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Our survey of the sky is uncovering the secrets of how planets are born

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The very first step in finding out is to understand how special the Earth really is – and, by extension, our entire Solar System.

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  • The very first step in finding out is to understand how special the Earth really is – and, by extension, our entire Solar System.
  • And that’s exactly what my colleagues and I have started to uncover with a new series of studies of star-forming regions.
  • In the past decades, astronomers have spotted more than 5,000 planets around distant stars – so called exoplanets.
  • We now know that planets are so abundant that you can look up to almost any star in the night sky and be near certain that planets are circling around it.
  • This is no mean feat of engineering, with the latest generation of instruments only being available since about a decade.

New findings

  • Our team, consisting of scientists from more than ten countries was able to observe more than 80 of these young stars in amazing detail – with our findings published in a series of papers in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • All the images were taken in near infrared light, invisible to the human eye.
  • They show the light from the distant young stars as it is reflected from the tiny dust particles in the discs.
  • Unlike the Sun, most stars in our galaxy have companions, with two or more stars orbiting a shared centre of mass.
  • When looking at the constellation of Orion, we found that stars in groups of two or more were less likely to have large planet-forming discs than lone stars.
  • Another interesting finding was how uneven the discs in this region were, suggesting they may host massive planets that warp the discs.


Christian Ginski works for the University of Galway and frequently works with ESO facilities.

Volt Lithium Announces Successful Production of Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate at the Company’s Permanent Demonstration Plant in Calgary, Alberta

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT | OTCQB: VLTLF) ("Volt" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has successfully produced 99.5% battery-grade lithium carbonate, a commercial and saleable lithium product, in-house at Volt’s permanent Demonstration Plant in Calgary.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT | OTCQB: VLTLF) ("Volt" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has successfully produced 99.5% battery-grade lithium carbonate, a commercial and saleable lithium product, in-house at Volt’s permanent Demonstration Plant in Calgary.
  • The Company processed oilfield brine from the Keg River formation at its Rainbow Lake, Alberta asset to produce lithium carbonate with its proprietary and proven next-generation direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology.
  • This represents a significant milestone for Volt as the Company now has the capability to process oilfield brine and then refine its eluate into lithium carbonate that meets the specifications required to produce a saleable battery grade lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide.
  • “I am thrilled to confirm that the Volt team continues to advance our DLE capabilities at our Demonstration Plant and showcased our ability to transform oilfield brine into a commercially saleable grade of lithium carbonate.

Volt Lithium Highlights Major 2023 Operational Milestones and Provides Outlook for 2024

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT) ("Volt" or the "Company") is pleased to profile the achievement of several significant milestones through 2023 and provide the Company’s outlook for 2024.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT) ("Volt" or the "Company") is pleased to profile the achievement of several significant milestones through 2023 and provide the Company’s outlook for 2024.
  • In conjunction, the Volt team is rapidly pursuing opportunities to apply the Company’s DLE technology to extract lithium from brines that have been produced from other basins across North America.
  • This positions Volt to cost-effectively process oilfield brines from multiple oil and gas reservoirs across North America and economically extract lithium, including from brines with low lithium concentrations under 50 mg/L.
  • The Collaborations provide Volt access to nanotechnology and water processing expertise which are critical for effective removal of contaminants from oilfield brine.

IGT Highlights Leadership Across Global Gaming Product and Solutions Portfolio at ICE London 2024

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Monday, January 29, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of performance-focused gaming, iGaming, iLottery, systems and sports betting solutions in stand N3-150 at ICE London 2024 ("ICE"), Feb. 6-8, 2024.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of performance-focused gaming, iGaming, iLottery, systems and sports betting solutions in stand N3-150 at ICE London 2024 ("ICE"), Feb. 6-8, 2024.
  • The three-day event is hailed as the gaming industry's largest trade show and is an opportunity for IGT to demonstrate its leadership in research-driven gaming solutions that propel growth and generate player excitement.
  • "IGT brings a strong international product offering to ICE London 2024, supported by tremendous momentum across multiple product lines and geographies including high-growth regions such as Eastern Europe, Spain and Latin America," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming.
  • Content Optimization via IGT Evolve: ICE will be the global trade show debut for IGT Evolve, the Company's cloud-based managed service.

IGT Wins Competitive Bid to Modernize Loto-Québec's Video Lottery Terminals Network

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, has signed an agreement with Loto-Québec to deliver PeakDual™ 27 Video Lottery Terminals ("VLT') across Québec through a multi-year, phased rollout.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, has signed an agreement with Loto-Québec to deliver PeakDual™ 27 Video Lottery Terminals ("VLT') across Québec through a multi-year, phased rollout.
  • "For decades, Loto-Québec has looked to IGT to supply quality hardware and game content to our gaming establishments network.
  • We are pleased to announce this new agreement," said Stéphane Fraser, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Gaming Establishments at Loto- Québec.
  • IGT's PeakDual 27 VLT is a sleek terminal that features an ergonomic design and the very best in lighting, sound and graphics technology.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Trustees for Closed-End Funds

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), announced today that the Boards of Trustees (the "Boards") of Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II (VKI), Invesco Bond Fund (VBF), Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust (VCV), Invesco High Income 2024 Target Term Fund (IHTA), Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT), Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust (OIA), Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust (VMO), Invesco Municipal Trust (VKQ), Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust (VPV), Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust (IQI), Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR), Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals (VGM), Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals (VTN) and Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust (IIM) (collectively, the "Funds") appointed Carol Deckbar, Jeffrey H. Kupor, James "Jim" Liddy and Douglas Sharp as trustees of the Funds, effective January 18, 2024.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), announced today that the Boards of Trustees (the "Boards") of Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II (VKI), Invesco Bond Fund (VBF), Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust (VCV), Invesco High Income 2024 Target Term Fund (IHTA), Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT), Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust (OIA), Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust (VMO), Invesco Municipal Trust (VKQ), Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust (VPV), Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust (IQI), Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR), Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals (VGM), Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals (VTN) and Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust (IIM) (collectively, the "Funds") appointed Carol Deckbar, Jeffrey H. Kupor, James "Jim" Liddy and Douglas Sharp as trustees of the Funds, effective January 18, 2024.
  • Martin Flanagan, who had served as an interested trustee of the Funds, has retired from that role effective January 18, 2024.
  • Each trustee currently serves on the boards of trustees of the open-end and interval fund investment companies in the Invesco funds complex.
  • This communication is not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of any of the Invesco funds, including the Funds.

VOLT LITHIUM ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT AT RAINBOW LAKE PROJECT IN ALBERTA, HIGHLIGHTED BY 45% IRR AND US$1.5 BILLION BEFORE-TAX NPV8

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

“We are very pleased with the results of the PEA” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO of Volt.

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  • “We are very pleased with the results of the PEA” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO of Volt.
  • Volt is a lithium brine exploration and development company focused on advancing its Rainbow Lake Project in northern Alberta, Canada.
  • The Rainbow Lake Project is based on a LHM plant with an assumed 19-year production life.
  • Using this price assumption, the Rainbow Lake Project generates a positive NPV8 of $1.5 billion pre-tax and $1.1 billion after-tax.

Volt Lithium Announces Preliminary Economic Assessment at Rainbow Lake Project in Alberta, Highlighted by 45% IRR and US$1.5 Billion Before-Tax NPV8

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

“We are very pleased with the results of the PEA” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO of Volt.

Key Points: 
  • “We are very pleased with the results of the PEA” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO of Volt.
  • Volt is a lithium brine exploration and development company focused on advancing its Rainbow Lake Project in northern Alberta, Canada.
  • The Rainbow Lake Project is based on a LHM plant with an assumed 19-year production life.
  • Using this price assumption, the Rainbow Lake Project generates a positive NPV8 of $1.5 billion pre-tax and $1.1 billion after-tax.

Volt Lithium Announces Expanded Capabilities Beyond Rainbow Lake Enabling Oilfield Brine Processing From Across North America

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Pilot plant operations (the “Pilot”) for Volt’s flagship Rainbow Lake Lithium Project (“Rainbow Lake”) in Northwest Alberta were successfully conducted in the spring of 2023 at our Regina, Saskatchewan facilities.

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  • Pilot plant operations (the “Pilot”) for Volt’s flagship Rainbow Lake Lithium Project (“Rainbow Lake”) in Northwest Alberta were successfully conducted in the spring of 2023 at our Regina, Saskatchewan facilities.
  • This permanent Demonstration Plant incorporates technology improvements over the proven Pilot plant for the Rainbow Lake brine, thereby opening up a vast market opportunity to process oilfield brines from any basin across North America.
  • This effectively enables Volt to use our proprietary DLE technology to extract lithium regardless of the brine’s original lithium concentrations.
  • The permanent Demonstration Plant simulates field conditions for extracting lithium from oilfield brines and converting into lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonates.

Volt Lithium Announces Participation in Two Upcoming Investor Conferences in October

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

In addition to giving a presentation, Mr. Wylie will be available to engage with attendees throughout the day at the Company’s exhibitor area.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to giving a presentation, Mr. Wylie will be available to engage with attendees throughout the day at the Company’s exhibitor area.
  • The Schachter Conference offers a unique opportunity for investors to learn how Volt plans to become North America’s first commercial producer of lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonates from oilfield brine, helping the world to prepare for a greener tomorrow.
  • The Lytham Partners Investor Conference Series creates value for small cap companies through virtual connections with high-quality institutional investors.
  • The events include virtual 1×1 meetings, webcast presentations, engaging fireside chats and panels on special topics within the industry.