August 2026 - NetworkNewsWire

MondayAug 31, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Targets Rare Earth Market as Defense and Energy Demand Reshape Supply Chains

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Powermax has a portfolio of rare earth element projects across Canada and the United States, positioning itself within a market increasingly tied to energy and national security. Projects include Atikokan and Pinard in Ontario, Cameron in British Columbia, and Ogden Bear Lodge in Wyoming, with 2026 exploration work focused on converting geophysical and geochemical anomalies into prioritized targets for follow-up exploration. Demand for magnetic rare earth elements is projected to rise sharply, with McKinsey estimating growth from 59,000 tonnes in 2022 to 176,000 tonnes…

MondayAug 31, 2026 9:00 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Taps into New Verticals with Zoolzy Acquisition

Earth Science Tech recently completed the acquisition of Zoolzy LLC, a wholesale distributor of active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) and finished FDA-approved prescription products The acquisition delivers value across three growth drivers, including expanding overall profit margins, broadening access to new ingredients, and enabling entry into the veterinary market The acquisition represents Earth Science Tech’s move to seize strategic opportunities that broaden the company’s telehealth and pharmacy fulfillment platforms into new, complementary verticals Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST), a strategic holding company in the healthcare, pharmacy, and telemedicine sector, recently acquired Zoolzy LLC. Based in Doral, Florida, where it operates from…

FridayAug 28, 2026 9:45 am

Gold’s Resilience Signals a Changing Market as Lahontan Gold Advances Santa Fe Toward Potential 2027 Restart

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. Gold has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite periodic pressure from higher bond yields, while central-bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty and concerns surrounding currencies and sovereign debt continue supporting demand for the precious metal. China's move to restrict certain retail paper-gold products could further reshape investor demand, although the long-term impact on physical gold remains uncertain. For Lahontan Gold, a sustained gold market could provide an important backdrop as the company advances its flagship Santa Fe Mine toward a potential return to production in 2027 following a…

FridayAug 28, 2026 9:00 am

SS Innovations International Inc. (NASDAQ: SSII) Indian Surgical Robotics Growth Points to Broader Market Opportunity

SS Innovation’s SSi Mantra system was used in more than 50 robotic surgeries in a single day at Mohak Bariatrics and Robotics in Indore, highlighting growing clinical utilization in India. The milestone comes as SS Innovations reports 224 SSi Mantra systems installed across 12 countries, providing a growing installed base for future procedure and instrument revenue. Second-quarter 2026 installations reached 30 systems, above the 25 systems modeled by the analyst cited in the supplied report. Quarterly revenue reached $13.9 million, up 39% year over year, while system sales increased 41% to $12.4 million. FDA review of the SSi Mantra 510(k)…

ThursdayAug 27, 2026 1:30 pm

VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA), Secarna Partnership Milestone Opens New Potential Market for Conjugation Technology

VERAXA Biotech and Secarna Pharmaceuticals have reported an initial in vitro proof of concept for an antibody oligonucleotide conjugate (“AOC”) developed through their research alliance. The AOC candidate demonstrated greater potency than the equivalent unconjugated oligonucleotide in early testing, providing a first experimental validation of the collaboration. AOCs are an emerging class of antibody-guided therapies designed to use an antibody to deliver therapeutic oligonucleotides selectively to disease-relevant cells. VERAXA contributes antibody conjugation expertise and proprietary click chemistry, allowing it to participate in AOCs without shifting its core oncology strategy. The collaboration adds to VERAXA’s growing partnering track record, which also…

ThursdayAug 27, 2026 12:45 pm

Regenerative Hydrogel Is Redefining Cartilage Repair as Regentis Advances GelrinC

Researchers are developing new regenerative approaches, including stem cells, 3D-printed scaffolds and smart biomaterials designed to help the body repair damaged tissue. Focused on smart biomaterials, Regentis is advancing a hydrogel-based approach through GelrinC, a cell-free, off-the-shelf implant designed to support the regeneration of damaged knee cartilage. With encouraging clinical results, European approval and an ongoing U.S. pivotal trial, GelrinC is advancing toward a potential new approach to cartilage repair. Regenerative medicine is increasingly focused on a simple but ambitious goal: rather than simply treating damaged tissue, can medicine help the body rebuild it? Researchers are pursuing that question through…

ThursdayAug 27, 2026 9:00 am

The Overlooked Layer Where Counter-Drone Investment Dollars Are Now Heading

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Counter-drone defense spent most of the last decade being treated as a technology problem, but it has quietly become a math problem instead. The field has landed on directed energy as the fix, since a laser that fires for a fraction of a cent replaces a multimillion-dollar interceptor. Solving that cost equation, however, revealed a tougher issue behind it: Aiming a laser requires sensing most fielded systems don't have, just as the threat itself has gone quiet. Wrap Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (Profile) has spent the summer establishing a position at that junction, specifically assembling an exclusive…

WednesdayAug 26, 2026 10:30 am

Numa Numa Resources Inc. Advances Diversified Mining Portfolio Anchored by World-Class Copper and Gold

Disseminated on behalf of Numa Numa Resources Inc. and may include paid advertisements. The demand backdrop for what Numa Numa is working to develop is well documented. Numa Numa is pursuing the reconstruction of Panguna as its flagship long-term project, working in partnership with the mine's customary landowners. Taken together, Numa Numa's portfolio reflects a coherent and integrated development strategy rather than a collection of unrelated bets. The global mining industry is under real pressure to find and develop new sources of copper, gold and critical minerals as existing deposits deplete and new large-scale discoveries become harder to bring online.…

WednesdayAug 26, 2026 9:45 am

American Fusion(TM) Inc. (AMFN) Builds Toward Commercial Fusion Market as Texatron(TM) Targets Rising Power Demand and Company Prepares for National Exchange Uplisting

American Fusion is positioning its Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) for use in distributed power markets where grid constraints are becoming more significant, and has engaged national law firm Lucosky Brookman LLP to advise on a planned uplisting to Nasdaq Capital Market or other senior national exchange, including registration and SEC compliance matters. The global fusion sector attracted a record $4.48 billion in funding during the 12 months through July 2026, according to the Fusion Industry Association. Texas’ expanding artificial-intelligence and data-center economy is creating a growing requirement for reliable electricity, including power that can potentially be generated behind the meter. American…

WednesdayAug 26, 2026 9:00 am

Silynxcom Ltd. (NYSE American: SYNX) Is ‘One to Watch’

Silynxcom is positioned within a tactical headset market where Market Research Future data projects the in-ear segment to grow at a 42% CAGR from 2021 through 2027 as military and law-enforcement users increasingly transition from conventional over-ear systems. The company has developed a differentiated tactical communications platform combining proprietary in-ear voice capture, Hear-Thru situational awareness, hearing protection, modular radio connectivity and newer capabilities addressing drone detection and other evolving battlefield requirements. Silynxcom reported approximately $7.3 million in backlog as of April 30, 2026, exceeding the company’s $5.8 million in total revenue for 2025. Recent military orders and deliveries in Asia…

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