Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”(NASDAQ: DVLT),a supplier of information money making, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world property (“RWA”tokenization innovations, and King Mining Capital (“King Mining Capital”today revealed that they have actually participated in an arrangement for a multi-component tactical deal that will integrate a Datavault AI equity financial investment in King Mining Capital, a Datavault AI stock-funded purchase of 20,000 ounces of physical gold bullion, and the launch of a $150 million-plus GoldVault ™ tokenization program backed by King Mining Capital’s top-quality gold resources.
Direct Equity, Physical Bullion, and Stock-Funded Consideration
Topic to participating in a conclusive contract with King Mining Capital, Datavault AI prepares to get a 5% equity interest in King Mining Capital at the closing of the deals considered by the contract, together with a warrant to get an extra 5% equity interest in King Mining Capital upon conclusion of the GoldVault ™ tokenization program. Datavault AI expects it will likewise deserve to get 20,000 ounces of physical gold bullion from King Mining Capital for shipment within 24 months [of signing of a definitive agreement]payable in Datavault AI typical stock at a 30% discount rate to dominating market gold costs. Based upon present area rates and Datavault AI’s internal analysis, the bullion acquisition is predicted to produce around $40 million in earnings.[1] The structure lines up Datavault AI straight with the long-lasting efficiency of King Mining Capital’s underlying mineral possessions while broadening the Company’s tactical balance-sheet direct exposure to U.S.-aligned rare-earth elements.
$150 Million+ GoldVault ™ Tokenization Program
The GoldVault ™ program will release Datavault AI’s trademarked Information Data Exchange ®, DataScore ®, and DataValue ® blockchain platform to mint $150 million or more in digital tokens, each representing pro-rata digital ownership in premium in-ground and refined gold properties with strong American mining ties. Prices will track the COMEX gold criteria on a per-ounce basis. Tokens will be at first provided at a discount rate to dominating area gold market evaluations, supplying holders with an integrated worth margin at issuance. Token holders will furthermore take part in a royalty stream connected to continuous King Mining Capital’s production, producing repeating financial benefit beyond underlying metal cost gratitude. The program is targeted for launch by the 3rd quarter of financial 2026, making tokenized American-aligned gold available to international financiers.
Executive Statements
Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI, stated, “This King Mining Capital transaction is the most fully integrated RWA structure Datavault AI has executed to date. We are taking a direct equity position in the miner, locking in 20,000 ounces of physical bullion at a meaningful discount to spot, and giving GoldVault™ token holders a royalty stream tied to actual production. That alignment between issuer, miner, and investor is what positions our patented platform as the model for compliant tokenization of strategic natural resources.”
Jeffrey Katz, Managing Principal of King Mining Capital LLC, included, “Partnering with Datavault AI is a game-changer for King Mining Capital. It validates our high-quality gold assets, provides immediate access to global digital capital markets, and creates exciting new liquidity and upside for our stakeholders. Together, we’re advancing production and development plans that will deliver real value from these exceptional resources while embracing the future of tokenized mining assets.”
Platform Architecture
It is expected that the tokenized possessions will use Datavault AI’s exclusive smart-contract innovation for ownership confirmation, AI-driven appraisal, and earnings involvement rights connected to future business gold production.
Market Opportunity
Gold remains in an effective structural booming market. Reserve banks continue aggressive build-up as a hedge versus currency diversity and geopolitical threat, while financier need rises in the middle of financial unpredictability. Mine supply stays constrained and sluggish to react, with worldwide production development anticipated to remain modest in 2026. Experts job gold rates might reach $4,900-$5,500/ oz by year-end 2026 (perJ.P. Morgan Global Research, December 2025), driven by continual main sector purchasing (possibly 800+ tonnes yearly) and robust financial investment circulations (perWorld Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2025). Tokenizing top quality gold resources positions financiers at the crossway of physical shortage and digital liquidity.
Broadening Strategic Minerals Tokenization Portfolio
The King Mining Capital deal marks the most recent high-impact turning point in Datavault AI’s quick growth into tokenized vital minerals and rare-earth elements. It follows the Company’s current $100 million Coppercoin ™ program with Coppercore Inc. (revealed March 31, 2026) for top-quality copper resources and the $78.2 million effort with American Strategic Minerals Inc. for U.S.-mined antimony, gold, copper, and silver (revealed March 26, 2026). These partnerships display Datavault AI’s organized build-out of a varied RWA portfolio – covering commercial metals important for AI facilities and electrification (copper) to defense-critical products (antimony) and now superior rare-earth elements (gold). The Company thinks that its platform is quick ending up being the market criteria for bridging high-value mineral properties with international digital capital markets.
About King Mining Capital LLC
King Mining Capital is a North American-based advisory and investment firm concentrated on the financial investment, acquisition, and advancement of mineral expedition and mining business.
About Datavault AI
Datavault AI ™ (NASDAQ: DVLT) is a leader in AI-driven information experiences, appraisal, and money making of properties in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides thorough options throughout its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences departments.
Datavault AI’s Acoustic Sciences department includes WiSA ®, ADIO ®, and Sumerian ® patented innovations for spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition noise transmission. The Data Science Division utilizes Web3 and high-performance computing to allow experiential information understanding, appraisal, and safe and secure money making throughout markets, consisting of sports & & home entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, realty, health care, energy, and more.
The Information Data Exchange ®( IDE ®) is a token exchange innovation powered by Nasdaq Financial Infrastructure. The Company owns and runs exchanges powered by its trademarked innovation, consisting of however not restricted to International Elements Exchange (IEE), Sports Illustrated Exchange (SIx), New York Interactive Advertising Exchange (NYIAX), and American Political Exchange (APE). The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Discover more at httos:// www.dvlt.ai.
Positive Statements
This news release includes “forward-looking statements” within the significance of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as modified, and other securities laws. Positive declarations utilize words such as “will,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “targets,” “intends,” or comparable terms. They consist of declarations about the entry into a conclusive arrangement for, and the possible closing of, a deal including Datavault AI’s 5% equity financial investment in King Mining Capital and the warrant for an extra 5%, Datavault AI’s prospective acquisition of 20,000 ounces of gold bullion, the predicted $40 million in make money from the bullion acquisition, the awaited issuance of GoldVault ™ tokens at a discount rate to find with a production-linked royalty stream, the targeted $150 million-plus token mint and launch in the 3rd quarter of financial 2026, the marketplace chance for the tokens, and the Company’s growth into other crucial minerals and rare-earth elements. These declarations are based upon price quotes and presumptions that, while thought about sensible, are naturally unpredictable.
Readers are warned not to position excessive reliance on these and other positive declarations included herein.
Real outcomes might vary materially as an outcome of different dangers, consisting of: dangers that the equity financial investment, the warrant, or the bullion Agreement might not close on the contemplated terms or timeline; threats associating with the issuance of Datavault AI typical stock as bullion factor to consider, consisting of dilution; threats that the forecasted $40 million revenue might not be recognized due to gold rate motions, shipment hold-ups, or settlement expenses; threats associating with the discount-at-issuance and royalty-stream functions of GoldVault ™ tokens, including their regulative characterization; modifications in market need for Datavault AI’s product and services; modifications in financial, market, or regulative conditions; dangers connecting to progressing regulative structures relevant to tokenized possessions; threats connected with technological advancement and combination; and other dangers more completely explained in Datavault AI’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings, offered atwww.sec.gov.
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Sources
1. J.P. Morgan Global Research, Gold Price Outlook (December 2025) – 2026 Market Outlook taped December 9-17, 2025, consisting of end-of-2026 gold cost projections.
2. World Gold Council, Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2025 (January 29, 2026) – Full-year 2025 reserve bank need of 863t, supply restraints, and 2026 outlook.
