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Key Levels for the S&P 500: Has It Bottomed?

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Is the stock market on the verge of crashing or has it bottomed?

In this video, Joe Rabil uses moving averages and Fibonacci retracement levels on a longer-term chart of the S&P 500 to identify support levels that could serve as potential bottoms for the current market correction.

Understand why the 2025 stock market is different from the 2022 one and explore how the market drop can impact the SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM.

The video premiered on April 9, 2025. Click this link to watch on Joe’s dedicated page.

Archived videos from Joe are available at this link. Send symbol requests to stocktalk@stockcharts.com; you can also submit a request in the comments section below the video on YouTube. Symbol Requests can be sent in throughout the week prior to the next show.

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Mastering Stock Market Turbulence: Essential Insights for Investors

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Tariff turmoil continues sending the stock market into a turbulent spin. Tariffs went into effect at midnight, which sent equities and bond prices lower. Then before 1:30 PM ET Wednesday, President Trump announced that China would be slapped with 125% tariffs and the reciprocal tariffs are on pause for 90 days.

This was a huge turning point for the market. Without skipping a heartbeat, buyers rushed in and accumulated equities, especially large-cap growth stocks. The S&P 500 closed higher by 9.52%, the Nasdaq was up 12.16%, and the Dow was up 7.87%. Small and mid-cap stocks also saw substantial gains. 

Wednesday’s turnaround may have been the biggest one-day point gains in history for some of the broader stock market indexes but let’s look at the charts to see a clearer picture of what’s going on with this whacky stock market. 

A View of the Broader Stock Market

From a long-term perspective, the uptrend in the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow are still intact. The weekly charts of the three indexes are also encouraging. But the daily charts are not yet screaming buy signals. Let’s start with the daily chart of the Nasdaq.

FIGURE 1. DAILY CHART OF NASDAQ COMPOSITE. The index has hit the resistance of its 21-day exponential moving average and breadth indicators in the lower panels show some breadth indicators are improving but not enough to suggest a bottom in the index.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes. 

The Nasdaq touched its 21-day exponential moving average (EMA), which could be the first resistance level for it to overcome. The three breadth indicators in the lower panels—Nasdaq Composite Bullish Percent Index (BPI), NASDAQ Advance-Decline Line, and percentage of stocks trading above the 200-day moving average of the Nasdaq—are improving slightly but they are not showing signs of bullishness. 

Wednesday’s best-performing S&P sector was Technology followed by Consumer Discretionary. Rotation into these sectors implies risk-on investing. However, since the Nasdaq’s daily trend is still down, don’t let your emotions guide your investment decisions. Look for confirming signals before entering any long positions. 

The S&P 500 daily chart is not much different (see below). The index came close to touching its 21-day EMA. If the index opens higher on Thursday, watch this EMA closely. A break above it would be a positive move but there still needs to be a series of higher highs and higher lows for an uptrend to be established. 

FIGURE 2. DAILY CHART OF THE S&P 500 INDEX. It’s worth watching the 21-day EMA in the S&P 500. If the index breaks through that level and starts showing signs of an uptrend and the market breadth indicators suggest increasing bullish participation, it may be time to think about adding positions. But, we’re far from that point. Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

The market breadth indicators in the lower panels are showing some signs of improvement. The percentage of stocks trading above the 200-day moving average of the S&P 500 is at 31.80, which is encouraging but you want to see it at or above 50%. Like the Nasdaq, the S&P 500 is showing no clear signs of an uptrend, so tread carefully.

Replace the symbol in either of the above charts with $INDU and you’ll see that the Dow is in a similar position as the Nasdaq and S&P 500. 

Bonds to the Rescue?

Although equities showed a lot of movement on Wednesday, don’t lose sight of the shenanigans in the bond world. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose as high as 4.47% but pulled back and closed at 4.40%, which is still relatively high. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) closed 3.24% higher. 

This price action in TLT is worth watching closely. Bond prices fall when yields rise and Wednesday started out with stock and bond prices falling. This is unusual since bond prices usually rise when stocks fall. There was a lot of bond selling taking place the previous night which may have been due to the unwind of the basis trade by hedge funds. Since we’re technical analysts, instead of getting into the nitty gritty details of this hedge fund strategy, let’s analyze the five-year weekly chart of TLT.

FIGURE 3. FIVE-YEAR WEEKLY CHART OF TLT. This bond ETF has been in a downward trend for the last five years. Has its time come or will it linger in the depths of the abyss for longer? Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

Bond prices have been trending lower over the past five years and showing no signs of a reversal. Although TLT came off its lows, it still has a long way to go before showing modest signs of an uptrend. 

The Bottom Line 

Wednesday’s big turnaround didn’t change the big picture. We’re not out of the woods yet. And there’s more excitement to look forward to — the March CPI on Thursday morning and earnings season kicks off on Friday. A note about earnings — we probably won’t see much of an impact this quarter but keep your ear open for any chatter on how tariffs will affect profitability. 

Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your own personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

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Silver Price Update: Q1 2025 in Review

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Gold may be grabbing headlines with record-breaking highs in 2025, but silver is quietly making its own impressive climb, rising 17 percent since the start of the year.

Long supported by industrial demand, the silver market is also benefiting from its reputation as a safe-haven asset. However, mounting economic uncertainty has rattled investors in recent months.

While there are many driving forces behind this uncertainty, the ongoing tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and his administration have spooked equity markets worldwide.

What happened to the silver price in Q1?

After reaching a year-to-date high of US$34.72 per ounce in October 2024, the price of silver spent the rest of the year in decline, bottoming out at US$28.94 on December 30.

A momentum shift at the start of the year caused it to rise. Opening at US$29.53 on January 2, silver quickly broke through the US$30 barrier on January 7, eventually reaching US$31.28 by January 31.

Silver price, January 2 to April 4, 2025

Chart via Trading Economics.

Silver’s gains continued through much of February, with the white metal climbing to US$32.94 on February 20 before retreating to US$31.13 on February 28. Silver rose again in March, surpassing the US$32 mark on March 5 and closing above US$32 on March 12. It peaked at its quarterly high of US$34.43 on March 27.

Heading into April, silver slumped back to US$33.67 on the first day of the month; it then declined sharply to below US$30 following Trump’s tariff announcements on April 2.

Tariff fears lift silver, but industrial demand uncertainty looms

Precious metals, including silver, have benefited from the volatility created by the Trump administration’s constant tariff threats since the beginning of the year. These threats have caused chaos throughout global equity and financial markets, prompting more investors to seek safe-haven assets to stabilize their portfolios.

“We don’t really have any indication yet that industrial demand has weakened. There is, of course, a lot of concern regarding industrial demand, as tariffs could cause demand destruction as costs go up,” he said.

Krauth noted that for solar panels there is an argument that tariffs could positively affect industrial demand if countries have a greater desire for self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on energy imports.

He referenced research by Heraeus Precious Metals about a possible slowdown in demand from China, which accounts for 80 percent of solar panel capacity. However, any slowdown would coincide with a transition from older PERC technology to newer TOPCon cells, which require significantly more silver inputs.

“This, along with the gradual replacement of older PERC solar panels with TOPCon panels, should support silver demand at or near recent levels,” Krauth said.

Recession could provide headwinds

Another potential headwind for silver is the looming prospect of a recession in the US.

At the beginning of 2024, analysts had largely reached a consensus that some form of recession was inevitable.

While real GDP in the US rose 2.8 percent year-on-year for 2024, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDPNow tool shows a projected -2.8 percent growth rate for the first quarter.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis won’t release official real GDP figures until April 30, but the Atlanta Fed’s numbers suggest a troubling fall in GDP that could signal an impending recession.

“When the economy slows down, demand for manufactured goods, including silver, decreases, which means that buying in the next six months is unlikely to be a wise decision,” she said.

Solar panels account for significant demand, with considerable amounts also used in electric vehicles. Tariffs on US vehicle imports and a possible recession could create added pressure for silver.

“Another important factor is silver’s connection to the electric vehicle market. Previously, this sector supported demand for the metal, but now its growth has slowed down. In Europe and China, interest in electric cars is no longer so active, and against the background of economic problems, sales may even decline,” Khandoshko said.

Silver demand from solar panel production stands at 232 million ounces annually, with an additional 80 million ounces used by the electric vehicle sector. A recession could lead consumers to postpone major purchases, such as home improvements or new vehicles, particularly if coupled with the extra costs of tariffs.

Although the impact of tariffs on the economy — and ultimately demand for silver — remains uncertain, the Silver Institute’s latest news release on March 3 indicates a fifth consecutive annual supply deficit.

Silver price outlook for 2025

“I think silver will hold up well and rise on balance over the rest of this year,” Krauth said.

He also noted that, like gold, there have been shipments of physical silver out of vaults in the UK to New York as market participants try to avoid any direct tariffs that may be coming.

Khandoshko suggested silver’s outlook is more closely tied to consumer sentiment. “The situation may also change when the news stops discussing the high probability of a recession in the US,” she remarked.

With Trump announcing a sweeping 10 percent global tariff along with dozens of specific reciprocal tariffs on April 2, there appears to be more instability and uncertainty ahead for the world’s financial systems.

This uncertainty has spread to precious metals, with silver trading lower on April 3 and retreating back toward the US$31 mark. Investors might be taking profits, but it could also be a broader pullback as they determine how to respond in a more aggressively tariffed world. In either scenario, the market may be nearing opportunities.

“There is some risk that we could see a near-term correction in the silver price. I don’t see silver as currently overbought, but gold does appear to be. I think we could get a correction in the gold price, which would likely pull silver lower. I could see silver retreating to the US$29 to US$30 level. That would be an excellent entry point. In that scenario, I’d be a buyer of both the physical metal and the silver miners,” Krauth said.

With increased industrial demand and its traditional safe-haven status, silver may present a more ideological challenge for investors in 2025 as competing forces exert their influence. Ultimately, supply and demand will likely be what drives investors to pursue opportunities more than its safe-haven appeal.

Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Appointment of CEO and Director

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CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt:T2N), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ignacio Mehech, former Country Manager of Albemarle in Chile, as the Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) and director of CleanTech Lithium.

Click link to watch interview with Ignacio Mehech: https://youtu.be/4iMx2vIZw9g

Highlights:

· Mr Mehech spent seven years up to 2024 at Albemarle with the last three years as Country Manager in Chile, managing a workforce of 1,100 employees and key stakeholder relationships, including Government and indigenous communities

· Albemarle is the world’s largest producer of battery grade lithium with Chile accounting for 30 – 40% of its production*

· Native to Chile, Spanish speaking and fluent in English, Mr Mehech has deep leadership and project development experience in lithium production

· Managed high profile engagements with investors, customers, NGOs, analysts, scientists and international government representatives

· Before Albemarle, Mr Mehech led the legal strategy for the El Abra copper operation in Chile, a joint venture with Codelco, and leading US mining company Freeport McMoRan

· Throughout his career Mr Mehech has led profound transformations in organisations to generate sustainable value

· Mr Mehech holds a law degree from the Universidad de Chile and a master’s degree in Energy and Resources Law from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Ignacio Mehech, Chief Executive Officer, CleanTech Lithium PLC said:

‘I’ve been following CleanTech Lithium’s progress in Chile for the past couple of years and have been impressed at the progress that has been achieved, with the Company being one of the most active in Chile in seeking to develop a more sustainable means of producing lithium from Chile’s abundant brine resources.

I’m truly excited to take on the role as CEO to advance CleanTech’s Laguna Verde project and the other business opportunities in Chile. The immediate focus is entering direct negotiations with the Chilean government and progressing the CEOL application for Laguna Verde and delivering the Pre-Feasibility Study to initiate strategic partner conversations. I look forward to leading CleanTech Lithium’s project development alongside a dedicated team and to deliver value to all our stakeholders whilst supporting the ambitions of Chile’s National Lithium Strategy.’

Steve Kesler, Executive Chairman, CleanTech Lithium PLC, said:

‘We are delighted that Ignacio has agreed to join us as CEO. His experience in Chile is invaluable, having been Country Manager for leading lithium producer Albemarle, and working on the EL Abra copper mine in Chile for US mining giant Freeport McMoRan. Ignacio joins CleanTech at a crucial point in our development and his significant experience will be instrumental in leading our Laguna Verde project into the next phase.’

‘I will continue in my role as Executive Chairman intending to move back to being the Company’s Non-Executive Chairman when our Board believes the time is right. I look forward to working with Ignacio and remain confident in the long-term potential of CleanTech Lithium.’

Figure 1: Ignacio Mehech (centre) participating in a panel discussion at the Future Mining and Energy Congress in Santiago, Chile October 2023. Photo credit: Future Mining and Energy Congress

Background on Ignacio Mehech

During his tenure at Albemarle, a US-listed company with a current market cap of around US$6 billion as of 8th April 2025, Mr Mehech played a pivotal role in driving production growth, strategic negotiations, and sustainability initiatives, significantly impacting Albemarle’s operations in Chile and the broader region. Since 2015, Chile has been Albemarle’s largest single operation – depending on market prices – accounting for 30 to 40% of its global production.

A landmark achievement under his guidance was securing the first-ever IRMA (Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance) certification for a lithium operation worldwide at the Salar de Atacama plant-a testament to his commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Previously to Albemarle, Mr Mehech has worked as a legal manager at Freeport-McMoRan, one of the largest copper and molybdenum producers in the world, with multiple assets around the globe. In Chile, it operates SCM El Abra, a joint venture with Codelco, located in Calama and where Mr Mehech was responsible for developing and leading the legal strategy for the business, assuring operational continuity, building relationships with regional authorities, indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

Ignacio Mehech Castellon, aged 42, has held the following directorships and/or partnerships in the past 5 years:

Current

Past

Cobreloa SADP

Fundacion Chilena Del Pacifico

Club Sirio Unido

UN Global Compact, Chilean Chapter

Mr Mehech currently holds no ordinary shares or other securities in the Company.

There is no further information on Ignacio Mehech required to be disclosed under Schedule Two, paragraph (g) (i)-(viii) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

*Statistic taken October 2024 – Albemarle is the world’s largest lithium producer – Mining.com https://www.mining.com/web/ranking-the-worlds-top-lithium-producers/

The information communicated within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain. The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Gordon Stein, Director and CFO.

For further information contact:

CleanTech Lithium PLC

Steve Kesler/Gordon Stein/Nick Baxter

Jersey office: +44 (0) 1534 668 321

Chile office: +562-32239222

Or via Celicourt

Celicourt Communications

Felicity Winkles/Philip Dennis/Ali AlQahtani

+44 (0) 20 7770 6424

cleantech@celicourt.uk

Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser)

Roland Cornish/Asia Szusciak

+44 (0) 20 7628 3396

Fox-Davies Capital Limited (Joint Broker)

Daniel Fox-Davies

+44 (0) 20 3884 8450

daniel@fox-davies.com

Canaccord Genuity (Joint Broker)

James Asensio

+44 (0) 20 7523 4680

Beaumont Cornish Limited (‘Beaumont Cornish’) is the Company’s Nominated Adviser and is authorised and regulated by the FCA. Beaumont Cornish’s responsibilities as the Company’s Nominated Adviser, including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its responsibilities under the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, are owed solely to the London Stock Exchange. Beaumont Cornish is not acting for and will not be responsible to any other persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Beaumont Cornish nor for advising them in relation to the proposed arrangements described in this announcement or any matter referred to in it.

Notes

CleanTech Lithium (AIM:CTL, Frankfurt:T2N) is an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile for the clean energy transition. CleanTech Lithium has two key lithium projects in Chile, Laguna Verde and Viento Andino, and exploration stage project in Arenas Blancas (Salar de Atacama), located in the lithium triangle, a leading centre for battery grade lithium production.

The two most advanced projects: Laguna Verde and Viento Andino are situated within basins controlled by the Company, which affords significant potential development and operational advantages. All three projects have good access to existing infrastructure.

CleanTech Lithium is committed to utilising Direct Lithium Extraction (‘DLE’) with reinjection of spent brine resulting in no aquifer depletion. Direct Lithium Extraction is a transformative technology which removes lithium from brine with higher recoveries, short development lead times and no extensive evaporation pond construction. For more information, please visit: www.ctlithium.com

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Bitcoin Well Enables Lightning Network to Sell Bitcoin in the USA and Announces Shares for Debt Settlement

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Edmonton, Alberta TheNewswire – April 10, 2025 Bitcoin Well Inc. (‘ Bitcoin Well ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) ( TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF ), the non-custodial bitcoin business on a mission to enable independence announces the addition of the Lightning Network for selling bitcoin on the Bitcoin Portal in the USA and a shares for debt settlement.

Lightning Network Addition

Customers can now go directly from bitcoin in their personal Lightning wallets directly to dollars in their bank using the Lightning Network. This will enable smaller transactions with fewer fees for customers of the Bitcoin Portal at bitcoinwell.com, increasing their independence.

Now, when a customer wants to sell bitcoin, they will enter the amount of dollars they want to receive, select their connected bank account, and choose between the Bitcoin and Lightning Network.

Previously, when the customer would sell bitcoin over the Bitcoin Network they had to pay mining fees and wait 4 confirmations before the transfer to their bank was initiated. Now it will happen instantly, with no fees thanks to the addition of the Lightning Network into the Bitcoin Portal at bitcoinwell.com.

Further, due to the non-custodial nature of the Bitcoin Portal, Bitcoin Well customers can hold bitcoin in their wallets longer and benefit from a smoother customer experience. With other platforms the customer would need to fund their bitcoin account balance (which puts their funds at risk), sell the bitcoin and then request the withdrawal to their bank.

From their Bitcoin Well account this happens in one single action. Directly from bitcoin in their personal wallets, to cash in their bank.

Shares for Debt Settlement

The Company is indebted to certain creditors in the total amount of $139,817 as of March 31, 2025 (the ‘Outstanding Debt’), pursuant to certain use of bitcoin agreements and a convertible debenture agreement (collectively, the ‘Agreements’). The Outstanding Debt is interest accrued under the Agreements. Bitcoin Well has elected to settle $104,155 of the Outstanding Debt by issuing 801,190 common shares in the capital of the Company (the ‘Shares’) at a deemed price of $0.13 per Share and will settle $35,662 of the Outstanding Debt by issuing 342,903 Shares at a deemed price of $0.104 per Share (the ‘Debt Settlement’). The Debt Settlement remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. All Shares issued in satisfaction of the Outstanding Debt will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day.

It is anticipated that a director of the Company will participate in the Debt Settlement through a wholly owned subsidiary. Such participation will be considered to be a ‘related party transaction’ within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101’). The Company intends to rely on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of the related party participation in the Debt Settlement as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61- 101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it will involve interested parties, is expected to exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).

About Bitcoin Well

Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this by making bitcoin useful to everyday people to give them the convenience of modern banking and the benefits of bitcoin. We like to think of it as future-proofing money. Our existing Bitcoin ATM and Online Bitcoin Portal business units drive cash flow to help fund this mission.

Join our investor community and follow us on Nostr , , and to keep up to date with our business.

Bitcoin Well contact information

To book a virtual meeting with our Founder & CEO Adam O’Brien please use the following link: https://bitcoinwell.com/meet-adam

For additional investor & media information, please contact:

Adam O’Brien

Tel: 1 888 711 3866

ir@bitcoinwell.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .

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Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward-looking information, which is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘intend’, ‘should’, or the negative thereof and similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to, statements in respect of Bitcoin Well’s business plans, strategy and outlook. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information including, but not limited to, the risk factors described in Bitcoin Well’s annual information form and management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024. Forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents Bitcoin Well’s expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change. Bitcoin Well disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities legislation.

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WESTERN COPPER AND GOLD PROVIDES INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE

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western copper and gold corporation (‘Western’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) is pleased to provide an update on several infrastructure initiatives supporting the development of its Casino Copper-Gold Project (‘ Casino Project’).

Sandeep Singh , President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: ‘Infrastructure is obviously a key piece of the puzzle to bring the Casino Project into production. Reciprocally, the Casino Project is an important lynchpin to improve the infrastructure of the Yukon and the neighboring north. The required initiatives will take time to unfold, but we are pleased with the overall direction of travel with respect to infrastructure and with the Yukon government’s commitment to sustainable mining.

Further, these past several weeks have clearly been disruptive and volatile from an overall economic standpoint. But that volatility has also underscored two specific positive aspects of the Casino Project. First, we have often said that the copper-gold commodity mix makes our project highly resilient. That resilience has shown itself to be incredibly valuable in the last year as the gold price has risen nearly US$750 per ounce. Second, we believe that the groundswell of support politically for mining, and a growing understanding of its role in a more self-reliant Canadian economy, also bodes well for the Casino Project.’

B.C.-Yukon Grid Connect Project

On September 17, 2024 , Natural Resources Canada (‘NRCan’) conditionally approved $40 million in funding to advance pre-feasibility work for a high-voltage transmission energy corridor connecting the isolated Yukon electrical grid to the North American grid in British Columbia . Western is pleased to report that the conditions for this funding have been met by the Yukon Development Corporation (‘YDC’), an entity of the Government of Yukon , which included a 25% YDC funding commitment over and above the $40 million from NRCan. Subsequently, a contribution agreement with NRCan was officially signed in Ottawa on February 14, 2025 , where project planning activities have since commenced. With its significant industrial load, the Casino Project is central to the concept behind the grid connection – its advancement signals confidence in the Casino Project’s potential and its role in shaping the Yukon’s future infrastructure. While Western continues to advance LNG as the Casino Project’s base case power solution, the Company looks forward to working alongside YDC and First Nations to help make the grid connection a success.

Yukon Resource Gateway Project

On March 22, 2025 , the Government of Yukon announced the inclusion of the Dempster Highway in the Yukon Resource Gateway Project (‘Gateway Project’), expanding the scope of the initiative to include Arctic security and regional connectivity. Whilst positive for the Yukon , a portion of funding previously allocated to the Casino Copper-Gold Access Road has been redirected to support this near-term priority. Western remains in close collaboration with the Yukon government, and discussions on future funding are expected to advance as the project moves through the environmental assessment process, which includes the road.

Port of Skagway Transportation Study

Western has completed an updated transportation study evaluating options for shipping concentrate from the Casino Project to the Port of Skagway (‘Skagway’). The study, conducted in collaboration with the Municipality of Skagway and the Government of Yukon , assessed both bulk and containerized transportation methods, assessed infrastructure requirements at Skagway, and provided feasibility-level capital and operating cost estimates across multiple scenarios. Several promising transportation alternatives were identified, with costs broadly in-line with, or lower than, the Company’s 2022 feasibility study estimates.

ABOUT western copper and gold corporation

western copper and gold corporation is developing the Casino Project, Canada’s premier copper-gold mine in the Yukon Territory and one of the most economic greenfield copper-gold mining projects in the world.  For more information, visit www.westerncopperandgold.com .

The Company is committed to working collaboratively with our First Nations and local communities to progress the Casino Project, using internationally recognized responsible mining technologies and practices.

On behalf of the board,

‘Sandeep Singh’

Sandeep Singh
President and CEO
western copper and gold corporation

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘plans’, ‘projects’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘envisages’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘strategy’, ‘goals’, ‘opportunities’, ‘objectives’, or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements herein include statements regarding the timing, funding, and progress of infrastructure initiatives, including the B.C.-Yukon Grid Connect Project, the Yukon Resource Gateway Project, and transportation options to the Port of Skagway. These statements are based on current information and interpretations, which may evolve as discussions with governments continue and additional technical and environmental work is undertaken.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited to the risk of unforeseen challenges in advancing the Casino project, potential impacts on operational continuity, changes in general market conditions that could affect the Company’s performance; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company’s annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure documents.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the timely advancement of infrastructure initiatives, the continued support and collaboration of the Yukon government and other stakeholders, the availability of funding for such initiatives, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein, and in the Company’s annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure document.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, other factors may cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s views as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements will be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law.

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Cizzle Brands Strengthens U.S. Footprint of CWENCH Hydration With Availability at United Supermarkets in Texas

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The placement of CWENCH Hydration at United Supermarkets, a well-known chain of supermarkets in central and northern Texas, is part of Cizzle Brands’ plan to strategically add to its U.S. presence in 2025.

Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) ( the ‘Company’ or ‘Cizzle Brands’) , is pleased to announce that the hydration mix format of its flagship product CWENCH Hydration is being carried by United Supermarkets , a grocery chain with a substantial presence in central and northern Texas, which includes urban areas such as Lubbock, Amarillo, Odessa, and Abilene.

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The 10-count hydration mix format of CWENCH Hydration is sold by United Supermarkets in Texas.

As of April 2025, the original four flavours of CWENCH Hydration (Blue Raspberry, Cherry Lime, Rainbow Swirl, and Berry Crush) are being sold in the 10-count hydration mix packet format in-store at United Supermarkets. All four SKUs are also available through United Supermarkets’ online ordering portal.

United Supermarkets is part of The United Family , which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of S&P MidCap 400 ® component Albertsons Companies, Inc. , one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States. The United Family operates 99 stores under five different banners, serving 1.5 million guests per week in 54 Texas and New Mexico communities.

So far in its Fiscal 2025 year, 20% of the Company’s $5.64 million in net sales took place in the United States. As Cizzle Brands seeks to further scale the market share of CWENCH Hydration across North America, the Company has undertaken initiatives (such as becoming the Official Hydration Partner of USA Hockey) to fortify its U.S. footprint, alongside the strategic selection of retail partners such as United Supermarkets in key geographic areas.

CWENCH Hydration is already carried across the Life Time chain of athletic country clubs in the United States, including at over 30 locations across the state of Texas. This placement with United Supermarkets is therefore expected to complement the brand’s existing presence in several Texas regions.

Cizzle Brands’ Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer John Celenza commented, ‘Each market is different in terms of the optimal tactics for launching a sports nutrition brand. This is why we’re taking a patient, strategic, and selective approach to establishing CWENCH Hydration in specific U.S. markets, partnering with established and well-known local chains who have the reach and the capabilities to introduce the product to our target audience. We are proud to have CWENCH Hydration carried by United Supermarkets in Texas, and we look forward to building out our distribution pipeline in this dynamic and high-growth region of the United States.’

About Cizzle Brands Corporation

Cizzle Brands Corporation is a sports nutrition company that is elevating the game in health and wellness. Through extensive collaboration and testing with leading athletes and trainers across several elite sports, Cizzle Brands has launched two leading product lines in the sports nutrition category: (i) CWENCH Hydration, a better-for-you sports drink that is now carried in over 1,800 locations in Canada, the United States, and Europe; and (ii) Spoken Nutrition, a premium brand of athlete-grade nutraceuticals that carry the prestigious NSF Certified for Sport ® qualification. All Cizzle Brands products are designed to help people achieve their best in both competitive sports and in living a healthy, vibrant, active lifestyle.

For more information about Cizzle Brands, please visit: https://www.cizzlebrands.com/

For more information about CWENCH Hydration, please visit: https://www.cwenchhydration.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

Cizzle Brands Corporation

‘John Celenza’

John Celenza, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer

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This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ which may include, but is not limited to, information with respect to the activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as, but not limited to: new products of the Company and potential sales and distribution opportunities. Such forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words and phrases such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, or ‘believes’ or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to the Company.

Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other risk factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such risks include risks related to increased competition and current global financial conditions, access and supply risks, reliance on key personnel, operational risks, regulatory risks, financing, capitalization and liquidity risks. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation, except as otherwise required by law, to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors change.

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Head of Corporate Development
investors@cizzlebrands.com
1-844-588-2088

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