EarthLabs Inc.: EarthLabs Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 25, 2026) - EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) ("EarthLabs" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the consolidated financial results as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 of the Company (the "Financial Results").

Highlights for the three-months period ended June 30, 2026:

• Advertising and sponsorships revenue of $2,581,638 as compared to $1,596,690 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 61.7%;
• Subscription revenue of $349,911 as compared to $312,928 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 11.8%;
• Net investment gains of $2,270,587 from our investment portfolio as compared to $6,541,465 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of 65.3%;
• Net income and comprehensive income of $1,501,940 (basic earnings per share of $0.01) as compared to $5,215,580 (basic earnings per share of $0.04) for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Highlights for the six-months period ended June 30, 2026:

• Completed the six-month period with total cash and cash equivalents, due from brokers, investments and equity investments of $80,493,278 as compared to $80,200,152, as at December 31, 2025;
• Advertising revenue of $5,245,333 as compared to $3,189,255 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 64.5%;
• Subscription revenue of $700,233 as compared to $624,020 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 12.2%;
• Net investment gains of $2,834,756 from our investment portfolio as compared to $8,563,558 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of 66.9%;
• Net income and comprehensive income of $1,387,896 (basic earnings per share of $0.01) as compared to $5,437,554 (basic earnings per share of $0.04) for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

"Our second quarter demonstrates the strength of EarthLabs' operating business and the value of the platforms we've built to serve the mining industry," said Denis Laviolette, Executive Chairman and CEO of EarthLabs. "In Q2, advertising and sponsorships revenue jumped 62%, subscriptions grew 12%, and our portfolio delivered gains for the sixth straight quarter. Our media platforms give us reach, our data gives us an edge, and our investments give shareholders direct exposure to the sector. We closed June with more than $80 million across cash, amounts due from brokers and investments. Capital is moving back toward hard assets, and EarthLabs is built for exactly this moment."

Summary of financial results

The following are selected interim condensed consolidated financial results as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, with comparatives:

Interim condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income highlights		Three months ended June 30,						Six months ended June 30,
		2026			2025			2026			2025
Advertising and sponsorships	$	2,581,638		$	1,596,690		$	5,245,333		$	3,189,255
Subscriptions revenue		349,911			312,928			700,233			624,020
Sales of exploration maps		24,424			34,684			91,951			76,612
Net investment gains		2,270,587			6,541,465			2,834,756			8,563,558
Other income		193,172			179,086			368,055			579,759
Operating, general and administrative		(3,231,550	)		(2,936,508	)		(6,514,575	)		(6,172,273	)
Research and development expenses		(484,786	)		(438,484	)		(984,786	)		(1,297,745	)
Total expenses		(3,726,297	)		(3,406,029	)		(7,530,527	)		(7,532,793	)
Loss from equity investment		(98,022	)		(5,920	)		(209,037	)		(20,148	)
Income tax expense		(93,473	)		(37,324	)		(112,868	)		(42,709	)
Net income and comprehensive income for the period		1,501,940			5,215,580			1,387,896			5,437,554
Earnings per common share for the period - basic		0.01			0.04			0.01			0.04
Earnings per common share for the period - diluted		0.01			0.04			0.01			0.04

Interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position highlights		June 30, 2026			December 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,040,349		$	3,516,515
Due from brokers		1,772,852			861,833
Accounts receivable, net of expected credit losses		245,851			305,458
Investments, at fair value		72,859,418			73,792,108
Equity investment		1,820,659			2,029,696
Sales tax recoverable		47,510			54,326
Right-of-use assets, net		166,436			813,865
Intangible assets		2,650,333			2,708,333
Goodwill		624,290			624,290
Total assets		84,868,567			85,465,211
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		968,664			2,663,928
Deferred revenue		6,023,302			6,488,475
Total lease liabilities		185,685			889,552
Deferred tax liabilities		3,199,186			3,207,821
Total liabilities		11,001,740			13,410,824
Share capital, contributed surplus, and warrants		53,242,636			52,818,092
Retained earnings		20,624,191			19,236,295

About EarthLabs Inc.

EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) is a mining investment, technology, and media company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and mining sector through investments, royalties and a full suite of data-driven media SaaS tools and services including CEO.CA, The Northern Miner, MINING.COM, Canadian Mining Journal and DigiGeoData.

For further information please contact:

Denis Laviolette
Executive Chairman and CEO
EarthLabs Inc.
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