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CABs ENDORSE NORRA KARR MINING LEASE APPLICATION
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:30
CABs ENDORSE NORRA KÄRR MINING LEASE APPLICATION Vancouver, December 3, 2025 – Leading Edge Materials Corp. (“Leading Edge Materials” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) is pleased to announce that the County Administrative Boards (“CABs”) of Jönköping and Östergötland endorse (Sw. Tillstyrker) the Company’s wholly-owned Swedish subsidiary Greenna Minerals AB’s application for an Exploitation Concession – 25-year mining lease (Sw. Bearbetningskoncession) - for ...
BIC discontinues Rocketbook and its Skin Creative activities
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:30
BIC discontinues Rocketbook and its Skin Creative activities Clichy, France – December 4th, 2025 – BIC announces today that following a thorough review of Rocketbook and the tattoo activities grouped under Skin Creative, the Group has decided to discontinue these businesses. The performances of these activities are not aligned with the Group's ambitions. As a result, BIC decided to wind down the operational activities of Rocketbook, Inkbox and Tattly by the first quarter of 2026. This decision does not affe ...
Michelin: Disclosure of trading in own shares - December 4, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:30
23, Place des Carmes-Déchaux - 63000 CLERMONT-FERRAND Information about securities repurchasing programRegulated informationIssuer social denomination: Michelin – LEI 549300SOSI58J6VIW052 Types of securities: ordinary shares – Code ISIN FR001400AJ45Date : December 4th, 2025 Issuer NameIssuer codeTransactiondateISIN CodeDaily total volume (in number of actions)Daily weighted average price of shares acquiredPlatformCompagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin549300SOSI58J6VIW05204.12.2025<td style="width:10 ...
Biggest Office Party Night of the Year Set for Unprecedented Surge in 0.0 Drinking
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:05
Core Insights - The 2025 festive season marks a significant cultural shift where individuals can confidently decline alcohol without facing judgment, with 72% of people feeling comfortable doing so [4][5][8] - Attitudes towards alcohol consumption are evolving, with 67% of respondents considering it outdated to question someone's choice not to drink, and 81% agreeing that no explanation is needed for declining alcohol at festive events [5][6] Global Attitude Shift - A global study indicates that social acceptance of low or no-alcohol options is rising, with 86% of participants comfortable choosing these alternatives at festive gatherings [8][9] - In various countries, including Brazil and Japan, a significant portion of the population now feels at ease opting for non-alcoholic beverages in social settings, with 67% in Brazil and 44% in Japan expressing comfort [9] Generational Trends - Gen Z is leading the movement towards moderation, with 30% planning to alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during celebrations [6][10] - The shift in mindset is reflected in humorous responses to inquiries about not drinking, indicating a move from needing justification to embracing playful excuses [11] Company Positioning - Heineken, as a leader in the non-alcoholic beer market, is actively promoting moderation through campaigns and research, reinforcing the idea that choosing Heineken 0.0 represents an option rather than an omission [12][13] - The company aims to understand the social dynamics that foster shared experiences, emphasizing that great social moments do not require alcohol [12]
Vodafone to gain control of and fully consolidate Safaricom
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:02
Core Insights - Vodafone Group's African subsidiary, Vodacom, is set to acquire a 20% stake in Safaricom Plc, Kenya's leading telecom operator, increasing its ownership to 55% [1][8] - The acquisition involves purchasing 15% from the Government of Kenya for €1.36 billion (KES 204 billion) and 5% from Vodafone for €0.45 billion (KES 68 billion) [1][4] - The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals in Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia [5][6] Transaction Rationale - The acquisition allows Vodafone and Vodacom to gain controlling ownership of a successful telecom and financial services business in Africa [3] Company Overview - Safaricom, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, has a market capitalization of €7.7 billion and is the largest telecom company in Kenya [4] - The company has a significant portfolio, including a majority shareholding in Safaricom Ethiopia and the M-Pesa fintech platform, which has over 100 million daily transactions and 38 million customers in Kenya [4] - For the six months ending September 30, 2025, Safaricom's service revenue in Kenya increased by 9.3%, driven by a 14% growth in M-Pesa revenue [4]
Lorenzo Grandi, STMicroelectronics’ President and CFO to speak at Barclays investor conference
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:00
Group 1 - Lorenzo Grandi, President and CFO of STMicroelectronics, will speak at the Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference on December 11, 2025 [1] - The conference will be held in San Francisco at 7.25pm CET / 10.25am U.S. Pacific Time [1] - A live webcast of the conference will be available on ST's website and can be replayed until December 25, 2025 [2] Group 2 - STMicroelectronics employs 50,000 individuals and operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the semiconductor industry [3] - The company collaborates with over 200,000 customers and numerous partners to create products and solutions that promote sustainability [3] - STMicroelectronics aims to achieve carbon neutrality in all direct and indirect emissions and plans to source 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2027 [3]
Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:00
Core Viewpoint - Cornish Metals Inc. has successfully obtained shareholder approval for the reorganization of its corporate structure through a court-approved plan of arrangement, facilitating the transfer of shares to Cornish Metals plc in the UK [1][2][3]. Shareholder Approval - The special resolution for the arrangement received overwhelming support, with 99.95% of votes cast by shareholders present or represented by proxy at the meeting [2]. - Approval also included 99.91% of votes from shareholders, stock option holders, and performance share unit holders voting as a single class [2]. - The required approvals to proceed with the arrangement have been fully obtained [2]. Arrangement Details - The arrangement involves shareholders transferring their Cornish Canada Shares to Cornish Metals plc in exchange for new shares at a ratio of one Cornish UK Share for every ten Cornish Canada Shares [3]. - Any shareholder with fewer than ten Cornish Canada Shares will have their allocation rounded down to the nearest whole number [3]. Procedural Information - Detailed procedures for the exchange of shares are outlined in the management information circular dated October 22, 2025, which is available on the company's website [4]. - Registered shareholders must complete and return the Letter of Transmittal along with their share certificates as per the instructions provided [5]. Court Approval Process - The arrangement requires final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, with a hearing scheduled for December 11, 2025 [6][7]. - An interim order was previously obtained to authorize the meeting and related matters [7]. Timetable of Events - The arrangement is expected to close on December 16, 2025, with the admission of Cornish UK Shares to trading on AIM anticipated on December 18, 2025 [8][9]. - Key dates include the delisting of Cornish Canada Shares and the suspension of trading on AIM, both set for December 16, 2025 [9]. Company Overview - Cornish Metals is focused on advancing the South Crofty tin project, which is a high-grade tin resource located in Cornwall, UK, and is permitted for underground mining [11]. - The project is positioned to potentially become the first primary tin producer in Europe or North America, addressing the critical mineral demand in electronic devices [11].
Successful 2025 Nalunaq gold mine drilling programme - 1,840 g/t of gold over 0.5m in Mountain Block derisks near-term production and expansion of the Main Vein at depth
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 07:00
Core Insights - Amaroq Ltd. has successfully completed its 2025 drilling program at the Nalunaq gold mine, reporting high-grade gold intersections, including 1,840 g/t over 0.5 meters, which derisks near-term production and supports expansion of the Main Vein at depth [2][6][16] - The exploration results confirm the extension of the Main Vein down-dip, indicating significant potential for further resource growth beyond previously identified areas [3][4][16] Exploration Results - A total of 2,127 meters of underground resource conversion drilling was completed, with 62% intersecting the mineralized Main Vein, yielding a weighted average grade of 87.6 g/t Au, which is higher than the resource model predictions [6][10] - Surface drilling has confirmed the Main Vein structure extends approximately 700 meters down-dip from previously mined areas, indicating additional upside potential [6][15][17] Resource Estimates - The current Mineral Resource includes 158 koz (151.5 Kt at 32.4 g/t Au) Indicated and 326 koz (348 Kt at 29.2 g/t Au) Inferred, with an Exploration Target of approximately 600,000 to 2.3 million tonnes at grades between 10–30 g/t Au in underexplored areas [8][41] - An updated geological model will be developed incorporating all 2025 drilling results ahead of the planned Mineral Resource Estimate update (MRE5) in Q1 2026 [13][19] Ongoing Activities - The company is continuing its exploration activities through the winter season, focusing on both resource conversion and further surface testing to expand the known mineralized envelope [19][20] - A westward exploration drive is being advanced to assess the potential to broaden the Mountain Block mineral corridor, integrating in-mine resource definition with systematic exploration [20][21]
Agfa announces additional measures to adjust the cost base of its traditional film activities to the reality in the market
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 06:45
Core Insights - Agfa is implementing additional measures to adjust the cost base of its traditional film activities due to an accelerated decline in the global market for traditional film products, particularly medical film [1][2][4] - The original plan announced in November 2024 is being expanded and executed more rapidly in response to market conditions [2][3] Company Actions - The additional measures are set to be executed in 2026 and 2027, potentially impacting up to 145 employees in Belgium [3] - Agfa aims to minimize forced redundancies by utilizing natural staff turnover and promoting re-employment opportunities [3] Market Context - The global market for traditional film products has experienced a sharp decline over the past year, necessitating strong measures to ensure the company's future [4] - Agfa reported a turnover of 1,138 million euros in 2024, indicating its significant presence in the imaging technology sector [4]
Sampo plc’s share buybacks 3 December 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 06:30
Core Viewpoint - Sampo plc has initiated a share buyback program, acquiring a total of 261,145 A shares on December 3, 2025, as part of a broader plan to repurchase up to EUR 150 million worth of shares [1][2]. Group 1: Share Buyback Details - On December 3, 2025, Sampo plc acquired 261,145 A shares at a daily weighted average price of EUR 10.02 [1]. - The buyback occurred across multiple markets, with the highest volume on the XHEL market, totaling 123,962 shares at an average price of EUR 10.01 [1]. - The share buyback program commenced on November 6, 2025, following an announcement made on November 5, 2025 [1]. Group 2: Ownership and Compliance - Following the transactions, Sampo plc now holds a total of 4,809,603 A shares, which represents 0.18% of the total shares outstanding [2]. - The buyback program is conducted in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 [1].