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- Jade Leader Corp. (TSX-V: JADE, OTC: MCKRF) is a Canada-based mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and emerging production of ethical nephrite jade and associated gemstone materials for the global gem and carving markets; its core assets include the DJ Jade Project in Washington State, USA, featuring four classes of nephrite jade—ornamental, carving/jewelry-grade, near-gem to gem-quality, and unique color-shift jade exhibiting optical phenomena from green to white and blues—along with associated rhodonite gemstone; and the Wyoming Jade Fields project producing Wyoming Sky Jade gem specimens, rough and cut nephrite, carving/jewelry jades, and ornamental materials now marketable following new U.S. regulations enabling sales. Founded through rebranding from Manson Creek Resources ahead of international jade market entry and headquartered at Suite 1620, 734-7th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3E8, the company operates exclusively in mining-friendly U.S. jurisdictions with a portfolio of six jade and gemstone properties, led by President and Executive Chairman Jean-Pierre Jutras, a professional geologist and jade carver with over 30 years of experience, supported by a board with 120+ years in mineral exploration discoveries. Recent developments encompass closing a financing round on February 4, 2025, to support operations; advancing ornamental jade development and marketing at Wyoming Jade Fields, including collection of over 22 tonnes as by-product from gem jade harvesting during initial trenching; holding the annual and special shareholder meeting on June 12, 2025; and issuing updates on November 20, 2025, highlighting pilot-scale production and market expansion for U.S.-sourced nephrite amid a jade market reportedly larger than rough diamonds globally.