Small Cap Breaking News: Don’t Miss Today’s Top Headlines 10/26/2026

<p>Small Cap Breaking News You Can&#39;t Miss!Here&#39;s a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Waste Energy Corp. (OTCID: WAST)Waste Energy completed the fifth and final major crane day at its Midland, Texas campus, with its first waste conversion system, WE #1, now approximately 85 to 90 percent complete. The company is targeting December 1, 2026 for WE #1 to be fully operational and has expanded its Midland footprint from about four acres to roughly 12.5 acres. The milestone shifts the company&#39;s focus from building infrastructure toward commercial operations.Nextech3D.ai (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) (FSE: 1SS)Nextech3D.ai announced a proposed private placement of up to 12 million units at $0.06 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $720,000. About $350,000 is expected to come directly from the CEO and CFO, reflecting management&#39;s direct participation. The financing is expected to close on or about November 15, 2026 to support the company&#39;s AI and event technology growth initiatives.Logan Energy Corp. (TSXV: LGN)Logan Energy agreed to be acquired by Ovintiv Inc. for $1.40 per share in cash, valuing Logan at approximately $1.26 billion including net debt. Shareholders will also receive stock in a spun-out company, Logan Oil Corp., bringing total consideration to about $1.48 per share, roughly a 17 percent premium to the 20-day average. The transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2027.Fury Gold Mines Limited (TSX: FURY) (NYSE American: FURY)Fury Gold Mines reported new Phase 2 drill results from its Eau Claire Gold Project in the James Bay region of Quebec, including 14.95 grams per tonne gold over 4.25 metres. The results extend high-grade mineralization up-dip and support the roughly 25,000 metre program aimed at upgrading inferred resources. The drilling demonstrated strong grade and geological continuity across the deposit.Graphite One Inc. (TSXV: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF)Graphite One received a Defense Logistics Agency award to develop and evaluate domestically sourced advanced carbon materials from its Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska for high-temperature defense thermal management applications. The company will partner with Idaho National Laboratory and technical consultants on the demonstration project. The award builds on Graphite One&#39;s previous defense research initiatives and U.S. critical minerals strategy.Canada Nickel Company Inc. (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQB: CNIKF)C