Palladium

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, ERM, Mutual of Omaha, PRT, Average revenue per user, Risk, ALL, Policy, News, Credit, AM Best, Superior, Palladium

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company (Melville, NY) and United World Life Insurance Company.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company (Melville, NY) and United World Life Insurance Company.
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of “a” (Excellent) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company’s surplus notes.
  • The group (collectively referred to as Mutual of Omaha) is domiciled in Omaha, NE, unless otherwise specified.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Pajarito Powder Selected for $20 Million in DOE Awards to Build Out Fuel Cell and Green Hydrogen Catalyst Supply Chains

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Hydrogen, Community, Iridium, Growth, UNM, University, Transport, PEM, Carbon, Platinum, EDD, DOE, General Motors, Biological engineering, Electrolysis, Palladium

The funds will be used to increase production and reduce costs of catalysts for lower-cost fuel cells and green hydrogen production.

Key Points: 
  • The funds will be used to increase production and reduce costs of catalysts for lower-cost fuel cells and green hydrogen production.
  • On the fuel cell project, Pajarito Powder will work with Brookhaven National Laboratory, General Motors Co., Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Strategic Analysis, as well as with national laboratory researchers as part of the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck Consortium.
  • "Pajarito Powder believes that hydrogen is one of the keys to decarbonizing transportation," said company chief executive officer and board chairman Thomas J. Stephenson.
  • Pajarito Powder opened a new manufacturing facility in Albuquerque this year that will enable 200 times as much production of hydrogen fuel cell catalysts and 100 times as much production of green hydrogen catalysts.

Parkinson's Foundation and Rock Steady Boxing Announce National Team Partnership of Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson's

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Diagnosis, Depression, Moving Day, Organization, Exercise, Walking, Disease, PD, Sports club, Parkinson's Foundation, Anxiety, Parkinson's disease, Quality of life, Alzheimer's disease, Fatigue, Movement, Rocksteady, Neurodegenerative disease, Palladium

INDIANAPOLIS and NEW YORK and MIAMI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit gym that provides a unique exercise program specifically designed for Parkinson's disease (PD), has partnered with the Parkinson's Foundation as a National Team for Moving Day, a Walk for Parkinson's. Moving Day is the Foundation's signature fundraising event and a movement for more awareness, funding, and understanding of PD. As a National Team, Rock Steady will strive to raise awareness for PD, enhance company culture, and increase reach by connecting with thousands of other supporters across the country.

Key Points: 
  • As a National Team, Rock Steady will strive to raise awareness for PD, enhance company culture, and increase reach by connecting with thousands of other supporters across the country.
  • "At Rock Steady, we are very excited about serving as a National Team for Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day events around the country," said Ryan Cotton, president and CEO of Rock Steady Boxing.
  • Founded in 2006, Rock Steady is one of three organizations that is an Accredited Exercise Education program by the Parkinson's Foundation.
  • The Parkinson's Foundation will also expand its footprint by bringing exercise programs like Rock Steady to three all-new Moving Day event locations this year.

Hydrochloric Acid Market Size to Grow by USD 978.77 million, 5.72% YOY market growth in 2023-2024, Technavio

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Carbon, Resin, Chlorine, PVC, Hydrochloric acid, BASF, Growth, Occidental Petroleum, Olin Corporation, Steel, Tessenderlo Group, COVID-19, Hydrogen chloride, Alkyl polyglycoside, APG, Food, Synthetic, AGC, Fructose, Merck Group, HFCS, Mining, Hazardous waste, Chemistry, Drink, Vinyl chloride, Optimism, Ground substance, USD, SGL Carbon, PCC, Palladium

The food segment, valued at USD 689.47 million in 2018, drives significant growth in the hydrochloric acid market.

Key Points: 
  • The food segment, valued at USD 689.47 million in 2018, drives significant growth in the hydrochloric acid market.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global hydrochloric acid market.
  • Expansion of hydrochloric acid facilities, like SGL Carbon's unit delivery to Travancore-Cochin Chemicals Ltd., drives market growth, enabling companies to enhance their market presence and offer a wider product range, boosting the global hydrochloric acid market.
  • Substitutes like emerald-safe acid, phosphoric acid, sodium bisulfate, and trisodium phosphate pose challenges to hydrochloric acid market growth.

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY A YEAR, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS ARE CLOSE TO FULL CAPACITY, SIGNALING RECOVERY IN MANUFACTURING IN FEBRUARY: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Depression, Growth, Index, Transport, GEP, Safety, Inflation, Movement, Palladium

While global supplier capacity is still underutilized, the index increased to -0.08, from -0.12 in January, its highest in 10 months.

Key Points: 
  • While global supplier capacity is still underutilized, the index increased to -0.08, from -0.12 in January, its highest in 10 months.
  • Notably, we continue to see evidence that the Red Sea attacks have had a negligible impact on global supply chains.
  • TRANSPORTATION: Global transportation costs decreased in February, indicating a reduced impact on global supply chains from the disruption to shipping through the Suez Canal.
  • The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be 8 a.m.

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY A YEAR, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS ARE CLOSE TO FULL CAPACITY, SIGNALING RECOVERY IN MANUFACTURING IN FEBRUARY: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Depression, Growth, Index, Transport, GEP, Safety, Inflation, Movement, Palladium

While global supplier capacity is still underutilized, the index increased to -0.08, from -0.12 in January, its highest in 10 months.

Key Points: 
  • While global supplier capacity is still underutilized, the index increased to -0.08, from -0.12 in January, its highest in 10 months.
  • Notably, we continue to see evidence that the Red Sea attacks have had a negligible impact on global supply chains.
  • TRANSPORTATION: Global transportation costs decreased in February, indicating a reduced impact on global supply chains from the disruption to shipping through the Suez Canal.
  • The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be 8 a.m.

i-80 Gold Reports Q4 and Full Year 2023 Operating Results

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
YTD, Webcast, Ruby, CRD, Gold, Sale, Cove, RC, Engineering, FS, Granite Creek, Palladium

Production and sales totaled 3,350 gold ounces for the quarter and 14,613 gold ounces year to date (YTD) at a realized gold price of $1,996 and $1,940 per ounce sold1, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • Production and sales totaled 3,350 gold ounces for the quarter and 14,613 gold ounces year to date (YTD) at a realized gold price of $1,996 and $1,940 per ounce sold1, respectively.
  • Additionally, mineralized material sales totaled 61,223 tons for the quarter and 83,933 tons YTD for proceeds of $19.0 million and $26.3 million, respectively.
  • Exploration, evaluation, and pre-development costs were $8.8 million for the quarter and $38.9 million YTD.
  • Highlight 2023 results from drilling at McCoy-Cove include:
    Underground delineation drilling continued during Q4 with 13,102 feet of core drilled yielding positive results including:
    During the quarter drilling at Ruby Hill was focused on advancing exploration and delineation of multiple CRD mineralized discoveries.

American Parkinson Disease Association to Celebrate the Power of a Supportive Community During Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Diagnosis, Parkinson's disease, Exercise, Chapter, Disease, PD, Education, Information, Research, American Parkinson Disease Association, Optimism, Calendar, Movement, APDA, Palladium

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month by raising awareness of Parkinson's disease (PD) and the importance of connection and community through the theme of Living Better Together. Through a nationwide network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, APDA works tirelessly to provide the support, education and research that helps people impacted by PD live life to the fullest.

Key Points: 
  • With a PD diagnosis every 6 minutes, awareness is needed now more than ever.
  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month by raising awareness of Parkinson's disease (PD) and the importance of connection and community through the theme of Living Better Together.
  • "Every six minutes there is a new diagnosis of PD, which means that in April alone nearly 7,200 people in this country will learn they have PD.
  • Now more than ever, it is critical to engage, inform, and support the PD community and raise awareness about this disease, and Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month is a prime time to shine a spotlight on this issue.

CSE Bulletin: Correction - Athena Gold Corporation (ATHA)

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Friday, March 1, 2024
UN, SASK, Palladium

An initial Bulletin incorrectly identified Athena Gold Corporation (symbol: ATHA) as the company to be delisted.

Key Points: 
  • An initial Bulletin incorrectly identified Athena Gold Corporation (symbol: ATHA) as the company to be delisted.
  • Athena Gold Corporation (symbol: ATHA) remains in good standing on the CSE and is not scheduled to be delisted.
  • Un premier bulletin identifiait à tort Athena Gold Corporation (symbole : ATHA) comme la société à radier de la cote.
  • Athena Gold Corporation (symbole : ATHA) reste en règle au CSE et ne devrait pas être radiée de la liste.

Canadian North Resources Inc. Invites Investment Community to Visit Them at Booth 3031 at PDAC 2023 in Toronto, March 3-6

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Prospectors, Copper, MTCC, Nickel, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, PGM, PDAC, Cobalt, CPFI, Palladium, Corporation, CNRI

Dr. Kaihui Yang, CEO of the Company, will present at the Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors ("CPFI") Nickel and PGM session on March 5, 2024, at 10:10 AM.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Kaihui Yang, CEO of the Company, will present at the Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors ("CPFI") Nickel and PGM session on March 5, 2024, at 10:10 AM.
  • Dr. Yang will present a 10-minute overview of the Company and its large, high-grade Ferguson Lake nickel, copper, cobalt, palladium and platinum project, and share insights into its most recent activities.
  • In addition to the CPFI presentation, Canadian North Resources invites the investment community to visit them at booth number 3031 during PDAC 2024.
  • The Canadian North team will be on hand to engage with investors and provide further information about the Company's projects and initiatives.