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• Grant of ‘New Tenements’ for Barton’s Wudinna Gold Project; precedent-setting M&A transaction under South Australia’s new regulations permitting tenement subdivision^[1]

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(FRA:BGD3)(OTCQB:BGDFF) ( Barton or Company ) is pleased to announce the granting of the ‘New Tenements’ for its recently acquired Wudinna Gold Project (Wudinna). ¹

Exploration License Applications (ELAs) 2024/00032, 2024/0033, 2024/0034, 2024/0035 and 20240036 have all now been granted as Exploration Licences (ELs) 7074, 7075, 7076, 7077 and 7078 (respectively). Pursuant to the terms of acquisition, ELAs 7075, 706, 7077 and 7078 will be transferred to Barton as part of Final Settlement, and Barton will acquire gold and other rights over EL 7074. ¹ Barton and Cobra will now complete an Escrow Agreement and the Orderly Market Agreement, pursuant to which $800,000 worth of Barton shares will be issued to Cobra Resources PLC. ¹

Commenting on the New Tenements grant, Barton Managing Director Alexander Scanlon said:

“We are pleased to be expeditiously progressing this highly valuable addition to Barton’s South Australian gold development platform, and thank the South Australian Government for its support in expediting this process.

“This is a precedent-setting M&A transaction under the State’s new regulatory framework permitting tenement subdivisions, which we hope will serve as a model for increased investment in mining assets across the State.”

^[1] Refer to ASX announcement dated 2 July 2025; capitalised terms in this document have the same meaning as defined in that document

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 2.1Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (78.9Mt @ 0.85 g/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).

Activity	Competent Person	Membership	Status
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Stockpiles)	Dr Andrew Fowler (Consultant)	AusIMM	Member
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Perseverance Mine)	Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)	AusIMM	Fellow
Tarcoola Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant)	AIG	Member
Tarcoola Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Marc Twining (Employee)	AusIMM	Member
Tunkillia Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant)	AIG	Member
Tunkillia Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Marc Twining (Employee)	AusIMM	Member
Tunkillia Mineral Resource	Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)	AusIMM	Fellow
Challenger Mineral Resource	Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)	AusIMM	Fellow
Wudinna Mineral Resource (Clarke Deposit)	Ms Justine Tracey	AusIMM	Member
Wudinna Mineral Resource (all other Deposits)	Mrs Christine Standing	AusIMM / AIG	Member / Member

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.

SOURCE: Barton Gold Holdings Limited

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Phase 4 extension of SimoN platform will enhance tax compliance capabilities and provide critical support for the agency’s modernization and predictive analytics goals.

MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / As the U.S. federal government accelerates its strategy to procure advanced Artificial Intelligence solutions, Skymantics, LLC is at the forefront, providing innovative AI and synthetic data capabilities to modernize the nation’s critical infrastructure. The company’s leadership in this space is demonstrated in the award of a Phase 4 contract to continue to support AI solutions for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The contract award is for the continued development of its Simulation of the Nation (SimoN) synthetic data engine, an IRS-specific implementation of Skymantics’ core DataGenesis AI based synthetic data platform that is central to the agency’s testing and modernization efforts.

The SimoN platform provides a crucial business value to the IRS: it allows the agency to rigorously test its complex tax systems using high-fidelity synthetic data, thereby protecting sensitive, real taxpayer information from exposure. This enhances security and privacy while ensuring system integrity. SimoN currently supports over 180 data elements with over 300 dimensionalities representing real world data relationships.

This Phase 4 contract significantly expands the engine’s scope beyond its original testing function. Skymantics will enhance the platform to generate sophisticated data models that simulate non-compliant and potentially fraudulent activities. This directly empowers the IRS’s mission-critical work in the following ways:

• Enhances Fraud Detection: Provides a safe and renewable data source to train and validate fraud detection algorithms, increasing their accuracy and effectiveness.

• Strengthens Tax Compliance: Allows the agency to model and understand complex compliance data scenarios, improving the IRS’s ability to ensure a fair and equitable tax system.

• Enables Predictive Analytics: Creates a foundation for the IRS to develop advanced predictive models to anticipate and counter emerging threats to the nation’s revenue system.

• Ensures Downstream Integration: Includes built-in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) support to natively interface synthetic data into the IRS Modernized e-File (MeF) system, ensuring seamless compatibility for end-to-end testing.

“We are proud to continue our support of the IRS with our cutting-edge SimoN platform,” said Brad Molander, Head of Engineering. “This award validates our confidence in the power of our synthetic data engine to solve mission-critical challenges. What began as a revolutionary tool for automated testing is now evolving to directly support the IRS’s vital compliance and fraud detection efforts, providing even greater value to the agency and the public.”

Skymantics is also seeking to expand its capability to support air traffic management, building on its history of supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since 2015. With the recent budget legislation and directive to build a brand-new Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, there is an opportunity to integrate Skymantics’ next-generation AI and data analytics to improve safety and efficiency.

“The federal government’s commitment to investing in AI technologies is creating a significant growth opportunity for our advanced capabilities across multiple sectors,” said Charles Chen, CEO of Skymantics. “Our recent contract with the IRS is a powerful testament to the innovation and personalized approach our team delivers. Now, with the additional spending in air traffic management, we are eager to extend our DataGenesis AI product to support the FAA’s critical modernization efforts and help make our skies safer. We have a proven track record and are confident that our technology can play a vital role in developing the more intelligent air traffic control systems of the future.”

About Skymantics, LLC: Skymantics, LLC is an SBA-certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business specializing in applied Artificial Intelligence and data modernization. Grounded in the core values of creativity, collaboration, and excellence, the company’s mission is to drive positive change by putting emerging data technologies into practice. As a high-tech software services provider, Skymantics works as a trusted team player with government agencies and private industry partners to solve complex challenges and lower the barriers for technology adoption.

Antonio Correas, Chief Growth Officer
antonio.correas@skymantics.com
+1 202 780 7591

SOURCE: Skymantics, LLC

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / TruMerit, a worldwide leader in international credentials evaluation to support health worker careers, today introduced the Certified Global Nurse (CGN), the world’s first truly global credential for first-level, general nurses (RNs).

The new, merit-based credential is available to any qualified nurse – from any country – to recognize their competencies, regardless of where they choose to live and work. It is awarded upon passage of TruMerit’s Nurse Qualifying Exam (NQE), which applicants may take after verification of their nursing education and licensure.

Previously known as the CGFNS Qualifying Exam and used by nurses migrating to the United States, the NQE was reinvented with a global focus to support the ongoing evolution of nursing practice worldwide and particularly the emergence of key challenges such as digital health, mental health, and climate change. This was achieved through a collaborative process involving more than 70 nursing experts from 50 countries, with all World Health Organization regions and World Bank country income levels represented. The experts agreed upon a core set of nursing practice standards after analyzing nursing competency frameworks from 37 countries.

In addition to its role as a key requirement for the CGN credential, the upgraded exam continues to support other TruMerit programs – such as the VisaScreen® Visa Credentials Assessment Service and the Certification Program® – as a shared global framework for validating the applied knowledge and practice competence of nurses worldwide.

“The Certified Global Nurse credential offers nurses everywhere a common framework for meeting globally agreed-upon essential nursing practice standards,” said Dr. Peter Preziosi, TruMerit’s President and CEO. “When nurses carry the credential, their employers and colleagues will know that their applied nursing knowledge and skills are validated against a global benchmark, attesting to their qualifications for delivering quality healthcare.”

The credential is ultimately intended to provide nurses with greater mobility within the profession, within their native countries, and across geopolitical boundaries throughout their careers.

“By signifying work-readiness on an international scale, and thereby helping expand the pool of readily identifiable qualified nurses worldwide, global credentialing will become part of the solution to the challenges health systems are facing around the world,” said Preziosi.

“We hope this credential can contribute to a sustained, collaborative effort involving many stakeholders-health ministries, international agencies, health systems, nursing schools, and nursing associations worldwide-to harmonize nursing education and practice and support the future growth of the global nursing workforce,” he said.

The Nurse Qualifying Exam is a proctored examination that will be offered four times a year at more than 1,000 Kryterion testing centers located around the world, with the first test window scheduled for November 10-14, 2025. Nurses who wish to earn a CGN credential and sit for the NQE in November must apply by September 30 at the TruMerit website, where they will find more information on the credential and how to prepare for the exam.

The testing schedule for 2026 will be announced later this year.

About TruMerit
TruMerit is a worldwide leader in healthcare workforce development. Formerly known as CGFNS International, the organization has a nearly 50-year history supporting the career mobility of nurses and other healthcare workers – and those who license and hire them – by validating their education, skills, and experience as they seek authorization to practice in the United States and other countries. As TruMerit, this mission has been expanded to building workforce capacity that meets the needs of people in a rapidly evolving global health landscape. Through its Global Health Workforce Development Institute, the organization is advancing evidence-based research, thought leadership, and advocacy in support of healthcare workforce development solutions, including globally recognized practice standards and certifications that will enhance career pathways for healthcare workers. www.trumerit.org

SOURCE: TruMerit

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RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS), an industry-leading communications company, today announced it will host a conference call and live webcast on August 12, 2025, at 9:00am Eastern Time to discuss the results of the second quarter 2025.

Conference Call Information

To participate in this event, dial approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the beginning of the call.

Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. eastern time
Toll & Toll Free: 973-528-0011 | 888-506-0062
Access Code: 793721
Live Webcast: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2667/52261

Conference Call Replay Information

The replay will be available beginning approximately 1 hour after the completion of the live event.

Toll & Toll free: 919-882-2331 | 877-481-4010
Passcode: 52261
Web replay & Transcript: https://investors.accessnewswire.com/events-presentations

About ACCESS Newswire Inc.

We are ACCESS Newswire, a globally trusted Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions provider. With a focus on innovation, customer service, and value-driven offerings, ACCESS Newswire empowers brands to connect with their audiences where it matters most. From startups and scale-ups to multi-billion-dollar global brands, we ensure your most important moments make an impact and resonate with your audiences. To learn more visit www.accessnewswire.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In particular, statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or future performance contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “commit,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “target,” “goal,” “project,” “continue to,” “confident,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, our confidence that our shift from pay-as-you-go to a subscription-based model is building the sustainable, predictable business we have been working toward and our belief that our various initiatives will further strengthen our performance and drive improved results in both the near and long-term.

Please see the Company’s documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, including the Company’s Annual Reports filed on Form 10-K, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any amendments thereto for a discussion of certain important risk factors that relate to forward-looking statements contained in this report. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These and other important factors may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For Further Information:

ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Brian R. Balbirnie
919-481-4000
brianb@accessnewswire.com

Brett Maas
Hayden IR
(646) 536-7331
brett@haydenir.com

James Carbonara
Hayden IR
(646)-755-7412
james@haydenir.com

SOURCE: ACCESS Newswire Inc.

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RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a firm fixed price purchase order from General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. This $1.6 million award for laser protected periscopes is critical in mission capability for armored vehicles and will be delivered in fiscal 2026.

Danny Schoening, CEO, stated “Ensuring the safety and operational effectiveness of our armed forces is our top priority. We are honored to support General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada by providing advanced optical systems that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.”

The periscopes and optical sighting systems supplied by Optex Systems are designed to offer enhanced durability, superior optical clarity, and exceptional reliability in harsh combat environments. By combining innovation with rigorous quality control measures, the company ensures that every system delivers the best overall value.

As a trusted partner of the defense industry, Optex Systems remains dedicated to advancing military optical technologies that enhance situational awareness and protection on the battlefield. This contract award reaffirms the company’s leadership in the field of laser-protected vision systems and its ongoing commitment to supporting the mission readiness of our allies.

With this order, the current Optex backlog is in excess of $45 million.

ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS

Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.optexsys.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the products and services described herein. You can identify these statements by the use of the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “likely,” “forecast,” “probable,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company’s markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government’s interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company’s products, shortages in components or raw materials, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control.

You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company’s forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Contact:

IR@optexsys.com
(972) 764-5718

SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), a company transforming supply chain transparency through technology that links physical products to tamper-proof digital records, announced in its latest 6-K filing that it has entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with institutional investors for $11 million. This agreement could bring SMX’s total capital raised in 2025 to approximately $20 million, pending full execution of all funding tranches.

This financing sends a strong message: even in one of the most difficult microcap climates in recent years, institutional investors are backing SMX’s long-term vision, proprietary technology, and operational momentum with meaningful capital.

Structured across four tranches, the deal is designed to tie funding directly to SMX’s execution milestones. No equity is issued upfront; instead, shares are only created upon conversion, with robust safeguards in place to prevent excessive ownership concentration and minimize daily market impact.

The proceeds will give SMX a significant working capital cushion, enabling the company to fast-track several key strategic initiatives:

• Expansion of its digital platform that connects physical goods to digital records – enabling traceability, authentication, and compliance across sectors such as gold and precious metals, luxury fashion (e.g., handbags and footwear), semiconductors and electronic components, and agricultural commodities like coffee and natural rubber. SMX’s platform not only protects supply chains and prevents counterfeiting, but also enhances material efficiency, reduces ESG compliance hurdles, and brings cost-effective clarity to emerging tariff enforcement rules – transforming regulatory complexity into operational advantage.

• Buildout of its digital treasury infrastructure, designed to transform verified, traceable physical materials-such as recycled plastics, metals, textiles, and agricultural inputs – into financial-grade ESG assets. This platform will allow companies to digitize sustainability actions and convert them into authenticated, tradeable units of value. By doing so, SMX intends to unlock an entirely new class of sustainable financial instruments that can be audited, traded, and reported – providing transparency to regulators, confidence to investors, and new monetization pathways for businesses participating in the circular economy.

• Strengthening the balance sheet by reducing liabilities, enhancing SMX’s capital structure and operational agility. This improved financial positioning supports future strategic partnerships, enables faster decision-making, and ensures the company is focused on growth, execution, and shareholder value.

This infusion of growth capital, secured to accelerate scaled execution, reflects strong conviction – not only in SMX’s vision, but in its capacity to follow through. Notably, the financing was structured without warrants, a clear indicator of investor alignment and a commitment to preserving long-term shareholder value.

Though any convertible arrangement brings eventual dilution, SMX emphasizes that such impact is shared equally across all shareholders – including its leadership. The team remains firmly aligned with investors in its pursuit of building durable, scalable value.

Further details are available in the Form 6-K filed with the SEC on August 5, 2025, at smx.tech/sec-filings.

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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AUSTIN, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) (“TRNR” or the “Company”), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the CLMBR, FORME and Wattbike brands and pending acquirer of Sportstech, today announced it will release financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Following the filing of its Form 10-Q, the Company as usual will publish a shareholder letter that discusses the results and business outlook.

In addition to customary quarterly disclosures, management expects to provide an update on the pending Sportstech acquisition and the Company’s previously announced purchase of $FET tokens for its AI-focused Digital Asset Treasury Strategy.

For more commentary, information and details of TRNR’s strategy, as well as to sign up for direct updates, see the Company’s investor website, latest FAQs and required filings with the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX), a company revolutionizing supply chain transparency through technology that connects physical goods to secure digital records, today announced in a 6-K filing the signing of a Securities Purchase Agreement with institutional investors for up to $11 million in convertible note financing. With this transaction, SMX’s total capital raised in 2025 can reach approximately $20 million, pending full execution of all funding tranches.

This financing is a signal that even in one of the most challenging microcap environments in years, institutional investors are placing real capital behind SMX’s long-term strategy, technology, and execution.

Termed in four tranches, the structure ensures that capital is directly aligned with the strategic scale of the company. No equity is issued upfront; shares are only created through conversion, with strict protections in place to limit ownership concentration and daily market impact.

Proceeds from this financing will provide substantial working capital runway, allowing SMX to accelerate several critical initiatives:

• Expansion of its digital platform that connects physical goods to digital records- enabling traceability, authentication, and compliance across sectors such as gold and precious metals, luxury fashion (e.g., handbags and footwear), semiconductors and electronic components, and agricultural commodities like coffee and natural rubber. SMX’s platform not only protects supply chains and prevents counterfeiting, but also enhances material efficiency, reduces ESG compliance hurdles, and brings cost-effective clarity to emerging tariff enforcement rules-transforming regulatory complexity into operational advantage.

• Buildout of its digital treasury infrastructure, designed to transform verified, traceable physical materials-such as recycled plastics, metals, textiles, and agricultural inputs-into financial-grade ESG assets. This platform will allow companies to digitize sustainability actions and convert them into authenticated, tradeable units of value. By doing so, SMX intends to unlock an entirely new class of sustainable financial instruments that can be audited, traded, and reported-providing transparency to regulators, confidence to investors, and new monetization pathways for businesses participating in the circular economy.

• Strengthening the balance sheet by reducing liabilities, enhancing SMX’s capital structure, and operational agility. This improved financial positioning supports future strategic partnerships, enables faster decision-making, and ensures the company is focused on growth, execution, and shareholder value.

This growth capital, secured to drive execution at scale, reflects confidence and conviction-not just in SMX’s vision, but in its ability to deliver. Critically, it was raised with no warrants-a structure that signals investor alignment and reinforces long-term shareholder value.

While any convertible structure introduces dilution over time, SMX reminds investors that dilution impacts all shareholders equally, including insiders and leadership. The team remains fully aligned with shareholders in its mission to deliver lasting, scalable value.

Further details are available in the Form 6-K filed with the SEC on August 1, 2025, at smx.tech/sec-filings.

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.

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SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters)

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USA Rare Earth Will Produce Lightweight, Powerful Magnets Needed for Production of Uncrewed Air, Land and Sea Vehicles

LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / ePropelled, Inc., a global leader in advanced propulsion and energy management technologies, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s state-of-the-art motors, which are used in a multitude of uncrewed air, land, and sea vehicles (commonly referred to as drones).

“We’re thrilled to partner with USA Rare Earth to secure the rare earth materials essential to our uncrewed vehicle solutions,” said Nick Grewal, ePropelled’s founder, Chairman and CEO. “Expanding our supply chain – both in the U.S. and globally – is key to meeting the high expectations of our customers and staying ahead in this fast-moving industry.”

Sintered magnet technology, specifically developed for high-performance permanent magnets, involves precision processing of rare earth alloys to deliver unmatched magnetic strength and stability. USAR will immediately begin prototyping neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s high-performance motors, controllers, generators, and power management systems from its Oklahoma manufacturing plant. ePropelled’s systems are used in uncrewed vehicles (UAV) for air, land, and sea – from large-payload aerial drones and long-range defense applications, as well as for small surveillance and commercial drone designs.

“This agreement is another milestone in our efforts to fill our 2026 pipeline and work through the development and qualification process with customers across industries as we complete the commissioning of our Stillwater manufacturing facility,” said Joshua Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth. “We are very pleased to partner with such an innovative company as ePropelled, a global leader in magnetics engineering and a proven pioneer in the design and production of electric propulsion solutions. We look forward to working with the ePropelled team to develop a true partnership in providing Made-in-the-USA designated high-quality, high-performance magnets for use in their pioneering and innovative solutions.”

Operating worldwide, ePropelled serves a broad customer base that spans aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and maritime industries. The company’s technologies are used in mission-critical applications including long-endurance surveillance drones, robotic ground vehicles, and autonomous marine vessels. Its compliance with international defense standards (e.g., NDAA) and focus on domestically manufactured components make it especially attractive to governments and OEMs seeking secure, export-ready solutions.

About ePropelled

Based in Laconia, NH, USA, ePropelled is a leading global technology provider specializing in smart propulsion and energy management systems for uncrewed vehicles for air, land and sea. Founded in 2018, ePropelled holds 49 patents and serves customers worldwide from its New Hampshire headquarters and manufacturing center, supported by R&D and operations facilities in the U.K. and India. ePropelled products are engineered to optimize performance, reduce energy consumption, and support the speedy transition to a sustainable future. For more information, contact ePropelled at info@epropelled.com, call 603-236-7444 or visit ePropelled.com.

About USA Rare Earth

USA Rare Earth is building a vertically integrated, domestic rare earth magnet production supply chain. USAR is currently constructing a 310,000-square-foot rare earth sintered neo magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma. USAR also controls mining rights to the Round Top Mountain rare earth and critical minerals deposit in West Texas, which holds significant deposits of heavy rare earths, such as dysprosium and terbium, as well as gallium, beryllium, lithium and other critical tech minerals. USAR’s permanent neo magnets and rare earth minerals are required for a wide variety of products used in the defense, automotive, aviation, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics industries. For more information, please visit USARE.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and X.

SOURCE: ePropelled, Inc.

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