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Sandfire Resources America Inc. Announces Win at the Montana Supreme Court with Complete Reinstatement of the Mine Operating Permit

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Montana Supreme Court granted the Company’s request for summary judgement allowing Black Butte Copper to move forward with construction of its highly engineered, underground copper mine.

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The Montana Supreme Court granted the Company’s request for summary judgement allowing Black Butte Copper to move forward with construction of its highly engineered, underground copper mine.
Additional intervenors in the suit supporting the MT DEQ and Tintina, include Meagher County, Broadwater County, and the Montana Department of Justice.
Lincoln Greenidge, CEO of Sandfire America shared, “Today’s victory in the Montana Supreme Court is a validation of the thoughtful and deliberate efforts of the Sandfire America team to design a world-class, environmentally safe mining project from the beginning.
The fact is, ours is the most reviewed and examined proposed project in the history of Montana mining.

Hagens Berman: Lawsuit Accuses Oregon Port, Commercial Farms and Animal Feeding Operation of Contaminating Groundwater, Putting Tens of Thousands of Oregonians at Risk

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Between Nov. 1, 2023, and Jan. 11, 2024, alone, the Port violated its permit at least 395 times, the lawsuit states.

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Between Nov. 1, 2023, and Jan. 11, 2024, alone, the Port violated its permit at least 395 times, the lawsuit states.
Attorneys say the Port of Morrow, commercial farms, and CAFOs have allegedly contributed to “soaring” levels of nitrates in local groundwater.
“The Port and these commercial farms have placed us and hundreds of other families in an impossible position.
The lawsuit states that in 1990, the Oregon DEQ declared the Lower Umatilla Basin a groundwater management area (GMA).

GAN Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Friday, December 22, 2023

GAN Limited (NASDAQ: GAN) (the “Company” or “GAN”), a leading North American B2B technology provider of real money internet gaming solutions and a leading International B2C operator of Internet sports betting, today announced changes to its Board of Directors and accompanying committees.

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GAN Limited (NASDAQ: GAN) (the “Company” or “GAN”), a leading North American B2B technology provider of real money internet gaming solutions and a leading International B2C operator of Internet sports betting, today announced changes to its Board of Directors and accompanying committees.
The Company also announced the appointment of Mr. David D. Ross to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Michael Smurfit has also informed the Company of his intention to step down from his role on the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2023.
“On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I’d also like to thank Michael Smurfit for his commitment and leadership throughout his time on the Board.

Frontier Carbon Solutions Secures First Class VI UIC Permits in Wyoming; Establishes Company as Leading Carbon Storage Hub in the Mountain West

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Monday, December 18, 2023

This key milestone for Frontier's first carbon storage hub in southwest Wyoming, the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (the "Sweetwater Hub"), represents the first Class VI permits issued by the State and nearly 20% of the Class VI permits issued nationally.

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This key milestone for Frontier's first carbon storage hub in southwest Wyoming, the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (the "Sweetwater Hub"), represents the first Class VI permits issued by the State and nearly 20% of the Class VI permits issued nationally.
At full scale, Frontier expects that the Sweetwater Hub will provide safe, permanent geologic sequestration of CO2 for emitters across the Mountain West.
Frontier plans to complete construction of the three Class VI wells in 2024, with permanent sequestration of CO2 commencing shortly thereafter.
Additionally, the Company is preparing six additional Class VI UIC permits to file with the Wyoming DEQ in early 2024.

Strategic Biofuels Receives Air Permit Approval to Advance its Louisiana Green Fuels Project

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Strategic Biofuels , the leader in developing negative carbon footprint biofuels plants, announced today that its Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) project has been issued an Air Permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

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Strategic Biofuels , the leader in developing negative carbon footprint biofuels plants, announced today that its Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) project has been issued an Air Permit from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
“Securing the Air Permit for the integrated facility is a significant development for our project,” said Paul Oesterreich, Senior Vice President of Project Development, Strategic Biofuels.
“The permit application for our facility is the first of its kind in Louisiana to be reviewed by the DEQ.
We are proud to have had the opportunity to work with Strategic Biofuels and DEQ on clearing an essential regulatory hurdle.

Reflex Advanced Materials Receives Authorization to Proceed for Drill Program on Ruby Graphite Project in Montana, USA

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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With the receipt of the authorization, the Company can now advance its exploration efforts and execute its initial drill program to begin to assess the economic viability of the Ruby Graphite project.

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With the receipt of the authorization, the Company can now advance its exploration efforts and execute its initial drill program to begin to assess the economic viability of the Ruby Graphite project.
The drill program, scheduled to commence in the coming days, will be 3500m total and is aimed at defining potential graphitic mineralization, determining the project's geological characteristics, and enhancing the overall understanding of the Ruby Graphite project.
Paul Gorman, CEO of Reflex Advanced Materials Corp, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the receipt of the drill permits, stating, "We are thrilled to have received the necessary approvals from the Bureau of Land Management and Department of Environmental Quality to proceed with our summer 2023 drill program on the Ruby Graphite project.
For more information on Reflex Advanced Materials Corp and its mineral projects, please visit the Company’s website at www.reflexmaterials.com .

Duke First Amendment Clinic Assists Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League with Request to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in September-2022

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Monday, June 5, 2023

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DURHAM, N.C., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an almost nine-month wait, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) finally provided public records requested by Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League in September 2022. The records requested were regarding the agency's efforts to communicate with the public on the health advisories issued in June 2022 for four PFAS—GenX, PFOA, PFOS, and PFBS. This is not the first time DEQ has taken an unreasonable amount of time to respond to public records requests. For example, BREDL finally received records in April of this year—after almost 11 months.

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DURHAM, N.C., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an almost nine-month wait, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) finally provided public records requested by Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League in September 2022.
This is not the first time DEQ has taken an unreasonable amount of time to respond to public records requests.
Therese Vick, who requested the documents on behalf of BREDL said: "We are very appreciative for the Duke First Amendment Clinic's assistance with our public records request.
The First Amendment Clinic "was delighted to help BREDL with its document requests," said Clinic Director Sarah Ludington.

NorthWestern Energy will appeal district court order vacating air quality permit for Yellowstone County Generating Station

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Although the District Court found two limited issues with the Montana DEQ's analysis, the court unfortunately took the extreme step to vacate the air permit.

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Although the District Court found two limited issues with the Montana DEQ's analysis, the court unfortunately took the extreme step to vacate the air permit.
NorthWestern Energy will fulfil its commitment to safe and reliable energy service for our Montana customers by seeking an immediate stay and will appeal the decision.
All NorthWestern Energy projects, including the Yellowstone County Generating Station, are designed to meet the best interests of our customers and the communities we serve.
NorthWestern Energy relies on the energy market more than any of our peer energy companies in the region.

Longroad Energy's 108 MWdc Foxhound Solar Project to be Acquired by Dominion Energy

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

BOSTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longroad Energy, a U.S. based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced today the sale of its 108 MWdc (83 MWac) Foxhound Solar project to Dominion Energy.

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BOSTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longroad Energy, a U.S. based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced today the sale of its 108 MWdc (83 MWac) Foxhound Solar project to Dominion Energy.
The project has been in development for six years and will produce enough clean energy to power more than 17,000 homes.
Financial close of the Foxhound acquisition is expected upon mechanical completion of the project which is anticipated for January 2024.
"Foxhound marks Longroad's first solar project in Virginia and our first greenfield development project in PJM," said Paul Gaynor, CEO of Longroad Energy.

Sustainability in Healthcare Program Developed by North American Partners in Anesthesia Anesthesiologist Varun Dixit, MD, Wins Virginia Governor's Environmental Excellence Gold Award for Henrico Doctors' Hospital

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Gold awardee Henrico Doctors' Hospital has enthusiastically embraced Dr. Dixit's Sustainability in Healthcare initiatives.

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Gold awardee Henrico Doctors' Hospital has enthusiastically embraced Dr. Dixit's Sustainability in Healthcare initiatives.
In 2018, he launched a pilot recycling program with a robust environmental education program for his NAPA anesthesia colleagues and hospital medical staff and administrators.
Dr. Ascari added, "NAPA is grateful to the Virginia DEQ and DCR for honoring our partner, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, with the Virginia Governor's Environmental Excellence Award Gold Medal Award.
We hope that in recognizing Dr. Dixit's program, this award will inspire other healthcare organizations to institute programs like recycling and low flow anesthesia that promote environmental sustainability."