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As investors continue searching for opportunities in artificial intelligence, defense technology, critical minerals, energy infrastructure, uranium, gold, and advanced materials, several North American companies are attracting attention through strategic developments and cross-border market exposure.

Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO) recently announced a committed equity facility of up to $25 million with Roth Principal Investments, providing the company with flexible access to growth capital to support working capital, product development, and expansion across military drones, defense, tactical communications, fixed wireless access, factory automation, and AI-driven connectivity. Peraso is a pioneer in 60GHz millimeter-wave (mmWave) semiconductor technology and, while they maintain headquarters in Canada, trades exclusively on the NASDAQ, giving U.S. investors direct exposure to its specialized communications technology.

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) continues advancing commercialization of its graphene technologies, including graphene-enhanced energy storage, thermal management products, and graphene-aluminum battery development, positioning the company within the growing advanced materials and clean energy sectors.

B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE: BTG) remains one of North America’s leading gold producers, operating a diversified portfolio of mines while benefiting from continued interest in gold, precious metals, and global mining as investors seek inflation and geopolitical hedges.

Denison Mines Corp. (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) continues to advance its uranium development strategy, led by its flagship Wheeler River Project, as governments worldwide expand investments in nuclear energy, uranium supply, and energy security.

Keel Infrastructure Corp. (NASDAQ: KEEL) (TSX: KEEL) is focused on developing infrastructure supporting the digital economy, including opportunities tied to AI infrastructure, data centers, power, and digital assets, sectors experiencing growing demand as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates.

First Mining Gold Corp. (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) continues advancing its Canadian gold development portfolio while recently supporting infrastructure initiatives that improve long-term access to its projects, reinforcing its position within the precious metals and resource development sector.

Rapid Dose Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: DOSE) (OTCQB: RDTCF) continues advancing commercialization of its QuickStrip™ oral thin-film platform, targeting high-growth markets in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, wellness products, and advanced drug delivery technologies. The stock closed up 488% in the US markets on July 2, 2026.

As capital continues flowing into AI Infrastructure, Defense Technology, Semiconductors, Critical Minerals, Gold, Uranium, Energy Infrastructure, and Advanced Materials, companies including PRSO, GMGMF, BTG, DNN, KEEL, FFMGF and RDTCF in the US and GMG, BTO, DML, KEEL, FF and DOSE in Canada remain on investor watchlists as they execute strategies designed to capitalize on several of today’s fastest-growing global investment themes.