Primary industries

Freeport-McMoRan Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Stock

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Western New Guinea, FCX, Freeport-McMoRan, Dividend, Companies, Economy of the United States, Primary industries

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced today that its Board of Directors (Board) declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share on FCXs common stock payable on August 2, 2021, to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2021.

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  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced today that its Board of Directors (Board) declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share on FCXs common stock payable on August 2, 2021, to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2021.
  • FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum.
  • By supplying responsibly produced copper, FCX is proud to be a positive contributor to the world well beyond its operational boundaries.
  • This press release also contains the financial measure net debt, which is not recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

AquaBounty Technologies Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Aquaculture, Salmon, Fish, AquAdvantage salmon, AquaBounty Technologies, Genetically modified organism, Aquaculture of salmonids, Forward-looking statement, Branches of biology, Primary industries

We have the experience, capital and technology necessary to succeed, and the warm reception from our potential customers has fortified our belief that AquaBounty represents the next-evolution of land-based salmon farming.

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  • We have the experience, capital and technology necessary to succeed, and the warm reception from our potential customers has fortified our belief that AquaBounty represents the next-evolution of land-based salmon farming.
  • We are currently in due diligence on the final site location and expect to commence construction later this year and commercial production in 2023.
  • The Company\xe2\x80\x99s genetically engineered salmon program is based upon a single, specific molecular modification in salmon that results in more rapid growth in early development.
  • The forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and AquaBounty undertakes no obligation to update such statements as a result of new information, except as required by law.\n'

Minaurum Renegotiates Terms of Biricu Gold Project

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Minaurum Gold, Los Filos mine, Guerrero Gold Belt, GGB, Ore, Primary sector of the economy, Primary industries, Minerals

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2021) - Minaurum Gold Inc. (TSXV: MGG) (OTCQX: MMRGF) ("Minaurum") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with its underlying Royalty Holder ("RH") on the Biricu Project ("Biricu") located in the Guerrero Gold Belt ("GGB"), Mexico.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2021) - Minaurum Gold Inc. (TSXV: MGG) (OTCQX: MMRGF) ("Minaurum") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with its underlying Royalty Holder ("RH") on the Biricu Project ("Biricu") located in the Guerrero Gold Belt ("GGB"), Mexico.
  • The Biricu project is surrounded by major mining companies including Equinox Gold, Torex Gold, Agnico Eagle and Osisko Development Corp (see Figure 1).
  • Biricu exhibits typical GGB host rocks cut by intrusive rocks identical to those seen in the neighbouring Los Filos Mine and nearby Media Luna deposit.
  • "We would like to thank the Royalty Holder for working with us to improve the viability of the Biricu project," stated Darrell Rader, President and CEO of Minaurum.

Freeport-McMoRan Mourns the Passing of its Former Chairman, James Robert “Jim Bob” Moffett

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Sunday, January 10, 2021
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Western New Guinea, Mack Rankin, Freeport-McMoRan, FCX, Richard Adkerson, Moffett, Freeport, Companies, Economy of the United States, Primary industries

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced today with great sadness that James Robert Jim Bob Moffett of Austin, Texas passed away at the age of 82.

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  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced today with great sadness that James Robert Jim Bob Moffett of Austin, Texas passed away at the age of 82.
  • Mr. Moffett served as Chairman of Freeport-McMoRan from 1984-2015 and CEO from 1984-2003.
  • Mr. Moffett co-founded McMoRan Exploration Co. in 1969 with B. M. Mack Rankin, Jr. (deceased) and W. K. McWilliams (deceased).
  • Jim Bob was a legend and visionary in the natural resource industry, said Gerald Ford, Chairman of the Board of FCX, and Richard Adkerson, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Government of Canada program helps remove 63 tonnes of lost fishing gear from Atlantic ocean in 2020

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Ghost net, Water pollution, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Fishing, Fishing industry, Government, Primary industries

In response to this growing issue, the Government of Canada launched the Ghost Gear Fund in January 2020, supporting 26 projects to retrieve and reduce ghost gear in our oceans.

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  • In response to this growing issue, the Government of Canada launched the Ghost Gear Fund in January 2020, supporting 26 projects to retrieve and reduce ghost gear in our oceans.
  • Estimates show that these funded projects, plus others, have since removed 63 tonnes of lost or discarded fishing gear from coastal waters in Atlantic Canada in 2020 the equivalent weight of 11 elephants.
  • The Ghost Gear Program also works to reunite lost fishing gear with its owner, a process made possible through increased reporting requirements introduced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 2018.
  • Not only have participants removed 63 tonnes of waste from the Atlantic Ocean including plastics, rope, buoys, and lost fishing traps but the program is also helping create more sustainable fishing gear for the long term.

Sustainability not politics should drive management of fishery - it starts with a crackdown on illegal fishing

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Friday, September 18, 2020
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, Fisheries law, Fishing, Environmental impact of fishing, Fishing industry, Food industry, Primary industries, Fisheries science

The top priority driving any decision on the management of the fisheries should be sustainability not politics."

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  • The top priority driving any decision on the management of the fisheries should be sustainability not politics."
  • There needs to be a full crackdown on illegal fishing and the sale of illegally harvested fish immediately," said, Martin Mallet, Executive Director of the Maritime Fishermen's Union.
  • "Our Big 10 Demands are about action now and concrete immediate steps to find solutions before the fishery is at risk."
  • Coordinated Enforcement- The Government of Canada will co-ordinate enforcement and penalties with Provincial governments to ensure illegal buying activity cannot restart.

Madison's Lumber Reporter - Softwood Lumber Prices & US Housing Starts: June and May 2020

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Woodworking, Timber industry, Wood, Forestry, Wood products, Primary industries, Economic sectors, Lumber, Softwood, Framing

June 17, 2020 "The stock of houses under construction fell -1.4% to 1,172 million units, the lowest since November 2019."

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  • June 17, 2020 "The stock of houses under construction fell -1.4% to 1,172 million units, the lowest since November 2019."
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Lumber Producers in Many Key Regions Around the World Experienced Slight Improvements in Profitability in Early 2020, Mainly Driven by Higher Lumber Prices, Report the WRQ

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Timber industry, Wood, Forestry, Primary industries, Saws, Papermaking, Pulp and paper industry, Pulpwood, Sawlog, Sawmill, Lumber

The important US market saw improvements in lumber prices in 2019 and early 2020, while sawlog prices fell.

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  • The important US market saw improvements in lumber prices in 2019 and early 2020, while sawlog prices fell.
  • This made it profitable again for BC many sawmills to produce lumber.
  • The Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ) is a 56-page report, established in 1988 and has subscribers in over 30 countries.
  • The report tracksprices for sawlog, pulpwood, lumber & pelletsworldwide and reports on trade and wood market developments in most key regions around the world.

Lumber Producers in Many Key Regions Around the World Experienced Slight Improvements in Profitability in Early 2020, Mainly Driven by Higher Lumber Prices, Report the WRQ

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Timber industry, Wood, Forestry, Primary industries, Saws, Papermaking, Pulp and paper industry, Pulpwood, Sawlog, Sawmill, Lumber

The important US market saw improvements in lumber prices in 2019 and early 2020, while sawlog prices fell.

Key Points: 
  • The important US market saw improvements in lumber prices in 2019 and early 2020, while sawlog prices fell.
  • This made it profitable again for BC many sawmills to produce lumber.
  • The Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ) is a 56-page report, established in 1988 and has subscribers in over 30 countries.
  • The report tracksprices for sawlog, pulpwood, lumber & pelletsworldwide and reports on trade and wood market developments in most key regions around the world.

Global Lumber & Wood Productions Industry Report 2020: Profiles of Top 430 Companies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Forest Products, Natural Resources, Timber industry, Wood, Wood products, Woodworking, Stora Enso, Lumber, Primary industries, Companies

The "Lumber & Wood Productions (GLOBAL) - Industry Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Lumber & Wood Productions (GLOBAL) - Industry Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Lumber & Wood Productions Analysis provides a detailed overview of the global lumber & wood productions market and delivers a comprehensive individual analysis on the top 430 companies, including JD Irving Ltd, Stella- Jones Inc and Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V.
  • The Global Lumber & Wood Productions Analysis is ideal for anyone wanting to:
    Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Global Lumber & Wood Productions report will tell you that 103 companies have a declining financial rating, while 81 have shown good sales growth.
  • Every business is examined on the following features:
    Subsequently, you will receive a thorough 100-page market analysis highlighting the latest changes in the global lumber & wood productions market.