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Trupanion Appoints Richard Enthoven, Global Entrepreneur and Founder of Hollard Insurance Company Australia, as Independent Board Director

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Insurance, London, Family, Master of Science in Global Finance, London School of Economics, Chairperson, Doctor of Philosophy, University, Partnership, Enthoven, Bachelor of Arts and Science, Management, Science, Greenstone, Economics, Trupanion

“We are thrilled to have Richard join our Board of Directors," said Darryl Rawlings, Founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • “We are thrilled to have Richard join our Board of Directors," said Darryl Rawlings, Founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board.
  • "I am excited to join Trupanion’s Board because I believe in the significant potential of this business,” said Richard Enthoven, Trupanion board member.
  • “I believe that pet insurance as a category, will be a rewarding long-term investment, and Trupanion is particularly well positioned.
  • “On behalf of the board, I am pleased to welcome Richard to Trupanion,” said Murray Low, PhD, Lead Independent Director.

Sandbox Royalties Announces US$100 Million of Fully Funded Acquisitions

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2023) - Sandbox Royalties Corp. ("Sandbox Royalties", "Sandbox", or the "Company") today announces that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire three royalty and streaming assets on high-quality, in-construction mining projects for total consideration of US$100 million.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2023) - Sandbox Royalties Corp. ("Sandbox Royalties", "Sandbox", or the "Company") today announces that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire three royalty and streaming assets on high-quality, in-construction mining projects for total consideration of US$100 million.
  • Regal has also subscribed for approximately 34.6 million common shares of Sandbox at a price of C$0.70/common share for total proceeds of US$17.5 million.
  • On October 31, 2023, Sandbox entered into a 5-year, C$22.2 million (US$16 million) secured convertible loan agreement ("CLA") with Beedie Capital.
  • Beedie Capital has also subscribed for approximately 7.9 million common shares of Sandbox at a price of C$0.70/common share for total proceeds of US$4 million.

HRVYST AND GREENSTONE SYSTEMS COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE AGRIBUSINESS DATA ACCESS

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Farmer, Partnership, SR, Grain, Computer, Online shopping, Telescopic sight, Greenstone

Each agribusiness can activate the appropriate bids for the commodities that pertain to their facility.

Key Points: 
  • Each agribusiness can activate the appropriate bids for the commodities that pertain to their facility.
  • In addition, the real-time publishing of cash bids is now available to merchandisers and originators through the Hrvyst / Greenstone integration.
  • Mutual MyGrower and Hrvyst customers can now utilize the Hrvyst cash bids and futures integration.
  • "Hrvyst is honored to be a Greenstone partner, now providing grain bids and delayed futures quotes to the MyGrower app," said Lori Wyman, Head of Product, Vice President of Sales - Hrvyst.

Sandstorm Gold Royalties Renews Credit Facility, Amends Mercedes Stream, Provides Corporate and Development Asset Updates

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm Gold Royalties", "Sandstorm" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL) is pleased to provide various corporate and asset updates (all figures in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated).

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm Gold Royalties", "Sandstorm" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL) is pleased to provide various corporate and asset updates (all figures in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated).
  • Sandstorm and its subsidiaries have agreed to amend the existing gold and silver stream agreements with Bear Creek (the "Restructuring Agreement").
  • Sandstorm will pay Bear Creek 25% of the spot price of gold for each gold ounce delivered by Bear Creek for both the Fixed Gold Deliveries and the Variable Gold Stream.
  • For more information about Sandstorm Gold Royalties, please visit our website at www.sandstormgold.com or email us at [email protected] .

Rover Metals Receives $153,000 Grant for IML Critical Minerals Project, NT, Canada

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
NT, Zinc, United Finance, Rover, IML, Unit, Joint venture, Government, Mountain Lake, QP, Nature, NI, Pine Point, Greenstone, Mining, Rare-earth element, Uranium mining, Lithium, Copper

The IML Vulcanic Massive Sulphide project has had exploration dating back to the 1940s and has a historical resource spread across four zones on the project.

Key Points: 
  • The IML Vulcanic Massive Sulphide project has had exploration dating back to the 1940s and has a historical resource spread across four zones on the project.
  • Rover Metals is seeking Joint Venture partners to option the project in 2024 for drilling.
  • Judson Culter, CEO at Rover Metals, states, “Zinc, Copper, and Lithium are on the Canadian Government’s Critical Minerals List, and have been prioritized for development.
  • We’re thrilled the Government of the Northwest Territories has selected the IML project for grant funding.

Persuading businesses and people to reduce climate emissions is key to slowing climate change – research-based techniques and new approaches from the behavioral sciences can show how to do it

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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But to achieve these large reductions, policies are needed to help drive individual change, often through government or businesses.

Key Points: 
  • But to achieve these large reductions, policies are needed to help drive individual change, often through government or businesses.
  • _But research in social and behavioral science for the best solutions has been lagging behind communication of climate and the physical science of it.
  • The discussion of the relationship between human behavior and climate change consisted of three panels and six speakers.

Electrification and incentives

    • The experiment raised indoor temperatures and reduced air conditioner use during the afternoon, usually a time when energy costs were high.
    • To reduce greenhouse gases significantly, Wichman said, the U.S. needs the right incentives to inspire such behavioral changes as reducing water use.
    • He also explained that, while encouraging the electrification of homes and vehicles is important, there must also be policies that promote clean electricity and discourage high-emissions behaviors.

Individuals matter in culture shifts

    • Andrew Hoffman, Holcim Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan.
    • Hoffman identified policies needed to lower climate-warming emissions, including reducing corporations’ emissions and giving nature, such as rivers, legally enforceable rights.

Corporations sparking large-scale change

Hudbay to Acquire Rockcliff to Consolidate the Snow Lake Camp

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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Under the Arrangement Rockcliff shareholders will receive 0.006776 of a Hudbay common share for each Rockcliff common share held, representing an attractive premium to Rockcliff’s recent trading price.

Key Points: 
  • Under the Arrangement Rockcliff shareholders will receive 0.006776 of a Hudbay common share for each Rockcliff common share held, representing an attractive premium to Rockcliff’s recent trading price.
  • Ken Lapierre, Interim President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Rockcliff, comments, “We are delighted that Hudbay views Rockcliff as an important and strategic acquisition for their operations in the Snow Lake camp.
  • Rockcliff is one of the largest landholders in the Snow Lake area with approximately 1,800 km2 across all its properties.
  • INFOR Financial is acting as financial advisor to Rockcliff and Peterson McVicar LLP is acting as legal counsel to Rockcliff.

Two First Nation Businesses Launch North-South "Mines to Battery" Supply Chain Partnership

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Graphite, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Partnership, Manganese, EV, Bev, Mine, Metal, Electra, Three Fires, Great Lakes, First Nations, Cell, Franco-Ontarians, Lithium, BEV, Nickel, Mining, Economic development, Growth, Government, Ecosystem, Copper, Megaproject, Cobalt, Fire, Legislation, Rare-earth element, Renewable energy, Greenstone

"This 100% First Nation partnership creates an alliance between two established Indigenous economic development corporations whose owner communities span multiple Treaty areas."

Key Points: 
  • "This 100% First Nation partnership creates an alliance between two established Indigenous economic development corporations whose owner communities span multiple Treaty areas."
  • "This partnership is a step forward in building an integrated and sustainable BEV supply chain in Ontario," said CEO John Glover of Minodahmun Development.
  • "We believe that a lithium refinery is the missing piece to the puzzle for Ontario's BEV supply chain."
  • "This partnership is the first step in creating a "made in Ontario" supply chain for BEVs that includes significant First Nation participation," said Reggie George.

Creative Medical Technology Holdings Announces Successful Completion of the First Phase of its Program with Greenstone Biosciences, Inc. to Develop Next Generation iPSC Pipeline for ImmCelz® Immunotherapy Platform

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Immortalised cell line, Endocrinology, IPSC, Stanford University, Elective surgery, Radiology, Alexandria Center of Arts, Research, Immunotherapy, Gynaecology, ACLS, MD, Drug discovery, Artificial intelligence, Health, Urology, Medicine, Pharmaceutical industry, Greenstone

Dr. Joseph C. Wu, co-founder of Greenstone Biosciences, remarked, "This milestone sets the foundation for a continued collaboration that translates our expertise in iPSC technology to accelerate therapies that improve patient care – fast-tracking bench to bedside."

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Joseph C. Wu, co-founder of Greenstone Biosciences, remarked, "This milestone sets the foundation for a continued collaboration that translates our expertise in iPSC technology to accelerate therapies that improve patient care – fast-tracking bench to bedside."
  • Dr. Wu is the Director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute and the Simon H. Stertzer, MD, Professor of Medicine & Radiology at Stanford University.
  • Greenstone's extensive experience in the development of iPSC technologies brings independent validation to the iPScelz™ program.
  • We estimate that the development of this cell line will save the Company two to three years in research and development time along with associated expenses.

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Pinnacle Life Limited

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B+ (Good) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb-” (Good) from “bb+” (Fair) of Pinnacle Life Limited (Pinnacle Life) (New Zealand).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B+ (Good) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb-” (Good) from “bb+” (Fair) of Pinnacle Life Limited (Pinnacle Life) (New Zealand).
  • The ratings reflect Pinnacle Life’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
  • Following Greenstone’s complete acquisition of Pinnacle Life, the company’s financial flexibility is viewed to have strengthened; it is expected that Greenstone will provide capital support to Pinnacle Life if required.
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .