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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(FSE:GV6) a long-standing silver producer in Mexico , reports production has remained strong during the quarter, with 580,780 silver equivalent ounces, reflecting steady operational performance, although slightly lower than the previous quarter due to normal mine sequencing. Overall results continue to support the Company’s original production estimate of 2.5 to 2.8 million silver equivalent ounces.

PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS – Q3 2025 (COMPARED TO Q3 2024)

• Silver Equivalent Production Decreased 13%: Avino produced 580,780 silver equivalent ounces in Q3 2025, representing a decrease from Q3 of 2024. The decrease was driven by lower feed grades in all three metals (silver, gold and copper), as we moved through a lower grade section of the mine plan and was partially offset by significantly improved mill availability of 21%.

• Continued Elevated Mill Throughput: In Q3 2025, Avino achieved 21% higher mill throughput versus Q3 2024, totalling 188,757 tonnes of material. These throughput levels built of last quarter’s record and were a result of previous upgrades and automation enhancements made by our operations team, demonstrating significant improvements in mill availability.

• Gold Production Increased 19%: Q3 2025 production of 1,935 gold ounces represented a 19% increase compared to Q3 2024. This improved production resulted from the increased tonnes processed, alongside significant improvements in gold recoveries to 74% from 69% in Q3 of 2024.

• Silver and Copper Production Decreased 7% and 26%: Avino produced 263,231 silver ounces and 1.3 million pounds of copper in Q3 2025, a decrease in both metals from Q3 of 2024. This decrease was result of lower feed grade from certain areas in our planned mine sequencing, which did have an impact on recoveries as well. This was partially offset by significantly improved mill availability of 21%.

Avino Mine Production Results

“This quarter’s results reflect the natural variability in our mining sequence, but our overall performance remains solid, and we’re on track to meet our annual production guidance range,” said David Wolfin, President and CEO of Avino. “We have continued to focus on operational excellence, and it’s demonstrated in our high mill availability and sustained throughput. The progress at La Preciosa has been exceptional. We are excited to start transporting stockpiled material from La Preciosa to the mill at Avino, well ahead of expectations, as we move closer to announcing first production. In addition, the incredible rise in metal prices has provided a welcome boost to our margins, supporting our continued growth.”

Balance Sheet Update

Avino had approximately US$55 million in cash at September 30th, 2025. Our balance sheet continues to strengthen as we execute on our transformational growth strategy.

La Preciosa Update

The Gloria and Abundancia veins have been intercepted on the San Fernando ramp that has been driven from surface. The ramp continues to be driven, with progress currently down to Level 4. Over 6,700 tons of mineralized material had been stockpiled as of the end of Q3 2025, and trucking to the Avino Mill for processing is now underway. Hiring and training of equipment operators is ongoing and currently employs seventy people working across three shifts. All requirement mining equipment is on site already and standby equipment has been purchased to ensure continuous operation of site services. Offices and other building infrastructure are also being added. Recent photos showcasing the work at La Preciosa are available on the Avino website – click here to view them.

Exploration Program and Resource & Reserve Update

At Avino, the ramp at the Elena Tolosa (“ET”) area has been driven down to Level 17.5, as we continue with development for future production mining. The 2025 drilling program commenced in April with a program consisting of nine planned holes from surface, with six now complete. The objective of the ET Area drill program is two-fold; One to test the downdip extension of the system below the current lowest mining level, following the trend of previous drilling reported on September 14, 2023 as well as to test the extension of the system along strike to the west. The Avino Vein remains open at depth and along strike, and earlier results have shown comparable grades and widths to those currently being mined. Drilling continues with over 3500m drilled to date. The latest results will be publicized when the assays have been received, and all data has been verified.

A second surface drill was deployed at La Preciosa to confirm prior drill results from previous operators and to improve the understanding of the grade zonation close to the scheduled mining areas near the ramp. Earlier drill core from previous operators, was extensively utilized to provide sample data for earlier technical reports, so remaining samples were limited. Since the last drill results were release ( August 18, 2025 ) drilling has continued and the latest results will be publicized when all the assays have been receive and all data has been verified. Drilling information will be utilized in underground mine planning, 3D modelling as well as an update to the Resource estimate that is due in Q1 2026. In addition, Avino is planning on releasing its first mineral reserve estimate at the same time as the Company has now met the requirements for a Producing Issuer under the NI 43-101 standards of disclosure for mineral projects.

Earnings Announcement

The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the Third Quarter 2025, will be released after the market closes on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

A conference call to discuss the Company’s Q3 2025 operational and financial results will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the conference call or follow the webcast, please see the details below.

Shareholders, analysts, investors, and media are invited to join the webcast and conference call by logging in here Avino’s Q3 2025 Financial Results or by dialing the following numbers five to ten minutes prior to the start time.

• Toll Free: 888-506-0062

• International: +1 973-528-0011

• Participant Access Code: 530885

Participants will be greeted by an operator and asked for the access code. If a caller does not have the code, they can reference the Company name. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A portion.

The conference call and webcast will be recorded, and the replay will be available on the Company’s website later that day.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Mill assays are performed at the Avino property’s on-site lab. Check samples were submitted to SGS Labs in Durango, Mexico for verification. Gold and silver assays are performed by the fire assay method with a gravimetric finish for concentrates and AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrometry) methods for copper, lead, zinc and silver for feed and tail grade samples. All concentrate shipments are assayed by one of the following independent third-party labs: Inspectorate in the UK, LSI in the Netherlands, and AHK.

Qualified Person(s)

Peter Latta, P.Eng., MBA, Avino’s VP Technical Services, is a qualified person within the context of National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical data in this news release.

About Avino

Avino is a silver producer from its wholly owned Avino Mine near Durango, Mexico. The Company’s silver, gold and copper production remains unhedged. The Company intends to maintain long term sustainable and profitable mining operations to reward shareholders and the community alike through our growth at the historic Avino Property and the strategic acquisition of the adjacent La Preciosa which was finalized in Q1 2022. Early in 2024, the pre-feasibility Study on the Oxide Tailings Project was completed. This study is a key milestone in our growth trajectory. As part of Avino’s commitment to adopting sustainable practices, we have been operating a dry-stack tailings facility for more than two years now with excellent results. We are committed to managing all business activities in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. We encourage you to connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) at @Avino_ASM and on LinkedIn at Avino Silver & Gold Mines . To view the Avino Mine VRIFY tour, please click here .

For Further Information, Please Contact:

Investor Relations
Tel: 604-682-3701
Email: IR@avino.com

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (together, the “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the mineral resource estimate for the Company’s Avino properties, including La Preciosa, located near Durango in west-central Mexico (the “Avino Property”) with an effective date of October 16, 2023, and can be viewed within Avino’s latest technical report dated February 5, 2024 for the Pre-feasibility Study and references to Measured, Indicated Resources, and Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves referred to in this press release. This information and these statements, referred to herein as “forward-looking statements” are made as of the date of this document. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the estimated amount and grade of mineral reserves and mineral resources, including the cut-off grade; (ii) estimates of the capital costs of constructing mine facilities and bringing a mine into production, of operating the mine, of sustaining capital, of strip ratios and the duration of financing payback periods; (iii) the estimated amount of future production, both ore processed and metal recovered and recovery rates; (iv) estimates of operating costs, life of mine costs, net cash flow, net present value (NPV) and economic returns from an operating mine; and (v) the completion of the full Technical Report, including a Preliminary Economic Assessment, and its timing. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “projects”, “estimates”, “envisages”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives” or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and the dates of technical reports, as applicable. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated in or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. While we have based these forward-looking statements on our expectations about future events at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements are not a guarantee that such future events will occur and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which could cause events or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Cautionary note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources

All reserve and resource estimates reported by Avino were estimated in accordance with the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Definition Standards. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) now recognizes estimates of “measured mineral resources,” “indicated mineral resources” and “inferred mineral resources” and uses new definitions of “proven mineral reserves” and “probable mineral reserves” that are substantially similar to the corresponding CIM Definition Standards. However, the CIM Definition Standards differ from the requirements applicable to US domestic issuers. US investors are cautioned not to assume that any “measured mineral resources,” “indicated mineral resources,” “inferred mineral resources”, “proven mineral reserves”, or “probable mineral reserves” that the Issuer reports are or will be economically or legally mineable. Further, “inferred mineral resources” are that part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade are estimated on the basis of limited geologic evidence and sampling. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

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

Footnotes:

1. In Q3 2025, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of $39.38 per oz Ag, $3,454 per oz Au and $4.45 per lb Cu. In Q3 2024, AgEq was calculated using $29.42 per oz Ag, $2,476 per oz Au and $4.18 per lb Cu. For YTD 2025, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of $34.98 per oz Ag, $3,199 per oz Au and $4.34 per lb Cu. For YTD 2024, AgEq was calculated using metal prices of $28.24 per oz Ag, $2,387 per oz Au and $4.15 per lb Cu. Calculated figures may not add up due to rounding.

SOURCE: Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / The global plastics industry isn’t pocket change – it’s an $824 billion arena, and it’s long overdue for proof. Not about the polymers themselves, but about whether sustainability and recycling efforts are actually what companies say they are. The world’s patience for pledges has expired. Investors, regulators, and consumers want data – verifiable, tamper-proof data.

That shift in expectation has exposed decades of empty promises and greenwashing gloss. Conferences and commitments didn’t move the needle because talk doesn’t build trust. The market has finally caught up to a single truth: proof is currency. And in the $50 billion global recycling market, that currency carries real purchasing power – something SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is positioning itself to own.

And it can. That’s because SMX doesn’t sell slogans; it sells evidence. Its molecular marker technology embeds identity at the material level, turning plastics into self-verifying assets. Each marked polymer carries its own digital passport – a permanent fingerprint that can be tracked across its entire lifecycle, from collection to reprocessing and resale.

That might sound like chemistry, but it’s actually economics. For decades, mistrust over recycled content has stalled capital and slowed adoption. SMX changes that equation by transforming recyclables from “probable” to provable. It’s not just a scientific milestone – it’s a financial one.

Markets Are Choosing Proof Over Promises
There’s never been a better time for that shift. Global demand for recycled plastics is skyrocketing as governments impose quotas, consumer brands pledge net-zero packaging, and ESG investors insist on measurable impact. Yet, recycling rates remain frustratingly low – barely in the teens across the U.S. and not much better elsewhere. The weak link has always been verification. Without it, trust collapses, premiums vanish, and the circular economy stalls.

SMX’s solution flips the script. By embedding proof directly into materials, it upgrades recycled plastic from a discounted commodity to a premium product with traceable value. The company has already validated its system at scale – first by marking and tracing 21 tons of natural rubber from tree to tire, and now applying that same methodology to plastics globally.

Across ASEAN, SMX is embedding markers through partnerships with Bio-Packaging, Skypac, and A*STAR, turning everyday packaging into blockchain-verifiable materials. In the U.S., its Tradepro partnership is deploying FDA-compliant molecular markers in food-grade plastics – bringing traceability to one of the most tightly regulated industries on the planet. SMX has also teamed with REDWAVE to successfully sort and verify black and flame-retardant plastics – materials that were once recycling dead-ends.

Proof Points Become Profit Points
Each new success across industries and continents reinforces the same pattern: SMX isn’t just participating in the circular economy – it’s becoming its operating system. And the entity that controls the operating system usually captures the lion’s share of the value.

The real story here isn’t regulation; it’s monetization. SMX’s molecular markers, combined with digital ledger verification and tokenized credits through its Plastic Cycle Token (PCT), turn waste into verified assets. Recycled materials gain a digital identity – one that can be audited, traded, and valued. What began as a compliance tool is evolving into an entirely new asset class.

So, the question is no longer whether recycled plastics matter. It’s who will own the proof layer that makes global circularity possible. SMX has spent years developing that backbone, and it’s stepping into the market at the exact moment proof became non-negotiable.

For brands, regulators, and stakeholders, that’s not just an innovation – it’s an invitation. Proof is now measurable, tradable, and profitable. SMX didn’t wait for the circular economy to arrive. It’s already powering it.

About SMX
As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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ADELAIDE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(FRA:BGD3)(OTCQB:BGDFF) (Barton or Company) advises that the attached presentation has been presented today at the Australian Gold Conference.

A copy of this presentation can be accessed on the ASX website, the investor section of Barton’s website, or directly by clicking here.

Authorised by the Managing Director of Barton Gold Holdings Limited.

For further information, please contact:

About Barton Gold

Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.2Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (79.9Mt @ 0.87g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region’s only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia.*

Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information

The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC).

The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company’s Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted in this announcement, available from the Company’s website at www.bartongold.com.au or on the ASX website www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “target” and “intend” and statements than an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.

* Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 8 September 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 1,049koz Au (39.7Mt @ 0.82 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 1,186koz Au (40.2Mt @ 0.92 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources.

SOURCE: Barton Gold Holdings Limited

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Targeting commissioning of ‘Stage 1′ production by the end of 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

• $15m Placement led by Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest precious metals funds

• Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $2.5 million to be offered at same price as the Placement

• Placement and SPP price of $1.25 / share represents a:

  • Discount of 3.8% to Barton’s last traded price of $1.30 / share on Thursday, 9 October 2025

  • Premium of 7.6% to Barton’s 1 month (20 trading day) VWAP of $1.16 / share

• Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) underway for reinstatement of Barton’s fully permitted Central Gawler Mill (CGM) to operations, where JORC Mineral Resources include 194koz @ 3.23 g/t Au on existing open pit and underground mine development; targeting commissioning by the end of 2026¹

• Upgrade drilling underway on Tunkillia’s ‘Starter Pits’ which are modelled to yield ~$1.3bn operating free cash during the first 2.5 years alone, targeting Ore Reserves, completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), and submission of a Mining Lease application by the end of calendar year 2026²

• $23 million estimated pro-forma cash balance after completion of Placement and SPP

ADELAIDE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(OTCQB:BGDFF)(FRA:BGD3) (Barton or the Company) is pleased to announce that the Company has received firm commitments to raise $15 million (before costs) from existing and new specialist North American institutional precious metals funds (Placement).

The Placement is priced at $1.25 per share, for the issuance of 12 million new shares (Placement Shares). A Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting $2.5 million (before costs) will open to eligible existing Barton shareholders following completion of the Placement, for the issuance of a further 2 million new shares (SPP Shares).

The Placement is led by Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest institutional precious metals funds, which will invest $11.25 million to acquire an initial interest in circa 3.8% of Barton’s expanded equity capital structure. Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited (Canaccord) is acting as Lead Manager and Bookrunner, and is working in conjunction with Barton’s internal equity capital markets initiatives to support the Placement. Barton estimates that the total costs of the Placement and SPP will be less than 1.5% of total proceeds.

Commenting on the capital raise, Barton Managing Director Alexander Scanlon said:

“Barton has worked diligently during the past five years to lay the foundation for large-scale regional gold production, doing so expeditiously and with minimal dilution, in order to create and preserve maximum future shareholder value. We now have the opportunity to leverage our existing mill to operations at record gold prices, and unlock that value.

“We are greatly honoured to have Franklin Templeton’s support as we pivot to the next stage of Barton’s evolution, and target the re-rating of Barton’s equity profile to that of a ‘producer’ with a strong, self-funded growth pathway.”

Capital raise to accelerate key value-add programs

Since the Company’s last $3m capital raise completed in June 2025, Barton has announced several value-add initiatives for its strategic regional ‘hub and spoke’ model in South Australia’s central Gawler Craton, including:

• Stage 1 Operations | Central Gawler Mill (CGM)

  • Dual JORC (2012) Mineral Resources upgrades to over 300koz Au adjacent to the CGM, with a preliminary A$26m (±30%) capital cost estimate for reinstatement of the CGM (with upgrades);³

  • The start of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) targeting commissioning by the end of 2026;⁴

• Stage 2 Development | Tunkillia Gold Project

  • The start of ~18,000m reverse circulation (RC) upgrade drilling on the ‘Starter Pits’ modelled to yield ~$1.3bn operating free cash and pay back development 3x over during the first 2.5 years;⁵

• Tolmer high-grade silver discovery

  • High-grade drilling assays extending the ‘western silver zone’, and adding high-grade gold;⁶

  • Soil sampling assays indicating expansive Au-Ag-Pb anomalism and potential extensions;⁷

  • Completion of diamond drilling (DD) to investigate controls and guide follow up targeting;⁸

• Regional M&A | Wudinna Gold Project

  • Acquisition of the Wudinna Gold Project (Wudinna) adding 279koz Au regional mineralisation;⁹

  • The granting of new tenements at Wudinna, providing a long-term exploration platform;¹⁰ and

  • Preliminary metallurgical testwork indicating up to 99% gold recoveries, and the potential to produce a ~20 – 25 g/t Au concentrate for trucking to Barton’s CGM and planned Tunkillia mill.¹¹

Barton’s ASX-listed shares have also recently become a member of the ASX All Ordinaries Index (All Ordinaries) of the 500 largest companies in the Australian equities market, administered by S&P Dow Jones Indices.¹²

Placement size and terms

The Company received expressions of interest exceeding its targeted placement amount of $15 million (before costs), and will issue 12 million new Placement Shares pursuant to the Company’s available Listing Rule 7.1 capacity. Upon issue, new Placement Shares will rank equally with existing fully paid ordinary shares on issue.

The Placement issue price of $1.25 per share represents a 3.8% discount to the Company’s last traded price of $1.30 and a 7.6% premium to the Company’s 1 month (20 trading day) volume weighted average closing price (VWAP) of $1.16 (each calculated as at market close on Thursday, 9 October 2025).

The new Placement Shares represent modest equity dilution of only 5%, preserving value for Barton shareholders. Barton estimates total Placement and SPP costs to be less than 1.5% of total proceeds.

Placement and SPP proceeds will be used to advance programs targeting commissioning of the CGM for ‘Stage 1′ operations, and Tunkillia Ore Reserves, PFS completion and a Mining Lease application, by the end of 2026.

Barton has continued to receive further interest in the Placement and reserves the right to increase its size.

Pro-forma capital structure and treasury balance

Upon completion of the Placement and SPP, the Company estimates that it will have a pro-forma equity capital structure of approximately 239,961,810 fully paid ordinary shares, with an estimated $23 million cash balance. An Appendix 3B for the proposed issue of the Placement Shares and SPP Shares will follow this announcement.

Share Purchase Plan

The Company also intends to offer an SPP to target an additional $2.5 million (before costs) (SPP Offer). Full SPP subscription for $2.5 million would therefore result in the issue of a further 2,000,000 SPP Shares.

SPP Shares will be issued at the same price as the Placement Shares (SPP Issue Price) and can be purchased from the Company without incurring brokerage or other transaction costs.¹³ Upon issue, SPP Shares will rank equally with all others existing fully paid ordinary shares on issue.

The SPP is not underwritten. The Company may raise more or less than $2.5 million. If more than $2.5 million in applications are received, the Directors may in their absolute discretion accept applications (in whole or in part) to raise less than, or more than, $2.5 million, subject to compliance with the ASX Listing Rules.

Eligible Barton shareholders, being those with a registered address in Australia or New Zealand (Eligible Shareholders) and recorded on the Company’s share register as at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 13 October 2025 (Record Date), will have the opportunity to apply for up to $30,000 of new SPP Shares each.

The full terms and conditions of the SPP will be detailed in an offer booklet which is expected to be released to the ASX and dispatched to Eligible Shareholders via their preferred contact method on Thursday, 23 October 2025 (SPP Offer Booklet).

Barton’s Directors have indicated that, where eligible, they intent to participate in the SPP subject to any Director participation not displacing general public demand from Eligible Investors.

The SPP Offer is expected to open on Thursday, 23 October 2025, and close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Thursday, 6 November 2025. The SPP Offer may be closed early by the Company without notice.

The Company notes that the Company’s last SPP, opened on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 was heavily oversubscribed and closed early after only one week.¹⁴ Interested Eligible Shareholders are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible following the opening of the SPP.

Barton will coordinate with its share registry (Computershare) to provide online application facilities to allow expedited applications by all interested Eligible Investors. Further details of these facilities will be provided in the SPP Offer Booklet published to the ASX on Thursday, 23 October 2025.

Indicative Timeline – Placement & SPP

* Note: This timetable is indicative only and subject to change. The quotation and trading of new Placement Shares and SPP Shares is subject to confirmation from the ASX. Subject to the requirements of the Corporations Act, the ASX Listing Rules and other applicable rules, Barton reserves the right to amend this timetable at any time, without notice, including to extend or shorten the period during which Placement or SPP applications will be accepted. Accordingly, eligible parties are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible.

^{1 Refer to ASX announcement dated 29 September 2025}

^{2 Refer to ASX announcements dated 5 May and 18 September 2025}

^{3 Refer to ASX announcements dated 30 June, 21 July and 8 September 2025}

^{12 Refer to ASX announcements dated 5 and 22 September 2025; further information here: All Ordinaries | S&P Dow Jones Indices}

^{13 Noting however that the Company may incur costs associated with undertaking the SPP}

^{14 Refer to ASX announcements dated 27 March and 5 / 9 / 15 / 16 / 19 / 23 April 2024}

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About Barton Gold

Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.2Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (79.9Mt @ 0.87g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region’s only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia.^*

Challenger Gold Project 313koz Au + fully permitted Central Gawler Mill (CGM) Tarcoola Gold Project 20koz Au in fully permitted open pit mine near CGM Tolmer discovery grades up to 84g/t Au & 17,600g/t Ag Tunkillia Gold Project 1.6Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources Competitive 120kozpa gold & 250kozpa silver project Wudinna Gold Project 279koz Au project located southeast of Tunkillia Significant optionality, adjacent to main highway

Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information

The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC).

The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company’s Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted in this announcement, available from the Company’s website at www.bartongold.com.au or on the ASX website www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company also confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the operating free cash which is mentioned on page 1 of this announcement and in the ASX announcements dated 5 May and 18 September 2025.

The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “target” and “intend” and statements than an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.

* Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 8 September 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 1,049koz Au (39.7Mt @ 0.82 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 1,186koz Au (40.2Mt @ 0.92 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources.

SOURCE: Barton Gold Holdings Limited

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Six U.S. Colleges to Receive $25,000 Each for Scalable Industry-Partnered Upskilling Sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / At the annual conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), taking place this year in Coronado, California in October, NACCE and Maker USA announced the six higher education recipients representing community colleges, four-year institutions, and HBCUs that were competitively selected to participate in the national Digital Workforce Innovation Program.

Infosys Foundation USA awarded a grant of $250,000 to NACCE and its Digital Workforce Innovation Program to support innovative institutions that will equip students and adult learners with the digital skills, credentials, maker mindset, and career pathways needed to thrive in the tech-driven 21^st century economy through real-world learning.

The colleges include: Coppin State University (MD); Foothill College (CA); Gateway Community College (AZ); Houston City College (TX); Ivy Tech Community College, (IN); and North Iowa Area Community College (IA); have been selected to participate in an 18-month cohort, gaining access to funding, technical assistance, 1:1 coaching, monthly focus group convening, mentorship, student-driven data analysis, and peer learning on the Infosys Springboard digital learning platform.

These elements will complement the overall scaling of the digital workforce initiatives of each awardee that are aligned with local and regional labor markets. As a strategic partner for the program, Maker USA will provide technical assistance and consulting support to the cohort and connect these institutions to its national network of 40+ leading institutions and organizations focused on expanding inclusive maker education and makerspaces.

According to NACCE President and CEO Rebecca Corbin, the selection criteria reflect NACCE’s mission to address community and workforce needs and collaboration with stakeholders. “These have been and continue to be the hallmark of NACCE’s work with the country’s community and technical colleges,” she stated.

Additional criteria for grant selection included:

• College readiness, capacity to enhance the program, and clear plans for sustainability beyond initial funding.

• Commitment to co-designing with key stakeholders and responsiveness to community and workforce needs.

• Ability to define clear, realistic metrics tied to program goals and demonstrable plans in place for tracking short- and long-term outcomes.

Infosys Foundation USA Executive Director and CEO Kate Maloney, stated, “With an increasing focus on preparing talent for a technology-driven workforce, we are proud to support NACCE’s Digital Workforce Innovation Program. By empowering community colleges with funding, technical support, a collaborative network of higher education peers, and access to the foundation’s flagship digital upskilling platform, Springboard, we are collaboratively expanding access to 21^stcentury digital skills and creating wider pathways to career opportunities at a local level. This program reflects our belief that inclusive access to future-ready learning is essential to building a dynamic workforce.”

NACCE is the leader in community college entrepreneurship education in North America. Infosys Foundation USA is dedicated to increasing access to computer science and maker education for K-12 educators and students while advancing digital skilling in emerging technologies for all learners.

A vital component of the cohort is SkillPointe, NACCE’s online career exploration technology that helps individuals find training and certification programs for skilled trades across the country. SkillPointe’s career pages help students of all ages and backgrounds understand what the career entails, which skills are needed, what kind of training is required, what scholarships are available, and relevant salary information.

By integrating the strengths of both platforms into the cohort framework, grantees of the Digital Workforce Innovation Program will have access to an 11K course repository of interactive learning modules and foundational training in emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

About Infosys Foundation USA

The foundation’s mission is to expand access to computer science and maker education for K-12 students and educators across the USA, while working to digitally upskill all learners for 21^stcentury technology-enabled opportunities. It achieves impact through the delivery of professional development programs for teachers, digital upskilling, partnerships with leading nonprofits, and innovative media campaigns that inspire everyone to be creators, not just consumers, of technology. For more information, visit: Infosys.org/USA.

About NACCE

NACCE is an organization of educators, administrators, presidents, and entrepreneurs focused on igniting entrepreneurship in their communities and on their campuses. NACCE has two main goals: to empower college leaders to approach the business of running a community college with an entrepreneurial mindset; and to grow the community college’s role in supporting job creation and entrepreneurs in their local ecosystems. Visit: nacce.com.

About MakerUSA

Maker USA works with marginalized communities to support their efforts in using maker education for innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM careers. MakerUSA runs a national community of practice called the Learning Network, composed of 40+ leading institutions and organizations focused on expanding inclusive maker education and makerspaces. MakerUSA also locally recruits, embeds, and trains program managers to support the efforts of these communities. Visit makerusa.org.

Contact Information

Carol Savage
Editor
editor@nacce.com
978857-1473

SOURCE: National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

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By Team Editorial, Evrima Chicago

MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / October 13, 2025 / There are books that entertain, books that educate, and then there are books that quietly change lives. The Light World by Canadian author and educator Heather I. Niderost belongs firmly in the last category. First published in 1990, the book emerged from a place of unimaginable loss; yet over three decades later it continues to travel the world as a source of solace for grieving families and children, carrying with it a message of courage, faith, and enduring love.

Readers today can find the book in Kindle format through Amazon: The Light World by Heather I. Niderost, ensuring its message of comfort remains widely accessible.

Born of Tragedy, Written in Love

Heather’s life changed forever when her ten-year-old son, Eric, was killed in a sudden accident. The devastation was overwhelming; but in the midst of grief, she turned to her faith for answers. A follower of the Bahá’í Faith, Heather searched for a way to explain death to her children – not as something to fear, but as part of a greater spiritual journey.

That search became The Light World; a book that gives children an image of death not as an ending, but as a continuation into a place of peace and joy. Written and illustrated by Heather herself, the book is tender, hopeful, and deeply personal.

“This book is Eric’s gift,” Heather reflects. “Through it, his light continues to shine for other children. It was written so no child would ever fear death again.”

A Universal Language of Comfort

Although its inspiration lies in Bahá’í teachings, The Light World speaks to families of every background. Its message is universal; that death is not to be feared but to be understood. Heather’s clear language and gentle illustrations allow children to approach one of life’s most difficult subjects without fear.

The book has been used by parents, educators, grief counselors, and spiritual groups across the globe. It has been translated into several languages, shared in classrooms, incorporated into grief support programs, and passed down through families for generations.

The Educator Behind the Author

Heather I. Niderost’s life has always been grounded in education and spiritual inquiry. Born in Montreal, she studied at McGill University before moving to Scotland, where she received a teaching certificate from the Aberdeen College of Education and a Diploma in Education from the University of Aberdeen. While in Scotland, she and her husband Adrian discovered the Bahá’í Faith, which would later guide much of Heather’s worldview.

After returning to Canada and raising five children, Heather faced the unthinkable loss of Eric. In the aftermath, she pursued a Master’s degree in Comparative Religious Studies at McGill University, deepening her understanding of spirituality and human belief systems. Her writing reflects both her academic insight and her lived experience of grief; a combination that gives The Light World its rare authenticity.

A Book That Listens When Words Fail

For parents, there are few conversations more difficult than explaining death to a child. How do you tell them what has happened, or what it means? The Light World answers this question with a voice both gentle and firm, replacing fear with reassurance.

Readers often describe the book as transformative. One parent shared:

“After reading Eric’s book, my children were able to face the loss of their grandfather without fear. It gave us peace in a time of pain.”

This response has echoed across cultures, making The Light World a quiet but enduring global lifeline.

A Vision Beyond Sorrow

At the heart of The Light World is an image of what lies beyond death; a place of light, love, and reunion. With vibrant illustrations and a simple, accessible voice, Heather paints a vision of the next world that children can not only understand but embrace.

The book reminds families that love does not end with death. Instead, it continues in a different form-one filled with beauty, peace, and joy.

Heather describes the book as a channel for Eric’s light; “his way of reaching other children so they never walk through grief alone.”

Timeless Relevance

In today’s world, where children are often confronted with fear, loss, and uncertainty from an early age, The Light World is more relevant than ever. It empowers families to have conversations about death with honesty and hope, filling a critical gap in both emotional and spiritual education.

It is read at bedtime, used in grief support groups, discussed in classrooms, and shared during spiritual gatherings. Wherever it appears, the book serves the same purpose; to guide children and adults alike through grief with love and clarity.

A Life Devoted to Light

Heather’s literary work extends beyond The Light World. Her later books-A Pilgrim’s Song (1998) and The Quest of the Light Knights (2014)-explore themes of inner strength, spirituality, and the eternal journey of the soul. Each book reflects her mission to help people confront life’s challenges with courage and compassion.

Availability

The Light World is available in Kindle format on Amazon; The Light World by Heather I. Niderost, as well as in select bookstores throughout Canada and the United States. With its message of peace and healing, it remains a trusted resource for grief support networks, educators, and families worldwide.

An Enduring Gift

More than a book, The Light World is a legacy of love born out of loss. It has carried families through their darkest nights and given children the courage to face life’s most difficult truths without fear.

As Heather herself says:

“There is no end to love. There is only a new beginning.”

Media Contact

Author: Heather I. Niderost
PR & Media Contact: Kyle Thompson
Email:PR@EvrimaChicago.com
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Available for: Interviews, book readings, grief support events, and interfaith panels

Disclaimer

^{The content provided in this article, “The Light World by Heather I. Niderost: A Mother’s Gift of Light That Heals Generations,” is for informational and literary commentary purposes only. The views expressed reflect a narrative and educational analysis of Heather I. Niderost’s work and related spiritual themes.}

^{Not Religious, Psychological, or Medical Doctrine
This article does not represent clinical grief counseling or doctrinal teaching. While inspired by Bahá’í and interfaith perspectives, interpretations are rooted in literary storytelling and public commentary. Readers seeking professional grief or psychological support should consult licensed experts.}

^{Creative and Contextual Basis
The Light World is a children’s book offering spiritual metaphor and comfort. Any interpretations presented herein are editorial in nature and not official theological assertions. The spiritual imagery and symbolism described reflect Heather I. Niderost’s personal expression of faith and art.}

^{Use of Cultural and Educational Contexts
References to religious teachings, grief education, and interfaith dialogue are intended for general discussion. While care is taken to respect their origins, the context presented is educational and reflective, not institutional or doctrinal.}

^{Reader Discretion Advised
This article discusses themes of death, loss, and grief. Readers are advised to approach the content in accordance with personal and familial sensitivity.}

^{Copyright & Attribution
Quotations from The Light World and related works are cited for review purposes under fair use. All rights to Heather I. Niderost’s creative work remain reserved by the author and her publishing partners.}

^{No Endorsement of External Interpretations
Any reader, reviewer, or critic responses are their own and do not represent the positions of Evrima Chicago or Heather I. Niderost. The interpretations herein are editorial and non-binding.}

Publisher Note
Evrima Chicago is the official PR and Media Contact for Heather I. Niderost. We are committed to producing high-integrity literary and cultural coverage. For interviews, speaking engagements, or feature rights regardingThe Light World or Heather’s other works, contact us at:
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SOURCE: Heather I. Niderost

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