Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 25, 2025) - Mason Resources Inc. (TSXV: LLG) (OTCQX: MGPHF) ("Mason" or the "Company") is proud to report that its core equity investments in Nouveau Monde Graphite, Black Swan Graphene, NorthX Nickel and Astra Exploration are delivering robust returns across public markets.
Investment Performance Highlights (see charts below):
- Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (TSXV: NOU) (NYSE: NMG) - The U.S. Commerce Department recently indicated that it would impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China after concluding that the materials, which are a key component for electric vehicle batteries, are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair market value. The news was received very positively with the North American listed graphite companies and Nouveau Monde's share price enjoying strong growth in July. Mason is a large shareholder of Nouveau Monde.
- Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) - Following the $6 million financing in February 2025, Black Swan recently announced the launch of graphene-enhanced masterbatches, and recent commercial progress see press release dated July 22, 2025, share momentum has reacted positively. Mason owns approximately 30% of Black Swan.
- NorthX Nickel Corp. (CSE: NIX) - NorthX was able to conclude the sale of its Sudbury properties, which greatly de-risked the company (see press release on Jul 21, 2025 [, following which the share price has been positively impacted. Mason is a large shareholder of NorthX Nickel.
- Astra Exploration Inc. (TSXV: ASTR) - in recent weeks, Astra Exploration announced drilling results at its silver project in Argentina (see press releases dated Jun 25, 2025 and Jun 10, 2025). The company has been performing well since Mason became a shareholder of Astra Exploration.
"Our portfolio's success reflects the careful selection of high-potential, innovative companies," stated Fahad Al Tamimi, Chairman of Mason. "Each investment is executing on its strategy whether in critical minerals, advanced materials, or high-impact exploration-and the market is responding. We look forward to continuing to build value for our shareholders."
Black Swan Graphene Inc.
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Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.
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NorthX Nickel Corp.
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Astra Exploration Inc.
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About Mason Resources Inc.
Mason Resources Inc. is a Canadian corporation focused on seeking investment opportunities. Mason is the largest shareholder of Black Swan Graphene Inc. which is focusing on the large-scale production of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several industrial sectors, including polymers and concrete.
Mason is also a large shareholder of Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc., an integrated company developing responsible mining and advanced manufacturing operations to supply the global economy with carbon-neutral active anode material to power EV (electric vehicle) and renewable energy storage systems.
Mason is a shareholder of Astra Exploration Inc and in NorthX Nickel Corp.
Mason is also a strategic shareholder of Sand Minerals Inc., a recently established private company founded by William Randall and the former team of Arena Minerals Inc. which was acquired by Lithium Americas Corp. in a CAD $311 million transaction in 2023.
Mason Resources Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors
Peter Damouni, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Development
phardy@masonresourcesinc.com
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Forward-Looking Information
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