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Maple Bear Angola unveils new extracurriculars as part of ongoing effort to provide more well-rounded education for students in Africa

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / An affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue") is pleased to announce the sale of Emerald Textiles ("Emerald") to Purestar Linen Group ("PureStar"), a leading North American provider of outsourced laundry services to the hospitality industry.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to announce the continuation of its 4,300 meters diamond drilling program in coordination with the Proyectos la Patagonia SAC (PLP), a partner company. This drilling program is carried out inside the mine, within two drilling chambers. The drilling was executed from the chamber 04, reporting drilling results (historic DDH CA-24-07) and has the objective of testing Callanquitas East and the sulfide veins/breccias with two drill holes CA-25-25 and CA-25-28. The drill hole CA-25-26 and CA-25-27 did not reach the target (Callanquitas West) due to mechanical problems with the drilling machine. Information on the last section of mineralization intercepted by CA-25-24 is completed.

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Fortitude Gold Corp. (OTCQB:FTCO) (the "Company") today announced its County Line Mine has commenced operations and has made its first shipment of mineralization to the Company's strategically located Isabella Pearl gold processing facility. Fortitude Gold is a gold producer, developer, and explorer with operations in Nevada, U.S.A. offering investors exposure to both gold production and dividend yield.

First Commercial Benefit from Months of Meetings and Presentations to Multiple Middle East Government Agencies with Expectations for Continued Follow-Up Orders Ahead

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Phase 1 Equity, a doctor-owned, doctor-led, and doctor-governed platform for orthodontists and pediatric dentists, is excited to welcome another leading multi-site orthodontic practice based in Ohio to its growing network.

TULSA, OKLAHOMA / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / CAVU Resources Inc. formerly (Paragon X Holdings, Inc), (OTC:CAVR), CAVU Resources Inc. ("CAVR" or the "Company") announced that it has completed settlements of over $2.5 million dollars in outstanding debt obligations, eliminating significant liabilities and materially improving its balance sheet. CAVR has settled all its creditors with claims under Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933, with remaining debt converted to stock at a fixed price of $.0025 a share to avoid any future related dilution. The Company also announced its intention to issue stock dividends in connection with the restructuring and spin-off of former business units that will create additional value for shareholders and allow the Company to focus on its core business of developing and building undervalued assets along with managing a diversified portfolio of disruptive technology in energy and related digital technology.

PostSig Replaces Static Portfolio Records With Continuous Investor Rights Intelligence

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Revelation Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:REVB) (the "Company" or "Revelation"), a clinical-stage life sciences company that is focused on rebalancing inflammation, today announced the start of GMP manufacturing of GEMINI and placebo. This manufacturing run will provide the Company with clinical drug supply for later stage clinical studies.

Scalable Production Grade AI Orchestration Proven to be 55x More Capital Efficient than Utility-Scale Batteries

VVater will convert 40K gallons of contaminated water per day at U.S. facility

Twenty years in, with a continued focus on modern workflows, smarter technology, and client outcomes

EWN today announced that Kevin Speicher will join the company as Senior Regulatory Advisor, further strengthening EWN's strategic affiliations across the energy and utility sector.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Infinant today announced the latest release of its Interlace Banking and Payments Platform, delivering a unified framework for tokenized deposits and GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoins. The enhanced platform enables banks to create, manage, and move digital assets with seamless integration across Interlace's virtual account, ledger, and payments modules.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / The Glimpse Group, Inc. ("Glimpse") (NASDAQ:VRAR), a diversified Immersive Technology platform company providing enterprise-focused Immersive Technology, Spatial Computing and Artificial Intelligence ("AI") driven software and services, provided a strategic update as we begin calendar year 2026 ("CY '26").

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced the appointment of respected marketing executive Nicole Joyce as Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, today announced the Company's CEO, Eric Brock, will participate in a fireside chat with Defense Tech analyst Austin Bohlig at 8:45 AM ET on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 and host 1x1 meetings with institutional investors throughout the day at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference ("NGC").

Company Successfully Executed Distribution of $500,000 in Cash and $500,000 in BONK Digital Assets Prior to Year-End; Validates "Revenue-to-Treasury" Business Model

Partnership Supports Ainos' 2026 Strategic Focus on Advancing AI Nose Upstream and Accelerating Scent Data Accumulation in Advanced Wafer Fabs

Fourth Quarter Revenues up Approximately 510% Year-over-YearFull Year Revenues up Approximately 44% Year-over-Year

NEW YORK, NY AND LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced at the inaugural SPORT BEACH Tech Summit that SPORT BEACH will become its own business unit dedicated to serving as the premiere place to connect athletes, brands, and creatives through lived experiences - building communities that drive real growth.

Kingsway Search Xcelerator's 13th AcquisitionOutsourced accounting services provider with strong recurring revenue and organic growthUnaudited pro-forma annual adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 millionRavix Group expands geographically into the Midwest while further diversifying customer end-markets

The two properties strengthen the Company's presence in Illinois, where it currently owns and manages three other properties.

Tax professionals say multiple income streams often lead to under-withholding, leaving workers surprised by tax balances they didn't anticipate.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT) ("NextSource" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the first shipment of equipment for its proposed Battery Anode Facility ("BAF") has arrived in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"), marking a significant milestone in advancing the Company's downstream value‑add strategy.

FDA feedback supports 505(b)(2) filing in H2 2026; No additional studies required beyond current planned 32-subject clinical trial

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Datametrex AI Limited (the "Company" or "Datametrex'') (TSXV:DM)(FSE:D4G)(OTC:DTMXF) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Paymetrex Payment Solutions Inc. ("Paymetrex"), has entered into a Technology Licensing Agreement with AnywhereCommerce Inc.("AnywhereCommerce"), dated December 17, 2025. The license provides Paymetrex with access to AnywhereCommerce's comprehensive suite of payment products and services. Combined with Paymetrex's proprietary intellectual property, the Company intends to offer a full range of payment solutions, including credit card terminals, credit and debit transaction processing, and cryptocurrency payment processing.

Canadian Patent Enhances Market Exclusivity and Licensing PotentialExpands Global Intellectual Property Portfolio Supporting Long-Term Revenue Growth

News Release Highlights:Forte Group has confirmed the effective date of its previously announced corporate name change to Vanta Holdings Inc. ("VANTA") and approved a strategic 10-for-1 share consolidation, both to take effect at the start of trading on January 13, 2026, advancing the Company's corporate growth strategy and capital markets positioning.The transition to the VANTA identity unifies the Company's Blackwater ready-to-drink platform and longevity-focused nutraceutical portfolio under a single, modernized brand, aligning the parent company and its consumer-facing product ecosystem and supporting scalable commercialization across Canadian, U.S., and international markets.The share consolidation is intended to enhance the marketability of the Company's common shares, improve investor accessibility, and provide flexibility to support future corporate initiatives and financing activities, while aligning the Company's capital structure with its long-term operational and growth objectives.

Three-Way Collaboration to Bring Innovative Oral Mucosal Stem Cell Therapy with U.S. GMP Manufacturing and Commercialization Infrastructure to Patients Seeking Treatment for Non-healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Other Indications

MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTCID:INKW), owner and operator of a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and producer of the premium artesian spring water brand Be Water™, today announced a renewed company focus on expanding sales and retail availability of its gallon-sized Be Water bottles across major retail channels nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR, MY / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Adnex Group Berhad ("Adnex" or the "Company"), which is primarily involved in the provision of interior fit-out services, has signed an underwriting agreement with Public Investment Bank Berhad ("PIVB") in respect of the Company's initial public offering ("IPO") in conjunction with its upcoming listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities").