North American Free Trade Agreement

Former Mexican Government Official Dr. Jose Alberro Joins FTI Consulting’s Economic Consulting Segment

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Jose Alberro as a Senior Managing Director in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice within the firm’s Economic Consulting segment.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Dr. Jose Alberro as a Senior Managing Director in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice within the firm’s Economic Consulting segment.
  • Dr. Alberro, who is based in Washington, D.C., joins FTI Consulting with more than 40 years of experience focusing on applied economic and financial modeling in numerous industries.
  • In his role at FTI Consulting, Dr. Alberro will provide clients with expert testimony and expert analyses in international arbitrations and litigations.
  • I look forward to working with my new colleagues as we develop and implement solutions to solve our clients’ challenges.”

Silver Bull Secures US$9.5M Litigation Funding to Pursue Damages Claim Against the Mexican Government

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Litigation Funding Agreement (“LFA”) signed with Bench Walk Advisors LLC (“Bench Walk”) to pursue international arbitration claims against Mexico for breaches of its obligations under NAFTA.

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  • Litigation Funding Agreement (“LFA”) signed with Bench Walk Advisors LLC (“Bench Walk”) to pursue international arbitration claims against Mexico for breaches of its obligations under NAFTA.
  • “The substantial litigation funding secured under the LFA is a testament to the strength of Silver Bull’s claims.
  • The US$9.5 million funding facility is non-dilutive to Silver Bull shareholders and will cover the full legal budget of the claim, expert, and ancillary costs, as well as Silver Bull’s operating expenses.
  • Silver Bull held a meeting with Mexican government officials in Mexico City on May 30, 2023, in an attempt to explore amicable settlement options and avoid arbitration.

Defining Friendshoring - Navigating a More Restrictive Trade Environment

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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“Although the term is new and seemingly rising in popularity, the policy objectives behind friendshoring are not clear,” stated Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at The Conference Board of Canada.

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  • “Although the term is new and seemingly rising in popularity, the policy objectives behind friendshoring are not clear,” stated Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at The Conference Board of Canada.
  • These include tariffs and trade restrictions and renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
  • To implement friendshoring, Canadian policy-makers need to identify critical traded goods vital to Canada's national interest and evaluate the economic impact of friendshoring policies, such as we do for free trade agreements.
  • Policy-makers should adopt a balanced approach, utilizing both incentives to promote friendly trade relationships and cautious consideration of trade restrictions when necessary.

Silver Bull Announces Filing of Request for Arbitration with International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The Arbitration arises from Mexico’s unlawful expropriation and other unlawful treatment of Silver Bull and its investments resulting from the illegal blockade of Silver Bull’s Sierra Mojada project.

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  • The Arbitration arises from Mexico’s unlawful expropriation and other unlawful treatment of Silver Bull and its investments resulting from the illegal blockade of Silver Bull’s Sierra Mojada project.
  • The arbitration has been initiated under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States process, which falls under the auspices of the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), to which Mexico is a signatory.
  • Silver Bull held a meeting with Mexican government officials in Mexico City on May 30, 2023, in an attempt to explore amicable settlement options and avoid arbitration.
  • Any forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide Silver Bull security holders and potential investors with information regarding Silver Bull, including management's assessment of Silver Bull’s future plans and financial outlook.

Silver Bull Provides Update on Legacy NAFTA Claim Against Mexico and Management Changes

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: SVBL, TSX: SVB) (“Silver Bull” or the “Company”) is providing an update regarding its legacy North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) claim against Mexico.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: SVBL, TSX: SVB) (“Silver Bull” or the “Company”) is providing an update regarding its legacy North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) claim against Mexico.
  • Silver Bull has been unable to access the project since the illegal blockade commenced in September 2019.
  • Silver Bull will be seeking to recover no less than US$178 million in damages that it has suffered as a result of Mexico’s breach of its NAFTA obligations.
  • These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about Silver Bull’s and Arras’s exploration projects, the industry in which Silver Bull operates and the beliefs and assumptions of Silver Bull’s management.

Silver Bull Announces Commencement of Legacy NAFTA Claim Against Mexico

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Silver Bull has been unable to access the project since the illegal blockade commenced in September 2019.

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  • Silver Bull has been unable to access the project since the illegal blockade commenced in September 2019.
  • Despite numerous demands and requests for action by the company, Mexican governmental agencies have allowed this unlawful behaviour to continue and, as such, failed to protect Silver Bull’s investment.
  • Silver Bull will be seeking to recover no less than US$178 million in damages that it has suffered as a result of Mexico’s breach of its NAFTA obligations.
  • Any forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide Silver Bull security holders and potential investors with information regarding Silver Bull, including management's assessment of Silver Bull’s future plans and financial outlook.

ESG Shows Ways from Pollution to Solution to Recycled Plastic Companies: Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.

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  • Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.
  • Sustainable and affordable options for recycled products have gained ground, furthering the need for ESG frameworks globally.
  • The ubiquitous nature of plastic has put pressure on regulators and investors to find solutions for pollution across sectors, including retail, manufacturing, industrial, and electronics.
  • Industry leaders are expected to underpin their efforts to minimize GHG emissions, prevent plastic waste and provide recycled plastic products.

ESG Shows Ways from Pollution to Solution to Recycled Plastic Companies: Astra ESG Solutions

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.

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  • Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024.
  • Sustainable and affordable options for recycled products have gained ground, furthering the need for ESG frameworks globally.
  • The ubiquitous nature of plastic has put pressure on regulators and investors to find solutions for pollution across sectors, including retail, manufacturing, industrial, and electronics.
  • Industry leaders are expected to underpin their efforts to minimize GHG emissions, prevent plastic waste and provide recycled plastic products.

Graphex Technologies Enters into MOU with Reforme Group Pty Ltd To Develop Graphite Manufacturing Facilities in Australia For Mine-to-Battery Graphite Supply to the EV Industry

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Thursday, December 29, 2022
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Reforme was founded by the team that developed a world first in the sorting and beneficiating of iron ore has since become a leader in the industry.

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  • Reforme was founded by the team that developed a world first in the sorting and beneficiating of iron ore has since become a leader in the industry.
  • Graphex has over a decade of commercial experience producing 10,000 metric tons per annum of battery grade purified spherical graphite to the power battery market.
  • Graphex has that 'ability with agility' and the Reforme collaboration will give us a wider reach,” said John DeMaio, CEO of Graphex Technologies.
  • “We are proud to take this next step in globalizing our upstream and mid-stream footprint in collaboration with industry innovators like Reforme,” added DeMaio.

The Worldwide Aminophenol Industry is Projected to Reach $1.7 Billion by 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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The global aminophenol market is estimated to be worth USD 1.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1.7 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period.

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  • The global aminophenol market is estimated to be worth USD 1.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1.7 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period.
  • India is one of the major users of p-amino phenol and is the second-largest market for PAP products after China.
  • The market for aminophenol in the US is driven by industrial demand in end-use industries, such as pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics.
  • The US is expected to continue dominating the aminophenol market in North America between 2022 and 2027.