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Silicon Metals Corp. (CSE:SI) has received five-year exploration permits from the B.C. Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals for its Ptarmigan Silica Project in British Columbia. The permits, effective from July 31, 2025, to December 30, 2030, authorize surface drilling, trenching, and bulk sampling of up to 2,000 tonnes. This milestone allows the company to explore the project’s high-purity silica potential. The project is wholly-owned by Silicon Metals and is located approximately 130 kilometers northeast of Prince George.

Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (TCBS) reports a strong Q2 2025 with net income of $678,000, a significant increase from Q2 2024’s $348,000. First half 2025 net income reached $1.3 million, contrasting sharply with a $2.3 million net loss in H1 2024. CEO Jason Sobel attributes the success to higher-yielding commercial loans, net interest margin focus, and expense management. The bank is investing in technology and new products. Despite two large delinquent loan relationships, TCBS remains optimistic about future growth and shareholder value.

Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) released its Summary Sustainability Report, highlighting six years of ESG progress since its merger. The company has distributed over $70 billion to stakeholders and focuses on UN Sustainable Development Goals, workplace safety, and greenhouse gas emission management. Barrick is transitioning to renewable energy and investing in community infrastructure like schools, clinics, and water projects. The Summary Report offers a simplified overview of Barrick’s global environmental and social impact alongside the comprehensive 2024 Sustainability Report.

Washington Trust has received the Exemplary Worksite Health Award for the ninth year in a row from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes the bank’s commitment to employee well-being, as demonstrated by its comprehensive wellness program spanning physical, emotional, and financial health. Employee resource groups and consistently high satisfaction survey results further highlight Washington Trust’s dedication to a positive and inclusive workplace. The bank has received the award for over 15 years.

Cinemark is enhancing the moviegoing experience across its 500 theaters globally through continuous investments in technology, comfort, and amenities. This includes upgrading to laser projection, ensuring near-perfect projector uptime, and expanding premium formats like XD and ScreenX. Luxury Lounger recliners and D-BOX motion seats offer enhanced comfort. Cinemark also offers diverse food and beverage options, loyalty programs, and discount programs. With these improvements, Cinemark aims to solidify its position as a leading destination for cinematic storytelling, boasting a 95% customer satisfaction rate.

FOXO Technologies’ Big South Fork Medical Center in Tennessee has partnered with Covenant Health, a major East Tennessee healthcare provider. The agreement allows Big South Fork to offer swing bed services, providing post-acute care to Covenant Health’s patients closer to their homes. This aligns with FOXO’s growth strategy, aiming to increase the hospital’s revenue by leveraging Covenant Health’s network and expanding service offerings. This is positive due to the new strategic partnership, expansion of service, and increased revenue potiential.

Fluor Corporation reported its Q2 2025 financial results, marked by the first LNG shipment from the LNG Canada project but impacted by challenges in infrastructure projects and client spending shifts, leading to adjusted 2025 guidance. While Urban and Energy Solutions profits declined due to cost overruns and an arbitration ruling, respectively, Mission Solutions remained steady. The company is revising its adjusted EBITDA and EPS forecasts for 2025. A conference call was held August 1st to discuss the results.

Zeekr announced strong July 2025 deliveries, totaling 44,193 vehicles across Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands, a 19.7% year-over-year increase. Zeekr brand accounted for 16,977 deliveries. The company unveiled new Super Hybrid Technologies built on the SEA-S platform featuring a 900V architecture and tri-silicon carbide e-motors, aiming for industry-leading charging speeds. The Zeekr 9X, the first model with this technology, boasts rapid charging capabilities, potentially charging from 20% to 80% in approximately 9 minutes.

Poxel SA, facing insolvency proceedings, has overhauled its board and leadership. The entire existing board resigned, replaced by Sophie Jacq Lapointe (Chairman), Nicolas Trouche (CEO), Amit Kohli, and Alexandre Bragadir. Trouche succeeds Thomas Kuhn as CEO. Lapointe brings pharmaceutical commercialization expertise, while Trouche specializes in restructuring. Kohli has expertise in diabetes therapies and Bragadir in healthcare financing. Poxel’s focus remains on MASH and rare metabolic disorder treatments, including PXL065 and PXL770, and its diabetes drug TWYMEEG®. The new leadership aims to navigate restructuring and secure funding.

STAAR Surgical (STAA) will release its Q2 2025 financial results on August 6, 2025, after market close. A live webcast and earnings call will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET. The company, a leader in phakic IOLs like the EVO ICL™, aims to reduce dependence on glasses and contacts. STAAR has distributed over 3 million ICLs across 75+ countries. A replay will be available on STAAR’s investor relations website for 90 days.