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WALLACE, ID / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / Magellan Copper & Gold Corporation (OTCID:MAGE) ("Magellan" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the company has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary, Magellan Energy Corp. The company will pursue opportunities in the energy production and storage markets with an emphasis on brownfield development of efficient energy solutions.

News Release Highlights:Battery X Metals appoints electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery entrepreneur William Fan as President to advance its patent-pending lithium-ion battery rebalancing technology development, expand strategic industry relationships, advance corporate development initiatives, including evaluating complementary opportunities within the broader battery ecosystem, and support the Company's capital markets initiatives.Mr. Fan previously led a bid to acquire the intellectual property and operating assets of ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle manufacturer at the time, and brings experience spanning the electric vehicle, lithium-ion battery, energy storage, corporate development, and capital markets sectors, complemented by manufacturing training at automotive production facilities in North America, Europe, and South Korea.Mr. Fan brings experience across lithium-ion battery recycling, reverse logistics, battery supply chain, and energy storage initiatives. He was an early startup member of the Volta Foundation, was selected as a member of Canada's 2022 delegation to the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance Summit, and has participated in international sustainability initiatives, including the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), and has been invited to speak at TEDx on sustainable transportation.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:5YW0, WKN:A41RJF) ("Battery X Metals" or the "Company") an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, provides an update on its Y Lithium Project (the "Y Lithium Project"), a National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") compliant, district-scale lithium exploration project located in a remote and underexplored region near Bailey Lake, Saskatchewan, approximately 160 kilometers northeast of Stony Rapids and 10 kilometers south of the Saskatchewan-Northwest Territories border.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")Purchase of own shares

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:R0W, WKN:A3EMJB) ("Battery X Metals" or the "Company") an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, announces that, further to its news releases dated May 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026, the Company has closed the second tranche (the "Second Tranche") of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement"), through the issuance of 41,185 units of the Company (each, a "Unit") at a price of $2.75 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $113,260.95. Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a "Share") and one transferable common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional Share (each, a "Warrant Share") at an exercise price of $3.00 per Warrant Share, exercisable until August 12, 2028.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / Unexpected home repair needs can be inconvenient and frustrating, especially if you're a little low on funds. You might be tempted to delay some projects until you have a little more room in your budget. However, in some cases, you have to act fast. If you can't afford an urgent repair right away, a personal loan may help you cover the cost before the problem escalates. A minor annoyance may turn into a major, expensive safety issue without quick intervention. Homeowners should address the following serious issues right away to avoid pricier problems in the future.

Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles.

Lionel Messi, fresh off his flight from Argentina, will be available to come off the bench on Wednesday in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup group stage match against Mexican side Leon.

Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump.

Colombia's earthquake rescue efforts entered what officials called the "final phase" on Wednesday, as rescuers searched for signs of life beneath collapsed buildings before the critical first 72 hours came to an end.

Normal time in Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Leeds at Dublin's Croke Park on Wednesday ended in bizarre fashion when two young fans ran on to the pitch to take selfies with Bruno Fernandes.

Under the wing of father-figure Linford Christie, France's Muhammad Abdallah Kounta has rebounded from a controversial six-month ban to claim a 400m silver medal at the European championships in Birmingham.

Aryna Sabalenka was keeping a brave face on Wednesday as she prepped for her final US Open warm-up in Cincinnati, where the former champion is the top women's seed in the ATP-WTA Masters 1000 event.

Rory McIlroy is gearing up for a golf marathon as he targets a fourth US PGA Tour FedEx Cup crown, starting with the St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, this week.

Hometown hero Matthew Hudson-Smith enjoyed a dream return to the Birmingham track where he started out as a nine-year-old by regaining his European 400m title on Wednesday.

Bruno Guimaraes made his first Arsenal appearance as the Premier League champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Como in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates on Wednesday.

Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.

American football star Travis Kelce described on Wednesday his secretive early July wedding to pop sensation Taylor Swift as "the best night of my life."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who earned a reputation for acid putdowns of journalists, is to step down, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday adding she would remain a senior advisor.

Wall Street stocks mostly gained following slightly better US consumer pricing data but an uptick in Treasury bond yields suggested lingering unease about inflation.

A benchmark US report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been canceled. The nation's top research body has removed a chapter on global warming from a reference manual for judges.

Jury selection kicked off on Wednesday in a California courtroom where Instagram and Facebook owner Meta will defend itself against allegations of harming children in a new trial which experts describe as social media's big tobacco moment.

Dozens of protesters rallied Wednesday outside a hotel hosting political transition talks in Venezuela's capital, demanding greater transparency from the authorities and opposition, AFP journalists observed.

The total eclipse plunged a vast swathe of Spain from broad daylight into darkness Wednesday, drawing awed gasps and applause from spectators gathered in parks and cities across the country.

Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith on Wednesday regained his European 400m title at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium track where he honed his talent as a youth.

Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country's football association announced on Wednesday.

The son of legendary US film director Rob Reiner denied new charges of killing both his parents when he appeared in court on Wednesday after grand jury indictments were unsealed.

Former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook, the league's triple-double king, has "decided to step away" after 18 seasons in the league.

Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles.

A benchmark US report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been canceled. The nation's top research body has removed a chapter on global warming from a reference manual for judges.

One of nature's greatest spectacles –- a rare total solar eclipse –- cast its shadow on Wednesday, briefly turning day into night in Russia's remote Arctic north and western Iceland before heading towards mainland Europe.

Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced rule changes Wednesday excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increasing the mininum age of competitors.