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Where are they now? Hunter Biden’s ex-business partners praise Trump, MAGA following Biden departure

Hunter Biden’s former business partners are no longer under the same scrutiny now that investigations into whether the former president’s son used his family name for financial gain are over. 

Devon Archer and Jason Galanis, who both collaborated with Biden on various business ventures between 2012 and 2015, received pardons and commutations, respectively, from President Donald Trump after he took office. 

Archer, who has worked over the years to gain favor with Trump’s world, signaled he would be interested in working for the Trump administration were a position offered to him, according to the New York Times. ‘I’m full MAGA now,’ he told the Times. ‘They’re more my people.’

Archer was reportedly given the cold-shoulder by the Biden family during President Joe Biden’s tenure in the Oval Office, and as he protested his innocence amid Republicans’ probe into the Biden family, Archer quietly made inroads with the Trump administration.

While Archer awaits a potential job in the Trump administration, he is reportedly working on a book and documentary chronicling his experiences. Archer is also reportedly working on a business project in the crypto industry as well. 

As a result of their pardons, both Archer and Galanis did not have to serve prison sentences handed down to them in relation to defrauding investors and a Native American tribal entity of tens of millions of dollars through a company for which Hunter Biden was listed as the vice chairman. 

In an interview on Fox News’ ‘Hannity’ this month, Galanis thanked President Trump and lauded Republicans, such as Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, for bringing ‘the proof’ to light about ‘the Biden crime family.’ 

Galanis said during the interview that his ‘legitimate’ businesses became ‘illegitimate’ after they were aligned with the president’s son. ‘100% of it was influence peddling,’ Galanis said when asked about his view of the Biden family’s business practices. ‘I saw it firsthand.’ 

Meanwhile, James Biden, Hunter’s uncle, is not sailing so smoothly, with Republicans requesting that the Trump administration prosecute the former president’s brother for lying to Congress. 

James Biden allegedly denied that his brother, the former president, met in May 2017 with his son’s business associate Tony Bobulinski while pursuing a deal with a Chinese-owned energy company, CEFC China Energy. 

Bobulinski, a key witness during the GOP’s impeachment inquiry on account of claims he was privy to unethical business dealings by the Biden family, recently lost a defamation battle in court against Fox News host Jessica Tarlov. 

Bobulinski was seeking $30 million in damages after Tarlov claimed during an episode of ‘The Five’ that Bobulinski’s legal fees were being paid for by a Trump-aligned political action committee.

Another notable ex-business partner of Hunter Biden, Eric Schwerin, has kept a low profile ever since Republicans on the House Oversight Committee released his testimony from the GOP’s impeachment inquiry. In his testimony, Schwerin stated he was ‘not aware of any financial transactions or compensation’ that Joe Biden received as vice president related to his family’s business dealings. 

Hunter Biden’s ‘Sugar brother’ and lawyer, Kevin Morris, who helped finance the first son’s legal fees with a reported $6.5 million, later told associates that his generosity left him financially tapped. 

According to a report by the N.Y. Post, Morris faced his own ethical issues when he was accused of spying on a movie production about President Biden called ‘My Son Hunter’ that was being made in Serbia. The filmmaker involved with the project, filmaker Phelim McAleer, hit Morris with a bar complaint in 2022.

‘He used deceit to secure such access by not disclosing he was Mr. Biden’s lawyer. Mr. Morris used his cover as a documentary filmmaker to conceal his true purpose: performing legal investigative work on behalf of his client, Mr. Hunter Biden,’ McAleer said in his bar complaint.

The California Bar Association declined to disbar Morris in late 2024.

Ye Jianming, a Chinese billionaire and former chairman of CEFC China Energy, one of the companies Republicans alleged Hunter Biden sought to gain favor with using his family name, has reportedly disappeared from public view, Reuters reported in 2023. While his whereabouts are unknown, according to Reuters, Jianming’s name has appeared in graft trials of senior Chinese Communist Party officials and state bank executives.  

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Silver Crown Royalties Purchases 1,000 Ounces of Physical Silver

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Silver Crown Royalties Inc. ( Cboe: SCRI, OTCQX: SLCRF, BF: QS0 ) ( ‘Silver Crown’ ‘SCRi’ the ‘Corporation’ or the ‘Company’ ) is pleased to announce the purchase of 1,000 ounces of physical silver in the spot market as part of its silver exposure strategy

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The purchase was completed at an average price of $30.65 per ounce and reflects an 8% discount to 20-day VWAP and an 11% discount to recent highs. The average price was based on spot price of US$30.15 per ounce plus a premium of US$0.50 per ounce, for a total investment of US$30,650. The physical silver will be stored with Money Metals Depository LLC, with the exact location to be confirmed, potentially at a designated sub-custodian facility managed by the depository.

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Peter Bures, Silver Crown’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, ‘We strive to maintain an adequate working capital position of at least six months. We feel it is only prudent as a silver only royalty company to convert a portion of that cash to physical silver. SCRi’s ultimate vision is to provide a vehicle that serves as a hedge against currency devaluation, and we therefore feel it would be hypocritical to have exposure to 100% fiat money. We appreciate our investors want exposure to silver, not fiat, which they can achieve easily without our assistance. The purchase was made with a cash payment received from PPX effectively converting a cash payment to physical silver bullion delivery.’

ABOUT Silver Crown Royalties INC.

Founded by industry veterans, Silver Crown Royalties ( Cboe: SCRI | OTCQX: SLCRF | BF: QS0 ) is a publicly traded, silver royalty company. Silver Crown (SCRi) currently has four silver royalties of which three are revenue-generating. Its business model presents investors with precious metals exposure that allows for a natural hedge against currency devaluation while minimizing the negative impact of cost inflation associated with production. SCRi endeavors to minimize the economic impact on mining projects while maximizing returns for shareholders. For further information, please contact:

Silver Crown Royalties Inc.

Peter Bures, Chairman and CEO

Telephone: (416) 481-1744

Email: pbures@silvercrownroyalties.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains certain ‘forward looking statements’ and certain ‘forward-looking information’ as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘estimate’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘continue’, ‘plans’ or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, SCRi’s ultimate vision is to provide a vehicle that serves as a hedge against currency devaluation, and we therefore feel it would be hypocritical to have exposure to 100% fiat money . Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRi will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRi’s ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRi to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRi; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRi’s business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRi undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available.

This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Heliostar Drills 8.85 Metres Grading 25.0 g/t Gold and 768 g/t Silver at the La Colorada Mine, Sonora, Mexico

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 8.85m grading 25.0 g/t gold and 768 g/t silver
  • 8.55m grading 5.52 g/t gold and 121 g/t silver
  • 3.5m grading 5.41 g/t gold and 87 g/t silver
  • 5.5m grading 11.1 g/t gold
  • 2.9m grading 10.5 g/t gold
  • 4.6m grading 5.78 g/t gold
  • 5.75m grading 4.72 g/t gold
  • Higher-grade intercepts demonstrate underground potential beyond the current open pit
  • The success of this drill program called for additional step-out drilling. Results for these drill holes are expected in Q2, 2025
  • La Colorada technical report update incorporating these results is expected in mid-2025

Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) (‘Heliostar’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce additional results from a 12,500-metre drilling program at the La Colorada Mine in Sonora, Mexico. La Colorada restarted production in early January 2025, and the current drill program is intended to expand the mineral reserves ahead of an updated technical report and expansion decision planned for mid-2025.

Heliostar CEO, Charles Funk, commented, ‘Heliostar closed the first quarter of 2025 with a US$27M (C$38M) cash balance, over half of which was generated from operating profits. This places the Company in a strong position to achieve our planned production and resource growth goals. Today’s results reflect these growth plans and further cement our confidence in the future of La Colorada. They are expected to positively impact the economics of the mine when we update the La Colorada technical report in mid-2025. Our goal is for the study to support a decision to expand production to 50,000 to 100,000 ounces of gold per year. Additionally, the high-grades intersected demonstrate a potential underground future for the mine. We intend to target these deeper zones in more detail after we complete the technical report.’

Drill Results Summary

Mineralization at La Colorada’s Creston Pit is predominantly hosted in three veins: the North, Intermediate and South Veins (Figure 1). These veins trend northeast-southwest to east-west, dip northward and are surrounded by halos of smaller mineralized vein zones. The Creston Pit has historically mined oxide gold and silver from all three of these veins. A current Probable Mineral Reserve of 312,000 ounces of gold grading 0.76 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 5,074,000 ounces of silver at 10.1 g/t silver is defined at the Creston Pit1.

A technical review of expansion potential identified two opportunities for reserve growth. The near-surface extensions of known veins with little or no drill data and exploring the under-sampled mineralization beneath the pit. Both opportunities were defined using historical drilling, blast hole data, mining shapes, and the geological model.

Figure 1: Plan view of the Creston Pit showing historic drilling, blast hole samples and Heliostar drill holes.
Selected intercepts are labelled.

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Figure 2: Cross-section view looking west at the western end of the Creston Pit. The section shows historic drilling and new Heliostar drill hole results below the planned pit boundary.

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Blast hole data clearly shows the potential for a continuation of veins at shallow depths. They contain elevated gold grades that continue to the edge of the pit walls, where they remain open for expansion (Figure 1). At depth, drill spacing is wider than the area above. Additional drilling allows for improved estimation of grade and continuity.

The Company has completed seventy-two holes totalling 11,075 metres in the program to date. This release reports results for twenty-three new holes. The majority of the new drill holes targeted extensions of the North, Intermediate, and South Veins in areas where drilling is widely spaced yet within the current resource. They aim to add ounces to the overall El Creston resources and reserves.

Assay results show narrow to wide, low- to high-grade oxide gold intercepts. Targeted vein zones consistently return intercepts above the 0.16 g/t gold-equivalent cutoff grade of reserves within the Creston pit. The results may increase the tonnes and grade of mineralization in an updated pit shell. If so, that would add to the total reserves in an updated technical report.

Further, the success of the drill program to date has required modification of the remaining drill program plans. Numerous step-out drill holes have been added to follow-up on intercepts reported here. Results remain pending for these follow-up drill holes and are expected to be received in April and May.

Next Steps

Results from the current drill program are being incorporated into a resource model. They will support a reserve update to be published with a technical report in mid-2025.

This drill program is important because if it increases the volume of rock containing gold mineralization, it could improve the overall mine economics. Any zones of waste material with new gold intercepts from this program have the potential to reduce the overall strip ratio of the Creston pit expansion.

That, in turn, could reduce the up-front capital requirements for the restart and improve the economics of the Technical Report. This study will be the basis of a decision for the expansion of production at La Colorada.

The Company anticipates additional drilling results from the current program will be released in Q2, 2025.

La Colorada Mineral Reserves Statement

Classification Zone AuEq
Cut-off
(g/t)		 Tonnes
(kt)		 Gold Grade
(g/t Au)		 Silver
Grade
(g/t Ag)		 Contained
Gold
(koz)		 Contained Silver 
(koz)
Probable El Crestón 0.160 12,841 0.76 10.1 312 4,181
Veta Madre 0.175 1,905 0.70 3.1 43 189
La Chatarrera 0.164 3,413 0.20 6.4 22 704
Total 18,159 0.65 8.69 377 5,074

 

1. La Colorada Operations, Sonora, Mexico, NI 43-101 Technical Report (the ‘Report’) is dated January 11, 2024, has an effective date of December 4, 2024.

Drilling Results Table

HoleID From
(metres)		 To
(metres)		 Interval
(metres)		 Au
(g/t)		 Ag
(g/t)		 % True
Width		 Comment
24-LCDD-262 36.35 40.4 4.05 0.53 8.6 94 South Vein
24-LCDD-263 Abandoned
24-LCDD-264 165.05 178.4 13.35 0.34 43 74 North Vein
24-LCDD-265 8.35 11.1 2.75 0.34 6.2 28 South Vein
and 15.7 20.55 4.85 0.24 5.2 28 South Vein
and 76.9 92.3 15.4 0.19 2.8 44 South Vein
24-LCDD-266 22.3 28.95 6.65 0.50 2.5 82 South Vein
24-LCDD-267 No significant intervals
24-LCDD-268 15.85 28.1 12.25 0.40 4.8 15 South Vein
and 77.9 90.0 12.1 0.19 6.8 61 South Vein
24-LCDD-269 163.75 181.65 17.9 1.69 8.8 84 North Vein
including 167.7 172.3 4.6 5.78 16 84 North Vein
24-LCDD-270 24.55 33.4 8.85 1.89 82 89 South Vein
including 29.0 33.4 4.4 3.52 155 90 South Vein
24-LCDD-271 4.0 11.95 7.95 0.38 12 84 Intermediate Vein
and 50.0 58.85 8.85 25.0 768 71 South Vein
50.0 58.85 8.85 10.4 768 71 Top-cut to 20 g/t gold
and 64.2 68.0 3.8 4.32 178 70 South Vein
24-LCDD-272 2.05 35.6 33.55 1.04 22 68 Intermediate Vein
including 6.0 8.85 2.85 6.10 135 68 Intermediate Vein
and 70.2 80.85 10.65 0.22 5.4 81 South Vein
and 90.8 94.3 3.5 5.41 88 79 South Vein
90.8 94.3 3.5 4.31 88 79 Top-cut to 20 g/t gold
including 90.8 91.35 0.55 27.0 433 79 South Vein
90.8 91.35 0.55 20.0 433 79 Top-cut to 20 g/t gold
and 103.65 104.4 0.75 10.3 255 79 South Vein
and 107.55 112.05 4.5 0.84 23 79 South Vein
24-LCDD-273 7.85 10.2 2.35 0.45 10 79 Intermediate Vein
and 48.0 69.75 21.75 2.37 62 87 South Vein
48.0 69.75 21.75 1.97 62 87 Top-cut to 20 g/t gold
including 59.25 67.8 8.55 5.52 121 87 South Vein
59.25 67.8 8.55 4.50 121 87 Top-cut to 20 g/t gold
24-LCDD-274 103.8 126.15 22.35 0.21 6.5 67 North Vein
and 137.4 147.6 10.2 0.39 6.4 67 North Vein
25-LCDD-275 20.4 23.35 2.95 2.07 166 75 Intermediate Vein
and 29.25 33.75 4.5 0.40 9.0 89 Intermediate Vein
and 88.85 101.85 13.0 0.57 8.8 42 Intermediate Vein
and 120.55 128.1 7.55 0.72 13 100 South Vein
25-LCDD-276 104.7 135.95 31.25 0.53 4.2 49 North Vein
and 155.15 170.25 15.1 0.45 2.4 49 North Vein
25-LCDD-277 No significant intervals
25-LCDD-278 6.25 9.0 2.75 1.06 63 100 South Vein
and 14.1 33.0 18.9 0.61 31 100 South Vein
25-LCDD-279 0.0 5.6 5.6 0.72 30 100 Intermediate Vein
and 62.0 83.85 21.85 0.63 9.6 99 South Vein
25-LCDD-280 130.05 135.6 5.55 0.26 57 88 North Vein
and 141.85 145.9 4.05 0.27 54 88 North Vein
25-LCDD-281 Abandoned
25-LCDD-282 11.15 16.5 5.35 0.67 39 33 Intermediate Vein
25-LCDD-283 60.5 66.2 5.7 1.51 20 90 Intermediate Vein
and 82.15 99.65 17.5 1.90 6.8 84 Intermediate Vein
82.15 99.65 17.5 1.53 6.8 84 Top-cut to 23 g/t gold
including 89.05 91.95 2.9 10.5 15 84 Intermediate Vein
89.05 91.95 2.9 8.32 15 84 Top-cut to 23 g/t gold
and 107.0 110.0 3.0 1.92 21 85 Intermediate Vein
and 127.0 132.5 5.5 11.1 23 88 Intermediate Vein
127.0 132.5 5.5 9.14 23 88 Top-cut to 23 g/t gold
and 165.1 173.0 7.9 0.20 1.0 96 South Vein
and 179.95 191.85 11.9 0.23 2.2 96 South Vein
25-LCDD-284 52.0 61.0 9.0 1.87 3.2 84 Intermediate Vein
including 53.0 55.4 2.4 6.14 6.1 84 Intermediate Vein
and 69.2 74.6 5.4 0.52 3.2 84 Intermediate Vein
and 128.0 150.7 22.7 0.53 2.1 84 South Vein
25-LCDD-285 45.3 50.2 4.9 0.36 27 87 Intermediate Vein
and 79.45 100.75 21.3 0.28 9.8 84 Intermediate Vein
and 109.65 123.55 13.9 0.24 2.7 87 Intermediate Vein
and 130.15 140.1 9.95 0.38 5.0 99 Intermediate Vein
and 190.2 201.0 10.8 1.25 0.7 92 South Vein
including 199.05 201.0 1.95 5.94 1.1 94 South Vein
25-LCDD-286 38.05 43.8 5.75 4.72 10 92 Intermediate Vein
including 38.05 43.8 5.75 2.41 10 92 Top-cut to 23 g/t gold
and 67.5 95.45 27.95 0.35 7.7 95 Intermediate Vein
and 163.9 171.15 7.25 0.59 5.1 91 South Vein
25-LCDD-287 8.15 17.4 9.25 1.02 2.5 79 Intermediate Vein
and 28.05 39.7 11.65 0.63 6.3 74 Intermediate Vein
and 56.5 61.45 4.95 0.33 3.0 68 Intermediate Vein
and 116.0 146.75 30.75 0.18 1.4 86 South Vein
25-LCDD-288 13.4 17.0 3.6 0.46 15 91 Intermediate Vein
and 48.5 70.1 21.6 0.33 2.5 77 Intermediate Vein
and 120.75 125.5 4.75 0.58 1.0 99 South Vein
and 130.9 150.65 19.75 0.99 5.9 99 South Vein
including 132.0 133.1 1.1 10.1 50 99 South Vein
25-LCDD-289 10.5 23.05 12.55 0.55 17 95 North Vein
and 56.95 64.0 7.05 2.62 8.8 92 Intermediate Vein
including 56.95 58.9 1.95 8.76 14 92 Intermediate Vein
and 125.0 133.65 8.65 0.15 5.0 84 Intermediate Vein
and 169.3 179.4 10.1 0.82 4.1 82 Intermediate Vein

 

Table 2: Significant Drill Intersections

Drilling Coordinates Table

Hole ID Northing
(NAD27 CONUS
Zone 12N)		 Easting
(NAD27 CONUS
Zone 12N)		 Elevation
(metres)		 Azimuth
(°)		 Inclination
(°)		 Length
(metres)
24-LCDD-265 3185570 542775 389.8 000 -47 113.4
24-LCDD-266 3185676 542725 274.8 180 10 96.05
24-LCDD-267 3185754 543056 438.3 187 -40 69.5
24-LCDD-268 3185555 542750 392.4 000 -45 102.85
24-LCDD-269 3185954 542540 331.2 179 -60 298.3
24-LCDD-270 3185622 542401 206.7 202 -32 75.35
24-LCDD-271 3185633 542396 207.2 220 -31 124.45
24-LCDD-272 3185664 542415 206.5 217 -36 147.7
24-LCDD-273 3185636 542403 205.9 200 -54 114.05
24-LCDD-274 3185816 542788 248.7 000 +2 159.3
25-LCDD-275 3185715 542439 215.5 180 -56 167.0
25-LCDD-276 3185949 542700 315.6 180 -83 225.35
25-LCDD-277 3185853 542315 353.9 180 -56 258.6
25-LCDD-278 3185618 542414 209.0 180 0 55.15
25-LCDD-279 3185683 542515 198.1 180 -20 105.0
25-LCDD-280 3185810 542265 360.0 178 -50 325.7
25-LCDD-281 3185886 542389 346.7 178 -47 149.35
25-LCDD-282 3185786 542515 220.3 180 -85 124.6
25-LCDD-283 3185843 542685 237.6 169 -57 246.35
25-LCDD-284 3185822 542751 244.4 179 -62 191.4
25-LCDD-285 3185839 542715 240.5 173 -61 240.25
25-LCDD-286 3185837 542701 239.5 180 -48 205.05
25-LCDD-287 3185758 542735 251.1 215 -60 150.15
25-LCDD-288 3185817 542726 242.4 180 -58 180.5
25-LCDD-289 3185895 542775 305.9 193 -60 292.25

 

Table 3: Drill Hole Details

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Core was drilled with PQ, HQ, and NQ tools, and the drill core was sawn in half, with one half submitted for analysis and one half retained as a record. Core samples were shipped to ALS Limited in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, for sample preparation and for analysis at the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver. The Hermosillo and North Vancouver ALS facilities are ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Gold was assayed by a 30-gram fire assay with an atomic absorption spectroscopy finish, and overlimits were analyzed by a 30-gram fire assay with a gravimetric finish.

Control samples comprising certified reference and blank samples were systematically inserted into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Company’s quality assurance / quality control protocol.

Statement of Qualified Person

Gregg Bush, P.Eng. and Stewart Harris, P.Geo., the Company’s Qualified Persons, as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, have reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release and has approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Bush is employed as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and Mr. Harris is employed as Exploration Manager of the Company.

Technical Report Reference

1 La Colorada Operations, Sonora, Mexico, NI 43-101 Technical Report (the ‘Report’) is dated January 11, 2024, has an effective date of December 4, 2024, and was prepared for Heliostar Metals Inc. by Mr. Todd Wakefield, RM SME, Mr. David Thomas, P.Geo., Mr. Jeffrey Choquette, P.E., Mr. Carl Defilippi, RM SME, and Ms. Dawn Garcia, CPG. The Report can be found under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and on Heliostar’s website (www.heliostarmetals.com).

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.
Heliostar is a gold mining company with production from operating mines in Mexico. This includes the La Colorada Mine in Sonora and the San Agustin Mine in Durango. The Company also has a strong portfolio of development projects in Mexico and the USA. These include the Ana Paula project in Guerrero, the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato, the San Antonio project in Baja Sur and the Unga project in Alaska, USA.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Charles Funk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: charles.funk@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045		 Rob Grey
Investor Relations Manager
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: rob.grey@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045

 

Neither 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.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain ‘Forward-Looking Statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and ‘forward-looking information’ under applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘target’, ‘plan’, ‘forecast’, ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘schedule’ and similar words or expressions, identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things, this places the Company in a strong position to achieve our planned production and resource growth goals. Today’s results reflect these growth plans and further cement our confidence in the future of La Colorada. They are expected to positively impact the economics of the mine when we update the La Colorada technical report in mid-2025. Our goal is for the study to support a decision to expand production to 50,000 to 100,000 ounces of gold per year. Additionally, the high grades intersected demonstrate a potential underground future for the mine. We intend to target these deeper zones in more detail after we complete the technical report. The Company anticipates additional drilling results from the current program will be released in Q2, 2025.

Forward-Looking statements and forward-looking information relating to the terms and completion of the Facility, any future mineral production, liquidity, and future exploration plans are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the receipt of necessary approvals, price of metals; no escalation in the severity of public health crises or ongoing military conflicts; costs of exploration and development; the estimated costs of development of exploration projects; and the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner and its ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms.

These statements reflect the Company’s respective current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of other assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: precious metals price volatility; risks associated with the conduct of the Company’s mining activities in foreign jurisdictions; regulatory, consent or permitting delays; risks relating to reliance on the Company’s management team and outside contractors; risks regarding exploration and mining activities; the Company’s inability to obtain insurance to cover all risks, on a commercially reasonable basis or at all; currency fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations; risks relating to project financing and equity issuances; risks and unknowns inherent in all mining projects, including the inaccuracy of reserves and resources, metallurgical recoveries and capital and operating costs of such projects; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties; laws and regulations governing the environment, health and safety; the ability of the communities in which the Company operates to manage and cope with the implications of public health crises; the economic and financial implications of public health crises, ongoing military conflicts and general economic factors to the Company; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; employee relations, labour unrest or unavailability; the Company’s interactions with surrounding communities; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired assets; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the Company; litigation risk; and the factors identified under the caption ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s public disclosure documents. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.

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1911 Gold Successfully Re-Enters the True North Mine and Receives Manitoba Mineral Development Fund Grant

1911 Gold Corporation (‘ 1911 Gold ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (TSXV: AUMB; OTCQB: AUMBF) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed the re-commissioning of the True North mine hoist system in the A Shaft and is now focused on completing all necessary electrical and mechanical work down to Level 16 of the underground mine. Several levels within the True North Mine are now accessible for rehabilitation, including Level 16 at a depth of 695 m below surface, and will be used for our underground drilling to reach key targets identified by the exploration team, including following the SAM Southeast and West targets to depth.

Highlights:

  • On March 19, 2025 , the Company received approval from the Mines Safety Unit for Workplace Safety and Health to commence hoist operations at the True North mine.
  • On March 23, 2025 , a maintenance crew completed the A Shaft inspection from surface down to Level 16 ( 695 m ).
  • Level 16 is a key level for the next phase of underground diamond drilling, as it requires minimal investment to provide the best access to multiple underground exploration targets.
  • On March 25 , 2025, Seok Joon Kim, P. Eng., joined the Company to work closely with Éric Vinet on the Company’s redevelopment strategy.
  • On April 2, 2025 , a Hancon Mining Inc. team completed the evaluation of the underground workings on Level 16, identifying areas that required rehabilitation and ventilation improvement to allow underground drilling to commence.
  • An unmanned cage has now reached Level 26 ( 1,145 m ), indicating that the deepest level of the shaft is dry and has no water. This will significantly reduce the anticipated dewatering time and cost of the mine at depth.
  • Overall, conditions in the underground mine were better than anticipated, with communications and electrical equipment quickly brought online in central areas and work well underway to extend this to new target areas.
  • The Company has been   approved for a $286,000 grant from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (‘MMDF’) to support the 2025 drill program.

Over the last several months, the Company has worked closely with key contractors to re-commission the hoist system for the A Shaft, providing access to the True North underground mine. This included full inspection and testing of all mechanical, electrical, and shaft infrastructure to ensure safe and effective operation of the hoist. Tests completed included stress testing of the hoist cables, free fall (drop) testing of the conveyances with full anticipated loads, and testing of the software for control systems. Approval from the Mine Safety Administration was received in mid-March, and inspection and repairs to the A Shaft commenced on March 20, 2025 . On March 23, 2025 , the maintenance team gained access to Level 16 and completed a thorough inspection of the electrical connections and communications system.

On April 3, 2025 , a thorough inspection of Level 16 and Level 3 ( 122 m ) (used for the San Antonio West target) was completed to identify rehabilitation work that will be required. Based on this inspection, the Company plans to complete the necessary rehabilitation by late May, including re-aligning the rail tracking, re-establishing electrical and ventilation to key parts of the drift, and reinforcing areas where drill pads are required.

The lack of water on Level 26 ( 1,145 m ), the deepest level of A Shaft, is a positive development and will allow ready access to a significant portion of the current resource. This also expedites the Company’s ability to target new resource expansion areas and commence redevelopment of the deeper portions of the mine.

Previously, on January 15, 2025 , the Company also opened and inspected the Hinge and Cohiba access declines. These declines also provide access to the 007, L-13 and L-10 deposits, key resource expansion areas.

‘This achievement is a critical step forward for 1911 Gold in pursuit of our restart strategy.’ Shaun Heinrichs , President and CEO, stated, ‘With access to Levels 3, 8 ( 340 m ), and 16, we will be able to aggressively pursue our resource growth strategy with an efficient and productive drill program from the underground. We are now closer to some of the best targets in the underground mine and have easy access to both new targets we identified as well as infill and extensions to the 43-101 resource released on November 20, 2024 . This is the next phase for 1911 Gold, and our team is excited about the opportunity this presents.’

On March 25, 2025 , Seok Joon Kim P.Eng ., an experienced underground mine engineer, joined the Company to work closely with Éric Vinet to build an underground mining strategy, support the exploration team, and oversee underground redevelopment activities.

Next Steps

With access to the underground now established, the Company will commence planning work for the rehabilitation of Levels 3, 8, and 16 in the underground to support future planned exploration. This will also facilitate the mine planning work underway, as the Company can inspect underground workings and determine development timelines and costs. Over the coming months, the Company expects to build a plan for future production that will be used to guide the underground drill targeting and assist in prioritizing target areas based on their near-term production potential, as well as define areas of significant resource growth.

Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

The Company is also pleased to report that it has been approved for a $285,636 grant from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (‘MMDF’) to support the 2025 drill program at the True North project in Manitoba, Canada .

Proceeds from this grant will go directly to fund the 2025 drill program that commenced in October 2024 , with a projected total of 30,000 meters of drilling within the mine lease area planned. This program continues to advance several new surface targets identified by 1911 Gold, based on the improved geological model developed in conjunction with the extensive work undertaken in 2024 to complete the mineral resource update (see news release dated November 20, 2024 ).

Deferred Share Units

The Company will also issue 125,000 deferred share units (‘DSUs’) to four directors under the LTIP in respect of Q1-2025 director fees. Each DSU entitles the holder to receive one share of the Company, or in certain circumstances a cash payment equal to the value of one share of the Company, at the time the holder ceases to be a director of the Company.

About 1911 Gold Corporation

1911 Gold is a junior explorer that holds a highly prospective, consolidated land package totaling more than 61,647 hectares within and adjacent to the Archean Rice Lake Greenstone belt in Manitoba , and also owns the True North mine and mill complex at Bissett, Manitoba . 1911 Gold believes its land package is a prime exploration opportunity, with the potential to develop a mining district centred on the True North complex. The Company also owns the Apex project near Snow Lake, Manitoba and the Denton-Keefer project near Timmins, Ontario , and intends to focus on organic growth and accretive acquisition opportunities in North America .

1911 Gold’s True North complex and exploration land package are located within the traditional territory of the Hollow Water First Nation, signatory to Treaty No. 5 (1875-76). 1911 Gold looks forward to maintaining open, co-operative and respectful communication with the Hollow Water First Nation, and all local stakeholders, in order to build mutually beneficial working relationships.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shaun Heinrichs
President and CEO

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’ or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, or ‘believes’, or describes a ‘goal’, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved.

All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in these forward-looking statements. All of the Company’s forward-looking statements are qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking statements, including the assumptions listed below. Although the Company believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of factors that may affect any of the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, prediction, projection, forecast, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the Offering, the use of proceeds of the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to close the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to receive necessary regulatory approvals, the tax treatment of the securities issued under the Offering, the timing for the Qualifying Expenditures to be renounced in favour of the subscribers, and the plans, operations and prospects of the Company, are forward-looking statements. Although 1911 Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are given as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither 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.

SOURCE 1911 Gold Corporation

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Crypto Market Recap: U.S. Loses $2B in Bitcoin Amid Tariff Shock, Pakistan Bets on Mining

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (April 7) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

At the time of this writing, Bitcoin (BTC) was displaying a slight recovery to US$78,142.37, down 1.8 percent in 24 hours. The day’s range has brought a low of US$75,822.10 and a high of US$80,818.20.

Bitcoin performance, April 7, 2025.

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Within a 24 hour period, Bitcoin saw US$468.88 million worth of positions closed due to liquidations, based on data from Coinglass at the time of this writing. However, as the top cryptocurrency’s price plummets, its network has demonstrated a surge in computational power, with the hashrate establishing a new all-time high.

Data gathered from Glassnode by CoinDesk shows Bitcoin’s hashrate hit 1.025 zetahashes per second on April 4 for the first time since its inception, exceeding the previous record set on January 31 of this year.

Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone suggested to Cointelegraph that Bitcoin could potentially fall to US$10,000.

Ethereum (ETH) is priced at US$1,544.90, a 5 percent decline over the past 24 hours.

The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$1,486.10 and a high of US$1,608.86. Coinglass data shows liquidations totalling US$348.04 million in 24 hours.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) is currently valued at US$105.93, down 1.9 percent over the past 24 hours. SOL experienced a low of US$101.06 and a high of US$110.64 on Monday.
  • XRP is trading at US$1.90, reflecting a 4.9 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency recorded an intraday low of US$1.76 and a high of US$1.97.
  • Sui (SUI) is priced at US$2.01, showing an increaseof 3 percent over the past 24 hours. It achieved a daily low of US$1.83 and a high of US$2.04.
  • Cardano (ADA) is trading at US$0.5771, reflecting a 2.1 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. Its lowest price on Monday was US$0.5374, with a high of US$0.5926.

Crypto news to know

Strategy to log US$5.9 billion unrealized loss

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) said it will register an eye-watering US$5.9 billion unrealized loss in Q1 after adopting fair-value accounting for its Bitcoin reserves — a policy shift that reflects BTC’s steep pullback this year.

The loss comes after a fresh buying spree in early 2025, which left the firm with roughly US$1 billion in paper losses on recent acquisitions alone. The company will also log a US$13 billion boost to retained earnings due to the new accounting standards, highlighting the volatile nature of being Wall Street’s leading BTC proxy.

Strategy shares tumbled as much as 14 percent on Monday, raising new questions about whether Saylor’s “buy-and-hold forever” ethos can withstand institutional scrutiny in a more volatile macro climate.

Mantra launches US$108 million ecosystem fund for RWA and DeFi projects

Mantra, a layer-1 blockchain built for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), has launched the Mantra Ecosystem Fund (MEF), a US$108,888,888 ecosystem fund to accelerate the growth and adoption of projects and startups on its network.

According to a press release, MEF will find potential investments through Mantra’s large network of partners, which includes incubators, accelerators and investment firms like Laser Digital, Shorooq and others.

Mantra CEO John Patrick Mullin told Cointelegraph that the fund will operate an “open-arms policy, welcoming projects at any developmental stage globally with a particular focus on RWA’s and DeFi.”

Pakistan enlists Changpeng Zhao as crypto advisor

Pakistan’s Crypto Council (PCC), a newly formed regulatory body overseeing the country’s adoption of blockchain technology and digital assets, has appointed former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) to act as a strategic advisor on matters such as regulation, infrastructure and adoption.

‘Pakistan is opening its doors to the future of finance,’ said PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib.

‘And who better to guide us on this journey than CZ — a pioneer who built the world’s largest crypto exchange and changed the way billions think about financial freedom.’

Last month, Saqib told Bloomberg that Pakistan intends to pursue international investment in the crypto sector. The country aims to capitalize on its young, tech-savvy population and its potential as a growing, cost-effective market.

CZ was also tapped to advise the Kyrgyz Republic on blockchain and crypto-related regulation on April 3.

Hong Kong okays staking for licensed crypto exchanges

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has unveiled formal guidelines allowing licensed exchanges and funds to offer staking services, provided strict custodial and disclosure requirements are met.

Staking, crucial for securing proof-of-stake networks and generating passive returns, had previously been a regulatory gray area in the city. Under the new rules, exchanges must retain direct control of client assets, explicitly barring third-party delegation, and provide full transparency on risks, fees and lockup periods.

The move reflects Hong Kong’s ambitions to rival other financial hubs and attract global digital asset firms amid the regulatory vacuum in jurisdictions like the US, where staking remains under scrutiny.

South Korea’s US$890 billion pension fund to adopt blockchain

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), one of the world’s largest public pension funds, is moving to incorporate blockchain technology into its operational infrastructure, according to a recent Seoul Economic Daily report.

With over US$800 billion in assets under management, the NPS aims to use blockchain to improve tracking of transactions, client withdrawals and investment flows, especially for foreign clients.

Though the fund is not directly investing in crypto, it has taken equity positions in firms like Coinbase and Strategy, signaling long-term confidence in the industry’s underlying technology.

The NPS initiative aligns with the nation’s growing retail enthusiasm for crypto. South Korea now boasts more than 16 million crypto investors, a surge that has accelerated since US President Donald Trump’s electoral win, with market participants anticipating a more favorable global crypto environment.

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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