1.5		2.72		0.9
and		82.5		86.5		4		0.50		2.3
and		97.75		133		35.25		3.41		24.9
including		112.55		118.1		5.55		15.36		3.9
including		125.75		131		5.25		3.40		3.7
and		144.9		157		12.1		1.66		8.6
including		144.9		151		6.1		2.54		4.3
and		175.4		181.5		6.1		0.91		4.7
including		177		180		3		1.44		2.3
and		190		208		18		0.82		13.8
including		196		198		2		2.26		1.5
including		202		206.6		4.6		1.28		3.5
and		228.5		248		19.5		0.82		13.8
including		231		239		8		1.25		5.7
and		255		259		4		2.07		3.8
including		255		257		2		3.47		1.9

Initial Scout Drilling Results from Howler Target:

Miata continues to explore areas outside of the immediate discovery zones of the Jons Trend – Big Berg corridor and Puma East discovery zones. The Howler area is about 750 m laterally from the Jons-Trend Big Berg corridor and was recently drilled for the first time. Five drill holes for a total of 771.5 m indicate the presence of vein zones with similar mineral assemblages and trends as those at Jons Trend. These contain minor gold-mineralized intercepts where they were drilled with the best intercept from 26DDH-HOW-006 yielding 7.7 m at 1.30 g/t Au from 81.0 m. These results are significant because they indicate that repeated vein zones exist laterally from Jons Trend, indicating that there is the potential for lateral repetitions of Jons Trend style mineralization. The Company intends to continue exploration work including drilling at the Howler target.

Table 2. Latest Howler Gold Assays:

Hole Id		From (m)		To (m)		Intercept (m)		Au (g/t)		True Width (m)		Target
26DDH-HOW-001		25.5		29.45		3.95		1.10		2.3		Howler
including		27		28		1		2.98		0.6
and		34.6		35.6		1		0.81		0.6
26DDH-HOW-003		19		20.5		1.5		0.51				Howler
and		64		66.85		2.85		1.82		2.3
and		78		79.5		1.5		0.69		1.1
and		144		145		1		0.67		0.6
26DDH-HOW-004		68.5		72		3.5		0.55		3.2		Howler
and		89.1		93		3.9		0.66		3.5
and		97		98.5		1.5		1.15		1.4
26DDH-HOW-005		31.5		33		1.5		0.58		1.5		Howler
26DDH-HOW-006		39		40		1		0.55		1.0		Howler
and		56		61		5		0.67		4.5
including		59		61		2		1.12		1.8
and		81		88.7		7.7		1.30		6.3
including		82.42		84		1.58		4.90		1.3

Table 3. Updated Collar Table

Hole ID	Easting*	Northing	Elevation (m)	Azimuth**	Dip	Length (m)
26DDH-JT-020	755,068	417,870	114	355	-49	282.29
26DDH-JT-021	755,061	418,173	112	315	-50	190.80
26DDH-JT-022	754,790	418,086	112	355	-52	283.95
26DDH-JT-023	754,958	418,000	106	330	-65	271.15
26DDH-HOW-001	756,149	418,075	121	325	-50	186.10
26DDH-HOW-003	756,071	418,107	112	15	-50	179.80
26DDH-HOW-004	756,048	418,180	119	20	-60	123.50
26DDH-HOW-005	756,043	418,173	119	60	-60	150.00
26DDH-HOW-006	756,041	418,168	119	60	-60	132.10

All drill information is available through this link.

QAQC

Drillholes HOW-004 through 006 were crushed at the preparation lab on Sela Creek. The Sela Creek preparation lab uses heavy-duty jaw-crushers to reduce regular half core samples to a fine crush, whereby at least 75% of the sample can pass a 2.2 mm screen. The uniformly crushed sample is then put through a riffle-splitter; resulting in a ca. 300-500 g sample, to be shipped to the Filab in Paramaribo for further sample preparation (pulverizing) followed by analysis, and the remaining reject is kept in dry storage for future quality control or duplicate testing. The Company inserts regular crush duplicates to ensure the split sample is representative of the entire section of drill core. The remainder of the samples were fully processed at FiLAB Suriname, a commercial certified laboratory under ISO 9001:2015. Samples are crushed and pulverized to 85% passing 88 µm prior to analysis using a 50 g fire assay (50 g aliquot) with an Atomic Absorption (AA) finish. For samples that return assay values over 5.0 grams per tonne (g/t) Au, another cut was taken from the original pulp and fire assayed with a gravimetric finish. Samples with coarse visible gold or returning an assay value over 10.0 g/t Au, metallic screen analysis is conducted on the coarse reject material. Miata Metals inserts certified reference standards, as well as blanks and ¼ core duplicates, in the sample sequence for quality control and assurance. All samples passed QAQC.

QP Statement

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Jacob Verbaas, P.Geo., a director of the Company and Qualified Person as defined under the definitions of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Miata Metals Corp.

Miata Metals Corp. (TSX.V: MMET) is a Canadian mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, as well as the OTCQX (OTCQX: MMETF) and Frankfurt (FSE: 8NQ) Exchanges. The Company is focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. The Company holds a 70% interest in the ~215 km² Sela Creek Gold Project with an option to acquire a full 100% interest, and a 70% beneficial interest in the Nassau Gold Project with an option to acquire 100%. Both exploration properties are located in the greenstone belt of Suriname.

On Behalf of the Board

Dr. Jacob (Jaap) Verbaas, P.Geo | CEO and Director

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roze AI Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its common shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “RZAI” on September 29, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time). The expected commencement of trading is in connection with the Company’s direct listing of common shares on Nasdaq.

The Company is a disaster-focused AI company that has developed technologies designed to assess risks before a fire occurs and support fire prevention. Just as weather forecasts provide information to help prepare for weather changes, the AI fire-forecasting system (Fire 4Cast) is designed to provide fire-risk information necessary for safety management at an early stage. Various sensors installed in buildings collect data about conditions at the scene. The Company’s Disaster AI Platform (DAP) analyzes this data and facility information to calculate the Fire Risk Index. Fire 4Cast uses this index to provide fire-risk information that supports preventive responses.

Young Jin Cho, CEO of Roze AI Inc., said, “We are pleased that the Company’s common shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq. We would like to thank the employees, shareholders, and partners who have been part of this process so far. Our team has spent years developing technology that uses sensor data and AI to assess risks before a fire occurs. Following the commencement of trading, the Company plans to continue strengthening its technology and evaluating opportunities to introduce these technologies to international markets.”

About Roze AI Inc.

Roze AI Inc. is a corporation established in British Columbia, Canada, operating through its wholly owned subsidiary, Roze AI Korea Co., Ltd. in Korea. The group develops AI-based fire-safety technologies that combine IoT technology, wireless sensors, data analytics, and digital twin technology to support risk assessment, monitoring, and response.

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