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Business as usual: bank climate commitments, lending, and engagement

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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    EQS-News: IBU-tec Advances Development in Sodium-Ion Battery Research Making Further Progress

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    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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    Among other things, IBU-tec is currently making progress in expanding production towards larger volumes and is pushing ahead with research projects.

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    • Among other things, IBU-tec is currently making progress in expanding production towards larger volumes and is pushing ahead with research projects.
    • IBU-tec has already successfully completed the development and production of phase-pure cathode active material made of sodium manganese layer oxide.
    • In the next step of the research project, IBU-tec is testing the cycle stability of the cathode in full cells and further optimizing it.
    • Ulrich Weitz, Managing Director of IBUvolt battery materials: "With the further development of innovative battery materials, we are securing the future viability of IBU-tec.

    China Hongqiao (01378.HK) Profits Surge, New Offshore Bond Issuance Expected

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    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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    China Hongqiao (01378.HK) Profits Surge, New Offshore Bond Issuance Expected

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    • China Hongqiao (01378.HK) Profits Surge, New Offshore Bond Issuance Expected
      In 2023, China's aluminum industry has witnessed significant growth, fueled by the gradual recovery of the real estate sector and the rapid expansion of the renewable energy industry.
    • The widening gap between supply and demand for electrolytic aluminum led to a rise in aluminum prices, subsequently boosting profits and profitability for China Hongqiao Group Limited(referred to as "China Hongqiao").
    • Therefore, to fulfill investors' demand for high-quality Chinese offshore assets, investment institutions are actively seeking ongoing issuance of offshore debt by China Hongqiao.
    • Currently, China Hongqiao has only two outstanding USD bonds: namely HONGQI 6.25 06/08/24 (senior bond) and HONGQI 5.25 01/25/26 (convertible bond).

    Roctool presents a new technology at JEC World, Paris (5-7 March)

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    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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    Roctool presents a new technology at JEC World, Paris (5-7 March)

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    • Roctool presents a new technology at JEC World, Paris (5-7 March)
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    • Roctool presents a new technology at JEC World, Paris (5-7 March)
      Prepare to be amazed at JEC World in Paris next week as Roctool unveils its latest technology: the R-IDS™ (Roctool Induction Dynamic Saver).
    • With 20 years' experience in induction technology for tooling, Roctool confirms that this new technology is set to redefine standards in the composites industry, combining unrivalled performance with significant energy savings.
    • This heated platen technology is dedicated to compression and to the molding of thermoset and thermoplastic composites, which completes Roctool existing technology arsenal.

    InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Q Battery Metals' Upcoming Drill Programs on Two of its Critical and Precious Metals' Quebec Properties

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    Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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    For more information, please view the InvestmentPitch Media video which provides additional information about this news and the company.

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    • For more information, please view the InvestmentPitch Media video which provides additional information about this news and the company.
    • If you are unable to view this video, please watch it on InvestmentPitch Media's YouTube Channel at this link: ( click here ).
    • The company has 100% interest in several mineral claims within Quebec, including the recently acquired Versant rare earth elements property.
    • Management cautions that results obtained from adjoining properties are not direct indications for potential on the Q Battery Metals claims.

    China Hongqiao (01378.HK) boosts cash flow, market awaits new offshore bond issue

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    Friday, March 1, 2024
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    Therefore, to meet investors' demand for high-quality Chinese offshore assets, investment institutions seek continued issuance of offshore debt by China Hongqiao.

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    • Therefore, to meet investors' demand for high-quality Chinese offshore assets, investment institutions seek continued issuance of offshore debt by China Hongqiao.
    • Currently, China Hongqiao has only two outstanding USD bonds: HONGQI 6.25 06/08/24 (senior bond) and HONGQI 5.25 01/25/26 (convertible bond).
    • With the maturity of HONGQI 6.25 06/08/24, market uncertainties arise regarding whether China Hongqiao will issue offshore bonds again.
    • However, given the current market environment and policy changes, the market is concerned about whether it will issue offshore bonds again.

    Doubleview Gold Corp. Announces Significant Copper and Gold Intervals, Including 6.94% Copper and 8.29 g/t Gold (11.27% Cu Eq[-Sc]) Over 4 meters, from South Lisle and Main Lisle Zones of Hat Porphyry Polymetallic Deposit

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    Monday, February 26, 2024
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    Drill holes H067 and H068 in the South Lisle Zone returned very significant intervals of copper and gold values that add important length and grade dimensions to the porphyry deposit.

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    • Drill holes H067 and H068 in the South Lisle Zone returned very significant intervals of copper and gold values that add important length and grade dimensions to the porphyry deposit.
    • In addition to copper and gold, the Hat Deposit contains several critical metals, including Cobalt, and Scandium.
    • A 4 meter section of hole H067 returned a remarkable 6.94% copper and 8.29 g/t gold (11.27% Cu Eq[-Sc] "Cu Eq calculated excluding Sc content").
    • When completed the MRE will be published and mark a very material progression in our development of the Hat deposit".

    Sixth City Sauce Adopts EEASY Lid for its Line of Pasta Sauces

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    Monday, March 11, 2024
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    DAYTON, Ohio, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), maker of the EEASY Lid, the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years, today announces its partnership with Sixth City Sauce , a Cleveland-based pasta sauce company.

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    • DAYTON, Ohio, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), maker of the EEASY Lid, the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years, today announces its partnership with Sixth City Sauce , a Cleveland-based pasta sauce company.
    • CCT’s patented EEASY Lid is designed to help brands provide an unprecedented level of accessibility to their jarred food products.
    • The EEASY Lid will be on all Sixth City Sauce products sold in 11 new stores and markets throughout the Northeast Ohio region over the next few weeks.
    • Sixth City Sauce is the fifth brand to adopt the EEASY Lid.

    VALHI REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

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    Thursday, March 7, 2024
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    Net income attributable to Valhi stockholders increased in the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 primarily due to higher operating results from all of our segments.

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    • Net income attributable to Valhi stockholders increased in the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 primarily due to higher operating results from all of our segments.
    • The Chemicals Segment’s TiO2 sales volumes were 29% higher in the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and 13% lower in the full year of 2023 as compared to the full year of 2022.
    • Average TiO2 selling prices were 11% lower in the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and 4% lower in the full year of 2023 as compared to the full year of 2022.
    • TiO2 production volumes were 15% higher in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 but 19% lower in the full year of 2023 compared to the full year of 2022.

    NL REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

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    Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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    Dallas, Texas, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today reported net income attributable to NL stockholders of $7.6 million, or $.16 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to a net loss attributable to NL stockholders of $6.1 million, or $.13 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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    • Dallas, Texas, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NL) today reported net income attributable to NL stockholders of $7.6 million, or $.16 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to a net loss attributable to NL stockholders of $6.1 million, or $.13 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022.
    • NL’s results include an unrealized gain of $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 related to the change in value of marketable equity securities compared to a $3.8 million unrealized loss in the fourth quarter of 2022.
    • Income from operations attributable to CompX was $7.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $5.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $25.4 million for each of the full years of 2022 and 2023.
    • Kronos’ net sales of $400.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 were $57.7 million, or 17%, higher than in the fourth quarter of 2022.