Qalipu First Nation

World Energy GH2 awarded Crown Lands, advancing one of the world's first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.

Key Points: 
  • The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.
  • Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO of World Energy GH2, thanks the province for their work on helping develop this new industry.
  • John Risley, Chairman of World Energy GH2, says the Canada – Germany Hydrogen Alliance, signed in Aug. 2022, continues to advance.
  • "One year later, Project Nujio'qonik is on track to help fulfil Canada's green hydrogen commitments, and to produce green hydrogen in 2025.

Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation Receives Wind Lands Recommendation Letter

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

BOTWOOD, Newfoundland and Labrador, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXPLOITS VALLEY RENEWABLE ENERGY CORPORATION (“EVREC”) is pleased to announce that it has received a Wind Application Recommendation Letter from the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology of Newfoundland & Labrador (“IET”) in response to EVREC’s bid submission pursuant to the Crown Lands Call for Bids for Wind Energy Projects for EVREC’s P2X-wind to green energy vector development.

Key Points: 
  • BOTWOOD, Newfoundland and Labrador, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXPLOITS VALLEY RENEWABLE ENERGY CORPORATION (“EVREC”) is pleased to announce that it has received a Wind Application Recommendation Letter from the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology of Newfoundland & Labrador (“IET”) in response to EVREC’s bid submission pursuant to the Crown Lands Call for Bids for Wind Energy Projects for EVREC’s P2X-wind to green energy vector development.
  • With the receipt of the Wind Application Recommendation Letter, EVREC has been granted an exclusive right to pursue the proposed project’s development through the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Crown land application and approval process.
  • As such, EVREC expects to include this letter as part of its Crown lands application for its corresponding Wind Energy Project to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture (FFA) and other information required to review their application.
  • Most importantly, I would like to thank our local partners, the Town of Botwood, Exploits Valley Port Corporation, and Qalipu Holdings LP, a wholly owned company of the Qalipu First Nation.

World Energy GH2 takes important step in leading the global green hydrogen race

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

This submission marks the first comprehensive environmental study in North America for a commercial-scale green hydrogen project.

Key Points: 
  • This submission marks the first comprehensive environmental study in North America for a commercial-scale green hydrogen project.
  • Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO of World Energy GH2, says this EIS is a key milestone for Project Nujio'qonik.
  • John Risley, Chairman of World Energy GH2, says this is an important milestone in the development of Project Nujio'qonik and in the launch of a new industry.
  • The world desperately needs clean, green energy, and we're working to make that a reality here in Atlantic Canada."

Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation Successfully Advances to Stage 2 of Crown Lands Call for Bids for Wind Energy Projects As One of Nine Chosen Projects Out of a Proposed 24 Projects

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

If EVREC is successful in the Crown Land Call of Bids process, it will be granted an exclusive right to pursue the proposed project’s development through the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Crown land application and approval process.

Key Points: 
  • If EVREC is successful in the Crown Land Call of Bids process, it will be granted an exclusive right to pursue the proposed project’s development through the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Crown land application and approval process.
  • The relevant crown lands will be held in reserve until that process is completed.
  • This company has assembled an exceptional international team and has worked diligently with Qalipu Holdings to ensure inclusion in a world-class, environmentally sustainable project.
  • We have been extremely impressed by their commitment to ensuring Qalipu engagement at every level.”

Government of Canada, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation, and the town of Burgeo will work together to assess the feasibility of creating a new national marine conservation area

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Friday, June 23, 2023

"Establishing new marine protected areas in Canada is vital to reducing biodiversity loss and mitigating the impacts of climate change through nature-based action.

Key Points: 
  • "Establishing new marine protected areas in Canada is vital to reducing biodiversity loss and mitigating the impacts of climate change through nature-based action.
  • Today's announcement underscores the shared commitment of the Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Miawpukek First Nation, Qalipu First Nation, and the Town of Burgeo to assess the feasibility of creating a national marine conservation area in the South Coast Fjords region.
  • By working together, we can make Canada and the world healthier, more climate resilient and rich in biodiversity for the good of all."
  • Our Government is eager for this important work to begin and look forward to continued collaboration with our partners."

Site of World Energy GH2's Pioneering Green Hydrogen Project to Host Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau, Germany's Chancellor Scholz and Corporate Leaders

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Monday, August 22, 2022

STEPHENVILLE, NL and BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, together with its renewable hydrogen business unit, World Energy GH2, announced that the site of their new renewable hydrogen production and distribution project, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador will host Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accompanied by key Cabinet Ministers this Tuesday, August 23. Trudeau and Scholz will be on hand to commit their countries to a historic accord to accelerate the growth of green hydrogen, a new source of clean, transportable renewable fuel made from wind and water, of which World Energy is on pace to become one of the first large-scale global suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • In June, World Energy initiated one of the world's first and biggest projects in the nascent global push for green hydrogen.
  • "This project demonstrates what can happen when leaders come together to take real action," said John Risley, Chairman, World Energy.
  • Our project will serve as a catalyst for other green hydrogen projects in Atlantic Canada and around the world.
  • World Energy GH2 is a subsidiary of World Energy which delivers solutions to those leading the push toward net-zero carbon transport.

Site of World Energy GH2's Pioneering Green Hydrogen Project to Host Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau, Germany's Chancellor Scholz and Corporate Leaders

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Monday, August 22, 2022

STEPHENVILLE, NL and BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, together with its renewable hydrogen business unit, World Energy GH2, announced that the site of their new renewable hydrogen production and distribution project, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador will host Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accompanied by key Cabinet Ministers this Tuesday, August 23. Trudeau and Scholz will be on hand to commit their countries to a historic accord to accelerate the growth of green hydrogen, a new source of clean, transportable renewable fuel made from wind and water, of which World Energy is on pace to become one of the first large-scale global suppliers.

Key Points: 
  • In June, World Energy initiated one of the world's first and biggest projects in the nascent global push for green hydrogen.
  • "This project demonstrates what can happen when leaders come together to take real action," said John Risley, Chairman, World Energy.
  • Our project will serve as a catalyst for other green hydrogen projects in Atlantic Canada and around the world.
  • World Energy GH2 is a subsidiary of World Energy which delivers solutions to those leading the push toward net-zero carbon transport.

Marathon Gold Provides Commentary on its Environmental Assessment Process in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (Marathon or the Company; TSX: MOZ) is providing additional information on the status of the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Environmental Assessment (EA) process for the Valentine Gold Project (the Project).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (Marathon or the Company; TSX: MOZ) is providing additional information on the status of the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Environmental Assessment (EA) process for the Valentine Gold Project (the Project).
  • The Valentine Gold Project is subject to regulation under the environmental protection regimes of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and the NL Environmental Protection Act.
  • An NL Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) for the Project was established on July 3, 2019, and the Projects Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was filed on September 29, 2020.
  • Following regulatory and public review, federal Information Requirements (IRs) and provincial review comments were issued to Marathon in February 2021.

Indigo Exceeds Representation Goal on Anniversary of Joining Fifteen Percent Pledge

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Indigo (TSX: IDG) announced it has exceeded its representation targets since joining the Fifteen Percent Pledge.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, Indigo (TSX: IDG) announced it has exceeded its representation targets since joining the Fifteen Percent Pledge.
  • In 2021, Indigo exceeded 15% representation across the majority of its business areas including in social (30%), creative studio (86%) and book displays (30%).
  • Indigo continues to expand its assortment with more BIPOC-owned businesses and exciting upcoming partnerships with BIPOC-creators with its private label brands.
  • Indigo founded the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation in 2004 to address the underfunding of public elementary school libraries.

Marathon Gold Investing in Newfoundland & Labrador

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Monday, October 18, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (Marathon or the Company; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing project development activities at the Valentine Gold Project in central Newfoundland (the Project), with a specific focus on employment and procurement within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (Marathon or the Company; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing project development activities at the Valentine Gold Project in central Newfoundland (the Project), with a specific focus on employment and procurement within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL).
  • Cooperation Agreements have been concluded with the six central Newfoundland communities located closest to the Project, identifying the interests of each community in employment, business opportunities, community investment, and environmental protection.
  • Of these packages, Newfoundland and Labrador sourced goods and services comprise 55% of the total by value, or 88% when the value of mobile mining and drilling equipment manufactured outside NL is excluded.
  • Marathon (TSX:MOZ) is a Toronto based gold company advancing its 100%-owned Valentine Gold Project located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador, one of the top mining jurisdictions in the world.The Project comprises a series of five mineralized deposits along a 20-kilometre system.