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Rooting out plant diseases: Are computers ready to run our farms?

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Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modelling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, according to a new study that found the technology may still trip at the last real-world hurdle. The study into how AI can help protect crops from diseases and improve food security by identifying diseases and … Continued

Capstone Copper Increases Revolving Credit Facility and Extends Maturity to May 2029

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All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX; CSC) is pleased to announce that it has amended its existing revolving credit facility (the “Amended Credit Facility”) and extended the maturity from September 2027 to May 2029. The Amended Credit Facility will bear interest … Continued

Varroa mite impacts Australian pollinators – Rabobank report

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Potential declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise Australian horticultural production, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.   The agribusiness banking specialist says the parasitic varroa mite, which attacks European honey bees, was detected in Australia in 2022 in New South Wales and has since been deemed ineradicable. “The Australian government … Continued

Capstone Copper Announces 2025 Annual General Meeting Results

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announced the voting results from its 2025 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held May 2, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. A total of 594,082,529 common shares were voted at the meeting, representing 77.96% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares. Shareholders … Continued

Newmont Promotes Natascha Viljoen to President and Chief Operating Officer

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DENVER–BUSINESS WIRE– Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont”) today announced that Natascha Viljoen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Ms. Viljoen will continue to report directly to Chief Executive Officer Tom Palmer. This press release features multimedia. … Continued

Vista Gold Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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DENVER–BUSINESS WIRE– Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, with cash totaling $15.0 million at quarter-end. All dollar amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars. Frederick H. Earnest, President and CEO of Vista, said, “During the quarter, we made … Continued

Capstone Copper Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX: CS) (ASX: CSC) today reported financial results for the three months and quarter ended March 31, 2025 (“Q1 2025”). Link HERE for Capstone’s Q1 2025 webcast presentation. John MacKenzie, CEO of Capstone, commented: “Our operations got … Continued

Alcoa President and Chief Executive Officer William Oplinger to Participate in BofA Securities 2025 Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference

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PITTSBURGH–BUSINESS WIRE– Alcoa Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer William F. Oplinger will participate in a live webcast session at the Bank of America Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. At 5:15 a.m. EDT (11:15 a.m. CEST), Oplinger will participate in a question-and-answer session regarding Alcoa’s business … Continued