XAU Resources updates on Quartzstone reverse takeover, Fortuna program, Noseno report

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XAU Resources Inc. provided a corporate update on its proposed Quartzstone Gold Project acquisition, Fortuna Mining Corp.'s exploration program, and the Noseno Project. The TSX Venture Exchange has determined the transaction constitutes a reverse takeover and is conducting a comprehensive review, with trading in XAU shares halted pending completion. Fortuna is advancing a 2026 work program at Quartzstone with a budget of approximately US$5.6 million, including 5,000 meters of diamond drilling and a 1,600-sample auger geochemistry survey. XAU is finalizing an updated NI 43-101 technical report on Noseno, which recommends a staged exploration program with an estimated total budget of approximately US$2.4 million. QS Holdings has engaged ECM Capital Advisors for a non-brokered private placement of subscription receipts targeting gross proceeds between C$10 million and C$20 million, with closing conditional on TSXV acceptance of the transaction.

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Fortuna Silver Mines Inc
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Fortuna is advancing a US$5.6 million exploration program at Quartzstone, indicating ongoing investment and potential upside.

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XAU Resources Inc.Private± Mixed
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XAU is subject to a reverse takeover review and halted trading, with pending acquisition and financing details.

QS Holdings Inc.Private▲ Positive
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QS Holdings is raising C$10-20 million via subscription receipts, conditional on TSXV acceptance, to fund the acquisition.

ECM Capital AdvisorsPrivate± Mixed
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