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AIAI has started talks with Messier 42 LLC on potential acquisitions in defense, intelligence, healthcare, gaming, and rare earths. Deals are expected to be minimally dilutive and will require board approval plus a fairness opinion. accessnewswire.com/newsroom/…
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$AIAI value to price disconnect. Sharing my thoughts as an investor. Huge historical performance by the parent It is run by John P. Rochon, Ph.D. (also referred to as John Philip Rochon; occasionally noted in public records as John Paul Rochon) is an American businessman, investor, operator, philanthropist, and researcher with more than four decades of experience spanning finance, operations, brand-building, and complex transactions. He is the founder and chairman of Richmont, a private investment and business holding company, and the associated Rochon Family Office (a multi-billion-dollar single-family office based in Dallas). His career includes more than 350 business transactions. Notably, he served as Chairman and CEO of Mary Kay Cosmetics (a Fortune 500 company) for nearly a decade, during which the business scaled substantially. Richmont’s broader investment record over roughly 30 years includes a reported 92% compounded internal rate of return, a 42.7x multiple of cash returned, and more than $36 billion in total value created across investments that have included Armor Holdings, RealPage, Royal Appliance/Dirt Devil, Aviall, and others. stocks.apple.com/AIcBlGyhUQ0…
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$sdrc Sidney Resources announced a firm offtake with Ocean Partners for approximately 25,000 tonnes of direct-shipping gold ore. A globally recognized trading house has committed. Independent verification supported the decision. Commercial terms are in place. Doubt is easy. Delivering is harder. We’re focused on the latter. $SDRC | Warren Valley, Idaho #gold #silver Read more: sidneyresources.com/news/sid… 🇺🇸 #OTCID
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at $SDRC 🇺🇸 We're advancing offtake discussions with a leading global metals trader as we execute our staged $222.7M plan to build a 450 TPD critical-minerals mill in Idaho's historic Warren District. Gold, silver, PGMs, rare earths & tungsten. Hundreds of American jobs. The plan is working. #Gold, #silver, #PGMs, #REEs & #tungsten + hundreds of US jobs in Idaho's Warren District.
🚀 BIG NEWS from Sidney Resources (OTCID: SDRC) We’re advancing a $222.7 million staged plan to take our already-built 50 TPD mill in Idaho’s Warren Mining District all the way to a full-scale 450 TPD critical-minerals processing facility. At full scale this means: • ~240 direct permanent jobs •⁠ ⁠~460 total jobs supported across rural Idaho •⁠ ⁠Domestic production of gold, silver, iridium, rare earths & tungsten American jobs. American critical minerals. Built the right way — disciplined, phased, and focused on the community and the country. This is how you build an American mining company. 🇺🇸⛏️ Read: ordnl.link/wrW01Y0 🇺🇸 #OTCID: $SDRC #SDRC #CriticalMinerals #IdahoMining #AmericanJobs
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$sdtc A huge thank you to Roy Sternes for the outstanding introduction to Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter five months ago — what a game-changing connection! We are absolutely thrilled to have Governor Otter as Chairman of Sidney Resources. His extraordinary depth of knowledge, brilliant strategic insights, and remarkable focus were on full display during his visit to our Warren District site in early June. The future looks incredibly bright! Governor Otter’s visionary plans for the Unity expansion and his lifetime of accomplished leadership are set to propel SDRC to new heights. Honored and excited for what’s ahead! $SDRC #IdahoMining #CriticalMinerals
📢 NEWS RELEASE: Sidney Resources announces the appointment of C.L. "Butch" Otter, former three-term Governor of Idaho and longtime business leader, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. "Butch Otter brings an extraordinary combination of private-sector leadership, public service, and mining industry board experience that will be transformative for Sidney Resources," said @SeanRaeZalewski, CEO of SDRC. Read more: sidneyresources.com/news/sid… 🇺🇸 #OTCID: $SDRC #Chairman #BoardofDirectors #SidneyResources
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$sdrc @SDRCMINING A huge thank you to Roy Sternes for the outstanding introduction to Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter five months ago — what a game-changing connection! We are absolutely thrilled to have Governor Otter as Chairman of Sidney Resources. His extraordinary depth of knowledge, brilliant strategic insights, and remarkable focus were on full display during his visit to our Warren District site in early June. The future looks incredibly bright! Governor Otter’s visionary plans for the Unity expansion and his lifetime of accomplished leadership are set to propel SDRC to new heights. Honored and excited for what’s ahead! $SDRC #IdahoMining #CriticalMinerals sidneyresources.com/news/sid…
Recently, Our executive team had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with one of the most accomplished and impactful politicians I've ever met. I've never been more impressed by the sheer scope and depth of knowledge from someone who's served at the highest federal and state levels. So grateful for their guidance and collaboration—it's truly inspiring! #Collaboration #Idaho #GOLD #SILVER #MiningStocks $SDRC
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As an active venture capitalist and CEO of Sidney Resources Corp $SDRC, I’m always evaluating high-conviction opportunities and innovative business models. I just watched this interview with Todd Furniss of @AIAI_Holdings — a “Berkshire Hathaway of AI” playbook: acquiring strong companies with real revenue ($272M base) and deploying transformational AI to scale them rapidly. No selling AI tools — just execution, moats, and results. Valuable insights on operational leverage and tech integration that resonate across sectors, including resources. Watch here: youtu.be/fqjtumlD9os #AIAI #AI #VentureCapital #SDRC #MiningInnovation
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$sdrc details matter. This saves $10’a of millions.
The 1933 engineering report (Treasure Map) tied to the historic Unity & Charity Mine systems in Idaho’s Warren District outlines what could be one of the most compelling underexplored mining stories in the United States: $SDRC • More than 15,000 feet of underground development • Multiple parallel high-grade gold vein systems identified across the district • Historic ore values reported between $20 and $100+ per ton at $20.67 gold — equivalent to roughly $4,300 to $21,700+ per ton using current gold prices near $4,490/oz • Select production reportedly reaching grades as high as $500 per ton at historic gold prices — equivalent to approximately $108,000 per ton today • Historic gold recovery rates reported at 94.5% using ball mill and flotation methods • Extensive underground mapping, ore shoot modeling, and structural geology analysis completed by early engineers • Engineers describing the mineral system as “deep seated,” suggesting strong exploration potential at depth Today, Sidney Resources controls the broader system, including substantial portions of the historic underground workings and strategic surface rights connected to the Charity Mine complex. With significantly higher modern gold prices, advances in extraction technology, increasing U.S. demand for domestic critical minerals, and ongoing indications of gold, tungsten, platinum group metals, and rare earth elements, the Warren District may represent far more than a forgotten historic gold camp. Some of the most significant opportunities are often the ones history overlooked. #SDRC #Gold #Mining #CriticalMinerals #RareEarths #Idaho #MiningStocks #OTC
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$sdrc question from an investor and response. We are under a lot of NDA’s right now so it’s hard to share material information. I am very excited for everything that is occurring, and I could not be more encouraged The mining team made huge progress over the last several days and took actions that will save tens of millions of dollars in exploration costs over the next five years These efforts will aid expansion and create more efficiencies moving forward Very grateful to the hard and impactful work @HallySDRC and @wfmining Park consistently doing. Nothing is slowing down and everything is going incredibly well. We have had a ton of people reach out with their gratitude on the roads being opened by our company in the area as well.
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To provide clarity, we are working with a lab that works with DARPA. And are very encouraged by our conversation conversations with them.
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While we pursue significant next steps for the future of $SDRC @SDRCMINING we had a Great follow up call with a lab doing work with DOD and DARPA on Thursday. A little of why are in conversation. Iridium (the platinum-group metal) is a strategic/critical material for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), with relevance to DARPA’s efforts on supply chain resilience and advanced technologies. “ Key Defense Applications of Iridium Iridium’s extreme properties—highest corrosion resistance of any metal, very high melting point (~2,446°C), hardness, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures and oxidizing environments—make it essential where failure is not an option: • Aerospace and aircraft engines: Iridium alloys harden platinum and are used in high-temperature components that endure extreme heat and stress. • Guided missile systems: Critical for precision components in propulsion or high-reliability environments. • Satellite thrusters and rocket engine nozzles: Iridium-lined combustion chambers and catalyst beds (e.g., for hydrazine thrusters) resist erosion and thermal shock in space propulsion. • High-temperature sensors, thermocouples, and crucibles: For military/aerospace testing and manufacturing under extreme conditions. • Other electronics/radar/semiconductors: Used in spark plugs, backlit displays, computers, and radar screens with military applications. These uses tie directly into DOD platforms (jets, missiles, satellites) and emerging needs like hypersonics or advanced propulsion. Why It’s a Critical Supply Chain Concern for DOD/DARPA • Extreme rarity and low yields: As discussed previously, global mined grades are typically <0.1 ppm, with production ~7–9 tonnes/year dominated by South Africa (Bushveld) and some Russian output. This creates single-point vulnerabilities. ($SDRC has multiple independent assays showing multiple ppm per ton consistently) • DOD/DLA recognition: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials lists iridium explicitly, noting its uses in aircraft engines, missiles, etc. The U.S. has near-total import reliance for PGMs (platinum-group metals, including iridium), with a very small National Defense Stockpile (e.g., historically ~15 kg of iridium). • Geopolitical risks: Supply is concentrated; disruptions (e.g., from South Africa instability or Russia sanctions) could impact defense readiness. PGMs are often flagged in critical minerals assessments for economic and national security. • DARPA’s role: DARPA runs programs like OPEN (Open Price Exploration for National Security) with USGS to improve transparency in critical materials pricing, supply/demand forecasting, and resilience—explicitly including materials vital to DOD. While OPEN focuses more on broader commodities (e.g., rare earths, lithium), it addresses the same class of vulnerabilities affecting iridium/PGMs. DARPA also funds efforts on domestic processing, separation technologies, and resilient supply chains for strategic minerals. In short, iridium’s irreplaceability in high-performance military systems, combined with its tiny production volumes and foreign supply dependence, makes securing its supply chain a national security priority. DOD/DARPA focus on it (via stockpiling, R&D, forecasting, and diversification) aims to prevent disruptions that could degrade capabilities in aerospace, missiles, and space systems. Recycling and efficiency improvements are also key, as primary supply is inherently limited. sidneyresources.com/investor…
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Sean-Rae Zalewski retweeted
$SDRC Proud to be featured alongside mining leaders! Sidney Resources Corporation ($SDRC) has been named Micro-Cap Winner in NAI500’s April Global Mining Power Rankings — alongside @RioTinto ($RIO) in the Large-Cap category and Resource Minerals International (ASX: $RMI) as Small-Cap Winner. In a world where geopolitics is reshaping mining investment priorities, we’re delivering real momentum at our Warren District Project in Idaho. Full story: nai500.com/blog/2026/05/geop… #SDRC #Mining #Gold #Exploration #IdahoMining
The April Global Mining Power Rankings are officially in 🏆 @RioTinto, @ResMin_RMI, and @SDRCMINING led their respective categories in April, reflecting shifts in investor attention across the mining sector. The results highlight how geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and changing commodity demand are influencing market positioning across mining equities. Large-Cap Winner: Rio Tinto (17%) @RioTinto (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO) took the top spot as its copper strategy gained traction. The miner reported a 9% increase in copper production for Q1, driven by the ongoing ramp-up of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in Mongolia. Small-Cap Winner: Resource Minerals International (14.3%) @ResMin_RMI (ASX: RMI) focused on advancing exploration in Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, and Finland. The company reported encouraging geological indications of copper-molybdenum-gold mineralization across its projects. Micro-Cap Winner: Sidney Resources (25%) @SDRCMINING (OTCMKTS: SDRC) secured its lead after publishing results highlighting a district-scale hydrothermal system at its Idaho project. The stock saw a 55% surge over a two-week period in April. Cast your vote for the May rankings here: mining.com/ranking #MiningPowerRankings #Copper #GoldMining #SmallCap #MicroCap #MiningStocks
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Encouraging to see what can be accomplished when people sit down, listen, and work toward practical solutions 🚜⛰️ $SDRC It has been a pleasure working with the Valley County Road Department and Commissioners on an issue that affects residents, businesses, and visitors across both Valley and Idaho Counties. Their approach reflects a shared commitment to doing what’s right for the broader community. This kind of cooperation isn’t incidental, it’s foundational to how Sidney Resources leadership approaches challenges. When agencies, stakeholders, and communities work together in good faith, progress follows. We’re also grateful for the residents and businesses of Secesh Meadows and Warren who have been outstanding to work with—especially Baum Shelter Too, Yeti Pizza, the Stage Stop, and many others who continue to collaborate with us. Looking forward to continuing that work with the Idaho County Road Department and Idaho County Commissioners. #SidneyResources #WarrenID #IdahoMining #CommunityPartnership
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$sdrc Passion, purpose, and consistency. #gold
Over the past several months, we've made substantial progress at the Warren District Project in Idaho, advancing toward production. We've ramped down to a new level and driven several hundred feet of drift in the Lucky Ben Tunnel, intercepting the Little Giant Vein. We're now installing infrastructure for continued drifting, while channel and bulk samples from the new intercept are being studied and prepared and sent to independent third-party labs (including SGS and Florin) for assay and metallurgical optimization. This work supports the data for our new Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) below historically mined stopes that is being prepared, including the high-grade ore winze noted in historic records (see Jay Czizek transcript below). We're approximately 125 feet from this high-priority target. Key advancements: • Mill building construction complete and will come online with ore supply stability • Operational and road permitting advancing with the U.S. Forest Service — including permits to move historical mine materials and new road access construction • Strong early geophysical results — expanded IP survey planned this season Near-term catalyst: Expanding road access early to unlock significantly higher operational capacity beyond seasonal limits. Grant Update (Non-Dilutive Funding):We remain in contention for two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grants and have advanced to the next phase on one following our initial interview. These grants represent a major opportunity to accelerate development with non-dilutive capital and strong government validation. As Chief Operations Officer, I’m proud of what our team has achieved under challenging conditions and very encouraged by where we stand today. Every step is deliberate — de-risking technically, operationally, and financially while building a production-ready operation. Discipline and execution continue to drive us forward. Shareholder value remains the focus. #Mining #Gold #CriticalMinerals #Idaho #SDRC $SDRC
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$SDRC This video shows a glimpse of the incredible underground tunnel drifted and established by @wfmining. They completed this intercept ahead of schedule though sheer grit, determination, and by overcoming more than a bit of adversity. This is a tremendous accomplishment. Every member of our team played a critical role in pushing through the challenges, staying focused, and delivering results when it mattered most. #gold #mining #miningstocks
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$sdrc @wfmining - a public message of gratitude to Steve, Guy, Matt, Dan and all of the hard working miners working very hard in harsh conditions I wanted to take a moment to celebrate a major milestone we’ve just achieved underground. Dan has shared the exciting news that, through sheer grit, determination, and by overcoming more than a bit of adversity, the team has successfully reached what is believed to be the interception of the main vein. This is a tremendous accomplishment. Every one of you played a critical role in pushing through the challenges, staying focused, and delivering results when it mattered most. I truly believe that your hard work, resilience, and teamwork will yield incredible results and lead to success in a big way. This interception represents not just technical success, but a true testament to what this team is capable of when we dig deep (literally and figuratively). I’m incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Let’s keep the momentum going as we move into this next phase. Great things are ahead. Thank you again for your outstanding effort. #gratitude #progress #gold #miningstocks #mining
$SDRC Update: Significant Intercept of Targeted Quartz Vein System at Warren District Project: Sidney Resources Corporation (OTCID:SDRC) is pleased to report the successful underground interception of the targeted quartz vein system at its Warren District Project in Idaho. The encountered vein displays intense alteration and textures unlike previous intersections in the area. The quartz is heavily altered, soft, and exhibits a greasy character, accompanied by strong iron oxide staining and prominent green/yellow mineralization. Geological observations indicate a well-developed shear-hosted zone with evidence of multiple fluid events — consistent with a robust, sulfide-rich hydrothermal system. Importantly, this high-intensity zone was intercepted earlier and appears more developed than anticipated in the current modeling, suggesting we have intersected the primary structural conduit rather than peripheral halo material. These characteristics are highly encouraging for potential free-milling gold mineralization. Samples from the intercept have been collected and are being prepared for assay at independent third-party laboratories. This data will contribute to the growing dataset supporting future mineral resource estimation work. We set the target. We hit the structure — and it looks stronger than modeled. Further updates will follow as assay results and underground development progress. Cuts/Samples from this intercept have been sent to SGS and Florin Labs. #GOLD #Mining #miningstocks #progress
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$sdrc #Convergence This geophysical interpretation report from Sidney Resources on the Warren District Project in Idaho is highly encouraging, as it highlights significant exploration potential that could drive future value creation. By analyzing airborne magnetic and radiometric data, the report identifies key geological features suggestive of a large-scale mineral system, particularly gold-related deposits tied to the Idaho Batholith. This positions the company for targeted follow-up work, potentially leading to discoveries that enhance asset value, boost investor confidence, and support stock appreciation. Key Positives: Identification of High-Priority Targets: The report outlines multiple ranked exploration targets based on structural corridors, magnetic anomalies, and radiometric signatures indicating hydrothermal alteration and mineralization. These include major faults, shear zones, and intrusive bodies that align with productive mineral systems seen elsewhere in the region. For the company, this provides a clear roadmap to focus resources efficiently, reducing exploration risks and costs. Shareholders benefit from the prospect of near-term advancements, such as induced polarization (IP) surveys and drilling, which could uncover economically viable deposits and increase the project’s overall valuation. Evidence of District-Scale Potential: Beyond historical vein mining, the data suggests a broader, structurally controlled system with features like potassium enrichment (linked to potassic alteration) and magnetic lows (indicating fluid-altered zones). This implies untapped resources extending across the district, comparable to other successful Idaho Batholith projects. For Sidney Resources, this strengthens their portfolio and competitive edge in the mining sector, potentially attracting partnerships or funding. Shareholders could see long-term upside through expanded reserves, improved market perception, and higher share prices if mineralization is confirmed. Proactive Exploration Roadmap: The company plans immediate next steps, including IP surveys over priority areas, sampling of historical mine waste, and underground drilling on the Lucky Ben Vein to assess continuity and depth potential. This demonstrates strong operational momentum and a data-driven strategy, minimizing delays and building on historical gold production in the area. For shareholders, it signals reduced uncertainty and a pathway to milestones like resource estimates or development announcements, which often catalyze positive stock movements. What It Means Overall: The report essentially validates the Warren District’s geological promise, transforming it from a speculative area into a structured exploration opportunity with scientific backing. It means Sidney Resources is well-positioned to advance toward proving a viable mineral resource, potentially leading to production or acquisition interest in a favorable gold market. For the company, it enhances credibility and operational focus; for shareholders, it represents tangible progress toward value realization, with risks mitigated by integrated geophysical insights. While further work is needed to confirm economics, the findings strongly justify continued investment and optimism about the project’s scalability.
$SDRC advances Warren Project with district-scale geophysical results: #Gold #Mining #JuniorMining #Stocks Sidney Resources Corporation (OTCID: $SDRC) announces results from its airborne magnetic and radiometric survey at the Warren District Project, Idaho. Full release: accesswire.com/1151092/sidne… Key highlights: • District-scale structural framework identified • Widespread hydrothermal alteration confirmed • Fluid pathways and coincident target zones defined • SDRC claims positioned within a central corridor The results significantly advance target definition as the Company moves toward the next phase of exploration, including follow-up IP and drill targeting!
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