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February 3, 2026

Dear Reader,

Momentum showed up early in today's uranium movement, with one profile reaching $2.24, representing an approximately 17% move from Friday's $1.90 range. But while that move played out, a separate, and far more strategic, development tied to critical-mineral security quietly shifted our attention toward another name heading into tomorrow morning.

Behind the scenes, the conversation around resource independence has moved well beyond economics. It's now firmly embedded in national security planning, with domestic supply chains taking priority as policymakers and manufacturers work to reduce exposure to external disruptions.

That backdrop is exactly where one emerging story begins to stand out.

A little-known company is repositioning itself around the infrastructure needed to support secure, domestic access to critical materials, placing it directly in line with the broader push to reinforce U.S. industrial resilience.

Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) is currently navigating a pivotal transition, moving away from its legacy foundation and toward a supply-chain–centric strategy. If carried out as outlined, that shift could significantly alter how the company fits into the evolving U.S. industrial and materials landscape.

This realignment is one of the key reasons (SOAR) is set to top our watchlist this morning — Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

According to MarketWatch, the company has fewer than 7M shares available to the public. In low-float situations like this, even modest changes in attention or demand can translate into outsized price movement.

That dynamic has already begun to surface on the chart.

Over a span of less than one week, (SOAR) advanced approximately 68%, rising from around $0.41 on January 26 to $0.69 on January 30, based on Barchart data.

Following that move, (SOAR) is now trending above several short-term technical levels, including the 5-day moving average near $0.61 and the 20-day moving average around $0.59. Meanwhile, the 50-day and 100-day moving averages remain higher, near $0.90 and $1.39, keeping longer-term levels firmly in view.

Despite that setup, (SOAR) is still trending below $1, leaving it largely under the radar on our screens, at least for now, even as the underlying narrative continues to build.

What makes this moment particularly notable is how (SOAR)'s near-term corporate timeline is beginning to align with a much broader national push focused on critical materials and supply-chain security.

To understand why that convergence matters, and why the backdrop is shifting faster than many expect, it starts with the macro forces now taking shape.

A Strategic Shift in the Critical-Minerals Playbook

The U.S. approach to critical-mineral security is accelerating as new reports point to the launch of a strategic minerals stockpile backed by $12B in initial capital. Known as Project Vault, the initiative is structured to combine $1.67B in private capital with a $10B loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, specifically to acquire and store essential materials such as gallium and cobalt.

While these macro developments take shape, Volato Group, Inc. is advancing toward a definitive merger with M2i Global, a company purpose-built to address vulnerabilities across the critical-minerals supply chain.

The framework mirrors the logic of the nation's emergency oil reserves, but applied to minerals that underpin modern technology and defense manufacturing, including components used in smartphones, advanced batteries, and jet engines.

Participation in the effort extends across more than a dozen major corporations, with reported involvement from General Motors Co., Boeing Co., and Google.

As policymakers and industry leaders work to reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese rare earths and strategic metals, the emphasis on domestic sourcing and secure storage has moved from a long-term objective to an immediate national priority.

A Strategic Pivot Toward Supply-Chain Control

(SOAR) is approaching the final phase of a merger that would mark a decisive shift away from legacy operations and toward M2i Global's mine-to-manufacturer model, a framework built to support secure, end-to-end access to critical minerals.

Under this approach, the focus moves to creating a domestic pathway for essential materials used across advanced manufacturing ecosystems, including the automotive sector, energy systems, and the defense-industrial base. The objective aligns with broader national efforts aimed at reducing dependence on foreign-controlled sourcing and increasing resilience within U.S. supply chains.

This development extends beyond a routine corporate realignment. It represents a deliberate entry into the critical-minerals infrastructure space, an area increasingly viewed as foundational to the modern, technology-driven economy.

At the center of the strategy is M2i Global's emphasis on procurement coordination. Through a planned Centralized Supply Chain Management platform, (SOAR) aims to connect raw-material producers with downstream manufacturers, addressing inefficiencies between extraction, processing, and end-use demand.

From Partnership to Platform: Laying the Groundwork for a Supply-Chain Pivot

Recent developments mark a meaningful step forward in (SOAR)'s transition toward critical-mineral infrastructure. One of the most notable milestones is a strategic collaboration with Titanium X, which includes an exclusive supply agreement for titanium concentrate, a material central to the aerospace industry, an area where Volato Group, Inc. already has established operational experience. Under the agreement, Titanium X and M2i Global plan to jointly finance, develop, and commercialize critical-mineral assets, drawing on M2i's global execution capabilities.

At the same time, Volato and M2i Global have reaffirmed their target to close the merger in the first quarter of 2026. With Amendment No. 1 to the S-4 filed and currently under SEC review, (SOAR) continues to move through the expected final stages toward completion, maintaining their projected timeline despite a temporary slowdown in regulatory operations earlier in the year.

Operationally, management has emphasized balance-sheet discipline as the merger approaches. (SOAR) recently announced a six-month pause on its At-the-Market (ATM) equity program, a step described as supporting the capital structure and reducing perceived share overhang ahead of the transaction. CEO Matt Liotta has indicated that the company is not dependent on opportunistic equity issuance to fund operations, underscoring management's view of its current financial positioning.

Governance has also been strengthened with the addition of Alan D. Gaines to the Board of Directors, where he will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. Gaines brings experience across more than 200 major transactions and has participated in over $100B in aggregate capital raises during his career, including prior work as a chief strategic advisor to Carl C. Icahn.

On the technology front, Volato is extending its software capabilities into the supply-chain arena. Its Parslee Document Intelligence platform is being adapted to support critical-mineral traceability, contracting, and compliance, providing an auditable framework designed to enhance transparency—an increasingly important requirement in U.S. national-security-linked supply chains. That broader vision was recently highlighted when M2i Global appeared on Advancements with Ted Danson, a program focused on innovative solutions to global challenges, featuring M2i's work with strategic partners to build a more transparent and resilient supply chain for the U.S. and its allies.

How the Market Is Shaped Today

As the U.S. government ramps up domestic mineral extraction with initiatives like a $1B program for mining technologies and $500M for battery mineral processing, the positioning of (SOAR) and M2i becomes even more critical.

They are building an alternative supply chain that bypasses the volatility of foreign-controlled markets. M2i Global aims to establish a Critical Mineral Reserve (CMR), creating a resilient ecosystem that addresses global shortages.

By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the company expects to implement a proof-of-concept material move from Australia to the U.S., utilizing its CMR technology for custody, storage, and tracking.

This operational milestone will be a key indicator of the platform's readiness to scale.

7 Reasons (SOAR) Is On Our Watchlist — Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026

Low Float: Fewer than 7M public shares, creating a tighter supply setup.
Recent Momentum: Moved 68% from $0.41 to $0.69 in four consecutive days.
Merger Watch: Targeting a Q1 2026 close with an amended S-4 under SEC review.
Macro Tailwinds: Aligned with U.S. supply-chain security focus tied to $12B Project Vault funding.
Technical Setup: Trending above key short-term averages near $0.59–$0.61.
Supply Agreement: Exclusive titanium concentrate arrangement via Titanium X collaboration.
Tech Angle: Parslee platform adapted for mineral traceability and compliance use cases.

Take a closer look at (SOAR) right now…

Taken together, these seven points explain why (SOAR) is drawing attention right now: a tight share structure, early chart response, and clear milestones ahead.

When a defined corporate timeline aligns with a rapidly evolving national focus on critical materials, the details matter.

That's what makes (SOAR) worth a closer look right now.

With the Project Vault policy backdrop, a critical-minerals sourcing collaboration, and a traceability-focused software layer through Parslee, this is a setup where both the details and the timing matter.

We'll be watching (SOAR) closely at the open, with more updates coming your way.

Sincerely,

Joel Locke

Senior Editor

The Daily Edge Report

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