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Paragon Advanced Labs Inc. Announces Listing and Provides Operational Update

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 11, 2025 · 14:43 PALS · None Paragon Advanced Labs Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Paragon Advanced Labs Inc. began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under ticker “PALS,” providing enhanced visibility and access to public capital markets.
  • A strategic investor, McEwen Inc., recently acquired approximately 27% of Paragon, becoming its largest shareholder.
  • The company announced plans to expand its PhotonAssay™ technology footprint with nine additional units worldwide, building on its existing three‑lab network.

Key Details

  • TSXV Listing: Common shares commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (ticker “PALS”) as of December 11 2025.
  • Strategic Investment: McEwen Inc. purchased ~27% of Paragon’s outstanding equity, positioning it as the largest shareholder.
  • Technology Highlight: PhotonAssay™ – a non‑destructive, high‑throughput gold analysis system – is promoted as a faster, safer alternative to traditional fire assays.
  • Current Operations: Three labs operating PhotonAssay™ units in Sparks (Nevada), Hamilton (Ontario) and Surrey (British Columbia).
  • Expansion Plan: Deployment of an additional nine PhotonAssay™ units globally to increase laboratory capacity in key mining jurisdictions.
  • CEO Quote: “We thank all of our stakeholders… look forward to continuing to support some incredibly exciting exploration, development and mining operations.” – Peter Shippen, CEO.

Notable Quotes

“PhotonAssay™, (is) a technology that McEwen believes is poised to become the new industry standard for assaying precious and base metals…” – McEwen Inc., press release dated November 3 2025.

Read the original news release →

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