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St. Johns Ship Building Announces Keel Laying Ceremony for Jones Act Compliant Crew Transfer Vessels

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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PALATKA, Fla., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Johns Ship Building hosted a keel laying ceremony for the first Incat Crowther 30 Crew Transport Vessel (CTV) built in compliance with Jones Act regulations in the United States. St. Johns Ship Building was recently acquired by Americraft Marine Group, a maritime subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered privately-owned business group, the Libra Group which has 45 years of maritime heritage through its original subsidiary Lomar.

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  • PALATKA, Fla., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Johns Ship Building hosted a keel laying ceremony for the first Incat Crowther 30 Crew Transport Vessel (CTV) built in compliance with Jones Act regulations in the United States.
  • St. Johns Ship Building was recently acquired by Americraft Marine Group , a maritime subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered privately-owned business group, the Libra Group which has 45 years of maritime heritage through its original subsidiary Lomar.
  • The construction of this series of Incat-designed vessels also signals the official launch of St. Johns Ship Building's new focus on dedicated high-speed aluminum vessel production.
  • "The employees at St. Johns Ship Building continue to work hard to augment our well-equipped facility to support a diversified product line, which already includes several steel and aluminum projects," said Jeff Bukoski, president of St. Johns Ship Building.

Universal Media Group, Inc. (OTC PINK: UMGP) Announces Global Distribution Agreement With Principal Media

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Boca Raton, Florida, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Media Group (OTC Pink: UMGP) has recently entered into a distribution agreement with Principal Media for the current content catalog of Before the Fame with Host Mike Sherman.

Key Points: 
  • Boca Raton, Florida, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Media Group (OTC Pink: UMGP) has recently entered into a distribution agreement with Principal Media for the current content catalog of Before the Fame with Host Mike Sherman.
  • At this production pace, and with the new distribution deals in place, initial estimates are between six and ten million dollars of revenue generated annually from the Universal Media Groups Before the Fame franchise.
  • Since 2005, Principal Media has been licensing it's uniquely vast and always expanding catalog of content to TV networks and digital platforms worldwide.
  • Principal Media is a proud subsidiary of the Libra Group , a privately owned global enterprise active in 35 countries across six continents.

GreenMet Unveils Expert Steering Committee to Shape Environment and Sustainability Best Practices in Rare Earth and Mineral Supply Chains for North America

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenMet, a company built to de-risk the highly vulnerable critical mineral supply chain, today announced the formation of its new Sustainability Steering Committee. The Sustainability Steering Committee will help GreenMet ensure that the critical minerals the company helps procure and process comply with the highest sustainable and responsible business standards. As critical minerals are essential to both America's clean energy future and its national security, the Steering Committee includes leaders who have held senior positions in government, environmental advocacy organizations, businesses and investment companies, and the national security establishment. The inaugural members of the Steering Committee include:

Key Points: 
  • The Sustainability Steering Committee will help GreenMet ensure that the critical minerals the company helps procure and process comply with the highest sustainable and responsible business standards.
  • Unfortunately, America's pacing threats control much of the critical minerals supply chain, making finding a robust, secure domestic supply a priority.
  • GreenMet is focused on developing the infrastructure for sustainable, reliable, and secure supply chains of rare earth metals and minerals to meet North American energy and technology needs.
  • This includes the production of rare earth minerals and metals, including the production of key magnets, battery material, and green steel.

The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy Unveil Environmental Education Partnership with Utility-Scale Solar Initiative

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the ɅLMɅ MɅTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama. This development will be paired with nearly $30M in academic and technical support distributed over 20 years to advance and grow Panama's renewable energy future.

Key Points: 
  • PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the LM MTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama.
  • The 40-megawatt solar project, which is currently in pre-construction, is expected to break ground in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Panama has one of the most diversified energy matrixes in Latin America, with 60% of its power coming from renewable resources, and mostly hydroelectric.
  • Along with Greenwood Energy, Libra Group subsidiaries including Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure ( www.greenwoodinfra.com ) in North America, and Euro Energy ( www.euroenergy.com ) will soon reach the one-gigawatt development mark in renewable energy, which includes solar, wind and waste-to-energy in six countries.

The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy Unveil Environmental Education Partnership with Utility-Scale Solar Initiative

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the ɅLMɅ MɅTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama. This development will be paired with nearly $30M in academic and technical support distributed over 20 years to advance and grow Panama's renewable energy future.

Key Points: 
  • PANAMA CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the University of Panama (UP), the largest university in the country, and Greenwood Energy (GWE), a renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced the launch of the LM MTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama.
  • The 40-megawatt solar project, which is currently in pre-construction, is expected to break ground in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Panama has one of the most diversified energy matrixes in Latin America, with 60% of its power coming from renewable resources, and mostly hydroelectric.
  • Along with Greenwood Energy, Libra Group subsidiaries including Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure ( www.greenwoodinfra.com ) in North America, and Euro Energy ( www.euroenergy.com ) will soon reach the one-gigawatt development mark in renewable energy, which includes solar, wind and waste-to-energy in six countries.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Libra Group Launch $1.25 Million 10-Year Fellowship Program for Graduate Students

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.

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  • NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.
  • Since 2016, Libra Group has partnered with Hebrew University to support students in pursing graduate research and undergraduate exchange programs.
  • We are proud to support Hebrew University in launching this program to benefit leaders and innovators both within Israel and beyond its borders."
  • In addition to the fellowship program, the Libra Group will also invite HU students to apply each year for the company's global internship program.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Libra Group Launch $1.25 Million 10-Year Fellowship Program for Graduate Students

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and JERUSALEM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Libra Group and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) announced the creation of Libra Fellows at Hebrew University, a 10-year program for graduate students.
  • Since 2016, Libra Group has partnered with Hebrew University to support students in pursing graduate research and undergraduate exchange programs.
  • We are proud to support Hebrew University in launching this program to benefit leaders and innovators both within Israel and beyond its borders."
  • In addition to the fellowship program, the Libra Group will also invite HU students to apply each year for the company's global internship program.

CIT Provides Up to $30.5 Million Financing for Lomar Portfolio

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Maritime Finance business served as sole lead arranger on up to $30.5 million in financing to expand Lomar Shipping's portfolio of dry bulk vessels.

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  • NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Maritime Finance business served as sole lead arranger on up to $30.5 million in financing to expand Lomar Shipping's portfolio of dry bulk vessels.
  • The financing, which will be used to acquire Kamsarmax vessels, was arranged to support further diversification of Lomar's growing fleet.
  • "Global demand for dry bulk commodities and the shipping needed to transport them remains strong," said Nicholas Georgiou, CEO of Lomar.
  • "We appreciate CIT's maritime expertise and agility in arranging this financing package, which represents long-term confidence in the underlying strength of Lomar's portfolio.

Libra Group Announces Strategic Investment in U.S. Rare Earth and Critical Mineral Company GreenMet

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Libra Group, an international business group whose subsidiaries have assets and operations in over 50 countries, announced it has made a strategic investment in green energy company GreenMet, formerly known as Greentech Minerals Holdings. GreenMet is leading the infrastructure development of sustainable supply chains for critical rare earth minerals, such as green steel, to meet U.S. and greater North American green energy and technology needs. 

Key Points: 
  • This investment is a natural next step for the Libra Group and complements its broad renewable energy portfolio that includes solar, wind, and biogas.
  • As part of the strategic partnership between the Libra Group and GreenMet, four members of the Libra Group Executive Team will be appointed to the GreenMet Board of Directors.
  • The Libra Group ( www.libra.com ) is a privately-owned international business group whose subsidiaries have assets and operations in more than 50 countries.
  • This includes the production of rare earth minerals and metals, including the production of key magnets, battery material, and green steel.

Libra Group Announces Strategic Investment in U.S. Rare Earth and Critical Mineral Company GreenMet

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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This investment is a natural next step for the Libra Group and complements its broad renewable energy portfolio that includes solar, wind, and biogas.

Key Points: 
  • This investment is a natural next step for the Libra Group and complements its broad renewable energy portfolio that includes solar, wind, and biogas.
  • As part of the strategic partnership between the Libra Group and GreenMet, four members of the Libra Group Executive Team will be appointed to the GreenMet Board of Directors.
  • The Libra Group ( www.libra.com ) is a privately-owned international business group whose subsidiaries have assets and operations in more than 50 countries.
  • This includes the production of rare earth minerals and metals, including the production of key magnets, battery material, and green steel.