NoneBayern Munich's push towards the top eight of the UEFA Champions League continues on Tuesday against Shakhtar Donetsk at Schalke 04's VELTINS-Arena. The Ukrainian giants play their domestic home games in Lviv but have found a home in Germany for European encounters owing to Russia's ongoing conflict against Ukraine. Hirnyky blew a 2-0 lead against PSV Eindhoven to lose 3-2 late on against the Dutch outfit while Marino Pusic's side are third in the domestic standings with a four-point deficit on Dynamo Kyiv. In Europe, Shakhtar have won three of their four most recent UCL games when playing as the home side with seven wins from eight back in Ukraine when at home. Bayern saw off Heidenheim in the Bundesliga over the weekend after dropping out of the DFB Pokal to Bayer Leverkusen last week. Vincent Kompany's men lead the way in the German top flight with 33 points from a possible 39 and lead the way in attack as well as defense. A strong recent run has coincided with an upturn in Champions League form which included a win over Paris Saint-Germain but they are winless in five away games in Europe with four losses in that time. Here are our storylines, how you can watch the match and more: How to watch and odds Date: Tuesday, December 10 | Time: 3 p.m. ET Location: VELTINS-Arena - Gelsenkirchen, Germany Watch: Paramount+ Odds: Shakhtar +2000; Draw +700; Bayern -700 League phase so far The Ukrainian hosts are in 26th place with four points after five matchdays in Europe's premier competition, losing 3-2 against PSV Eindhoven on Nov. 27, while the Bavarians are in 13th place with nine points and beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on Nov. 26. The Bavarians are just one point from eighth-placed Monaco, who occupy the final automatic qualification spot for the Champions League round of 16, and they are in fact just three points from third-placed Barcelona. Team news Shakhtar: Pedrinho and Pedro Henrique are both suspended while Dmytro Riznyk could have a four-man defense of Irakli Azarovi, Mykola Matviyenko, Valeriy Bondar and Yukhym Konoplya in front of him for this one. Without Pedrinho, Oleksandr Zubkov, Danylo Sikan and Kevin will likely be the attacking unit selected by Pusic here. Possible Shakhtar XI: Riznyk; Konoplia, Bondar, Matviyenko, Azarovi; Bondarenko, Kryskiv, Sudakov; Zubkov, Sikan, Kevin. Bayern: Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito and Josip Stanisic and Manuel Neuer ae all out. Kompany may go with Sacha Boey, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae and Raphael Guerreiro at the back with Sven Ulreich in goal. Joao Palhinha, Harry Kane and Kingsley Coman ae all out so Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller should be in attack with Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka in midfield. Possible Bayern XI: Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Sane; Muller. Prediction Even without Kane and a few other regulars, Bayern should win this one fairly easily and take another step towards the knockout phase against a Shakhtar team that is logically a fading force given its difficult current circumstances. Pick: Shakhtar 0, Bayern 3
Qatar tribune QNA zurich FIFA has announced that the World Cup Qatar 2022 achieved record-breaking global viewership and delivered significant results in sustainability. The announcement was part of a report published by FIFA, in partnership with Qatar 2022 and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The report is the most comprehensive in the tournament’s history, outlining the expected outcomes and comparing them with the sustainability strategy developed for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The report, prepared in line with Global Reporting Initiative standards, highlights the achievements and challenges of the 79 initiatives in the sustainability strategy. The report reveals that five billion fans globally engaged with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, a record number that far exceeded previous tournaments. Independent global companies reported that the 2022 World Cup was the biggest in the events 94-year history. The Secretary General for FIFA Matthias Grafstrom stated, “Organizing the world’s largest sporting event, the pinnacle of our competitions, has a massive impact. Years of preparation and a wide range of stakeholders are involved, with enormous potential for positive change and a meaningful legacy in the host country.” He added, “The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has fully leveraged this potential, achieving numerous unprecedented successes, particularly in the sustainable management of events.” Copy 01/12/2024 10None
The No. 24 Kansas State Wildcats , led by quarterback Avery Johnson , face the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones , led by quarterback Rocco Becht on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 (11/30/24) at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV . You can also watch via a subscription to Sling TV , which is offering half off your first month. Here’s what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Week 14 Who: Kansas State vs. Iowa State When: Saturday, Nov. 30 (11/30/24) Where: Jack Trice Stadium Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: FOX Live stream: fuboTV (free trial) , DirecTV Stream (free trial) *** Here are the best streaming options for college football this season: Fubo TV (free trial): fuboTV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS. DirecTV Stream (free trial) : DirecTV Stream carries ESPN, FOX, NBC and CBS. Sling TV ( $25 off the first month) - Sling TV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC and NBC. ESPN+ ($9.99 a month): ESPN+ carries college football games each weekend for only $9.99 a month. These games are exclusive to the platform. Peacock TV ($5.99 a month): Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including Big Ten Saturday Night. Peacock will also stream Notre Dame home games. Certain games will be streamed exclusively on Peacock this year as well. Paramount+ (free trial): Paramount Plus will live stream college football games airing on CBS this year. *** Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press: Kansas State (8-3, 5-3 Big 12, No. 24 CFP) at No. 17 Iowa State (9-2, 6-2, No. 18), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST (Fox) BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa State by 3. Series record: Iowa State leads 53-50-4. WHAT’S AT STAKE? It’s “Farmageddon,” the rivalry game that plays off the two schools' agricultural roots. Iowa State more than likely makes the Big 12 championship game with a win. Kansas State is among nine teams still mathematically alive for the title game, but it would need to win and get a lot of help. The teams have split close games the past two years. KEY MATCHUP Iowa State offensive line vs. Kansas State defensive line. The Cyclones will have to play one of their best games against the most stout defensive line in the conference. Iowa State has done a good job protecting the mobile Rocco Becht, allowing 14 sacks in 11 games, but the run game has averaged over 4 yards per carry just once in the last four games. The Wildcats are second in the Big 12 with 30 sacks and first in run defense, though Cincinnati gouged them for big gainers last week. PLAYERS TO WATCH Kansas State: RB DJ Giddens has run for a combined 276 yards on 29 carries the last two games and is averaging 115 yards per game for the season. He could put up some more big numbers against a defense that ranks 15th against the run in the 16-team Big 12. Iowa State: RB Carson Hansen has been a revelation in his second year in the program. The Cyclones split carries among three backs, so his numbers don’t jump off the page. But he picks up and tough yards and, with nine touchdowns in the last six games, has become Iowa State’s first option near the goal line. Last week he threw a 26-yard halfback pass to set up the winning touchdown against Utah. FACTS & FIGURES Cyclones are looking to go 7-0 in night games. K-State is playing its ninth regular-season night game, most by a Big 12 team since the conference began play in 1996. ... Becht has thrown a touchdown pass in a school-record 15 straight games. ... ISU WR Jayden Higgins, with 1,015 yards, is the seventh receiver in program history to go over 1,000 in a season. ... K-State DE Brendan Mott, an Iowa native, is first in the Big 12 with 8.5 sacks. ... K-State has 27 rushing plays of 20-plus yards, tied for fourth in the nation. ISU’s defense has allowed 13 runs of 20-plus yards, ranking sixth. (The Associated Press contributed to this report) Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.
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Ruling on Monday after an emergency hearing at Belfast High Court, judge Mr Justice McAlinden rejected loyalist activist Jamie Bryson’s application for leave for a full judicial review hearing against Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. The judge said Mr Bryson, who represented himself as a personal litigant, had “very ably argued” his case with “perseverance and cogency”, and had raised some issues of law that caused him “some concern”. However, he found against him on the three grounds of challenge against Mr Benn. Mr Bryson had initially asked the court to grant interim relief in his challenge to prevent Tuesday’s democratic consent motion being heard in the Assembly, pending the hearing of a full judicial review. However, he abandoned that element of his leave application during proceedings on Monday, after the judge made clear he would be “very reluctant” to do anything that would be “trespassing into the realms” of a democratically elected Assembly. Mr Bryson had challenged Mr Benn’s move to initiate the democratic consent process that is required under the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework deal to extend the trading arrangements that apply to Northern Ireland. The previously stated voting intentions of the main parties suggest that Stormont MLAs will vote to continue the measures for another four years when they convene to debate the motion on Tuesday. After the ruling, Mr Bryson told the court he intended to appeal to the Court of Appeal. Any hearing was not expected to come later on Monday. In applying for leave, the activist’s argument was founded on three key grounds. The first was the assertion that Mr Benn failed to make sufficient efforts to ensure Stormont’s leaders undertook a public consultation exercise in Northern Ireland before the consent vote. The second was that the Secretary of State allegedly failed to demonstrate he had paid special regard to protecting Northern Ireland’s place in the UK customs territory in triggering the vote. The third ground centred on law changes introduced by the previous UK government earlier this year, as part of its Safeguarding the Union deal to restore powersharing at Stormont. He claimed that if the amendments achieved their purpose, namely, to safeguard Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom, then it would be unlawful to renew and extend post-Brexit trading arrangements that have created economic barriers between the region and the rest of the UK. In 2023, the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the trading arrangements for Northern Ireland are lawful. The appellants in the case argued that legislation passed at Westminster to give effect to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement conflicted with the 1800 Acts of Union that formed the United Kingdom, particularly article six of that statute guaranteeing unfettered trade within the UK. The Supreme Court found that while article six of the Acts of Union has been “modified” by the arrangements, that was done with the express will of a sovereign parliament, and so therefore was lawful. Mr Bryson contended that amendments made to the Withdrawal Agreement earlier this year, as part of the Safeguarding the Union measures proposed by the Government to convince the DUP to return to powersharing, purport to reassert and reinforce Northern Ireland’s constitutional status in light of the Supreme Court judgment. He told the court that it was “quite clear” there was “inconsistency” between the different legal provisions. “That inconsistency has to be resolved – there is an arguable case,” he told the judge. However, Dr Tony McGleenan KC, representing the Government, described Mr Bryson’s argument as “hopeless” and “not even arguable”. He said all three limbs of the case had “no prospect of success and serve no utility”. He added: “This is a political argument masquerading as a point of constitutional law and the court should see that for what it is.” After rising to consider the arguments, Justice McAlinden delivered his ruling shortly after 7pm. The judge dismissed the application on the first ground around the lack consultation, noting that such an exercise was not a “mandatory” obligation on Mr Benn. On the second ground, he said there were “very clear” indications that the Secretary of State had paid special regard to the customs territory issues. On the final ground, Justice McAlinden found there was no inconsistency with the recent legislative amendments and the position stated in the Supreme Court judgment. “I don’t think any such inconsistency exists,” he said. He said the amendments were simply a “restatement” of the position as set out by the Supreme Court judgment, and only served to confirm that replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol with the Windsor Framework had not changed the constitutional fact that Article Six of the Acts of Union had been lawfully “modified” by post-Brexit trading arrangements. “It does no more than that,” he said. The framework, and its predecessor the NI Protocol, require checks and customs paperwork on goods moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. Under the arrangements, which were designed to ensure no hardening of the Irish land border post-Brexit, Northern Ireland continues to follow many EU trade and customs rules. This has proved highly controversial, with unionists arguing the system threatens Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom. Advocates of the arrangements say they help insulate the region from negative economic consequences of Brexit. A dispute over the so-called Irish Sea border led to the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2022, when the DUP withdrew then-first minister Paul Givan from the coalition executive. The impasse lasted two years and ended in January when the Government published its Safeguarding the Union measures. Under the terms of the framework, a Stormont vote must be held on articles five to 10 of the Windsor Framework, which underpin the EU trade laws in force in Northern Ireland, before they expire. The vote must take place before December 17. Based on the numbers in the Assembly, MLAs are expected to back the continuation of the measures for another four years, even though unionists are likely to oppose the move. DUP leader Gavin Robinson has already made clear his party will be voting against continuing the operation of the Windsor Framework. Unlike other votes on contentious issues at Stormont, the motion does not require cross-community support to pass. If it is voted through with a simple majority, the arrangements are extended for four years. In that event, the Government is obliged to hold an independent review of how the framework is working. If it wins cross-community support, which is a majority of unionists and a majority of nationalists, then it is extended for eight years. The chances of it securing such cross-community backing are highly unlikely.None
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Article content The recent announcement of a temporary GST/HST holiday on select food purchases, running from Dec. 14 to Feb. 15, has drawn significant attention. Recommended Videos While the move has been framed as a helpful measure for Canadians during the holidays and the challenging winter months, it is critical to unpack its implications. Beyond the political spin, the economic reality of this measure deserves closer scrutiny. The government’s narrative suggests substantial relief for Canadians. However, the actual savings may be far more modest. For groceries, the average Canadian household stands to save just $4.51 in taxes over the two months, while dining out could offer $19.51 in tax savings. While every dollar counts, the idea that this measure will lead to significant financial relief is overstated unless one is a frequent purchaser of high-ticket alcohol or luxury dining options. For most, this “GST vacation” is more a token gesture than transformative economic aid. Restaurants are likely to gain the most from this policy. Canadians already spend a record $187 per month dining out, and the tax break might encourage more to opt for dining services rather than home cooking. Meanwhile, the cost of staples like ground beef at the grocery store is unlikely to change. Paradoxically, someone ordering a $29 burger meal through Uber Eats might see greater savings than someone cooking a homemade holiday meal. This prioritization raises questions about the measure’s alignment with its intended purpose. The holidays are traditionally a time for home cooking, celebrating with unique, meaningful meals surrounded by loved ones. This policy, by making dining out more attractive, risks undermining the cultural and economic value of cooking at home. At its core, taxing food at grocery stores remains a controversial practice. Food is a necessity, and imposing taxes on it is widely regarded as regressive and, some argue, even immoral. While the temporary removal of GST on some grocery items is welcome, its short-term nature creates confusion and potentially inflationary pressures. Retail food pricing operates on razor-thin margins, where pricing strategies hinge on pennies. A two-month tax exemption introduces uncertainty, as grocers might adjust prices upward to offset the perceived tax void, exacerbating food inflation. A permanent exemption, by contrast, would have avoided such unintended consequences, providing clarity and stability for both consumers and retailers. On top of this, direct cash transfers, like the government’s decision to give $250 to millions of Canadians, can inadvertently fuel inflation. Injecting more money into the economy without addressing underlying structural issues in food supply chains creates excess demand, which inevitably leads to higher prices. While this might provide short-term relief, it risks making food affordability an even greater challenge for everyone in the long term. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Quebec is currently the only province requiring signage to indicate which grocery items are taxed, offering a level of transparency that is absent elsewhere in Canada. Without such clarity, Canadians may struggle to understand which items are exempt and when. The temporary nature of the policy compounds this confusion, leaving many in the dark about how much they are actually saving – or even what qualifies for the exemption. Trudeau’s GST holiday casts him in the role of Canada’s Santa Claus, delivering a modest gift to Canadians. While this measure is likely to be appreciated by many, its short-term and poorly targeted nature raises serious concerns. Inadvertently, it may encourage dining out over home cooking and introduce inflationary risks to food pricing. The gesture, though well-intentioned, is shortsighted. What Canadians truly need is long-term, structural change to food taxation policies–not fleeting measures that complicate an already strained food economy. A permanent GST exemption on all grocery items would have been a far more effective solution, avoiding the confusion and potential harm caused by this temporary measure. In the end, Canadians deserve more than a holiday-season band-aid. Addressing food affordability and food inflation requires thoughtful, comprehensive policies – not a short-lived tax holiday and direct cash payments that risk becoming a Trojan horse for higher prices. – Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and co-host of The Food Professor PodcastKaleb Johnson rushes 35 times for 164 yards in Iowa's 29-13 victory over Maryland
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Malvern, Pennsylvania (USA), Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rajant Corporation , the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, and Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS), a Kinetic Mesh Partner (KMP) together with Tabbara Electronics, a Kinetic Mesh Distributor (KMD), have secured a key robotic connectivity project using Rajant ES1 BreadCrumb® nodes for a strategic government-owned client in UAE. The UAE client was battling to provide a rapidly deployable, resilient, and secure wireless network to its quadruped Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot for remote inspection, monitoring, and critical maintenance tasks in sensitive industrial environments while complying with local regulations. Other traditional and non-traditional networks were considered and failed. Rajant had the solution with continuous connectivity anywhere Spot was required to go. According to Mr. Mohamad Tabbara - CEO at HSCS, “One of the key characteristics of the project was to build a special mounting arrangement on the Spot robot to ensure full maneuverability of its robotic arm. Movement must be robust and offer an unobstructed view of the infrared camera. Rajant, together with HSC, worked to customize a tailor-made solution fulfilling the client requirements from the technical & operational aspects.” Ms. Sana Kanaan – VP at Tabbara Electronics adds, “Safe and secure tele-remote operation of Spot is crucial in sensitive and hard-to-reach environments to keep people out of harm’s way and improve productivity and safety. Wireless and simple-to-use Rajant BreadCrumb radio nodes are designed from the ground up for such tasks. Moreover, whether it is the ES1 or any of Rajant’s BreadCrumbs, these nodes can grow with the capacity needs of the UAE client for future applications and deliver cost-saving efficiencies to the client’s operation.” “As AI & robotics are evolving industrial operations, Rajant and its local UAE partners continue to support this transformation by providing true M2M AI-powered Kinetic Mesh networks for achieving better operational & business efficiency”, shares Waqas Ansar, Rajant Director of Sales ME. Rajant will be represented at Intersec 2025 in Tabarra Electronics’ booth SA, A29. Stop by and meet us there, or book an appointment beforehand. ### About Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS) Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS) is a leading provider of integrated security and communication solutions in the UAE. With a focus on delivering state-of-the-art technologies, HSCS specializes in tailored systems for critical infrastructure, government, and industrial operations. By combining innovation with expertise, HSCS empowers clients to achieve operational excellence and enhance safety across dynamic environments. About Tabbara Electronics Tabbara Electronics is a premier distributor of advanced communication and security solutions, serving the EMEA region. With decades of experience, Tabbara Electronics offers a robust portfolio of products, including mission-critical wireless communication systems, surveillance solutions, and AI-powered analytics. Partnering with global technology leaders, Tabbara Electronics ensures reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and connectivity for their clients. For media, contact Ms. Loubna Tabbara, loubna@tabbara-electronics.com . Rajant Corporation Rajant Corporation is the broadband communications technology company that invented Kinetic Mesh® networking, BreadCrumb® wireless nodes, and InstaMesh® networking software. With Rajant and its family of products, customers can rapidly deploy a highly adaptable and scalable network that leverages the power of real-time data to deliver on-demand, mission-critical business intelligence. A low-latency, high-throughput, and secure solution for a variety of data, voice, video, and autonomous applications, Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh networks provide industrial customers with full mobility, allowing them to take their private network applications and data anywhere. With successful deployments in more than 80 countries for customers in military, mining, ports, rail, energy, manufacturing and logistics, municipalities, agriculture, and more, Rajant is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with additional facilities and offices in Arizona and Kentucky. For more information, visit Rajant.com or follow Rajant on LinkedIn and YouTube. Attachment Alice DiSanto Rajant Corporation 914-582-8464 adisanto@rajant.comKANSAS CITY, Mo. — After the Kansas City Chiefs had beaten the Raiders when Las Vegas fumbled away a chance to kick the winning field goal on the day after Thanksgiving, just about everyone wondered when the fortunes of the Super Bowl champions would take a turn for the worst. Turns out it wasn't this week, either. One of the most charmed teams in the NFL — maybe NFL history — won its 15th straight one-possession game on Sunday night when Matthew Wright, already kicking in place of two other injured kickers, banged a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and through to give Kansas City another heart-stopping, 19-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. It was the Chiefs' sixth win this season decided on the final play of the game. “I'm certainly glad that we've ended up on the winning side of those games,” said Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt, who also was able to celebrate a ninth consecutive AFC West championship, the second-longest streak of division titles in history. “As we've been going through it, I've thought a lot about last year, where we had a lot of close games and they tended to go the other way, particularly in November and December,” Hunt said. "It's a credit to the level of competition in the National Football League. All these guys are professionals, they’re very talented and you know our guys have hung in there and found ways to get the ‘W’ at the end of the game.” It all begs the age-old question: Is it better to be good or lucky? Maybe the Chiefs are a little bit of both. The Chiefs (12-1) now have a two-game lead over Buffalo after the Bills lost a shootout to the Rams, and it's hard to argue they have lucked their way into the No. 1 seed in the playoff picture. But whether it was a toe-tap out of bounds against the Ravens, or three different kickers having hit game-winning field goals, the Chiefs have been operating on razor-thin margins. So perhaps the answer is the Chiefs are simply good enough that it takes a near-perfect performance to beat them. Meanwhile, a little good fortune never hurts. “Even though I feel like we could have played better, I mean that’s a good football team," Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said of the Chargers, who have now lost seven straight to their biggest nemesis in the division. “As long as we have a chance to go out there and have the football and make a play happen, I feel like we’re going to make it happen.” What’s working The Chiefs are unflappable with the game on the line, and that bodes well for the postseason, when most games are decided in the fourth quarter. In the case of Sunday night, the biggest play was a third-and-7 completion to Travis Kelce at the Chargers 20 with less than two minutes to go, which allowed Kansas City to run down the clock for the winning kick. What needs help The Chiefs have struggled with inconsistency on offense all season, and Sunday night was another example. The Chiefs managed three scoring drives in the first half, including a crisp, efficient one that ended with a touchdown throw to DeAndre Hopkins just before halftime for a 13-0 lead. But the offense was unable to produce in the second half until it needed it the most. Stock up Xavier Worthy certainly appears to have broken through the rookie wall. The first-round pick had five catches for 41 yards against the Chargers, giving him 18 catches for 202 yards and a touchdown in his past four games. Stock down The entire Kansas City pass defense, which not only struggled to pressure Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert — the two sacks by Tershawn Wharton notwithstanding — but also has had trouble in coverage for several weeks. Key number 80 — That's the number of receptions by Kelce this season. It is his NFL-record ninth consecutive year with at least that many catches, moving out of a tie with Torry Holt, Marvin Harrison and Jerry Rice for the longest streak. And the overall total number of years is tied with Tim Brown for third most in NFL history behind Rice (12) and Larry Fitzgerald (10). Next steps The Chiefs play three of their last four of the regular season on the road beginning Sunday in Cleveland. Stay Informed: Subscribe to Our Newsletter TodayTORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / November 21, 2024 / Gratomic Inc. ("Gratomic", "GRAT", or the "Company") (TSXV:GRAT) provides a Corporate and Operational Update on bringing the Aukam Graphite mine to production and announces the appointment of Hermanus Manuel Silver, "Manie", to the Board of Directors and the position of Chief Operating Officer. Aukam Graphite Mine Gratomic is undertaking a strategic repositioning to further increase its focus on mining operations at Aukam and accelerate bringing the mine into production. With graphite pricing rebounding to USD 1,600 per tonne, capital markets have realigned. They now support critical minerals primarily in graphite, as it still is the most deficient in stable supply outside of China. Board Appointment Hermanus Manuel Silver, "Manie", has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the Company. Currently Mine Manager and Head of Namibian Operations, he will continue those roles. During his 42-year open-pit and open-cast mining career, Manie has also held positions as COO and CEO and is still instrumental in starting and managing several mining projects across Africa. He also consulted as Senior Engineer in mining metals and minerals within the African continent, and outside as far as Malaysia and Kazakhstan. As well, Manie has acted as Senior Engineer for the Highland Group in Eritrea, Angola, and Zambia on gold, copper, and diamonds. He was responsible for improving mine capex and opex and training senior management at Zambian Copper, DRC Copper, and Angola Diamond Mines. He also served as CEO for Miranda Coal. Positions Held Operations Director, Namibia Contracts mining Senior Consultant at Basil Read, in Rosh Pinah, Namibia, responsible for planning total project improvements, productivity, and costing Managing Director, EBM Copper Mining, Namibia, starting up a new surface mining project General Manager, Tharisa Mineral, restructuring the mining operations to extend the life-of-mine with improved profits and sustainability Manie's current role at the Gratomic Graphite (Pty) Ltd. Aukam Project is primarily, but not limited to, planning future mine production, and organizing and supervising all mining activities. They include overseeing mine development, mine planning and benching, quality control on highwall and rock stability, and inspecting the mine to ensure a safe working environment. "I am very confident," said new COO Manie, "that with my appointment I am going to be able to bring the necessary experience and direction to the board that is required to advance Aukam into production. We have already started working on a business plan which we plan to implement in December 2024 to set the stage for greater strategic advancement of the asset and the processing plant. I have spent a long time working with Arno Brand across the world and look forward to working closer with Cliff Bream and Daniel Baard". The appointment of Hermanus Manuel Silver as an officer and Director of the Company is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. Board Departure Gratomic announces the departure of Executive Chair Bruno Baillavoine for personal reasons. Bruno's position will remain vacant for the time being, and his duties will be absorbed by the remainder of the board, as the Company assesses the best candidate to fill the position at a later stage. Bruno remains committed to the long-term success of Gratomic. He will stay on as a key consultant and continue to advise the Company on strategic matters indefinitely. "It has been a great pleasure," said Bruno, "to work with Gratomic as Chair of the BOD. It is great to see the team building up its strength with new appointments at this most important time in the Company's development. I look forward continuing to support the BOD as a consultant to help the team meet future challenges and deliver on its strategy." New Head of Processing The board announces the engagement of Kobus La Grange to consult on and act as head of processing. Kobus has 34 years of experience in the Southern African steel and mining industries, is a Metallurgist by profession, and is a founding shareholder of ABT established in 2012 as a subsidiary of IPtR. Starting his metallurgical/mining career with IMCOR Zinc, Namibia, he later moved to JCI in the mid-eighties, working his way through the managerial levels to Metallurgical Manager of Anglo Platinum's Rustenburg Section. In 2004, Kobus left Anglo Platinum to join a new venture called Independence Platinum Resources (IPR), where he developed and commercialised the "ConRoast" technology together with Mintek. IPR was majority held by Atomaer, which sold control to Braemore Resources, which subsequently was acquired by Jubilee Platinum. Kobus left Jubilee to join Tharisa Platinum as it moved from a trial mining venture to a major PGM and chrome production entity. As General Manager, Kobus was instrumental in developing the Tharisa operation to its full capacity. In 2012, the IPR team reassembled as IPtR, a company to develop innovative sustainable solutions in the resource, processing, and beneficiation fields that add value to Africa's mineral assets for the benefit of its people. Other Business Sale of Non-essential Assets: Gratomic has sold a residential property in Windhoek which is scheduled to close on November 30. The sale will provide Gratomic with approximately CAD $712,000 net of commissions and taxes. The proceeds of the sale will be put towards advancing and sustaining operations in Namibia. Tri-Stream: Once the Engineering report is released by the Independent Engineering firm out of Australia, Gratomic and Tri-stream will finalize the agreement between the two companies. Strategic Marketing Agent Agreement: Gratomic has further decided to outsource all marketing of its product to an independent trading firm. Discussions have advanced well, and the two companies are nearing completion of a partially prepaid long-term marketing agreement. We will update the market on completion of the transaction. Aukam Overview Arno Brand, President and CEO of Gratomic stated, "It has been a challenging environment for graphite companies in the Market. It is a relief to see graphite pricing rebalancing and market sentiment strengthening. These factors should yield positively towards our completing the necessary steps to deliver our endeavours successfully. Critical mineral exports out of the east are becoming heavily encumbered and are poised to strike a major price imbalance between the two dominating economies in the world." Gratomic wishes to emphasize that no Preliminary Economic Analysis, Preliminary Feasibility Study, or Feasibility Study has been completed to support any level of production. In fact, no mineral resources let alone mineral reserves demonstrating economic viability and technical feasibility, have been delineated on the Aukam property. The Company is working towards completing a study on scaling up the existing Aukam Processing Plant to a commercial-size facility capable of producing the desired concentrate grades and production rates. Its recommendations, and their subsequent implementation, will provide conclusions and recommendation at a Feasibility Study level of comfort. Gratomic wishes to emphasize that the supply of graphite is conditional on Gratomic being able to bring the Aukam project into a production phase, and for any graphite being produced to meet certain technical and mineralization requirements. Gratomic continues to move its business towards production. As part of its business plan, it expects to file a National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects resource estimate in Q4 2025. Risk Factors No mineral resources, let alone mineral reserves demonstrating economic viability and technical feasibility, have been delineated on the Aukam property. The Company is not able to demonstrate or disclose any capital and/or operating costs that may be associated with the processing plant until the Feasibility Study is completed. The Company advises that it has not based its production decision on even the existence of mineral resources, let alone on a Preliminary Feasibility Study or a full Feasibility Study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. As a result, there may be an increased uncertainty for achieving any level of mineral recovery and the cost of such recovery, including increased risks associated with developing a commercially mineable deposit. Historically, such projects have a much higher risk of economic and technical failure. There is no guarantee that production will begin as anticipated or at all, or that anticipated production costs will be achieved. Failure to commence production would have a material adverse impact on the Company's ability to generate revenue and cash flow to fund operations. Failure to achieve the anticipated production costs would have a material adverse impact on the Company's cash flow and future profitability. About Gratomic Gratomic is a multinational company with projects in Namibia, Brazil, and Canada. The Company aims to become a graphite supplier and to secure a strong position in the electric vehicle battery supply chain through the development of its flagship Aukam Graphite Mine. Large quantities of high-quality vein graphite have been shipped for testing and have confirmed its suitability as an anode material. The Company will continue to update the public on the status of these tests and will share results as they become available. For more information Please visit the website: www.gratomic.ca Contact: Arno Brand at abrand@gratomic.ca or (416) 561- 4095 To be added to our email list: subscribe at gratomic.ca/contact/ For Marketing and Media information: please email info@gratomic.ca "Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release." Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management's current expectations and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. All the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and by those made in our filings with SEDAR+ in Canada (available at www.sedarplus.com ). SOURCE: Gratomic Inc. View the original on accesswire.com
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