Going Concern Warning Amidst Significant Dilutive Capital Raises and Operational Progress

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Nicola Mining Inc. issued a going concern warning, but has secured over CAD$14.39 million in highly dilutive post-year-end financings at a deep discount, while also reporting operational progress and remediating an internal control weakness.

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• Going Concern Warning Issued

  The company's financial statements include an explicit going concern warning, indicating substantial doubt about its ability to continue operations without further financing.

• Significant Dilutive Capital Raises Completed

  Post-year-end, Nicola Mining completed a private placement of $4.96 million and a public offering of US$6.9 million (approximately CAD$9.44 million), totaling over CAD$14.39 million. These financings were highly dilutive and priced at a deep discount to the current market, including warrants for additional potential dilution.

• Material Weakness in Internal Controls Remediated

  A material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, identified in 2024, has been successfully remediated in 2025.

• Operational Progress Across Mining Projects

  The company reported progress in its mineral exploration and custom milling operations, including new multi-year exploration permits, mining lease extensions, and plans for increased mill throughput and bulk sampling.

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Nicola Mining Inc.'s annual report highlights a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, a critical risk factor for investors. To address this, the company has undertaken substantial dilutive financing activities post-year-end, including a private placement of $4.96 million and a public offering of US$6.9 million (approximately CAD$9.44 million), totaling over CAD$14.39 million. These capital raises, representing nearly 12% of the company's market capitalization, were priced at a deep discount to the current stock price and include warrants, indicating significant shareholder dilution. While these financings are crucial for extending the company's operational runway, the terms reflect the urgency of its capital needs. On a positive note, the company has remediated a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting and reported progress in its mineral exploration and custom milling operations, including new permits and plans for increased throughput and bulk sampling. The adoption of a clawback policy also enhances corporate governance.