Northwire Canada EditionSunday, October 18, 2026
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GOLD 4181.10 +0.3% SILVER 57.30 +0.3% COPPER 6.57 +0.3% OIL 99.02 +1.1% PALLADIUM 1118.60 −0.9% GBU 0.095 +0.0% ATY 0.225 +4.7% GRDM 0.215 +0.0% PPM 0.300 +0.0% GZD 0.040 −11.1% CAN 0.060 +0.0% BGF 0.025 +0.0% MSV 0.570 +0.0% CCMM 0.485 +0.0% MON 0.385 −6.1% OMI 0.245 −2.0% BUFF 0.800 +2.6% FEO 0.630 −3.1% LIB 0.710 −1.4% NPR 0.620 +0.0% QZM 0.380 +0.0% GOLD 4181.10 +0.3% SILVER 57.30 +0.3% COPPER 6.57 +0.3% OIL 99.02 +1.1% PALLADIUM 1118.60 −0.9% GBU 0.095 +0.0% ATY 0.225 +4.7% GRDM 0.215 +0.0% PPM 0.300 +0.0% GZD 0.040 −11.1% CAN 0.060 +0.0% BGF 0.025 +0.0% MSV 0.570 +0.0% CCMM 0.485 +0.0% MON 0.385 −6.1% OMI 0.245 −2.0% BUFF 0.800 +2.6% FEO 0.630 −3.1% LIB 0.710 −1.4% NPR 0.620 +0.0% QZM 0.380 +0.0%
Drill Results

THE REALITY CHECK: 5 Assets Delivering Proof in a Speculative Market

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Executive Summary

  • Lake Victoria Gold reports expanded mineralization at Imwelo (Tanzania), a fully permitted mine with construction imminent; Barrick acquired non‑core Tembo licences with up‑to US$45 M contingent resource payments.
  • Diginex Limited posted 293 % revenue growth for the six months ended 30 Sep 2025 and signed an MOU to acquire AI sustainability platform Plan A.
  • Quantum Security Encryption Corp. (formerly Scope Technologies) launched the quantum‑resilient encryption kit qREK and completed its ticker change to CSE: QSE on Dec 8, 2025.
  • GT Biopharma advanced its Phase 1 trial of GTB‑3650 to the next dose cohort, indicating safety committee clearance for a tri‑specific NK‑cell engager targeting aggressive leukemia.

Key Details

  • Lake Victoria Gold (TSXV: LVG / OTCQB: LVGLF)
  • Recent drilling shows mineralization extending well below the planned open‑pit shell; historical resource boundaries “shattered.”
  • Imwelo Project is fully permitted; construction expected imminently.
  • Barrick Gold purchased non‑core Tembo licences; transaction includes contingent payments up to US$45 M based on future resources.
  • Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX)
  • Revenue for the six months ended 30 Sep 2025 increased 293 % year‑over‑year.
  • Signed a non‑binding MOU to acquire Plan A, an AI‑powered sustainability platform used by enterprises such as BMW; acquisition intended to centralize “Truth Architecture” for ESG data verification.
  • Quantum Security Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE)
  • Rebranded from Scope Technologies; ticker change effective 8 Dec 2025.
  • Launched qREK – Quantum‑Resilient Encryption Kit, enabling on‑device local key generation to eliminate transmission vulnerabilities.
  • GT Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTBP)
  • Phase 1 trial of GTB‑3650 (Tri‑Specific NK Cell Engager) moved to the next dose cohort in November 2025, indicating safety committee approval for higher dosing.
  • Trial targets patients with aggressive, treatment‑refractory leukemia; aims to demonstrate a favorable safety profile versus conventional chemotherapy.

Notable Quotes

  • “The winners share one trait: They aren't selling dreams. They are building factories.” – Market commentary emphasizing tangible asset focus.
  • “Our qREK kit eliminates the most vulnerable point of failure in the encryption chain by generating keys locally on the device.” – Quantum Security Encryption Corp. product statement.

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (the release contains multiple substantive operational, commercial, and financial updates that could materially affect investor perception and valuation.)

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