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Conti Federal Wins $6.49M Design-Build Contract for Texas Pump Station Levee Rehabilitation

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

The levee is located directly adjacent to the international border with Mexico and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) border wall.

Key Points: 
  • The levee is located directly adjacent to the international border with Mexico and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) border wall.
  • Conti Federal has taken on similar flooding protection projects recently, including a $36M contract to flood proof Jersey City Medical Center as part of a joint venture with Conti Enterprises .
  • Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company with roots dating back 115 years.
  • Conti Federal is dedicated to ensuring clients meet mission success while committing to their core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.

Amlan International to Present New Research During International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE)

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

IPPE attendees will be able to hear about Amlan technology, interact with Amlan experts, and even hold Amlans mineral in their hands at booth B5255.

Key Points: 
  • IPPE attendees will be able to hear about Amlan technology, interact with Amlan experts, and even hold Amlans mineral in their hands at booth B5255.
  • The global Amlan team invites IPPE attendees to learn more about the Amlan difference in bringing innovative solutions to improve the welfare and sustainability of food production while also ensuring optimum production efficiency.
  • During Almans educational TECHTalk presentations, renowned poultry industry experts will share new information on tackling poultry industry challenges.
  • Oil-DriCorporation of America doing business as Amlan International is a publiclytraded stock on the New York StockExchange (NYSE: ODC).

Amarillo reports AGM results

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Friday, December 17, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All resolutions set out in the information circular for the 2021 annual and special meeting of shareholders passed, reported Amarillo Gold Corporation (Amarillo or the Company) (TSXV: AGC, OTCQB: AGCBF).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All resolutions set out in the information circular for the 2021 annual and special meeting of shareholders passed, reported Amarillo Gold Corporation (Amarillo or the Company) (TSXV: AGC, OTCQB: AGCBF).
  • All director nominees David Birkett, David Laing, Lawrence Lepard, Michael Mutchler, Rostislav Raykov, Antenor Silva, and Rowland Uloth have been re-elected to serve for the coming year.
  • Amarillo is advancing two gold projects located near excellent infrastructure in mining-friendly states in Brazil.
  • Amarillo trades on the TSXV under the symbol AGC and the OTCQB under the symbol AGCBF.

Ethos Asset Management Inc. USA Announces Deal in Brazil with Deinve Participações Ltda to Build a Wood Pellets Factory in Rio Grande do Sul

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

ETHOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC USA announced a new long-term financing partnership with Deinve Participaes Ltda, a Brazilian investment company.

Key Points: 
  • ETHOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC USA announced a new long-term financing partnership with Deinve Participaes Ltda, a Brazilian investment company.
  • Initially, three 'pelletizers' will be installed, generating a total production volume of 12 tonnes per hour of pellets.
  • Wagner Walter, CEO, Deinve Participaes Ltda, said, We are excited about the Ethos partnership.
  • Ethos Asset Management (Ethos) is an independent, US-based company with a global reach in resource mobilization and project financing.

Lisarb Energy signs 97 MW wind farm PPA with Tradener Ltda

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Lisarb Energy announced today that it has entered the wind market by signing a 97 MW renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tradener Ltda, one of the largest energy trading companies in Brazil.

Key Points: 
  • Lisarb Energy announced today that it has entered the wind market by signing a 97 MW renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tradener Ltda, one of the largest energy trading companies in Brazil.
  • Lisarb Energy will deliver the 97 MW from a wind farm currently under development in Rio Grande do Norte.
  • The wind farm will be commissioned in summer 2023 and will deliver energy for the PPA from early 2024.
  • Lisarb Energy has a rapidly expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects internationally including solar power plant and wind farms in addition to investments in innovative renewable technologies including floating offshore wind and marine energy.

DGAP-News: Nordex SE: Nordex Group receives another order in Brazil from AES Brasil for 370 MW

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Hamburg, 30 November 2021. AES Brasil has once again commissioned the Nordex Group to supply and install N163/5.X turbines in Brazil.

Key Points: 
  • Hamburg, 30 November 2021. AES Brasil has once again commissioned the Nordex Group to supply and install N163/5.X turbines in Brazil.
  • Following the 314 MW order for the "Cajuna" wind farm in June 2021, AES has now ordered a further 65 N163/5.X turbines with a total volume of 370 MW for the "Cajuna 2" extension phase.
  • The order again includes service for the turbines for an initial period of five years, with several options to extend up to 20 years.
  • The Nordex Group will be manufacturing hubs, most parts of the nacelles, the 120 meter concrete towers and the rotor blades in Brazil.

Amarillo to be acquired by Hochschild

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarillo Gold Corporation (Amarillo or the Company) (TSXV: AGC, OTCQB: AGCBF) has entered into an agreement (the Arrangement Agreement) with Hochschild Mining PLC (Hochschild), whereby Hochschild will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Amarillo by way of a plan of arrangement (the Arrangement) under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarillo Gold Corporation (Amarillo or the Company) (TSXV: AGC, OTCQB: AGCBF) has entered into an agreement (the Arrangement Agreement) with Hochschild Mining PLC (Hochschild), whereby Hochschild will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Amarillo by way of a plan of arrangement (the Arrangement) under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
  • A special meeting of the Amarillo shareholders is expected to be held in early 2022 to consider the Arrangement, with an information circular to be mailed to Amarillo shareholders prior to the meeting.
  • A copy of the Arrangement Agreement will be filed by Amarillo on SEDAR and will be reviewable under Amarillos profile at www.sedar.com.
  • Amarillo trades on the TSXV under the symbol AGC and the OTCQB under the symbol AGCBF.

Trust Project Announces Network Expansion and Strengthening in Brazil

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

PACIFICA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At a critical moment to expand access to trustworthy journalism in Latin America's largest country, three Brazilian news sites -- GZH, Jornal do Commercio and Ponte Jornalismo – are now showing the 8 Trust Indicators® on their pages, earning the Trust Mark logo and joining the Trust Project global network of more than 240 news organizations committed to transparency, integrity, and accuracy. In addition, five Brazilian Trust Project news partners - Agência Mural, Folha de S. Paulo, Nexo Jornal, O Povo and Poder360 – have completed the full set of 8 Trust Indicators by adding two: References and Methods. The Trust Network now extends to all five geographic regions in Brazil, including 6 states and the Federal District (Brasília).

Key Points: 
  • The Trust Network now extends to all five geographic regions in Brazil, including 6 states and the Federal District (Braslia).
  • Trust Project policies and the 8 Trust Indicators are shaped and enforced independently from the project's funding sources.
  • The Trust Project is a global network of news organizations working to affirm and amplify journalism's commitment to transparency, accuracy and inclusion.
  • The Trust Project, Trust Indicators and Trust Mark logo are exclusive trademarks of The Trust Project.

Amarillo’s third quarter marked by exploration success

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pastinho Gold Deposit has the potential to be a game changer for Amarillo Gold Corporation (TSXV: AGC, OTCQB: AGCBF), said the Company today as it announced its results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

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  • In October, after quarter end, Amarillo received assay results that confirmed the continuity and down dip extensions of Pastinho , which is at least 200 metres deep.
  • Of course, the focus during the quarter was on evaluating the options for raising the balance of the construction financing to build the Posse Gold Mine.
  • At the corporate level, Paulo Serpa, an accomplished mining engineer from Brazil, succeeded Aro Portugal as Country Manager for Amarillos Brazilian subsidiaries after quarter end.
  • The exploration stage Lavras do Sul Project in Rio Grande do Sul State has more than 23 prospects centered on historic gold workings.

Vinci Partners Announces Partnership for a New Strategy in the Renewable Energy Sector

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

The partnership has a pipeline for the development of three clean energy focused projects in Brazil, which together represent approximately R$2.5 billion in investments.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership has a pipeline for the development of three clean energy focused projects in Brazil, which together represent approximately R$2.5 billion in investments.
  • Jos Guilherme Souza, partner and Head of Infrastructure for Vinci Partners, said, We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Gradiente Energia, a company with an excellent management team with 20 years of experience in the sector.
  • Sergio Brando, CEO for Gradiente, said, This partnership is of enormous strategic significance for Gradiente, as we partner with such a world class investment house as Vinci Partners.
  • It demonstrates Gradientes ability to develop quality renewable projects for mutual benefit and to meet Brazils growing clean energy needs.