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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / ZEB Nickel Corp. (TSXV:ZBNI)(OTCQB:ZBNIF) (“Zeb” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that line preparation activities commenced on 2 March along the survey lines required for the planned ground-based geophysical programme at the Zeb Nickel Project.

The line preparation marks the start of the next phase of exploration, aimed at enhancing the resolution and refining the interpretation of the previously completed airborne geophysical surveys.

Ground-Based Geophysical Programme

The ground-based geophysical survey will be conducted over two priority survey areas (as outlined in the map below) and will include:

• High-resolution gravity surveys

• Frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) surveys

These surveys are being undertaken to improve the resolution and accuracy of the airborne EM, magnetic, and gravity datasets previously completed across the Project.

Figure 1: Maps showing the ground-based geophysical survey areas, with the first survey area in the bottom-right of the maps and the second survey area in the top-left. Line preparations along the survey lines commenced in the first survey area on 2 March.

Purpose and Benefits

While the airborne surveys successfully identified several coincident gravity-magnetic-electromagnetic anomalies and confirmed the presence of a magmatic conduit system, ground-based geophysics provides:

• Higher spatial resolution compared to airborne surveys

• Improved anomaly definition and depth constraints

• Enhanced discrimination between lithological contrasts and sulphide conductors

• Greater confidence in prioritising drill targets

In particular, the frequency-domain electromagnetic survey is designed to better delineate conductive bodies that may represent semi-massive to massive nickel sulphide mineralisation associated with the interpreted magmatic conduit system.

The higher-resolution gravity data will further assist in mapping dense ultramafic bodies and identifying potential sulphide accumulations within structural trap-sites.

Together, these surveys are expected to significantly refine drill targeting and reduce exploration risk ahead of the next drilling phase.

John Zorbas, Director, commented:

“The commencement of ground-based geophysics represents an important technical step forward for the Zeb Nickel Project. While the airborne programme successfully identified several compelling targets, the higher-resolution ground surveys will allow us to sharpen our focus on the most prospective semi-massive nickel sulphide targets. This work is designed to maximise the effectiveness of our upcoming drilling campaign.”

Qualified Person Statement

All technical data, as disclosed in this press release, has been reviewed and approved by Richard Montjoie. Mr. Montjoie is the VP Exploration and director of the Company and is not, therefore, independent of the Company. Mr. Montjoie is a registered member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) membership number 400131/09. Mr. Montjoie holds a M.Sc. Honors in Economic Geology from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, and is fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA).Mr. Montjoie Is a qualified person as defined under the terms of National Instrument 43-101.

About the Company and Project

Zeb Nickel Corp is focused on exploring for and developing mineral deposits, with a focus on metals that are critical in the production of rechargeable batteries, such as nickel, graphite, lithium, cobalt, manganese, copper and aluminum. The Company is currently focused on developing its flagship Zeb Nickel Project, located in Limpopo, South Africa. The Zeb Nickel Project is located in the Bushveld Complex in South Africa.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

James Nieuwenhuys
Chief Executive Officer and Director,
Zeb Nickel Corp.
Email: info@zebnickel.com
Tel: 1 416 628 3100
Company Website: www.zebnickel.com

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward looking statements, including but not limited to: interpretations of geophysical data, the potential extension and connectivity of ultramafic bodies, the existence and extent of a feeder or plumbing system, the significance of magnetic and gravity anomalies, statements regarding the potential for Ni-Cu-PGE sulphide mineralisation, the planned re-processing and interpretation of geophysical data, the intention to delineate drill targets in Zone 2 and Zone 3, the objective of declaring a maiden NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource, and the broader development strategy of the Zeb Project.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions believed by management to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to: the accuracy of the Company’s interpretation of geophysical and geological data, the availability of financing on reasonable terms, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals in a timely manner, the results of planned exploration activities, and assumptions regarding market conditions and commodity prices.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in commodity prices, the outcome of current and future exploration and drilling programs, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, the ability to secure financing and maintain access to capital markets, delays or inability to obtain necessary permits, approvals or licences, political and regulatory risks, environmental risks, and other risks related to mineral exploration and development.

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: Zeb Nickel Corp.

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German borrower has repaid full principal amount of $5.0M, plus interest and expense reimbursement of $1.4M

TRNR generates financial return after legal and transaction expenses, providing financing to achieve more than $30M in 2026 pro forma revenue

AUSTIN, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) (“TRNR” or the “Company”), maker of innovative specialty fitness equipment under the Wattbike, CLMBR and FORME brands, and pending acquirer of Ergatta, today announced that Sportstech Brands Holding GmbH has repaid its outstanding loan obligations and resolved the related legal proceedings. Under the terms of the settlement, Sportstech paid TRNR $6.4 million, representing full recovery of the $5.0 million loan principal plus interest and expense reimbursement, covering all transaction expenses and generating a return on the working capital loan. As a result, TRNR will withdraw its lawsuits and cancel the public auction of pledged Sportstech shares scheduled for March 11, 2026.

“Following our decisive win in the Berlin court last week, we successfully resolved the Sportstech dispute and recovered all of our capital as we said we would,” said Trent Ward, Chief Executive Officer of TRNR. “While the acquisition did not complete as we had hoped, we covered all legal and transaction expenses and generated a return in addition to recovering the loan principal.”

Ward continued: “This settlement is a great outcome for our investors as it removes a distraction for TRNR management and provides the necessary funding to execute on our growth plan and achieve profitability in the near-term. We can now turn our full attention to where it should be : on closing the Ergatta acquisition, accelerating Wattbike’s commercial momentum further, and executing against our 2026 pro forma revenue guidance of more than $30 million.”

Settlement Terms: $6.4M Already Paid

The settlement resolves all claims arising from the January 2025 and May 2025 loan agreements between TRNR and Sportstech, including the Share Pledge Agreement of 100% of Sportstech Brands Holding GmbH shares. The $6.4 million settlement has already been received by TRNR. TRNR now retains no ownership interest in or involvement with Sportstech.

Forward Focus

With the Sportstech matter resolved, TRNR’s operational priorities are clear:

Ergatta: Closing and integrating the Ergatta acquisition, which is expected to add more than $10 million in annual revenue with approximately 30% EBITDA margins upon completion.

Wattbike: Continuing to scale the Air-Pro product line, which has delivered 700-plus bikes and approximately $2.5 million in UK commercial revenue since the July 2025 acquisition, with expansion into the U.S. and European markets.

Revenue Growth: Executing against the Company’s 2026 pro forma revenue guidance of more than $30 million, representing a nearly sixfold increase from $5.4 million in 2024.

About Interactive Strength, Inc.

Interactive Strength Inc. (Nasdaq:TRNR) has established a leading portfolio of premium fitness brands – Wattbike, CLMBR, and FORME – that combine advanced hardware, smart technology, and immersive content to deliver exceptional training experiences for both commercial and home use.

Wattbike offers a range of high-performance indoor bikes that set the global standard in cycling. Known for unmatched accuracy, realistic ride feel, and advanced performance tracking, Wattbike is trusted by elite athletes, national teams, and fitness enthusiasts around the world.

CLMBR redefines the next-generation vertical climbing experience through its patented open-frame design and immersive touchscreen, delivering a high-intensity, low-impact workout that’s both efficient and effective.

FORME delivers strength, mobility, and recovery training through immersive content, performance-grade hardware, and expert coaching. Its wall-mounted systems include the Studio, a smart fitness mirror for guided programming and live 1:1 personal training, and the Lift, which adds smart resistance cable training-ideal for high-performance environments and sport-specific development.

From elite performance to everyday wellness, our ecosystem of performance-focused solutions delivers data-driven outcomes for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and commercial operators.

Investor Relations Contact:

ir@interactivestrength.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and reflect management’s assumptions, views, plans, objectives and projections about the future. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding settlement payment receipt and timing, acquisition closing and integration, revenue targets, operational priorities, and capital deployment. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of the Company. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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SOURCE: Interactive Strength Inc.

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / As global markets confront rising geopolitical tension, energy instability, inflationary pressure, and increased demand for critical materials, silver has taken on renewed importance. Not only is it a long-standing precious metal investment, but it is also a vital industrial resource essential to solar manufacturing, electronics, electric vehicles, medical devices, and emerging clean‑energy technologies. This dual role has elevated the need for a secure, transparent, and verifiable silver supply chain. SMX (Security Matters), a global leader in advanced material‑traceability technologies, is meeting that need through its proven molecular‑marking and digital‑tracking platform.

Silver’s expanding relevance has heightened scrutiny of how the metal is sourced, processed, authenticated, and certified. Market volatility and global disruptions have intensified concerns around counterfeit material, illicit sourcing, and inconsistent supply flows-challenges SMX’s technology is designed to address.

A Stability Framework for a Critical Industrial Metal

SMX’s patented molecular‑marker technology embeds a permanent, tamper‑proof signature directly into silver at any point in the value chain: mining, refining, recycling, manufacturing, or minting. The marker becomes part of the metal’s structure and cannot be removed or falsified. Paired with SMX’s secure digital ledger, this system delivers a complete, verifiable lifecycle record for each batch of silver.

Key advantages in today’s global climate include:

• Authentication and fraud prevention
  With rising demand, the likelihood of counterfeit or blended silver entering circulation increases. SMX enables instant verification to ensure purity, origin, and integrity.

• Improved supply‑chain visibility
  Industries dependent on silver-from solar and semiconductors to EVs-require certainty. SMX provides end‑to‑end traceability to confirm each stage of handling.

• Compliance with international standards
  Growing regulatory pressure related to conflict minerals, responsible sourcing, and environmental impact requires reliable proof of origin. SMX provides verifiable data that simplifies compliance across borders.

• Market stability
  Clear, transparent tracking reduces uncertainty premiums, speculation, and price swings associated with opaque supply chains.

Reducing Volatility and Strengthening Industrial Resilience

Silver’s dual role as both a precious metal and an essential industrial input means disruptions can impact numerous sectors. Energy transition policies, geopolitical tensions, and accelerated demand for renewable infrastructure have created new pressures on global silver supply.

SMX’s traceability platform helps mitigate these risks by:

• verifying and certifying recycled silver

• supporting circular‑economy production flows less vulnerable to disruptions

• preventing illicit or compromised material from entering manufacturing pipelines

• giving investors confidence in the authenticity and traceability of bullion

In a world where strategic metals underpin economic, technological, and energy security, the ability to authenticate material at the source provides critical stability.

Statement from SMX Leadership

Silver is playing an increasingly important role in global stability, technological advancement, and sustainable development. At a time when supply chains are under unprecedented pressure, trust in the material itself becomes essential. SMX leadership emphasizes that transparency is no longer optional-it is a requirement for functioning markets. With embedded traceability, silver moves from being a vulnerable raw material to a fully accountable, verifiable asset.

Enabling a More Sustainable Future for Silver

As demand accelerates, responsible and sustainable sourcing has become a global priority. Recycled silver is vital to reducing environmental impact, yet historically difficult to verify. SMX’s embedded marker and digital record system allow manufacturers and investors to confidently distinguish recycled silver from newly mined material, strengthening the market for low‑impact alternatives.

Expanded SMX Capabilities Across Industries

In addition to precious metals, SMX’s traceability technologies are applied across a wide range of global industries, including:

• critical minerals and rare‑earth elements

• plastics and polymers

• textiles and fashion supply chains

• electronics and semiconductors

• agricultural commodities

• rubber and tire manufacturing

• energy infrastructure materials

• luxury goods authentication

These applications demonstrate SMX’s ability to deliver complete material lifecycle verification from origin to reuse, supporting both security and sustainability goals.

About SMX

SMX (Security Matters) provides next‑generation traceability solutions that integrate physical molecular markers with secure digital records to deliver transparent, verifiable material lifecycles. With applications across precious metals, critical minerals, energy, textiles, electronics, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing, SMX enables industries and governments to authenticate materials, combat fraud, and build resilient and responsible supply chains.

Press Contact:

Jeremy Murphy/ jeremy@360bespoke.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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Full-stack engineering expertise meets Axonis’ secure AI platform to operationalize compliant AI across regulated and distributed environments

ARLINGTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Axonis, developer of federated AI solutions and HebronSoft, a U.S.-based software engineering company with development labs in Eastern Europe specializing in secure full-stack development, artificial intelligence (AI) and nearshore delivery, today announced an elite-level partnership that brings intelligence directly to enterprise data.

Through this partnership, HebronSoft will design, build, and deploy Axonis AI solutions across healthcare, life sciences, industrial automation, and critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. The collaboration combines HebronSoft’s end-to-end engineering expertise with Axonis’ secure, federated architecture, enabling enterprises to operationalize AI without compromising governance, cybersecurity, or intellectual property protections.

Addressing the Real Barriers to Enterprise AI

Healthcare systems and clinical research organizations manage vast volumes of sensitive patient and research data across distributed environments. Life sciences firms rely on shared datasets across partners and global sites. Industrial enterprises operate across facilities, suppliers, and data centers, where operational data cannot be easily centralized without introducing risk.

The HebronSoft-Axonis partnership addresses these realities by enabling AI to operate securely where data already resides, reducing exposure while preserving governance boundaries and data sovereignty.

“Healthcare, life sciences, and industrial enterprises are under pressure to modernize with AI, but they cannot afford uncontrolled data flows or loosely governed implementations,” said Kostiantyn Polosukhin, CEO of HebronSoft. “We see organizations concerned about cybersecurity, governance, intellectual property protection, and data quality. Axonis addresses these challenges at the platform level by enabling secure AI directly where data lives. HebronSoft ensures that the applications built on top of that platform are engineered with discipline, senior expertise, and secure development frameworks. Together, we deliver AI that is not experimental but production-ready and responsibly deployed.”

AI Designed for Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Industrial Automation

HebronSoft sees an immediate opportunity in data-intensive sectors where AI must be defensible.

In clinical research and life sciences, organizations must analyze and collaborate on sensitive datasets across hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical partners. AI can accelerate insight, but only when privacy safeguards, regulatory compliance, and secure collaboration frameworks are embedded into the architecture.

In industrial and automation environments spanning infrastructure providers, global supply chains, and intelligent facilities, data is inherently distributed. AI systems must integrate across these environments without disrupting operations or introducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Engineering Discipline Meets Secure AI Architecture

As AI development accelerates globally, enterprises face a growing risk: rapidly generated code, inconsistent implementation standards, and architectures not designed for long-term governance. HebronSoft brings veteran engineering leadership, structured DevOps processes, and embedded security practices to ensure that AI-powered systems are durable, auditable, and scalable.

Axonis complements that expertise with an architecture purpose-built for secure model training and inference across distributed data environments, enforcing policy at the data layer and reducing the need for risky data movement.

“Enterprises in healthcare and industrial sectors don’t need more AI experimentation; they need trusted implementation partners,” said Todd Barr, CEO of Axonis. “HebronSoft understands the operational realities of regulated environments. Together, we’re giving organizations a way to deploy AI that respects governance boundaries, protects intellectual property, and supports real-world collaboration across distributed systems.”

Together, HebronSoft and Axonis provide enterprises with a practical path from AI strategy to secure implementation, combining platform innovation with engineering execution.

Request a confidential 20-minute executive briefing on how Hebron and Axonis can operationalize AI in your organization.

About HebronSoft

HebronSoft is a U.S.-based software engineering company with development labs in Eastern Europe, specializing in secure full-stack development and enterprise-grade implementations. The company provides turn-key solutions consolidating best practices of full-stack, DevOps, cloud infrastructure management, data engineering, and artificial intelligence expertise to organizations across healthcare, industrial automation, and technology sectors. HebronSoft is committed to engineering rigor, cybersecurity discipline, and responsible technology development.

About Axonis

Axonis brings AI to the data, wherever that data lives. Originally developed inside a US government solutions provider to the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, Axonis enables secure, real-time AI on production, operational, sovereign, and edge data without moving the data. Axonis accelerates time-to-AI value while providing zero-trust, data-level security, and enabling cross-organization AI collaboration without sharing data.

For more information, visit axonis.ai.

Press Contact
Kristin Canders
207-974-7744
kristin@grithaus.agency

SOURCE: Axonis

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CLEVELAND, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Formerra, LLC (“Formerra”), a leading distributor of engineered thermoplastic resins, additives, elastomers, and other specialty materials, today announced the appointment of Tom Kelly as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). A seasoned executive with over 30 years of specialty and engineered materials experience, Tom is known for leading teams to drive differentiated growth and building high-performing organizations set up for long-term success. The former CEO, Cathy Dodd, will stay on as Special Advisor to the Board and will remain an investor in the Company.

Tom brings extensive commercial, supply chain, and distribution experience with a strong background in scaling global enterprises in the engineered materials sector. After previous roles at Cabot Microelectronics and Chemtura, Tom’s most recent role was Senior Vice President of Engineered Materials at Celanese, where he led key commercial and operational initiatives across engineered polymers and specialty segments. He brings a strong blend of leadership, industry insight, and supply-chain expertise to his new role as CEO of Formerra.

“Formerra has built a tremendous reputation as a technical selling organization and for putting customers first, supported by exceptional people and supplier partners in the engineered materials ecosystem,” said Tom Kelly. “I’m excited about the opportunity to build on its strengths and accelerate capabilities in new geographies and adjacent materials. We will continue investing in our people, distribution network, and in our product line card to strengthen Formerra’s competitive position globally.”

About Formerra
Formerra, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is a leading distributor of engineered thermoplastic resins, additives, elastomers, and other specialty materials. Formerra supports leading blue-chip customers and suppliers with its extensive specialty materials portfolio and value-added combination of commercial and technical expertise, global market knowledge, and industry-leading logistics and service capabilities. Formerra offers highly specialized technical, processing, design and regulatory support for critical end market applications in the healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility markets. Formerra operates an asset-light network of 37 warehouses and 21 bulk transfer stations located in North America, Central America, Europe, and Asia.

Media Contact
Jackie Morris
Marketing Communications Manager, Formerra
jackie.morris@formerra.com
+1 630-972-3144

SOURCE: Formerra

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