Mineral

Blender Bites Named a Winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), announced today that the 1-Step Frappé, Vanilla Bean-Bio™, and 1-Step Smoothie, Liquid Sunshine™, have been named as winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards in the Fabulous Frozen Finds category.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), announced today that the 1-Step Frappé, Vanilla Bean-Bio™, and 1-Step Smoothie, Liquid Sunshine™, have been named as winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Best Snack Awards in the Fabulous Frozen Finds category.
  • Select winners can be found in the July/August 2024 issue of Good Housekeeping.
  • Blender Bites' Liquid Sunshine™ offers a blend of peach, raspberry, and banana flavours, designed to provide a nutritional boost.
  • Similarly, the Vanilla Bean-Bio™ option from Blender Bites combines coffee, coconut, and vanilla bean flavours.

Discovery Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, March 29, 2024

TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) (“Discovery” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 (“Q4 2023” and “2023”, respectively).

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  • TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF) (“Discovery” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 (“Q4 2023” and “2023”, respectively).
  • Tony Makuch, CEO, commented: “Over the last year, our teams in Mexico and Canada have done an outstanding job advancing Cordero.
  • “The excellent work of our people culminated in the release of our Feasibility Study results a few weeks ago.
  • FEASIBILITY STUDY METALLURGICAL TEST PROGRAM:
    On October 26, 2023, positive results were released from the Feasibility Study metallurgical test program.

AM Resources Identifies 49 New Pegmatites on its Significant Land Package in the Austrian Pegmatite Belt

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Recently announced 1,500 km2 land package gives AM Resources control over a large area of the Austrian Pegmatite Belt (see press release dated March 21, 2024).

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  • Recently announced 1,500 km2 land package gives AM Resources control over a large area of the Austrian Pegmatite Belt (see press release dated March 21, 2024).
  • These pegmatites consolidate the Company’s strategic position in one of Austria’s most prospective lithium areas.
  • Located just 1 km southwest of the Frederick property, the Valerie property hosts 27 pegmatites over an area of 7.2 km2.
  • Mr. Lafleur is independent from the Company and has reviewed and approved the disclosure of the AM Resources geological information.

Hemp, Inc. Announces Significant Progress in Hemp Seed Meal Approval for Laying Hen Diets

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

LAS VEGAS, NV, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- In a recent development for the agricultural and hemp industries, Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP) is thrilled to announce that hemp seed meal is on the cusp of receiving approval for use in animal feed, starting with laying hen diets.

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  • LAS VEGAS, NV, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- In a recent development for the agricultural and hemp industries, Hemp, Inc. (OTC: HEMP) is thrilled to announce that hemp seed meal is on the cusp of receiving approval for use in animal feed, starting with laying hen diets.
  • Hemp seed meal is recognized for its rich content of vitamins, minerals, oils, and proteins, offering substantial benefits to laying hens.
  • Notably, hemp seeds are devoid of THC and CBD, components that have raised concerns in other hemp products due to potential contamination risks.
  • The Hemp Feed Coalition has ensured that any presence of these substances in hemp seed will be classified as contaminants, aligning with regulatory standards.

Alamos Gold Announces Friendly Acquisition of Argonaut Gold

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

TORONTO, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”) (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) and Argonaut Gold Inc. (“Argonaut”) (TSX:AR) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) whereby Alamos will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Argonaut pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”).

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  • TORONTO, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”) (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) and Argonaut Gold Inc. (“Argonaut”) (TSX:AR) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) whereby Alamos will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Argonaut pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”).
  • As part of the Transaction, Alamos will acquire Argonaut’s Magino mine, located adjacent to its Island Gold mine in Ontario, Canada.
  • Under the terms of the Agreement, each Argonaut common share outstanding will be exchanged for 0.0185 Alamos common shares and 1 share of SpinCo2 (the “Exchange Ratio”).
  • Upon completion of the Transaction, existing Alamos and Argonaut shareholders will own approximately 95% and 5% of the pro forma company, respectively.

Minerals Technologies Announces Election of Kristina M. Johnson to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI” or “the Company”) today announced that Kristina M. Johnson has been elected to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI” or “the Company”) today announced that Kristina M. Johnson has been elected to its Board of Directors.
  • “We are excited to welcome Kristina Johnson to our Board,” said Douglas T. Dietrich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • She currently serves on the boards of DuPont and Cisco Systems, Inc., and previously served on the Minerals Technologies Inc. Board from 2000 to 2009.
  • Dr. Johnson will begin her service on the MTI Board of Directors on May 13, 2024.

Aqua Metals and 6K Energy Sign Strategic Supply Agreement to Establish North America’s First Sustainable Lithium Battery Supply Chain

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

RENO, Nev. and JACKSON, Tenn., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) and 6K Energy announced the signing of a strategic supply agreement today, establishing North America's first sustainable circular supply chain for the critical minerals essential for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries.

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  • RENO, Nev. and JACKSON, Tenn., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua Metals (NASDAQ: AQMS) and 6K Energy announced the signing of a strategic supply agreement today, establishing North America's first sustainable circular supply chain for the critical minerals essential for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries.
  • Starting in 2024, Aqua Metals will supply 6K Energy with sustainably recycled critical minerals, ramping up to provide 30% of the nickel and lithium carbonate needed for 6K Energy's PlusCAM facility.
  • As the United States expands lithium battery manufacturing capacity to nearly one terawatt-hour by 2030, the alliance between Aqua Metals and 6K Energy aims to establish North America’s only sustainable closed-loop supply chain for critical battery materials.
  • The core of Aqua Metals’ and 6K Energy's position as pioneers of a sustainable supply chain lies in their innovative, electrified processes.

The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation Commits $15 Million Over Three Years to Rise Against Hunger to Provide 463 Million Meals to People in Need

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Today, The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation announces an extended three-year partnership and $15 million commitment to Rise Against Hunger , an international nonprofit organization.

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  • Today, The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation announces an extended three-year partnership and $15 million commitment to Rise Against Hunger , an international nonprofit organization.
  • The commitment builds on a decade-long partnership between Kraft Heinz and Rise Against Hunger to alleviate global hunger and improve access to nutrition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409900011/en/
    Kraft Heinz employees pack meals during the annual Packathon (Photo: Business Wire)
    “At Kraft Heinz, we aim to provide 1.5 billion meals to people in need by 2025,” said Andrea Budelli, President of The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation and Chief R&D Officer of Developed & Emerging Markets at Kraft Heinz.
  • This impact includes:
    Fortified more than 127 million Rise Against Hunger meals with 21 million micronutrient sachets for school feeding and dietary supplementation programs.

Elevated Signals Partners with pH7 Technologies to Advance Operational Efficiencies

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Elevated Signals Inc. (“Elevated Signals”), a pioneering technology company offering modern manufacturing software, today announced a new strategic partnership with pH7 Technologies (“pH7”), a cleantech innovator in sustainable mining.

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  • Elevated Signals Inc. (“Elevated Signals”), a pioneering technology company offering modern manufacturing software, today announced a new strategic partnership with pH7 Technologies (“pH7”), a cleantech innovator in sustainable mining.
  • Elevated Signals’ Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) platform is used by pH7 to capture real-time data and facilitate data-driven analytics.
  • However, these processes are complex and require highly precise inventory tracking—an area where Elevated Signals offers significant value,” said Amar Singh, CEO and co-founder of Elevated Signals.
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    “For fast-growing companies like pH7, the ability to streamline and automate complex processes with ease is key,” Singh added.

Rio Tinto appoints Bold Baatar as Chief Commercial Officer

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Rio Tinto has appointed Bold Baatar to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, to lead the Group’s commercial and business development activities globally.

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  • Rio Tinto has appointed Bold Baatar to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, to lead the Group’s commercial and business development activities globally.
  • Bold will succeed Alf Barrios as Chief Commercial Officer, following his decision to retire from Rio Tinto.
  • Bold, who is currently Chief Executive Copper, will take on accountability for business development immediately, and will relocate to Singapore to take up the role of Chief Commercial Officer on 1 September 2024.
  • Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: "Bold is ideally suited to help deliver our strategy of building a stronger Rio Tinto for the future and growing with discipline, as he leads our commercial and business development activities.