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Apollo Silver Corp. (‘ Apollo ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (TSX.V:APGO, OTCQB:APGOF, Frankfurt:6ZF0) announces that, further to its news release dated September 2, 2025, the Company will proceed with a consolidation (the ‘ Consolidation ‘) of its issued and outstanding common shares (‘ Shares ‘) on the basis of five (5) pre-Consolidation Shares for every one (1) post-Consolidation Share.

The Company’s name and trading symbol will remain unchanged following the Consolidation. The new CUSIP and ISIN for post-Consolidation Shares will be 03370A307 and CA03770A3073, respectively. The Consolidation will take effect on September 15, 2025.

Apollo currently has 242,610,395 shares issued and outstanding. Upon completion of the Consolidation, the Company will have approximately 48,522,067 Shares outstanding.

No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Consolidation. Any fractional shares resulting from the Consolidation will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole Share. The Company’s outstanding incentive stock options, warrants, and other convertible securities will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the 5:1 Consolidation ratio, including corresponding adjustments to exercise prices, in accordance with their respective terms. Post-Consolidation Shares are expected to begin trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on or about September 15, 2025.

A letter of transmittal from the Company’s transfer agent, Endeavor Trust Corporation (the ‘ Transfer Agent ‘), will be mailed to registered shareholders with instructions on exchanging physical share certificates representing pre-Consolidation Shares for new post-Consolidation Shares. Additional copies of the letter of transmittal may be obtained through the Transfer Agent by calling 604-559-8880 or by emailing admin@endeavortrust.com . Shareholders who submit a duly completed letter of transmittal along with their respective pre-Consolidation Share certificate(s), will receive a post-Consolidation Share certificate or direct registration system statement representing the post-Consolidation Shares.

About Apollo Silver Corp.

Apollo is advancing one of the largest undeveloped primary silver projects in the United States. The Calico project hosts a large, bulk minable silver deposit with significant barite credits – a critical mineral essential to the US energy and medical sectors. The Company also holds an option on the Cinco de Mayo Project in Chihuahua, Mexico, which is host to a major carbonate replacement (CRD) deposit that is both high-grade and large tonnage. Led by an experienced and award-winning management team, Apollo is well positioned to advance the assets and deliver value through exploration and development.

Please visit www.apollosilver.com for further information.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ross McElroy
President and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Email: info@apollosilver.com

Telephone: +1 (604) 428-6128

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release includes ‘forward-looking statements’ and ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘potential’, ‘target’, ‘objective’, ‘budget’ and ‘intend’ and statements that an event or result ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘could’ or ‘might’ occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis, and opinions of the management of the Company made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management of the Company believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by the Company as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may have caused actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: risks associated with mineral exploration and development; metal and mineral prices; availability of capital; accuracy of the Company’s projections and estimates; realization of mineral resource estimates, interest and exchange rates; competition; stock price fluctuations; availability of drilling equipment and access; actual results of current exploration activities; government regulation; political or economic developments; environmental risks; insurance risks; capital expenditures; operating or technical difficulties in connection with development activities; personnel relations; and changes in Project parameters as plans continue to be refined. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the price of silver, gold and Ba; the demand for silver, gold and Ba; the ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the timely receipt of any required approvals; the ability to obtain qualified personnel, equipment and services in a timely and cost-efficient manner; the ability to operate in a safe, efficient and effective matter; and the regulatory framework regarding environmental matters, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information contained herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company’s expected financial and operational performance and the Company’s plans and objectives and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws .

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Donald Trump’s push to build a US stockpile of critical minerals from the seabed has gained fresh momentum after Bahrain threw its weight behind a California start-up.

According to a Financial Times report, Bahrain has agreed to sponsor Impossible Metals, a Silicon Valley start-up that wants to mine a patchwork of zones in the Pacific Ocean spanning about 75,000 square kilometers.

As things currently stand, US companies cannot directly obtain licenses through the Jamaica-based International Seabed Authority (ISA), the body that regulates deep-sea mining in international waters.

Instead, they must seek sponsorship from other countries, a process that has often left American firms on the sidelines as Chinese and Russian-backed ventures secured the majority of licenses.

Impossible Metals Chief Executive Oliver Gunasekara said that Bahrain’s support allows the company to advance its ISA application and lays the groundwork for a future processing hub in the Middle East.

“Metals could eventually be exported to the US,” Gunasekara said, positioning the partnership as a bridge between Gulf resources and American supply chains.

For Bahrain, the deal also marks a first: it is the only Middle Eastern country so far to act as a sponsoring state for seabed mining.

The kingdom added that the partnership would prioritize “environmental protections and the preservation of the marine ecosystem,” responding to concerns from campaign groups and several governments that have called for a moratorium on seabed mining until stronger safeguards are in place.

The endorsement comes in furtherance of a growing policy push in Washington. In April, Trump signed an executive order asserting the US right to issue its own mining licenses through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The directive framed seabed metals, including nickel, cobalt, copper, manganese, titanium, and rare earths, as “strategic assets” vital to both national security and economic growth.

That same month, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum floated the possibility of direct government investment in US mining ventures. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Hamm Institute for American Energy, Burgum said there may be a need for “equity investment in each of these companies that’s taking on China in critical minerals.”

China currently dominates the processing of key inputs for electric vehicles, defense systems, and renewable energy technology.

By backing firms like Impossible Metals or reviving dormant licenses, US policymakers hope to diversify access to essential materials and reduce its reliance on a volatile global supply chain.

At the same time, public skepticism over the environmental impact of deep-sea mining remains high, with critics warning that fragile marine ecosystems could be subject to irreparable damage.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears will receive a big boost from a top national conservative figure in her quest to succeed Gov. Glenn Youngkin in November, Fox News Digital has learned exclusively.

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the original ‘DOGE’ leaders in President Donald Trump’s circle, plans to rally with and endorse her at an event in Chesterfield next week.

Ramaswamy told Fox News Digital that Earle-Sears will ‘lead Virginia to new heights.’

‘Winning in 2024 was the first step, but soon it’s going to be up to the states to lead the way,’ Ramaswamy said.

‘I look forward to leading Ohio soon, and we want a coalition of strong states to join us in reviving a new American Dream.’

Earle-Sears, who will join Ramaswamy in the Richmond suburb on September 19, said she is ‘honored’ to have the entrepreneur join her in the commonwealth.

‘Vivek and I share a deep belief in the promise of America, that with hard work, faith, and freedom, every family can thrive,’ she said.

Earle-Sears called Ramaswamy a ‘strong voice for freedom, opportunity, and common sense.’

‘I’m grateful for his friendship and partnership in this fight. It means so much to welcome him to Virginia as we stand shoulder to shoulder, working to deliver a brighter, safer, and stronger future for every Virginian family.’

The Republican nominee, locked in a close fight with former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who leads by a handful of points, has also received key endorsements from figures like Youngkin, while pledging to continue the economic successes of the current administration.

Virignia Lt Gov Winsome Earle-Sears faced with racism at Arlington School District meeting

Earle-Sears also has made her personal story a hallmark of her campaign – often quipping that she might seem like she should be the stereotypical Democrat, though she is anything but.

‘I look like the kind of people who really do normally vote Democratic, and I’m not. And so I’m appealing to all voters,’ she said in a recent interview.

‘My message is a common-sense message that no matter where you came from in life, no matter what color you are, no matter what country you came from, when you came to America and you tried and here you are succeeding, that’s what we need.’

‘Here I stand, second-in-command in the former capital of the Confederacy,’ Earle-Sears, who is Black and an immigrant from Jamaica, added. ‘Don’t tell me America hasn’t changed.’

The Ramaswamy event will be held in the home district of state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in the 2025 race.

Chesterfield County, outside Petersburg, is considered a bellwether in statewide contests. Once reliably Republican for decades, it has trended Democratic since the 2000s with an influx of younger and more diverse voters from the Richmond-Petersburg metro.

The American Dream is alive and well in Virginia: Winsome Earle-Sears

Hillary Clinton lost it by about one percentage point in 2016. Former President Joe Biden then flipped the county in 2020 – but Youngkin won it in 2021, before former Vice President Kamala Harris beat Trump there by about nine points in 2024.

The area is best known as the namesake of a historic cigarette brand, and home of several athletes, including New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, basketball player Moses Malone, and NASCAR star Denny Hamlin.

In Ramaswamy’s own race, he recently received the endorsement of the Ohio Republican Party, which led Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to drop out of the primary.

Current Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel – a retired coaching icon at Ohio State University – is also considering jumping in on the Republican side.

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown elected to pursue his old Senate seat rather than focus on Columbus, and former Rep. Tim Ryan is also considering a run against current Democratic primary candidate, ex-Ohio Health Director Amy Acton.

Recent polling trends showed Ramaswamy leading both Acton and Ryan in the general election – should the latter jump into the fray.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is trying to force Senate Republicans to go on record about releasing the ‘Epstein files.’

Schumer announced on the Senate floor on Wednesday that he planned to file an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all the files and documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

He later told reporters that his amendment was effectively the same as the discharge petition in the House being pushed by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif.

‘There’s been so much lying, obfuscation, cover-ups,’ Schumer said. ‘The American people need to see everything that’s in the Epstein files. And my amendment would make that happen.’

The Epstein drama that has gripped the House has so far been more muted in the Senate, with only a pair of dust-ups between Sens. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., in late July, plus a push from Senate Democrats to eat away floor time last month.

But Schumer’s surprise move to file an amendment and force a vote on it comes as Republicans and Democrats are negotiating the annual defense bill, and further, trying to find a middle ground on a government funding extension ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline.

A Senate Republican source told Fox News Digital that Schumer’s move was ‘an extremely hostile act.’

‘We were actively involved in bipartisan negotiations and this could jeopardize that,’ the source said.

The Epstein fervor reignited, however, when a card from the late pedophile’s ‘birthday book’ was revealed earlier this week that was allegedly sent by President Donald Trump.

The card, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, featured a message and drawing and has what appears to be Trump’s signature at the bottom, and it was sent to the House Oversight Committee by the Epstein estate.

The White House has vehemently denied the veracity of the card and also disputed that it was Trump’s signature.

When asked why Democrats never released the files when former President Joe Biden was in power, Schumer pivoted back to Trump.

‘Look, the bottom line is the American people need to see this,’ Schumer said. ‘Donald Trump has lied about this. There was no picture. There was no drawing. There have been so many lies, so much prevarication, so much cover-up.’

‘The American people, Democrats, Independents, Republicans are demanding it be made public,’ he continued. ‘And it should be. We hope Republicans will vote for it. They should.’

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately hear back. 

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LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) (‘LaFleur Minerals’ or the ‘Company’ or ‘Issuer’) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated July 30, 2025, and August 29, 2025, the Company has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the ‘LIFE Units’) at a price of $0.48 per Unit under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined herein) for gross proceeds of $2,880,000 (the ‘LIFE Offering’). The Company also intends to close its previously announced charity flow-through offering up to 3,750,000 charity flow-through units of the Company at a price of $0.69 per charity flow-through unit for gross proceeds of up to $2,587,500.

Due to additional demand to participate in the LIFE Offering, the Company intends to also complete a non-brokered private placement on similar terms as the LIFE Offering for up to $700,000 on the same terms as the LIFE offering.

FMI Securities Inc. (‘FMI‘) acted as a special advisor and selling group member on this LIFE Offering. FMI is an Exempt Market Dealer and a subsidiary of the FMI Capital Partners Group which operates in Canada, the US (through FINRA dealer FM Global Partners), and globally through its affiliated partners.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a ‘LIFE Share‘) and one transferrable common share purchase warrant (a ‘LIFE Warrant‘). Each Warrant entitled the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.75 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The Warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry upon thirty (30) business days’ notice from the Company in the event the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE‘) is equal to or above a price of $0.90 for fourteen (14) consecutive trading days any time after closing of the Offering.

Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (‘NI 45-106‘), the LIFE Offering was made to purchasers’ resident in all provinces of Canada, except Quebec, pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106 (the ‘Listed Issuer Financing Exemption‘). The securities offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption are not subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid an aggregate cash finder fee of $144,651 and issued an aggregate of 301,355 non-transferable finders’ warrants (each, a ‘Finder’s Warrant‘). Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of $0.75 each for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, all in accordance with the policies of the CSE.

The gross proceeds from the LIFE Offering will be used for the advancement of exploration initiatives at the Company’s Swanson Gold Project and for operational purposes at the Beacon Gold Mill, in addition to working capital and general corporate expenses.

The subscribers in the LIFE Offering included an executive officer of the Company (the ‘Insider‘) who subscribed for 7,500 LIFE Units for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,600 to the Company. The issuance of LIFE Units to the Insider constitutes a ‘related party transaction’ as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101‘). The Company is relying on the exemption from valuation requirement and minority approval pursuant to subsections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, respectively, for the Insider participation in the LIFE Offering, as the value of the LIFE Units subscribed for does not represent more than 25% of the Company’s market capitalization, as determined in accordance with MI 61-101.

This news release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’), and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. ‘United States’ and ‘U.S. person’ are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S Securities Act.

Engagement of Investor Relations Firms

The Company is also pleased to announce various strategic marketing and investor relations engagements (the ‘Engagements‘) with arms-length independent contractors and agencies, with the aim of developing the Company’s communication strategy and strengthening exposure to a wider audience.

A service agreement dated August 6, 2025, and expected to launch mid-September 2025, has been executed by the Company with the Northern Miner Group (‘Northern Miner‘), a subsidiary of EarthLabs Inc. (the ‘Northern Miner Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Northern Miner Service Agreement, Northern Miner has agreed to provide advertising services such as big box digital ads, email sponsorships on daily news digest and podcasts through digital channels such as the Northern Miner and MINING.com, for the Company. The Northern Miner Service Agreement remains in effect for 12 months ending on August 6, 2026 and will not automatically renew. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Northern Miner Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Northern Miner, the Company has agreed to provide Northern Miner with a cash fee of $55,000 plus applicable GST. Northern Miner and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Northern Miner’s business is located at 69 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1K3, Canada, and the email contact is gfenrick@mining.com and its phone number is (604) 683-2037.

A service agreement dated July 3, 2025 has been executed by the Company with Milky Way Marketing Inc. and Blue Sun Productions Inc. (‘BTV‘) (the ‘BTV Service Agreement‘), a marketing and content agency. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the BTV Service Agreement, BTV has agreed to provide the Company with a marketing and broadcast package that includes TV ad spots and fifty (50) BNN Bloomberg broadcasts, along with a stock ticker ad and newsletter eblast. BTV will provide its services for a period of approximately 6 weeks, which began on or around September 1, 2025. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the BTV Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by BTV, the Company has agreed to pay BTV a cash fee of $28,000 plus GST to be added where applicable. BTV and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. BTV’s business is located at #17-19257B Enterprise Way, Surrey, BC, Canada. Its email contact is jessica@b-tv.com and its phone number is (604) 664-7401.

A service agreement dated August 18, 2025 and expected to launch Mid-September 2025 has been executed by the Company with AI Power Marketing Inc. (‘Midas Letter‘) (the ‘Midas Letter Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Midas Letter Service Agreement, Midas Letter has agreed to provide development, design, and hosting of a landing page, together with associated video production, publication, and digital marketing campaigns services to the Company in an effort to increase public awareness of the Company. The services may include facilitating the creation and distribution of marketing materials and paid advertisements, including production of a promotional video and its distribution through email and social media to a targeted investor audience. The Midas Letter Service Agreement remains in effect from August 18, 2025 for an indefinite term until completion of the services, unless terminated by mutual agreement of the parties upon ten days notice. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Midas Letter Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Midas Letter, the Company has agreed to provide Midas Letter with a cash fee of $50,000 plus applicable HST. Midas Letter and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Midas Letter’s business is located at 675 Cochrane Drive, East Tower 6th Floor, Markham, Ontario, L3R 0B8, Canada. Its email contact is jwest@midasletter.ca and its phone number is (905) 961-8789.

A service agreement dated August 11, 2025, and expected to launch mid-September 2025, has been executed by the Company with Dayani Capital Corp. (‘Dayani‘) (the ‘Dayani Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Dayani Service Agreement, Dayani has agreed to provide to provide certain investor relations and digital marketing services to the Company to increase public awareness of the Company. The services may include assisting with investor relations and digital marketing duties, as well as coordinating and disseminating news and information about the Company to the public and to the shareholders of the Company through digital channels such as Native, Push Notification, and Search Engine Marketing type of traffic/clicks to a targeted hosted landing page on Wallstreetlogic.com website owned and managed by the Contractor. The Dayani Service Agreement remains in effect from August 11, 2025 for an initial term of one month, or otherwise terminated by the Company by written notice at the end of the first month trial. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Dayani Letter Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Midas Letter, the Company has agreed to provide Midas Letter with a total cash fee of USD$50,000 plus applicable GST for a one-month trial. Dayani and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Dayani’s business is located at 550 – 800 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1J8, Canada, its email contact is Mehran@danayi.co.

A service agreement dated September 4, 2025 and launched on September 9, 2025 has been executed by the Company with Krify Software Technologies Private Limited (‘Krify‘) (the ‘Krify Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Krify Service Agreement, Krify has agreed to provide a campaign that includes online investor targeting, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, website optimization and a landing page for the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek in September of 2025. The Krify Service Agreement remains in effect to end of the Summit on September 12, 2025, and will not automatically renew. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Krify Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Krify, the Company has agreed to provide Krify with a cash fee of USD$19,000. Krify and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Krify’s business is located at 7-39, Ratan Towers, ADB Road, Thimmapuram, KAKINADA, EGDT, Andhra Pradesh Pin Code: 533005 India, and the email contact is sudha@krify.com and its phone number is (91) 912-122-7121.

Pursuant to the Engagements, there are no performance obligations contained in each agreement and none of the independent contractors and agencies named herein are subject to receive common shares, stock options or any form of equity in the Company as compensation.

About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Deposit and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 18,304 hectares (183 km2) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings which make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. Lafleur Mineral’s fully refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

ON BEHALF OF LaFleur Minerals INC.

Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer
E: info@lafleurminerals.com
LaFleur Minerals Inc.
1500-1055 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding ‘Forward-Looking’ Information

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements.’ All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements related to the anticipated use of proceeds from the LIFE Offering. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) (‘LaFleur Minerals’ or the ‘Company’ or ‘Issuer’) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated July 30, 2025, and August 29, 2025, the Company has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the ‘LIFE Units’) at a price of $0.48 per Unit under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined herein) for gross proceeds of $2,880,000 (the ‘LIFE Offering’). The Company also intends to close its previously announced charity flow-through offering up to 3,750,000 charity flow-through units of the Company at a price of $0.69 per charity flow-through unit for gross proceeds of up to $2,587,500.

Due to additional demand to participate in the LIFE Offering, the Company intends to also complete a non-brokered private placement on similar terms as the LIFE Offering for up to $700,000 on the same terms as the LIFE offering.

FMI Securities Inc. (‘FMI‘) acted as a special advisor and selling group member on this LIFE Offering. FMI is an Exempt Market Dealer and a subsidiary of the FMI Capital Partners Group which operates in Canada, the US (through FINRA dealer FM Global Partners), and globally through its affiliated partners.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a ‘LIFE Share‘) and one transferrable common share purchase warrant (a ‘LIFE Warrant‘). Each Warrant entitled the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.75 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The Warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry upon thirty (30) business days’ notice from the Company in the event the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE‘) is equal to or above a price of $0.90 for fourteen (14) consecutive trading days any time after closing of the Offering.

Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (‘NI 45-106‘), the LIFE Offering was made to purchasers’ resident in all provinces of Canada, except Quebec, pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106 (the ‘Listed Issuer Financing Exemption‘). The securities offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption are not subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid an aggregate cash finder fee of $144,651 and issued an aggregate of 301,355 non-transferable finders’ warrants (each, a ‘Finder’s Warrant‘). Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of $0.75 each for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, all in accordance with the policies of the CSE.

The gross proceeds from the LIFE Offering will be used for the advancement of exploration initiatives at the Company’s Swanson Gold Project and for operational purposes at the Beacon Gold Mill, in addition to working capital and general corporate expenses.

The subscribers in the LIFE Offering included an executive officer of the Company (the ‘Insider‘) who subscribed for 7,500 LIFE Units for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,600 to the Company. The issuance of LIFE Units to the Insider constitutes a ‘related party transaction’ as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101‘). The Company is relying on the exemption from valuation requirement and minority approval pursuant to subsections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, respectively, for the Insider participation in the LIFE Offering, as the value of the LIFE Units subscribed for does not represent more than 25% of the Company’s market capitalization, as determined in accordance with MI 61-101.

This news release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’), and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. ‘United States’ and ‘U.S. person’ are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S Securities Act.

Engagement of Investor Relations Firms

The Company is also pleased to announce various strategic marketing and investor relations engagements (the ‘Engagements‘) with arms-length independent contractors and agencies, with the aim of developing the Company’s communication strategy and strengthening exposure to a wider audience.

A service agreement dated August 6, 2025, and expected to launch mid-September 2025, has been executed by the Company with the Northern Miner Group (‘Northern Miner‘), a subsidiary of EarthLabs Inc. (the ‘Northern Miner Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Northern Miner Service Agreement, Northern Miner has agreed to provide advertising services such as big box digital ads, email sponsorships on daily news digest and podcasts through digital channels such as the Northern Miner and MINING.com, for the Company. The Northern Miner Service Agreement remains in effect for 12 months ending on August 6, 2026 and will not automatically renew. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Northern Miner Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Northern Miner, the Company has agreed to provide Northern Miner with a cash fee of $55,000 plus applicable GST. Northern Miner and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Northern Miner’s business is located at 69 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1K3, Canada, and the email contact is gfenrick@mining.com and its phone number is (604) 683-2037.

A service agreement dated July 3, 2025 has been executed by the Company with Milky Way Marketing Inc. and Blue Sun Productions Inc. (‘BTV‘) (the ‘BTV Service Agreement‘), a marketing and content agency. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the BTV Service Agreement, BTV has agreed to provide the Company with a marketing and broadcast package that includes TV ad spots and fifty (50) BNN Bloomberg broadcasts, along with a stock ticker ad and newsletter eblast. BTV will provide its services for a period of approximately 6 weeks, which began on or around September 1, 2025. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the BTV Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by BTV, the Company has agreed to pay BTV a cash fee of $28,000 plus GST to be added where applicable. BTV and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. BTV’s business is located at #17-19257B Enterprise Way, Surrey, BC, Canada. Its email contact is jessica@b-tv.com and its phone number is (604) 664-7401.

A service agreement dated August 18, 2025 and expected to launch Mid-September 2025 has been executed by the Company with AI Power Marketing Inc. (‘Midas Letter‘) (the ‘Midas Letter Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Midas Letter Service Agreement, Midas Letter has agreed to provide development, design, and hosting of a landing page, together with associated video production, publication, and digital marketing campaigns services to the Company in an effort to increase public awareness of the Company. The services may include facilitating the creation and distribution of marketing materials and paid advertisements, including production of a promotional video and its distribution through email and social media to a targeted investor audience. The Midas Letter Service Agreement remains in effect from August 18, 2025 for an indefinite term until completion of the services, unless terminated by mutual agreement of the parties upon ten days notice. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Midas Letter Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Midas Letter, the Company has agreed to provide Midas Letter with a cash fee of $50,000 plus applicable HST. Midas Letter and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Midas Letter’s business is located at 675 Cochrane Drive, East Tower 6th Floor, Markham, Ontario, L3R 0B8, Canada. Its email contact is jwest@midasletter.ca and its phone number is (905) 961-8789.

A service agreement dated August 11, 2025, and expected to launch mid-September 2025, has been executed by the Company with Dayani Capital Corp. (‘Dayani‘) (the ‘Dayani Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Dayani Service Agreement, Dayani has agreed to provide to provide certain investor relations and digital marketing services to the Company to increase public awareness of the Company. The services may include assisting with investor relations and digital marketing duties, as well as coordinating and disseminating news and information about the Company to the public and to the shareholders of the Company through digital channels such as Native, Push Notification, and Search Engine Marketing type of traffic/clicks to a targeted hosted landing page on Wallstreetlogic.com website owned and managed by the Contractor. The Dayani Service Agreement remains in effect from August 11, 2025 for an initial term of one month, or otherwise terminated by the Company by written notice at the end of the first month trial. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Dayani Letter Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Midas Letter, the Company has agreed to provide Midas Letter with a total cash fee of USD$50,000 plus applicable GST for a one-month trial. Dayani and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Dayani’s business is located at 550 – 800 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1J8, Canada, its email contact is Mehran@danayi.co.

A service agreement dated September 4, 2025 and launched on September 9, 2025 has been executed by the Company with Krify Software Technologies Private Limited (‘Krify‘) (the ‘Krify Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Krify Service Agreement, Krify has agreed to provide a campaign that includes online investor targeting, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, website optimization and a landing page for the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek in September of 2025. The Krify Service Agreement remains in effect to end of the Summit on September 12, 2025, and will not automatically renew. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Krify Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Krify, the Company has agreed to provide Krify with a cash fee of USD$19,000. Krify and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Krify’s business is located at 7-39, Ratan Towers, ADB Road, Thimmapuram, KAKINADA, EGDT, Andhra Pradesh Pin Code: 533005 India, and the email contact is sudha@krify.com and its phone number is (91) 912-122-7121.

Pursuant to the Engagements, there are no performance obligations contained in each agreement and none of the independent contractors and agencies named herein are subject to receive common shares, stock options or any form of equity in the Company as compensation.

About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Deposit and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 18,304 hectares (183 km2) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings which make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. Lafleur Mineral’s fully refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

ON BEHALF OF LaFleur Minerals INC.

Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer
E: info@lafleurminerals.com
LaFleur Minerals Inc.
1500-1055 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding ‘Forward-Looking’ Information

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements.’ All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements related to the anticipated use of proceeds from the LIFE Offering. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (September 10) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$113,654, a 0.9 percent increase in 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day so far. Its lowest was US$110,822.

Bitcoin price performance, September 10, 2025

Bitcoin price performance, September 10, 2025

Chart via TradingView

Bitcoin’s recent rally past US$113,000 has been spurred on by renewed buying, bullish technicals, and easing macro concerns. However, gains may be muted as traders weigh Fed policy signals and a historic downward revision to US payroll data.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,389.26, an increase of 1.3 percent tover the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$4,280.00 and its highest was US$4,388.18.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$224.24, an increase of 3.4 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$212.10, and its highest level was US$224.15.
  • XRP was trading for US$3.01, up by 0.3 percent in the past 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day so far. Its lowest valuation was US$2.94.
  • SUI (Sui) was priced at its highest valuation of the day, US$3.59, up by 1.2 percent in the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$3.43.
  • Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8892, up by 0.8 percent and its highest valuation on Wednesday so far. Its lowest was US$0.854.

Today’s crypto news to know

Klarna secures $1.37 billion in New York IPO

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) raised US$1.37 billion in its US IPO this week, marking one of the largest fintech listings of the year and a potential catalyst for other high-growth firms eyeing Wall Street.

The Swedish buy-now-pay-later company sold 34.3 million shares at US$40 each, topping its expected price range and valuing the firm at roughly US$15 billion. That figure, however, is still far below the US$45 billion valuation it commanded at the peak of its pandemic-driven surge.

Investor appetite was strong, with the deal oversubscribed 25 times, according to people familiar with the sale.

Klarna, backed by Sequoia Capital, has been unprofitable since expanding aggressively in the US where costs have climbed faster than revenues.

Losses widened to US$52 million in Q2, but overall sales still grew nearly 21 percent year-on-year.

India leans away from sweeping crypto regulation

India is signaling it will avoid a full-scale regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, according to a government paper reviewed by Reuters.

The document reiterated the Reserve Bank of India’s view that regulating digital assets could unintentionally confer legitimacy and increase risks to the broader financial system.

Instead, officials are leaning toward limited oversight, wary of speculative trading and systemic contagion.

This stance comes as other major economies, including Japan and Australia, advance regulatory regimes while China keeps its outright ban in place.

US developments, including federal recognition of stablecoins, have added pressure on India to clarify its position, but policymakers remain cautious. Attempts to ban private cryptocurrencies in 2021 stalled, and a planned 2024 discussion paper was shelved pending international consensus.

For now, India is prioritizing containment over expansion, even as global Bitcoin prices and adoption rates hit record highs.

Rapyd launches stablecoin payment suite

Fintech platform Rapyd has introduced its Stablecoin Payment Solutions, giving businesses the ability to accept, settle, and pay out using stablecoins through one integrated system.

The offering is pitched as an answer to fragmented global money movement, consolidating what has often required multiple providers into a single platform. Rapyd aims to tap over US$27 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume recorded across blockchains this year.

The platform enables real-time payouts, treasury management, and currency conversion, potentially easing reliance on traditional rails like SWIFT.

Executives say the service is aimed at industries from gaming to global e-commerce, where speed and liquidity are critical.

As both US and European regulators formalize rules under the GENIUS Act and MiCA, Rapyd is betting that its unified approach can help enterprises cut costs and streamline cross-border operations.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (September 10) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$113,654, a 0.9 percent increase in 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day so far. Its lowest was US$110,822.

Bitcoin price performance, September 10, 2025

Bitcoin price performance, September 10, 2025

Chart via TradingView

Bitcoin’s recent rally past US$113,000 has been spurred on by renewed buying, bullish technicals, and easing macro concerns. However, gains may be muted as traders weigh Fed policy signals and a historic downward revision to US payroll data.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,389.26, an increase of 1.3 percent tover the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$4,280.00 and its highest was US$4,388.18.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$224.24, an increase of 3.4 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$212.10, and its highest level was US$224.15.
  • XRP was trading for US$3.01, up by 0.3 percent in the past 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day so far. Its lowest valuation was US$2.94.
  • SUI (Sui) was priced at its highest valuation of the day, US$3.59, up by 1.2 percent in the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$3.43.
  • Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8892, up by 0.8 percent and its highest valuation on Wednesday so far. Its lowest was US$0.854.

Today’s crypto news to know

Klarna secures $1.37 billion in New York IPO

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) raised US$1.37 billion in its US IPO this week, marking one of the largest fintech listings of the year and a potential catalyst for other high-growth firms eyeing Wall Street.

The Swedish buy-now-pay-later company sold 34.3 million shares at US$40 each, topping its expected price range and valuing the firm at roughly US$15 billion. That figure, however, is still far below the US$45 billion valuation it commanded at the peak of its pandemic-driven surge.

Investor appetite was strong, with the deal oversubscribed 25 times, according to people familiar with the sale.

Klarna, backed by Sequoia Capital, has been unprofitable since expanding aggressively in the US where costs have climbed faster than revenues.

Losses widened to US$52 million in Q2, but overall sales still grew nearly 21 percent year-on-year.

India leans away from sweeping crypto regulation

India is signaling it will avoid a full-scale regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, according to a government paper reviewed by Reuters.

The document reiterated the Reserve Bank of India’s view that regulating digital assets could unintentionally confer legitimacy and increase risks to the broader financial system.

Instead, officials are leaning toward limited oversight, wary of speculative trading and systemic contagion.

This stance comes as other major economies, including Japan and Australia, advance regulatory regimes while China keeps its outright ban in place.

US developments, including federal recognition of stablecoins, have added pressure on India to clarify its position, but policymakers remain cautious. Attempts to ban private cryptocurrencies in 2021 stalled, and a planned 2024 discussion paper was shelved pending international consensus.

For now, India is prioritizing containment over expansion, even as global Bitcoin prices and adoption rates hit record highs.

Rapyd launches stablecoin payment suite

Fintech platform Rapyd has introduced its Stablecoin Payment Solutions, giving businesses the ability to accept, settle, and pay out using stablecoins through one integrated system.

The offering is pitched as an answer to fragmented global money movement, consolidating what has often required multiple providers into a single platform. Rapyd aims to tap over US$27 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume recorded across blockchains this year.

The platform enables real-time payouts, treasury management, and currency conversion, potentially easing reliance on traditional rails like SWIFT.

Executives say the service is aimed at industries from gaming to global e-commerce, where speed and liquidity are critical.

As both US and European regulators formalize rules under the GENIUS Act and MiCA, Rapyd is betting that its unified approach can help enterprises cut costs and streamline cross-border operations.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held his first call with his Chinese counterpart, Adm. Dong Jun, on Sept. 9, in a conversation that comes as Beijing deepens ties with Moscow and Pyongyang while showcasing its own military might.

Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said Hegseth ‘forthrightly relayed that the U.S. has vital interests in the Asia-Pacific, the priority theater, and will resolutely protect those interests.’

‘Hegseth made clear that the United States does not seek conflict with China nor is it pursuing regime change or strangulation of the PRC.’

Parnell said the call, which occurred on Tuesday but was made public Wednesday, was ‘candid and constructive,’ and the defense chiefs agreed to further discussions. 

Fox News Digital reached out to the Chinese embassy for comment on the call. 

Last week, China hosted a military parade where President Xi Jinping showcased his regional alliances in public appearances with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Xi at the time hinted at his ambitions toward Taiwan, saying that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) would ‘resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.’

Xi has repeatedly set 2027, the 100th anniversary of the PLA, as a deadline for military modernization — a timeline U.S. officials warn could coincide with preparations for an invasion of Taiwan.

During the parade, China showcased its full nuclear triad, hypersonic missiles and new stealth drones. 

The show of force came two months after the U.S. hosted its own military parade to coincide with the Army’s 250th birthday. 

In recent years, Beijing has deepened its security partnerships with Pyongyang and Moscow through arms transfers and military technology exchanges.

The U.S. has accused North Korea of supplying munitions to Russia for its war in Ukraine, while Chinese firms have been sanctioned for helping Russia skirt Western export controls.

President Donald Trump, however, has suggested he may meet with Xi in the future as trade negotiations drag on. 

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It was reckless to allow former President Joe Biden to run for re-election last year, former Vice President Kamala Harris admitted in her new book, ‘107 Days.’

This time last year, Harris was in the thick of her short-lived presidential campaign. With some distance from Washington, D.C., and in retrospect, Harris doesn’t hold back in the first preview of her new book that is set to hit shelves later this month. 

”It’s Joe and Jill’s decision.’ We all said that, like a mantra, as if we’d all been hypnotized. Was it grace, or was it recklessness? In retrospect, I think it was recklessness. The stakes were simply too high. This wasn’t a choice that should have been left to an individual’s ego, an individual’s ambition. It should have been more than a personal decision,’ Harris said in the excerpt released by The Atlantic on Wednesday morning. 

While Harris publicly defended Biden throughout his presidency, in the first excerpt of Harris’ highly anticipated account of the shortest presidential campaign in history, the former vice president described how she was often scapegoated by the Biden administration. And for the first time, she admitted that, ‘perhaps,’ she should have told Biden to ‘consider not running.’

During her brief presidential campaign, Harris often walked a fine line in trying to defend Biden, for whom she remained his vice president, while also differentiating herself from his unflattering record. 

‘There is not a thing that comes to mind,’ Harris infamously said on ‘The View,’ when asked what she would have done differently than Biden. The clip was an instant attack ad for Republican candidates up and down the ballot to pit Biden’s shortcomings on Harris. 

Harris later told Fox News’ Bret Baier that her presidency would ‘not be a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency,’ as she sought to distance herself from Biden’s stances on the economy and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. 

‘And of all the people in the White House, I was in the worst position to make the case that he should drop out,’ Harris said in the ‘107 Days’ excerpt. ‘I knew it would come off to him as incredibly self-serving if I advised him not to run. He would see it as naked ambition, perhaps as poisonous disloyalty, even if my only message was: Don’t let the other guy win.’

Harris said she rationalized her decision to stay quiet by telling herself, ‘the American people had chosen him before in the same matchup,’ and maybe he was ‘right to believe’ he could defeat President Donald Trump again. 

‘I don’t believe it was incapacity. If I believed that, I would have said so. As loyal as I am to President Biden, I am more loyal to my country,’ Harris said in the book.

But as described in ‘Original Sin,’ one of several books this year to pull back the curtain on the reality of the Biden administration, loyalty to Biden was wielded as a weapon in the White House. 

‘Because I’d gone after him over busing in the 2019 primary debate, I came into the White House with what we lawyers call a ‘rebuttable presumption.’ I had to prove my loyalty, time and time again,’ Harris said in the book. 

In the excerpt, Harris goes on to describe how the ‘White House rarely pushed back,’ when she was criticized for her ‘gaffes’ or when ‘Republicans mischaracterized my role as ‘border czar.’’

Harris explained how she often had to prove her loyalty to Biden, yet Biden’s inner circle ‘seemed glad’ to let her dominate headlines. 

‘Their thinking was zero-sum: If she’s shining, he’s dimmed. None of them grasped that if I did well, he did well. That, given the concerns about his age, my visible success as his vice president was vital. It would serve as a testament to his judgment in choosing me and reassurance that if something happened, the country was in good hands. My success was important for him,’ the former vice president argued in the ‘107 Days’ excerpt. 

‘His team didn’t get it,’ Harris said. 

Fox News Digital reached out to Biden’s office for comment but did not immediately hear back. 

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