Thursday, December 30, 2021

#ExploringMining #Podcast 234 – (TSXV: $OTGO.V) (NYSE: $GOLD) (NYSE: $AA) (TSXV: $BMR.V) (TSXV: $APN.V)



 

#ExploringMining #Podcast 234 – (TSXV: $OTGO.V) (NYSE: $GOLD) (NYSE: $AA) (TSXV: $BMR.V) (TSXV: $APN.V)       

 

Point Roberts WA, Delta BC, December 30, 2021 Investorideas.com, a global investor news source covering mining and metals stocks releases today’s edition of Exploring Mining Podcast, featuring stock news from TSX, TSXV ,CSE, ASX, NASDAQ, NYSE  companies plus interviews with CEO's and leading experts. Today’s podcast was sponsored by O2Gold Inc.

(TSXV:OTGO) , a mineral exploration company with activities in Colombia.

 

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) has announced that its North Mara mine in Tanzania has “achieved its commitment to bring the operation’s tailings storage facility’s (TSF) pond back within its permitted design capacity by the end of this year.” Willem Jacobs, Barrick’s COO for Africa and the Middle East, explained:

 

“When we took over the old Acacia assets in Tanzania, we formed a partnership with the government to oversee these mines. The real benefits of this partnership included the swift resumption of operations at North Mara and the revitalization of the moribund Bulyanhulu, now both valuable members of the Barrick portfolio. This latest development is further proof of our partnership philosophy’s capacity to deliver real benefits and our commitment to caring for the welfare and environment of our host communities.”

 

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) has reached an agreement with workers’ representatives at its San Ciprián aluminum plant in Spain “aimed at resolving ongoing challenges that stem from exorbitant energy prices.” The agreement consists of a two-year curtailment of the smelter’s 228,000 metric tons of annual capacity, and a commitment to restart in January 2024. Alcoa President and CEO Roy Harvey said:

 

"With this agreement, we now have a path to resolve the significant challenges that the facility has faced and can begin to build a stronger smelter in two years. This has been a challenging road for everyone involved, and we look forward to the future, working constructively with our employees and stakeholders to implement the agreement we reached."

 

Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV:BMR) has reported encouraging drill core assay results from the ongoing 2021 exploration and in-fill drill program at the Cinabrio, Dalmacia and San Andres targets at the Punitaqui mine complex in Chile. The company’s CEO, Martin Kostuik, said:

 

“This program has the potential to provide the Company with multiple sources of copper mineralization as ore feed for the Punitaqui processing plant. We look forward to providing further exciting updates for the drill program as we progress towards a potential near term resumption of operations and cash flow at Punitaqui."

 

Altiplano Metals Inc. (TSXV:APN) has shared an update regarding the construction phase at the El Peñón processing facility to support the Farellon Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold (Cu-Au) mine near La Serena, Chile. Specifically, the magnetic separator and dewatering equipment have arrived at the processing facility. The company’s CEO, Alastair McIntyre, explained:

 

“The arrival of this important equipment highlights APN's commitment to integrate our production activities with our processing operations while focusing on environmentally friendly methods to leverage our bottom line."

 

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O2Gold Inc. (TSXV:OTGO) is a mineral exploration company with activities in Colombia. O2 Gold is focused entirely on the exploration of the Otú Fault project, with senior management based in nearby Medellín. The team’s deep roots and experience in Latin America—in both capital markets and mining—gives it the regional knowledge and operational expertise to create a world-class project.

 

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

#AIEye #Podcast 642: #Stocks discussed: (NYSE: $KORE) (CSE: $RAIL.CN) (NasdaqGS: $MSFT); #ArtficialIntelligence



 

 

#AIEye #Podcast 642: #Stocks discussed: (NYSE: $KORE) (CSE: $RAIL.CN) (NasdaqGS: $MSFT); #ArtficialIntelligence

 

KORE Celebrates Successful Year Including AI Innovation, and Railtown AI Accepted into Microsoft Partner Network and Startups Program

 

Global Cognitive #CloudComputing Market to Reach $108.7B by 2027

 

Point Roberts WA, Vancouver BC – December 29, 2021  – Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com), a global investor news source covering Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings you today’s edition of  The AI Eye-  watching stock news, deal tracker and advancements in artificial intelligence.

 

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Stocks discussed: (NYSE:KORE) (CSE:RAIL) (NasdaqGS:MSFT)

 

KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:KORE) is celebrating a successful business year, with achievements including its listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Romil Bahl, President and CEO of KORE, commented:

 

"It has been impressive how the KORE team has stayed focused on our transformation despite the pandemic and our 'go public' effort. In 2021, we launched our first two industry practices, Connected Health and Fleet Management, and continued our leadership in IoT Connectivity with our modern technology platform, KORE One, and best-in-class IP in the areas of eSIM and core networks."

 

Pertinently, the company released KORE Fleet: In-Vehicle Video this year. An excerpt from the press release explains:

 

KORE introduced an innovative in-vehicle video solution with embedded artificial intelligence. The solution brings together a robust set of hardware options, device management tools, and API access – making it easier than ever for customers to deploy video-based fleet solutions. According to Automotive Fleet, 20 percent of a fleet's vehicles experience unplanned downtime due to accidents. The combination of live-streaming video and active audible alerts reduces risky driver behavior, reduces accidents and serves as an excellent training tool for fleet managers.

 

Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE:RAIL) has announced that it has been accepted into both The Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) Partner Network and The Microsoft for Startups Program. Railtown’s CEO, Cory Brandolini, said:

 

"We've built Railtown's application with .Net developers in mind as first customers; attaining Microsoft Partner status will assist us greatly in getting in front of those customers. Additionally, the Microsoft for Startups Program will further assist in customer acquisition as we move forward through our early commercialization phase."

 

Global Cognitive Cloud Computing Market to Reach $108.7B by 2027

 

A report published by Research Dive finds that the global Cognitive Cloud Computing market will grow from $11.5 billion USD in 2019 to $108.7 billion by 2027, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.3 percent in the forecast period 2020-2027. An excerpt from the report overview outlines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market, and the increasing implementation of natural language processing (NLP):

 

The coronavirus pandemic has had a desirable impact on the global cognitive cloud computing market size in 2020. This growth is due to the rising importance of natural language processing (NLP) techniques in the healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations to support healthcare professionals and scientists during the pandemic. These NLP techniques are the most advanced approach to better patient monitoring and patient care. Also, NLP techniques are an automated process and allow clinicians to more efficiently manage and monitor patient population by finding virus related symptoms in real time. This aspect has augmented the demand for NLP and is directly impacting the cognitive cloud computing method demand in healthcare systems.

 

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#CryptoCorner #Podcast 744: Commentary on BTC from BitBull Capital CEO Joe DiPasquale, Thailand Sees Mining Boom, and Iran Bans Crypto Mining Again

 


#CryptoCorner #Podcast 744: Commentary on BTC from BitBull Capital CEO Joe DiPasquale, Thailand Sees Mining Boom, and Iran Bans Crypto Mining Again

 

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC December 29, 2021 -  Investorideas.com, a leader in crypto and blockchain investing news brings you today’s edition of the Crypto Corner podcast and commentary on what’s driving cryptocurrency stocks and the crypto market.

 

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As we draw toward the end of another year, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading for just below $48,000 USD, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Though a long way from its all-time high trading price of $68,789 (recorded on November 10 this year), this is still notably higher than this time last year, when it was trading for just below $29,000. Joe DiPasquale, CEO of BitBull Capital, has provided commentary to Investorideas.com addressing Bitcoin’s recent descent:

 

"Bitcoin's recent downturn came as the year draws to an end and several crypto exchanges gear up to implement a ban on users from China. The selling pressure has been mounting ahead of that ban as users from China seek to sell crypto and convert to fiat before the Dec. 31 deadline.

 

We can expect relief moving into the new year and a possible recovery drive. However, the sustainability of any recovery will depend on market sentiment and underlying dynamics at the time."

 

The banning of Chinese users that DiPasquale refers to is related, of course, to the country’s own ban on cryptocurrencies, including its prohibition on mining in September this year. Al Jazeera reports that this has triggered a boom in crypto mining in Thailand. Thai entrepreneur Pongsakorn Tongtaveenan, who has sold hundreds of miners in his country, said:

 

“Bitcoin is the gold of the digital world. But a mining rig is like gold mining stocks: you’re paid dividends according to the gold price.”

 

He went on to note:

 

“There’s around 100,000 Thai miners now.”

 

Bloomberg reports that Iran has ordered a ban on crypto mining – its second this year. According to Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, director of the state-run Iran Grid Management Co. and a spokesman for Iran’s power industry, this was done in an effort “to ease the strain on the country’s power plants and avoid blackouts.” An excerpt from the article reads:

 

Iran banned crypto mining for a time earlier in the year amid a series of blackouts across major cities that was blamed in part on a surge in the energy-intensive process. While the majority of crypto mining was long centered in China, that changed this year when a nationwide ban sent operators to other nations, particularly places offering cheap power. This, in turn, has pressured power grids, leading countries from Iceland to Kazakhstan to place limits on the industry.

 

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

#CryptoCorner #Podcast 743: #Stocks discussed: (NYSE: $RACE) (NYSE: $BTCM) (TSXV: $SATO.V)

 



 

 

#CryptoCorner #Podcast 743: #Stocks discussed: (NYSE: $RACE) (NYSE: $BTCM) (TSXV: $SATO.V)

 

Ferrari Partners with Velas, BIT Mining Limited Announces New Appointments, and CCU Signs LOI with Foundry Digital Allowing 700 Miner Purchase

 

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC December 28, 2021 -  Investorideas.com, a leader in crypto and blockchain investing news brings you today’s edition of the Crypto Corner podcast and commentary on what’s driving cryptocurrency stocks and the crypto market.

 

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Stocks discussed: (NYSE:RACE) (NYSE:BTCM) (TSXV:SATO)

 

Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has announced that its racing division, Scuderia Ferrari, is partnering with Velas Network AG (VLX). This will allow for the creation of exclusive digital content for Scuderia's fans, and make Velas Title Sponsor of the Ferrari Esports Series. Mattia Binotto, General Manager and Team Principal, Scuderia Ferrari, said:

 

"We are pleased to start this collaboration with Velas Network AG, a company that makes innovation and performance the hallmark of technologically advanced products and services: these are all values that unite us and that led us to choose Velas as one of our Premium Partners."

 

Farhad Shagulyamov, CEO co-founder, Velas Network AG, said:

 

“Having built a next-generation blockchain that puts the emphasis both on sustainability and performance, it was natural to partner with another icon of excellence, which is Ferrari. Velas has introduced an innovative variety of pioneering technology into the blockchain and associated products, which will now be showcased at the pinnacle of motorsport.”

 

BIT Mining Limited (NYSE:BTCM) has announced the appointment of: Bo Yu, the company’s COO and general counsel, as the chairman of its board of directors, Qian Sun, an independent director of the company, as a member of each of the company's audit committee and its nominating and corporate governance committee, and Man San Vincent Law, an executive director of the company, as the chairman of its strategic planning committee and a member of its compensation committee, effective December 28, 2021.

 

Canada Computational Unlimited Corp. (TSXV:SATO) has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Foundry Digital LLC for a transaction allowing it to purchase 700 miners for its Center One facility. This addition would bring an equivalent of 65 PH/s to the facility. The firm’s CEO, Romain Nouzareth, said:

 

"This increment is the result of a collaborative effort from both parties and is the first of many that we have planned to reach our capacity of 600 PHs for Center One. This further proves that we are on a path to reaching our targets."

 

Sam Mowers, Investorideas

 

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