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IRS expands focus on sharing economy earnings in 2025, raising compliance risks for taxpayers with rental or side gig income.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sharpening its focus on income earned through short-term rental and gig platforms, including Airbnb, Turo, and similar services. Tax experts say the increased scrutiny in 2025 reflects the agency’s broader push to close reporting gaps as more taxpayers rely on side income.

Clear Start Tax, a national tax relief firm, warns that individuals who rent out homes, list cars for hire, or participate in gig economy platforms could face audits or penalties if their earnings are not properly reported.

“A lot of people think of Airbnb or Turo income as ‘extra cash,’ but the IRS views it as taxable income just like wages,” said a Clear Start Tax spokesperson. “With enhanced 1099 reporting and data-matching tools, the agency is making it much harder to leave that money off your return.”

The IRS has already expanded requirements for third-party platforms to issue Form 1099-K when earnings exceed certain thresholds. This means taxpayers who once relied on informal arrangements are now more likely to see their earnings automatically reported to the IRS.

“The issue isn’t just whether you get a 1099,” Clear Start Tax explained. “If your side income shows up in digital payment records or is easily traceable, the IRS can still flag it. Even deductions like cleaning fees, insurance, or mileage need to be carefully documented to hold up under review.”

Tax professionals recommend that short-term hosts and car-sharing participants keep detailed records of rental periods, expenses, and platform fees. Failure to do so could result in disallowed deductions and larger tax bills.

By answering a few simple questions, taxpayers can find out if they’re eligible for the IRS Fresh Start Program and take the first step toward resolving their tax debt.

“The bottom line is that the sharing economy is no longer under the radar,” the Clear Start Tax spokesperson added. “If you’re earning side income, you need to treat it like a real business – with the same level of recordkeeping and tax reporting.”

About Clear Start Tax

Clear Start Tax is a trusted national tax relief firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses resolve IRS and state tax issues. With a focus on education, transparency, and proven strategies, Clear Start Tax has assisted thousands of taxpayers in reducing liabilities, negotiating settlements, and regaining financial stability.

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NEW YORK, NY AND GLEISDORF, AUSTRIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a global pioneer in sub-molecular marking and digital traceability, today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with BT-SYSTEMS GmbH, through its Competence Center REDWAVE, to jointly develop next-generation sorting and certification solutions for the recycling industry.

The planned 12-month collaboration between BT-Systems – Competence Center REDWAVE and SMX Public Limited Company (“SMX”) is being structured to integrate SMX’s patented molecular marking and blockchain-backed digital passport technology into BT-SYSTEMS’ existing high-speed detection and sorting platforms.

The shared goal is to establish a clear path toward full transparency and traceability of strategic materials and products, while also enabling industries to transition more efficiently toward circularity.

Key Objectives of the Collaboration

• To integrate SMX technology into BT-Systems – Competence Center REDWAVE offerings to deliver real-time detection, verification, and certification of materials.

• To enable circularity at scale by ensuring recycled materials can re-enter supply chains with trusted quality and compliance.

• To create a recognized standard for traceability that drives commercial value while supporting sustainability and regulatory requirements.

“SMX’s planned collaboration with BT-Systems – Competence Center REDWAVE, we believe represents a pivotal step in transforming recycling and resource recovery into a fully traceable, certified, and value-driven process. Together, we are ready to scale our technical capabilities and building the foundation for global standards in sustainable materials,” said Haggai Alon, Founder & CEO of SMX.

“At BT-SYSTEMS – Competence Center REDWAVE, we have always focused on developing world-class sorting solutions. By integrating SMX’s molecular traceability into our platforms, we believe that we can offer our customers not only efficiency but also certification and trust in every material stream. We expect that this collaboration will create new opportunities to set industry standards and accelerate the transition to a true circular economy,” said Juergen Morri, Head of BT-SYSTEMS – Competence Center REDWAVE.

Next Steps

The LOI sets the framework for joint industrial deployment, leveraging BT-Systems – Competence Center REDWAVE’s expertise in sorting solutions and SMX’s molecular traceability platform. Both parties will now work toward scaling up integrated systems that can serve as the benchmark for global adoption of circular economy practices.

At the end of the 12-month collaboration period, BT-Systems – Competence Center REDWAVE and SMX shall consider next steps, which may include negotiating and entering into definitive documents with respect to the production and sale of product or products.

For further information contact:

SMX GENERAL ENQUIRIES: info@securitymattersltd.com

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: successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects or collaborations with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of 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.

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters)

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Partnership brings patented hydrofoil technology to Vision Marine’s electric pontoon portfolio, enhancing efficiency, range, and ride comfort.

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), a pioneer in high-voltage marine propulsion systems and multi-brand boat retailing, today announced a strategic partnership with Hydrofin, a U.S. company specializing in patented hydrofoil systems for pontoons.

Through its Nautical Ventures dealership network, Vision Marine will integrate Hydrofin’s hydrofoil technology into its pontoon lineup. Hydrofin’s systems are engineered to lift pontoons partially out of the water, reducing drag and improving speed, range, and ride comfort. This makes them an especially valuable complement to Vision Marine’s E-Motion™ 180E electric propulsion system, where optimized efficiency directly translates to longer run-times and enhanced performance.

The U.S. pontoon segment remains one of the fastest-growing categories in recreational boating, recognized for its stability and consumer popularity. Vision Marine has already successfully integrated its E-Motion™ propulsion onto more than five leading pontoon brands, underscoring the Company’s proven expertise with this platform. By combining Hydrofin’s performance technology with this integration capability and Nautical Ventures’ retail scale, the partnership creates a differentiated offering for both electric and internal combustion engine pontoons.

“This partnership allows us to broaden the value of our pontoon offering,” said Maxime Poudrier, Chief Operating Officer of Vision Marine Technologies. “For electric models, Hydrofin directly supports our E-Motion™ propulsion by extending range and optimizing energy use, while for ICE pontoons it enhances fuel economy and ride comfort. Most importantly, it shows how we can integrate complementary technologies into our retail platform, giving consumers a better on-water experience and reinforcing Nautical Ventures’ role as the adoption engine for innovation.”

“We are excited to partner with Vision Marine Technologies, a recognized innovator in the marine industry,” said Skip Sorenson, CEO of Hydrofin. “By integrating our patented hydrofoil technology with Vision Marine’s electric propulsion systems, we are improving efficiency, extending range, and enhancing ride comfort for pontoon owners. The combination of our hydrofoils with Vision Marine’s electric expertise will bring meaningful benefits to consumers, and through Nautical Ventures’ retail presence, will make advanced performance solutions more accessible to a wide base of boating enthusiasts.”

Joint marketing, training, and service initiatives will support the rollout across Nautical Ventures’ Florida retail locations, ensuring consumers experience the combined benefits of Hydrofin’s hydrofoil and Vision Marine’s propulsion systems.

This partnership underscores Vision Marine’s dual pillars of growth: advancing proprietary propulsion systems while leveraging Nautical Ventures as the adoption engine to bring complementary technologies to market at scale.

About Hydrofin

Hydrofin is a pioneering marine technology company based in Florida, dedicated to transforming the boating experience through innovation. Specializing in patented hydrofoil systems for pontoon and tritoon boats, Hydrofin’s technology significantly reduces drag and enhances speed, fuel efficiency, and ride comfort. With a commitment to improving performance and sustainability in the marine industry, Hydrofin’s hydrofoil systems offer boaters stability and efficiency, making them a valuable addition to both recreational and commercial watercraft. By collaborating with industry leaders and continuously advancing its technology, Hydrofin aims at setting new standards in modern boating.

About Vision Marine Technologies Inc.

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) is a pioneer marine company offering premium boating experiences across both electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) segments. The Company designs, manufactures, and sells its flagship E-Motion™ 180E high-voltage electric outboard system-an industrialized, high-performance solution validated through multiple OEM integrations-while also providing consumers access to a full range of boats through its Nautical Ventures division. With established sales, service, and marina operations across Florida, Vision Marine delivers market-ready solutions to meet the current and evolving needs of recreational boaters and commercial operators.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Vision Marine disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Investor Contact

Bruce Nurse
Investor Relations
(303) 919-2913
bn@v-mti.com
https://investors.visionmarinetechnologies.com

SOURCE: Vision Marine Technologies Inc

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) (“CoTec” or the “Company”) is pleased to note today’s press release by HyProMag USA, LLC (“HyProMag USA”), its U.S.-based joint venture rare earth permanent magnet recycling and manufacturing company.

HyProMag USA announced an update on the Detailed Design phase of its Dallas-Fort Worth rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing hub. The engineering, procurement and construction management work is being led by PegasusTSI Inc. and BBA USA Inc.

Highlights of the update include:

• Detailed Design now 25% complete, incorporating learnings from HyProMag’s UK and German facilities.

• Advanced Grain Boundary Diffusion (“GBD”) techniques added to enhance magnet performance.

• Tripled throughput capacity at the University of Birmingham HPMS pilot facility, with over 50 pilot runs completed.

• Circa 900kg of recycled NdFeB alloy powder already produced at the Tyseley Energy Park facility in the UK.

• Four shortlisted Dallas-Fort Worth hub site options identified, with permitting to commence in Q3 2025.

• Feedstock supply collaboration advancing with Intelligent Lifecycle Solutions (ILS), which has begun stockpiling feed.

• Expansion planning underway for additional hubs in Nevada and South Carolina, and a Concept Study initiated for a complementary “Long Loop” recycling process led by Worley.

Julian Treger, CEO of CoTec, commented: “We are very pleased with the progress of the EPCM Detailed Design. The learnings from HyProMag’s facilities in the UK and Germany continue to inform PegasusTSI’s and BBA’s work and support an accelerated project schedule targeting first magnets in H1 2027. In parallel with the EPCM Detailed Design, the company is focused on securing funding from the U.S. Government, commercial lenders, equity providers and off takers. With the commencement of the long-loop Concept Study, the Company is in a unique position as it provides both short and long-loop rare earth permanent magnet recycling. HyProMag USA’s proposed U.S. facility fully meets the requirements of the U.S. Defence Production Act (“DPA”) Title III and will provide a secure, long-term, commercial-scale magnet recycling and production facilities in the United States.”

For further information, please refer to HyProMag USA’s press release, available at: www.hypromagusa.com.

About HyProMag USA

HyProMag USA LLC is owned 50:50 by CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) (“CoTec”) and HyProMag Limited. HyProMag Limited is 100 per cent owned by Maginito Limited which is owned on a 79.4/20.6 per cent basis by Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V:MKA) and CoTec.

About CoTec

CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSX-V:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare earth magnets and strategic materials, CoTec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable, and low-cost supply chains for the United States and its allies.

CoTec’s mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening U.S. economic and national security. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the Company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams, and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.

From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Québec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, CoTec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential, and high barriers to entry. The result is a game-changing platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic materials.

For more information, please visit www.cotec.ca

For further information, please contact:

Braam Jonker – (604) 992-5600

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” which involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the Company’s interest in HyProMag USA and its proposed development and management’s expectations with respect to its current and potential future investments, including HyProMag USA, and the benefits to the Company which may be implied from such statements. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements, due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including but not limited to resource and reserve risks; environmental risks and costs; labor costs and shortages; uncertain supply and price fluctuations in materials; increases in energy costs; labor disputes and work stoppages; leasing costs and the availability of equipment; heavy equipment demand and availability; contractor and subcontractor performance issues; worksite safety issues; project delays and cost overruns; extreme weather conditions; and social and transport disruptions. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company please refer to “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filing statement dated April 6, 2022, a copy of which may be found under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements in this press release except as required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release and are encouraged to read the Company’s continuous disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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 news release.

SOURCE: CoTec Holdings Corp.

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Authorized Qualified Optical Labs include Cherry Optical, Complete Optical, OnSight Optical, Laramy-K Optical Lab, Pacific Artisan Labs and Plastic Plus.

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Percept Corporation, a pioneer in advanced visual perception optics, AI and systems, announces MiOptics™ therapeutic optics are now available to eye care professionals (ECPs) and patients in North America through a network of Authorized Qualified MiOptics Optical Labs. They include Cherry Optical, Complete Optical, OnSight Optical, Laramy-K, Pacific Artisan Labs and Plastic Plus, which also serves as MiOptics’ authorized Canadian distributor. Patented MiOptics True Narrow-Band Green Light (nbGL) optics are now available in plano and prescription through these authorized labs in patented nbGL formulation for base 2, base 4, base 6 and base 8 plano and r/x optical blanks which translate into a complete product offering for ECPs and patients needing the relief that MiOptics can bring, especially to chronic patient conditions.

MiOptics utilizes Percept Corporation’s patented Augmented Perception™ technology, which mitigates disruptive color wavelengths in naturally occurring light. By allowing only narrow-band green light (nbGL) to reach the eyes, the nbGL technology behind MiOptics has been clinically shown to help alleviate migraines, headaches, anxiety/PTSD-related symptoms, sleep issues, vertigo, nausea/motion sickness and other neurological conditions-all without the need for medications. This breakthrough of nbGL has been validated in over 15 independent clinical studies, published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as BRAIN, Journal of Neurology, Psychology Research and Behavior Management, and The Journal of Pain. “This technology has the potential to help patients affected by migraine, photophobia, anxiety and sleep difficulties,” said world-renowned Harvard neuroscientist and current president of the International Headache Society Dr. Rami Burstein, Ph.D., a Percept Corporation advisor who pioneered the research behind nbGL.

The Multitherapeutic Benefits of MiOptics

Percept Corporation spent over eight years of development and two years validating the combined value of nbGL bandwidth control and patients’ prescriptive needs to achieve Optimized nbGL, which is incorporated in the patented MiOptics plano and r/x optical blanks. This allows Percept Corporation’s Qualified MiOptics Optical Lab Network to make nearly every lens required by ECPs and their patients including plano, single vision, progressive/multifocal, computer vision and prism-based r/x lenses. It is the combination of the best optical blanks, the expertise of MiOptics ECPs and the state-of-the-art optical equipment and skills of MiOptics Qualified Labs.

As expressed by internationally renowned ECP Dr. Mile Brujic, “this is a game changer for the ECPs who need to help chronic patient conditions and is a fine complement to existing therapeutic optical products.” Dr. Charles Shidlofsky, former NORA President and ECP, added, “MiOptics has been successful when used to help my severe neurological patients including TBI/concussion, PTSD and surprisingly, even visual snow.” Dr. Scott Lewis, CEO and founder of Percept Corporation added, “the issues that over 40 million civilians and our veterans face include chronic migraines and headaches. The 70-100M+ patients with chronic anxiety disorders and PTSD alone represent almost half of the population.”

MiOptics nbGL is the only technology with multiple clinically published results that helps reduce the intensity and frequency of chronic migraines and headaches-and it is the only optical nbGL treatment in the world of vision products for anxiety/PTSD demonstrated by multiple nbGL clinical studies published by scientists from Harvard and other institutions.”

Optical Labs Owner Experiences with MiOptics

Adam Cherry, CEO of Cherry Optical, producer of each of the other therapeutic optical products on the market, put it this way, “MiOptics fills a market void where chronic condition patients need help not provided by other approaches.”

This was further emphasized by Brandon Butler, CEO of Pacific Artisan Labs, who said, “it is great to be able to respond to the demand for MiOptics from our ECPs and to make almost every type of r/x lens with our advanced lab equipment. MiOptics are easy to work with Optimized nbGL plano and r/x blanks.”

Paul and Jason Fabish, owners of Canada’s largest independent optical lab, said, “MiOptics is a great addition to our range of optical solutions and fits a definite need for the Canadian and U.S. markets.” Jason added, “my wife suffers from migraines, tried all of the other products and found that only MiOptics helped reduce her headaches. She keeps her MiOptics with her all the time now!”

Michael Shane, CEO of OnSight Optical added, “since the first optical job I did with MiOptics I was impressed by the ease of use. One of our first pair of MiOptics was for our lab manager who has chronic migraines. He tried the other available products without success, and within a few minutes of wearing his MiOptics r/x glasses he had significant relief. He wears them all the time now for his chronic migraine treatment management.”

Janet Benjamin, co-owner of Laramy-K Optical Labwith son Keith, witnessed “the demand for a better optical approach for chronic migraines.”

Dr. Mark Kahrhoff, a leading neuro-optometrist and owner of Complete Optical Labs, which is a MiOptics Qualified Lab and Authorized Distributor, commented, “MiOptics has helped patients who received no benefits from other products. One patient with chronic anxiety and TBI/concussions put it clearly that, ‘this has changed my life.’”

To learn more about MiOptics and its benefits, please visit www.perceptcorp.com and the forthcoming www.MiOptics.shop where a complete directory of MiOptics Qualified ECPs can be found.

About Percept Corporation

Percept Corporation is an eleven-year-old privately held company that is a leader in technology, products, software and app solutions. Each innovation is designed to improve human perception while increasing performance, productivity, safety and individualized style. Based in Las Vegas, Percept Corporation has staff throughout the United States and Italy, in addition to partners in Europe and Asia. The intellectual property base of Percept Corporation includes licenses for over 47 U.S., European and Chinese patents. Percept Corporation is the only vision technology company in the world with a network of over 400 global advisors that includes vision experts and top advisors with direct veteran experience that includes Brigadier General Michael Meese (U.S. Army, ret.) and Secretary Anthony Principi, Secretary of the VA during the Bush administration. Percept Corporation is also the only vision technology company ever to be a Diamond Sponsor of the American Headache Society and a Corporate Roundtable Member of the International Headache Society along large pharma companies as Lilly, Pfizer and AbbVie.

This news release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Media Contact
Krista Cain
(702) 952-5000
kcain@perceptcorp.com

Percept Corporation
Krista Cain
(702) 952-5000
kcain@perceptcorp.com

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SOURCE: Percept Corporation

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New Functionality Empowers Agencies with More Flexibility and Access to Enterprise-Level Tools Once Reserved for Big-City Systems

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Cubic Transportation Systems, a global leader in public transport payment solutions, today announced the launch of Open Payments on the Umo Mobility platform, a next-generation capability that simplifies fare payments and delivers a faster, more seamless rider experience. With Open Payments on Umo, riders can pay for transit in the way that works best for them, including tapping a contactless bank card, mobile wallet, or smartwatch, making boarding easier and more convenient than ever. Designed for rapid deployment, Umo gives small and mid-size agencies access to advanced tools that were previously available only to the large metropolitan systems.

Unlike competitors that focus only on open payments, Umo offers a broader, more flexible approach that supports any payment model, whether closed loop, open loop, hybrid, ticket-based, retail-integrated, scanning to ride, or mobile app-driven. This gives agencies the freedom to create systems that best serve their riders and communities while providing the flexibility to evolve as needs change.

“Open Payments represents a major leap forward in creating equitable, flexible, and modern transit experiences,” said Angela Miller, VP and GM of Umo Mobility at Cubic Transportation Systems. “By giving transit agencies the ability to accept their riders’ preferred form of payment, we’re removing barriers to transit access and strengthening connections between people and the places they need to go.”

Cubic’s Umo Mobility Platform launches Open Payments system

With Open Payments on Umo, riders no longer need to pre-purchase tickets, load funds onto transit cards, or carry cash. A single tap is all it takes to pay and board, and the system integrates seamlessly with existing fare policies, including discounts, transfers, and fare capping. This flexibility improves accessibility for daily commuters, occasional riders, and tourists alike.

For agencies, Open Payments on Umo delivers a modernized fare collection system that equips small and mid-size agencies with powerful tools and insights to enhance service, increase ridership, and support long-term growth. By simplifying payments and removing friction from the rider journey, Umo helps agencies create more inclusive, accessible, and connected transit systems. With evolving payment technologies, robust data on travel patterns, and solutions tailored to every community, Umo enables agencies to design better services, optimize resources, and deliver transit experiences that truly meet the needs of their riders.

To learn more about Open Payments on Umo and experience a demo of the new functionality, visit Cubic Transportation Systems at Booth #1035 at APTA Transform in Boston, September 14-15, or visit umomobility.com.  

About Cubic:

Cubic Transportation Systems is an industry-leading integrator of payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications. Cubic delivers integrated systems for transportation and traffic management, delivering tools for travelers to choose the smartest and easiest way to travel and pay for their journeys, and enabling transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network.

To learn more, visit www.cubic.com/transportation.

Media Contact:

Alyssa Pallotti
Touchdown PR
512-599-4015 
cubic@touchdownpr.com

SOURCE: Cubic Transportation Systems

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SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / iSask Mortgage Brokers has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Mortgages category for Saskatoon. This recognition highlights the firm’s reputation for trusted, relationship-focused service and its commitment to delivering unbiased mortgage advice that puts clients first.

iSask Mortgage Brokers was founded on the belief that securing a mortgage should be about more than just rates and paperwork. The name itself reflects its purpose: Independent Saskatchewan brokers, dedicated to serving their local community with unbiased advice and a client-first approach.

Unlike bank specialists who are limited to a single suite of products, iSask brokers work with multiple lenders to assess each client’s needs and secure the best available mortgage options. Their services are free, and their team ensures every application is presented in the strongest way possible to maximize client approval and access to favorable rates.

“At iSask, we believe people should work with professionals they genuinely like and trust,” says Scott Tremblay, Mortgage Broker/Owner at iSask Mortgage Brokers. “We provide the same advice we would give to our own friends and family, and this award shows our community values that approach.”

Recognition Driven by Trust

The Consumer Choice Award is the only recognition in North America based entirely on the opinions of consumers. Winners are determined through an independent research process that measures reputation, customer satisfaction, and overall excellence.

For iSask Mortgage Brokers, being chosen as Saskatoon’s top mortgage provider is a reflection of the confidence clients place in their team to guide one of the most important financial decisions of their lives.

“This recognition reaffirms that we are on the right path,” Tremblay adds. “It shows that building genuine relationships and offering unbiased advice makes a real difference for people in our community.”

Making Mortgages Simple and Accessible

Whether it is a first-time buyer, a growing family, or someone refinancing their home, iSask Mortgage Brokers simplifies the process by removing stress and uncertainty. By combining expert knowledge with a friendly, approachable style, the team ensures clients understand their options and feel confident in their decisions.

Building Relationships That Last

As the company celebrates its 2025 Consumer Choice Award, iSask Mortgage Brokers remains committed to supporting homeowners across Saskatchewan. With a focus on relationships, transparency, and local expertise, the team continues to redefine what mortgage service can look like-personal, supportive, and tailored to each client’s needs.

To learn more about iSask Mortgage Brokers or to book a consultation, visit www.isaskmortgage.ca or CLICK HERE.

About iSask Mortgage Brokers
iSask Mortgage Brokers is a Saskatoon-based firm dedicated to providing independent, unbiased mortgage solutions for clients across Saskatchewan. With access to a wide range of lenders and products, the team helps clients secure the best possible rates and terms while offering personalized guidance and support. iSask Mortgage Brokers is committed to building strong relationships and making the mortgage process simple, accessible, and stress-free. Learn more at www.isaskmortgage.ca.

About Consumer Choice Award
Since 1987, Consumer Choice Award has been recognizing and promoting business excellence across North America. Through a rigorous selection process, only the most outstanding businesses in each category earn this prestigious recognition. Learn more at www.ccaward.com.

Contact Information:
Sumi Saleh
Communications Manager
ssaleh@ccaward.com

SOURCE: Consumer Choice Award

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SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Pure Energy Dance Co. has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Dance School category for Saskatoon. This marks the studio’s 8th consecutive win, an achievement that comes as Pure Energy also celebrates 50 years of inspiring dancers and shaping the city’s arts community.

Founded in 1976 by Miss Donna Fehr, Pure Energy Dance Co. has become a cornerstone of Saskatoon’s performing arts community. Over the decades, the studio has evolved while maintaining the passion, commitment, and heart that defined its beginnings. Generations of dancers have passed through its doors, gaining not only technical skill but also confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships.

“Dance is about more than movement – it is about expression, discipline, and community,” says Miss Donna Fehr, Founder of Pure Energy Dance Co. “Celebrating 50 years in business and winning our 8th Consumer Choice Award in the same year is truly remarkable. It reflects both the loyalty of our families and the dedication of our staff.”

Inspiring The Next Generation

Pure Energy Dance Co. offers certified instruction across a wide range of disciplines, with classes for both competitive and non-competitive dancers. From young children exploring their first steps in dance to seasoned performers preparing for competitions, the studio provides opportunities for students of all ages and levels.

The culture at Pure Energy emphasizes not only skill and performance but also personal growth, teamwork, and creativity – values that have shaped thousands of dancers throughout its history.

Being recognised with their 8th consecutive Consumer Choice Award during their 50th anniversary year is especially meaningful for Pure Energy Dance Co. It is both a celebration of the families who have supported the studio for generations and a testament to the impact its programs continue to have on the Saskatoon community.

Building On a Strong Foundation

As Pure Energy Dance Co. marks its 50th anniversary and 8th consecutive Consumer Choice Award, the studio remains focused on its mission to inspire and empower dancers. With a legacy of excellence and a future full of possibilities, Pure Energy continues to play a vital role in Saskatoon’s cultural landscape.

To learn more about Pure Energy Dance Co. or to explore upcoming programs, visit www.pureenergy.ca or CLICK HERE.

About Pure Energy Dance Co.
Pure Energy Dance Co. is a Saskatoon-based dance studio founded in 1976 by Miss Donna Fehr. For 50 years, the studio has provided certified instruction for competitive and non-competitive dancers, offering programs that combine technical excellence with creativity and personal growth. Recognized as an 8-time Consumer Choice Award winner, Pure Energy continues to inspire generations of dancers with its passion, commitment, and heart. Learn more at www.pureenergy.ca.

About Consumer Choice Award
Since 1987, Consumer Choice Award has been recognizing and promoting business excellence across North America. Through a rigorous selection process, only the most outstanding businesses in each category earn this prestigious recognition. Learn more at www.ccaward.com.

Contact Information:
Sumi Saleh
Communications Manager
ssaleh@ccaward.com

SOURCE: Consumer Choice Award

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Dateline Resources Limited (ASX:DTR)(OTCQB:DTREF)(FSE:YE1) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Argos Strontium Project, securing 100% ownership of the largest known strontium deposit in the United States at a time when the nation relies entirely on imports for its strontium supply. This strategic acquisition strengthens Dateline’s critical minerals portfolio, aligning with U.S. priorities to secure domestic production of minerals vital to national security. The Argos project, located ~100 km from Dateline’s flagship Colosseum Gold and Rare Earth Elements (REE) mine, will now be fully controlled by Dateline and advanced alongside its core gold-REE operations.

Highlights

• Acquisition Completed: Dateline Resources has completed the acquisition of an 100% interest in the Argos Strontium Project in California, marking the official closure of the deal and securing a major U.S. strontium asset for its critical minerals portfolio.

• Largest U.S. Strontium Deposit: The Argos deposit is the largest known strontium deposit in the United States and essentially the only domestic strontium deposit of scale, with no other U.S. strontium mines or production facilities currently in operation.

• Strategic Supply Alignment: The Argos Project enhances U.S. supply-chain security for strontium, aligning with the the U.S. Administration’s strategic minerals agenda to secure domestic sources of essential materials and reduce reliance on foreign supply.

• DoD-Backed Importance: The U.S. Department of War has committed $192.5 million under the Defense Production Act to establish domestic manufacturing of defense-critical chemicals, including strontium compounds, underscoring strontium’s strategic importance to national security and industrial supply chains.

• Portfolio and Policy Fit: Adding Argos bolsters Dateline’s growing strategic minerals portfolio, complementing its existing Colosseum rare earth project and broadening the company’s exposure to critical elements needed for high-tech and defense industries.

Stephen Baghdadi, Managing Director of Dateline Resources, commented:

“Consolidating 100% ownership of the Argos strontium project is a significant milestone for Dateline. It gives us full control over a uniquely strategic asset at a time when the U.S. is urgently seeking domestic sources of minerals. Argos is a natural fit within our portfolio, it’s near our Colosseum project and complements our focus on minerals needed for advanced technologies. We intend to progress Argos in a disciplined manner that adds value without detracting from Colosseum’s development. With strontium’s importance in electric vehicles, defense ordnance, and even space systems growing, having the only American strontium deposit of note puts Dateline in an enviable position. We look forward to advancing Argos alongside our flagship gold-REE project and delivering on our strategy to supply materials crucial to the nation’s industrial and security needs.”

Strategic Importance to U.S. Supply Security

The Argos Strontium Project directly supports U.S. national security and supply chain resiliency goals. Notably, the United States has no active strontium mines or production facilities and has not mined strontium domestically since 1959. As a result, 100% of U.S. strontium demand is met by imports, leaving critical industries vulnerable to supply disruptions. The awareness of the strategic value of strontium is rising, especially as allies like the EU have declared strontium a critical material.

U.S. government initiatives underscore the importance of establishing domestic sources. The Department of War recently announced $192.5 million in funding to boost domestic production of critical chemicals for defense systems, including specialized strontium compounds used in munitions. For example, rocket propellant manufacturer Estes Energetics was awarded $13.0 million to domestically produce strontium-based oxidizers (strontium nitrate, strontium oxalate, strontium peroxide) for military applications.

Unique World-Class Strontium Deposit at Argos

The Argos deposit is known for its exceptional purity and geology. It is a celestite-hosted strontium deposit (celestite being strontium sulfate), with high inherent ore grades and very low barium content. Historical analyses of Argos material showed up to 95% strontium sulfate (SrSO₄) indicating a very high-purity celestite resource. Crucially, the deposit’s geochemistry means there is minimal barite (barium sulfate) impurity, which is significant because many strontium occurrences worldwide are rendered uneconomic by high barium or calcium content. Argos’ clean metallurgy should allow strontium concentrate to be produced with minimal processing avoiding the costly beneficiation steps required for lower-grade deposits.

The deposit consists of stratiform celestite beds near surface, making it amenable to open-pit mining. Strontium mineralization at Argos is exposed along a 4,000-foot stretch of the Cady Mountains foothills. These shallow, flat-lying ore horizons were historically mined by trenching and shallow underground workings, demonstrating the ease of access. The DuPont company operated the Argos mine in the mid-20th century, producing high-grade strontium concentrates until 1959. The presence of an existing trench and the absence of significant overburden highlight the deposit’s potential for low strip-ratio, open-pit development.

Dateline assayed a series of rock chip samples in 2023 and reported results up to 49.8% SrO (equivalent to 88% SrSO₄), consistent with historic reports of high-grade celestite from the district. A small gravity survey was completed, with the Company planning to have a 3D inversion model completed.

Comparisons to Global Strontium Deposits

With 100% ownership of Argos, Dateline controls a deposit comparable in scale and quality to the world’s top strontium sources. Globally, strontium production today is dominated by a few key regions: China, Iran, Mexico, and Spain account for nearly all production. These operations succeed because they exploit large, high-grade deposits, a model Argos fits squarely into. For example, Mexico (the largest exporter to the U.S.) and Turkey mine material that often exceeds 90% SrSO₄ content, requiring only crushing and hand-sorting to reach market specifications In Spain’s Montevive-Escúzar deposit, by contrast, run of mine grades are ~60% SrSO₄, necessitating a beneficiation plant to upgrade concentrate to 90% purity. Many lower-grade or impurity-laden deposits around the world remain undeveloped because the cost of removing barite or other contaminants is prohibitive.

Argos distinguishes itself by combining world-class grade, thickness, and accessibility. Like the top Mexican deposits, Argos’ celestite is high-purity and near-surface, suggesting it can achieve favorable production economics on par with established producers. Notably, most strontium mines globally are able to operate profitably only if feedstock is at least 80% strontium sulfate, a benchmark that Argos comfortably meets. This gives Dateline confidence that Argos can be developed as a cost-competitive domestic source, especially given its proximity to infrastructure (road and rail are adjacent to the claims) and the growing U.S. demand for strontium in advanced manufacturing.

Growing Demand in Defense

Strontium’s market dynamics are increasingly attractive due to emerging applications. In the defense arena, strontium compounds have long been used in signal flares, fireworks, and propellants, imparting the bright red hues in pyrotechnics and tracer rounds. The U.S. military’s push to onshore production of these energetic materials, exemplified by the Estes Energetics project, is directly tied to strontium supply.

Complementary to Dateline’s Colosseum Project

Dateline reiterates that developing Argos will complement, not distract from, its flagship Colosseum Gold and Rare Earths project. The Colosseum mine, a past-producing gold operation with recently identified REE potential, remains the company’s primary focus for near-term development. Bringing Argos into full ownership simply adds a valuable strategic asset alongside Colosseum. The two projects are geographically close (both in San Bernardino County, CA) and share operational synergies. The company’s U.S. team can leverage its existing regional expertise and stakeholder relationships to advance Argos efficiently in parallel with Colosseum.

Transaction Details and Path Forward

Under the finalized acquisition agreement, Dateline has acquired a 100% interest Western Strontium, the owner of the four patented claims. Consideration for the purchase of the 100% interest has been agreed at eight million fully-paid ordinary Dateline shares, representing approximately A$2 million in value. The vendor will also retain a 1.25% Net Smelter Royalty (NSR) on the Argos project; To align the vendor with Dateline’s long-term success, the issued shares will be subject to escrow lock-up and released in staged intervals (1 million shares per month for 8 months).

This structure ensures an orderly addition of equity and demonstrates the vendor’s confidence in Argos’ future. Notably, the share-based consideration conserves Dateline’s cash while granting the vendor upside exposure as Dateline adds value to Argos.

Next Steps at Argos

Dateline’s technical team is now integrating historical data and planning the next phase of exploration at Argos, which is expected to include modelling of gravity data, confirmatory drilling to define a JORC-compliant mineral resource and metallurgical testwork on representative material.

This press release has been authorized for release by the Board of Dateline Resources Limited.

For more information, please contact:

Stephen Baghdadi
Managing Director
+61 2 9375 2353

Andrew Rowell
Corporate & Investor Relations Manager
+61 400 466 226
a.rowell@dtraux.com
www.datelineresources.com.au

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About Dateline Resources Limited

Dateline Resources Limited (ASX: DTR, OTCQB: DTREF, FSE: YE1) is an Australian company focused on mining and exploration in North America. The Company owns 100% of the Colosseum Gold-REE Project in California.

The Colosseum Gold Mine is located in the Walker Lane Trend in East San Bernardino County, California. On 6 June 2024, the Company announced to the ASX that the Colosseum Gold mine has a JORC-2012 compliant Mineral Resource estimate of 27.1Mt @ 1.26g/t Au for 1.1Moz. Of the total Mineral Resource, 455koz @ 1.47/t Au (41%) are classified as Measured, 281koz @1.21g/t Au (26%) as Indicated and 364koz @ 1.10g/t Au (33%) as Inferred.

On 23 May 2025, Dateline announced that updated economics for the Colosseum Gold Project generated an NPV6.5 of US$550 million and an IRR of 61% using a gold price of US$2,900/oz.

The Colosseum is located less than 10km north of the Mountain Pass Rare Earth mine. Planning has commenced on drill testing the REE potential at Colosseum.

Dateline has also acquired the high-grade Argos Strontium Project, also located in San Bernadino County, California. Argos is reportedly the largest strontium deposit in the U.S. with previous celestite production grading 95%+ SrSO4.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement may contain “forward-looking statements” concerning Dateline Resources that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Generally, the words “will”, “may”, “should”, “continue”, “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “anticipates” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Dateline Resources’ ability to control or estimate precisely, such as future market conditions, changes in regulatory environment and the behavior of other market participants. Dateline Resources cannot give any assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Dateline Resources assumes no obligation and does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements set out herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.

Competent Person Statement

Sample preparation and any exploration information in this announcement is based upon work reviewed by Mr Greg Hall who is a Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CP-IMM). Mr Hall has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (JORC Code). Mr Hall is a Non-Executive Director of Dateline Resources Limited and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Company Confirmations

The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the announcements dated 23 October 2024 with regard to the Colosseum MRE and 23 May 2025 with regard to Colosseum Project Economics. Similarly, the Company confirms that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates and the forecast financial information referred to in those previous announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.

SOURCE: Dateline Resources Limited

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HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV) (the “Company” or “Envirotech”), a leader in advanced transportation and defense innovation, today announced the successful completion of the first American-made heavy-lift drone capable of carrying 1,500 pounds, equipped with dual-use agricultural spray and wildfire protection technology.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Payload capacity 1,500 pounds – industry-leading for U.S. manufactured drones

• Liquid delivery of 100 gallons per deployment

• Endurance extended flight time of up to 45 minutes under full load

• Precision control autonomous & semi-autonomous flight systems

• Manufacturing timeline pre-orders begin next week

• Market opportunity agriculture: $7B annually; wildfire suppression: $5.7B FY2024

Agriculture: With a 100 gallon liquid capacity, EVTV’s drone is the first to provide farmers and co-ops across America with a scalable solution for crop spraying, fertilization, and pest control that can dramatically lower labor costs, increase yield efficiency, and reach difficult terrain.

Fire Protection: The same system can deploy up to 100 gallons of fire suppressant or water per flight, enabling fast, targeted response in wildfire zones where traditional aircraft cannot maneuver safely.

For the past seven months, EVTV has also been working in coordination with U.S. government agencies and defense contractors on integrating this heavy-lift drone technology into advanced aerial defense systems. With the United States preparing to build a next generation “Iron Dome” styledefense shield, EVTV’s drone platform is uniquely positioned to serve as a modular aerial response unit capable of rapid deployment, payload delivery, and integration with counter-missile and surveillance systems.

Elgin Tracy, Chief Operating Officer of EVTV, commented:

“This is more than just a drone – this is the future of American resilience. From supporting ourfarmers to protecting our forests and defending our skies, EVTV has built a platform that canchange industries. Today, we’re proving that American innovation leads the world.”

EVTV will begin accepting pre-orders from U.S. farmers, cooperatives, and government agencies next week. Initial production is expected to ramp through 2026, with deliveries commencing shortly thereafter.

About Envirotech Vehicles

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the electric vehicle landscape by designing and manufacturing electric commercial vehicles that offer sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective transportation solutions. Committed to driving the future of mobility, Envirotech is pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. For more information, visit www.evtvusa.com

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Statements made in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, prospects, or performance are forward-looking statements. While they are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this press release, including statements that are not purely statements of historical fact and the risks and uncertainties disclosed in reports filed by Envirotech with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available online at www.sec.gov. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words “will,” “estimated,” “planned,” “expected,” “believes,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “anticipated,” “outlook,” “designed,” and similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Envirotech undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances, or unanticipated events.

CONTACT:

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc.
Merrick Alpert, Chief Communications Officer
Telephone: (870) 970-3355
Email: merrick@evtvusa.com

SOURCE: Envirotech Vehicles, Inc

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