HONG KONG, January 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 35th Education & Careers Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 22 to 25 January (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Expo is open to the public with free admission.This year’s event is divided into separate "Education" and "Careers" sections and will bring together over 860 organisations from 23 countries and regions, including government bureaux and departments, tertiary institutions and education centres, to offer a wide range of information on further studies and career opportunities. The popular “CV Clinic” is enhanced this year with the introduction of new services, including Personal Colour Analysis and 16 Personality Types Magic Quiz, one-to-one trainee and career consultations, and an Aptitude Test Ready Station. These value-added services will help job seekers gain deeper insights into their personal strengths and attributes, and enable them to plan their career paths with greater clarity and confidence.Smilely Lam, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC said, “With the theme of ‘Go with Your Passion, Go Beyond Limits,’ this year’s Expo spans four days and focuses on key areas including Civil Servants & Public Services, Next Gen Technologies, Healthcare & Wellness, and Greater Bay Area Opportunities — to better align with social development and evolving market needs. The Expo will also host special seminars to inspire university students and overseas students to explore employment and development opportunities in Hong Kong, as well as showcase the advantages of Hong Kong institutions’ diverse courses and international recognition. This will help students and working professionals plan their study and career paths, while attracting non-local students to Hong Kong for education and growth, enhancing our status as an international education hub. The ‘Careers’ section provides a platform for government departments, public institutions and the business sector to recruit talent. Through exchanges with representatives from international organisations, the Expo supports Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for high-calibre talent.”Promote education in Hong Kong and explore diverse pathwaysThe 2025 Policy Address announced measures to consolidate Hong Kong’s role as an education hub and talent centre. In line with this directive, this year’s Expo hosts a series of themed talks and seminars to encourage students from neighbouring regions to pursue further studies and career opportunities in Hong Kong. Highlights include the themed seminar “A Date with Giants”, featuring representatives from enterprises such as J.P. Morgan and Lenovo. The session is designed to inspire university and overseas students to explore diverse career and development opportunities in technology, finance, entrepreneurship and further studies, thus enhancing their employability and career prospects in Hong Kong.The China Hong Kong Elite Union will invite “Hong Kong Drifters”, Chinese Mainland students who study in Hong Kong, to share their experience from education to employment, providing insight for non-local students who wish to develop their careers in Hong Kong. In addition, the principal of the Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club College will join two alumni to share tips to achieve top results in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination.Integration of AI applications and education programmes to align with workforce trendsThe “Education” section is divided into four zones: “Local Studies”, “Non-Hong Kong Education”, “Lifelong Learning” and “Youth Zone”. The “Local Studies” section will bring together a wide range of tertiary institutions and vocational and professional education providers. Highlights include the SOPHIE 8x model, independently developed by the Engineering Discipline of the Vocational Training Council (VTC) and winner of the World Solar Challenge held in Australia last year, which will be showcased at the Expo to highlight how the courses nurtures technology talent while showcasing the potential of Hong Kong's young generation in the innovation and technology field.The Hong Kong Institute of Construction will also present its latest technological and innovative achievements, featuring a series of immersive learning experiences such as the “AI Tower Crane Simulator”. Using AI technology, visitors will experience a simulated construction site environment and gain firsthand insight into innovative construction technologies, fostering a fresh and positive perception of the industry. A number of institutions will also introduce new application-oriented programmes, including robotics and automation engineering, in response to a growing global demand for technology related industries talent, strengthening the linkage between education and the workplace.The “Non-Hong Kong Education” zone comprises consulates based in Hong Kong, overseas universities and education consultancy organisations from various countries and regions, offering study abroad advisory services covering Europe, the Americas, Asia and countries and regions along the Belt and Road. These services will assist students in planning their overseas study pathways according to their interests, academic backgrounds and budgets.The “Lifelong Learning” and “Youth Zone” sections will provide a wide spectrum of further education and industry information for working professionals, career switchers and young people. The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) will introduce skills training programmes across multiple industries and offer consultation services on technology, language and vocational skills training. The Professional Communication Association will share insight on public speaking, debating and job interview techniques to help enhance soft skills. Organisations such as the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the Hong Kong Youth Exchange Promotion United Association will provide young people with career planning support, summer job opportunities and internship placements.An upgraded “CV Clinic” with six key services to enhance workplace competitivenessOn the employment and recruitment front, the “Careers” and “Recruitment Square” zones will offer job seekers a wide range of career pathways. Over 30 government departments and public organisations will set up booths in the “Careers” zone, including the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Airport Authority of Hong Kong, the Education Bureau, the Civil Service Bureau, the Judiciary and various financial institutions. Participating government departments will include disciplined services and professional and technical roles, as well as administrative and management grades. This reflects a strong demand for young talent and provides firsthand information and professional insights for visitors seeking a career in public service.The “Recruitment Square” will offer a comprehensive range of employment information and support services, with some employers conducting onsite interviews to enable job seekers to apply directly. The “CV Clinic”, which received an enthusiastic response last year, will return with a comprehensive upgrade. This year, the Clinic will feature six services including one-to-one CV consultations and professional CV portrait photography provided by recruitment platform Jobsdb; 1:1 Trainee Programme & Career Consultation, an Aptitude Test Ready Station, offered by career consultancy MT20 Consulting Limited to help job seekers master interview strategies and enhance their chances of success; onsite Personal Colour Analysis by clincolour; and the latest 2026 edition of the “16 Personality Types Magic Quiz” presented by CTgoodjobs. Job seekers may reserve these onsite services in advance via the Education & Careers Expo website. Quotas are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.Over 100 events to examine industry trends and career prospectsDuring the Expo period, four themed days will be organised: "Civil Servants & Public Services”, “Next Gen Technologies”, “Healthcare & Wellness” and “Greater Bay Area Opportunities”. Over 100 activities will feature industry experts and speakers to share their experience in areas such as innovation and technology, public service careers and working holiday programmes, to provide students and job seekers with comprehensive industry insights. Serrini, a singer-songwriter who holds a PhD from the University of Hong Kong, will share her career path to success. Film screenwriters and directors will also speak at selected sessions to share professional perspectives and life experiences, while well-known DJ “Ah Jeng” will speak about her growth and career story. The Expo will also feature a series of skill-training sessions and interactive activities suitable for parents and children, including a mock TV studio set up by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) where participants can experience professional production workflows first-hand.Four themed days and highlighted events22 JanuaryCivil Servants & Public Services themed events- Secretary for Education Dr Choi Yuk-lin, JP, will officiate at the opening ceremony.- The Civil Service Bureau and other government departments will host seminars to introduce career development in the civil service and public services.23 JanuaryNext Gen Technologies themed events- The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Hong Kong Electric, CLP Power and MTR Corporation will host seminars to discuss prospects for technology and smart city development.Star Speaker Sharing- Ho Cheuk-tin, director of “The Sparring Partner”; Chiu Sin-hang, director of “One Second Champion”; Sunny Chan, director and screenwriter of the “The Table for Six” series; and Dr Terry Lam, Dean of the School of Film and Television at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and screenwriter of “A Guilty Conscience” will explore new trends in using technology for storytelling and film production.- Serrini, a singer-songwriter who holds a PhD from the University of Hong Kong will share her career path to success.24 JanuaryHealthcare & Wellness themed events- Registered expressive arts therapist Aleck Kwong will share his journey from top HKCEE scorer to one of the 2025 Ten Outstanding Young Persons, and how he found his life purpose through an extraordinary career path.Star Speaker Sharing- Radio DJ “Ah Jeng” will share her personal growth and career story.- Hong Kong actress and singer Sara Lee, together with Dr Fan Ning, Chairman of Forget Thee Not, will share their experiences of becoming life celebrants and the insights gained along the way.25 JanuaryGreater Bay Area Opportunities themed events- Calvin Tse, President of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, will speak on “Guide to GBA Entrepreneurship”, sharing practical experience and advice with young people interested in entrepreneurship.Star Speaker Sharing- Angela Stanton, the first runner-up at the 2025 Miss Hong Kong pageant, will share how she journeyed from graduating with first-class honours from the University of Cambridge, to working in investment banking, to becoming a news anchor, illustrating the boundless possibilities of career development.Seats for activities are limited and pre-registration online is encouraged. Visitors can also enjoy the “Instant Career Snapshot” AI photo experience and receive complimentary souvenirs, including a limited-edition mobile phone strap for the 35th Education & Careers Expo, while stocks last. For details and registration, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3yh4wd8aPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4smN74qSmilely Lam, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, says this year’s Education & Careers Expo features the theme “Go with Your Passion, Go Beyond Limits”. The four themed days cover Civil Servants & Public Services, Next Gen Technologies, Healthcare & Wellness, and Greater Bay Area Opportunities, in line with social development and market needs.This year’s Expo brings together over 860 organisations from 23 countries and regions, offering comprehensive information on study, further education and employment opportunities. The photo shows last year’s 34th Education & Careers Expo.Education & Careers Expo Website: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkeducationexpo/enEvents’ information: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkeducationexpo/en/intelligence-hubHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesHKTDC's Corporate Communications Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.org Navin LawTel: (852) 2584 4025Email: navin.cm.law@hktdc.orgWinnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: winnie.wy.kan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland , the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore January 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hall Chadwick, the leading Australian-founded professional services firm with a 138-year legacy, will host an invitation-only investment forum in Singapore in March 2026, bringing together senior corporate leaders, global capital markets advisers and institutional investors to examine how Asia-Pacific companies can navigate evolving global capital markets and access deeper pools of capital, liquidity and strategic partners.The two-day forum will be held at Capella Singapore on 10–11 March 2026, with a private golf day on 9 March. The event will feature keynote addresses and panels from senior representatives of NASDAQ, leading global investors and capital markets specialists, alongside keynote speaker Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization.The forum is convened by Hall Chadwick, with Cohen & Company Capital Markets (CCM) participating as an anchor sponsor and contributor to the program. CCM is a highly active adviser in the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and de-SPAC space, and will share practical insights alongside other market participants, drawing on recent transaction experience including the HCAC transaction that culminated in a NASDAQ bell-ringing ceremony.Key Event Details (at a glance)Dates & Venue- 10–11 March 2026 — Capella Singapore- Golf Day: 9 March 2026Format- Invitation-only forum- Pre-arranged one-on-one corporate and investor meetings- Panels, closed-door roundtables and networking sessionsKeynote Speaker- Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President, The Trump OrganizationParticipants- NASDAQ leadership- Institutional investors and global funds- Capital markets advisers and transaction specialistsA defining moment for global capital and supply chainsGlobal capital markets are at an inflection point. Shifting interest-rate cycles, tighter capital conditions and heightened regulatory scrutiny are reshaping how and where companies raise capital. At the same time, supply chains in critical minerals, energy, technology and advanced manufacturing are being re-evaluated, creating new demands for scale, transparency and long-term institutional support.For Asia-Pacific corporates, these dynamics are driving a reassessment of capital strategy. Domestic markets remain important, but increasingly, companies are exploring international capital options to support growth, liquidity events, cross-border acquisitions and strategic partnerships. The U.S. capital markets, with their depth, institutional reach and sector specialisation, continue to play a central role in that global ecosystem.Capital optionality becomes a strategic advantage for APAC corporatesFor companies operating across the Asia-Pacific region, engagement with international capital markets is rarely a binary decision. Geopolitical complexity, regulatory considerations and investor perception all influence how boards and management teams approach global expansion and funding strategies.In this environment, optionality matters. Understanding how different capital structures work, how timing and jurisdictional considerations affect outcomes, and how investor expectations vary across markets enables corporates to prepare strategically, even if execution occurs later or through alternative pathways.Hall Chadwick’s Singapore Forum is designed to provide insight and perspective, enabling corporates to assess structures, partnerships and timing without presupposing outcomes or commitments.From strategy to execution: a forum designed for decision-makersUnlike large public conferences, Hall Chadwick’s Capital Access Forum 2026 is intentionally limited in size and highly curated. Each participating corporate will receive one to two private, pre-arranged meetings with financiers, sponsors and advisers aligned to their sector and strategic objectives.The agenda is built around execution-level discussion, covering:- SPAC and IPO pathways in current market conditions- Cross-border M&A and strategic partnerships- Regulatory frameworks and listing considerations- Institutional investor expectations and capital deployment trends- Sector-specific dynamics across critical minerals, AI, technology, energy and infrastructureThe emphasis is on practical insight: what works, what does not, and how successful transactions are being structured in today’s market.Perspectives from global capital market leadersA key highlight of the forum is the keynote address by Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization. With extensive experience in large-scale real estate, corporate development and international expansion, he brings a commercial perspective on navigating market cycles, unlocking growth opportunities and engaging global capital platforms.The program will also feature senior leadership from NASDAQ, offering insight into U.S. public markets, listing considerations and sector trends, alongside institutional investors and global funds actively deploying capital.Convening at the intersection of capital, strategy and executionHall Chadwick’s decision to convene the Singapore Forum reflects its evolution into a global corporate advisory platform operating at the intersection of capital, strategy and execution.Founded more than 138 years ago as a chartered accounting firm, Hall Chadwick has expanded well beyond its traditional accounting heritage to integrate global capital markets expertise. Today, the firm advises corporates on complex cross-border transactions, U.S. public listings and SPAC structures, working alongside specialist partners to deliver end-to-end outcomes.The forum provides a live demonstration of this model in practice, including insights drawn from Hall Chadwick’s recent HCAC transaction, which delivered a four-times return and culminated in a NASDAQ bell-ringing ceremony.Reflecting the Forum’s focus on global capital connectivity and institutional engagement, Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization and the Forum’s keynote speaker, said: “I look forward to joining top industry leaders, financiers, strategic partners, and market specialists in Singapore this spring.”Kayla Hardy, Partner of Hall Chadwick (Hong Kong), said: “Global capital markets are becoming more complex, more selective and more interconnected. This forum is about giving corporate leaders clarity; not just on the opportunities, but on the structures, timing and execution required to access them responsibly. Singapore provides a neutral platform for those conversations, and we are pleased to bring together market leaders to share practical insight drawn from real transactions.”Who the forum is designed forThe forum is designed for senior decision-makers, including:- CEOs, CFOs and corporate development leaders- Corporate executives across mining, resources, energy, technology, infrastructure and manufacturing- Investment firms, funds, family offices and financial services executives- Companies exploring international capital markets, strategic partnerships or liquidity eventsAttendance is by invitation only, with participation capped to ensure meaningful engagement.For companies not initially included on the invitation list, a limited opportunity is available to submit an expression of interest for consideration, subject to review and availability. Requests must be submitted by 5.00pm on 28 January 2026.Registration and enquiriesCorporate attendees who receive an invitation may register via the exclusive Eventbrite link provided in their invitation package.Investors who have received an invitation, or who wish to enquire about participation, may contact:Kristina Khlopunovakkhlopunova@hallchadwick.comMedia enquiries:Hall ChadwickMike Willeseemwillesee@hallchadwick.com.auFinancial & Corporate Relations Pty Ltd.Maggie Aum.au@fcr.com.au Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年1月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 1月8日，中国首家通用GPU企业——天数智芯（股份代号：9903.HK）在香港联合交易所主板正式挂牌。此次上市，不仅意味着公司迈入发展的全新阶段，为公司技术研发与业务扩张注入强劲动力，更标志着国产通用GPU技术实力获得国际资本市场的认可，为中国高端芯片产业的全球化发展开辟了新路径。全栈自主可控技术体系构筑核心壁垒，软硬件协同赋能多元场景作为通用GPU领域的专精特新「小巨人」企业，天数智芯的成功得益于完全自主开发的技术体系，包括专有IP及硬件、完整的软件系统和算力集群技术三大核心板块，构建起全栈自主可控的技术壁垒。在硬件层面，天数智芯以自主研发的通用GPU内核及架构为核心，聚焦极致执行效率的实现，进而显著改善的单位瓦特和单位面积应用性能。其计算内核支持AI训练与推理的统一部署，搭载800余条定制指令，既保障了对各类模型的广泛兼容性，又具备对动态变化计算需求的灵活适配能力。同时，公司打造多层次、多模式缓存层次结构的内存子系统，集成专用内存模块，配合专有的数据压缩和调度算法，可高效承载大规模AI工作负载，实现吞吐量与资源利用率的双重优化，为高密度算力需求场景提供了硬核支撑。此外，天数智芯的片上及点对点网络系统，可实现单芯片内、多芯片间以及大规模集群中通用GPU加速卡之间的低延迟通信，各层级全交换架构确保系统在规模扩张过程中保持近乎线性的可扩展性，并维持高效的资源利用率。依托上述核心硬件技术，天数智芯持续输出先进的运行效率，为客户提供具备可扩展性与可持续升级能力的硬件解决方案。在软件方面，天数智芯已形成功能完备的全栈软件体系，涵盖编译器、驱动程序、优化性能函数库、开发工具、AI框架、推理引擎及云原生支持模块等关键组件，且所有软件均针对自研硬件进行深度优化，实现软硬件协同增效。其中，驱动程序全面支持主流Linux发行版本，覆盖x86与ARM两大架构，同时保持与全球通用GPU主流编程生态及平台的兼容性。在此基础上，公司产品已实现与PyTorch、TensorFlow和PaddlePaddle等领先AI框架，以及Megatron专用框架、vLLM、TGI、TensorRT推理引擎的高效集成，生态兼容性处于行业前沿水平。目前，这一全面的软件系统已在金融服务、医疗保健、运输等关键领域实现超900次部署应用，同时为制造业、零售业的工业数字化转型，以及基础研究、教育计算等场景提供有力支撑，充分验证了其技术实用性与行业适配性。在算力集群技术领域，天数智芯针对大型AI部署打造了综合基础设施解决方案，核心围绕三大支柱展开：一是卓越的可扩展性，确保集群规模扩大时实现趋近线性的性能提升；二是高可靠性，通过强化容错能力延长系统正常运行时间，保障关键工作负载的不间断稳定运行；三是高效迁移兼容性，支持主流生态开发的AI集群训练及推理应用快速迁移至公司基础设施，同时维持一致的模型精度。值得关注的是，公司正积极拓展生态合作伙伴网络，专为大语言模型应用定制的下一代高密度机柜设计也在稳步推进中。通过持续创新与大规模部署，公司专有技术平台已成为支撑行业领先地位与可持续增长的核心基石。雄厚研发团队夯实创新底气，清晰募资规划助力长期可持续发展强劲的研发实力与完善的知识产权布局，是天数智芯持续创新突破的核心底气。公司拥有一支技术精湛、经验丰富的专业研发团队，截至2025年6月30日，研发人员规模超480人，其中超三分之一成员具备十年以上行业经验，约70%拥有硕士或以上学历。知识产权布局方面，截至2025年6月30日，公司在中国和海外拥有65项授权专利，其中包括56项发明相关专利和207项商标。同时，公司还拥有113项版权，包括软件和设计版权。此外，公司还与第三方在中国共同拥有1项专利申请，全方位的知识产权保护体系，为公司技术创新成果提供了全面保障。对于上市募集资金的使用规划，天数智芯已制定清晰的战略布局：约80.0%将投入产品及解决方案研发，包括未来五年内通用GPU芯片及加速卡的研发与商业化、扩充研发团队推进专有软件栈研发、AI算力解决方案研发等核心方向；约10.0%将用于未来五年的销售及市场推广工作，具体包括扩展销售与服务网络、提升服务质量、增强品牌知名度及市场渗透力；剩余约10.0%将用于补充营运资金及满足一般企业用途。清晰的战略规划，无疑将为公司技术创新的持续突破、市场竞争力的稳步提升以及长期可持续发展注入强劲动力，进一步巩固公司在通用GPU领域的行业地位。总体而言，天数智芯作为国产通用GPU领域的先行者，凭借全栈自主的技术体系、丰富的行业应用经验以及雄厚的研发实力，构建了坚实的核心竞争力。此次成功登陆港交所，不仅为企业后续发展注入资本活水，更为国内通用GPU行业的资本化发展提供了重要标杆。未来，依托资本赋能与技术创新双轮驱动，天数智芯有望在AI算力需求爆发的浪潮中持续突破，未来发展极具想象空间。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Elko, Nevada--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - January 7, 2026) - Patriot Critical Minerals ("Patriot" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based critical minerals developer advancing the 100%-owned MEGA tungsten project in Elko County, Nevada, announces that as a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "Commission"), the Company is issuing the following news release to clarify its disclosure. Following the Commission's review, the Company is noting that the technical report filed on November 27, 2025 is not in compliance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and investors should not rely on the information contained in this technical report.The Company originally filed a technical report for the Company's MEGA Project on SEDAR+ because it disseminated scientific and technical information about the MEGA Project to the public in Canada through a news release dated August 26, 2025. This news release triggered the disclosure requirements of NI 43-101.The Company will be filing a revised technical report on SEDAR+ to address the comments received from the Commission and will ensure the commodity pricing information and all information within the technical report is adopted by the Qualified Person. Within the originally filed technical report, the commodity pricing information had been provided by an external market data and analysis company. When the technical report is re-filed, the Company will ensure the corresponding certificate(s) of the Qualified Person(s) are also filed on SEDAR+.About Patriot Critical MineralsPatriot Critical Minerals is a U.S.- based company dedicated to the development of critical minerals, with a primary focus on advancing its wholly owned MEGA tungsten project located in Elko County, Nevada. Encompassing 310 acres across 15 unpatented lode mining claims, the MEGA project represents one of the largest known tungsten deposit in the United States. To learn more, please visit our website at www.patriotcritical.com.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information (collectively, "forward‐looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian legislation. Forward‐looking statements are typically identified by words such as: "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", "may", "should", "would", "will", "potential", "scheduled" or variations of such words and phrases and similar expressions, which, by their nature, refer to future events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved.All statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward‐looking statements and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations and orientations regarding the future. Specifically, the forward-looking statements include the anticipated filing of a revised NI 43-101 technical report. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable and reflect expectations of future developments and other factors which management believes to be reasonable and relevant, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In making the forward‐looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that the NI 43-101 technical report will be revised and filed on SEDAR+. Other factors may also adversely affect the future results or performance of the Company, including general economic, market or business conditions, future prices of minerals, changes in the financial markets and in the demand for minerals, changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting the mineral exploration industry, as well as additional risks that cannot be anticipated at this time. Ongoing labour shortages, inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, the global financial and geopolitical climate and the conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine and surrounding regions are some additional factors that are affecting current economic conditions and increasing economic uncertainty, which may impact the Company's operating performance, financial position, and future prospects. Collectively, the potential impacts of this economic environment pose risks that are currently indescribable and immeasurable. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward‐looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned that forward‐looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and, accordingly, are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward‐looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of such statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward‐looking information whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.For further information regarding this press release, please contact:Patriot Critical Minerals+1-604-910-1804info@patriotcritical.com705-1030 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 2Y3www.patriotcritical.comTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/279777 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TSUKUBA, Japan, Jan 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Technologies that underpin modern society, such as smartphones and automobiles, rely on a diverse range of functional materials. Materials scientists are therefore working to develop and improve new materials, but predicting material properties is no simple task. Data science is key to transforming this field, and new tools powered by artificial intelligence are expected to accelerate the exploration, collection, and management of materials property data worldwide.Researchers and artificial intelligence work together to collect experimental materials science data from papers worldwide and build a database. (Copyright: Kenji Tashiro. Instagram: ripplemarkmaker. CC-BY-4.0)The relationship between functional materials and their properties is complex. Even slight differences in composition or synthesis methods can affect electronic states and microstructures, often resulting in entirely different properties. For this reason, theoretical models alone cannot provide reliable predictions, and the intuition of researchers and engineers built on years of experience has played a significant role.Machine learning is a technology that can learn empirical trends rather than relying on theory. By applying machine learning to experimental data in materials science, it may be possible to replicate such intuition computationally. Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, now support the daily lives of many people and are capable of flexible information extraction that takes background knowledge and context into account. This opens up the possibility of automating the process of converting complex information sources like scientific papers into structured data. If large-scale datasets of experimental data can be built through this approach, it is expected to enable researchers to gain inspiration through a bird's-eye view of the data, as well as to realize property predictions based on empirical trends using machine learning.A team led by Dr. Yukari Katsura, a Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), has focused on this potential and developed two new tools to accelerate the construction of Starrydata, a materials property database built from data collected from scientific papers. This work was recently published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods."Graphs in the millions of papers published to date contain valuable experimental data collected by past researchers, and much of it remains untapped," says Prof. Katsura. In the Starrydata project, which she launched in 2015, data collection from papers was performed manually and supported by the independently developed Starrydata2 web system, successfully amassing an unprecedented volume of experimental data. The new tools are designed to further streamline this data collection process. "We found that by specifying a data structure and giving instructions to an LLM, we can accurately and comprehensively extract information about figures, tables, and samples from the text of paper PDFs across a wide range of fields."Prof. Katsura added, "Many publishers prohibit the use of artificial intelligence on paper PDFs, so we are currently developing the system to target open-access papers."The first tool, Starrydata Auto-Suggestion for Sample Information, is a function that reads the text of a paper and suggests candidate entries for data fields pre-designed for each materials domain; it is already integrated into the Starrydata2 web system. When a user pastes text from a paper's abstract or experimental methods section, it is sent to OpenAI's GPT via API, and candidate entries in English are automatically displayed below each input field.The second tool, Starrydata Auto-Summary GPT, deconstructs an entire open-access paper PDF uploaded by the user and automatically summarizes all descriptions of figures, tables, and samples appearing in the paper as a structured data in JSON format. The JSON data output is generated using ChatGPT's custom GPT feature, and the resulting data can be viewed as an easy-to-read table in a web browser. Although this data is not currently incorporated directly into the Starrydata database, it dramatically accelerates the work of data collectors in quickly locating target data and entering information. Note that reading data points from graph images is difficult for LLMs, so this task is performed by data collectors using an independently developed semi-automated tool."A paper is a logical structure assembled to convey the author's claims, but by deconstructing it and returning it to the form of experimental data, other researchers can also use it for their own research," says Dr. Katsura. "In this way, we are aiming for a future where experimental data from all materials science fields can be shared in digital format and viewed from a bird's-eye perspective."At present, Starrydata has only progressed in building databases for certain materials science fields, such as thermoelectric materials that convert heat and electricity, and magnets. However, as an open dataset that can be used for new materials development, it is beginning to be utilized primarily by leading researchers around the world. The team is advancing their research with the aim of raising broader awareness of the potential of such large-scale experimental data and establishing paper data collection as a recognized form of research within the scientific community.Further informationYukari KatsuraSenior Researcher, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)KATSURA.Yukari@nims.go.jp(Yukari Katsura is also an associate professor at University of Tsukuba and guest researcher at RIKEN)Paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2025.2590811 About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM-M)STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-M Dr Kazuya SaitoSTAM Methods Publishing DirectorSAITO.Kazuya@nims.go.jpPress release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. 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RAS AL KHAIMAH CITY, UAE, Jan 7, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As businesses face increasing regulatory complexity across borders, RAK ICC offers flexible solutions to simplify expansion and protect assets.RAK ICC offers a straightforward and globally aligned registration of holding companies for high net worth individuals, families and their advisors looking to manage investments, shareholding structures, and regional expansion. With a focus on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, RAK ICC provides businesses with the tools needed to scale within the UAE and across the region.In an ever-changing global business landscape, RAK ICC allows businesses to operate within the UAE's well-established economic and legal frameworks, ensuring they meet both local and international standards while managing operations effectively.Key Features of RAK ICC's Platform:Streamlined Business Management: RAK ICC makes it easier for companies to consolidate operations and manage investments across regions, reducing complexity and increasing efficiency.Tax Efficiency and Dividend Repatriation: RAK ICC helps businesses potentially optimize their tax structures and manage dividend repatriation across borders, making cross-border operations smoother and more cost-effective.Intellectual Property Protection: RAK ICC provides tools to help businesses protect their intellectual property, ensuring that valuable assets are safeguarded as they grow.Seamless Integration with the UAE's Economic and Legal Systems: RAK ICC benefits from being closely integrated with the UAE's legal and economic systems, offering businesses a secure and regulated environment to operate within.Designed for Businesses of All Sizes: Whether you're a family-owned business, a scale-up, or a multinational investor, RAK ICC offers flexible solutions to meet the diverse needs of businesses at various stages of growth.RAK ICC is built to provide businesses with a stable foundation for managing operations and investments. Whether you're consolidating assets or expanding operations, it offers nimble solutions to help companies grow and stay compliant with regulations."Our mission is to help families and businesses manage wealth nimbly and preserve their legacies, backed by RAK ICC's secure and reputable jurisdiction."Sandra Louw, CEO of RAK ICCToday, RAK ICC stands as one of the region's most established corporate registries, with more than 40,000 incorporations benefiting from its secure and compliant ecosystem.About RAK ICCRas Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) is a corporate registry based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The organisation provides international business companies and foundations, typically used for private and business structuring, asset consolidation, and succession planning. To date, RAK ICC has incorporated thousands of international companies and supports multi-billion dirhams in structured assets. It serves high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking flexible and secure solutions for long-term business and wealth management.For media enquiries, contact us at:Phone: +971 7 207 7177Email: info@rakicc.comWebsite: https://www.rakicc.com/contact-us/SOURCE: RAK ICC Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com