HONG KONG, Oct 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Blockpass, the compliance and identity verification provider, is thrilled to reveal that it is integrating the BNB Attestation Service (BAS), the standard and platform for Binance’s BNB Chain that facilitates the making of attestations for any use case. This news comes after the recent release of Blockpass’ On-Chain KYC® 2.0, and will see the BAS facilitating Blockpass’ use of on-chain and off-chain attestations.BAS is BNB Chain’s native verification and reputation layer, enabling composable KYC, identity and asset proofs for RWA, DeFi and AI agents. BAS provides both on-chain and off-chain attestation modes. By using Onchain, attestations are recorded on-chain, publicly accessible to anyone. When utilizing Offchain, attestations are stored in BNB Greenfield, BNB’s cutting-edge decentralized storage, allowing users to control access permissions for attestations. Through integrating with the BAS, users gain access to services such as reputation systems, trusted DataFi, airdrops and more. Through this, the BAS offers anyone a path to building trust in a decentralized, internet-driven environment, moving beyond traditional centralized endorsements and geographical limitations to expand opportunities for those looking to develop the decentralized world.Blockpass, the Safe Network for Crypto™, has pioneered reusable identities and crypto-native KYC/AML solutions. Its turnkey suite of compliance tools is designed to lower onboarding costs, automate remediation, prove humanity and protect against malicious actors, fraudulent activities, bots, and AI. Businesses can set up services quickly, test them for free, and start verifying users. With around one million verified identity profiles, Blockpass facilitates instant onboarding, and to date over a thousand businesses have taken advantage of this opportunity to benefit from Blockpass’ compliant network. With the recent addition of On-Chain KYC® 2.0, businesses are now empowered to create verified, reusable digital identities for users, both on the blockchain through on-chain attestations, or off the blockchain through zero-knowledge proofs, providing a single, interoperable and simple solution for dApps and other platforms.“This collaboration represents a significant milestone in extending the reach of our attestation registry across the BNB Chain,” said Annie Lee, Founder of BNB Attestation Service.“Through our partnership with Blockpass, we can bridge trusted Web2 credentials into DeFi, RWA, and airdrop ecosystems. By enabling reusable verification credentials, we’re improving user accessibility while building a secure and scalable Web3 environment.”"From the development and launch of our On-Chain KYC® 2.0, we knew that on-chain and off-chain attestations were going to become absolutely vital for the future of identity verification in a Web3 ecosystem,” said Blockpass CEO Adam Vaziri. “We’re delighted to work with the BAS to provide the benefits of our reusable, verified identities to an ever-growing user base as we all seek to develop a secure and trusted decentralized environment.”Through this integration, Blockpass and BAS provide safe, secure and pain-free verification services across the BNB ecosystem and beyond, enabling simple and effective compliance as businesses and individuals alike continue to benefit from the spread of Blockchain and digital assets. By developing the most up-to-date and comprehensive services, a profitable and compliant future can be enjoyed by all.About BlockpassBlockpass provides a comprehensive, cost-effective suite of KYC, KYB, and AML compliance solutions for Web3. Our tools lower onboarding costs, automate processes, and protect against fraud. Core products include our groundbreaking On-Chain KYC 2.0®, which creates verified, reusable digital identities via on-chain attestations and zero-knowledge proofs. We also offer an Advanced KYC Bot™, Unhosted Wallet KYC™, and a Travel Rule Hub. Blockpass features specialized solutions for Launchpads, private token offerings, and node sales, alongside expert compliance outsourcing. By leveraging our network of over one million pre-verified crypto investors, businesses can achieve instant onboarding. Blockpass is a trusted partner for industry leaders like Animoca Brands, Cardano, and RWA Inc., helping to build the Safe Network for Crypto™.Learn more and engage the Blockpass team:Website: https://www.blockpass.orgBook a Demo: https://www.blockpass.org/book-your-call/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Oct 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) of South Korea announced its full-scale engagement in the Japanese market through participation in Japan IT Week Autumn 2025, taking place from October 22 to 24 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. NIPA will lead Korea's largest-ever ICT delegation, featuring 50 companies across AI, SaaS, IoT, semiconductors, and XR sectors, further expanding bilateral cooperation in digital innovation between Korea and Japan.NIPA South KoreaThe KOREA NIPA Pavilion, organized by NIPA, will showcase the technological excellence and creativity of Korea's K-Digital industry. The exhibition brings together six major sectors: AI (18 companies), SaaS (10), IoT (12), Semiconductors (4), and XR and others (6) - presenting cutting-edge digital capabilities in one integrated space. Key participants include Rebellions, MangoBoost, PolarisOffice, Digitalog Technologies, STC Lab, OpenSurvey, F1Security, WEVEN, and WINS Technet, all aiming to build partnerships within Japan's industrial ecosystem.Organized by RX Japan Ltd., Japan IT Week is the country's largest IT exhibition, spanning 15 specialized fields including cloud, AI, security, and automation. The 2025 Autumn edition is expected to attract around 31,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors, providing Korean startups and scale-ups direct access to Japan's enterprise ecosystem.On October 22, NIPA will host the Korea-Japan Digital Cooperation Seminar at the Hotel New Otani Makuhari, bringing together industry and public-sector representatives from both countries. The seminar will focus on sharing policy and industry insights to support mutual market entry and digital partnership expansion. It will serve as a starting point for long-term collaboration between Korea and Japan's ICT sectors."As Japan's digital transformation accelerates, the innovation capacity of Korean ICT and software companies is opening new opportunities for cooperation," said Park Yoon-kyu, President of NIPA. "Through specialized pavilions and IR events, NIPA will continue to support Korean companies in achieving sustainable business outcomes in Japan."Through participation in Japan IT Week Autumn 2025, NIPA aims to establish a permanent presence in the Japanese market and foster structured partnerships across innovation, policy, and business, contributing to the next wave of digital growth in Asia driven by AI, semiconductors, and deep tech collaboration.Contact InformationbeSUCCESS Media Grouphello@besuccess.comSOURCE: The National IT Industry Promotion Agency Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Trio AI Limited (“Trio AI” or the “Company”), Asia’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure service provider, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Hong Kong’s leading digital operator, Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (“HTHK”), at the 3Business Empower Partnership Summit 2025. Under the MOU, the two parties plan to integrate their respective strengths in 5G mobile services, AI, and AIoT to jointly develop and deploy next‑generation smart robotics. These innovations will empower key sectors in smart city development, including property management, construction engineering, and public services, driving digital transformation across industries, enhancing new‑quality productivity, and unlocking unprecedented opportunities.As an international financial, trade and innovation and technology hub, Hong Kong can leverage the advantages of 5G technology, such as ultra-high speed, low latency, and extensive connectivity, together with AI to enhance operational efficiency in property management, improve safety and quality in construction projects, and elevate the standard and responsiveness of public services. The integration of 5G and AI presents immense market potential and will play a key role in helping Hong Kong achieve its vision of “industries for AI” and “AI for industries.”Establishing strategic collaboration on AI+5G with HTHKRooted in Hong Kong, Trio AI is Asia’s leading AI infrastructure service provider. The Company operates secure, advanced, and scalable AI computing platforms, delivering reliable, cost‑efficient AI infrastructure that supports end‑to‑end model applications and flexible business models. Recognizing the strong growth potential, Trio AI and HTHK plan to jointly expand the application of 5G‑powered smart robotic solution in property management, construction, and public services organizations in Hong Kong to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. This collaboration will not only create new business opportunities for Trio AI but also aligns closely with the direction outlined in the 2025 Policy Address to deepen AI adoption across industries and to establish an AI Efficacy Enhancement Team to accelerate innovation and efficiency within government departments.Under the MOU, Trio AI and HTHK plan to work together to provide AI‑powered solutions for property management, construction engineering, and public services organizations, fostering innovation, improving operational efficiency and cultivating new quality productivity within these key industries.The MOU signing ceremony took place at the 3Business Empower Partnership Summit 2025, hosted by HTHK. The summit brought together over 1,500 top decision-makers, partners, business and tech leaders from across industries, marking one of HTHK’s flagship events of the year.Dr. David Chung, Chief Executive Officer of Trio AI (left), and Jess Mak, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Market of HTHK (right), discuss how humanoid robots can accelerate digital transformation for Hong Kong enterprises during the panel discussion. Trio AI also signs an MOU with HTHK to establish a strategic collaboration.Dr. David Chung, Chief Executive Officer of Trio AI Limited, said, “This strategic collaboration with HTHK marks an important milestone for Trio AI in advancing the deep integration and commercialization of AI and 5G. It aims to fully leverage both parties’ core strengths in AI computing infrastructure and 5G, joining forces to jointly develop and promote next-generation smart robotics. We will begin by focusing on high-growth verticals such as property management, construction, and public services, helping clients enhance operational efficiency and innovation value. If materialized, the collaboration will not only accelerate the expansion of our AI infrastructure service applications across a wider range of scenarios, but also significantly strengthen our technological leadership and market competitiveness. Together, we will build an open, collaborative ecosystem that fosters mutual growth and captures the vast opportunities emerging from Hong Kong’s and the region’s digital economy.”Showcasing advanced technologies highlighting the forward-thinking strategy and unique security advantages of private AIAt the summit, Trio AI also presented a range of advanced technologies integrating AI and Internet of Things (IoT), including a humanoid robot equipped with sophisticated multimodal sensors and a smart robotic electric vehicle. These innovations captivated attendees through interactive demonstrations that vividly highlighted their practical value and powerful capabilities in complex operational settings, such as smart security patrols, real-time monitoring, and data analysis, while also demonstrating the unique security advantages of private AI. The showcase attracted enthusiastic responses and proactive business engagement from participating enterprises and potential partners.About Trio AI LimitedTrio AI Limited (“Trio AI”), a leading artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure service provider in Asia, is dedicated to enhancing the region’s technology applications and ecosystem. With the vision of advancing Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology hub, the Company offers reliable, stable and cost-effective AI infrastructure services. It caters to demand from government, various industry verticals, universities, and AI-native startups, and offers customized deployment, on demand and GPU for startups, ensuring cost-effective solutions adaptable to different usage patterns. Headquartered in Hong Kong and serving clients across Asia, the Company’s strategic position enables it to efficiently support a wide range of clients and projects.For media enquiries, please contact:AJA (IR & Communications)Avy YuTel: (852) 9500 4443Email: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年10月23日 - (亚太商訊) - 亚洲领先人工智能基础设施服务商Trio AI Limited（「Trio AI」或「本公司」）宣布，于「3Business Empower企业高峰会2025」与香港领先的数码营办商和记电讯（香港）有限公司（「和记电讯香港」）签署合作备忘录（「MOU」）。双方计划整合5G网络服务、AI及AIoT技术优势，共同开发及部署新一代智慧机械人解决方案，深度赋能物业管理、建筑工程及公共服务机构等智慧城市关键领域，驱动行业数码转型，提升新质生产力，以开拓前所未有的新机遇。香港作为国际金融、贸易和科技创新中心，5G流动通讯技术凭借超高速、低时延及广泛连接等优势，配合人工智能（AI），有助提升物业管理的营运效率、建筑工程施工安全和质量效率，以及公共服务水平和回应速度。5G 融合AI 蕴藏着无限市场机遇，更能助力香港实现「AI产业化、产业AI化」的发展目标。与和记电讯香港开展AI+5G策略合作Trio AI植根香港，是亚洲领先的AI基础设施服务供应商，拥有安全、先进且具规模的算力平台等AI基础设施，可提供安全稳定、具成本效益的 AI 基础设施、支援 AI 模型全流程应用及灵活的商业模式。展望未来高增长潜力，本公司与和记电讯香港计划共同拓展5G智慧机械人方案，期望赋能香港物业管理、建筑行业及公共服务机构，带来创新突破及提升营运效率，既可为本公司提供新的业务机遇，亦高度契合《2025年施政报告》提出促进AI在各行业的深度融合，成立「AI效能提升组」以推动政府部门革新增效的政策方向。根据签订之MOU，Trio AI与和记电讯香港计划携手为物业管理、建筑工程等行业及公共服务机构提供AI解决方案，推动创新及提升营运效率，赋能行业培育新质生产力。MOU签署仪式于和记电讯香港主办的「3Business Empower企业高峰会2025」上举行，有关高峰会云集逾1,500位来自各行各业的企业决策者、合作伙伴、商界及科技巨头代表，为和记电讯香港年度盛事之一。Trio AI 行政总裁钟伟强博士（左）与和记电讯香港企业市场高级副总裁麦纪欣（右）于专题讨论中探讨人形机械人如何加速香港企业数码化转型。Trio AI亦与和记电讯香港签署MOU，启动策略合作。Trio AI Limited行政总裁钟伟强博士表示：「是次与和记电讯香港达成策略合作意向，标志着TrioAI在推动人工智能（AI）与5G技术深度融合及商用，迈出关键一步。此策略合作意向期望能充分整合双方在AI算力基础设施与5G流动通讯领域的核心优势，强强联手，共同开发及推广新一代智慧机械人解决方案，并率先聚焦于物业管理、建筑工程及公共服务等具高增长潜力的垂直市场，为客户提升营运效率与创新价值。我们预期，如有关合作得以落实，不仅能加速拓展集团在AI基础设施服务市场的应用场景深度与广度，更能显著强化我们于该领域的技术领导力与市场竞争壁垒，共同构建开放协作、互利共赢的科技生态体系，积极把握香港及区域数字经济发展的庞大机遇。」展示多项先进技术方案，充分展现私有化AI独有安全性的前瞻思维与策略部署与此同时，Trio AI于峰会上展出多项结合AI与物联网（IoT）的先进技术方案，包括配备高端多模态感应器的人型机械人及智能机械人电动车。这些创新成果不仅与与会者深度互动，更生动演示了其在复杂工作场景（如智能保安巡逻、实时监察与数据分析）中的高效应用潜能与实际价值，以及私有化AI的独有安全性，引发众多与会企业及潜在合作伙伴的热烈反响及积极商务接洽。关于Trio AI Limited亚洲领先人工智能（AI）基础设施服务供应商Trio AI持续丰富区内科技应用与生态系统，以推动香港发展成为国际创新科技中心为愿景，提供可靠、稳定和具成本效益的AI基础设施服务。公司致力于满足来自政府、各行业、大学和AI初创企业的需求，并提供客制化部署、按需付费及针对初创企业的GPU，确保具成本效益的解决方案能灵活应对不同的使用需求。公司总部设在香港，致力于服务整个亚洲，这个战略定位使我们能够高效支持各种客户和项目。如有传媒垂询，请联络：AJA (IR &Communications)庾婉华电话：(852) 9500 4443电邮：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk/info@ajacapital.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In late summer and early autumn, the underground parking lot of Chengdu ICC (International Commerce District) witnessed a technological breakthrough that redefined the traditional charging model for new-energy vehicles. Jointly developed by Shoucheng Holdings （0697.HK）and its portfolio company Wisson Technology, China’s first ‘Automated Charging Robot Pop-up Experience Station’ has successfully concluded after 30 days of operation.Powered by Wisson’s proprietary FlexibleCharge automated charging solution, this pilot not only achieved truly cross-brand, cross-model, and publicly accessible commercial operation, but also served over 1,300 users, 1,200 charging sessions, and 100+ vehicle models—establishing the industry’s first high-usage single-unit commercial case. The results mark a milestone: robotic automatic charging technology is now ready for large-scale market deployment.Notably, the pilot coincided with the official release of the ‘Three-Year Doubling Action Plan (2025–2027) for EV Charging Infrastructure Service Capacity’ by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and related ministries. The policy aims to double the number and capacity of public charging facilities within three years and accelerate the construction of intelligent and connected energy-supplement systems—creating both a policy tailwind and market momentum for next-generation automated charging technologies.I. High Success Rate and User Satisfaction Across 100 Models and 1,000+ VehiclesThe pilot was open to the public without restrictions, serving over 100 different brands and models of vehicles—including private cars, fleet vehicles, and taxis. With nearly 1,300 users and 1,200 total sessions, it represents the most complex and highest-volume single-unit commercial deployment in the industry to date, far surpassing earlier demonstrations that were either manually assisted, limited to single brands, or restricted to closed pilot zones.Despite challenging conditions such as dim lighting, decorative ambient effects, and summer heat within the underground car park, the robot operated stably throughout, achieving nearly 100% success rate and 97% customer satisfaction.This success is underpinned by Wisson’s distinctive FlexibleCharge technology architecture. Based on the world’s first Pliabot(R) Flexible Robotics System, its ‘bionic flexible arm + embodied AI’ configuration enables strong environmental adaptability, wide model compatibility, and disruptive cost advantages. Free from reliance on expensive high-precision sensors, it meets the key commercial demands of safety, seamless user experience, and low-cost operation—making it ideally suited for mass deployment.II. High User Stickiness: Up to Six ‘Re-purchases’ in a Single MonthDuring the pilot, around 30% of targeted local users registered voluntarily for the experience. As popularity surged, many users queued for access, prompting organizers to limit session durations to accommodate growing demand.Beyond showcasing the value and appeal of automated charging, the event also illustrated how sustained public exposure has effectively completed the early-stage user education process. Comments such as ‘I’ve heard about it, but this is my first time actually trying it’, ‘My car brand supports automated charging but hasn’t rolled it out yet’, and ‘It feels like a sci-fi movie come to life’ frequently appeared in user feedback.Among registered users, 52% opted for paid single or multiple experience packages, and 97% reported satisfaction, with 86% saying they were “very satisfied.” Users praised the service for its seamless operation, safety, affordability, and compatibility with diverse vehicle types. Some users even became repeat customers—one particularly loyal driver returned six times in a month, insisting on the robotic service each visit.III. Fourfold Success: Brand, Traffic, Users, and RevenueAs the first case of its kind in the industry, the pilot successfully explored a new model of ‘experience economy + traffic economy’ driven by robotic service innovation. It not only boosted local station orders against the market trend but also proved the commercial viability of robotic charging while breaking through the limitations of traditional site marketing.From a branding perspective, the robot’s deployment created a high-impact social topic and stimulated tens of millions of online impressions through organic UGC (user-generated content) and social discussions. In terms of traffic, users, and revenue, participation by mid- to high-end vehicle owners significantly elevated the station’s image and customer structure, generating incremental income and transaction growth.IV. Policy Tailwinds Accelerate a New Era of Intelligent Energy ReplenishmentLooking ahead, as smart-parking systems expand nationwide and the NDRC’s Three-Year Doubling Plan takes effect—alongside the rapid maturation of high-frequency applications such as Robotaxi and intelligent logistics—automated charging is poised to become a key enabler in the intelligent transportation ecosystem.Leveraging Shoucheng Holdings’ strengths in capital, technological ecosystems, and asset operations, combined with Wisson Technology’s innovation in embodied flexible-intelligence robotics, the two companies are well-positioned to lead the industrialization of robotic charging infrastructure. Together, they aim to accelerate the transformation of frontier technologies into sustainable urban services, empowering the high-quality development of the robotics industry and advancing the integration of smart infrastructure across China’s cities. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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香港, 2025年10月22日 - (亚太商訊) - 夏末初秋，成都环贸 ICD 地下停车场见证了一场颠覆新能源汽车传统充电模式的科技盛宴--由首程控股与被投企业万勋科技连手打造的全国首个"自动充电机器人快闪体验站"历时 30 天后圆满收官。本次活动基于万勋科技独有的"柔韧充"自动充电解决方案，不仅成功实现了跨品牌、跨车型、面向公众的普及化商用运营，更以千人、千车、百车型的真实服务，打造出业内首个单机高用量商业化案例，正式宣告机器人自动充电技术已具备全面市场化落地能力。值得关注的是，活动圆满结束之际，国家发改委等部门同步发布《电动汽车充电设施服务能力"三年倍增"行动方案（2025-2027年）》，明确提出三年内公共充电设施数量与服务能力实现倍增，推动智慧化、网联化补能体系建设。该政策的出台，为自动充电等前沿技术的产业化应用提供了政策与市场的双重利好环境。一、百车型、千车次背后的高成功率与高满意度此次活动无限制面向公众开放，累计服务超过100款不同品牌与车型，涵盖私家车、营运车与出租车，共计近1300名用户、1200 车次。相较于此前业内展示的移动式手动充电机器人、内部示范站或单一品牌专用设备，本次可谓迄今为止自动充电单机商业化服务的最高用量与最复杂运营案例。在环贸ICD地下停车场的复杂环境中，机器人于光线变化、氛围灯干扰及高温环境下稳定运作，最终以近乎100%的成功率、97% 的用户满意度圆满完成任务。这背后，正是万勋科技"柔韧充"技术体系的核心优势所在--基于全球首创 Pliabot(R)柔韧机器人技术所构建的"仿生柔韧臂+具身AI"柔韧具身智能架构，兼具强环境适应力、跨车型兼容性与显著的成本优势，彻底摆脱对高精度传感器的依赖，为商用部署提供稳定、安全、低成本的全新方案。二、高粘性用户涌现：月内最多6次"回购"活动期间，根据场站邀约与周边数据统计，近30%的被邀用户愿意主动注册体验。随着活动热度攀升，体验人数持续增长，甚至出现排队现象，部分用户自发多次前来体验，单月最高达6次"回购"。这一现象不仅体现出自动充电机器人的应用潜力，更说明消费者教育正在完成由"认知"向"需求"的转化。在注册用户中，选择单次或多次体验包的付费用户比例达 52%；97% 的受访者对体验表示满意，其中 86% 评为"非常满意"，认为该服务在"无感操作、安全保障、价格亲民、车型兼容"等方面表现出色。社交媒体上，"像科幻电影走进现实""希望尽快推广到更多城市"等自发评价频繁出现，成为推动自动充电普及的最佳口碑样本。三、品牌、流量、用户、收入"四丰收"作为业内首例，本次活动成功探索出基于创新机器人服务的"体验经济+流量经济"新模式。其期间不仅带动场站订单量逆势增长，更透过社会化议题发酵、用户UGC传播与话题营销，实现了品牌、流量、用户与收入的多重突破。在品牌层面，活动凭借"自动充电机器人快闪体验站"的创新形式，实现全网超千万级曝光，打破了传统场站的营销边界；在流量与收益层面，高净值与中高端车主的参与显著提升了场站形象与用户结构，创造了新增收入来源与业务增量。四、政策红利迭加，开启智慧补能新时代未来，随着智能停车系统的持续推广、《电动汽车充电设施服务能力"三年倍增"行动方案（2025-2027年）》的实施，以及Robotaxi、智能货运等高频应用场景的加速成熟，自动充电将成为智能交通体系的重要基础设施。凭借首程控股在资金、科技生态与资产运营领域的综合优势，及万勋科技在柔韧具身智能技术上的创新突破，双方有望持续引领自动充电机器人的产业化进程，推动前沿科技真正转化为可持续的城市服务能力，助力中国机器人产业迈向高质量发展新阶段。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Kincora awarded A$143,483 by the New South Wales (NSW) State Government supporting drilling at the Wongarbon projectThe Wongarbon porphyry project is interpreted to host one of the few large and untested intrusive complexes of the Macquarie Arc and be located within a common transverse structure to the recent 14.7Moz gold equivalent Boda and Kaiser porphyry discoveriesThe award follows a competitive expert panel review process, monies are non-dilutionary and funds drilling on a matched dollar-for-dollar basisThe grant is provided by the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration Program within NSW's Critical Minerals Strategy 2024-35Reiterates a favorable pro-investment and operating environment in NSW, with the Macquarie Arc being Australia's foremost porphyry region and a Tier 1 global copper-gold jurisdictionSydney, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - October 22, 2025) - Gold-copper explorer and hybrid project generator Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) (Kincora or the Company) is pleased to announce the award of a A$143,484 co-funding grant for a drilling and the first ever hole to basement geology at the Wongarbon project.Sam Spring, President and CEO, and Cameron McRae, Chairman of Kincora commented,"Kincora only secured the Wongarbon project directly from the State mid last year. Since, we have formed an innovative multi-phase partnership agreement with Fleet Space Technologies supporting cutting edge multiphysics, with maiden drilling to shortly commence following this non-dilutive grant. The grants to 18 explorers, including 11 drilling programs, follows a competitive expert panel review process of applications, which were in very high demand.We would like to thank the NSW Government for the direct financial support to Kincora and the wider industry via the Critical Minerals Strategy 2024-35. These programs provide a strong pro-investment and pro-exploration to mining message to all stakeholders.As indicated by recent US Government policy, copper is one of, if not the most critical of the critical minerals due to its essential role in the energy transition and national security, and essential role in industrial production and the wider economy. Recent discoveries in both the Macquarie Arc and Cobar Basin highlight the significant potential for further new globally significant copper and other critical mineral projects within NSW's Lachlan Fold Belt."Figure 1: Kincora chair, Mr Cameron McRae, with the Honourable Courtney Houssos MLC, NSW State Government Minister for Finance, Natural Resources, Domestic Manufacturing and Government ProcurementPhoto taken October 20, 2025 at the NSW Critical Minerals Investment ShowcaseTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/271377_940a350ef4b418cc_001full.jpgAbout the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration ProgramThe NSW Government established the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Exploration Program (CMEP) 1 to support the long-term sustainability of the States resource sector and promote exploration through a co-investment grant model.The CMEP is a pillar of the Critical Minerals Strategy 2024–35 1, which aims to position NSW as a leader in critical minerals and high-tech metals, generating economic prosperity through exploration, mining, processing, recycling and advanced manufacturing.The $2.5 million program supports various stages of exploration activities on a co-funded 50% basis over the next two years. Six exploration geochemistry, twelve exploration geophysical and eleven drilling grants were awarded to eighteen explorers 2. Twenty-one of the twenty-nine grants were focused on copper exploration 2.The CMEP was a highly competitive process with an experienced panel made up of government and independent geoscientists assessing applications. Awards were focused supporting creditable explorers and exploration programs that demonstrate strong prospectivity, technical basis and value for money, and in particular, focused on testing new geological ideas and models in greenfield and near mine site areas.CMEP is being delivered by NSW Resources, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and is funded from the Minerals and Petroleum Investment Fund.About Kincora: Kincora Copper Limited (ASX: KCC) (TSXV: KCC) is an emerging Australia-focused gold-copper explorer with a hybrid project generator strategy.The Company is successfully proving up the prospectivity of its extensive project portfolio, which includes multiple district-scale landholdings and scalable drill ready targets. These assets are located in Australia's Lachlan Fold Belt and Mongolia's Southern Gobi, two of the globe's leading porphyry belts, and the historical Condobolin mining field within the Cobar Basin in NSW.The Company has already unlocked over $100 million of potential partner funding for multiple earlier stage and/or non-core porphyry projects. These initial deals have supported over 13,500 metres of drilling and over A$6.5m of partner funded exploration since late 2024, with management fees and exploration ramping up.Partner discussions are ongoing for its remaining 100% owned flagship projects that are all situated within existing porphyry camps containing over 20-million-ounce gold equivalent resource inventory.By having a significant portfolio of partner funded large porphyry projects, and a very focused program on a 100% owned Condobolin project, the Company is seeking to position Kincora as a leading institutional grade explorer in the public Australian and Canadian markets, and the leading project generator on the ASX.To find out more please refer to our 2-page July 2025 corporate strategy: https://kincoracopper.com/corporate-strategy/The Company's website is: www.kincoracopper.comFor further information please contact: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officer Laurie Thomas, Strategic Advisorsam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345laurie.thomas@kincoracopper.com or +1306 341 3826 Executive officeSubsidiary office Australia 400 – 837 West Hastings Street C/- JM Corporate ServicesVancouver, BC V6C 3N6, Canada Level 6, 350 Collins StreetTel: 1.604.283.1722 Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3000 This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763)Qualified Person The scientific and technical information in this announcement was prepared in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and was reviewed, verified and compiled by Kincora's staff under the supervision of Peter Leaman (M.Sc. Mineral Exploration, FAusIMM), Senior Vice-President of Exploration of Kincora, and John Holliday (BSc Hons, BEc, member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists), Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Kincora's Technical Committee, who are Qualified Persons for the purpose of NI 43-101JORC Competent Person StatementInformation in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves are those that have been previously reported (with the original release referred to in this announcement), in the case of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves the material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates have not materially changed, and have been reviewed and approved by John Holliday and Peter Leaman, who are Competent Persons under the definition established by JORC and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. John Holliday and Peter Leaman consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. The review and verification process for the information disclosed herein for the Nyngan Projects have included the receipt of all material exploration data, results and sampling procedures of previous operators and review of such information by Kincora's geological staff using standard verification procedures.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information regarding Kincora contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Although Kincora believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Kincora cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what Kincora currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and is subject to change after that date. Kincora does not assume the obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.References:1 Further details are available on the CMEP and the Critical Minerals Strategy 2024-35 are available at:https://www.resources.nsw.gov.au/invest-nsw/industry-support2 Further details on the awards of the CMEP available: https://resources.nsw.gov.au/cmep and the accompanying press release "Minns Labor Government unlocks millions for rare earths and copper exploration to meet surging global demand" October 21st, 2025 from the the Honourable Courtney Houssos MLC, NSW State Government Minister for Finance, Natural Resources, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the Australian Securities Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/271377 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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