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The Future I want to Build | Aethen Thomas Varghese | TEDxLife Valley International School
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-03 16:59
A few years ago in UAE, a young girl got on her school bus like she did every day. But that day, she fell asleep and was forgotten. The bus was locked.No one checked. By the time she was found, it was too late. She didn't return home.Imagine if something as simple as a motion sensor or a smart bus checking system had been in place. This wouldn't have happened. Technology could have saved her life.But my name is Ethan Thomas VGIS here to talk to you about the future I want to build. Technology isn't just abo ...
Vicat - 2026 Financial Communication agenda
Globenewswire· 2025-12-03 15:58
Financial Communication Agenda - The Vicat Group has announced a revised schedule for its financial communications in 2026, with the full-year 2025 results now set to be released on February 16, 2026, after the market close [1][2] - The quiet period preceding the full-year 2025 results will begin on January 17, 2026 [2] Upcoming Events - Annual General Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2026 [2] - First-quarter 2026 sales will be reported on May 4, 2026, after the market close, with a quiet period starting on April 19, 2026 [2] - Half-year 2026 results are set for July 29, 2026, after the market close, with a quiet period beginning on June 29, 2026 [2] - Nine-month 2026 sales will be announced on November 5, 2026, after the market close, with a quiet period starting on October 21, 2026 [2] Company Overview - Vicat has been a significant player in the mineral and biosourced building materials industry for 170 years and is listed on the Euronext Paris market as part of the SBF 120 Index [4] - The company is primarily controlled by the founding Merceron-Vicat family and aims for carbon neutrality in its value chain by 2050 [4] - Vicat operates in three main business lines: Cement, Ready-Mixed Concrete, and Aggregates, and is present in 12 countries with nearly 10,000 employees [4] - The company generated consolidated sales of €3,884 million in 2024 and is focused on developing a circular economy model to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry [4]
American Resources Corporation Secures $5 Million Credit Facility with Old National Bank to Procure Rare Earth and Critical Mineral Feedstocks
Accessnewswire· 2025-12-03 13:45
Core Insights - American Resources Corporation has secured a $5 million inventory line of credit with Old National Bank to enhance its supply chain for critical minerals [1] - The credit facility will finance the procurement of end-of-life materials, manufacturing scrap, ores, and concentrates for processing into high-value mineral feedstock [1] Company Overview - American Resources Corporation is focused on developing innovative solutions for the extraction, processing, and recycling of rare earth elements and critical minerals from sustainable sources [1] - The company aims to strengthen the domestic supply of rare earth and critical minerals through its partnership with ReElement Technologies [1] Industry Context - The initiative supports U.S. circular economy efforts by increasing the supply of critical minerals necessary for various industries [1] - The move is significant for the critical mineral supply chain, which is essential for technological advancements and sustainability [1]
Aduro Clean Technologies Collaborates with ECOCE to Advance Recycling of Flexible Plastic Packaging in Mexico
Globenewswire· 2025-12-03 13:00
Core Viewpoint - Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. and ECOCE have entered into a multi-year collaboration to evaluate Hydrochemolytic™ Technology (HCT) as a chemical recycling solution for flexible and mixed plastic packaging in Mexico, addressing a significant waste challenge in the country [1][4][10] Company Overview - Aduro Clean Technologies is focused on transforming lower value feedstocks into valuable resources using its patented Hydrochemolytic™ technology, which operates at moderate temperatures to convert waste plastics into liquid hydrocarbons suitable for petrochemical feedstocks [1][5][12] - ECOCE is a non-profit organization that manages Mexico's national packaging recycling plan, emphasizing the circular economy and sustainability in collaboration with the food and beverage industry [2][11] Collaboration Details - The collaboration aims to evaluate the application of HCT on real post-consumer flexible plastic packaging sourced through ECOCE's collection systems, with Aduro conducting structured testing to assess processability and product quality [3][7] - The partnership will begin in January 2026 and will involve a phased program where findings will guide future steps and potential business models for HCT-based recycling solutions in Mexico [8][9] Industry Context - Mexico generates approximately 60 kilograms of plastic waste per person annually, totaling an estimated six to seven million tonnes, with flexible plastic packaging being a rapidly growing category that poses recycling challenges [4][10] - The collaboration is positioned to address the difficulties in recycling flexible plastics, which often consist of multiple polymers and are not easily processed by existing systems, leading to high rates of incineration and landfill disposal [4][10]
The Trillion Dollar Waste Problem and the SMX Proof Layer That Solves It
Accessnewswire· 2025-12-02 18:15
Contact Us Back to the Newsroom The Trillion Dollar Waste Problem and the SMX Proof Layer That Solves It Tuesday, 02 December 2025 01:15 PM Topic:Â Company Update NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / The world doesn't have a waste problem because it creates too much waste. It has a waste problem because it can't see what it creates. Every year, trillions of dollars in usable materials move through global waste streams without proper identification, tracking, or valuation. Plastics ...
AirJoule Technologies Identifies Nexus Data Centers as AI Hyperscale Developer and Advances Existing MOU Toward First Deployment of Onsite Water Purchase Agreement Using Waste Heat from Planned Nexus Data Centers Campus Under Construction in Hubbard, Texas
Globenewswire· 2025-12-02 13:00
Core Insights - AirJoule Technologies has identified Nexus Data Centers as its partner for deploying the AirJoule systems, which will utilize waste heat to produce distilled water at an industrial scale [1][2] - The initial deployment is expected to occur at Nexus' mega campus in Hubbard, Texas, in the second half of 2026, leveraging waste heat from data center operations [2][5] - This collaboration highlights the integration of circular economy principles in addressing water security challenges faced by AI hyperscale data centers [3][5] Deployment and Technology - The AirJoule system employs metal-organic frameworks, recognized in the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, to convert waste heat into high purity distilled water [2][5] - A field demonstration system was previously deployed in Hubbard to validate the technology's performance under real-world conditions, which has been crucial for preparing the upcoming deployment [4][6] Market Strategy and Validation - The partnership with Nexus reinforces AirJoule's strategy of targeting large-scale industrial water consumers, particularly in the data center sector, which uses millions of gallons of water daily [6][7] - AirJoule's technology is positioned to provide a sustainable solution for water needs in data centers, aligning with the growing emphasis on water sustainability in the industry [6][8] Commercial Pipeline - Beyond data centers, AirJoule is in discussions with various sectors, including advanced manufacturing, food and beverage, and residential developers in water-stressed regions, indicating a broadening commercial pipeline [7][8] - Successful deployment at Nexus is expected to accelerate additional commercial commitments from prospective customers [8]
Amerigo’s Minera Valle Central (MVC) Receives Prestigious 2025 Circular Awards in Chile
Globenewswire· 2025-12-02 12:30
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARG; OTCQX: ARREF) (“Amerigo” or the “Company”) is proud to announce that Minera Valle Central (“MVC”), the Company’s 100% owned operation located near Rancagua, Chile, has been awarded the 2025 Circular Awards in the Energy Challenge category, a leading recognition in Chile for circular economy practices. This prestigious award highlights organizations that show measurable impact in sustainability, innovation and le ...
Amerigo's Minera Valle Central (MVC) Receives Prestigious 2025 Circular Awards in Chile
Globenewswire· 2025-12-02 12:30
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARG; OTCQX: ARREF) (“Amerigo” or the “Company”) is proud to announce that Minera Valle Central (“MVC”), the Company’s 100% owned operation located near Rancagua, Chile, has been awarded the 2025 Circular Awards in the Energy Challenge category, a leading recognition in Chile for circular economy practices. This prestigious award highlights organizations that show measurable impact in sustainability, innovation and le ...
CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials sign the definitive agreement establishing a strategic partnership to the large-scale deployment of CARBIOS’s PET biorecycling technology in Asia
Globenewswire· 2025-12-02 07:45
Core Points - CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials have established a strategic partnership for the large-scale deployment of CARBIOS's PET biorecycling technology in Asia, starting with a PET biorecycling plant in China [1][2][3] Company Overview - CARBIOS is a biotechnology company focused on developing biological solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of plastics and textiles, aiming to prevent plastic pollution and promote a circular economy [2][3] - The company has two main technologies: PET biorecycling and PLA biodegradation, with an operational industrial demonstration plant since 2021 [2] Partnership Details - The joint venture will construct a PET biorecycling plant in Haining, Zhejiang province, with a processing capacity of 50,000 tons of PET waste [3] - Wankai will hold a 70% stake in the joint venture, while CARBIOS will retain 30% [3] - The estimated construction cost of the plant is €115 million, financed by 30% equity and 70% debt, with all debt guaranteed by Wankai [3] Future Plans - Construction of the plant is expected to begin in Q1 2026, with commissioning targeted for Q1 2027 [3] - CARBIOS has committed to exclusively license its PET depolymerization technology in Asia to Wankai for three years, with potential extensions based on additional capacity agreements [3] Financial Commitment - Wankai will subscribe to a capital increase of €5 million in CARBIOS S.A. before June 2, 2026, at a share price of €8.0947, reflecting a 10% discount [3]
Ecolomondo Releases its Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the Third Quarter of 2025
Thenewswire· 2025-11-28 14:00
Core Insights - Ecolomondo Corporation has made significant progress in ramping up its Hawkesbury Thermal Decomposition facility, achieving key milestones in production and sales of recovered carbon black (rCB) and tire-derived oil (TDO) [2][5][11] Financial Performance - For the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, Ecolomondo reported revenues of $415,192, a 263% increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by sales of end-products and tipping fees [11] - The company generated record gross revenues of $224,175 in September 2025, marking a 325% increase over September 2024 [11] - Losses from operations totaled $1,773,919 for the quarter, an increase from a loss of $1,303,500 in the same period of 2024, primarily due to increased expenses related to ramp-up activities [11] Production and Sales Milestones - The Hawkesbury TDP facility has seen increased production output, performing 30 batches in October 2025, compared to 17, 33, and 29 in the previous three quarters [4] - The main off-take customer for rCB approved the quality of the product, leading to an initial order of 23 metric tons, followed by additional orders, indicating strong demand [3] - Sales of rCB reached $243,053 in Q3 2025, a remarkable increase of 2690% from $8,713 in the same period of 2024 [5] Strategic Developments - Ecolomondo appointed a new Chief Technology Officer, Mario Mantaci, to oversee technology development and optimization, focusing on the ramp-up of the Hawkesbury facility [6] - The company aims for full ramp-up of the facility by July 2026, with ongoing investments planned to enhance operations [13] Environmental Impact - The TDP process is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with the Hawkesbury facility projected to cut CO2 emissions by 15,000 tons annually [17]