NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ExGen Resources Inc. (TSX.V: EXG; OTC: BXXRF) (“ExGen”, the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (the “Binding LOI”) to acquire the Spark North lithium project in Elko County, Nevada consisting of 111 claims totaling approximately 2300 acres prospective for lithium (the “Spark North Lithium Project”) from an arm’s length private company (the “Vendor”). The property is north of Surge Battery Metals Inc.’s (TSXV: NILI) “Nevada North Lithium Project” in Elko County, Nevada. In a news release dated September 24, 2024, Surge Battery Metals Inc. announced that the Nevada North Lithium Project had the highest grade lithium clay deposit...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.        KEY INFORMATION(a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):        The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. N/A(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:        Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A(e)   Date...

Apollo Funds serve as financing partner; Apollo and Relevate look to partner on future hydropower opportunities MANHATTAN, N.Y., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Relevate Power (“Relevate”), a leader in the redevelopment of run-of-river hydropower assets, announced its acquisition of Gravity Renewables, with financing provided by funds managed by Apollo (NYSE: APO). The acquisition adds 40 MW of high-quality assets to Relevate Power’s portfolio, more than doubling the company’s power generation capacity and bringing on board an experienced operating team. This acquisition strengthens Relevate Power’s footprint in the Northeastern United States, where the company’s 21 legacy plants are located, and where it plans to locate its new remote operations center. Along with Gravity’s 15 hydroelectric plants and one solar project, the acquired...

Adds Discrete Events Simulation, Digital Twin and Process Mining Capabilities State College, PA and Glasgow, Scotland, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minitab, LLC, the market leader in data analysis, predictive analytics and continuous process improvement, announced the acquisition of Simul8 Corporation, a renowned simulation software company based in Glasgow, Scotland. This strategic move strengthens Minitab’s global presence and enhances its capabilities in delivering powerful, comprehensive analytical solutions to clients worldwide. The acquisition of Simul8, known for its advanced simulation modeling software that optimizes processes and enhances decision-making, aligns with Minitab’s commitment to offering best-in-class analytics and process improvement capabilities.  Simul8’s easy-to-use and cutting-edge discrete events...

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)1. KEY INFORMATION     (a) Full name of discloser: Invesco Ltd.  (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree PRS REIT plc, The  (d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:    (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken:For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior...

Westford, USA, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the global steam turbine market will attain a value of USD 20.32 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 2.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The global steam turbine market will witness substantial growth in the forecast period owing to high energy demand coupled with constant investments for capacity expansions. Steam turbines are machines that capture steam thermal energy onto a rotating output shaft and transform it to mechanical work. Also, the rapid expansion of marine excavation will greatly influence the steam the growth of steam turbine market size. Future growth of global steam turbine market will be due to the necessity to minimize energy demand and supply gaps, as well as current development in thermal power projects. Rising economic and environmental...

TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone solutions and enterprise SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions, announces today that it has signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to acquire its first land survey company, part of a larger roll-up strategy to disrupt the land survey industry by accelerating the use of drones for speed, accuracy and innovation benefits. The signed agreement is with a US company, which will form the base of the DaaS (Drone-as-a-Service) business in the Southeast US region. “This is a crucial step in the establishment of our DaaS strategy, which includes the disruption of an established land survey business ecosystem. We have a unique opportunity to significantly disrupt the...

Westford, USA, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the global security printing market size will reach a value of USD 5.79 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 3.10% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The global security printing market growth is significantly supported by many developing and emerging economies’ governments are also embracing and supporting these developments to reduce financial losses brought on by counterfeiting and tampering. The adoption of hybrid or security printing materials in the construction of currency is likely aimed at reducing incidences of currency counterfeiting, money laundering, and corruption, hence this market is growing. Global security printing industry is highly important in the production of such documents as banknotes, passports, checks, identity cards, and any...

Innovative Use of Heat and Carbon Capture to Foster Agricultural Growth in Alberta VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGRI), an intellectual property-driven technology leader, is proud to announce the launch of sustainable agricultural operations at its newly acquired Bitcoin mining facility in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada. By harnessing the excess heat and carbon emissions from Bitcoin mining, AgriFORCE is pioneering a novel approach to promote agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact. The facility, powered by an on-site generator, utilizing flared gas, integrates carbon capture and heat reuse technologies to support the cultivation of premium crops and aquaculture. Targeted products include white-legged shrimp, nutrient-dense micro-greens,...

Biodegradable plastics are becoming popular replacements of regular plastic as consumers and governments around the globe demand green alternatives. Westford, US, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SkyQuest projects that the global biodegradable plastic market size will reach a value of USD 11.22 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031). One of the factors encouraging growth in the industry is the imposition of government bans on single-use plastic coupled with rising awareness among the public about bad effects from plastic waste. This market is anticipated to grow in line with the increased usage of biodegradable plastic in agriculture and for packaging purposes. Non-biodegradable plastic is a global problem. In this regard, governments all over the world are trying to tackle this issue by advocating...