United States Bureau of Mines

CGI to integrate AI into visa processing support at U.S. embassies and consulates across Asia Pacific

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CGI will implement the newly-enhanced CGI Atlas360 solution that applies innovative machine learning application with AI and Natural Language Processing tools as part of its approach to leverage the latest technologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness and security in the visa application process.

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  • CGI will implement the newly-enhanced CGI Atlas360 solution that applies innovative machine learning application with AI and Natural Language Processing tools as part of its approach to leverage the latest technologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness and security in the visa application process.
  • "As applicant and agency needs evolve, CGI is committed to delivering enhanced solutions to satisfy the mission critical needs of U.S. embassies and consulates."
  • Currently, CGI provides GSS services for 93 posts, increasing access to visa information that facilitates secure international travel.
  • "CGI has served as a lead integrator for the Bureau since 1992, bringing highly experienced management personnel and regional insight," said Lacy Perry, CGI Senior Vice-President, Consulting-Delivery.

Corporate and Government Collaboration for Clean Energy Investment Moves From Commitment to Action: Up to $100 Billion in Clean Energy Investment Potential Across the World

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

The Clean Energy Demand Initiative was launched in November 2021 with more than 75 companies committing to collaborate with 14 countries -- potentially paving the way for over $100 billion in clean energy infrastructure investment. Today, those commitments have resulted in tangible actions thanks to collaboration amongst corporate energy customers, international governments, and policymakers.

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  • Corporate energy customers have played an influential role in the clean energy transition by procuring over 57 gigawatts of clean energy in the U.S. alone.
  • The Clean Energy Demand Initiative was launched in November 2021 with more than 75 companies committing to collaborate with 14 countries -- potentially paving the way for over $100 billion in clean energy infrastructure investment.
  • The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources and the Clean Energy Buyers Alliance will co-lead the Secretariat for the Clean Energy Demand Initiative to support clean energy procurement around the world.
  • The Secretariat will:
    Catalogue and distribute clean energy policy, project, and investment best practices
    To learn more or to get involved as a corporate energy customer or international government, visit the Clean Energy Demand Initiative website: www.cedisecretariat.org
    The Clean Energy Buyers Alliance is a consortium of two organizations, the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) and the Clean Energy Buyers Institute (CEBI) , whose missions and methods are complementary.

U.S. State Department Announces U.S. College & University Top Producers of Fulbright Students and Scholars

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Fourteen U.S. community colleges, one Tribal college, and three special focus four-year institutions also sent Fulbright U.S. Scholars abroad in 2021-2022 and are featured.

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  • Fourteen U.S. community colleges, one Tribal college, and three special focus four-year institutions also sent Fulbright U.S. Scholars abroad in 2021-2022 and are featured.
  • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (IL), State University of New York at New Paltz (NY), and Middlebury College (VT) sent the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Research, Master's, and Bachelor's degree categories.
  • Fulbright Students are recent college graduates, graduate students, and early career professionals.
  • Fulbright U.S. Scholars and Fulbright U.S. Students have life-changing experiences that continue to pay dividends both professionally and personally throughout their careers."

Silver Valley Metals Provides Corporate Update and Attendance at 2021 Silver Symposium in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 22, 2021) - Silver Valley Metals Corp. (TSXV: SILV) (FSE: L3UA) (OTC Pink: BNRJF) ("Silver Valley Metals" or "the Company") is pleased to provide a corporate update.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 22, 2021) - Silver Valley Metals Corp. (TSXV: SILV) (FSE: L3UA) (OTC Pink: BNRJF) ("Silver Valley Metals" or "the Company") is pleased to provide a corporate update.
  • Silver Valley Metals President & CEO and Director, Brandon Rook commented, "We are making steady progress at the Ranger-Page Project ("the Project") in the Silver Valley, Idaho.
  • Attendance at 2021 Silver Symposium in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
    The Company is also pleased to announce that it will be attending the 2021 Silver Symposium in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on September 27th and 28th, 2021, hosted at the Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort.
  • About Silver Valley Metals Corp.
    Silver Valley Metals is a brownfields exploration company focused on its flagship Ranger-Page Project located in the prolific Silver Valley of Idaho, 60 kilometres east of Coeur d'Alene and 1 kilometre from the I-90 freeway.

NMA Joins Federal Agencies to Honor Outstanding Achievements in Mine Safety, Environmental Stewardship and Technology

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Monday, September 24, 2018

Twenty American mining operations six coal mines and 14 mineral/metal mines will be honored with the award recognizing performance in 2017.

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  • Twenty American mining operations six coal mines and 14 mineral/metal mines will be honored with the award recognizing performance in 2017.
  • "Through these awards, we acknowledge outstanding accomplishments in safety and hope that these companies' achievements can serve as a model for others in industry."
  • Award: Comstock Mining, Inc. (Nevada)
    In addition, NIOSH will recognize this year's Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards winners.
  • The following companies were recognized for 2018:
    The National Mining Association (NMA) is the voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C.