On December 8, 2025 Dolly Varden Silver announced a proposed merger with Alaska-based Contango ORE.

Canada, 11th Dec 2025 – Global Stocks News – Sponsored content disseminated on behalf of Dolly Varden Silver. On December 8, 2025 Dolly Varden Silver (TSX-V: DV) (NYSE MKT: DVS) (FSE: DVQ) announced a proposed merger with Alaska-based Contango ORE.

Dolly Varden Silver has secured 100,000 hectares of prospective land containing five past-producing silver mines. In the last five years, the company has grown from a $20 million valuation to about C$560 million.

This growth stems from two strategic pillars: aggressive drilling programs totalling 196,000 meters that have unlocked substantial silver inventory, and accretive acquisitions executed primarily through share transactions to preserve cash.

In the last few years, the company has hit significant gold intercepts. DV’s metal value is now approximately a 50/50 split between silver and gold.

Contango is a NYSE American-listed company that explores for and produces gold and associated minerals in Alaska.

Contango holds a 30% interest in the Manh Choh Gold Project in Alaska, which produced 173,400 gold ounces for the first nine months of 2025 (52,020 gold ounces attributable to Contango) at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of US$1,505 per ounce.

Cash distributions to Contango for the first nine months of 2025 totalled US$87 million (C$120 million).

In Alaska, Contango and its subsidiaries also have a lease on the Johnson Tract project, the Lucky Shot project, 100% ownership of approximately 8,600 acres of peripheral State of Alaska mining claims, and a 100% interest in approximately 145,000 acres of State of Alaska mining claims, giving Contango the exclusive right to explore and develop minerals on these lands.

“Dolly Varden Silver is planning to merge with Contango Ore—forming Contango Silver & Gold, a new high-grade producer in the making,” confirms Jay Martin on his YouTube channel.

On December 8, 2025 Mr. Martin sat down with Shawn Khunkhun, the CEO of Dolly Varden, on the Jay Martin Show to explain what each company brings to the table and how this merger creates a 20-year pipeline of high-grade silver and gold development across Alaska and British Columbia.

“For me, it always starts with the people,” Khunkhun told Martin. “Look at who we’re merging with, and who they’re run by. Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse [President, CEO & Director of Contango] is a name that is synonymous with Alaska and success. Rick built Nova Gold, which today is a $6 billion company.”

“Contango has a solid five-year plan. They’ve got operations, a great balance sheet, and a good pipeline. The Dolly Varden merger makes sense for them because it takes their five-year plan and turns it into a 20-year plan.”

“With our large, high-grade mineral inventory, Contango now has two decades of development and exploration with geographical consistency across Alaska and Northwest, BC.”

“We’ve got a wonderful exploration team, and a capital markets team, but we don’t have a team of operators,” continued Khunkhun. “How do we move the Kitsault Valley assets from exploration through development into production? With this merger, we’re getting exposure to the cash flow to develop our project in a non-dilutive way. Contango is buying silver, Dolly Varden is buying production.”

“There’s a property in the Contango portfolio called Lucky Shot. A big drill program is planned and fully funded for 2026. If Lucky shot is brought into that pipeline, whether that’s in 2027 or 2028, that could take Contango’s pro forma production profile from 60,000 ounces to 90,000 ounces and then to 110,000 ounces. Dolly Varden’s Kitsault Valley assets can add another significant production layer.”

“What I’m trying to do here is leverage high-grade gold production into growing silver and gold resources. The merger will create North America’s next mid-tier silver and gold producer.”

“The young creative explorers that have made Dolly Varden a dominant player in the Golden Triangle are going to come onto those Contango projects, Johnson Tract, Lucky Shot and Manh Choh, looking for expansion, extension and discovery opportunities.”

“Rick and his sophisticated team of mine builders and operators are going to come into our project and take us through development and into production. It’s a perfect marriage,” concluded Khunkhun.

Upon completion of the Transaction, existing Contango and Dolly Varden shareholders will each own approximately 50% of the outstanding shares of MergeCo, on a fully diluted in-the-money basis.

MergeCo is expected to be renamed Contango Silver & Gold Inc. and will be led by Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse as CEO, Shawn Khunkhun as President and Mike Clark as Executive Vice President and CFO.

“With Dolly Varden’s cornerstone land position in the Golden Triangle, one of the most exciting and prospective mining districts in the world, we see great potential to expand resources and advance Kitsault Valley to production,” stated Van Nieuwenhuyse. “The combined company will be well financed for growth that is expected to continue to deliver long-term value for its shareholders.”

“The combined company is poised to become a unique, multi-asset platform for silver and gold production, focused exclusively on the United States and Canada,” stated Khunkhun in the December 8, 2025 press release. “Our respective boards are fully aligned on how to best realize this vision.”

Transaction Highlights & Strategic Rationale:

Complementary Assets: Creation of a North-American focused multi-stage silver and gold company, 

Well Funded: Over US$100 million combined cash on hand, only US$15 million in debt

High-Grade Projects: Leverage to high-grade development of assets anchored by the Lucky Shot and Johnson Tract projects in Alaska, and the Kitsault Valley silver-gold project in British Columbia 

Shared Capex Strategy: Common development philosophy to pursue low-capex DSO projects that can be developed using existing processing facilities.

Exploration Potential: Track record of high-grade exploration success across the portfolio.

Enhanced Capital Markets Profile: The combined company’s shareholders to benefit from greater critical mass with a combined market capitalization of approximately US$812 million (C$1.1 billion)

Insider and Institutional Support: All directors and officers of Contango and Dolly Varden, as well as significant shareholders of both companies, have signed voting support agreements in favour of the Transaction.

Expanded Presence: Listing on the NYSE American, and intention to apply to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange following the closing of the transaction.

Rob van Egmond, P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration for Dolly Varden Silver, the “Qualified Person” as defined by NI43-101, has reviewed, validated and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this GSN release.

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Equinorix Cryptocurrency Exchange Ltd. Unveils Triple Security Fortress: Cold Storage, Multi-Sig Custody, and Asset Insurance for Institutional-Grade Protection

The security of the digital asset market remains a central concern for both users and institutional investors. In response to frequent industry incidents involving hacking, platform collapses, and asset losses, Equinorix Cryptocurrency Exchange Ltd., a U.S.-registered institution, has unveiled its institutional-grade security framework, announcing the platform’s adoption of a “Triple Security Fortress” strategy comprising cold storage, multi-signature custody, and comprehensive asset insurance coverage. Equinorix is committed to redefining the security boundary for digital asset exchanges by implementing traditional financial security standards and advanced technology, providing the highest level of verifiable protection for user assets. This comprehensive security upgrade is designed to eliminate user anxiety regarding asset safety, encouraging greater confidence among institutions and professional traders entering the digital asset market.

Equinorix’s security infrastructure is built upon Zero-Trust principles and physical isolation technologies, designed to ensure that user assets remain protected even against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. The platform recognizes that in the digital asset space, security is not merely a technological consideration but a serious commitment to users and regulatory bodies. Consequently, Equinorix has elevated security strategy to one of its core values, integrating it into every aspect of its operation.

The First Fortress: Ultra-Secure Cold Storage System

Equinorix employs the industry-recognized most secure strategy: Cold Storage. The vast majority of client assets are physically isolated and disconnected from any internet connection, making it virtually impossible for hackers to access these funds through online attack vectors. Equinorix’s cold storage facilities adhere to high standards of physical security, including multi-layer access control, 24-hour surveillance, and biometric verification. Furthermore, the platform avoids concentrating all offline assets in a single location, instead adopting geographically distributed storage to further mitigate the risk of asset damage due to natural disasters or single-point failures. The movement of cold storage funds requires lengthy, multi-step manual review and authorization processes, guaranteeing the utmost level of security.

The Second Fortress: Multi-Signature Custody Mechanism

To manage the limited hot wallet funds required for daily operations and to facilitate necessary withdrawals from cold storage, Equinorix utilizes advanced Multi-Signature (Multi-Sig) custody technology. While traditional digital asset wallets require only one private key to authorize a transaction, Multi-Sig technology necessitates authorization from multiple parties to initiate asset transfers. For instance, Equinorix might employ a “two-of-three” or “three-of-five” signature model, meaning any transaction requires independent signature confirmation from at least two or three authorized personnel, typically from different functional departments (e.g., Risk Control, Finance, Technology) and located at separate physical sites. This decentralized authorization process effectively prevents asset loss resulting from single points of failure, internal misconduct, or the compromise of a single key. Equinorix views this system of checks and balances as crucial for establishing both internal control and external trust.

The Third Fortress: Comprehensive Asset Insurance Coverage

As the final layer complementing its technological and procedural security safeguards, Equinorix provides comprehensive asset insurance coverage. While the platform invests significant resources in technology and processes to prevent any loss, insurance is an essential hedge against extreme, unforeseen risks. Equinorix’s insurance scope is designed to cover potential losses arising from platform technical failures, cybersecurity breaches, and internal fraud. Although specific insurance details and underwriters are not fully disclosed in the press release, Equinorix commits that this insurance program is structured according to the standards required by institutional investors, ensuring that the value of client assets is protected in extreme circumstances. This measure is a critical demonstration of Equinorix’s commitment to boosting user confidence and serves as a key differentiator from many competitors in the market that may lack or have inadequate insurance coverage.

Equinorix’s Chief Technology Officer Thomas Becker emphasizes that platform security goes far beyond the mere deployment of firewalls and encryption. He states that Equinorix’s security architecture is a dynamic, AI-driven risk management system. Leveraging the technical experience of its former Director at a global leading enterprise software company’s FinTech Lab, the platform uses AI to analyze transaction and network traffic in real-time, identifying zero-day exploits or abnormal behavior patterns, and automatically triggering isolation and defense mechanisms before a threat can escalate. This proactive, intelligent security defense ensures that Equinorix’s security systems continuously evolve with the changing threat landscape.

Furthermore, Equinorix regularly conducts independent audits and penetration testing to validate the effectiveness of its security framework. The company’s core value of “Independent Audit & Proof-of-Reserves” applies not only to its financial transparency but also extends to its security practices. By engaging external, professional cybersecurity firms for routine Red Team Exercises and security assessments, Equinorix ensures its security systems meet the highest industry standards. This pursuit of transparency and professional verification is a powerful testament to Equinorix’s ambition to become the world’s most trusted digital asset infrastructure.

In summary, Equinorix Cryptocurrency Exchange Ltd.’s “Triple Security Fortress” strategy combines the commitment to robustness and institutional-grade protection from traditional finance with the efficiency of modern digital asset technology. Through physically isolated cold storage, procedurally checked Multi-Signature custody, and risk-mitigating asset insurance coverage, Equinorix offers a truly secure, transparent, and highly reliable trading environment for its global users.

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Equinorix Cryptocurrency Exchange Ltd. is a U.S.-registered digital asset institution headquartered in New York, dedicated to providing compliant, transparent, and intelligent digital financial services aligned with FinCEN and SEC standards. Equinorix’s ecosystem integrates institutional-grade fiat on-ramps, trading, custody, and AI-driven compliance systems, aiming to introduce the rigor of traditional finance into the digital asset market. Equinorix operates on the principle of “verifiable trust,” striving to become the world’s most trusted hybrid digital-asset infrastructure.

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United States, 11th Dec 2025 – Dr. William C. Croley, nationally recognized anesthesiologist, educator, aesthetic safety expert, and Chief Medical Officer at Empire Medical Training, announces the release of his groundbreaking new book, The MedSpa Startup Playbook: From Injector to CEO, a comprehensive manual designed to solve the painful, expensive, and often career-threatening mistakes that cause MedSpas across the country to close their doors prematurely. Drawing from decades of clinical leadership, business building, complication management, and national teaching across more than 500 medical conferences, Dr. Croley distills hard-earned lessons into a practical framework for providers ready to transition from clinician to confident CEO. 

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The MedSpa Startup Playbook takes readers step-by-step through vision setting, practice values, legal compliance, entity formation, scope-of-practice clarity, financial blueprints, KPI tracking, team building, branding, patient experience design, and scalable marketing. Each chapter pairs candid case studies with actionable worksheets, checklists, and templates, giving readers tools they can implement immediately, whether they are launching their first MedSpa or restructuring an existing one.

A standout feature of the book is its firm emphasis on safety as the non-negotiable foundation of any MedSpa. Dr. Croley provides practical guidance on oversight models, documentation standards, emergency protocols, training pathways, and ethical decision-making. These sections reflect his years of shaping national standards in aesthetic safety, ultrasound-guided techniques, and complication management. His stance is clear: a profitable MedSpa cannot exist without uncompromising clinical integrity. 

Equally compelling are the book’s insights on leadership, culture, and sustainable owner well-being. Dr. Croley addresses the emotional traps that sink founders     -perfection paralysis, comparison culture, sunk-cost bias,- and shows how clear values, consistent systems, and intentional delegation allow owners to grow without burning out. His teachings reinforce a core belief: a MedSpa should support the owner’s life, not consume it.

The book also includes a rare, transparent analysis of real-world industry failures, including the collapse of a well-known MedSpa whose public bankruptcy revealed how poor communication, unclear liabilities, and fragile operations can unravel patient trust within days. These lessons anchor the book’s central purpose: protecting both patients and providers by ensuring practices are built on solid, ethical, and financially sound foundations.

Ultimately, The MedSpa Startup Playbook is more than a resource; it’s a transformation guide for clinicians who want to build a thriving, safe, profitable, and resilient practice. With its blend of medical rigor, operational wisdom, and accessible tools, Dr. Croley delivers what the aesthetic industry has long needed: a framework that empowers injectors to step confidently into their role as CEO. 

The MedSpa Startup Playbook: From Injector to CEO is now available for providers ready to build the MedSpa they deserve, with clarity, integrity, and long-term vision.

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