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Lithium Americas Provides a Thacker Pass Construction Plan Update

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) provides a construction plan update for its Thacker Pass lithium project located in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) provides a construction plan update for its Thacker Pass lithium project located in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).
  • The Company and its engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) contractor, Bechtel, entered into a National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) (“PLA”) with North America’s Building Trades Unions (“NABTU”) for construction of Thacker Pass.
  • “Our team has been focused on refining the development plan and de-risking construction execution of Phase 1 for Thacker Pass,” said Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas.
  • Lithium Americas and Bechtel entered into a PLA with NABTU for construction of Thacker Pass.

Lithium Americas Receives Conditional Commitment for $2.26 Billion ATVM Loan from the U.S. DOE for Construction of Thacker Pass

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) has received a conditional commitment (the “Conditional Commitment”) from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) for a $2.26 billion loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“ATVM”) Loan Program (the “Loan”) for financing the construction of the processing facilities at Thacker Pass, located in Humboldt County, Nevada (“Thacker Pass” or the “Project”).

Key Points: 
  • The Loan is intended to help finance the construction of Thacker Pass, targeted to produce an initial 40,000 tonnes per year (“tpa”) of battery grade lithium carbonate (“Phase 1”).
  • Lithium Americas and its engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”) contractor, Bechtel, entered into a National Construction Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) (“PLA”) with North America’s Building Trades Unions (“NABTU”) for construction of Thacker Pass.
  • Lithium Americas is committed to sustainably developing Thacker Pass, including working closely with local communities and designing the operation to reduce any potential environmental impacts.
  • Lithium Americas is currently focused on advancing detailed engineering, procurement and execution planning for the construction of Thacker Pass.

Pan American Energy Announces the Commencement of Metallurgical Testing on Core Samples From the Horizon Lithium Project

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) ("Pan American” or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of comprehensive metallurgical testing at University of Nevada, Reno ("UNR").

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) ("Pan American” or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of comprehensive metallurgical testing at University of Nevada, Reno ("UNR").
  • The Company delivered 46 individual lithium-bearing core samples from twelve separate drill holes at the Horizon Lithium Project (“Horizon”), located in the Big Smoky Valley, Esmeralda County, Nevada.
  • The twelve represented drill holes were part of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 drilling campaigns completed by Pan American at Horizon in 2023.
  • Jason Latkowcer, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The commencement of the metallurgical research and evaluation on the Horizon core samples is a big step forward for the Company.

Pan American Energy Announces Completion of the Phase Two Drill Program at the Big Mack Lithium Project

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTC: PAANF | FRA: SS60) ("Pan American” or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of the Phase Two Drilling program on its Big Mack Lithium Project (the “Property”), located approximately 80 kilometers north of the town of Kenora, ON.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTC: PAANF | FRA: SS60) ("Pan American” or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of the Phase Two Drilling program on its Big Mack Lithium Project (the “Property”), located approximately 80 kilometers north of the town of Kenora, ON.
  • This brings the 2023 Phase One and 2024 Phase Two drilling program total to 8322 meters.
  • Phase Two Drill Program Details:
    Two drill holes totaling 369 meters tested the down dip extension of the Big Mack Pegmatite.
  • Jason Latkowcer, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are extremely pleased to have completed the Second Phase of the Big Mack Drilling Program.

Equity Residential Appoints Ann C. Hoff and Nina P. Jones to Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced the appointment of Ann C. Hoff and Nina P. Jones to the Company’s Board of Trustees to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) today announced the appointment of Ann C. Hoff and Nina P. Jones to the Company’s Board of Trustees to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders.
  • Both Ms. Hoff and Ms. Jones qualify as independent trustees under the New York Stock Exchange’s listing standards.
  • Ms. Hoff will serve on the Audit Committee and Ms. Jones will serve on both the Audit and Corporate Governance Committees.
  • Ferguson Partners, a firm specializing in Board and executive recruitment in the REIT industry, advised Equity Residential in recruiting Ms. Hoff for this Board role.

American Battery Technology Company Awarded $20 Million Tax Credit through Competitive US DOE Process to Advance its Critical Minerals Battery Recycling Facility

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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RENO, Nev., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, was selected for an approximately $20 million award through the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credits program (48C). This award was granted by the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service following a highly competitive technical and economic review process performed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which evaluated the feasibility of applicant facilities to advance America's buildout of globally competitive critical material recycling, processing, and refining infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, was selected for an approximately $20 million award through the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credits program (48C) .
  • These ABTC recycling technologies have won several competitive corporate awards and government grants and are fundamentally different than conventional methods of battery recycling, which generally utilize either high temperature smelting operations or non-strategic shredding systems.
  • Combined with ABTC's previously awarded U.S. DOE grants totaling over $70 million, these funds support investment in the company's battery recycling and primary battery metals commercialization efforts to buildout a domestically-sourced battery metals circular supply chain.
  • These efforts simultaneously aim to foster a sustainable and equitable workforce through partnerships that can propel the new energy transition.

Synaptics Strengthens Leadership Team with the Addition of Lisa Bodensteiner as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA ) today announced the appointment of Lisa Bodensteiner as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, strengthening its leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics® Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA ) today announced the appointment of Lisa Bodensteiner as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, strengthening its leadership team.
  • Ms. Bodensteiner joined in November to guide Synaptics' legal strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee corporate governance.
  • “Lisa’s track record and incredibly diverse experience as a legal executive for high-growth companies makes her an invaluable sounding board for me and the rest of the executive team,” said Michael Hurlston, President and CEO of Synaptics.
  • She also served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at SunPower Corporation, a leading global solar power solutions provider.

Pan American Energy Partners With The University Of Nevada, Reno For Comprehensive Metallurgical Testing And Research

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) ("Pan American” or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has partnered with the University of Nevada, Reno ("UNR") for comprehensive metallurgical testing on sedimentary and hard rock samples provided by the Company.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTCQB: PAANF | FRA: SS60) ("Pan American” or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has partnered with the University of Nevada, Reno ("UNR") for comprehensive metallurgical testing on sedimentary and hard rock samples provided by the Company.
  • Jason Latkowcer, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the esteemed University of Nevada, Reno, which is world renowned for its lithium expertise.
  • This partnership marks a significant stride towards the development of a preliminary economical assessment at the Horizon Lithium Project.
  • We will also benefit from UNR’s expertise in testing core samples from the Big Mack Lithium Project.

Oculis Provides Updates at R&D Day on Late-Stage Clinical Trials and Announces Key Leadership Appointments

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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In-person and virtual R&D Day today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at the InterContinental New York Barclay.

Key Points: 
  • In-person and virtual R&D Day today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at the InterContinental New York Barclay.
  • “2024 promises to be another exciting year for Oculis as we advance our late-stage clinical development programs.
  • I am certain that the extensive experience each of them brings will be invaluable to Oculis,” said Riad Sherif, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Oculis.
  • Oculis also announced today key executive appointments to bolster its leadership and scientific advisory teams.

Opthea Appoints Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, as Chief Medical Advisor

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opthea Limited (ASX:OPT; NASDAQ:OPT, “Opthea”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies to treat highly prevalent and progressive retinal diseases, today announced the appointment of Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, as Chief Medical Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opthea Limited (ASX:OPT; NASDAQ:OPT, “Opthea”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies to treat highly prevalent and progressive retinal diseases, today announced the appointment of Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, as Chief Medical Advisor.
  • “We are delighted to have Dr. Khanani join Opthea as Chief Medical Advisor,” said Frederic Guerard, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer for Opthea.
  • “Dr.
  • Khanani’s extensive experience and informed perspective, from his work as the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials for retinal diseases, will be invaluable to Opthea.