Alaska Native corporation

PANHANDLE POWER SOLUTIONS NAMED EPC FOR 202.2 MWh BESS IN COLORADO

Retrieved on: 
Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
Alaska Native corporation, Engineering, EPC, Bristol Bay Native Corporation, Safety, PPS, Renewable energy

The contract underscores PPS' commitment to providing full-spectrum specialty Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) services that support the energy transition for its commercial clients.

Key Points: 
  • The contract underscores PPS' commitment to providing full-spectrum specialty Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) services that support the energy transition for its commercial clients.
  • The Colorado-based, 202.2 MWh battery energy storage system will showcase state-of-the-art technologies that will help provide peak load-shaving capabilities to a local electric utility.
  • "It is with great excitement that PPS has been entrusted as the EPC by Whetstone Power for this project," commented Robin Hurst, Vice President of Renewables at PPS.
  • Over the next six months, we look forward to meeting the needs of our client and deploying this clean energy project in Colorado."

NOVAGOLD Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Retrieved on: 
Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
TKC, Social, Safety, TCFD, Sustainability, Health, Biophysical environment, TSX, GRI, Calista Corporation, Environment, Alaska Native corporation, ESG, Social responsibility

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) is pleased to publish its 2023 Sustainability Report (“Sustainability Report”) with a focus on our 2023 performance in the areas of environmental stewardship, health and safety, social responsibility and engagement, and corporate governance.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) is pleased to publish its 2023 Sustainability Report (“Sustainability Report”) with a focus on our 2023 performance in the areas of environmental stewardship, health and safety, social responsibility and engagement, and corporate governance.
  • Highlights of NOVAGOLD’s 2023 Sustainability Report:
    As a development-stage mining company, NOVAGOLD focuses primarily on advancing the Donlin Gold project while adopting a long-term approach to sustainability.
  • This year, the Company proudly presents its fourth annual sustainability report, aligned with the GRI framework and TCFD.
  • Consistent with our commitment to transparency and sustainability, since 2020, NOVAGOLD’s annual sustainability reports have highlighted the Company’s significant achievements and dedication to responsible business practices and governance.

Contango Announces Acquisition of HighGold

Retrieved on: 
Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
Natural Resources, Other Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, LLP, Risk, Par value, Blake, Cassels & Graydon, Contango, Partnership, Transaction, EST, Holland & Knight, Meeting, News, Gold, VWAP, Agreement, CIRI, Native, Alaska Native corporation, National instrument, PST, Organization, OTCQX, DSO, Senior, 100.9 ZZZ FM, Regulation, Growth

Under the terms of the Agreement, each HighGold share (“HighGold Share”) will be exchanged for 0.019 shares of Contango common stock (each whole share, a “Contango Share”) (the “Exchange Ratio”) based on the respective volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Contango for the five-day period ending on May 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the Agreement, each HighGold share (“HighGold Share”) will be exchanged for 0.019 shares of Contango common stock (each whole share, a “Contango Share”) (the “Exchange Ratio”) based on the respective volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Contango for the five-day period ending on May 1, 2024.
  • Upon completion of the Transaction, existing Contango shareholders will own approximately 85% and HighGold shareholders will own approximately 15% of the combined company3.
  • In connection with the Transaction, Contango will grant to HighGold the right to appoint one (1) director to its board of directors.
  • Participants may join the webcast using the following call-in details: Contango ORE Announces Acquisition of HighGold (6ix.com)
    Creation of a leading Alaskan gold company with a low-risk and properly sequenced portfolio – Manh Choh is Alaska’s next gold mine with first gold pour expected in the second half of 2024.

NOVAGOLD Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Retrieved on: 
Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
Iron Dog, Learning, ANCSA, Environmental protection, Salmon, Bank statement, Investment, Nature, SCAC, Water quality, K300, Hydrology, Science, Partnership, Alaska Natives, Education, EDGAR, Calista Corporation, TKC, Feasibility study, Social responsibility, Alaska Supreme Court, Supreme court, Safety, Federal, State, Weather, Judiciary of Alaska, Sport, Internet, Sleep, Human, University, Certification, TSX, Work, Cure, Mining, Health, Earthjustice, ADNR, Barrick Gold, Form 10-Q, Gold, Bethel Regional High School, Groundwater, Fishery, Music, Alaska Native corporation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company” (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today released its 2024 first quarter financial results and an update on its Tier One1 gold development project, Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or “the Company” (NYSE American, TSX: NG) today released its 2024 first quarter financial results and an update on its Tier One1 gold development project, Donlin Gold, which NOVAGOLD owns equally with Barrick Gold Corporation (“Barrick”).
  • Details of the financial results for the quarter ended February 29, 2024, are presented in the consolidated financial statements and quarterly report filed on Form 10-Q on April 3, 2024, that is available on the Company’s website at www.novagold.com, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, with the support from the owners and the Donlin Gold LLC Board, numerous important activities were conducted.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Donlin Gold finalized another Shared Values Statement, bringing the total count to 16.

Readout of SBA Administrator Guzman’s Attendance at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit at White House

Retrieved on: 
Vendredi, décembre 8, 2023
Interview, Tribe, Federation, Mohegan Tribe, Small business, Alaska Native corporation, Human, American Affairs, Summit, SBA, Policy

WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, December 7, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses attended the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit to listen to Native American perspectives and learn more about their priorities.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, December 7, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses attended the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit to listen to Native American perspectives and learn more about their priorities.
  • The White House Tribal Nations Summit created an opportunity for the Biden-Harris Administration and Tribal leaders from the 574 federally recognized Tribes to discuss ways the federal government can invest in and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships and foster growth in and support Native American communities.
  • Administrator Guzman also discussed progress made under the Biden-Harris Administration, including a 70% increase in total loans to Native-owned businesses and updates to the SBA Tribal Consultation Policy, recommitting the government-to-government relationship between tribes and the federal government.
  • For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Rebecca Galanti at [email protected] .

Expanding Tribal Forest Management to Fight Wildfires Across Shared Boundaries with Federal Lands

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, décembre 5, 2023
Bureau, Tribe, Wildfire, Bureau of Land Management, GNA, Gene Desautels, Alaska Native corporation, Federation, Risk, Disease, Multimedia, ITC, Partnership, Administration, Congress, Forest service, Fire, Life, Intertribal, Forestry, Indian tribes

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of miles of shared boundaries with federal agencies compound the risk of wildfire on Indian lands. There are countless examples of wildfires spreading from federal lands onto tribal forests, causing significant economic and ecological losses. These fires regularly pose risks to human life on Indian lands and have resulted in fatalities.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of miles of shared boundaries with federal agencies compound the risk of wildfire on Indian lands.
  • There are countless examples of wildfires spreading from federal lands onto tribal forests, causing significant economic and ecological losses.
  • The Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA) allows tribes to petition the federal government to perform stewardship activities on their lands next to Indian lands.
  • The ITC also recommends that Congress ask federal judges to weigh the long-term impacts of inaction, like wildfires, versus the short-term impacts of forest management activities when ruling on contested forest management plans.

IT Consulting Company OST is Now Vervint, Signaling Expanded Service and Growth Strategy

Retrieved on: 
Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023
OST, Minority business enterprise, Intelligence, AI, Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska Native corporation, Customer service, Alutiiq

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology consulting firm OST is now Vervint. For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. Today, the company designs and builds digital products, architects and optimizes infrastructure and helps global organizations navigate the rapid pace of digital change by empowering people bridge the gap between digital aspiration and technical accomplishment.

Key Points: 
  • For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services.
  • "Today, we take the next step in our journey to help our employees and clients reach new levels of success.
  • "Vervint remains committed to delivering excellent service and delighting our clients at every touch point," said Jim VanderMey, Vervint CIO and co-founder.
  • Vervint is a Minority Business Enterprise supporting the preservation and development of Alutiiq culture by doing what it does best every day.

IT Consulting Company OST is Now Vervint, Signaling Expanded Service and Growth Strategy

Retrieved on: 
Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023
OST, Minority business enterprise, Intelligence, AI, Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska Native corporation, Customer service, Alutiiq

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology consulting firm OST is now Vervint. For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. Today, the company designs and builds digital products, architects and optimizes infrastructure and helps global organizations navigate the rapid pace of digital change by empowering people bridge the gap between digital aspiration and technical accomplishment.

Key Points: 
  • For nearly 30 years, the company has supported maturing IT infrastructure and built digital products and experiences for enterprise clients in healthcare, manufacturing and professional services.
  • "Today, we take the next step in our journey to help our employees and clients reach new levels of success.
  • "Vervint remains committed to delivering excellent service and delighting our clients at every touch point," said Jim VanderMey, Vervint CIO and co-founder.
  • Vervint is a Minority Business Enterprise supporting the preservation and development of Alutiiq culture by doing what it does best every day.

Tanana Chiefs Conference Awarded $35 Million Grant to Bring Broadband to Rural Alaska Villages

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, septembre 19, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Carriers and Services, Public Policy, Government, Philanthropy, Other Communications, Telecommunications, Networks, Fund Raising, Communications, Internet, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, VoIP, Digital divide, Chalkyitsik, Alaska, Calista Corporation, ATNI, Food, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Education, Life, Kuskokwim River, Public policy, Multimedia, ATN International, Science, Natural Resources, USDA Rural Development, Administration, TCC, U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex, Student, United States Department of Agriculture, Patient, Investment, ATN, Jerry Gana, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Interior, Alaska Natives, Health, Conference, Alaska Native corporation, Doyon, Limited, Alaska Communications, Management, Internet service provider, Renewable energy, Tribe, Interior Alaska, Agriculture, Circle

This week, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was awarded a $35 million grant to install affordable, reliable high-speed broadband in three underserved TCC communities.

Key Points: 
  • This week, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was awarded a $35 million grant to install affordable, reliable high-speed broadband in three underserved TCC communities.
  • “The lack of reliable connectivity perpetuates disparities in education, healthcare, economic opportunities and social well-being for our people,” said Brian Ridley, Chief and Chairman, Tanana Chiefs Conference.
  • “USDA Rural Development works alongside Tribes, municipalities, and telecommunication companies to connect remote and rural communities to high-speed internet,” said USDA Rural Development State Director for Alaska Julia Hnilicka.
  • “We’re honored to expand our work with Tanana Chiefs Conference to provide the technical expertise and experience building, operating and maintaining critical broadband infrastructure,” said Kathleen Redmond, Vice President Strategy and Operations, Alaska Communications.

Graphite One Welcomes Strategic Investment from Bering Straits Native Corporation ("BSNC"); Creates Regional & Community Development Program

Retrieved on: 
Mardi, septembre 5, 2023
Bering Straits Native Corporation, Exercise, Feasibility study, Heart, ANC, State, TSX Venture Exchange, Option, United States Department of Defense, Recycling, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title III Part A, DPA, Graphite, Alaska Native corporation, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Department of Defence, Security (finance), Carbon fibers, Renewable energy, Aluminium, Defense, G1, Seward Peninsula, Bering Strait

Investment builds on $37.5 million Department of Defense award to Graphite One under the U.S. Defense Production Act.

Key Points: 
  • Investment builds on $37.5 million Department of Defense award to Graphite One under the U.S. Defense Production Act.
  • Graphite One and BSNC will partner on continued regional and community development.
  • This is not just an investment in Graphite One, it is a long-term investment in our region.
  • Net proceeds from the investment will be used to support the feasibility study, community investment and general corporate purposes.