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Winner in AI Solutions for Climate Change Competition Announced at COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei has teamed up with multiple UN agencies in helping unlock the potential of AI in bolstering collective response to climate change at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), hosted by the UAE.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei has teamed up with multiple UN agencies in helping unlock the potential of AI in bolstering collective response to climate change at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), hosted by the UAE.
  • "This means we need to act fast to reconcile between fast-growing demand for data with expectations for green networks," Guo said.
  • The technology has been implemented in more than 40 countries, helping reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 700,000 tons per year, Guo said.
  • The initiative is aimed at illuminating on the ways in which digital technologies can help achieve a more sustainable future and optimize resource efficiency through joint action.

Winner in AI Solutions for Climate Change Competition Announced at COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei has teamed up with multiple UN agencies in helping unlock the potential of AI in bolstering collective response to climate change at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), hosted by the UAE.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei has teamed up with multiple UN agencies in helping unlock the potential of AI in bolstering collective response to climate change at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), hosted by the UAE.
  • "This means we need to act fast to reconcile between fast-growing demand for data with expectations for green networks," Guo said.
  • The technology has been implemented in more than 40 countries, helping reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 700,000 tons per year, Guo said.
  • The initiative is aimed at illuminating on the ways in which digital technologies can help achieve a more sustainable future and optimize resource efficiency through joint action.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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  • VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
  • Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
  • In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
  • Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
  • In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

Cameco Announces Third Quarter Results; Tier-One Transition Continues to Drive Gross Profit Improvement; Amplified Security of Supply Concerns Benefit Full-Year Revenue Outlook; Decade-High Industry Contracting Volume Achieved; Dividend Declared

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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In the short term, supply chain issues and inflation risks are causing production challenges for current operators.

Key Points: 
  • In the short term, supply chain issues and inflation risks are causing production challenges for current operators.
  • Compared to previous price cycles, the market does not have the inventory or secondary supplies to absorb market shocks.
  • This conference of government and industry leaders met with the intention of building leadership and cooperation in nuclear energy.
  • The transition to a clean and secure energy world is our imperative and I look forward to helping this transition with Cameco,” said Dominic Kieran.

TAE Technologies applauds California's landmark fusion energy bill

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Home to innovators and fusion pioneer TAE Technologies, the bill's signing makes California the first U.S. state to enshrine in law the fundamental distinction between fusion energy and traditional nuclear fission.

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  • Home to innovators and fusion pioneer TAE Technologies, the bill's signing makes California the first U.S. state to enshrine in law the fundamental distinction between fusion energy and traditional nuclear fission.
  • Fusion energy development presents an opportunity to further promote California's workforce development within the renewable energy sector," the legislation states .
  • As the nation's first private company to pursue the commercialization of fusion energy, Southern California-based TAE Technologies applauds this legislation's passage (with unanimous support in both chambers), not only for its recognition of fusion energy's potential contributions to providing clean energy, but for recognizing that this groundbreaking industry requires bespoke regulation.
  • Assembly Bill 1172 requires the California Energy Commission to identify all needed regulatory and policy actions to incorporate fusion into the state's energy system.

TAE Technologies applauds California's landmark fusion energy bill

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Home to innovators and fusion pioneer TAE Technologies, the bill's signing makes California the first U.S. state to enshrine in law the fundamental distinction between fusion energy and traditional nuclear fission.

Key Points: 
  • Home to innovators and fusion pioneer TAE Technologies, the bill's signing makes California the first U.S. state to enshrine in law the fundamental distinction between fusion energy and traditional nuclear fission.
  • Fusion energy development presents an opportunity to further promote California's workforce development within the renewable energy sector," the legislation states .
  • As the nation's first private company to pursue the commercialization of fusion energy, Southern California-based TAE Technologies applauds this legislation's passage (with unanimous support in both chambers), not only for its recognition of fusion energy's potential contributions to providing clean energy, but for recognizing that this groundbreaking industry requires bespoke regulation.
  • Assembly Bill 1172 requires the California Energy Commission to identify all needed regulatory and policy actions to incorporate fusion into the state's energy system.

Kangankunde Rare Earths Concentrate Sale and Purchase Contract Signed with American Trading House

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The Contract provides for the supply and sale of 45,000 tonnes of rare earths concentrate from the Stage 1 development of the Kangankunde Rare Earth Project in Malawi.

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  • The Contract provides for the supply and sale of 45,000 tonnes of rare earths concentrate from the Stage 1 development of the Kangankunde Rare Earth Project in Malawi.
  • Gerald Metals SARL is part of the Gerald Group, the world's largest independent, employee-owned metal trading house, and one of the world's leading global commodity trading companies.
  • "This maiden Sale and Purchase Contract for rare earths concentrate provides one of the key enablers to advance Lindian to producer status by end-2024.
  • A summary of the mineral resource estimate for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project is shown in the table below.

Centre for Ion Beam Applications at NUS designated as IAEA's first Collaborating Centre in Singapore

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centre for Ion Beam Applications (CIBA), a multidisciplinary research centre at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has recently been designated as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Centre for Research and Development of Accelerator Science and Multidisciplinary Applications. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by both parties on 13 September 2023 to formalise the four-year collaboration.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centre for Ion Beam Applications (CIBA), a multidisciplinary research centre at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has recently been designated as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Centre for Research and Development of Accelerator Science and Multidisciplinary Applications.
  • "The designation of NUS CIBA as an IAEA Collaborating Centre is a testament to our researchers' quality innovations and expertise.
  • The IAEA Collaborating Centre will leverage CIBA's phenomenal research facilities to build capacity and transfer knowledge in Singapore, in Asia and beyond."
  • The Collaborating Centre will focus on four thematic areas:
    The Collaborating Centre will be developing ways to use ion beams to identify the elemental composition and structure of materials.

RAMPART IC Announces the Addition of Rob Williamson to Its Board of Managers

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Saturday, September 2, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RAMPART IC has named Rob Williamson to its Board of Managers. Rob has spent the last 25 years in the medical devices industry, with companies such as Medtronic, Covidien, ev3, FoxHollow, and Bard. Most recently Rob served as the vice president of sales for Shockwave Medical where he built a sales team of more than 300 field reps and achieved more than $500M in revenue. Rob brings a wealth of start-up, commercial, and board experience to Rampart IC.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RAMPART IC has named Rob Williamson to its Board of Managers.
  • "The Rampart team is excited and honored to have Rob join our Board of Managers and leadership team," said Rampart President and CEO Tom Livingston.
  • "The Rampart team is excited and honored to have Rob join our Board of Managers and leadership team," said Rampart President and CEO Tom Livingston.
  • "The Rampart team is excited and honored to have Rob join our Board of Managers and leadership team," said Rampart President and CEO Tom Livingston.