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Sarama Resources Ltd. (“Sarama” or the “Company”) (ASX:SRR, TSX- V:SWA) is pleased to advise that it has completed the previously announced acquisition (the “Transaction”) of a majority interest⁽¹⁾ in the under-explored, belt-scale 420km² Mt Venn Project (the “Project”)⁽²⁾, located in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.

This follows Sarama’s acquisition of a majority interest⁽³⁾ in the nearby Cosmo Gold Project in December 2024. Together, these acquisitions create a 1,000km² landholding covering two well-positioned and underexplored greenstone belts in the Laverton Gold District, an area which is known for prolific gold endowment and significant recent discoveries (refer Figure 1).

Highlights

Completion of Transaction for Sarama to acquire a majority interest⁽¹⁾ in, and control of, the Mt Venn Gold Project in Western Australia
Located in the prolific Laverton Gold District, 35km from the producing Gruyere Gold Mine and less than 20km
from Gold Road’s Golden Highway Deposit
Project covers 420km² and features a favourable litho-structural setting, primarily in greenstone rocks
Includes regional shear zone of ~50km strike length and 1-3km width extending full length of greenstone belt
Advanced gold targets generated through historical exploration, including broad drill-defined gold mineralisation
Creates 1,000km² exploration position in the Laverton Gold District, capturing 100km of strike length
Mt Venn is 40km from Sarama’s Cosmo Project⁽³⁾ that is target-rich and hosts approximately 45km strike of gold trends up to 1.8km in width⁽⁶⁾.
Initial exploration to be advanced by the recent equity raise of A$2.7M

Sarama’s Executive Chairman, Andrew Dinning commented:

“We are very pleased to have completed the acquisition of a majority interest in the Mt Venn Project, significantly expanding our footprint in the Laverton Gold District and consolidating a 1,000km² landholding with strong discovery potential, in a region that has delivered multiple high-quality gold deposits, including the nearby Gruyere Deposit.

Mt Venn lies just 40km from our Cosmo Gold Project(3), with both showing strong gold anomalism. Cosmo hosts approximately 45km of mineralised gold trends up to 1.8km wide(6), while Mt Venn’s soil sampling, historic workings, early drilling, and polymetallic nature highlight potential for a large-scale mineralized system. We see considerable exploration upside across both projects and with compelling targets already identified, we look forward to unlocking their value through focused and systematic exploration.”

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10 Biggest Cannabis Stocks in the US and Canada

The cannabis market has faced unexpected challenges in 2025, despite initial optimism for rescheduling in the US.

While US federal regulatory uncertainty and banking remain persistent, companies are shifting focus to match changes in consumer behavior. The growing popularity of edibles and rising interest in cannabis-infused beverages reflect evolving demand in a persevering industry.

Cannabis companies in the sector continue to move forward and develop their offerings, and with potential catalysts ahead, some investors are interested in getting involved. Looking at the key players is often a good place to get started, so this list of US and Canadian cannabis stocks covers the companies with the largest presence in two major cannabis ETFs.

This list of the biggest publicly traded cannabis companies was put together based on the top-weighted cannabis stocks included in the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (ARCA:MSOS) and the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) as of July 16, 2025. Share price information for the companies was accurate as of that time.

US cannabis market

Cannabis is federally illegal in the US, but state market openings have allowed some operators to thrive. Typically these firms set up vertically integrated businesses with a focus on branded products, retail networks and licenses.

While these companies have adapted to regulatory challenges, they have much to gain from country-level reform in the US, and are eager to see more welcoming federal laws that will allow their businesses to develop further.

Top cannabis stocks in the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF provides exposure to public companies exclusively operating within the US cannabis industry. By investing in companies that are working in states with clear guidelines, MSOS gives investors a way to be more selective about the types of cannabis companies they’re investing in.

1. Green Thumb Industries (CSE:GTII,OTCQX:GTBIF)

ETF weight: 32.06 percent
Market cap: US$1.36 billion
Share price: US$5.72

Green Thumb Industries is a multi-state operator (MSO) with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

The company is involved in the entire process of the industry, from cultivating and producing cannabis products to selling them in its own retail stores, of which there are many across the United States. Green Thumb Industries owns a portfolio of well-known cannabis brands like Rythm, Beboe, Dogwalkers, Incredibles and Doctor Solomon’s.

2. Trulieve Cannabis (CSE:TRUL,OTCQX:TCNNF)

ETF weight: 22.59 percent
Market cap: US$781.51 million
Share price: US$4.09

Trulieve is another major player in the cannabis industry, with a strong focus on medical cannabis. The company offers a diverse selection of cannabis products, including flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, edibles, topicals and more.

Vertically integrated, Trulieve Cannabis has a dominant market share in its home state of Florida, as well as in Arizona and Pennsylvania. In June 2024, the company opened its 200th dispensary in the United States.

3. Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA,OTCQX:CURLF)

ETF weight: 15.37 percent
Market cap: US$764.16 million
Share price: US$1.00

Curaleaf Holdings has a significant presence in the US cannabis market, with around 150 dispensaries and several cultivation centers across 17 states. The company is also continuing its expansion into the European cannabis sector, where it already has a strong presence. Curaleaf has a wide range of brands covering a variety of cannabis product types, including flower, vapes, edibles and hemp-derived THC beverages.

4. Glass House Brands (CBOE:GLAS.A.U,OTC Pink:GHBWF)

ETF weight: 7.32 percent
Market cap: US$269.57 million
Share price: US$5.40

Glass House Brands is a vertically integrated cannabis company with a focus on the California market. The company is has placed an emphasis on sustainable practices at its large-scale cultivation facility in Camarillo, California. Glass House Brands is also a major producer and wholesaler of cannabis biomass and cannabis oil to other manufacturers and extractors in the industry.

Glass House offers a diverse range of cannabis products through its various brands and retail operations, including edibles and wellness products under its Mama Sue Wellness brand.

5. Cresco Labs (CSE:CL,OTCQX:CRLBF)

ETF weight: 5.53 percent
Market cap: US$235.9 million
Share price: US$0.53

Cresco Labs is a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the United States. A leading US cannabis company, it is known for its strong brands like Cresco, High Supply and Good News.

Cresco Labs controls its supply chain from cultivation to retail, offering a wide range of products. While it has its own stores, it focuses heavily on wholesale, getting its products into dispensaries across the country.

Canadian cannabis market

In 2018, Canada became the first G7 nation to legalize adult-use cannabis and create its own streamlined program regulated by both federal and provincial powers. Since then, companies working in the country have faced ups and downs in dealing with tight marketing rules, high tax rates and ongoing competition with the unregulated market.

Top cannabis stocks in the Global X Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF

The Global X Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF was the first cannabis ETF available in Canada, and it holds a variety of publicly traded companies involved in cannabis, along with several non-flower companies.

While HMMJ does not invest in US-based multi-state operators, it does have exposure to the US market through Canadian companies that have interests in the US cannabis industry. Overall, HMMJ is designed to give investors broad exposure to the cannabis industry, with a particular focus on North American companies.

1. Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:JAZZ)

ETF weight: 16.47 percent
Market cap: US$7.02 billion
Share price: US$116.08

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited or no other options. They have a diverse portfolio of products in areas like sleep disorders, cancer and epilepsy.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ cannabis business stems from their 2021 acquisition of GW Pharmaceuticals and its epilepsy medicine Epidiolex for a whopping US$7.2 billion. This made big waves as it was one of the largest moves by a traditional pharmaceutical company into the cannabis space.

2. Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON,TSX:CRON)

ETF weight: 13.14 percent
Market cap: US$774.69 million
Share price: US$2.01

Cronos Group is the Canada-based company behind the Spinach, Peace Naturals and Lord Jones cannabis brands. In Canada, Cronos’ Spinach brand is in the top three for retail sales in the flower and edible categories.

The company also has a presence in Israel and Germany with its brand Peace Naturals. In late 2023, the company re-entered the German medical cannabis market through its partnership with a German medical cannabis company called Cansativa Group. Cronos serves the Israeli market through its subsidiary Cronos Israel.

3. Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE:IIPR)

ETF weight: 11.28 percent
Market cap: US$1.51 billion
Share price: US$53.99

Innovative Industrial Properties is a real estate investment trust that provides specialized real estate opportunities for cannabis companies in 19 states. Its properties mostly consist of processing plants, greenhouses and warehouses, with retail spaces making up a small percentage of its portfolio.

The firm has provided long-term absolute net lease agreements to some of the cannabis industry’s biggest names, including Green Thumb, TILT Holdings (NEO:TILT,OTCQB:TLLTF), Ascend Wellness (CSE:AAWH.U,OTCQX:AAWH) and Curaleaf. The company’s sale-leaseback program has helped cannabis companies access a source of capital, a much-needed workaround in the US where there are fewer traditional financing options.

4. Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (NYSE:SMG)

ETF weight: 10.74 percent
Market cap: US$3.92 billion
Share price: US$67.92

Scotts Miracle-Gro is a leader in lawn and garden products, but its involvement in the cannabis industry comes through its Hawthorne Gardening Company subsidiary. Hawthorne is an ancillary provider, supplying essential hydroponic and indoor growing equipment, nutrients, lighting and environmental control systems for large-scale cannabis production.

5. SNDL (NASDAQ:SNDL)

ETF weight: 7.8 percent
Market cap: US$383.4 million
Share price: US$1.49

SNDL, formerly known as Sundial Growers, is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer on the Canadian market. They cultivate and sell cannabis products under various brands, including Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto and more. They focus on premium indoor cultivation and have a strong presence in the Canadian market.

SNDL has faced financial challenges in the past, but in Q1 2025 the company’s cannabis business revenue grew year-over-year for the 13th consecutive quarter. The company has continued to make strategic investments in 2025.

FAQs for investing in cannabis

Are cannabis stocks worth investing in?

Each investor will have to think and act for themselves to manage their own risk exposure, but it’s no secret that cannabis stocks have taken a beating for some time now. While financial experts point to the long-term upside of US operators as more state markets expand, the stock market has not been kind to these names lately.

Are cannabis stocks considered a high- or low-risk investment?

Cannabis investments are extremely young in the grand scheme of the investment universe. There is an exciting and refreshing element to these stocks, but the market has always been characterized by volatility and unpredictability.

While wild, spontaneous swings in the open market have become less common, cannabis stocks are often moved — both positively and negatively — by big pieces of market news or legalization updates.

Why do people buy cannabis stocks?

Investors may choose to get exposure to the cannabis market as a way to participate in the development of a new drug market with consumer packaged goods capabilities. Some participants are bullish on the industry’s long-term outlook and expect more welcoming laws in the US and across the world to provide upward momentum.

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

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Altech Batteries LtdCerenergy Battery Project Funding Progressing Well

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC,OTC:ALTHF) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) is pleased to announce an update on funding of the CERENERGY(R) sodium-chloride solid-state battery project in Saxony, Germany.

DEBT PROCESS

As previously mentioned, Altech has engaged ten commercial banks and two venture debt funds in the first round of financing discussions, receiving largely positive initial feedback. Based on this feedback, the Company has selected a preferred financial institution- a European bank with a proven track record in providing debt funding for technology-driven projects, particularly those within the innovation sector.

Although the mandate has not yet been formally executed, Altech intends to make an official announcement once this step is complete.

Meanwhile, the bank’s commercial and technical teams have been diligently conducting a comprehensive review of the Cerenergy projects and its technology. The technical due diligence process is critical for ensuring that the project meets the bank’s financing and risk criteria. As part of this process the onsite Altech experts are in detailed discussions with the bank’s representative. The banks have visited Dresden and the Fraunhofer testing facilities and visit Hermsdorf, Germany where the prototype production is located in the coming weeks, which will be a key step in concluding the technical evaluation.

In parallel with these efforts, Altech is progressing discussions for securing a federal government guarantee, which would further strengthen its ability to secure the necessary debt funding for the project. Officials from the Ministry of Finance have already been briefed on the initiative, and the due diligence process for the application is actively underway. This federal guarantee will serve as an underwriter and therewith derisk any debt funding for the project substantially.

EQUITY FUNDING

In parallel with ongoing debt financing efforts, the Group has engaged several equity advisers to assist in securing the equity component of the project’s funding package. As part of this strategy, Altech plans to divest a minority interest in the project to one or two strategic investors. This partial divestment is intended to attract investors who can contribute not only capital, but also strategic value, aligning with the CERENERGY(R) project’s long-term goals of growth and sustainability.

The Group on one hand is specifically targeting large utility companies, data centre operators, investment funds, and corporations that are deeply committed to the green energy transition and on the other hand industrial partners with access and know-how and resources relevant to Cerenergy battery production, implementation or market access. These potential partners are seen as ideal due to their strong alignment with the project’s sustainable energy focus and their ability to provide significant financial support. Progress in equity discussions has been promising, with several Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) signed, enabling deeper engagement with prospective investors. Additionally, draft term sheets have been circulated to interested parties, outlining the key terms and conditions for investment. These documents provide a foundation for negotiations and facilitate more detailed discussions around the equity stake and partnership structure.

The decision to divest part of the project is strategically aimed at easing the Company’s financial burden while bringing in experienced partners who can contribute to the project’s success. By securing both equity and debt financing, Altech aims to finalize the full funding package, ensuring the timely construction and commissioning of the CERENERGY(R) battery plant. Moving forward, the focus will be on advancing these discussions and converting interest into formal commitments, which are critical for the project’s progression.

GRANT APPLICATIONS

Altech has been actively applying for various grants offered by the State of Saxony, Federal Government of Germany, and the European Union. The State of Saxony and Brandenburg, along with the European Union, offer substantial support for renewable energy projects, including grants aimed at converting lignite coal to renewable energy sources. These grants are part of broader efforts to transition regions dependent on fossil fuels toward sustainable energy solutions. Altech’s site, located in these areas, stands to benefit from various funding programs designed to support clean energy projects, including EU grants for energy transformation and innovation. Altech has applied for several of these grants to advance its CERENERGY(R) project, securing essential financial backing for technology development, high-tech industries, expert employment and infrastructure upgrades.

OFFTAKE ARRANGEMENTS

Altech has secured three key Offtake Letters of Intent (LOIs) for 100% of its CERENERGY(R) production.

1. Zweckverband Industriepark Schwarze Pumpe (ZISP): An agreement was signed on 13 September 2024 for ZISP to purchase 30 MWh of energy storage capacity annually, consisting of 1MWh GridPacks, for the first five years of production. The purchase is contingent on performance tests and battery specifications meeting customer requirements.

2. Referenzkraftwerk Lausitz GmbH (RefLau): A second LOI was executed with RefLau, a joint venture between Enertrag SE and Energiequelle GmbH. RefLau will buy 30 MWh of CERENERGY(R) storage n the first year, increasing to 32 MWh annually for the next four years. Additionally, Altech will purchase green electricity for its planned production plant.

3. Axsol GmbH: A third LOI was signed with Axsol, a leading renewable energy solutions provider. Axsol will exclusively distribute CERENERGY(R) batteries to the Western defense industry, facilitating early market entry and sales. These agreements are crucial for financing and advancing the CERENERGY(R) project.

About Altech Batteries Ltd:

Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC,OTC:ALTHF) (FRA:A3Y) is a specialty battery technology company that has a joint venture agreement with world leading German battery institute Fraunhofer IKTS (‘Fraunhofer’) to commercialise the revolutionary CERENERGY(R) Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery. CERENERGY(R) batteries are the game-changing alternative to lithium-ion batteries. CERENERGY(R) batteries are fire and explosion-proof; have a life span of more than 15 years and operate in extreme cold and desert climates. The battery technology uses table salt and is lithium-free; cobalt-free; graphite-free; and copper-free, eliminating exposure to critical metal price rises and supply chain concerns.

The joint venture is commercialising its CERENERGY(R) battery, with plans to construct a 100MWh production facility on Altech’s land in Saxony, Germany. The facility intends to produce CERENERGY(R) battery modules to provide grid storage solutions to the market.

Source:
Altech Batteries Ltd

Contact:
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Iggy Tan
Managing Director
Altech Batteries Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechgroup.com

Martin Stein
Chief Financial Officer
Altech Batteries Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechgroup.com

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Orange juice importer says Brazil tariffs will squeeze American consumers

Orange juice prices could rise by 20% to 25%, according to Johanna Foods, a small U.S. business suing the White House over tariffs threatened against Brazil.

President Donald Trump said in a July 9 letter to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that he would apply a 50% tariff to all imports from Brazil starting Aug. 1.

Trump said the high tariff rate was necessary because of ‘the way Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro.’

Prosecutors in Brazil have alleged that Bolsonaro was part of a scheme that included a plan to assassinate the country’s current president, who defeated him in the last election, and Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing.

Trump also said Brazil was censoring U.S.-based social media platforms and was running “unsustainable Trade Deficits” with the United States.

However, the United States has a goods trade surplus with Brazil — more than $7 billion last year, according to data from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Johanna Foods, which says it supplies nearly 75% of all private label “not from concentrate” orange juice to customers in the U.S., says those arguments do not constitute an economic emergency and therefore the president does not have the power to levy this tariff.

“The Brazil Letter does not refer to any legal or statutory authority under which the Brazil Tariff can be imposed by the President,” the company’s attorney Marc Kaplin writes in a filing.

“The Brazil Letter does not constitute a proper executive action, is not an Executive Order, does not reference or incorporate any Executive Orders or modify or amend any existing Executive Order,” the attorney continued.

The company said some of its customers include Walmart, Aldi, Wegman’s, Safeway and Albertsons.

Johanna Foods CEO Robert Facchina said the duty would result in an estimated $68 million hit, exceeding any single year of profits since the company was created in 1995.

“The Brazil Tariff will result in a significant, and perhaps prohibitive, price increase in a staple American breakfast food,” the lawsuit reads.

“The not from concentrate orange juice ingredients imported from Brazil are not reasonably available from any supplier in the United States in sufficient quantity or quality to meet the Plaintiffs’ production needs.”

Orange juice prices have already been rising across the country. Over the last year, the average price of a 16-ounce container rose 23 cents, or more than 5%, to $4.49, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Orange juice futures, the global benchmark that tracks the commodity, have also jumped recently. During the last month, they are up nearly 40%, with most of that increase coming on the heels of Trump’s threat.

Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled last month that social media companies can be held accountable for the content posted on their platforms. Elon Musk’s social media site, X, was also briefly banned last year in Brazil after Musk refused to comply with a court request to ban some accounts.

Facchina says layoffs of union manufacturing employees, administrative staff and a reduced production capacity at the company’s Flemington, New Jersey, and Spokane, Washington, facilities are near-certain should these tariffs go into effect. Johanna Foods employs almost 700 people across Washington state and New Jersey.

Brazil was the 18th-largest source of U.S. goods imports last year, with more than $42 billion worth of imports entering the country, according to U.S. International Trade Commission data.

In its legal filing, the company asks the Court of International Trade to declare that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant Trump the statutory authority to impose the tariffs against Brazil, and that the president has not identified a national emergency or “unusual and extraordinary threat” as required by the IEEPA law to impose the tariffs.

In response to the lawsuit, a White House spokesperson said the administration is ‘legally and fairly using tariff powers that have been granted to the executive branch by the Constitution and Congress to level the playing field for American workers and safeguard our national security.”

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Report: Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff will transfer to Tulane

Six weeks before Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, Jake Retzlaff has found a new home.

The former BYU quarterback has committed to Tulane, according to a report from ESPN on July 21.

The move comes 10 days after Retzlaff left BYU rather than sit through a planned seven-game suspension for a violation of the school’s honor code, which prohibits premarital sex.

Retzlaff had been accused in a lawsuit in May of raping a woman in 2023. Retzlaff denied the allegation and the lawsuit was dismissed on June 30, with the parties jointly agreeing to dismiss with prejudice.

Given the severity of the allegations Retzlaff faced, Tulane spent more than a week doing background on the transfer quarterback and had the school’s Title IX office review the move, according to ESPN. The report added that Retzlaff will join the Green Wave as a walk-on, as he was unable to enter the NCAA transfer portal given when he left BYU.

Retzlaff threw for 2,947 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season and ran for 417 yards and six touchdowns. He helped lead the Cougars to an 11-2 record and a No. 14 ranking in the final US LBM Coaches Poll.

At Tulane, he’ll aim to win the starting job vacated by Darian Mensah, who transferred to Duke after leading the Green Wave to the American Athletic Conference championship game last season. Retzlaff is one of four transfer quarterbacks on the roster, joining Brendan Sullivan (Iowa), Kadin Semonza (Ball State) and Donovan Leary (Illinois). On3 Sports reported that Retzlaff has not been promised the starting job.

Coach Jon Sumrall had originally brought in TJ Finley from Western Kentucky, but the well-traveled quarterback entered the transfer portal in April after he was arrested after police linked the license plate of a truck he was driving to a stolen car in Atlanta (Finley’s attorneys claimed he was victim of a scam after buying a used truck through a social media marketplace).

After going 9-5 in Sumrall’s first season, Tulane is expected to be one of the best teams this season outside the power conference level, which could put it in contention for a designated spot in the College Football Playoff.

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Watch: Mascots, fans reenact viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ moment

Jumbotron ‘Kiss Cams’ have taken on a whole new meaning.

Over the weekend, sports fans and mascots poked fun at the viral moment in which two employees from tech company Astronomer were seen embracing during a Coldplay concert. In efforts to not be seen, the two scurried out of the camera’s view, but the internet was quick to identify them, one who was the CEO of the company and has since resigned.

During the Philadelphia Phillies’ game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, July 18, mascot Phillie Phanatic – a large, green furry bird – is spotted on the jumbotron with another Phanatic character donning long blonde hair. The two shake their heads in surprise, Phanatic darts off screen and the other character covers her face in shame. Fans clapped and cheered in support. Watch the moment and more in the video above.

After the skit, the jumbotron camera panned to a man holding a handmade sign that reads, ‘This IS My Wife,’ followed by a smooch from the loving couple.

But the Phillies couldn’t let the gag down and decided to pan back to the mascots, still hiding in shame from the camera.

Fans at the Colorado Rockies game against the Minnesota Twins game on Saturday, July 19 also took part in the fun. During the kiss cam, a man and woman hunker down from the camera’s view before popping back up in laughter. And then to everyone’s surprise, another woman comes up to kiss the man in frame.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.

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Emma Meesseman signs with New York Liberty | Reports

The defending WNBA champions are adding more finals experience for the stretch run.

Meesseman, from Belgium, will arrive in New York once she gets through the visa application process. She averaged 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in 2022 with the Sky. She appeared earlier this year in EuroBasket with Belgium.

The Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury were also considered as destinations for Meesseman. She will join a team that features Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones. The Liberty are seeking to become the second team in 20 years to repeat and the fourth WNBA franchise to achieve the feat.

Jones was named the 2024 WNBA Finals MVP after New York defeated the Minnesota Lynx 3-2 to win the franchise’s first-ever WNBA championship.

Emma Meesseman WNBA stats

Here’s a look at Meesseman’s stats in her eight-year WNBA career with Washington and Chicago:

2013 (Washington): 4.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.6 steals per game in 14.6 minutes per game (34 games, one start)
2014 (Washington): 10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.4 steals per game in 27.4 minutes per game (34 games, one start)
2015 (Washington): 11.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals per game in 27.2 minutes per game (34 games, 34 starts)
2016 (Washington): 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 blocks and 1.2 steals per game in 29.3 minutes per game (34 games, 34 starts)
2017 (Washington): 14.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals per game in 28.4 minutes per game (23 games, 22 starts)
2018 (Washington): Did not play
2019 (Washington): 13.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.9 steals per game in 23.6 minutes per game (23 games, 6 starts)
2020 (Washington): 13.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.2 steals per game in 31.7 minutes per game (20 games, 19 starts)
2021 (Washington): Did not play
2022 (Chicago): 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.4 steals per game in 28.6 minutes per game (36 games, 36 starts)

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Chris Paul agrees to deal with one of his former teams

Veteran guard Chris Paul, a 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA performer, has reached a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, his agents told ESPN.

Paul will join a talented – and older – Clippers team that is trying to make a run at a title with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden leading the way. Los Angeles also just reached a deal with veteran guard Bradley Beal.

Paul, 40, is entering his 21st season, and this will be his second stint with the Clippers (also 2011-17). He spent last season with San Antonio and averaged 8.8 points and 7.4 assists while starting in all 82 games. Paul is No. 2 on the NBA’s all-time assist at 12,499 – behind John Stockton’s 15,806 assists.

This could be the future Basketball Hall of Famer’s final season, and the Clippers have positioned themselves to make a run. They were 50-32 last season and took Denver to seven games in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

The Clippers have had an intriguing offseason and assembled an experienced roster that they believe can go deep in the playoffs.

They re-signed Harden, 35, and Nic Batum, 36, and added Beal, 32. They also signed Brook Lopez, 37, and still have Leonard, 34. They acquired John Collins via trade on a roster that also includes Ivica Zubac, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. They also have one of the top coaches in Ty Lue.

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NFL team-by-team passing yardage leaders

Here is a look at the all-time passing yardage leaders for every NFL franchise.

This list includes 10 current Pro Football Hall of Famers and a number of other quarterbacks who will one day be enshrined in Canton. While some teams have obvious all-time passing yardage leaders (Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, for starters), other teams have surprising players atop their passing lists.

Arizona Cardinals: Jim Hart

Years: 1966-1983

Yards: 34,639 (209 TDs)

Others: Neil Lomax (22,771 yards), Kyler Murray (19,498), Jake Plummer (17,622), Carson Palmer (17,622)

Notes: Hart played for the then-St. Louis Cardinals. In 1974-75, Hart – under coach Don Coryell – led the Cardinals to back-to-back NFC East titles, quite an accomplishment when you consider the dominance enjoyed by the Dallas Cowboys in the division during that decade. Current Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is making a rapid rise up the franchise’s all-time passing leaders list.

Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan

Years: 2008-2021

Yards: 59,735 (367 TDs)

Others: Steve Bartkowski (23,470 yards), Chris Miller (14,066), Chris Chandler (13,268), Michael Vick (11,505)

Notes: Ryan also was the 2008 offensive rookie of the year and 2016 NFL MVP. During his career, the Falcons made six playoff appearances and reached Super Bowl LI (the Falcons had eight playoff appearances in the 41 seasons before Ryan’s arrival).

Baltimore Ravens: Joe Flacco

Years: 2008-2018

Yards: 38,245 (212 TDs)

Others: Lamar Jackson (20,059 yards), Kyle Boller (7,846), Vinny Testaverde (7,148), Steve McNair (4,163)

Notes: Flacco’s career in Baltimore was highlighted by being named the MVP in the Ravens’ victory in Super Bowl XLVII.

Buffalo Bills: Jim Kelly

Years: 1986-1996

Yards: 35,467 (237 TDs)

Others: Joe Ferguson (27,590 yards), Josh Allen (26,434), Jack Kemp (15,134), Ryan Fitzpatrick (11,654)

Notes: Kelly, the Pro Football Hall of Famer, directed one of the most prolific offenses in league history and guided the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Allen’s contract extension signed during the 2025 offseason should assure that he will be in Buffalo long enough to top Kelly’s franchise record.

Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton

Years: 2011-2019

Yards: 29,041 (182 TDs)

Others: Jake Delhomme (19,258 yards), Steve Beuerlein (12,690), Kerry Collins (8,306), Bryce Young (5,280)

Notes: Newton was NFL MVP in 2015, throwing for a career-high 35 TDs, leading the Panthers to Super Bowl 50.

Chicago Bears: Jay Cutler

Years: 2009-2016

Yards: 23,443 (154 TDs)

Others: Sid Luckman (14,686 yards), Jim Harbaugh (11,567), Jim McMahon (11,203), Mitchell Trubisky (10,609)

Notes: Cutler directed the Bears to their last NFC championship game appearance in 2010. Luckman is the only former Bears quarterback in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cincinnati Bengals: Ken Anderson

Years: 1971-1986

Yards: 32,838 (197 TDs)

Others: Andy Dalton (31,594 yards), Boomer Esiason (27,149), Carson Palmer (22,694), Joe Burrow (19,001)

Notes: Anderson was the 1981 NFL MVP, a season in which he led the Bengals to an appearance in Super Bowl XVI. Burrow is signed through the end of the decade and could be atop the team list by the time that deal expires.

Cleveland Browns: Brian Sipe

Years: 1974-1983

Yards: 23,713 (154 TDs)

Others: Otto Graham (23,584 yards), Bernie Kosar (21,904), Baker Mayfield (14,125), Frank Ryan (13,361)

Notes: Graham, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, led the Browns to seven combined championships in the AAFC and NFL.

Dallas Cowboys: Tony Romo

Years: 2004-2016

Yards: 34,183 (248 TDs)

Others: Troy Aikman (32,942 yards), Dak Prescott (31,437), Roger Staubach (22,700), Danny White (21,959)

Notes: Romo and Prescott have posted three 4,000-yard passing seasons apiece. Prescott could be atop this list by the end of the 2025 season, but health has been a concern for the Cowboys’ current quarterback.

Denver Broncos: John Elway

Years: 1983-1998

Yards: 51,475 (300 TDs)

Others: Peyton Manning (17,112 yards), Craig Morton (11,895), Brian Griese (11,763), Jake Plummer (11,631)

Notes: At the time of his retirement, Elway was the NFL’s second-leading all-time passing yardage leader (behind Dan Marino); he’s currently No. 12.

Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford

Years: 2009-2020

Yards: 45,109 (282 TDs)

Others: Jared Goff (16,887 yards), Bobby Layne (15,710), Scott Mitchell (12,647), Greg Landry (12,451)

Notes: Stafford’s statistical ledger includes seven 4,000-yard passing seasons and one 5,000-yard passing season with the Lions.

Green Bay Packers: Brett Favre

Years: 1992-2007

Yards: 61,655 (442 TDs)

Others: Aaron Rodgers (59,055 yards), Bart Starr (24,718), Lynn Dickey (21,369), Tobin Rote (11,535)

Notes: Dickey held the Packers’ single-season passing yardage record (4,458 in 1983) for 28 years until Rodgers finally broke it in 2011 (4,643).

Houston Texans: Matt Schaub

Years: 2007-2013

Yards: 23,221 (124 TDs)

Others: Deshaun Watson (14,539 yards), David Carr (13,391), C.J. Stroud (7,835), Davis Mills (5,955)

Notes: Stroud’s 2024 offensive rookie of the year season included setting a rookie record for most passing yards (470) in a game.

Indianapolis Colts: Peyton Manning

Years: 1998-2010

Yards: 54,828 (399 TDs)

Others: Johnny Unitas (39,768 yards), Andrew Luck (23,671), Bert Jones (17,663), Jack Trudeau (9,647)

Notes: Unitas and Jones each played for the Baltimore Colts. Manning also is the Broncos’ No. 2 all-time leading passer, which is impressive given he played just four seasons in Denver.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Mark Brunell

Years: 1995-2003

Yards: 25,698 (144 TDs)

Others: Blake Bortles (17,646 yards), David Garrard (16,003), Trevor Lawrence (13,815), Byron Leftwich (9,042)

Notes: Brunell led the Jaguars to two AFC championship game appearances (1996 and 1999) during his time in Jacksonville.

Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes

Years: 2017-present

Yards: 32,352 (245 TDs)

Others: Len Dawson (28,507 yards), Trent Green (21,459), Alex Smith (17,608), Bill Kenney (17,277)

Notes: Mahomes passed Dawson on the Chiefs’ all-time passing yardage list during the 2024 season. Dawson’s first season was with the Dallas Texans, who he led to the American Football League championship in 1962 before the franchise moved to Kansas City in 1963.

Las Vegas Raiders: Derek Carr

Years: 2014-2022

Yards: 35,222 (217 TDs)

Others: Ken Stabler (19,078 yards), Rich Gannon (17,585), Daryle Lamonica (16,655), Jim Plunkett (12,665)

Notes: Carr was a four-time Pro Bowl selection for the Raiders. Stabler, Gannon, Lamonica and Plunkett each helped the Raiders reach the Super Bowl, with Stabler and Plunkett (twice) winning titles.

Los Angeles Chargers: Philip Rivers

Years: 2004-2019

Yards: 59,271 (397 TDs)

Others: Dan Fouts (43,040 yards), John Hadl (26,938), Justin Herbert (21,093), Stan Humphries (16,085)

Notes: Chargers with as impressive a top six (Drew Brees is sixth with 12,348 yards) as there is in the league.

Los Angeles Rams: Jim Everett

Years: 1986-1993

Yards: 23,758 (142 TDs)

Others: Marc Bulger (22,814 yards), Roman Gabriel (22,223), Jared Goff (18,171), Norm Van Brocklin (16,114)

Notes: Everett twice led the NFL in touchdown passes, including in the 1989 season when he helped the Rams reach the NFC championship game. Matthew Stafford (14,700 yards) should reach Rams’ top five in 2025.

Miami Dolphins: Dan Marino

Years: 1983-1999

Yards: 61,361 (420 TDs)

Others: Bob Griese (25,092 yards), Ryan Tannehill (20,434), Tua Tagovaloa (12,639), Jay Fiedler (11,040)

Notes: Once the NFL’s all-time passing yardage leader, Marino enters the 2025 season ranked No. 9 behind Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan.

Minnesota Vikings: Fran Tarkenton

Years: 1961-1966, 1972-1978

Yards: 33,098 (239 TDs)

Others: Tommy Kramer (24,775 yards), Kirk Cousins (23,265), Daunte Culpepper (20,162), Wade Wilson (12,135)

Notes: Tarkenton long held the league’s career passing yardage record (47,003) before being surpassed by Dan Marino in 1995.

New England Patriots: Tom Brady

Years: 2000-2019

Yards: 74,571 (541 TDs)

Others: Drew Bledsoe (29,657 yards), Steve Grogan (26,886), Babe Parilli (16,747), Tony Eason (10,732)

Notes: Brady had 10 seasons with 4,000-plus passing yards and one with 5,000-plus passing yards during his time in New England.

New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees

Years: 2006-2020

Yards: 68,010 (491 TDs)

Others: Archie Manning (21,734 yards), Aaron Brooks (19,156), Bobby Hebert (14,630), Jim Everett (10,622)

Notes: Coupled with his 12,348 passing yards accumulated during his time in San Diego, Brees is the league’s No. 2 all-time leading passer behind Tom Brady (89,214 yards for Brady, 80,358 for Brees).

New York Giants: Eli Manning

Years: 2004-2019

Yards: 57,023 (366 TDs)

Others: Phil Simms (33,462 yards), Charlie Conerly (19,488), Kerry Collins (16,875), Daniel Jones (14,582)

Notes: Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, threw for 4,000-plus yards seven times while also leading the league in interceptions three times.

New York Jets: Joe Namath

Years: 1965-1976

Yards: 27,057 (170 TDs)

Others: Ken O’Brien (24,386 yards), Richard Todd (18,241), Chad Pennington (13,738), Vinny Testaverde (12,497)

Notes: Namath, who made good on the most famous ‘guarantee’ in sports history, led the league in passing yardage three times.

Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan McNabb

Years: 1999-2009

Yards: 32,873 (216 TDs)

Others: Ron Jaworski (26,963 yards), Randall Cunningham (22,877), Carson Wentz (16,811), Norm Snead (15,672),

Notes: McNabb helped the Eagles qualify for the playoffs eight times and make one Super Bowl appearance. Entering 2025, Jalen Hurts is 1,005 yards behind Snead on the Eagles’ all-time passing yardage list.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger

Years: 2004-2021

Yards: 64,088 (418 TDs)

Others: Terry Bradshaw (27,989 yards), Kordell Stewart (13,328), Neil O’Donnell (12,867), Bubby Brister (10,104)

Notes: Roethlisberger, a two-time Super Bowl winner, led the NFL in passing yards twice in his career.

San Francisco 49ers: Joe Montana

Years: 1979-1992

Yards: 35,124 (244 TDs)

Others: John Brodie (31,548 yards), Steve Young (29,907), Jeff Garcia (16,408), Y.A. Tittle (16,016)

Notes: Montana, a four-time Super Bowl champion and two-time league MVP, led the NFL in completion percentage five times in his career.

Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson

Years: 2012-2021

Yards: 37,059 (292 TDs)

Others: Matt Hasselbeck (29,434 yards), Dave Krieg (26,132), Jim Zorn (20,122), Geno Smith (12,961)

Notes: Wilson has accounted for five of the top seven single-season passing yardage totals in Seahawks history (Geno Smith’s 4,320 and 4,282 yards in 2024 and 2022, respectively, top the team list).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jameis Winston

Years: 2015-2019

Yards: 19,737 (121 TDs)

Others: Vinny Testaverde (14,820 yards), Tom Brady (14,643), Josh Freeman (13,534), Trent Dilfer (12,969)

Notes: Brady’s three-year tenure in Tampa included winning Super Bowl LV during the 2020 season, and leading the league in passing yards (5,316) and touchdowns (43) in 2021. In 2019, Winston became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least 30 touchdowns (33) and at least 30 interceptions (30).

Tennessee Titans: Warren Moon

Years: 1984-1993

Yards: 33,685 (196 TDs)

Others: Steve McNair (27,141 yards), George Blanda (19,149), Dan Pastorini (16,864), Ryan Tannehill (14,447)

Notes: Moon, Blanda and Pastorini all played for the Houston Oilers, with Moon’s final season with the franchise taking place four years before the relocation to Tennessee.

Washington Commanders: Joe Theismann

Years: 1974-1985

Yards: 25,585 (160 TDs)

Others: Sonny Jurgensen (22,585 yards), Sammy Baugh (21,886), Kirk Cousins (16,206), Mark Rypien (15,928)

Notes: Theismann earned NFL MVP honors in 1983 when the Redskins scored a then-record 541 points.

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Domestic Metals Begins Trading on OTCQB

TSXV: DMCU,OTC:DMCUF; OTCQB: DMCUF; FSE: 03E) announces that its common shares have started trading on the OTCQB marketplace, a U.S. marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., as of the opening of markets today. Domestic was previously trading on the OTCID marketplace and will retain its trading symbol of DMCUF on the OTCQB. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol DMCU and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 03E.

The OTCQB Venture Market provides an established platform for early-stage and growth companies to enhance their visibility in the U.S. market. Companies listed on OTCQB must meet rigorous reporting standards, undergo annual verification, and comply with management certification requirements, providing investors with a trusted market for trading. Real-time quotes and market information on Domestic can be found at www.otcmarkets.com .

Patricio Varas, Chairman and CEO of Domestic Metals, stated: ‘The Company believes that with the current needs in the United States for critical minerals and in particular the shortage of domestic internal production of copper coupled with new tariffs on copper imports, it is an opportune time for Domestic to enhance the Company’s exposure to the vast USA investor base, which this up-listing provides. Mr. Varas further stated that: ‎‎’The State of Montana is an excellent mining jurisdiction to explore for copper and the Smart Creek Project has key attractive exploration characteristics, including, a large copper and gold endowed footprint, alluring previous drilling data, including an intercept of 109 meters of 0.75% copper, which support the Project’s potential to host a major bulk mineable orebody that warrants commensurate exploration investment.’

Domestic’s technical team is launching a Geological Mapping program and follow up geophysical surveys in preparation for a third quarter drilling campaign to test multiple copper porphyry and CRD targets.

About Domestic Metals Corp.

Domestic Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of large-scale, copper and gold deposits in exceptional, historical mining project areas in the Americas.

The Company aims to discover new economic mineral deposits in historical mining districts that have seen exploration in geologically attractive mining jurisdictions, where economically favorable grades have been indicated by historic drilling and outcrop sampling.

The Smart Creek Project is strategically located in the mining-friendly state of Montana, containing widespread copper mineralization at surface and hosts 4 attractive porphyry copper, epithermal gold, replacement and exotic copper exploration targets with excellent host rocks for mineral deposition.

Domestic Metals Corp. is led by an experienced management team and an accomplished technical team, with successful track records in mine discovery, mining development and financing.

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On behalf of Domestic Metals Corp.

Patricio Varas, Chairman and CEO
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For more information on Domestic Metals, please contact:

Patricio Varas, Phone: 604-831-9306 or Michael Pound, Phone: 604-363-2885.

Please visit the Company website at www.domesticmetals.com or contact us at info@domesticmetals.com .

For all investor relations inquiries, please contact:
John Liviakis, Liviakis Financial Communications Inc., Phone: 415-389-4670.

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 Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements’. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company’s continued stock exchange listings and the planned exploration activities on properties. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results or realities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: competition within the industry; actual results of current exploration activities; environmental risks; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future price of commodities; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining approvals or financing; risks related to indebtedness and the service of such indebtedness; as well as those factors, risks and uncertainties identified and reported in the Company’s public filings under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. 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. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

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