CSA

Vedanta Aluminium recognised as the world's most sustainable aluminium producer by S&P Global CSA

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
CSA, Carbon footprint, Environment, Biodiversity, Social, Vedanta Resources, ESG, Vedanta Limited, Carbon, Future, Renewable energy

NEW DELHI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vedanta Aluminium, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has secured the top rank in the esteemed S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2023 rankings for the aluminium industry, confirming its position as the world's most sustainable aluminium producer by outperforming global peers on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

Key Points: 
  • The S&P Global CSA is the premier external sustainability assessment that encompasses an annual evaluation of over 10,000 global companies' sustainability practices.
  • Vedanta Aluminium scored high on the assessed criteria, especially on biodiversity, occupational health & safety, social impact, human rights, talent planning and water management practices.
  • Vedanta Aluminium has committed to achieve Net Zero by 2050, adopting a two-fold strategy of reducing and offsetting its carbon footprint.
  • Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India's largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India's aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23.

SEALSQ Announces an Initiative Focused on Semiconductor Personalization Centers, SEALCOINS Incentivization, and Advanced IoT Integration Aiming to Mitigate Global Dependency on Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fortify Microchip Deployment Ca

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
CSA, Semiconductor, Quasar, Technology transfer, Connectivity Standards Alliance, Common Criteria, NIST, AI, Security, Risk, Quantum, Criterion, Health, Post-quantum cryptography, PKI, Internet of things, PPP, Cryptocurrency

The initiative encompasses the development of Semiconductor Personalization Centers through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and the introduction of SEALCoins to support this advanced venture.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative encompasses the development of Semiconductor Personalization Centers through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and the introduction of SEALCoins to support this advanced venture.
  • Our initiative empowers countries to establish local semiconductor personalization centers, ensuring uninterrupted access to these critical components."
  • SEALSQ is allocating 100 million SEALCoins to each Semiconductor Personalization Center.
  • This groundbreaking initiative aims to mitigate global dependency on semiconductor manufacturing and fortify microchip deployment capabilities.

PREMIER DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS INC. Reports on Delay in Filing of Annual Filings

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
CSA, Bank statement, BCSC, Health, CFO, Annual, PDH, Acquisition, National instrument

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Diversified Holdings Inc. ("PDH" or the "Company") (TSXV: PDH) is announcing that it has completed the filing of an application seeking a management cease trade order (the “MCTO”) under National Policy 12-203, from the British Columbia Securities Commission (“BCSC”).

Key Points: 
  • The delay in filing the Annual Filings is largely related to the impending and previously announced acquisition, by way of reverse takeover, of AJA Health and Wellness Inc. (the “Target”) by the Issuer (the “RTO Transaction”) and the special procedure audit required as part of the financial disclosure.
  • However, trading of the shares of the Issuer is currently halted as a result of the RTO transaction.
  • The MCTO will be in effect until the Annuals Filings are filed.
  • Until the Annual Filings are filed, the Company intends to satisfy the provisions of the Alternative Information Guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trade Orders.

FlooidCX Corporation (OTC: FLCX) Announces License Agreements and New Solar Products

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Technology, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Batteries, Green Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Alternative Energy, Environment, Energy, Sustainability, Photon, DAS, CSA, Solar System, Technology transfer, Nail, IEC, Glass, Life, Feedback, Laboratory, UL (safety organization), Quantum, OTC, WyoTech, Safety, Automation, Alternator, Renewable energy

All technology licenses are being granted from WYOTech Investments Group, LLC, (“WYOTech”), Danzik Applied Sciences, LLC, (“DAS”) and Inductance Energy Corporation (“IEC”), for $1.00 (One dollar).

Key Points: 
  • All technology licenses are being granted from WYOTech Investments Group, LLC, (“WYOTech”), Danzik Applied Sciences, LLC, (“DAS”) and Inductance Energy Corporation (“IEC”), for $1.00 (One dollar).
  • The license agreements do not change royalty terms for WYOTech, on magnetic related technologies, or earnings for IEC in regards to Photon Engines for energy production.
  • The entirety of the solar system, which is a part of a Quantum Direct Energy System, is fully rebuildable and recyclable.
  • I am particularly excited about the Company’s new exterior energy products in the form of the first 100% recyclable solar system.

Metals Acquisition Limited Provides Operational Update

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, CSA, ASX, TSF, Copper, File, MAC, Australian Securities Exchange, Uranium mining

The average received copper price before hedge settlements was up marginally quarter on quarter to US$3.85/lb compared to $3.81/lb in the prior period.

Key Points: 
  • The average received copper price before hedge settlements was up marginally quarter on quarter to US$3.85/lb compared to $3.81/lb in the prior period.
  • As seen in Figure 4, C1 cash costs increased marginally quarter on quarter.
  • Figure 5 provides an illustration of the improvements in productivity at the mine with a reduction in tonnes milled per employee given the increase in milled grade.
  • Figure 6 illustrates the improvement in the mining unit rate since MAC took ownership of the mine.

Professional Soccer Referees Vote to Authorize Strike

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Soccer, Labor, Sports, CSA, Major League Soccer, Frustration, Collective agreement, PSRA, Travel, Collective bargaining, USSF, PRO, Exercise, News, Football, NWSL, Growth

Members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) are bargaining for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with their employer, the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), which has thus far refused to appropriately recognize the immense contributions of officials to Major League Soccer (MLS) and the sport in general.

Key Points: 
  • Members of the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) are bargaining for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with their employer, the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), which has thus far refused to appropriately recognize the immense contributions of officials to Major League Soccer (MLS) and the sport in general.
  • In a resounding display of solidarity, PSRA members voted to authorize their union to call a strike if necessary, with 100 percent of participating officials voting ‘yes’ to authorize a strike based on alleged unfair labor practices by certain PRO managers – a move that could have implications for the upcoming MLS season.
  • PSRA comprises approximately 250 members, who are employed by PRO, the organization responsible for servicing MLS and other professional soccer leagues in the United States.
  • This agreement expired on January 15, 2024, and was extended, by Member vote, to January 31, 2024.

Organic Vegetable Farm Launches Donation Subscriptions with Non-Profit Partners to Increase Impact for those Living with Food Insecurity

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
CSA, Family, Fruit, Farmer, Food, Multimedia, Partnership, Michelin, Honey, Restaurant, Food industry

WOODSBORO, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Moon Valley Farm donated over 6500 pounds of produce from its organic vegetable operation so far in 2023 and launched a donation subscription program in partnership with 3 regional non-profits, positioning itself to radically increase the amount of food donated in 2024. The new donation program offers anyone the opportunity to purchase a box every month for a family in need for just $1/day, or $30/month. Moon Valley partnered with LindaBen Foundation, Enoch Pratt Free Fridge Program and the Frederick Food Security Network to get those boxes directly in the kitchens of families in need.

Key Points: 
  • The new donation program offers anyone the opportunity to purchase a box every month for a family in need for just $1/day, or $30/month.
  • Moon Valley partnered with LindaBen Foundation, Enoch Pratt Free Fridge Program and the Frederick Food Security Network to get those boxes directly in the kitchens of families in need.
  • Since 2012, Moon Valley Farm has grown produce for its CSA program, where individuals and families subscribe to a box of seasonal produce.
  • Moon Valley Farm is a certified organic, 100% woman-owned year-round vegetable farm that partners with dozens of other farmers in the region to increase their offerings to include eggs, mushrooms, sourdough bread, fruit, fermented goods, honey and more.

LyondellBasell Launches Petrothene T3XL7420: A Revolutionary Polymer Compound for Optimized Manufacturing

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
CSA, SAE, CSA Group, International Organization (journal), Chemical industry, Kinetics, SAE International, LyondellBasell, International Organization for Standardization, UL, ISO, UL (safety organization), LYB

HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, is proud to announce the release of a cross-linkable, all-in-one flame-retardant compound, Petrothene T3XL7420, which is expected to deliver considerable cost savings while streamlining manufacturing processes.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry, is proud to announce the release of a cross-linkable, all-in-one flame-retardant compound, Petrothene T3XL7420, which is expected to deliver considerable cost savings while streamlining manufacturing processes.
  • This new product offering also improves the quality of end products for wire producers in the automotive and appliance industries.
  • Based on customer demand and industry need, LyondellBasell designed this innovative compound to address the need to optimize production line speeds and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
  • Petrothene T3XL7420 has undergone rigorous testing and certification processes to ensure its quality and reliability.

Canadian securities regulators seek feedback on rules for public investment funds holding crypto assets

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Crypto, Risk, CSA, Comment, Investment, Alberta Securities Commission, National instrument, Chair, Cryptocurrency

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment a set of proposed regulatory requirements for public investment funds that seek to invest in crypto assets.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment a set of proposed regulatory requirements for public investment funds that seek to invest in crypto assets.
  • The proposed amendments tailor requirements for public investment funds investing in crypto assets to better protect investors and reduce risk.
  • The proposed amendments are the second phase of a project to implement a Canadian regulatory framework for public investment funds holding crypto assets.
  • The CSA reminds Canadians that investing in crypto assets, even through public investment funds, is higher risk and may not be suitable for most retail investors.

ESMA and NCAs to coordinate supervisory activities on MiFID II pre-trade controls

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
Steps, CSA, Calibration, National, Implementation, CDR, Single Supervisory Mechanism, ESMA, RTS, Property management

ESMA and NCAs to coordinate supervisory activities on MiFID II pre-trade controls

Key Points: 
  • ESMA and NCAs to coordinate supervisory activities on MiFID II pre-trade controls
    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) with National Competent Authorities (NCAs), with the objective of assessing the implementation of pre-trade controls (PTCs) by EU investment firms using algorithmic trading techniques.
  • PTCs are used by investment firms to carry out checks at order entry to limit and prevent sending erroneous orders for execution to trading venues.
  • Following the May 2022 flash crash, ESMA and NCAs have focussed their attention on the implementation of PTCs in the EU, gathering evidence through questionnaires submitted to a sample of EU investment firms.
  • As a follow up, ESMA and NCAs have decided to launch a CSA with the goal of gathering further and more detailed insights on how firms are using PTCs across the EU.