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  1. 1d ago

    Nextech3D.ai's Enterprise Surge: 160 New Contracts, 92% Margins and Customers Including Google & Microsoft

    If you are looking for an AI-first small cap serving customers including Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Meta and Oracle, Nextech3D.ai just reported a major acceleration: 160 new customer contracts worth approximately $874,000 through early August 2026, versus 18 contracts worth approximately $55,470 during the same period last year. That represents approximately 1,476% growth in new contract value, alongside a 77% increase in average contract value and approximately 92% software gross margins. • Nearly 9X More Contracts: 160 new customer contracts versus 18 during the comparable 2025 period. • $874K in New Contract Value: Up from approximately $55,470 last year. • 92% Software Margins: High margins provide greater flexibility to invest in sales and continued growth. • Bigger Deals: Average contract value increased 77% to approximately $5,464 as Nextech expands its footprint within enterprise accounts. • CEO Alignment: Evan Gappelberg owns more than 30 million shares and recently purchased another 250,000 shares on the open market. Nextech3D.ai is pursuing a land-and-expand strategy across Eventdex, MapD and KraftyLab: win enterprise customers, introduce additional products and capture more of their event spending. Management is targeting relationships ranging from $10,000 to $100,000+, while some opportunities currently being pursued are described as multi-million-dollar, multi-year deals covering dozens of events. The company is also moving toward three-year contracts and expects to add six enterprise salespeople by the end of 2026, each carrying responsibility for more than $1 million in annual revenue. “This year, we've signed 160 new customer contracts, compared to just 18 during the same period last year. Contract value grew from $55,000 to $874,000. Average deal size is up 77%. Those aren't isolated metrics, they're signals that the market is responding to what we're building.” Nextech3D.ai is showing progress across several important enterprise software metrics: more customers, larger contracts, approximately 92% margins and longer-term agreements. With major enterprise relationships already established, the next phase is about converting those relationships into larger, deeper engagements while expanding the sales organization to pursue bigger opportunities. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSTRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSCEO EVAN GAPPELBERGINVESTOR TAKEAWAY

    Nextech3D.ai's Enterprise Surge: 160 New Contracts, 92% Margins and Customers Including Google & Microsoft

  2. 2d ago

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 08/10/2026

    Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91)Quantum BioPharma received U.S. FDA clearance of its Investigational New Drug application for Lucid-MS, allowing the company to launch a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial in progressive multiple sclerosis. Lucid-MS is a first-in-class, non-immunomodulatory candidate targeting demyelination, a market projected to reach roughly US$38.6 billion by 2030. For investors, FDA sign-off de-risks the program and marks the first time MS patients will receive the molecule.Zentek Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN) (NASDAQ: ZTEK)Zentek released a new Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Albany Graphite Project in Ontario, showing a US$3.85 billion after-tax NPV at a 5% discount rate, a 27.4% after-tax IRR and a 4.4-year payback. The study is built on an acid-free thermal route to 99.9992% purity graphite aimed at nuclear and defence supply chains, with initial capital of US$817 million. The scale of the economics repositions Zentek as a critical-minerals developer.Sitka Gold Corp. (TSXV: SIG) (FSE: 1RF) (OTCQX: SITKF)Sitka drilled 218.6 metres of 1.25 g/t gold, including 44.4 metres of 3.86 g/t gold, plus a second interval of 92.7 metres of 1.14 g/t gold in a single hole at its RC Gold Project, Yukon. A separate step-out extended mineralization 150 metres east of the current resource, which stands at 1.29 million ounces indicated and 3.83 million ounces inferred. The results support continued expansion of the wide-open Blackjack deposit. White Gold Corp. (TSXV: WGO) (OTCQX: WHGOF) (FSE: 29W)White Gold reported a maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment for its flagship Yukon project with a C$1.9 billion after-tax NPV, a 38% after-tax IRR and a 1.7-year payback at US$3,600/oz gold. The plan outlines a 9.4-year open pit producing an average of 188,000 ounces per year, rising to C$3 billion NPV and 52% IRR at US$4,500/oz. Backed by major shareholder Agnico Eagle, the study uses only about 60% of current resource ounces, leaving room to grow.Max Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) (FSE: 89N)Max Power secured a $10 million strategic investment from Eric Sprott at $2.50 per unit, with warrants exercisable at $3.25. Proceeds will fund the ongoing commercial validation drill program at its Lawson natural hydrogen discovery in Saskatchewan, Canada's first confirmed subsurface natural hydrogen system. Sprott's backing, lifting his stake to about 19.5%, is a strong vote of confidence in the emerging hydrogen play.CanCambria Energy Corp. (TSXV: CCEC) (FSE: 4JH) (OTCQB: CCEYF)CanCambria's updated independent contingent resource evaluation for its Kiskunhalas deep gas project in southern Hungary lifted the NPV10 by 16% to US$2.04 billion, driven by stronger European natural gas prices. The best-estimate 2C development-pending resource stands at 571.9 Bcf of gas and 59.6 million barrels of condensate, with first production targeted for mid-2027. The revision highlights the project's leverage to Europe's push for secure domestic energy. Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAG) (OTCQB: SAGGF)Sterling extended high-grade copper east at its Soo Copper Project in Ontario, with hole SC-26-13 returning 445 metres of 0.40% copper equivalent, including 203.1 metres of 0.51% CuEq and higher-grade hits of 16.25 metres at 2.31% CuEq and 9.50 metres at 2.34% CuEq. The near-surface system now traces over one kilometre and remains open. With copper named a Canadian strategic asset, the growing scale strengthens the project's national relevance.Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQX: GOTRF) (FSE: B4IF)Goliath reported up to 9.87 g/t gold over 5.00 metres, including 65.65 g/t over 0.75 metres, and confirmed a 320-metre northeast expansion of its Golden Gate Zone at the Surebet discovery in B.C.'s Golden Triangle. =

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 08/10/2026

  3. 4d ago

    HPQ Silicon's UN 38.3 Certification Brings Defence Battery Commercialization One Step Closer

    When a company clears a key regulatory hurdle between technical validation and commercialization, the conversation begins to shift. HPQ Silicon announced August 6, 2026 that its HPQ ENDURA+ Gen4 21700 lithium ion cells achieved UN 38.3 transportation certification, enabling international shipment for customer qualification, evaluation and commercial applications. The certification supports ongoing evaluations by multiple potential buyers in the drone and defence sectors, where global defence battery demand exceeded 4 GWh in 2025, with nearly 40% generated by unmanned drone systems. This advances HPQ further toward commercial execution. Regulatory Gateway: UN 38.3 removes a key transportation hurdle, allowing HPQ ENDURA+ Gen4 cells to be shipped internationally for customer qualification, evaluation and commercial applications across drone and defence markets. Multiple Evaluations: The AA NOVA 6S3P drone battery pack, developed following work with a European drone manufacturer, and other battery platforms are being evaluated by multiple potential buyers active in the drone and defence sectors. Defence Market Scale: Global defence battery demand exceeded 4 GWh in 2025, with nearly 40% generated by unmanned drone systems, a share HPQ says has more than doubled in five years. Higher Margin Focus: Rather than pursuing high volume, lower margin markets, HPQ's strategy targets lower volume, higher margin defence and specialty applications that management believes better match its current production capacity. Commercial Timing: Customer qualification activities span evaluation, feedback, optimization and revalidation across multiple organizations. With the usual forward looking caveat, CEO Bernard Tourillon said he believes a first commercial order could occur during this quarter based on information available to him. The defence and advanced drone battery market places significant importance on incremental performance improvements. During the interview, Tourillon explained that improvements in battery performance can directly affect drone efficiency, including endurance and weight. These improvements can matter where operating time, payload capacity and performance are important. The AA NOVA 6S3P battery platform was developed following work with a European drone manufacturer, showing how customer requirements are helping shape commercial development. HPQ is focusing on applications where management believes performance differentiation can support higher margins and better align with available production capacity. The commercial opportunity extends beyond a single prospective customer. Tourillon clarified that multiple potential buyers are evaluating HPQ battery solutions at different stages. Some are in evaluation and feedback, another is in optimization and others have reached revalidation. He also confirmed that government entities are represented among the parties involved and said government activity currently involves mostly defence departments. The global military drone market is estimated at approximately US$35 billion in 2026 and projected to exceed US$109 billion by 2031, according to market research cited by HPQ, with North America accounting for roughly 40% of global demand. HPQ holds exclusive North American commercialization rights for Novacium's silicon based battery technology under the HPQ ENDURA+ brand. UN 38.3 does not represent the end of every certification requirement. Tourillon confirmed that finished drone battery packs will require an additional certification process once pack designs are finalized. He described this as part of the normal commercialization process and said management does not currently expect it to prevent a first commercial order. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSTRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

    HPQ Silicon's UN 38.3 Certification Brings Defence Battery Commercialization One Step Closer

  4. Jul 29

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/29/2026

    Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Metals Creek Resources Corp. (TSXV: MEK) (OTC Pink: MCREF) (FSE: M1C1)Metals Creek and partner Benton Resources have launched two large-scale hydrogen-helium soil gas sampling programs at their Smoking Gun and Parson's Pond projects in Newfoundland. Historical data show anomalous helium up to 8,900 ppb and methane readings reaching 72%, pointing to a potentially active natural gas system. The programs give investors early exposure to the fast-growing natural hydrogen and helium markets.Maverick Gold and Silver Corp. (CSE: MAV) (FSE: VR61) (OTC Pink: VRCFF)Maverick is finalizing preparations for a fully funded drill program at its Silver Vista copper-silver property near Smithers, British Columbia. The company is applying hyperspectral core imaging across 4,064 metres of historical drilling, with past highlights including 2.84 m of 195.7 g/t silver and 3.65% copper. Management compares the sedimentary target to Hecla Mining's Montana deposits, underscoring the discovery potential.Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAG) (OTCQB: SAGGF)Sterling reported strong drilling at its Soo Copper Project in Ontario, including 358 m of 0.5% CuEq and a high-grade 8.5 m interval of 4.74% CuEq, plus a newly discovered molybdenum-rich breccia grading 57 m of 0.81% CuEq. The results add a second critical metal and over 100 m of vertical depth to the MEPS discovery. With copper now a designated Canadian strategic asset, the project's scale and grade stand out.West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQX: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0)West Point Gold intersected 62.5 m at 3.1 g/t gold, including 38.1 m at 4.66 g/t gold, at the NE Tyro zone of its flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona. The high-grade zone remains open to depth and along strike, reinforcing continuity ahead of a maiden resource estimate expected later in 2026. The results strengthen the case for a growing high-grade gold system in a prolific district.BP Silver Corp. (TSXV: BPAG) (OTCQB: BPSCF)BP Silver returned surface channel samples up to 935 g/t silver, 1.51 g/t gold, 5.65% zinc and 3.16% lead across new targets at its Cosuno Silver Project in Bolivia, with 85% of samples mineralized over roughly 2,100 m of strike. The company has mobilized a second drill rig to accelerate its Phase 2 program. The widespread, near-surface grades highlight the scale of the emerging silver-base-metal system.Newcore Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: NCAU) (OTCQX: NCAUF)Newcore Gold drilled 3.67 g/t gold over 25.3 m at the Nyam deposit on its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, the best grade-thickness intercept to date at Nyam and located below the current reserve pits. 1911 Gold Corporation (TSXV: AUMB) (OTCQX: AUMBF) (FRA: 2KY)1911 Gold closed a bought deal financing for gross proceeds of $35.65 million, including full exercise of the over-allotment option, in an offering led by Haywood Securities. The financing combined units and flow-through units with half-warrants exercisable at $1.00 until 2028. Proceeds will fund exploration and development at the company's True North Gold Project in Manitoba, strengthening its treasury for a district-scale strategy. Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC)Morocco Strategic Minerals reported first-phase grab samples up to 14.88% copper and 696 g/t silver at its Ouneine project, with 37 of 49 samples grading at least 1.0% copper, and up to 4.16 g/t gold at its Ait Zekri project. Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FSE: 9NH)Emperor Metals intersected 21.3 m of 3.0 g/t gold from just 65 m depth within the conceptual Phase 1 open pit at its Duquesne West Project in Quebec. Stay ahead of the market - follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/29/2026

  5. Jul 27

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/27/2026

    Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8)Draganfly signed an exclusive strategic partnership with the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) to launch a Drone Implementation & Readiness Program for small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies. The program bundles policy development, FAA Part 107 training, and Draganfly drone platforms into one member service aimed at agencies that represent more than 90% of U.S. law enforcement. It positions Draganfly as a go-to drone supplier and training partner for a large, underserved public-safety market.Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTC: RFHRF) (FSE: 9RR)Renforth completed its drill program at the wholly owned Victoria nickel-copper-cobalt deposit, hitting visual mineralization in all three holes and extending mineralization down dip beyond the current resource. A prior undercut hole assayed 170.55 metres of 0.16% nickel, including 1.5 metres of 3.46% nickel. Assays on the new holes are pending, and success could grow the Victoria polymetallic deposit alongside Renforth's flagship Parbec gold project.Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF)Spanish Mountain Gold reported strong feasibility-stage drill results, highlighted by 252.3 metres of 0.82 g/t gold, including 93.5 metres of 1.32 g/t gold. With about 18,500 metres of a planned 60,000 metre program complete and 16 holes still pending, the results support the infill and expansion goals of a feasibility study targeted for early 2028. The company is fully funded following a US$55 million royalty sale to Wheaton Precious Metals.Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF)Rock Tech signed a binding long-term spodumene offtake agreement with Geneva-based trading house Transamine SA for its Georgia Lake project in Ontario, securing a development prepayment facility of up to US$80 million. The seven-year deal, starting in 2028, covers up to 100,000 dry metric tonnes per year and can convert into battery-grade lithium chemicals through the planned Red Rock Converter. The agreement strengthens financing and offtake certainty for the company's integrated Ontario supply chain.Silver Elephant Mining Corp. (TSX: ELEF) (OTCQB: SILEF) (FSE: 1P2)Silver Elephant reported new high-grade results from its Apuradita silver project in Bolivia, with channel sampling returning 539 g/t silver over 10 metres. The company also produced a third silver concentrate batch of roughly 32 tonnes grading 12,168 g/t silver and 32.75% lead, and plans monthly production of 400 to 600 tonnes through 2027. Barksdale Resources Corp. (TSXV: BRO) (OTCQB: BRKCF) (FSE: 2NZ)Barksdale exceeded the 25,000-foot drilling requirement to advance its Phase II earn-in on the Sunnyside copper project, clearing the way to increase ownership to 67.5%. Power Metals Corp. (TSXV: PWM) (FRANKFURT: OAA1) (OTCQB: PWRMF)Power Metals signed a non-binding MOU with APL Engineered Materials, a leading North American cesium chemicals producer, to develop an integrated cesium supply chain for U.S. markets. The partnership targets aerospace, defence, medical imaging, and electronics applications as global cesium supply tightens. Axo Metals Corp. (TSXV: AXO)Axo Metals received a positive environmental impact decision (MIA) from Mexico's SEMARNAT for its San Antonio gold project in Sonora, the primary authorization required to build and operate the mine. Bottom Line: Today's small-cap news was led by strong drill and sampling results in gold, silver, and copper, alongside major financing and offtake deals in lithium and royalties, plus key regulatory and commercial milestones across mining and technology. Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/27/2026

  6. Jul 23

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/23/2026

    Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Element 29 Resources Inc. (TSXV: ECU) (OTCQB: EMTRF) (BVL: ECU)Drill hole ELID035 at the Elida copper-molybdenum-silver porphyry in Peru returned 1,534.6 metres grading 0.58% copper-equivalent, the company's longest continuous intercept to date and extending mineralization more than 1,000 metres beyond the current resource. With two rigs active and about 4,885 metres drilled of a planned 10,000-metre program, the results reinforce the scale and depth of the system. For investors, the hit signals meaningful room for future resource expansion at one of Peru's larger undeveloped copper deposits.Canada Nickel Company Inc. (TSX-V: CNC) (OTCQB: CNIKF)Canada Nickel delivered an initial mineral resource at its Nesbitt project and a 46% increase in indicated resources at Deloro, completing its ninth deposit across the Timmins Nickel District. The district now hosts 4.36 billion tonnes of measured and indicated resources at 0.24% nickel, containing over 10 million tonnes of contained nickel. The milestone underscores the district-scale potential of the Ontario nickel portfolio as the company works toward a preliminary economic assessment.Aclara Resources Inc. (TSX: ARA)Aclara was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for federal funding under its Genesis Mission initiative to apply artificial intelligence to heavy rare earth separation. The Phase I project, run with Argonne National Laboratory and Virginia Tech, aims to optimize domestic rare earth processing, with successful projects eligible to advance to Phase II for additional funding. The award validates Aclara's strategy of building a secure rare earth supply chain across the Americas and ties it to a national critical-minerals priority.Fitzroy Minerals Inc. (TSXV: FTZ) (OTCQX: FTZFF) (FSE: C3Y)Fitzroy intersected 111.9 metres at 0.97% copper from 21.1 metres, including 18.0 metres at 1.59% copper, at its Buen Retiro project in Chile. The company has four rigs turning and aims to complete the drill-out of the newly named Tenorita area in August to support a planned pre-feasibility study and targeted production in early 2028. The wide, shallow copper hits strengthen the case for a low-strip, near-surface open-pit operation.Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: KLDC) (OTCQB: KLKLF)Kirkland Lake Discoveries expanded its Mirado gold system with 18.99 g/t gold over 6.7 metres and a broad 0.50 g/t gold over 91.0 metres, while extending the North Zone by about 85 metres. A first regional hole 500 metres west at the MZ Zone hit intense alteration and sulphides, suggesting the mineralized corridor may reach beyond the historical deposit. With a regional drill permit secured and 16 holes awaiting assays, the company has multiple near-term catalysts across its KL South property.Troilus Mining Corp. (TSX: TLG) (OTCQX: CHXMF) (FSE: CM5)Troilus drilled 1.10 g/t gold-equivalent over 103 metres, including 2.10 g/t over 34 metres, from inferred material within the Z87 reserve pit at its Quebec project. The optimization program is converting previously unsampled or waste-classified rock into potential ore, which management expects to improve early-year mill feed and lower strip ratios. The results support ongoing efforts to strengthen the mine plan for the feasibility-stage former Troilus mine.Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSXV: SGN) (OTCQB: SRCRF) (FSE: RY9)Scorpio Gold closed an upsized public offering for gross proceeds of $10.8 million, issuing 43.2 million shares at $0.25 each. Atlas Salt Inc. (TSXV: SALT) (OTCQX: SALQF) (FSE: 9D00)Atlas Salt received a non-binding letter of interest from Export Development Canada for up to C$150 million in long-term debt for its Great Atlantic Salt Project in Newfoundland.

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/23/2026

  7. Jul 22

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/22/2026

    Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss! Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Great Atlantic Resources Corp. (TSXV: GR)Option partner HM Exploration reported first assays from seven of twelve drill holes at the Pilley's Island Project in Newfoundland, confirming polymetallic VMS mineralization in both the upper and lower sulphide lenses. Hole PI-26-007 returned 23.0 metres of 1.21% copper, 1.67% zinc, 10.67 g/t silver and 0.25 g/t gold, plus a high-grade 0.66-metre interval of 2.45% copper, 92.2 g/t silver and 5.89 g/t gold. Both zones remain open along strike and at depth, preserving expansion potential.Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTC: RFHRF) (FSE: 9RR)Renforth updated progress on its wholly owned Victoria nickel-copper-cobalt polymetallic deposit, completing two undercut drill holes that both intersected visual mineralization, and advanced work on its adjacent Parbec gold deposit. The results support continued definition of the open-pit resource as drilling steps out below prior holes.NexMetals Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXM) (NASDAQ: NEXM)NexMetals reported 11.15 metres of 7.65% copper-equivalent (3.10% copper and 2.21% nickel) at its Selebi Main deposit, highlighting a kilometre-scale trend of thick, high-grade massive sulphides. The intercept is part of a 30,000-metre drill program targeting the emerging Flexure Zone. The grades and widths point to meaningful expansion potential at a past-producing base-metals district. Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (TSXV: KNG) (OTCQB: KNGRF) (FSE: TUY)Kingsmen extended the high-grade Soledad system at depth at its Las Coloradas silver project in Chihuahua, Mexico, cutting 1.4 metres of 641 g/t silver equivalent and confirming continuity over 135 metres of vertical depth. The deepening high-grade zone strengthens the case for a larger silver system as the company advances the project.Gladiator Metals Corp. (TSXV: GLAD) (OTCQB: GDTRF) (FSE: ZX7)Gladiator intersected 32.0 metres of 1.36% copper plus 0.63 g/t gold, including 18.0 metres of 2.12% copper plus 1.06 g/t gold, at its Cub East target, extending high-grade continuity in the zone. The results reinforce the growth potential of Gladiator's Whitehorse Copper project in the Yukon.SAGA Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H)SAGA reported assays from drill holes R-0050 through R-0054 at the Trapper Zone of its Radar titanium-vanadium-iron project in Labrador, with intercepts including 53.07% Fe2O3, 7.68% TiO2 and 0.384% V2O5. South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF)South Star released June operating results from its Santa Cruz graphite plant in Brazil, where run-of-mine feed rose to 4,920 tonnes, roughly 30% above May, while graphite concentrate production doubled month over month. Silver X Mining Corp. (TSXV: AGX) (OTCQX: AGXPF) (F: AGX)Silver X expanded its Red Silver drill program more than five-fold, from 1,200 metres to about 6,650 metres, at its Nueva Recuperada project in Peru, following underground channel sampling that returned 735 g/t silver over 65 metres of strike. Independence Gold Corp. (TSXV: IGO) (OTCQB: IEGCF) (FSE: 625)Independence Gold discovered the new Goofy Vein at its 3Ts gold project in British Columbia, with discovery hole 3TS-26-39 cutting 9.10 metres of 14.70 g/t gold and 36.70 g/t silver. The vein sits about 250 metres west of the Ted-Mint system in a district hosting more than twenty known veins, adding a fresh high-grade target as drilling continues. NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (TSXV: NBM) (OTC: NBMFF)NEO Battery received a purchase order for 10,000 units of its 34Ah drone battery cells from a South Korean pack manufacturer and achieved Korea Certification (KC) for its 11.5Ah product. The order targets e-mobility and drone demand in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The commercial traction and certification advance NEO's move from development toward revenue.

    Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 07/22/2026

  8. Jul 21

    HPQ’s Gen4 21700 UL 1642 Certification: The Commercial Readiness Moment

    Here’s a tighter, more concise version while keeping the key points: When a battery company improves performance and secures recognized safety certification, discussions shift from “does it work” to “how do we move forward.” HPQ Silicon announced that its ENDURA+ Gen4 21700 cells achieved UL 1642 certification, with a rated capacity of 6,500 mAh, an 8.3% increase over the previously certified 6,000 mAh Gen3 platform. Both generations are now certified, supporting customer testing, battery pack integration, and commercial evaluation. This is not just a technical milestone. It is a critical commercial step as HPQ moves toward first orders. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • Commercial checkpoint: Gen4 achieves UL 1642 certification, clearing a key requirement for customers• Performance progression: 6,500 mAh capacity, up 8.3% from Gen3• Two certified platforms: Both Gen3 and Gen4 are now ready for evaluation• Customer activity: Multiple parties testing Gen4, with certification no longer a barrier STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS UL 1642 certification gives OEMs and integrators confidence that HPQ’s cells meet a recognized safety standard. Achieving this while increasing capacity shows the company can advance performance and meet commercial requirements at the same time. HPQ’s silicon-based technology is designed to work with existing manufacturing processes, which could ease adoption. While customer testing, pricing, and application requirements still determine outcomes, HPQ continues to remove key barriers to commercialization. With UN 38.3 transport certification secured in late 2025, Gen3 certified in early 2026, and Gen4 now certified, HPQ is progressing through critical milestones while supporting active customer evaluations across multiple industries. INVESTOR TAKEAWAY UL 1642 certification does not guarantee orders, but it is a necessary gateway. With two certified platforms, improving performance, and ongoing customer testing, HPQ is steadily advancing toward commercialization and potential revenue.

    HPQ’s Gen4 21700 UL 1642 Certification: The Commercial Readiness Moment
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