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Minister Wilkinson Announces Over $344 Million for Canadian Critical Minerals Development

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – $79.2 million to enhance the quality and availability of data and digital technologies to support geoscience and mapping that will accelerate the efficient and effective development of Canadian critical minerals value chains, including by identifying critical minerals reserves and developing pathways for sustainable mineral development.

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  • Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – $79.2 million to enhance the quality and availability of data and digital technologies to support geoscience and mapping that will accelerate the efficient and effective development of Canadian critical minerals value chains, including by identifying critical minerals reserves and developing pathways for sustainable mineral development.
  • Global Partnerships Program – $70 million to strengthen Canada's global leadership role in enhancing critical minerals supply chain resiliency through international collaborations related to critical minerals.
  • Renewal of the Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence (CMCE) – $10.6 million so the CMCE can continue the ongoing development and implementation of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy.
  • This work will build on recent success in the Canadian critical minerals space, including major investments in the Canadian electric vehicle (EV) industry.

Canadian Mining Sector Opens the Market

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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TORONTO, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - In celebration of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2023 Convention, representatives from the Canadian mining sector joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to open the market.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - In celebration of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2023 Convention, representatives from the Canadian mining sector joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to open the market.
  • Since its inception in 1932, the PDAC Convention has grown to be the world's premier mineral exploration and mining event.
  • As the leading voice of Canada's mineral exploration and development community, PDAC's mission is to promote a globally responsible, vibrant and sustainable mineral industry.
  • To seek out the latest investment opportunities and the mineral industry's most cutting-edge programming, register online or on site at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).

VALE ADVANCES CIRCULAR MINING IN ONTARIO WITH MIRARCO

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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The Government of Ontario will also contribute C$750,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. to support this industrial research chair program.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Ontario will also contribute C$750,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. to support this industrial research chair program.
  • "By partnering with Vale and Laurentian University, we are committing to Made in Ontario solutions that will reduce mine waste and enhance value for materials already involved in the mining process."
  • MIRARCO Mining Innovation is in its 25th year and has been a leader in the development of innovative solutions in response to the needs of the mining industry.
  • Located in Sudbury, Ontario, MIRARCO works collaboratively with industry, private sector, government, academia, and community stakeholders, building fit for purpose teams to effectively deploy knowledge, technology, and sustainable practices across the mining life cycle.

VALE PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO TO ACCELERATE SUSTAINABLE MINING SOLUTIONS

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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TORONTO, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Vale Energy Transition Metals, a leading global supplier of nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals, announced today it is teaming up with the University of Toronto in a first-of-its-kind partnership to power sustainable mining solutions and foster Canadian skills and talent.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Vale Energy Transition Metals, a leading global supplier of nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals, announced today it is teaming up with the University of Toronto in a first-of-its-kind partnership to power sustainable mining solutions and foster Canadian skills and talent.
  • Building on Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy launched last year, Vale will contribute an initial C$1.6 million over three years to the University, with a focus on decarbonization and the energy transition economy.
  • "This multiyear, strategic partnership is an important catalyst to accelerate and expand our portfolio of decarbonization efforts and circular mining knowledge," said Deshnee Naidoo, Executive Vice President of Vale Energy Transition Metals.
  • An initial project will focus on improving commercial recovery of low-grade nickel-containing ultramafic ores, including around Thompson, Manitoba where Vale has significant operations.

Discount Print USA, Inc. (OTC: DPUI) Announces Initial Entry Into $50+ Billion US Convention Industry Market

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discount Print USA, Inc. (OTC: DPUI),  is a commercial printing management company, that provides low priced printing services to businesses and individuals, offering online, demand, digital, and offset printing services. It markets brochures/flyers, business cards, calendars, door hangers, envelopes, foam and gator boards, PVC board signs, presentation folders, tradeshow booth displays, large format printing products, and modular and outdoor displays, today announced that over the last 5 months, it has established a new printing division 'Convention Printing of America.'

Key Points: 
  • The main corporate office for Convention Printing of America is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the most important US city in the convention industry.
  • Over the last 5 months we have made excellent progress by opening 11 new regional/local offices in other major convention cities throughout America
    The 11 new cities that that have opened offices for Convention Printing of America are: 1.
  • Ron Miller the president of Discount Print of America Inc. (DPUI) said: "We are very excited about our new division which will focus on supplying exhibitors with top quality print products for their upcoming convention.
  • We plan to be a major supplier of printing materials to exhibitors who attend trade shows in America from all over the world."

Canada and the United Kingdom Sign Critical Minerals Supply Chain Dialogue to Strengthen Collaboration

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, and Nusrat Ghani, United Kingdom Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, announced a Canada–United Kingdom (U.K.) collaboration through a Critical Minerals Supply Chain Dialogue.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, and Nusrat Ghani, United Kingdom Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, announced a Canada–United Kingdom (U.K.) collaboration through a Critical Minerals Supply Chain Dialogue.
  • As close allies, Canada and the U.K. have strong historical ties of collaboration and already actively pursue international partnership projects on critical minerals.
  • engagement and cooperation on critical minerals, prioritize critical mineral security of supply and joint economic prosperity, and attain high environmental, social and governance standards (ESG) and innovation throughout the value chain.
  • With a dash for minerals to meet national business needs, it is essential we work to build more resilient supply chains for critical minerals.

transcosmos launches Web Accessibility Diagnostics & Renovation Service, a service which solves all challenges in enhancing corporate website accessibility

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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TOKYO, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company has rolled out a web accessibility diagnostics & renovation service that ranges from performing a current status survey, defining the scope of renovation projects, developing necessary documents, to revamping the current websites to make all clients' site visitors enjoy a more pleasant user experience.

Key Points: 
  • To help businesses overcome such challenges, transcosmos will offer its website accessibility diagnostics & renovation service, which covers two phases – diagnostics and development & operations.
  • In the diagnostics phase, transcosmos will perform a current status survey on the client's website, define the scope of the website renovation project, and create documents such as a guideline for website development.
  • In the development & operations phase, transcosmos will not only renovate and evaluate the upgraded website, but also maintain enhanced web accessibility.
  • With this website accessibility & renovation service, transcosmos will assist clients in solving their challenges from all aspects.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance celebrates its partners in conservation, global collaborations on international World Wildlife Day

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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SDZWA is celebrating two years of adding "Wildlife Alliance" to its title, emphasizing the importance of its conservation partnerships.

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  • SDZWA is celebrating two years of adding "Wildlife Alliance" to its title, emphasizing the importance of its conservation partnerships.
  • "San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance partnerships are a living and growing representation of what CITES stands for, and those involved with its inception hoped to achieve," Baribault said.
  • "From the savannas of Kenya to the Amazonian forests to classrooms in Hawai'i, our network of global conservation partners makes our collective work possible."
  • Our partnership with Kenya Wildlife Service and Northern Rangelands Trust is a collaboration to integrate conservation science, wildlife health and wildlife care into conservation management.

NACD Opens Call for Nominations for 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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"For more than 20 years, NACD has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the boardroom by supporting real and actionable change in the boardroom," said NACD president and CEO Peter Gleason.

Key Points: 
  • "For more than 20 years, NACD has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the boardroom by supporting real and actionable change in the boardroom," said NACD president and CEO Peter Gleason.
  • For more information on how to apply, visit the NACD DE&I Awards Nomination guidelines .
  • Winners will be announced at the NACD DE&I Awards Gala, during the 2023 NACD Summit, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
  • Please note that ineligible companies include governmental organizations, non-US entities, and previous winners from the past five (5) years of the NACD DE&I Awards (2018-2022).

Mela Water to Debut at Natural Products Expo West as One of the Industry's "Hot Products" to Watch

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mela Water, a line of bold, crisp and naturally sweet watermelon water, is set to make a splashy debut at Natural Products Expo West in its backyard of Southern California, March 8-10th.

Key Points: 
  • The Mela Water team will be hydrating showgoers in North Hall Level 100: Hot Products, Booth #N1107.
  • Mela Water's Expo West debut comes as Mela signs on with UNFI and Rainforest Distribution to increase its footprint across the U.S., tapping into the powerhouse distributors' 30,000- and 3,000-strong retail networks, respectively.
  • "This is the year Mela takes the industry by storm, from the halls of Expo West to retail shelves across the country," said Dominic Purpura, CEO and founder of Mela Water.
  • To learn more and shop for Mela Water, visit https://melawater.com/ and follow along on Instagram ( @mela ) and TikTok ( @melawater ).