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Persistence Resources Announces Details of Proposed Listing on the Main Board of HKEX

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

HONG KONG, Dec 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Persistence Resources Group Ltd. ("Persistence Resources" or the "Group"), the third largest gold miner(1) in Shandong Province, China, has announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX") under the stock code 02489.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec 14, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Persistence Resources Group Ltd. ("Persistence Resources" or the "Group"), the third largest gold miner(1) in Shandong Province, China, has announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX") under the stock code 02489.
  • Trading in the shares of Persistence Resources is expected to commence on the Main Board of the HKEX on 22 December 2023 (Friday) under the stock code 02489.
  • The Group owns two gold mines in the Muping-Rushan gold metallogenic belt in Shandong Province, a major gold producing province.
  • Persistence Resources is led by Dr. SHAO Xuxin, its Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Residential Mega-Project in Alexandria, Egypt, is Built on Penetron Waterproofing Technology

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Friday, December 29, 2023

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The December 2023 grand opening of the Muruj Green City complex in the Smouha district of Alexandria, Egypt, marks the emergence of a wholly new neighborhood in Egypt's second largest city. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified by the ready-mix concrete suppliers who supplied the gargantuan project to ensure durable concrete structures.

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  • PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified by the ready-mix concrete suppliers who supplied the gargantuan project to ensure durable concrete structures.
  • PENETRON ADMIX , a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified by the ready-mix concrete suppliers who supplied the gargantuan project to ensure durable concrete structures.
  • The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems.
  • For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com, or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.

The Gift of Stewardship: Water Visionaries Prepare for the Next Revolution

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

"Encore Green’s patented Conservation by Design blueprint is already approved for trials in nonfood agriculture," said Founder and President Marvin Nash.

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  • "Encore Green’s patented Conservation by Design blueprint is already approved for trials in nonfood agriculture," said Founder and President Marvin Nash.
  • The MOU’s purpose is to combine expertise to expand solutions to water environmental issues, especially for soil health and water resource management.
  • While the energy industry consumes millions of gallons of water for hydraulic fracturing, agriculture’s draw on precious groundwater resources is exponentially greater.
  • Simultaneously, oil wells produce much more water than oil—a resource which, if carefully treated and cleaned, can destress hard-to-recharge aquifers.

Barnwell Industries, Inc. Announces Entry into Agreement for the Sale of Water Resources International, Inc. for Gross Proceeds of $2,000,000

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

HONOLULU, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: BRN) (“Barnwell” or the “Company”) today announced the entry into an agreement for the sale of Water Resources International, Inc. (“Water Resources”).

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  • HONOLULU, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: BRN) (“Barnwell” or the “Company”) today announced the entry into an agreement for the sale of Water Resources International, Inc. (“Water Resources”).
  • Water Resources provides deep drilling and well pumping services needed in the exploration and development of groundwater resources for government, commercial and private clients in Hawaii.
  • The sale to a local construction company is for gross proceeds of $2,000,000, subject to customary post-closing price adjustments and the purchaser’s completion of due diligence.
  • The combination of the proceeds from the sale of Water Resources and anticipated holding company general and administrative expense savings further strengthens Barnwell’s debt-free balance sheet.

Fortuna intersects 88 g/t Au over 3.5m at the Séguéla Mine and provides exploration update

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Recent results include drill hole SGRC1683 intersecting 17.3 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 6.3 meters.

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  • Recent results include drill hole SGRC1683 intersecting 17.3 g/t Au over an estimated true width of 6.3 meters.
  • At Ancien, 9 holes for a total of 3,258 meters were completed (refer to Figure 2).
  • This program will continue for the remainder of 2023 with additional drilling programs, including regional exploration and target generation budgeted for 2024.
  • Mineralization remains open along strike to the southeast, whereas to the northwest the Yessi vein intersects the Victoria Mineralized Zone.

Strengthening Food Resiliency Focus at the UAE Pavilion at COP28

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Sheikha Dr. Moza bint Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed climate impact on global food securty

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  • Sheikha Dr. Moza bint Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed climate impact on global food securty
    Dubai, UAE – 11 December 2023: During the Food, Agriculture and Water thematic day at COP28, several nationwide initiatives to strengthen food resiliency and support the transition to a low-carbon future were announced at the UAE Pavilion.
  • Her Excellency Mariam also announced the groundbreaking new UAE Environmental Identity (UAEEI) project, spearheaded by National Experts Program (NEP) fellow Eng.
  • The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), in collaboration with EAD, is undertaking a pioneering UAE Hydrological Map.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website

In 2023, Illinois American Water Invests $297 Million Throughout State and $69.7 Million in Local Water & Wastewater Infrastructure in Southern Division

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.

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  • In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.
  • The Southern Division is comprised of the Cairo, Interurban (Metro East), Hardin County water systems; Shiloh and Granite City wastewater systems; and Rosiclare water and wastewater systems.
  • “Since 2013, Illinois American Water has invested $1.6 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout Illinois.
  • At Illinois American Water, we analyze where improvements are needed, and then we strategically and efficiently direct capital improvements to those areas most in need,” said Rebecca Losli, president, Illinois American Water.

U.S. Water Utilities Deploy PFAS Treatment Technologies to Safeguard Drinking Water for Communities

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

As U.S. and European lawmakers tighten restrictions on toxic PFAS contaminants in water, utilities and businesses are working to safeguard drinking water supplies for communities.

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  • As U.S. and European lawmakers tighten restrictions on toxic PFAS contaminants in water, utilities and businesses are working to safeguard drinking water supplies for communities.
  • PFAS chemicals are human-made but have become widespread in some water sources across the country and can have potentially harmful effects on human and animal health.
  • KKWWD worked with Xylem to deploy a granular activated carbon system that has treated more than 200 million gallons of water to meet the utility’s drinking water treatment goals.
  • The vessels were connected to existing drinking water wells to allow individual water districts to continue delivering drinking water in compliance for its more than 2.5 million customers.

Metropolitan Issues Statement on Adoption of New Regulations for Direct Potable Reuse

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on the State Water Resources Control Board adoption of regulations on direct potable reuse:

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  • Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on the State Water Resources Control Board adoption of regulations on direct potable reuse:
    “We’re grateful to the state board for taking this important step that advances water reuse to the next level while making public health and safety the top priority.
  • These new regulations give water managers a critical new tool as we confront the challenges of climate change.
  • They will enable Metropolitan to advance development of Pure Water Southern California , which will be one of the largest water recycling facilities in the world and benefit 19 million people in our service area.
  • Importantly, these regulations will give us additional flexibility in how we manage our Pure Water facility.

Water Tech Innovator - RainGrid - Wins Global Award at COP28

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Monday, December 18, 2023

RainGrid Inc. and founder Kevin Mercer won the Global Model Green Technology award at the Global Forum on Human Settlements 18th annual session concurrent with COP28 in Dubai.

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  • RainGrid Inc. and founder Kevin Mercer won the Global Model Green Technology award at the Global Forum on Human Settlements 18th annual session concurrent with COP28 in Dubai.
  • This is RainGrid's second international award after winning the $250k CAD World Economic Forum’s UpLink Global Freshwater Innovation Challenge in 2023.
  • Its Intelligent Rain Retention and Reuse (IR3) is a “circular economy solution” that retains and monitors rainfall on site.
  • Previously the "Global Human Settlements Award", the SCAHSA is an annual worldwide prize promoting UN sustainable development goals, particularly SDG 11 .