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Green Bubbles about to Burst but Canadian Banking Sector Presses on with NetZero Obsession says Friends of Science Society

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024

CALGARY, AB, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 27, 2024, the National Post published an op-ed by Conrad Black, titled "Washing Away the Climate Lunatics – Canada at risk of turning into Europe" which referred to "Europe's NetZero Rebellion," a recent Friends of Science Society event.

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  • As copper reaches $10,000/t, an essential component for all things NetZero, the Canadian banking sector presses on with mandatory climate risk disclosures and a NetZero obsession, says Friends of Science Society.
  • Green bubbles are about to burst; much needed pragmatic voices like Dr. Judith Curry's "Climate Risk and Uncertainty" can break the spell.
  • Green bubbles are about to burst, says Friends of Science Society.
  • Friends of Science Society suggests that the reputational risks from promoting NetZero nonsense may be far more detrimental to the financial community than climate change impacts.

TMC & SGS Produce World-First Nickel Sulfate from Deep-Seafloor Polymetallic Nodules

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tisdag, april 23, 2024

The sulfate was generated during bench-scale testing of its hydrometallurgical flowsheet design in partnership with SGS Canada Inc., at their Lakefield, Ontario facility.

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  • The sulfate was generated during bench-scale testing of its hydrometallurgical flowsheet design in partnership with SGS Canada Inc., at their Lakefield, Ontario facility.
  • Undertaken on samples of nickel-cobalt-copper matte produced by TMC in 2021, the Extractive Metallurgy team at SGS tested TMC’s efficient flowsheet to process high-grade nickel matte directly to nickel sulfate without making nickel metal, while producing fertilizer byproducts instead of solid waste or tailings.
  • Following the successful nickel sulfate production, SGS continues testing to produce what TMC believes will be the world’s first cobalt sulfate from polymetallic nodules.
  • This work was executed in close collaboration with SGS and other industry leaders to demonstrate the ability to refine nodules to high value products.

Global Uranium Production to Increase as Prices Are Expected to Hit a 15 Year High

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tisdag, april 2, 2024

It added: "Kazakhstan is expected to deliver the highest uranium production growth in 2024, GlobalData says, driven by the planned higher output from the country’s largest uranium producer Kazatomprom.

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  • It added: "Kazakhstan is expected to deliver the highest uranium production growth in 2024, GlobalData says, driven by the planned higher output from the country’s largest uranium producer Kazatomprom.
  • The continuous ramp-up of Canada’s McArthur River uranium mine will also contribute to the global increase, it adds.
  • Despite a 5.1% dip in output in 2023 due to planned lower production from Kazatomprom, its output is expected to recover in 2024, with forecast production of 23.2kt.
  • It continued: “Meanwhile, global uranium production in 2024 will be further bolstered by continuous ramp-up of Canada’s McArthur River, which is aiming to produce 6.9kt of uranium (8.2kt of U3O8) for 2024.

Why Industry Experts Are Expecting a Bull Market For Uranium Stocks In 2024

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onsdag, januari 24, 2024

Stockhead recently trumpeted, “Uranium has started 2024 the same way it ended 2023—like a bull in a china shop.

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  • Stockhead recently trumpeted, “Uranium has started 2024 the same way it ended 2023—like a bull in a china shop.
  • Furthermore, market analysts project an average supply deficit of 35 million pounds per year over the next decade.
  • The latter company plans to increase its uranium production to 22 million pounds this year.
  • As of early 2024, SPUT had impounded more than 63 million pounds of uranium.

New Found Clarifies Technical Disclosure

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tisdag, november 21, 2023

The Articles have been updated and re-published to correct certain disclosure regarding the Queensway Project at the request of the Company.

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  • The Articles have been updated and re-published to correct certain disclosure regarding the Queensway Project at the request of the Company.
  • The Company retracts the disclosure that was included in the original version of the Articles, including all disclosure regarding an internal scoping study.
  • The Technical Report reflects that neither a mineral resource or preliminary economic assessment have been developed for the Queensway Project.
  • Mr. Matheson certifies that this press release fairly and accurately represents the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this press release.

Winners for 2023 Webster Awards Announced

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onsdag, november 15, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.
  • For those who wish to see who the finalists and winners are of the 2023 Webster Awards, and to view the finalists' work, this can be accessed now at www.jackwebster.com .
  • Lisa LaFlamme, featured guest at the 2023 Webster Awards- BC's best journalist celebrated.
  • Also, during the 2023 Webster Awards, Frances Bula was honoured as the 2023 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, the Global Reporting Centre was honoured as the 2023 Bill Good Award recipient, and 2023 Shelley Fralic Award recipient, Sophie Lui of Global BC, was also honoured.

Finalists for 2023 Webster Awards Announced

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tisdag, september 12, 2023

Plus tickets now on sale for the Nov. 14th Gala Dinner/Awards Evening

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  • Plus tickets now on sale for the Nov. 14th Gala Dinner/Awards Evening
    VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Finalists in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced today.
  • All finalists will be celebrated, and the winner in each category will be announced during the November 14th Webster Awards which this year will be a live, in-person gala dinner awards evening at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, no-host reception 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. with dinner and the awards beginning at 6:00 p.m.
    Finalists announced for 2023 Webster Awards - Nov. 14 event featuring Lisa LaFlamme
    This year's event will feature Lisa LaFlamme, in a fireside chat hosted by CBC Vancouver's Gloria Macarenko.
  • The 2023 finalists announced today and detailed below were chosen by the Webster Awards jury, all members who are independent of the Jack Webster Foundation and its board.
  • Webster Award partners are Oh Boy Productions, Glacier Media, and the Vancouver Sun and Province.

American Battery Technology Company Commences Third Drill Program Marking Continued Development of Its Lithium Claystone Resource in Tonopah, Nevada

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torsdag, augusti 17, 2023

RENO, Nev., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (OTCQX: ABML), an American critical battery materials company that is commercializing both its primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, began its third drill program to advance its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, identified as one of the largest known lithium resources in the United States, and was recently named the 'fifth largest lithium clay and hard rock project in the world' by Mining.com. This drill program has commenced core infill and step out drilling to support evolution of this domestic resource towards upgraded 'measured and indicated' resource classification.   

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  • This drill program has commenced core infill and step out drilling to support evolution of this domestic resource towards upgraded 'measured and indicated' resource classification.
  • American Battery Technology Company aims to expand mineral classification of its lithium claystone resource in Nevada.
  • The company has selected and engaged KB Drilling of Mound House, Nevada for the collection of its infill and step out samples from its third drill program.
  • "We are excited to have kicked off this third drill program to continue the development and expansion of our Nevada lithium claystone resource," stated ABTC CEO Ryan Melsert.

Hudson Resources Announces Results From Initial Sampling at the Gronne Bjerg Anorthosite Project and Commencement of Green Alumina Testwork

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torsdag, juni 1, 2023

Jim Cambon, President, commented “The initial assay results from our 100% owned Gronne Bjerg anorthosite project are exceptional and our strong treasury will allow us to advance a testwork program to produce ‘green’ smelter grade alumina in the coming months.

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  • Jim Cambon, President, commented “The initial assay results from our 100% owned Gronne Bjerg anorthosite project are exceptional and our strong treasury will allow us to advance a testwork program to produce ‘green’ smelter grade alumina in the coming months.
  • With this knowledge and over 15 year’s experience operating in Greenland we plan to rapidly advance the Gronne Bjerg project.
  • Hudson is focussed on anorthosite as the future for green aluminum production.
  • Hudson strongly believes that anorthosite is the future for green aluminium production which will increasingly be demanded by consumers.

Higher Capital Spending for Oil Industry to Drive Growth for Energy Service Providers

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tisdag, april 11, 2023

Mining.com recently reported , "The Alberta Energy Regulator projected capital spending on oil and gas to increase to C$17 billion this year, which would be a 56% increase over 2021."

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  • Mining.com recently reported , "The Alberta Energy Regulator projected capital spending on oil and gas to increase to C$17 billion this year, which would be a 56% increase over 2021."
  • Higher Capital Spending in the oil industry plus the ongoing Government push for Climate Change initiatives and solutions have created a perfect storm of success for Enterprise Group, Inc. (TSX: E) (OTCQB: ETOLF).
  • Higher capital spending in the energy industry combined with increased customer activity levels in has resulted in improved results.
  • Looking ahead for the sector, amid recent oil price spikes it looks like the spending will continue and oil service providers will be a sector to watch for investors.