Small Cap Breaking News You Can’t Miss!Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:

Waste Energy Corp (OTCQB: WAST) has officially taken possession of its first full-scale waste-to-energy facility in Midland, Texas. The 3.7-acre site will serve as both HQ and operational hub, turning unrecyclable plastics and tires into clean-burning diesel. Backed by Cambridge Project Development, this facility marks a shift from concept to commercialization in the clean fuel space.

Draganfly (CSE: DPRO / NASDAQ: DPRO) secured a major defense contract for its Commander 3XL UAV systems. The drones, built for long-range and AI-powered surveillance, were selected by a global military contractor, placing Draganfly tech directly into U.S. Department of Defense infrastructure. This strategic win could open doors for future military and government contracts.

Independence Gold (TSXV: IGO) hit 6.96 metres of 6.00 g/t gold and 39.08 g/t silver at its 3Ts Project in BC, just 16 km from Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine. The company has now launched a summer exploration program to define new veins and expand its current 678,000+ oz gold-equivalent resource. Surface samples are showing values as high as 71.3 g/t gold.

Osisko Metals (TSXV: OM) delivered a record 853.5-metre copper intercept at its Gaspé Copper Project in Québec—North America’s largest undeveloped copper deposit. The results include 645m grading 0.28% Cu, suggesting massive vertical continuity and strong resource expansion potential. A resource update is expected in early 2026.

Goodfood Market (TSX: FOOD) reported $31M in Q3 net sales, $14M in gross profit, and $3M in adjusted EBITDA. Its new Heat & Eat product line has already hit a $1M annualized run rate, and its acquisition of Genuine Tea is exceeding expectations. With ten straight quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA, Goodfood is delivering innovation and value in Canada’s meal solutions space.