MAX Power Mining appoints a new CEO and prepares to drill Canada's first deep natural hydrogen well. Standard Lithium Ltd. receives approval for its lithium project in Arkansas. Fairchild Gold Corp. acquires the Carlin Queen project in Nevada. GeoVax Labs, Inc. urges urgent actions to maintain U.S. biotech leadership. Critical Metals Corp offers a solution for rare earth element supply chain independence. Additionally, the importance of AI adoption for manufacturing efficiency and resilience is highlighted, and Ace Green Recycling leads in sustainable battery recycling practices.