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Toronto, Ontario November 20, 2025 TheNewswire – Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. ( ‘Noble’ or the ‘Company’ ) (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT: NB7, OTCQB:NLPXF) is pleased to provide the following updates.

Private Placement

Noble closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the ‘ Private Placement ‘).  (Please see Noble’s news release of November 10, 2025.)  Noble raised gross proceeds of approximately $1,027,997.94 (before fees and expenses) through the issuance of 17,133,299 flow-through common share units (‘ FT Units ‘) priced at $0.06 per unit.  Each FT Unit was comprised of one common share issued as a ‘flow-through share’ as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and designated as a flow-through common share (‘ FT Share ‘), and one-half non-flow-through common share purchase warrant, with  each full warrant being exercisable for two years for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.10 per share.  In this Private Placement, Noble issued a total of 17,133,299 FT Shares and 8,566,649 warrants.

In connection with the Private Placement, Noble paid aggregate cash commissions of approximately $43,050 and issued a total of 647,497 broker warrants, each such broker warrant being exercisable for two years for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.06 per share.

All securities issued in this Private Placement are subject to a four month hold period.

The closing proceeded after conditional approval of the Private Placement was granted by the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘ Exchange ‘), and remains subject to final approval of the Exchange, as well as any other required regulatory approvals.

Noble intends to use the proceeds raised through the Private Placement to fund exploration expenditures on the Company’s properties located in Ontario.

Extension of Warrants

Noble has extended the term of a total of 7,933,3333 common share purchase warrants (the ‘ Extended Warrants ‘) that were issued as part of two of the Company’s previously completed private placements in 2022 and 2023. The Extended Warrants are now due to expire in November 2027 and December 2027. For further details, please refer to the news release issued by the Company on November 6, 2025. Noble has received final approval of the Exchange for the extension of the Extended Warrants.

Noble intends to notify each holder of the Extended Warrants, but it will not issue replacement warrant certificates unless requested by holders. Original warrant certificates must be presented to the Company in order to effect the exercise of the Extended Warrants.

About Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company, which has holdings of securities in Canada Nickel Company Inc., Homeland Nickel Inc., East Timmins Nickel Inc. (20%), and its interest in the Holdsworth gold exploration property in the area of Wawa, Ontario.

Noble holds mineral and/or exploration rights in ~70,000ha in Northern Ontario and ~24,000ha elsewhere in Quebec upon which it plans to generate option/joint venture exploration programs.

Noble holds mineral rights and/or exploration rights in ~18,000 hectares in the Timmins-Cochrane areas of Northern Ontario known as Project 81, ~2,215 hectares in Thomas Twp/Timmins, as well as an additional 20% interest in ~38,700 hectares in the Timmins area and ~175 hectares of mining claims in Central Newfoundland. Project 81 hosts diversified drill-ready gold, nickel-cobalt and base metal exploration targets at various stages of exploration. Noble also holds ~4,600 hectares in the Nagagami Carbonatite Complex and its ~3,200 hectares in the Boulder Project both near Hearst, Ontario.  ~3,700 hectares in the Buckingham Graphite Property, ~10,152 hectares in the Havre St Pierre  Nickel, Copper, PGM property, and ~1,573 hectares in the Cere-Villebon Nickel, Copper, PGM property, ~569 hectare Uranium/Rare Earth property (Chateau), ~461 hectare Uranium/Molybdenum property (Taser North),  ~4,465 hectares REE Mehmet Property, and the ~3,000 hectare Gull Lake REE Property all of which are in the province of Quebec .

https://www.noblemineralexploration.com

Noble’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ‘NOB’.

Cautionary Statement

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange and securities regulators.  Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

H. Vance White, President

Phone:        416-214-2250

Fax:                416-367-1954

Email: info@noblemineralexploration.com

Investor Relations: ir@noblemineralexploration.com

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Joe Cavatoni, senior market strategist, Americas, at the World Gold Council, looks back on gold’s performance in 2025 and forward to what could be coming in 2026.

In his view, risk and uncertainty are key gold drivers that are likely to stay in place next year.

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

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (November 19) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$89,503.92, down by 3.5 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$88,540.26 and its highest was US$92,074.61.

Bitcoin price performance, November 19, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

Ether (ETH) was at US$2,942.52, down 5.8 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price on Wednesday was US$2,872.51 and its highest was US$3,093.82.

Altcoin price update

  • XRP (XRP) was priced at US$2.04, down by 8.4 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the period was US$2.03 and its highest was US$2.14.
  • Solana (SOL) was trading at US$132.84, down by 6.2 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$130.72 and its highest was US$138.25.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Derivatives markets witnessed significant long position liquidations totaling approximately US$68.99 million for Bitcoin and US$117.35 million for Ether. The dominance of long liquidations highlights persistent bearish pressure and forced deleveraging across the derivatives ecosystem, exacerbated by price drops below key support levels.

Meanwhile, open interest in Bitcoin rose by 1.5 percent, reaching US$66.11 billion, and Ether’s open interest increased by 1.64 percent to US$37.78 billion, signaling continued trader engagement despite recent volatility.

Bitcoin’s relative strength index is at 32.54, indicating that the cryptocurrency is in oversold territory. That suggests potential for a near-term technical bounce, although the market remains vulnerable.

Funding rates remain slightly positive, with Ether at 0.008 and Bitcoin at 0.01, implying that the perpetual futures market still carries a mild premium for longs, despite liquidation pressure. This delicate funding rate environment reflects cautiously bullish sentiment mixed with forced position unwinds.

Traders should watch open interest trends and funding rates closely to gauge whether the market stabilizes, or if continued downside liquidity pressure will push Bitcoin and Ether toward lower technical support zones — near US$88,000 for Bitcoin, and closer to US$2,800 for Ether. This dynamic underscores the high risk and opportunity for derivatives traders navigating the current oversold but volatile crypto market conditions.

Today’s crypto news to know

21shares launches spot Solana ETF in US

Despite a volatile market, 21shares has successfully launched its spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), TSOL, in the US. It debuted with more than US$100 million in assets under management.

This is the fifth Solana-focused ETF in the US and it offers a key feature: the ability for holders to indirectly earn staking rewards from underlying SOL tokens, enhancing its appeal. Its number for assets under management at launch underscores persistent investor demand for regulated altcoin exposure.

TSOL’s success could be a leading indicator for further crypto ETF innovation, with forecasts predicting over 100 new altcoin ETFs by 2026. This influx is expected to inject significant institutional capital into altcoins like SOL, potentially legitimizing them further and boosting token prices.

Kraken files confidential IPO with SEC

Kraken announced it has confidentially filed a registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a significant step toward becoming a publicly traded company.

The offering is contingent on SEC review and market conditions. This filing follows others, like Grayscale’s, aligning Kraken with major US crypto exchanges like Gemini and Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN). Kraken’s IPO pursuit signals the growing maturity and institutional acceptance of crypto exchanges. A public listing would provide capital for expansion, increase visibility and transparency and potentially boost investor confidence.

More broadly, a successful IPO for Kraken would be a landmark event, cementing crypto exchanges’ transition from niche startups to mainstream financial infrastructure.

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

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Q3 2025 Quarter Highlights

  • Record Q3 2025 production of 9,165 Gold Equivalent Ounces (GEOs)
  • Q3 2025 sales of 7,709 GEOs
  • Q3 Operating income of US$14.2M; Net Income of US$1.3M after US$6.4M of Exploration costs
  • Consolidated cash costs of $1,500 per GEO sold and consolidated all-in sustaining costs (‘AISC’) of $1,825 for Q3 2025
  • US$34.6M in cash, 1,688 unsold gold ounces, working capital of US$46.7M and no debt
  • The Company is on track to achieve its annual production guidance of 31,000 to 41,000 GEOs, annual cash cost of $1,800-1,900 per GEO sold and AISC of $1,950-2,100 per GEO sold for 2025

Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR,OTC:HSTXF) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) (‘Heliostar’ or the ‘Company’) today reported unaudited financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025 (‘Q3 2025’), which corresponds to the second quarter of Heliostar’s fiscal reporting year 2025. Results are presented in US dollars, unless stated.

Heliostar CEO, Charles Funk, commented, ‘In Q3, Heliostar continued to generate strong cash flow from our operating mines. We grew production and strengthened our capital position while significantly reinvesting across the portfolio. In Q3, this included significant drill programs at Ana Paula and La Colorada, economic studies for La Colorada and Ana Paula as well as permissions and preparations to restart mining at San Agustin. Our strong cash balance has allowed us to internally fund this restart. This gives us a clear path to generate cash flow from operations which will fund the ongoing development of Ana Paula with little-to-no equity dilution.’

‘Our recently released PEA for Ana Paula shows that the additional 101,000 ounces per year of production at an all-in sustaining cost of just $1,011/oz will be a significant cash flow generator for Heliostar, supporting growth through the next decade. The cash generated by being a producer in the current gold price environment affords us opportunities to accelerate our plan to become a mid-tier producer with 500,000 ounces per year before the end of the decade.’

Third Quarter 2025 Quarterly Conference Call

Heliostar will host a quarterly conference call on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Eastern Time/11:00 AM Pacific Time. The call will provide a corporate update following the release of our financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2025.

Please use the link here to register for the call or visit the Company website at www.heliostarmetals.com.

Q3 2025 Operational and Financial Highlights

Total gold production of 9,165 gold equivalent ounces (‘GEO’) (8,949 gold ounces) in Q3 2025. Gold production was realized from mining the Junkyard Stockpile at the La Colorada mine, as well as re-leaching the previously stacked ore at the La Colorada and the San Agustin mines. Production year-to-date January – September 2025 (‘YTD’) remains on track to achieve the lower half of the 2025 guidance issued by the Company on February 4, 2025, of 31,000-41,000 GEOs.

Total Cash Cost of $1,500 per GEO produced in Q3 2025. The combined YTD cash cost (see ‘Non-IFRS Measures’) is $1,405 per GEO.

Total AISC of $1,825 per GEO sold in Q3 2025. The increase from Q2 reflects a change in calculation methodology to include corporate General and Administrative (‘G&A’) and stock based compensation costs, expensed exploration incurred in the period, and remove previously-included by-product credits. The higher AISC is also a function of fewer GEOs sold in the period compared to Q2 2025. The consolidated YTD AISC (see ‘Non-IFRS Measures) is $1,799 per GEO sold.

Total Cash Costs and AISC are below the 2025 guidance range due to higher production relative to the budget. The Company anticipates materially higher costs in Q4 due to one-off sustainable capital investment incurred to restart mining from the Corner Area. These expenses are anticipated to return to lower rates in early 2026 at San Agustin.

Mine Operating Earnings of $14.2 million in Q3 2025. The Company continued to report strong results in Q3 2025 with steady operating unit costs and operating margin benefiting from selling into a rising gold market. Mine operating earnings YTD 2025 are $40 million.

Net income attributable to shareholders of $1.3 million, or $0.01 per share, for Q3 2025. Net income of $1.3 million ($0.01 per share) for Q3 2025 compared to a net income attributable to shareholders of $1.9 million ($0.01 per share) for Q2 2025. This was due to the increased exploration expense as drilling activities at Ana Paula ramped up and lower GEO sales volume in the quarter.

Strengthened financial position and liquidity: On September 30, 2025, the Company had cash of $34.6 million and working capital (defined as current assets less current liabilities) of $46.7 million. The cash position decreased compared to Q2 due to the increase in exploration spending. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had 1,688 unsold ounces (worth approx. $6.9M at current spot gold prices) and no debt.

Maintained stable production at La Colorada mine. The mining of new ore restarted at the Junkyard Stockpile in January 2025. Production from the Junkyard Stockpile was steady during Q3 2025, with operating costs as expected, grade in line with the reserve model and ore tonnes reconciling slightly higher than expected. Production YTD 2025 was 13,328 GEOs (12,883 gold ounces). Ore feed from the Junkyard Stockpile is planned to continue into 2026, with other historical stockpiles identified to provide additional material to be crushed and stacked on the leach pad thereafter. Further, subject to receiving certain land access approvals, the Company intends to expand the Veta Madre pit to exploit its 43k ounces of gold reserves. In addition, drilling is ongoing at Veta Madre Plus with the aim of adding this additional Indicated material into a near-term mine plan in short order.

Restart of mining at San Agustin. Preparation work to commence mining is underway at San Agustin from the Corner area following the receipt of all necessary approvals to restart mining in Q3. The Company anticipates stacking first ore in December with production from the Corner starting near year end and continuing into 2027. Recoverable reserves at the Corner are estimated at 44.5k ounces of gold.

Strong economics and continued drilling success at Ana Paula drive additional investment. On November 6, 2025, the Company announced the results of a Preliminary Economic Study (PEA) for Ana Paula. These showed attractive economics at a conservative gold price driven by production of 101koz/yr after ramp up at an average all-in sustaining cost of $1,011/oz. On the back of this positive outcome, the Company has announced its intention to complete the underground decline access to the deposit in 2026. Technical and regulatory programs are being advanced in parallel and will continue through 2026 to complete a bankable feasibility study in early 2027.

Preparation of updated technical reports. The Company announced the results of an updated technical report for the La Colorada Mine on October 17, 2025, and is concluding an updated prefeasibility study (‘PFS’) for the Cerro del Gallo Project. The Company plans to release the results of the Cerro del Gallo PFS in Q4 2025 and continues to advance the Ana Paula Project feasibility study.

Operational and Financial Results

Results are reported for the three months ended September 30, 2025, which corresponds to the second quarter of Heliostar’s fiscal reporting year 2026.

A summary of the Company’s consolidated operational and financial results for the reporting period is presented below:

Key Performance Metrics Q3 2025 Q3 2024
Operational
Gold produced 8,949 0
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) produced 9,165 0
Gold sold 7,552 0
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) sold 7,709 0
Cash cost1 per GEOs sold $1,500 0
All-in sustaining costs1 (‘AISC’) per GEOs sold $1,825 0
Financial (in ‘000s)
Revenues $26,765 0
Mine operating earnings $14,243 0
Exploration expenses $6,411 $1,865
Net income (loss) $1,256 ($3,770)
Cash $34,576 $720
Total assets $129,881 $21,273
Working Capital $46,700 ($4,393)

 

  1. Non-IFRS measure. Refer to the ‘Non-IFRS Measures’ section of this news release.

Operational Review

Consolidated Production and Costs

Q3 2025 was the Company’s fourth reporting period with metals production. The Company had no production in Q3 2024.

Production of 9,165 GEOs (8,949 gold ounces) for Q3 2025 was reported from the La Colorada mine and the San Agustin mine. In late Q2, the El Castillo mine ceased production and reclamation commenced at the start of Q3. The combined YTD 2025 production of 25,642 GEOs (24,988 gold ounces) is consistent with the 2025 guidance issued by the Company. Heliostar is on track to achieve the lower half of the 2025 production guidance of 31,000-41,000 GEOs with the several week delay in being able to restart San Agustin pushing production from that asset into 2026.

The combined cash costs for the producing operations were $1,500 per GEO sold, and the consolidated AISC was $1,825 per GEO sold. The combined cash costs and AISC are currently in line with the 2025 guidance issued by the Company. Full-year results are expected to be within the guidance range of $1,800-$1,950/GEO for Cash Costs and $1,950-$2,100/GEO for AISC.

La Colorada Mine

Operating results for Q3 2025 were as follows:

La Colorada Q3 2025 YTD 2025
Gold produced oz 5,311 12,883
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) produced GEO 5,479 13,328
Gold sold oz 4,122 10,865
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) sold GEO 4,229 11,205
Cash cost1 $/GEO sold 1,592 1,354
All-in sustaining costs1 (‘AISC’) $/GEO sold 1,648 1,439

 

In January 2025, mining of new ore restarted at the Junkyard Stockpile by the Company, alongside re-leach activities of ore stacked by previous operators.

During the reporting period, the La Colorada mine produced 5,479 GEOs (5,311 gold ounces). Total revenues of $14.7 million were reported from sales of 4,229 GEOs. The increase in production compared to Q2 was driven by higher grades placed on the leach pad and the first full quarter of solution flow from the leach pad after restart of operations. Production from the leach pad has increased steadily throughout the year and continues to meet all expected parameters.

For the reporting period, cash costs were $1,592 per GEO ($1,354 per GEO YTD 2025). AISC was $1,648 per GEO ($1,439 per GEO YTD 2025), on track to be at the lower end or below 2025 AISC guidance of $1,850-$1,975/GEO.

The Company plans to continue mining of the Junkyard Stockpile through 2025 and into 2026, with other historical stockpiles identified to provide additional, continued feed to the crushers thereafter. Further, subject to receiving certain land access approvals, the Company intends to expand the Veta Madre pit to exploit 43k ounces of gold reserve, which will be timed sequentially with the ore feeds from the historical stockpiles. Drilling is ongoing to define the mineralization at Veta Madre Plus, with the aim of bringing it into the near-term mine plan in short order.

Subsequent to the reporting period, Heliostar released the results of an updated technical report for La Colorada showing and increased resource and a lower capital expenditure. This showed a mine with a six-year life producing 286k gold ounces at an AISC of $1,626 per GEO. This resulted in upside case economics of an NPV5% of $243.3M and an IRR of 168.4% at a $3,500/oz gold price. For more details, see the press release here.

San Agustin Mine

Operating results for Q3 2025 were as follows:

San Agustin Q3 2025 YTD 2025
Gold produced oz 3,638 11,613
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) produced GEO 3,686 11,815
Gold sold oz 3,430 12,182
Gold equivalent ounces (‘GEOs’) sold GEO 3,480 12,373
Cash cost1 $/GEO sold $ 1,389 1,437
All-in sustaining costs1 (‘AISC’) $/GEO sold $ 1,587 1,546

 

In September 2024, the previous owners of San Agustin placed the mine under care and maintenance, with metals production continuing from the re-leaching of leach pads.

During the reporting period, the San Agustin mine produced 3,686 GEOs (3,638 gold ounces). Total revenues of $12.1 million were reported from sales of 3,480 GEOs. Re-leaching performance continued well above expectations in the quarter as a result of enhanced recovery initiatives conducted earlier in the year. Gold production through the first nine months of the year exceeded full-year 2025 guidance for re-leaching from the mine.

For the reporting period, cash costs were $1,389 per GEO ($1,437 per GEO YTD 2025). AISC was $1,587 per GEO ($1,546 per GEO YTD 2025), YTD on track to achieve full year AISC guidance of $1,700-$1,850/GEO.

During the quarter, the Company completed all regulatory requirements to enable the restart of mining at San Agustin from the Corner area (see News Release dated July 22, 2025). Work to commence mining of the Corner Area cut back was undertaken subsequently, including moving road access, a power line and contractor selection. First ore is on track to be stacked on the leach pad in the coming weeks. Initial gold production from this new material is expected to start near year end 2025 and continue into 2027. Recoverable reserves at the Corner are estimated at 44.5k ounces of gold.

Ana Paula Project

Development and Exploration expenditures at the flagship Ana Paula Project were $3.9 million in Q3 2025 ($1.8 million in Q3 2024).

During Q3 2025, the Company progressed its ongoing 15,000 metre drilling program at Ana Paula with the objective of delivering mineral reserves to support a 10-year life of mine in the Feasibility Study planned to be released in 1H 2027. On October 6, 2025, the Company announced results from the infill drill program (including 88.1m metres at 8.82 g/t) and the addition of a third rig. Subsequent to quarter end on November 18, 2025, the Company announced additional infill results of 83.2m of 17.4 g/t and 70.7m of 9.38 g/t. The drill program continues to successfully define wide zones of high grade mineralization.

Subsequent to the reporting period, Heliostar released the results of a Preliminary Economic Study (PEA) for Ana Paula showing strong economics at a conservative gold price. This showed a mine with a nine year life producing 101koz/yr after ramp up at an AISC of $1,011/oz. This resulted in upside case economics of an NPV5% of $1,012M, an IRR of 51.3% and average annual after-tax free cash flow of $168M at a $3,800/oz gold price. For more details, see the press release here.

Cerro del Gallo Project

During Q3 2025, the Company conducted advanced study work towards releasing a prefeasibility study for the Cerro del Gallo project based on information collected by previous owners. This work includes updated resources and reserves based on an updated gold price as well as better definition of transition material and an optimized mining and stacking plan. The results of this study are planned to be released in the coming weeks. All major environmental and other permits will need to be obtained before an investment decision can be considered by the Company.

Funding Overview

In the three months ended September 30, 2025, 5,916,250 warrants and 766,250 stock options were exercised for total proceeds of $1.5 million and 1,299,579 RSUs were converted.

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had no debt.

Change of Year End

The Company has changed its financial year-end from March 31 of each year to December 31 of each year. The next financial year-end of the Company will occur on December 31, 2025, for the nine months then ended.

Non-IFRS Measures. This news release refers to certain financial measures, such as all-in-sustaining costs, which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. These measures may differ from those made by other companies and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such measures as reported by other companies. These measures have been derived from the Company’s financial statements because the Company believes that they are of assistance in understanding the results of operations and its financial position. Certain additional disclosures for these specified financial measures have been incorporated by reference and can be found in the Company’s MD&A for Q3 2025, available on SEDAR+.

Cash costs. The Company uses cash costs per gold equivalent ounce sold to monitor its operating performance internally. The most directly comparable measure prepared in accordance with IFRS is cost of sales. The Company believes this measure provides investors and analysts with useful information about its underlying cash costs of operations. The Company also believes it is a relevant metric used to understand its operating profitability and ability to generate cash flow. Cash costs are measures developed by metals companies in an effort to provide a comparable standard; however, there can be no assurance that the Company’s reporting of these non-GAAP financial measures are similar to those reported by other mining companies. They are widely reported in the metals mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning and are disclosed in addition to IFRS measures. Cash costs include production costs, refinery and transportation costs and extraordinary mining duty. Cash costs exclude non-cash depreciation and depletion and site share-based compensation. Production costs include mining, crushing, processing, and direct overhead at the operation sites.

AISC. AISC more fully defines the total costs associated with producing precious metals. The AISC is calculated based on guidelines published by the World Gold Council (WGC), which were first issued in 2013. In light of new accounting standards and to support further consistency of application, the WGC published an updated Guidance Note in 2018. Other companies may calculate this measure differently because of differences in underlying principles and policies applied. Differences may also arise due to a different definition of sustaining versus growth capital. Note that in respect of AISC metrics within the technical reports, because such economics are disclosed at the project level, corporate general and administrative expenses were not included in the AISC calculations. AISC per GEO includes mining, processing, direct overhead, reclamation and sustaining capital.

Statement of Qualified Persons

Gregg Bush, P.Eng., Mike Gingles, and Stewart Harris, P. Geo., Qualified Persons, as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, have reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release and have approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Bush is employed as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, Mr. Gingles is employed as Vice President of Corporate Development, and Mr. Harris is employed as Exploration Manager.

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.

Heliostar aims to grow to become a mid-tier gold producer. The Company is focused on increasing production and developing new resources at the La Colorada and San Agustin mines in Mexico, and on developing the 100% owned Ana Paula Project in Guerrero, Mexico.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Charles Funk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: charles.funk@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045
Rob Grey
Investor Relations Manager
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: rob.grey@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045

 

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

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain ‘Forward-Looking Statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and ‘forward-looking information’ under applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘target’, ‘plan’, ‘forecast’, ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘schedule’ and similar words or expressions, identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things: the Company’s goal of becoming a mid-tier producer, the mine performance, production plans and the free cashflow generation from our operating mines, all profits generated from operations to be reinvested directly into our Companies growth and this reinvestment will focus on expanding production and growing resources across our portfolio.

Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information relating to the terms and completion of the Facility, any future mineral production, liquidity, and future exploration plans are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the receipt of necessary approvals, price of metals; no escalation in the severity of public health crises or ongoing military conflicts; costs of exploration and development; the estimated costs of development of exploration projects; and the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner and its ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms.

These statements reflect the Company’s respective current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of other assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: precious metals price volatility; risks associated with the conduct of the Company’s mining activities in foreign jurisdictions; regulatory, consent or permitting delays; risks relating to reliance on the Company’s management team and outside contractors; risks regarding exploration and mining activities; the Company’s inability to obtain insurance to cover all risks, on a commercially reasonable basis or at all; currency fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations; risks relating to project financing and equity issuances; risks and unknowns inherent in all mining projects, including the inaccuracy of reserves and resources, metallurgical recoveries and capital and operating costs of such projects; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties; laws and regulations governing the environment, health and safety; the ability of the communities in which the Company operates to manage and cope with the implications of public health crises; the economic and financial implications of public health crises, ongoing military conflicts and general economic factors to the Company; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; employee relations, labour unrest or unavailability; the Company’s interactions with surrounding communities; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired assets; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the Company; litigation risk; and the factors identified under the caption ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s public disclosure documents. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.

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Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH ) (OTCQX: SYHBF ) (Frankfurt: SC1P ) (‘Skyharbour’, ‘SYH’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC (‘EMC’), for a 12-month marketing and investor awareness campaign, commencing on November 20 th 2025, for a upfront, non-refundable fee of USD $200,000. Pursuant to an agreement dated November 20 th 2025, EMC will assist the Company with the design, development, and dissemination of approved corporate information, as well as general investor outreach activities conducted through its internal marketing channels and broker-focused networks. Services under the agreement may include electronic media and webcast support, drafting or assembling approved corporate materials, distribution through EMC’s email databases, and communications with brokers and institutions selected by EMC. The engagement of Emerging Markets Consulting remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. EMC is an arm’s length party to the Company and to the Company’s knowledge EMC does not currently own any securities of the Company as of the date hereof. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement between EMC and the Company and EMC nor will any of its affiliates receive any shares or options from the Company as compensation for services under the agreement.

About Emerging Markets Consulting LLC:

Based in Orlando, Florida, Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC (EMC) brings multiple decades of combined experience in the investor relations industry. EMC is an international investor relations firm with affiliates around the world. EMC is relationship-driven and results-oriented with the goal of seeking attractive emerging companies and concentrating its resources and efforts to serve a limited number of high-quality clients. EMC is a syndicate of investor relations consultants consisting of stockbrokers, investment bankers, fund managers and institutions that actively seek opportunities in the microcap and small-cap equity markets. For more information, visit EMC’s website at https://emergingmarketsconsulting.com/ .

About Skyharbour Resources Ltd.:

Skyharbour holds an extensive portfolio of uranium exploration projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin and is well positioned to benefit from improving uranium market fundamentals with interest in thirty-seven projects covering over 616,000 hectares (over 1.5 million acres) of land. Skyharbour has acquired from Denison Mines, a large strategic shareholder of the Company, a 100% interest in the Moore Uranium Project, which is located 15 kilometres east of Denison’s Wheeler River project and 39 kilometres south of Cameco’s McArthur River uranium mine. Moore is an advanced-stage uranium exploration property with high-grade uranium mineralization in several zones at the Maverick Corridor. Adjacent to the Moore Project is the Russell Lake Uranium Project, which hosts widespread uranium mineralization in drill intercepts over a large property area with exploration upside potential. The Company is actively advancing these projects through exploration and drilling programs.

Skyharbour also has joint ventures with industry leaders Denison Mines, Orano Canada Inc., Azincourt Energy, and Thunderbird Resources at the Russell, Preston, East Preston, and Hook Lake Projects, respectively. The Company also has several active earn-in option partners, including CSE-listed Basin Uranium Corp. at the Mann Lake Uranium Project; TSX-V listed North Shore Uranium at the Falcon Project; UraEx Resources at the South Dufferin and Bolt Projects; Hatchet Uranium at the Highway Project; CSE-listed Mustang Energy at the 914W Project; and TSX-V listed Terra Clean Energy at the South Falcon East Project.

In aggregate, Skyharbour has now signed earn-in option agreements with partners that total to potentially over $76 million in partner-funded exploration expenditures and over $42 million in cash and share payments coming into Skyharbour, assuming that these partner companies complete their entire earn-ins at the respective projects.

Skyharbour’s goal is to maximize shareholder value through new mineral discoveries, committed long-term partnerships, and the advancement of exploration projects in geopolitically favourable jurisdictions.

Skyharbour’s Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
http://www.skyharbourltd.com/_resources/images/SKY-SaskProject-Locator-2025-11-14-Updated.jpg

To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Company’s website at www.skyharbourltd.com .

Skyharbour Resources Ltd.

‘Jordan Trimble’

Jordan Trimble
President and CEO

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Corporate Communications Manager
Skyharbour Resources Ltd.
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  • Oklahoma got rewarded for beating Alabama, but not by a lot.
  • Alabama’s season became shaky with its fall, and Texas’ CFP hopes are all but dead.
  • There are some questionable teams in the bottom half of the rankings.

Some seismic events occurred in Week 12 that dramatically affected the College Football Playoff race. Did the selection committee react to those affairs correctly?

There’s no such thing as continuity in college football, evident in the latest weekend of action with two top 10 teams in Alabama and Texas losing while the teams that beat them in Georgia and Oklahoma boosting their resumes. Those results − among others − shifted how several squads are positioned, and there’s bound to be some elation or frustration from where they are slotted heading into Week 13.

With the pressure turning up on the selection committee with just two weeks left in the regular season, here are the grades for every single team in the Nov. 18 release of the College Football Playoff rankings.

1. Ohio State: A+

The Buckeyes have a strong grip on the No. 1 spot, and it would take a loss for Ohio State to go down the rankings.

2. Indiana: A+

No nail-biting was needed against Wisconsin, and Indiana affirms its positioning at the two spot.

3. Texas A&M: A+

After needing some dramatic heroics to beat South Carolina, the perfect record keeps Texas A&M from dropping down.

4. Georgia: A+

With Alabama’s loss and the win over Texas, the Bulldogs rightfully have a chance for a first-round bye.

5. Texas Tech: A

6. Mississippi: B+

It nearly got dangerous against Florida, yet Mississippi gets to move up a spot after a shaky performance.

7. Oregon: B-

The goal for Oregon is to obviously beat Southern California, but there has to be some worry about its fate if it doesn’t win.

8. Oklahoma: B

Beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa is one of the best wins of the season, but Oklahoma likely hoped for a bigger jump.

9. Notre Dame: A-

Dominating Pittsburgh was an impressive victory that could have rewarded Notre Dame with a move up, but the resume is hard to compare to the Sooners.

10. Alabama: C+

Even with four wins against ranked teams, Alabama was reminded the Florida State loss still carries weight, and the playoff outlook looks unfortunately shaky.

11. BYU: B-

The one-loss Cougars still have a chance for an at-large spot, but some more help is going to be needed.

12. Utah: B+

As long as BYU stays ahead, it’s a long shot for Utah to get into the field.

13. Miami: A-

Yes, Miami is the ACC’s best chance in the playoff. But the Hurricanes also don’t control their destiny for the automatic spot.

14. Vanderbilt: A

Good on the committee for not moving Vanderbilt up on an off week. It’ll be interesting to see if teams behind can leapfrog over the Commodores.

15. Southern California: A-

A case could be made for USC to jump ahead over Vanderbilt after a gritty win over Iowa, but the playoff still is possible if the Trojans beat Oregon.

16. Georgia Tech: D-

That was an odd performance against one-win Boston College. Georgia Tech should have dropped at least a spot.

17. Texas: D+

The dramatic free fall ensures Texas needs a miracle to make the playoff, but even with three losses, the resume is better than the Yellow Jackets.

18. Michigan: B-

The Wolverines get lucky staying put after they barely got past a scrappy Northwestern squad.

19. Virginia: B

The position still isn’t ideal, but the automatic spot through an ACC title remains more than possible for Virginia.

20. Tennessee: C+

Nothing much to brag about beating New Mexico State, yet Tennessee takes advantage of other teams losing and moves up three spots.

21. Illinois: A-

22. Missouri: C

By avoiding a three-game losing streak, Missouri gets to jump back in the rankings and help Alabama, Vanderbilt and Texas A&M look better.

23. Houston: F

Even at 8-2, Houston barely survived Central Florida and got outplayed by four-win West Virginia before that.

24. Tulane: C+

25. Arizona State: B-

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The U.S. men’s national team hammered Uruguay 5-1 to close out the year on Tuesday, a performance that was made even more impressive due to the number of mainstays that weren’t on the field.

But Mauricio Pochettino did not want to look at Tuesday’s win in that context, with the coach angrily responding to two questions in his press conference about missing ‘regulars.’

“I don’t want to be negative, but I hate the ‘no regular players’ [question],” Pochettino said after the game.

“What does this mean? It’s USA playing, it’s the national team. Stop with that mindset. Every time our decision to pick a starting XI, it’s the U.S. men’s national team playing.

‘After one year, I think you need to really know me that I hate to talk in this way. It’s so disrespectful because I think we need to give credit to all the guys that today were involved and [against] Paraguay too.’

Several players considered integral to the USMNT weren’t involved in the team’s November camp, including Christian Pulisic, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie, and Malik Tillman.

In addition, Pochettino completely rotated his squad after Saturday’s 2-1 win over Paraguay, with only Matt Freese and Sergiño Dest keeping their place for the Uruguay match.

The result was a lineup that averaged just 14 caps. Dest was the most experienced player in the XI with 37 international appearances.

But an inexperienced USMNT side ran roughshod over the Uruguayans, as defender Alex Freeman scored a brace and was joined on the scoresheet by Sebastian Berhalter, Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann. The goals from Freeman, Berhalter and Tessmann were their first on the international level.

Pochettino has made a point to integrate new faces into the team during his tenure, fostering a spirit of competition that wasn’t always present under his predecessor Gregg Berhalter.

That ethos was manifested in a fiery post-game press conference, during which Pochettino said he felt like his team had lost 5-1 rather than the opposite.

“I am the USA coach. Tell me which ‘regular players’ you are talking about?” Pochettino asked. “I don’t understand what ‘regular players’ means.’

The USMNT closed out 2025 on a five-game unbeaten run against World Cup-qualified sides, with four of those matches ending in wins.

The next, and final time the USMNT will convene before the World Cup roster is named will be in March, when Pochettino’s side will reportedly face Belgium and Portugal.

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Major League Baseball is returning to Dyersville, Iowa, in 2026 for a third ‘Field of Dreams’ game.

After refraining from playing in the Iowa cornfields in 2023, 2024 and 2025, MLB, in partnership with Netflix, is coming back to the beloved ballpark and bringing it to fans across the country. The televised game will take place on Aug. 13, 2026.

The previous two installments of the ‘Field of Dreams’ game were both met with incredible warmth from fans. In fact, the first edition in 2021 was labeled ‘Sports Event of the Year’ by the Sports Business Journal. At the time, the game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox was the most-watched regular season MLB game on any platform in 16 years.

Who is playing in the 2026 ‘Field of Dreams’ game?

The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will participate in the game, set for Aug. 13, 2026. This will be both teams’ first time playing in the beloved contest.

Why wasn’t there a ‘Field of Dreams’ game the last three years?

Various circumstances prevented the league from having a game in Dyersville the last three years. In 2023, there was abundant construction around the field, but neither the league nor the field’s owners ever ruled out the possibility of games returning in the future.

In 2024 and 2025, the ‘Field of Dreams’ game was replaced with a pair of different special events, including a ‘Tribute to the Negro Leagues’ game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, and another similar game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

What happened in the prior ‘Field of Dreams’ games?

  • 2021: Chicago White Sox 9, New York Yankees 8
  • 2022: Chicago Cubs 4, Cincinnati Reds 2
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The King may be back, but JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers still have plenty of work to do.

Yes, they erupted in the second half, and, yes, they eventually dusted the Utah Jazz to improve to 11-4, but the team’s offense lagged early in LeBron James’ highly anticipated regular season debut. Eventually, the Lakers prioritized ball movement and found their rhythm. But – and the sample size is so small that it’s almost unfair to assess Los Angeles in its first game at full health – a potential concern emerged in the victory: the Lakers, by and large, struggled Tuesday night when both James and Luka Dončić were on the floor.

This was most evident early in the game, when sluggish defense and stagnant passing curbed Los Angeles.

What’s most interesting was that Los Angeles did particularly well when one of James or Dončić was off the floor – regardless of whom it was.

Take Tuesday night’s on/off numbers: in the stretches when both Dončić and James played together, the Lakers posted a net score of -11.

Yet, when Dončić was on the floor without James, that number ballooned to +17.

Similarly, when James was on the floor without Dončić, the Lakers also outscored Utah by 17.

Again: tiny sample size.

This shouldn’t be a signal that Redick, the Lakers coach, needs to reassess or scrap his plan, but – rather – that it’s going to take time and effort to integrate James.

After all, he only practiced with his teammates for the first time Monday, Nov. 17, after nearly two months spent treating a sciatica issue on his right side.

James finished with 11 points and 12 assists, six of which came in the fourth quarter on consecutive Lakers field goals. He was an efficient 4-of-7 from the field and appeared to settle as the game went on, when the ball was swinging far more freely.

‘When you have Luka and what he’s doing on pick-and-rolls and his ability to gravitate so many players around him, I can just sit back and wait for the ball to be swung to me,’ James told reporters after the game. ‘And then I can play the pick-and-roll game as well.’

James’ debut was, by most measures, a success.

Los Angeles entered Tuesday as the NBA’s top-ranked shooting team, converting shots at a 50.4% clip; against the Jazz, the Lakers blistered the net, draining a ridiculous 59.5% of their attempts. They dominated the paint (outscoring Utah 74-56) and their bench dropped 40 points.

The 140 Lakers points marked a season-high.

But, with his team now at full health, Redick is going to have to address some questions:

  1. Will he need to intentionally manufacture offense for guard Austin Reaves, who entered Tuesday averaging 28.3 points on 17.9 field goal attempts per game?
  2. Will opting to start forward Rui Hachimura over the more defensively minded Marcus Smart make it too easy for opponents to score?
  3. And, most importantly, can James and Dončić not only co-exist, but simultaneously thrive?

Reaves did score 26 against the Jazz, though he took just 11 shots.

The starting lineup allowed the Jazz to catch fire from 3 in the first quarter before Utah sprinted out to a 71-point first half.

But the largest conundrum facing Redick is that both Dončić and James are most comfortable with the ball in their hands.

Dončić is a ball-dominant volume scorer who needs time to get to his spots. He’s also an ingenious passer who sucks in defenders, allowing his teammates to find open creases.

James is the smartest basketball player of his generation. His spatial awareness and vision remain unrivaled, and he rarely makes mistakes; not only did he lead all players in assists, he committed just one single turnover. But, when he’s relegated to standing in the corner, he loses some of that magic.

It’s incumbent on Redick to continue scheming ways for players to move without the ball and to stimulate James’ play-making ability – something his age has not yet stripped. It’s also incumbent on him to encourage Dončić to be more dynamic off the ball.

This may also require either or both to slightly tweak their games.

It’s important to point out, once again, that this was merely one game, and the Lakers, frankly, should be encouraged. One of the best stretches the two had on the floor together came at the end of the third quarter – a period the Lakers won by 15.

This was always going to take time.

‘After the game, just waiting on the guys to get back to the locker room, the word we were using as a coaching staff was our poise,’ Redick said. ‘Not overreacting, not pulling apart, problem-solving – all that stuff in real time – just continuing to play.

‘That, at times, was missing last year, and for us to get that on the first night was really good. It’s good to see, first game back with everybody healthy, a collective spirit, a collective pull all in the right direction.’

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Kansas City forward Temwa Chawinga is in a league of her own.

Chawinga was named the NWSL’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season on Wednesday during the inaugural NWSL Awards in San Jose, California, just days ahead of the 2025 NWSL championship between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, CBS and Paramount+).

Chawinga also picked up her second straight Golden Boot after finishing the regular season with a league-high 15 goals.

Chawinga isn’t the only player that cleaned up. Here’s everything you missed during the 2025 NWSL Awards, from the full list of winners to all the finalists:

Here’s everything you need to know you the NWSL Awards, from how to watch to the list of finalist:

Temwa Chawinga wins Most Valuable Player

Winner: Kansas City forward Temwa Chawinga

Chawinga was named the NWSL’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player in league history to win the honor in back-to-back season. Sam Kerr is the only other player to win NWSL MVP twice. Chawinga led the league with 15 goals in 23 matches played.

Finalists: Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave FC), Esther González (Gotham FC), Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage), Bia Zaneratto (Kansas City Current)

Best XI first and second teams

The Kansas City Current dominated the Best XI First Team, taking over five of the 11 positions.

Bev Yanez wins Coach of the Year

Winner: Racing Louisville FC head coach Bev Yanez

Yanez became the first person to make it to the NWSL playoffs as both a player and a coach after Racing Louisville FC punched its postseason ticket for the first time in franchise history on Decision Day on Nov. 2. The second-year head coach led Racing to its best season with a record 10 wins and 37 points.

The award was announced by Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase, who was named the 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year after her team made the playoffs in its expansion season.

Finalists: Adrian Gonzalez (Washington Spirit), Vlatko Andonovski (Kansas City Current)

Manaka Matsukubo wins Midfielder of the Year

Winner: North Carolina Courage midfielder Manaka Matsukubo

Manaka appeared in all 26 matches this season and finished third in the Golden Boot race with 11 goals this season, in addition to four assists. Her 15 goal contributions led all midfielders.

Finalists: Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave), Debinha (Kansas City Current), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current),Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns)

Temwa Chawinga receives Golden Boot trophy

Chawinga won the Golden Boot for the second consecutive season after scoring 15 goals. She’s the first player in NWSL history to win back-to-back Golden Boots since Sam Kerr accomplished the feat three consecutive seasons from 2017-2019.

Sam Hiatt wins Lauren Holiday Impact Award

Winner: Portland Thorns defender Sam Hiatt

The Lauren Holiday Impact Award recognizes NWSL players for ‘outstanding service and character off the pitch, spotlighting those who exemplify dedication and commitment to giving back to their local communities.’ As a result, a $50,000 donation from Nationwide will be donated to Candlelighters For Children With Cancer, an organization selected by Hiatt.

Finalists: Katie Zelem (Angel City Football Club), Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC), Bea Franklin (Chicago Stars), Ryan Campbell (Gotham FC), Abby Smith (Houston Dash), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current), Lauren Milliet (Louisville Racing FC), Hannah Betfort (North Carolina Courage), Haley McCutcheon (Orlando Pride), Cassie Miller (Seattle Reign), Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave FC), Kate Del Fava (Utah Royals), Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit)

Tara McKeown wins Defender of the Year

Winner: Washington Spirit center back Tara McKeown

McKeown led the Spirit to 11 clean sheets across all competitions in 2025. She finished second in the league in interceptions and top four in blocked shots and tackle success rate, while leading her team in clearance, interceptions and blocks.

Finalists: Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash), Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current), Kayla Sharples (Kansas City Current)

Lorena wins Goalkeeper of the Year

Winner: Kansas City Current goalkeeper Lorena

Lorena’s first season in the NWSL on the Kansas City Current was nothing short of historic. The goalkeeper led the league with 14 regular season clean sheets and recorded 690 consecutive shutout minutes, which both set NWSL records. She reached her 10th shutout in just 17 matches, tying the league record for the fastest keeper to reach the milestone. Lorena made 24 starts and logged 2,160 minutes in her first season with the Current.

Finalists: Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC), Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign), Lorena (Kansas City Current)

Lilly Reale wins Rookie of the Year

Winner: Gotham FC fullback Lilly Reale

Gotham FC fullback Lilly Reale appeared in all 26 matches this regular season, including 21 starts in her rookie campaign. She led Gotham with 36 interceptions and ranked second in tackles (54).

Finalists: Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign), Riley Tiernan (Angel City FC)

Trinity Rodman is in the building

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman incorporated her jersey into her evening wear, which she debuted on AT&T’s custom blue carpet ahead of the event.

What time is 2025 NWSL Awards?

The 2025 NWSL Awards will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) in San Jose, California.

2025 NWSL Awards: Time, streaming for award show

  • Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. PT)
  • Location: San Jose Civic Center (San Jose, California)
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Stream: Fubo, the ESPN App

NWSL Award Finalists

Most Valuable Player

  • Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave)
  • Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current)
  • Esther González (Gotham FC)
  • Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)
  • Bia Zaneratto (Kansas City Current)

Defender of the Year: 

  • Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign)
  • Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit)
  • Avery Patterson (Houston Dash)
  • Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current)
  • Kayla Sharples (Kansas City Current)

Goalkeeper of the Year

  • Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC)
  • Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign)
  • Lorena (Kansas City Current)

Midfielder of the Year

  • Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave)
  • Debinha (Kansas City Current)
  • Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current)
  • Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)
  • Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns)

Rookie of the Year

  • Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign)
  • Lilly Reale (Gotham FC)
  • Riley Tiernan (Angel City FC)

Coach of the Year

  • Vlatko Andonovski (Kansas City Current)
  • Adrian Gonzalez (Washington Spirit)
  • Beverly Yanez (Louisville Racing)

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