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The ‘Global Village’ is dead. What killed it wasn’t a virus or a war—it was trust collapse. In 2026, nations aren’t just closing physical borders; they’re slamming digital gates shut, locking down data pipelines, cutting dependency chains, and building walls around their most critical infrastructure.

The ‘Everything Bubble’ has finally popped. Stock buybacks can’t save you. Debt can’t be papered over. What’s left standing are the Hard Assets and Sovereign Infrastructure—the companies that control the gateways to government security, defense supply chains, and medical reality.

This isn’t about speculation anymore. It’s about survival positioning. The only safe money in 2026 is in the companies governments must buy from to stay operational.

The firms that hold the keys to encrypted communications.

The miners who control the metals that make missiles, EVs, and grid batteries possible.

The biotech labs that can respond when the next pathogen crosses a border.

Paper wealth is dying. Physical control is the new currency. And five companies are locking down the choke points right now.

THE DIGITAL FORTRESS – CSE: QSE

Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN8)

Governments are panic-buying Post-Quantum security because they know what’s coming: Q-Day—the moment quantum computers crack every encryption standard protecting state secrets, military communications, and financial infrastructure. When that day arrives, nations without quantum-resistant systems will be digitally naked.

QSE just proved it’s not selling snake oil. On February 3, 2026, the company announced a 3-Year Security Deal with the Brazilian Government—a sovereign power entrusting QSE to lock down its internal communications. The contract covers 4,500 user licenses in Year 1 alone, with an initial value of US$150,000. But this isn’t a one-and-done transaction. It’s a ‘land and expand’ deal for QSE’s Single Sign-On (SSO) platform, meaning Brazil is opening the door for QSE to embed itself deeper into the country’s digital infrastructure over time.

This is massive validation. Brazil isn’t a startup. It’s a BRICS nation with 215 million people and a government that’s increasingly wary of foreign digital surveillance. They’re not trusting Silicon Valley. They’re trusting QSE.
The message is clear: Digital Sovereignty is the new battleground, and QSE is selling the locks, keys, and vault doors. Governments that wait will be the ones scrambling when quantum decryption goes live.

Read this and more news for Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2024/04/26/the-currency-of-tomorrow-why-investing-in-cutting-edge-ai-recognition-tech-could-mean-big-money/

THE SPEED OF WAR – NASDAQ: VWAV

VisionWave Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: VWAV)

In modern warfare, Latency is Death. The difference between a successful missile interception and a smoldering crater isn’t firepower—it’s reaction time. And right now, the US military has a critical bottleneck: semiconductor design cycles that take months when battlefield reality demands seconds.

Every advanced weapons system, every drone swarm, every hypersonic defense platform runs on custom chips. But when those chips fail in the field—or when new threats emerge—the Pentagon can’t wait 90 days for a design revision. They need fixes now. That’s where VisionWave comes in.

The company is nearing completion of AstraDRC, an automated semiconductor design tool that fixes chip errors automatically—no human engineers required, no months-long debugging cycles. This isn’t about incremental improvement. It’s about collapsing the kill chain from minutes to seconds.

And on February 3, 2026, VisionWave made a move that signals they’re deadly serious: they acquired the QuantumSpeed computational engine, valued at $99.6 million. This isn’t vaporware. QuantumSpeed is the processing backbone that makes real-time chip design possible—turning VisionWave into the company that can redesign battlefield systems on the fly.

Think about what that means. A Chinese hypersonic missile with a new electronic signature? VisionWave’s tech could design a countermeasure chip during the flight path. A compromised drone network? Patch the silicon before the enemy knows you’ve adapted.
The Pentagon doesn’t buy ‘nice-to-haves.’ They buy mission-critical infrastructure. And VisionWave is now sitting at the chokepoint between defense readiness and obsolescence.

Read this and more news for VisionWave at:
https://usanewsgroup.com/2025/09/11/the-ai-defense-technology-developments-potentially-relevant-in-2025-26/

THE BIOLOGICAL REALITY – TSXV: VPT

Ventripoint Diagnostics (TSXV: VPT) (OTCPK: VPTDF)
Healthcare systems are collapsing under their own weight. Hospitals can’t afford million-dollar MRI machines. Rural clinics can’t recruit cardiologists. Indigenous communities have zero access to advanced diagnostics. And governments are running out of money to paper over the gaps.

The only way out is AI-driven efficiency that replaces expensive hardware with software intelligence. Ventripoint has cracked that code.

Their technology turns standard 2D ultrasounds into MRI-grade 3D cardiac models—no radiation, no $2 million machines, no specialist required. It’s the medical equivalent of turning a flip phone into a supercomputer with a software update. And it works anywhere—from a Vancouver hospital to a remote clinic 500 miles from the nearest paved road.

Proof? Their partnership with Nisga’a Valley Health Authority, announced January 29, 2026. This isn’t a pilot program in a wealthy metro area. This is remote Indigenous care—the ultimate stress test for ‘Hub-and-Spoke’ medicine. If Ventripoint’s tech works in the Nass Valley, it works everywhere.

Investors clearly believe it. Demand for their recent private placement was so intense they doubled the raise to $1 Million. That’s not hype. That’s capital flowing toward the only healthcare model that survives the Medical Scarcity Crisis.

Governments face a brutal choice: spend billions on hardware they can’t maintain, or invest in AI diagnostics that democratize advanced care at a fraction of the cost. Ventripoint isn’t competing for market share. They’re replacing the entire paradigm.

When the next pandemic hits—or when aging populations overwhelm cardiac wards—systems running Ventripoint’s platform will keep functioning. Everyone else will be triaging in hallways.

Read this and more news for Ventripoint Diagnostics at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2025/11/21/the-mri-grade-disruption-hiding-in-plain-sight-why-the-smart-money-is-watching-ventripoint

THE MONETARY ANCHOR – TSXV: RUA,OTC:NZAUF

Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA,OTC:NZAUF) (OTCQB: NZAUF)
When digital currencies collapse—and they will—central banks don’t reach for Bitcoin. They reach for Gold. It’s the only asset that has survived every currency crisis, every regime change, every empire’s fall. But here’s what most investors miss: strategic defense needs more than monetary metals. It needs Antimony.

Antimony is the unsung metal in flame retardants, military armor, and ammunition production. China controls over 60% of global supply. And just like rare earths, they’ve proven they’ll weaponize that control when geopolitics heat up.

Rua Gold has both. Their Auld Creek Project in New Zealand isn’t just a gold deposit—it’s a dual-threat asset with significant antimony mineralization. And the smart money knows it. On January 28, 2026, RUA closed a massive C$33 Million Financing. That’s not retail speculation. That’s institutional capital flooding into a company that controls monetary insurance and defense-critical supply in one package.

But here’s the kicker: RUA is targeting inclusion in New Zealand’s ‘FAST TRACK’ permitting process, announced January 19, 2026. This isn’t bureaucratic theater. Fast Track is reserved for projects the government considers economically essential. Translation: Wellington wants this mine built now.

Gold backs currencies. Antimony builds missiles. RUA controls both pipelines. When the next monetary crisis hits—or when defense stockpiles run dry—governments won’t be negotiating. They’ll be panic-buying from whoever has the metals in the ground.
RUA isn’t waiting for permission. They’re preparing to become the supplier governments can’t afford to ignore.

Read this and more news for Rua Gold at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2025/04/02/others-found-1911-g-t-here-before-now-a-proven-11b-mining-team-is-back-to-finish-the-job/

THE STRATEGIC CHOKE POINT – CSE: ARS

Ares Strategic Mining (CSE: ARS) (OTCQX: ARSMF)

The United States cannot build F-35 fighter jets without Fluorspar. It cannot produce advanced steel. It cannot manufacture the aluminum alloys that go into everything from tanks to telecommunications infrastructure. And right now, China controls the global supply.

This isn’t a market inefficiency. It’s a national security crisis. The Pentagon knows it. Congress knows it. And on January 20, 2026, they did something about it: Ares Strategic Mining secured a multi-year Pentagon contract with an estimated initial value of ~$169 Million, potentially rising to $250 Million.

Read that again. The US Department of Defense just handed Ares a nine-figure contract to supply domestically-produced fluorspar. This isn’t a ‘mining play’ anymore. It’s a National Security Mandate.

Ares didn’t waste time. On January 27, 2026, they announced they are immediately accelerating flotation plant construction to meet Pentagon demand. No delays. No feasibility studies. The government needs fluorspar now, and Ares is the only US-based supplier capable of delivering at scale.

This is the ultimate choke point. China can cut off exports tomorrow, and every US defense contractor would grind to a halt within months. Ares is the strategic bypass—the only pipeline that keeps American steel mills, aircraft manufacturers, and defense contractors operational when geopolitical tensions spike.

The Pentagon doesn’t sign $250 million contracts with companies they think might succeed. They sign them with mission-critical suppliers they cannot afford to lose.

Ares isn’t competing for market share. They’re replacing foreign dependency with sovereign supply. And in 2026, that’s the only investment thesis that matters.

Read this and more news for Ares Strategic Mining at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2024/04/29/this-company-is-bringing-essential-mining-back-to-the-u-s-fueled-by-government-action/

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GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA (February 5, 2026): Angkor Resources Corp. (TSXV: ANK,OTC:ANKOF) (‘ANGKOR’ OR ‘THE COMPANY’) is pleased to announce that nine Indigenous community land titles have been formally granted to Indigenous communities in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia, following a three-year recognition process. Angkor has supported Indigenous community rights since first establishing operations in the province, which is home to approximately 45% of Cambodia’s Indigenous population.

The Company’s Andong Meas mineral exploration license is situated within the traditional land of these Indigenous communities. Angkor recognizes the importance of these land titles and is committed to working collaboratively with the communities on whose land the Company operates. The formal recognition of these land titles is a significant milestone for the Indigenous peoples of Ratanakiri and reinforces Angkor’s long-standing commitment to respectful and cooperative engagement with local communities.

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Figure 1:  Community delegates from Tang Se Village receive their Indigenous Land Titles after working for over 5 years through a challenging procedure.  

Delayne Weeks, CEO, commented ‘We are very pleased that these nine community land titles have been formally recognized. Angkor has supported Indigenous community rights since setting foot in the province, and this achievement reflects years of collaborative effort  between Angkor and the communities. Our Andong Meas license sits within these traditional lands, and we are committed to working alongside these communities as partners, ensuring mutual respect and shared benefit as we advance our exploration activities.’

SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

In addition to its support for Indigenous land rights, Angkor continues to advance a range of social programs across its areas of operation in Cambodia. The Company works closely with local authorities, who are present at all sessions, and sponsors community training initiatives aimed at improving safety, health, and education outcomes for Cambodian families.

The Company’s current social programs, stretching across the oil territory of Block VIII and the two mineral license areas include:

• English Language Training: Angkor provides English language training for children in the communities surrounding its operations, giving young Cambodians valuable language skills to support future education and employment opportunities. 

• Water Filters and Latrines: The Company is now implementing the installation of water filtration systems and latrines in communities across the Block VIII oil and gas license area, improving access to clean water and sanitation for families in rural Cambodia. 

• Moto Vehicle Safety Training: Angkor sponsors moto vehicle safety training sessions focused on proper operation of motorcycles, which are the primary mode of transportation in rural Cambodia. Motorcycle-related injuries and fatalities, particularly among children, remain a serious concern in the region, and these sessions are designed to reduce harm and save lives. 

• Financial Fraud Awareness: The Company sponsors training sessions of financial scam awareness, educating community members on how to identify and avoid fraud through mobile phones and messaging platforms such as Telegram. These sessions help protect vulnerable populations from increasingly common digital financial scams. 

 
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FIGURE 2 safety training for Moto operation and anti-fraud education is sponsored and delivered across provinces in the oil and mineral provinces where Angkor and EnerCam operate.  

Angkor has reached over 1,500 students through its sponsored training sessions to date. All sessions are conducted in partnership with local authorities, who attend and participate in the delivery of program content to their communities.

Weeks added, ‘Our commitment to social responsibility is a core part of who we are as a company. Working with Indigenous communities, local authorities, and families across Cambodia is not separate from our resource exploration activities – it is fundamental to how we operate. We believe that building trust and creating value for communities creates a stronger foundation for everything we do.’

ABOUT Angkor Resources CORPORATION:

Angkor Resources Corp. is a public company, listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, and is a leading resource optimizer in Cambodia working towards mineral and energy solutions across Cambodia.  

The company’s mineral subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp. in Cambodia holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia with multiple prospects in copper and gold.  Both licenses are in their first two-year renewal term.    

Its Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources, was granted an onshore oil and gas license of 7300 square kilometres in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia called Block VIII.   The company then removed all parks and protected areas and added 220 square kilometres, making the license area just over 4095 square kilometres.  EnerCam is actively advancing oil and gas exploration activities onshore to meet its mission to prove Cambodia as an oil and gas producing Nation.  Having completed seismic in 2025, the Company looks to identify drill targets and advance to drilling Cambodia’s first onshore oil & gas exploratory wells shortly thereafter.

CONTACT:   Delayne Weeks – CEO

Email:-   info@angkorresources.com   Website: angkorresources.com  

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This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘intends’ or ‘anticipates’, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘would’ or ‘occur’. This information and these statements, referred to herein as ‘forward‐looking statements’, are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated benefits of new leadership expertise, and the Company’s plans to develop its resources and create shareholder value.

In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain material assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will successfully advance the development of its resources and that such efforts will result in creating shareholder value.

These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, that the Company will not advance the development of its resources and that the Company will not create shareholder value.

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Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) (‘Sankamap’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that the Management Cease Trade Order (the ‘MCTO’) issued on October 29, 2025, by the Alberta Securities Commission (the ‘ASC’) has been revoked, effective February 4, 2026. The MCTO applied only to the Company’s CEO and CFO and did not affect trading by other shareholders, including the public.

The Company confirms that it has completed the filing of its annual audited financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and CEO and CFO certifications for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (collectively, the ‘Required Filings‘), on January 29, 2026, and the filing of its interim first-quarter financial statements, on January 30, 2026.

Copies of the Required Filings and the interim first-quarter financial statements are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Sankamap Metals Inc.

Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) is a Canadian mineral exploration company dedicated to the discovery and development of high-grade copper and gold deposits through its flagship Oceania Project, located in the South Pacific. The Company’s fully permitted assets are strategically positioned in the Solomon Islands, along a prolific geological trend that hosts major copper-gold deposits; including Newcrest’s Lihir Mine, with a resource of 71.9 million ounces of gold¹ (310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred).

Exploration is actively advancing at both the Kuma and Fauro properties, part of Sankamap’s Oceania Project in the Solomon Islands. Historical work has already highlighted the mineral potential of both sites, which lie along a highly prospective copper and gold-bearing trend, suggesting the possibility of further, yet-to-be-discovered deposits.

At Kuma, the property is believed to host an underexplored and largely untested porphyry copper-gold (Cu-Au) system. Historical rock chip sampling has returned consistently elevated gold values above 0.5 g/t Au, including a standout sample assaying 11.7% Cu and 13.5 g/t Au²; underscoring the area’s significant potential.

At Fauro, particularly at the Meriguna Target, historical trenching has returned highly encouraging results, including 8.0 meters at 27.95 g/t Au and 14.0 meters at 8.94 g/t Au³. Complementing these results are exceptional grab sample assays, including historical values of up to 173 g/t Au³, along with recent sampling by Sankamap at the Kiovakase Target, which returned numerous high-grade copper values, reaching up to 4.09% Cu. In addition, limited historical shallow drilling intersected 35.0 meters at 2.08 g/t Au³, further underscoring the property’s strong mineral potential and the merit for continued exploration. With a commitment to systematic exploration and a team of experienced professionals, Sankamap aims to unlock the untapped potential of underexplored regions and create substantial value for its shareholders. For more information, please refer to SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), under Sankamap’s profile.

1. Newcrest Technical Report, 2020 (Lihir: 310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred)

2. Historical grab, soil and BLEG samples from SolGold Kuma Review June 2015, and SolGold plc Annual Report 2013/2012

3. September 2010-June 2012 press releases from Solomon Gold Ltd. and SolGold Fauro Island Summary Technical Info 2012

QP Disclosure

The technical content for the Oceania Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol., a Qualified Person in accordance with CIM guidelines. Mr. John Florek is in good standing with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (Member ID:1228) and a director and officer of the Company.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not approved nor disapproved this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made and information contained herein may constitute ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. These statements and information are based on facts currently available to Sankamap and there is no assurance that the actual results will meet management’s expectations. Forward-looking statements and information may be identified by such terms as ‘anticipates,’ ‘believes,’ ‘targets,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘plans,’ ‘expects,’ ‘may,’ ‘will,’ ‘could’ or ‘would.’ Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Sankamap does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements or information, except as required by applicable securities laws. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company’s continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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