Billings, Montana, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a leader in advanced treatment and resource recovery technology for livestock and organic waste, issued an Update and Outlook and announced a Shareholder Call for July 1, 2025. The full update can be found on Bion's website at Bion Update and Outlook. Shareholder Call: 7:00PM ET, July 1, 2025 Zoom Link (will also be on Bion's website on the day of the call, along with dial-in instructions) https://us06 ...

Core Insights - Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. has completed the Technology-Optimization Report for its Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) at Fair Oaks, IN, demonstrating significant advancements in technology and operational efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Technology and Operations - The optimized ARS is stable, reliable, and scalable, achieving ammonia reduction targets while evaporating one-third less water than previously anticipated, leading to improved economics and lower fertilizer production costs [2][4]. - The report details over a decade of ARS development, highlighting the collaboration with Buflovak, an engineering firm specializing in evaporation and separation processes, during the optimization phase [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Operational improvements from the Fair Oaks optimization indicate that operating costs for a full-scale commercial system will be approximately 25% lower than previously modeled, which will also significantly reduce fertilizer production costs [4]. - Modeled capital costs are expected to decrease substantially, enhancing the overall economic viability of the ARS [4]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The company is evaluating over two dozen potential projects to identify the best fit for initial fertilizer offtake agreements, aiming to supply organic nitrogen fertilizer to growers during the 2026 growing season [5][6]. - Bion's ARS aligns with global trends towards circular economy models and low-carbon agriculture, addressing environmental concerns related to ammonia emissions from organic waste [6].

Core Viewpoint - Euro Manganese Inc. has successfully closed a financing package totaling approximately C$11.3 million (A$12.3 million) to support the development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project following shareholder approval at the Annual General and Special Meeting [2][3][6] Financing Details - The financing package includes a private placement of common shares and CHESS Depositary Interests amounting to C$9.8 million (A$10.8 million) and a Share Purchase Plan raising A$1.5 million (C$1.4 million) [2][5][10] - The Placement involved the issuance of 54,578,350 New Securities, including 39,671,662 New Shares at C$0.18 each and 14,906,688 New CDIs at A$0.195 each [5][10] - The Share Purchase Plan consisted of 7,692,307 New CDIs at A$0.195 each, generating gross proceeds of A$1.5 million [10][11] Key Investors - Significant participation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Eric Sprott, with EBRD acquiring 21,400,000 units for C$3,852,000, increasing its ownership to 17.48% [18][19] - Eric Sprott acquired 16,666,666 units for C$3,000,000, representing approximately 11.7% of the outstanding shares on a non-diluted basis [21][22] Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the financing will be allocated to the ongoing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project, including customer engagements, operation of the demonstration plant, and advancing permitting [3][6] Option Grant - The company granted stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants to purchase up to 7,020,000 common shares at an exercise price of CAD$0.19, with vesting schedules outlined [24][25] Company Overview - Euro Manganese is focused on producing high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry, advancing the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic, and exploring opportunities in Bécancour, Québec [27][28]

Euro Manganese Announces Results of Annual General and Special MeetingMay 15, 2025 6:10 PM EDT | Source: Euro Manganese Inc.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "EMN") is pleased to announce that shareholders have voted in favour of all matters of business brought before them at the Company's Annual General & Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held on May 15, 2025. Detailed results o ...