Core Viewpoint - Nova has announced the acquisition of Sentronics Metrology GmbH for approximately $60 million in an all-cash transaction, which is expected to enhance its capabilities in the semiconductor industry and be accretive to non-GAAP net earnings within 12 months of closing [2][3][6]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition is valued at around $60 million and is subject to customary closing and regulatory conditions, with an expected closing date in the first quarter of 2025 [2][3]. - Sentronics Metrology GmbH specializes in wafer metrology tools for backend semiconductor fabrication, offering flexible and modular tools for various critical dimension applications [4]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - The integration of Sentronics' technology will allow Nova to diversify its offerings in advanced wafer level packaging and specialty devices, expanding its market presence beyond 300mm silicon wafers [5]. - The acquisition aligns with Nova's long-term strategy to broaden its total addressable market and enhance its portfolio of key technologies, thereby supporting a wider range of process control applications [6]. Group 3: Market Potential - The market for advanced wafer level packaging and related applications is estimated to be rapidly growing, with a value of approximately $200 million per annum [5].

Core Viewpoint - Nova Pacific Metals Corp. has announced promising initial results from its backpack drilling program at the Lara Project, indicating high-grade intersections of gold, silver, zinc, lead, and copper, which validate the company's exploration strategy and historical data [1][3]. Summary by Sections Drilling Program Results - The backpack drilling program involved six BQ-sized holes totaling 18.11 meters (59.4 feet) drilled to confirm historic grades and collect modern geochemistry data for massive sulphide mineralization in the Coronation Zone [1]. - Results from two boreholes have been obtained, with Hole 24BP01 intersecting 3.0 meters of massive sulphide layers, yielding a weighted average assay of 11.67 g/t Au, 373 g/t Ag, 21.33% Zn, 4.23% Pb, and 1.75% Cu [2][3]. - Hole 24BP02's first 0.9 meters intersected massive sulphides with assays of 3.16 g/t Au, 462 g/t Ag, and 46.03% Zn, while the remaining 1.5 meters showed lower grades [3][6]. Future Development Plans - The CEO of Nova Pacific expressed optimism about the initial results, stating they are a first step in revitalizing the Lara Project and increasing confidence in its future development [3]. - The company is awaiting results from the remaining four holes and plans to commence a 40 drill hole program once permitting is received [3]. Project Overview - The Lara Project is a brownfields development project located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, known for its significant polymetallic resource rich in gold, silver, copper, and zinc [10]. - The Coronation Zone, along with the Coronation Extension and Hanging Wall zones, hosts most of the reserves and historic resource calculations of the Lara Project [4].

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REHOVOT, Israel, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) announced today that a Materials Metrology version of the highly successful Nova Fit® machine learning solution is now available to work in conjunction with the Nova VeraFlex IV® platform.This new version supports customers' need for enhanced throughput and precision in high-volume manufacturing of advanced logic and memory semiconductor devices. The solution has already been successfully deployed at a customer's site, demonstrating its capa ...

Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to announce soil and rock chip assay results from its 2024 exploration season confirming a continued abundance of high-grade antimony at its Styx prospect, within its over 500km2 flagship Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project located in the Tintina Gold Belt in Alaska. Highlights Follow-up reconnaissance mapping and sampling has proven an extensive antimony ...

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REHOVOT, Israel, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, today announced that Guy Kizner, Chief Financial Officer, will attend the 2024 UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on Tuesday, December 3 in Scottsdale, AZ.Mr. Kizner will be available for one-on-one meetings during this conference. To schedule a meeting, contact your UBS representative.About NovaNova is a lead ...

Shares of Nova LifeStyle, Inc. (NVFY) have experienced significant declines in the wake of its third-quarter earnings release on Nov. 14, 2024, for the quarter ended Sept. 30. The stock has lost 15.2% since the announcement, sharply underperforming the S&P 500 index’s 2% decline over the same period. Over the past month, NVFY shares have seen a staggering 48.9% loss, a stark contrast to the 0.6% gain in the S&P 500 during that time frame.Key Financial MetricsFor the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024, Nova LifeSt ...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova LifeStyle, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVFY) (“Nova LifeStyle” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Key Financial Highlights: Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024: Net sales for three months ended Sept 30, 2024 were $2.6 million, an increase of 6% from $2.5 million in the same period of 2023.Gross profit was $1.2 million, compared to a gross profit of $1.1 milli ...

Core Viewpoint - Nova Pacific Metals Corp. is focusing on the revitalization of the Lara Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposit, which has a rich history of exploration and significant potential for future development [2][12]. Historical Context - The Lara deposit was discovered in 1984 by Laramide Resources Ltd. in partnership with Abermin Corporation, but exploration efforts were hindered by low metal prices in the 1990s [3][4]. - Significant exploration activities occurred in the 1980s, including an 8.2-meter intersection of massive sulphides with notable grades: 3.01% zinc, 0.68% copper, 0.45% lead, 2.86 g/t gold, and 55.85 g/t silver [4]. - A total of 323 diamond drill holes have been drilled on the property, totaling 58,262 meters [8]. Revitalization Plans - The company is implementing a rapid revitalization plan that includes confirmation sampling of mineralized outcrops and showings, as well as a program of 40 diamond drill holes to confirm previous results and target infill locations [8][9]. - Drill permits have been applied for, and a reclamation bond is in place, with consultation with First Nations initiated [10]. - Optimization trials using optical mineral sorting processes are planned for Q1 2025 [11]. Financial and Strategic Developments - A recent financing has been closed to support the advancement of the Lara deposit, with plans for confirmation and infill drilling along the Coronation Trend [12]. - The company has entered into a consulting agreement with Kingfisher Consulting Ltd. to enhance its European marketing and communications strategy, with a fee of €60,000 for a three-month term [13].