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Fortuna to present at Mining Forum Americas 2025 in Colorado Springs, USA
Globenewswire· 2025-09-02 09:00
Core Viewpoint - Fortuna Mining Corp. will participate in the Mining Forum Americas, a significant event for precious commodity equities and their investors, taking place from September 14 to 17, 2025 [1][2]. Company Overview - Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious metals mining company operating three mines and holding exploration projects in Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico, Peru, and the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal [3]. - The company emphasizes sustainability in its operations, focusing on efficient production, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility while producing gold and silver [3]. Event Details - Jorge A. Ganoza, the President and CEO of Fortuna, will present at the Mining Forum Americas on September 15 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time [2]. - The Mining Forum Americas is recognized as the world's oldest and largest gathering of precious commodity equities, showcasing a significant portion of publicly traded gold and silver companies [2].
Ohmyhome (OMH) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-02 02:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the first half of 2025, the company reported an EBITDA of $19.1 million, a significant decrease from $46.6 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting industry-wide margin compression due to falling ferrosilicon prices [6][10] - The company recorded a loss per share of $0.0125 for the first half of 2025, indicating a challenging financial environment [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue growth was modest, driven by higher manganese ore volumes, but was offset by lower alloy volumes and weaker prices, particularly for ferrosilicon [5][10] - Manganese alloys and silicon alloys are critical for steel production, with the Sarawak plant producing these alloys as additives to strengthen steel [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ferrosilicon prices have decreased by approximately 10.4% year-on-year compared to the first half of 2024, driven by weaker downstream demand and increased competition from Russian-origin materials [7][8] - Silicon manganese prices have remained stable, supported by stable manganese ore prices, with expectations for firm prices throughout the rest of 2025 and into early 2026 [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on sustainability initiatives, including repurposing by-products to support a circular economy and maintaining ISO certifications for operational standards [12] - The company aims to leverage its competitive edge through access to affordable renewable energy and a strong customer base, positioning itself as a beneficiary in the transition to renewables [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates stabilization of ferrosilicon prices in the near term, as current prices are viewed as unsustainably low [8] - The company is actively monitoring the implementation of a carbon tax in Malaysia, which may impact production costs in the ferroalloy sector [16][17] Other Important Information - The Bootu Creek manganese mine in Australia remains under care and maintenance, with ongoing rehabilitation efforts [9] - The company has successfully refinanced its project finance loans and reduced total debt, aligning with its strategy to lower the debt profile [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the carbon tax in Malaysia impact the ferroalloy sector? - Management indicated that the carbon tax will be introduced by 2026, and OM Sarawak will likely be included under the carbon levy, awaiting further details from authorities [16][17] Question: What are the tariffs on ferrosilicon and manganese alloys exports to the U.S.? - The U.S. does not apply reciprocal tariffs on manganese alloys, while ferrosilicon is subject to a 19% tariff from Malaysia. OM Holdings has a competitive advantage over Brazil and India due to lower tariffs [18] Question: Has OMH implemented any hedging policy on ferroalloy prices? - Currently, the company does not have any hedging policies on ferroalloy prices, as there are no relevant international futures markets [19] Question: How much does the manganese supply from Shippee and Braia contribute? - Shippee's manganese ore supply is primarily exported to China, with an annual traded volume of approximately 420,000 to 460,000 tons. Braia is still under exploration with no current production [20][22]
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Tesla· 2025-09-01 19:15
We’re accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance https://t.co/phlZ9a2NRYTesla (@Tesla):https://t.co/ZA7KCwX7N9 ...
World Solar Challenge tests race cars powered by solar energy
NBC News· 2025-08-30 01:34
Overview of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge - The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a race across the Australian continent, from Darwin to Adelaide, covering nearly 2,000 miles [1] - The challenge involves 34 teams from 18 countries, showcasing futuristic solar-powered cars [1] - Organizers hope the technology developed in the race will eventually be used in consumer vehicles [1] Technological Innovation and Design - The Brunell Solar team from the Netherlands used movable fins to navigate desert crosswinds, reducing drag and increasing efficiency [2][3] - The fins generate lift from crosswinds, creating an extra forward force to improve the car's efficiency [3] - The challenge aims to improve car technology, which has seen limited upgrades in the past 100 years [4] Competition and Results - Team Brunell won this year's race, finishing in just under 35 hours [4] - The University of Michigan's team finished seventh with its car Millennium [5] - The race tests the limits of scientific minds in the harsh Australian outback, requiring grit and determination [4][6]
Energy Conservation for Sustainability | Dr. Arvind Dhingra | TEDxGADVASU
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-29 15:53
Hello everyone. Can we imagine a world without electricity, without petrol, without diesel. It seems scary. Yes, it is scary.And that is wherein comes energy conservation and that is wherein the comes the question of our sustainability. Friends, the energy market of the world today is a staggering US dollar 20 billion. Imagine what is happening around the world.Why we're talking of energy every day in and out for our all our tasks for all our daily routines. We all need energy and this is the driving force ...
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Forbes· 2025-08-28 20:35
79% Of Companies Now Have A Chief Sustainability Officerhttps://t.co/SfOl2on2NQ https://t.co/W0uC5MI8qG ...
CROWN HOLDINGS RECEIVES VALIDATION OF NEW NET-ZERO TARGET THROUGH SBTI
Prnewswire· 2025-08-28 17:30
Core Viewpoint - Crown Holdings, Inc. has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated near-term and new net-zero targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050 [1][2]. Group 1: Sustainability Goals - The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline [2]. - Crown Holdings is one of approximately 1,000 organizations that have set net-zero targets, highlighting its commitment to sustainability [2]. Group 2: Corporate Commitment - The Chairman, President, and CEO of Crown Holdings emphasized the company's unique position to contribute to industry sustainability through emissions reduction and the provision of recyclable products [3]. - The validation from SBTi reinforces the company's commitment to measurable progress in its sustainability initiatives, particularly the Twentyby30 program launched in 2020 [3][4]. Group 3: Collaboration and Progress - The Vice President of Global Sustainability & External Affairs stated that achieving SBTi validation is a critical step in driving emissions reductions across the value chain and collaborating with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders [4]. - Crown Holdings has made significant progress through its Twentyby30 sustainability program, which reflects its strong climate commitment [4].
Find Your X: A Neurobranding Story | Omid Asgari | TEDxTIU
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-28 16:39
How do you feel. Good. Sophia is my friend.He's incredible. She's incredible creation. She's a plant grown in concrete.It's kind of impossible. But let's start with a story and Sophia is going to help me to tell you this story as my personal story in a way. And how did we find our eggs in Sophia's project called Greenment.Sophia, meet the audience. You're happy here, right. Yes.I have a question for you. What is the most sustainable shape in the environment, Sophia. You don't know audience can help what is ...
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Chainlink· 2025-08-28 16:19
Read more about the role the Chainlink Reserve plays in supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of the Chainlink Network:https://t.co/ENs52Qjnn2 ...
Your Unseen Part to Being an Impact-Driven Individual | Uzoma Alika | TEDxSamaru
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-28 15:48
[Music] If you guys realized oil is not exactly very sustainable and selfish in quotes, dubious in quotes, allegedly these um individuals would love to influence the oil sector. So, and I knew that in in no little time I wasn't going to have that stable source of income that I required. And then my story began.I then sought after more sustainable sector that has little or no influence from those people I described earlier. Food is something we need to survive. And I realized that no matter how much anyone t ...