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Contango Announces Acquisition of HighGold

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Under the terms of the Agreement, each HighGold share (“HighGold Share”) will be exchanged for 0.019 shares of Contango common stock (each whole share, a “Contango Share”) (the “Exchange Ratio”) based on the respective volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Contango for the five-day period ending on May 1, 2024.

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  • Under the terms of the Agreement, each HighGold share (“HighGold Share”) will be exchanged for 0.019 shares of Contango common stock (each whole share, a “Contango Share”) (the “Exchange Ratio”) based on the respective volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Contango for the five-day period ending on May 1, 2024.
  • Upon completion of the Transaction, existing Contango shareholders will own approximately 85% and HighGold shareholders will own approximately 15% of the combined company3.
  • In connection with the Transaction, Contango will grant to HighGold the right to appoint one (1) director to its board of directors.
  • Participants may join the webcast using the following call-in details: Contango ORE Announces Acquisition of HighGold (6ix.com)
    Creation of a leading Alaskan gold company with a low-risk and properly sequenced portfolio – Manh Choh is Alaska’s next gold mine with first gold pour expected in the second half of 2024.

Notified Extends Partnership with Canadian Investor Relations Institute; Affirming Commitment to Advancing Technology in IR

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Organization, Conference, Learning, Communication, Partnership, ESG, AB, Artificial intelligence, CPIR, AI, CIRI, Sustainability, Marketing

NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notified , a globally trusted technology partner for public relations, investor relations, and marketing professionals, today announced that it has renewed its national strategic partnership with the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI).

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  • NEW YORK, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notified , a globally trusted technology partner for public relations, investor relations, and marketing professionals, today announced that it has renewed its national strategic partnership with the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI).
  • The partnership, originally established in May of 2023, represents Notified’s ongoing commitment to the Investor Relations (IR) community and to driving innovation using emerging technology.
  • The organizations will collaborate on new educational initiatives and content that will directly benefit CIRI members and elevate the IR profession across Canada and abroad.
  • Notified will participate in the upcoming CIRI Annual Investor Relations Conference from June 2-4, 2024 – taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, AB.

Impacts of Extreme Weather on Interior Design Examined in New Research

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Climate Change, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Interior Design, Environmental Health, Research, Green Technology, Textiles, Environment, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Health, Temperature, Interior, Climate change, Built environment, Trust, Risk, Education, Humidity, Climate, Bacteria, Virus, Heat, Design, Carbon, Lipopolysaccharide, Weather, Dust, Society, CIRI, Atmosphere, Multimedia, ASID, Allergen, Risk management

Focusing on the intersection between science and interior design, “ASID Impact of Design Brief: Climate, Building Resiliency & Human Health” is the first of two free resources from ASID and CIRI.

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  • Focusing on the intersection between science and interior design, “ASID Impact of Design Brief: Climate, Building Resiliency & Human Health” is the first of two free resources from ASID and CIRI.
  • The brief explores how weather events impact the built environment and interior design, the effects of extreme weather on human health and building resilience, and insight into designing for the future.
  • The extreme weather brief will be followed by a second brief from the ASID-CIRI team; with the second focusing on the effects of heat.
  • “With the increase of extreme weather events and climate change, the interior design profession must be well-equipped to better understand and incorporate resilient solutions into their practices.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Shares its Latest Research Findings on PFAS Associated with Consumer and Commercial Textiles

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Science, Research, Textiles, General Health, Health, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Other Health, Emory University, Partnership, Multimedia, Development, Blood, Public health, Textile, PFAS, CIRI, Cosmetics

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes has released its first report on a multi-phase research study of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” associated with consumer and commercial textiles.

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  • Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes has released its first report on a multi-phase research study of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” associated with consumer and commercial textiles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327381298/en/
    Human exposure to PFAS occurs in three ways.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    This ongoing study, conducted in partnership with the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, provides insights into the measurement of PFAS in a variety of consumer textiles and how these PFAS enter the human body.
  • CIRI is expanding its research to determine how textile use and age can lead to potential dermal exposure, skin migration, and ingestion.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Scientist Honored for Technical Innovation and STEM Education

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Research, General Health, Environmental Health, Oncology, Other Education, University, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Education, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Health, Manufacturing, Engineering, Toxicology, MIT, EMPOWER, Mentorship, Public health, Georgia State University, RTX, Harvard University, Mathematics, Conference, The Council, Environmental toxicology, CIRI, Natural environment, Information technology, Student, Management

Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.

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  • Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.
  • She earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Systems and Environmental Toxicology and a Masters in Cancer Biology from North Carolina A&T State University.
  • Dr. Wright developed and led a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funded STEM summer program, called EMPOWER from 2018-2021 during her tenure at Georgia State University.
  • “Christa is extremely passionate about STEM education and research,” said Dr. Marilyn Black, Vice President and Senior Technical Advisor at CIRI.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Commits to Public Health Research with the Opening of New Laboratories

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Environment, Research, Natural Disasters, Chemicals, Plastics, Environmental Health, Manufacturing, Health, General Health, Science, Exposure science, University, Toxicology, Policy, CIRI, Duke, Knowledge, Georgia Tech, Public, Water, Interim, Laboratory, Toxicity, Atmosphere, Harvard University, Nursing

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes confirmed its commitment to protecting environmental and human health when it opened its new research laboratories supporting scientific studies of environmental exposure and its societal health impact.

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  • Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes confirmed its commitment to protecting environmental and human health when it opened its new research laboratories supporting scientific studies of environmental exposure and its societal health impact.
  • CIRI’s staff of more than two dozen research scientists, educators, and communicators are tackling critical issues on emerging environmental health threats facing people and the planet today.
  • Partnering with renowned research institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Duke, Harvard, Emory, and other universities, helps to expand CIRI’s research platform for knowledge.
  • “This is a proud moment for UL Research Institutes (ULRI),” said Chris Cramer, Ph.D., Interim President and Chief Research Officer of ULRI.

CIRI’s Annual Conference Returns to Alberta

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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This Conference is eligible for 11 Continuing Education Units toward maintaining the Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) designation.

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  • This Conference is eligible for 11 Continuing Education Units toward maintaining the Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) designation.
  • To register for the 2024 Annual Conference, CLICK HERE .
  • Take advantage of the Annual Conference/Membership Bundle by registering for the Conference and becoming a CIRI member for only $2,240!
  • Service providers interested in attending the 2024 Annual Conference must register as an exhibitor or sponsor.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Initiates Health Research to Understand the Dangers of Wildfire Smoke and How to Reduce Community Health Risks

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Natural Disasters, Environmental Health, Research, Science, Health, Fire, Wildfire, Public, Metal, Development, Veterans Health Administration Office of Research and Development, HEPA, Table tennis rubber, Dust, Risk, Inhalation, Toxicity, Duke, University, Laboratory, Toxicology, Filtration, Policy, Air pollution, CIRI, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Soil, Biomass, Plastic, Atmosphere, Wood, Coal, Medical device, West Virginia University

In addition, resulting air pollution exposure and residual toxic residues bring the potential of chronic health disease and contamination to soil and water systems.

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  • In addition, resulting air pollution exposure and residual toxic residues bring the potential of chronic health disease and contamination to soil and water systems.
  • Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes is committing to significant research that will help understand the public health impact of wildfires and define steps for protecting the health and well-being of those affected.
  • Simultaneously, CIRI is sponsoring research at three leading universities to help fill the knowledge gap and to evaluate procedures for reducing risks.
  • Dr. Jim Zhang of Duke University’s Global Health Institute with researchers from the University of Southern California is studying the impact of wildfire smoke on cardio-metabolic effects.

CIRI Appoints Nathalie Megann as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Human resources, Corporate Affairs, Bachelor, Aviation, COVID-19, CPIR, Research, Government, Dalhousie University, Corporation, CIRI, Management

TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Megann to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CIRI effective September 1, 2023, following an extensive, national search process.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Megann to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CIRI effective September 1, 2023, following an extensive, national search process.
  • Ms. Megann succeeds Yvette Lokker, who announced her intention to resign from her role in May following a successful 10 years as CIRI President and CEO.
  • In 2023, she assumed the role of Past Chair of the CIRI Board, and most recently served as interim President and CEO following the departure of Yvette Lokker.
  • “The Board of Directors is extremely pleased to welcome Nathalie as CIRI’s President and CEO.

HYCROFT APPOINTS FIONA GRANT LEYDIER AS VICE PRESIDENT, OF INVESTOR RELATIONS

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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WINNEMUCCA, Nev., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ("Hycroft" or "the Company"), a gold and silver development company that owns the Hycroft Mine in the prolific mining region of Northern Nevada, announces the appointment of Fiona Grant Leydier as Vice President, Investor Relations.

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  • WINNEMUCCA, Nev., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ("Hycroft" or "the Company"), a gold and silver development company that owns the Hycroft Mine in the prolific mining region of Northern Nevada, announces the appointment of Fiona Grant Leydier as Vice President, Investor Relations.
  • Diane Garrett, President & CEO stated, "We are extremely excited to welcome Ms. Grant Leydier to the Hycroft management team.
  • Ms. Grant Leydier brings a unique and broad-based perspective of capital markets having advised numerous public companies on transformational corporate activities.
  • With over 17 years of experience, Ms. Grant Leydier has held senior positions in Investor Relations and Communications Strategy for numerous publicly traded mining companies globally.