- Ended the year with total cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $80,200,152, a 104.4% increase;
- Net investment gains of $10,875,407 for the quarter and $42,577,085 for the year ended December 31, 2025, from our investment portfolio, a 136.4% return on investments for the current year;
- 64.1% increase in advertising and sponsorships revenue as compared to Q4 2025 with advertising and sponsorships totaling $8,403,501 for the year ended December 31, 2025 (37.6% increase);
- 8.2% increase in subscriptions revenue as compared to Q4 2025 with subscription revenue of $1,286,557 for the year ended December 31, 2025 (4.0% increase).
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 27, 2026) - EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) ("EarthLabs" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the consolidated financial results for three months and year ended December 31, 2025 of the Company (the "Financial Results").
Highlights for the three-months period ended December 31, 2025:
- 64.1% increase in Advertising and Sponsorships revenue to $3,024,454 as compared to $1,843,012 for the three months ended December 31, 2024;
- 8.2% increase in Subscriptions revenue to $348,896 as compared to $322,338 for the three months ended December 31, 2024;
- 127.3% increase in Sales of exploration maps to $85,605 as compared to $37,655 for the three months ended December 31, 2024;
- Net investment gains of $10,875,407 from our investment portfolio as compared to net investment losses of $3,667,473 for the three months ended December 31, 2024;
- Net income and comprehensive income of $8,259,791 (basic earnings per share of $0.06) as compared to net loss and comprehensive loss of $4,959,177 (basic loss per share of $0.04) for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2025:
- Completed the year with total cash and cash equivalents, due from brokers, investments and equity investments of $80,200,152 as compared to $39,234,437 as at December 31, 2024;
- 37.6% increase in Advertising and Sponsorships revenue to $8,403,501 as compared to $6,108,765 for the year ended December 31, 2024;
- 4.0% increase in Subscriptions revenue to $1,286,557 as compared to $1,237,035 for the year ended December 31, 2024;
- 14.7% increase in Sales of exploration maps to $203,857 as compared to $177,763 for the year ended December 31, 2024;
- Net investment gains of $42,577,085 from our investment portfolio as compared to $160,441 for the year ended December 31, 2024;
- Net income and comprehensive income of $33,986,303 (basic earnings per share of $0.25) as compared to net loss and comprehensive loss of $6,187,284 (basic loss per share of $0.04) for the year ended December 31, 2024.
During the year, EarthLabs broadened its media footprint through strategic content partnerships and innovative audience engagement initiatives. The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt attracted millions of eyeballs and thousands of participants nationwide, strengthening the Company's role as a key connector among investors, explorers, and the wider mining ecosystem. In parallel, EarthLabs continued to invest in technology and data-driven storytelling across its platforms, implementing new analytics capabilities and deepening collaborative relationships throughout the mining sector.
"This year represented a major milestone for EarthLabs as we significantly expanded our reach and strengthened engagements across the global mining community," said Denis Laviolette, Executive Chairman and CEO of EarthLabs. "Capital is rotating back into real assets, and we've built EarthLabs to capture that shift from multiple angles: investments, media, and investor engagement at scale. Our portfolio gains this year reflect that discipline, but just as importantly, we're seeing unprecedented retail and institutional re-engagement across the sector. Initiatives like The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt didn't just resonate, they mobilized millions of Canadians and pulled new eyes back into mining at exactly the right moment in the cycle. That's the leverage in this model: when sentiment turns, we're already embedded in the flow of capital, attention, and opportunity. EarthLabs is well positioned to drive growth and create long-term value across the mining ecosystem."
Summary of financial results
The following are selected consolidated financial results as at and for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, with comparatives:
| Consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) highlights | Three months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Advertising and sponsorships revenue | $ | 3,024,454 | $ | 1,843,012 | $ | 8,403,501 | $ | 6,108,765 | ||||||||||
| Subscriptions revenue | 348,896 | 322,338 | 1,286,557 | 1,237,035 | ||||||||||||||
| Sales of exploration maps | 85,605 | 37,655 | 203,857 | 177,763 | ||||||||||||||
| Net investment gains (losses) | 10,875,407 | (3,667,473) | 42,577,085 | 160,441 | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | 211,787 | 180,074 | 1,114,082 | 755,956 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating, general and administrative | (5,019,165) | (3,239,686) | (14,342,875) | (11,339,500) | ||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | (524,829) | (742,954) | (2,173,109) | (3,173,710) | ||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | (5,570,998) | (4,016,968) | (16,636,003) | (14,657,449) | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from equity investment | 272,401 | (325,339) | 247,068 | (355,724) | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax recovery (expense) | (987,761) | 667,524 | (3,209,844) | 385,929 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the period | 8,259,791 | (4,959,177) | 33,986,303 | (6,187,284) | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per common share for the period – basic | 0.06 | (0.04) | 0.25 | (0.04) | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per common share for the period – diluted | 0.06 | (0.04) | 0.24 | (0.04) | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated statements of financial position highlights | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,516,515 | $ | 4,122,474 | ||||
| Due from brokers | 861,833 | 416,907 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of expected credit losses | 305,458 | 519,491 | ||||||
| Investments, at fair value | 73,792,108 | 32,912,428 | ||||||
| Equity investment | 2,029,696 | 1,782,628 | ||||||
| Income tax receivable | - | 268,362 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets, net | 813,865 | 992,417 | ||||||
| Intangible Assets | 2,708,333 | 2,826,438 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 624,290 | 624,290 | ||||||
| Total assets | 85,465,211 | 44,930,710 | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,663,928 | 1,697,947 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 6,488,475 | 3,452,044 | ||||||
| Total promissory note | - | 726,458 | ||||||
| Total lease liabilities | 889,552 | 1,031,645 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 3,207,821 | - | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 13,410,824 | 7,105,575 | ||||||
| Share capital, contributed surplus, and warrants | 52,818,092 | 52,575,143 | ||||||
| Retained earnings (deficit) | 19,236,295 | (14,750,008) |
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.
Tel: 647-345-7720
Email: investors@earthlabs.com
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