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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The creation of a high-altitude park on the site of the Moscow monorail will begin at the end of June

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The monorail site will be replaced by the first year-round high-altitude park in Russia. This idea The Active Citizen project supported more than 71 percent participants of the vote.

    The monorail will stop working on June 28. Part of the overpass — from the Vystavochny Tsentr station to the monorail depot, including the Ulitsa Sergeya Eisensteina station — will be dismantled to make the view of the main entrance of VDNKh even more attractive. The park is scheduled to open in 2027.

    Today, the monorail has alternatives. These are convenient and fast routes through new metro and MCC stations, as well as tram, bus and electric bus routes – they partially duplicate its route.

    After the closure, all monorail system employees will be offered new jobs in other parts of the city’s transport system.

    The monorail was built over 20 years ago, but during this time it has not become a full-fledged part of the city’s transport system. A planned inspection revealed the need for major repairs. Today, the monorail is a tourist attraction, its passenger flow is less than two thousand people per day. These are mainly guests of the capital or Muscovites who use it occasionally. For comparison: eight thousand passengers a day travel by cable car on Vorobyovy Gory. Most city residents choose convenient and fast routes through the new metro and MCC stations, as well as trams and buses with electric buses.

    The monorail will get a second life in the form of a new park space for residents and guests of the capital. On the territory of 40 thousand square meters, they plan to arrange a running track, alleys, cafes and places for rest. The park will be open around the clock, admission is free. This place will become a new landmark of Moscow. Here you can meet with friends and family, play sports, walk dogs, relax with children.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 21).

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    1. On the state of competition in the Russian Federation for 2024

    The report presents the results of an analysis of the state of competition in 2024, including in the context of ensuring the sustainability of socially significant commodity markets, developing the domestic market, and supporting small and medium-sized businesses.

    2. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses”

    The bill is aimed at liberalizing the liability of participants in foreign economic activity.

    3. On the allocation of budgetary appropriations to the Ministry of Finance of Russia in 2025 from the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation for the provision of a subsidy to the budget of the Kemerovo Region

    The draft order is aimed at providing additional funds from the federal budget to the budget of the Kemerovo region – Kuzbass for financial support of expenses for the remuneration of public sector employees in 2025.

    4. On the distribution of subsidies to the budgets of the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol

    The draft order is aimed at financing expenditure obligations arising from the implementation of activities of the state program of the Russian Federation “Socio-economic development of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol”.

    5. On amendments to the order of the Government of the Russian Federation of January 17, 2025 No. 31-r

    The draft order is aimed at financial support for expenses related to pension provision for citizens living in the territories of the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Kherson region, in accordance with regional legislation in the third quarter of 2025.

    Moscow, June 25, 2025

    The content of the press releases of the Department of Press Service and References is a presentation of materials submitted by federal executive bodies for discussion at a meeting of the Government of the Russian Federation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov held a meeting on the development of food engineering.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held a meeting on the development of mechanical engineering for food and processing industries. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Agriculture, as well as leading associations, industry enterprises and food producers.

    The participants of the meeting discussed the current situation and development prospects of the industry, the technological independence of which plays an important role in ensuring food security in Russia. Food engineering includes 12 key sub-sectors – from equipment for the flour and cereal industry to packaging and filling machines. Today, the industry is ready to almost completely cover the market demand for equipment for the grain industry, catering, and packaging machines. The average level of equipment localization here is more than 50%. It is planned to gradually expand the presence of domestic manufacturers in other equipment segments.

    More than 270 enterprises are involved in the production of equipment for the food and processing industry. According to the results of last year, the market volume demonstrated significant growth and exceeded 377 billion rubles, which is a third more than the 2023 figure. At the same time, the production volume in all segments increased by almost 55% compared to 2023 and amounted to 216 billion rubles. The leader in growth was the livestock equipment sector, where production volumes increased more than 2 times. In 2025, the industry continues to show positive dynamics in production volumes, despite the high base of last year.

    To support domestic manufacturers and stimulate the purchase of high-performance Russian equipment, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade is implementing a program of subsidizing discounts on special equipment and machinery, thanks to which almost 81 thousand units of equipment have been sold in 4 years (from 2021 to 2024). Over the next three years, 38 billion rubles have been allocated for this program, of which 12 billion rubles are for this year. In parallel, R&D support is provided, allowing for the development of serial production of new types of equipment and components that previously had no Russian analogues. This tool is also relevant for food industry enterprises that intend to produce the necessary equipment in Russia at their own facilities. For example, farmer and cheese maker Oleg Sirota received support for the implementation of a project to develop and launch a domestic cheese production line into series production. In addition, food engineering enterprises have access to preferential loans from the Industrial Development Fund. Since last year alone, a decision was made to support 5 projects, the amount of preferential loans for them exceeded 1.2 billion rubles.

    At the same time, conceptually new approaches to industry work have been formed at the moment, aimed at building an effective chain of interaction between consumers and producers. The processes of development and launching new types of equipment into serial production are built around the needs of potential buyers, who, in turn, determine the need for such equipment in advance. This allows machine builders to correctly distribute production resources, calculate the terms and cost of project implementation, as well as its prospective payback. Government support measures are also focused specifically on projects that are implemented in accordance with the technical specifications of food industry enterprises. During the meeting, the first results of projects organized within the framework of such interaction were presented.

    The meeting also considered the issue of import substitution and reengineering of equipment and components that are critical for the stable operation of the agro-industrial complex. Work in this area is being carried out by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade together with the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and the Agency for Technological Development (ATD). In 2022–2025, the ADT supported 59 projects in the interests of mechanical engineering for the food and processing industries for a total of over 760 million rubles.

    Special attention at the meeting was paid to the issue of re-equipping food service facilities in educational institutions of the DPR, LPR, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions with domestic equipment, work on which has been underway since 2023. Over the past period, local institutions have been supplied with over 18 thousand units of equipment, which made it possible to provide hot meals for children in almost 1.7 thousand schools and kindergartens.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Mary River crocodile targeted for removal

    Source: Tasmania Police

    Issued: 26 Jun 2025

    Wildlife officers have confirmed the presence of an estuarine crocodile in the Mary River near Dundathu in the Wide Bay region, which will be targeted for removal from the wild.

    On 24 June 2025, the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) received a crocodile sighting report of an estimated 2.5 metre crocodile basking on the bank before sliding into the river.

    Wildlife officers have contacted the person who submitted the report, and conducted a site inspection on 25 June 2025. Wildlife officers will attempt to direct capture the crocodile.

    DETSI would like to thank the person who made the crocodile sighting report which provided important information about the location and behaviour of the animal.

    The Mary River in the Wide Bay area is considered atypical crocodile habitat, and any crocodile confirmed to be present is targeted for removal from the wild.

    Anyone who sees what they believe to be a crocodile in the Mary River, or the Wide Bay region is encouraged to make a sighting report as soon as possible.

    Crocodile sightings can be reported by using the QWildlife app, completing a crocodile sighting report on the DETSI website, or by calling 1300 130 372. The department investigates every crocodile sighting report received.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Alaska Local 601 Human Rights Committee Stands Proud at Anchorage Juneteenth Celebration

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    The IAM Local 601 Human Rights Committee proudly participated in the city of Anchorage’s annual Juneteenth celebration, joining community members, elected officials, and organizations honoring this historic day in African-American history.

    The city of Anchorage hosted the Juneteenth event, which brought together a broad coalition of voices committed to celebrating freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equity. IAM Local 601 set up a booth at the celebration, where members engaged directly with participants to share the vital role unions play in building fairer workplaces and stronger communities.

    “Active participation in community events like the Anchorage Juneteenth celebration exemplifies the true spirit of the IAM – building inclusive spaces where every voice is heard and valued,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “By creating opportunities for learning and connection, we are not only strengthening our union but also advancing equity and justice beyond the workplace.

    IAM members also engaged with local elected officials and community leaders, advocating for worker empowerment and dignity on the job. The presence of the IAM at this important cultural event reflects the union’s enduring commitment to justice, equity, and solidarity for all working people.

    “Our members had powerful conversations with local residents about what it means to be union,” said IAM Human Rights Director Nicole Fears. “Moments like these remind us that the labor movement and the fight for human rights have always been linked. We cannot build power for working people without lifting every voice in our communities.”

    The post Alaska Local 601 Human Rights Committee Stands Proud at Anchorage Juneteenth Celebration appeared first on IAM Union.

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  • MIL-OSI: Churchill Resources Announces Fully Subscribed $700,000 Private Placement and Strategic Leadership Changes to Bolster Growth and Operational Execution

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Resources Inc. (“Churchill” or the “Company“) (TSXV: CRI) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of common shares to raise gross proceeds of up to $700,000. The Company is also pleased to announce a strategic leadership transition designed to strengthen the Company’s capital markets presence and operational execution as it advances its projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. Effective today, Paul Sobie, will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer and continue in his capacity as President of the Company, and Conan McIntyre, a current director of Churchill, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer.

    Private Placement Financing
    The $700,000 private placement will comprise up to 14,000,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.05 per share (the “Private Placement”). The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Private Placement on the advancement of exploration activities at the Company’s key projects and for general corporate purposes. The Private Placement is expected to close on or about July 9, 2025, and remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

    Strategic Leadership Changes
    The leadership transition is designed to strengthen the Company’s strategic and operational capabilities while maximizing continuity benefits.

    Mr. McIntyre will concentrate on corporate strategy, capital markets activities, and business development, while Paul Sobie will focus on advancing the Company’s exploration programs. Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Sobie will continue to serve on the Company’s board of directors along with Malik Easah and Bill Fisher, who will continue serving as Chairman.

    “This strategic restructuring represents an important evolution for Churchill that will enable us to pursue multiple value-creation opportunities simultaneously while preserving operational expertise and local knowledge,” said Mr. McIntyre.

    Mr. Sobie commented: “I am excited about the opportunity to dedicate my full attention to our exploration activities in Newfoundland and Labrador at Black Raven, as well as at Taylor Brook and Florence Lake. This focused approach will allow me to accelerate our field programs and maximize the value of our exploration assets.”

    Mr. Fisher, Chairman of the Board, stated: “The exciting work being undertaken at Black Raven, in particular, continues to demonstrate the significant potential of our portfolio. Black Raven represents a truly exceptional exploration opportunity, featuring a polymetallic metal assemblage at the site of past producers that has never been drilled using modern exploration techniques. With the focused leadership structure we are implementing, I am confident we will unlock substantial value.”

    About Churchill Resources Inc.

    Churchill Resources Inc. is a Canadian exploration company focused on strategic, critical minerals in Canada, principally at its prospective Black Raven, Taylor Brook and Florence Lake properties in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Company’s flagship Black Raven property features a polymetallic metal assemblage with evidence of historical production, representing a unique exploration opportunity as the site of past producers that has never been systematically drilled using modern techniques. The Churchill management team, board, and advisors have decades of combined experience in mineral exploration and in the establishment of successful publicly listed mining companies, both in Canada and around the world. Churchill’s Newfoundland and Labrador projects have the potential to benefit from the province’s large and diversified minerals industry, which includes world class nickel mines and processing facilities, and a well-developed mineral exploration sector with locally based drilling and geological expertise.

    Further Information

    For further information regarding Churchill, please contact:

    Churchill Resources Inc.
    Conan McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer
    Tel. +1 416.272.4738
    Email: cmcintyre@churchillresources.com

    Paul Sobie, President
    Tel. +1 416.365.0930 (o); +1 647.988.0930
    Email: psobie@churchillresources.com

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information
    This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “proposed”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
    In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the completion of the Private Placement and the management changes; the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals; the Company’s objectives, goals and exploration activities conducted and proposed to be conducted at the Company’s properties; future growth potential of the Company, including whether any proposed exploration programs at any of the Company’s properties will be successful; exploration results; the effectiveness of the new management structure; the benefits of operational continuity; potential value to be unlocked at the Company’s properties, including at Black Raven; the potential for resource discovery and expansion at Black Raven; and future exploration plans and costs and financing availability.

    These forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include: risks related to the completion of the private placement and management changes; the expected benefits to the Company relating to the exploration conducted and proposed to be conducted at the Company’s properties; failure to identify any mineral resources or significant mineralization; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, including to fund any exploration programs on the Company’s properties; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities markets; fluctuations in spot and forward prices of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar to United States dollar exchange rate); change in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations pressures, cave-ins and flooding); inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining and mineral exploration; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); the unlikelihood that properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines; geological factors; actual results of current and future exploration; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be evaluated; title to properties; and those factors described in the most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis of the Company.
    Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information, or the material factors or assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information, will prove to be accurate. The Company does not undertake to release publicly any revisions for updating any voluntary forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law.
    Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • MIL-OSI: Churchill Resources Announces Fully Subscribed $700,000 Private Placement and Strategic Leadership Changes to Bolster Growth and Operational Execution

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Resources Inc. (“Churchill” or the “Company“) (TSXV: CRI) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of common shares to raise gross proceeds of up to $700,000. The Company is also pleased to announce a strategic leadership transition designed to strengthen the Company’s capital markets presence and operational execution as it advances its projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. Effective today, Paul Sobie, will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer and continue in his capacity as President of the Company, and Conan McIntyre, a current director of Churchill, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer.

    Private Placement Financing
    The $700,000 private placement will comprise up to 14,000,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.05 per share (the “Private Placement”). The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Private Placement on the advancement of exploration activities at the Company’s key projects and for general corporate purposes. The Private Placement is expected to close on or about July 9, 2025, and remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

    Strategic Leadership Changes
    The leadership transition is designed to strengthen the Company’s strategic and operational capabilities while maximizing continuity benefits.

    Mr. McIntyre will concentrate on corporate strategy, capital markets activities, and business development, while Paul Sobie will focus on advancing the Company’s exploration programs. Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Sobie will continue to serve on the Company’s board of directors along with Malik Easah and Bill Fisher, who will continue serving as Chairman.

    “This strategic restructuring represents an important evolution for Churchill that will enable us to pursue multiple value-creation opportunities simultaneously while preserving operational expertise and local knowledge,” said Mr. McIntyre.

    Mr. Sobie commented: “I am excited about the opportunity to dedicate my full attention to our exploration activities in Newfoundland and Labrador at Black Raven, as well as at Taylor Brook and Florence Lake. This focused approach will allow me to accelerate our field programs and maximize the value of our exploration assets.”

    Mr. Fisher, Chairman of the Board, stated: “The exciting work being undertaken at Black Raven, in particular, continues to demonstrate the significant potential of our portfolio. Black Raven represents a truly exceptional exploration opportunity, featuring a polymetallic metal assemblage at the site of past producers that has never been drilled using modern exploration techniques. With the focused leadership structure we are implementing, I am confident we will unlock substantial value.”

    About Churchill Resources Inc.

    Churchill Resources Inc. is a Canadian exploration company focused on strategic, critical minerals in Canada, principally at its prospective Black Raven, Taylor Brook and Florence Lake properties in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Company’s flagship Black Raven property features a polymetallic metal assemblage with evidence of historical production, representing a unique exploration opportunity as the site of past producers that has never been systematically drilled using modern techniques. The Churchill management team, board, and advisors have decades of combined experience in mineral exploration and in the establishment of successful publicly listed mining companies, both in Canada and around the world. Churchill’s Newfoundland and Labrador projects have the potential to benefit from the province’s large and diversified minerals industry, which includes world class nickel mines and processing facilities, and a well-developed mineral exploration sector with locally based drilling and geological expertise.

    Further Information

    For further information regarding Churchill, please contact:

    Churchill Resources Inc.
    Conan McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer
    Tel. +1 416.272.4738
    Email: cmcintyre@churchillresources.com

    Paul Sobie, President
    Tel. +1 416.365.0930 (o); +1 647.988.0930
    Email: psobie@churchillresources.com

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information
    This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “proposed”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
    In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the completion of the Private Placement and the management changes; the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals; the Company’s objectives, goals and exploration activities conducted and proposed to be conducted at the Company’s properties; future growth potential of the Company, including whether any proposed exploration programs at any of the Company’s properties will be successful; exploration results; the effectiveness of the new management structure; the benefits of operational continuity; potential value to be unlocked at the Company’s properties, including at Black Raven; the potential for resource discovery and expansion at Black Raven; and future exploration plans and costs and financing availability.

    These forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include: risks related to the completion of the private placement and management changes; the expected benefits to the Company relating to the exploration conducted and proposed to be conducted at the Company’s properties; failure to identify any mineral resources or significant mineralization; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, including to fund any exploration programs on the Company’s properties; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities markets; fluctuations in spot and forward prices of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar to United States dollar exchange rate); change in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations pressures, cave-ins and flooding); inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining and mineral exploration; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); the unlikelihood that properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines; geological factors; actual results of current and future exploration; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be evaluated; title to properties; and those factors described in the most recently filed management’s discussion and analysis of the Company.
    Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information, or the material factors or assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information, will prove to be accurate. The Company does not undertake to release publicly any revisions for updating any voluntary forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law.
    Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • MIL-OSI: Lantronix Selected by Tier-1 U.S. Wireless Operator to Digitally Monitor 50,000+ Cell Site Generators

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced a multi-year agreement with a Tier-1 U.S. mobile network operator to digitally transform the management of more than 50,000 backup power systems across wireless cell sites nationwide. The deployment will leverage Lantronix’s Edge gateways and cloud-based software to enable real-time monitoring, enhance network reliability and reduce operational costs.

    The backup generators are essential to maintaining uninterrupted mobile service during power outages, supporting everything from mobile phones to life-saving medical devices and public safety systems. Historically, maintaining the generators required costly and inefficient manual inspections. Lantronix Edge Intelligence solutions enable remote oversight and data-driven servicing, significantly reducing operational expenses and improving network reliability.

    “This win positions Lantronix as a key player in the digital transformation of telecom infrastructure,” said Kurt Hoff, chief revenue officer for Lantronix. “Having been selected from more than 20 competitors, this recognition underscores the strength of our solutions and our proven ability to scale across large, distributed asset networks. We are pleased to announce that volume shipments have already commenced.”

    Lantronix’s FOX Series gateways and Percepxion™ platform provide a scalable, vendor-agnostic solution for real-time monitoring of generator health, including fuel levels, battery status, oil pressure, coolant temperature and more, which enables data-driven servicing, reduces unnecessary site visits and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

    By deploying Lantronix’s industrial IoT solutions, the mobile network operator has digitized the remote management of its nationwide fleet of cell site generators. Key outcomes include:

    • Improved Network Resilience: Significantly increased uptime of backup generators that support millions of connected devices, from smartphones to critical infrastructure.
    • Real-Time Operational Visibility: 24/7 monitoring of remote sites with automated alerts for outages, tampering or security threats, along with comprehensive audit capabilities.
    • Secure Lifecycle Management: Centralized device management that ensures all connected assets remain secure, updated and compliant throughout their operational lives.
    • Operational Efficiency: Streamlined integration of millions of devices from edge to cloud, reducing manual site visits and lowering operational costs.
    • Expanded Infrastructure Monitoring: In addition to generators, available digital oversight of HVAC systems, power regulators, battery backup banks and power phase and frequency metrics for further site readiness improvement.

    For more information on Lantronix’s critical infrastructure solutions, visit its case study here.

    About Lantronix

    Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth industries including Smart Cities, Automotive and Enterprise. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that address each layer of the IoT Stack. Lantronix’s leading-edge solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing. 

    For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

    ©2025 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

    “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix products or leadership team. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties about which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

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  • MIL-OSI: OTC Markets Group Welcomes ITAFOS INC. to OTCQX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced ITAFOS INC. (TSX-V: IFOS; OTCQX: ITFS), a phosphate and specialty fertilizer company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. ITAFOS INC. upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.

    ITAFOS INC. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “ITFS.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

    Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the U.S. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

    About ITAFOS INC.
    Itafos is a phosphate and specialty fertilizer company. Itafos’ businesses and projects are as follows: Conda – a vertically integrated phosphate fertilizer business located in Idaho, US with production capacity as follows: -approximately 550kt per year of monoammonium phosphate (“MAP”), MAP with micronutrients (“MAP+”), superphosphoric acid (“SPA”), merchant grade phosphoric acid (“MGA”) and ammonium polyphosphate (“APP”); and -approximately 27kt per year of hydrofluorosilicic acid (“HFSA”); Arraias – a vertically integrated phosphate fertilizer business located in Tocantins, Brazil with production capacity as follows: -approximately 500kt per year of single superphosphate (“SSP”) and SSP with micronutrients (“SSP+”); and -approximately 40kt per year of excess sulfuric acid (220kt per year gross sulfuric acid production capacity); Farim – a high-grade phosphate mine project located in Farim, Guinea-Bissau; and Santana – a vertically integrated high-grade phosphate mine and fertilizer plant project located in Pará, Brazil.

    About OTC Markets Group Inc.
    OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market and Pink® Open Market.

    Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

    OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATSTM are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

    To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: OTC Markets Group Welcomes Star Copper Corp. to OTCQX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Star Copper Corp. (CSE: STCU; FWB: SOP; OTCQX: STCUF), a mineral exploration company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Star Copper Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

    Star Copper Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “STCUF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

    The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

    “Our upgrade to the OTCQX Market is a reflection of our strategic planning as we continue to advance our copper-gold asset position in North America,” states Darryl Jones, CEO of Star Copper. “It also reflects the Company’s underlying fiscal health and commitment to compliance, disclosure and corporate governance. We anticipate that this upgrade will increase our exposure within the U.S. investment community and provide greater access to shareholders seeking to participate in our growth.”

    About Star Copper Corp.
    Star Copper Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing Canadian mining projects. Our flagship Star Project is an Alkalic Copper-Gold Porphyry located within the well-known Golden Triangle and Golden Horseshoe regions of British Colombia, an exceptionally prolific area for porphyry copper-gold projects. Significant exploration work including historical drilling has confirmed open mineralization at depth and in all directions. Star Copper’s strategic plans include geological mapping and geophysical surveys to refine existing targets, diamond drilling programs to test high-priority zones, environmental baseline studies and permitting groundwork alongside data analysis and resource modeling to support a future resource estimate prepared in accordance with NI 43-101. The Company further plans to advance its Indata Project with follow-up drilling to expand on previous high-grade copper and gold
    intercepts, trenching and surface sampling to delineate mineralized zones, and infrastructure improvements for site accessibility and operations. With a commitment to sustainable development and value creation, Star Copper aims to position itself to support surging industrial demand to meet growing global electrification needs.

    About OTC Markets Group Inc.
    OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market and Pink® Open Market.

    Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

    OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATSTM are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

    To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Range Resources Publishes 2024-2025 Corporate Sustainability Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORT WORTH, Texas, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today published its 2024-2025 Corporate Sustainability Report. The report illustrates the Company’s focus on sustainably developing the energy the world needs.

    “Operational excellence and environmental responsibility go hand in hand – delivering sustainable performance today, and long-term value well into the future,” said Dennis Denger, the Company’s CEO, “the natural gas and natural gas liquids we produce in Pennsylvania are economically and environmentally advantaged due in large part to the innovative culture Range has built. The latest report reflects our disciplined approach that prioritizes environmental stewardship, efficient operations and financial strength.”

    Corporate Sustainability Report Highlights

    Range achieved Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions through direct emissions reductions and verified carbon offsets for 2024 emissions, ahead of its 2025 goal. This milestone was the result of a focused strategy to reduce direct emissions through operational efficiencies, best emission management practices, and deploying new technologies. Range’s GHG and methane emissions intensity were reduced by 43% and 83% respectively, since 2019, exceeding initial targets. To complement these efforts in reaching net zero, Range invested in high quality, verified carbon credits, and retired them through credible registries.

    Environmental Stewardship

    • 43% reduction in GHG emission intensity since 2019 
    • 83% reduction in methane emissions intensity since 2019 
    • 33% reduction in total number of reportable spills ≥ 1 bbl compared to 2023 
    • Recycled approximately 100% of flowback and produced water generated from our operations 
    • “A” grade MiQ certification for all production

    Safety Leadership 

    • 0.17 Employee Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) Rate 
    • 0.33 Employee Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) 
    • Range employees completed more than 3,000 hours of safety training 

    Human Capital Management 

    • Average employee tenure rate of ~10 years 
    • Managers completed 1,680+ hours of leadership/ management training 
    • Employees completed 16.8 hours of training on average 

    Responsible Governance

    • Earned a “AA” MSCI ESG Rating 
    • Ranked first among Appalachian producers and outperformed or met the industry averages in all five categories of JUST Capital’s Most JUST Companies rankings
    • Named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the fourth consecutive year 

    Community Impact 

    • Paid over $5 billion, to date, in impact fees, royalty and lease payments, and charitable contributions benefiting Pennsylvania communities  
    • Invested $1.2 million into our communities, including $213,500 to first responders through Range’s Good Neighbors Fund 
    • Range employees volunteered a Company record 3,100+ hours in support of community organizations 
    • Awarded grants to 449 local grassroot nonprofit organizations 

    The full Corporate Sustainability Report is available at www.rangeresources.com/sustainability.

    About Range Resources’ 2024-2025 Sustainability Report

    Range’s Sustainability Report incorporates feedback from key stakeholders and was developed in alignment with current best practice sustainability reporting standards and frameworks, which include guidelines and recommendations by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the IPIECA (formerly known as the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association), the TCFD framework, and the American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) ESG Metrics Framework.

    RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) is a leading U.S. independent natural gas and NGL producer with operations focused in the Appalachian Basin. The Company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. More information about Range can be found at www.rangeresources.com.

    Included within this release are certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect Range’s current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events.  Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “outlook”, “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pursue,” “target,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

    All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made herein regarding activities, events or developments the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, such as those regarding future well costs, expected asset sales, well productivity, future emissions and carbon offsets, future liquidity and financial resilience, anticipated exports and related financial impact, natural gas and NGL market supply and demand, improving commodity fundamentals and pricing, future capital efficiencies, future shareholder value, emerging plays, capital spending, anticipated drilling and completion activity, acreage prospectivity, expected pipeline utilization and future guidance information, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on assumptions and estimates that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information; however, management’s assumptions and Range’s future performance are subject to a wide range of business risks and uncertainties and there is no assurance that these goals and projections can or will be met. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information on risks and uncertainties is available in Range’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Unless required by law, Range undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events after the date they are made.

    SOURCE: Range Resources Corporation

    Range Investor Contact:

    Laith Sando, Senior Vice President – Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations
    817-869-4267
    lsando@rangeresources.com

    Range Media Contact:

    Mark Windle, Director of Corporate Communications
    724-873-3223
    mwindle@rangeresources.com

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  • MIL-OSI: OTC Markets Group Welcomes Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. to OTCQX

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSX-V: SCZ; OTCQX: SCZMF), which engages in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Latin America, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

    Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “SCZMF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

    The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors. 

    Executive Chairman and CEO, Arturo Préstamo, commented: “Graduating to the OTCQX Best Market is an important milestone for Santacruz Silver and a reflection of our continued commitment to transparency, operational excellence, and disciplined growth. This achievement strengthens our visibility and accessibility among U.S. investors as we advance our strategy to grow a leading silver and base metals producer in Latin America.”

    About Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
    Santacruz Silver is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties across Latin America. In Bolivia, the Company operates the Bolivar, Porco, and Caballo Blanco mining complexes, with Caballo Blanco comprising the Tres Amigos and Colquechaquita mines. The Reserva mine, whose production is provided to the San Lucas ore sourcing and trading business, is also located in Bolivia. Additionally, the Company oversees the Soracaya exploration project. In Mexico, Santacruz operates the Zimapán mine.

    About OTC Markets Group Inc.
    OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market and Pink® Open Market.

    Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

    OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

    To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Wedbush Securities Enhances Client Offering Through Trading Infrastructure Upgrade with Rapid Addition’s Messaging Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wedbush Securities, a leading global financial services firm, has adopted a solution from Rapid Addition, a leading trading technology provider, to advance its trading infrastructure and better serve its clients. By integrating Rapid Addition’s highly flexible, cloud-ready platform, Wedbush is streamlining multi-asset class trading, risk management, and post-trade processes, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and relentless client service.

    “At Wedbush, we’re always focused on pushing the boundaries of what we can offer our clients. This expansion with Rapid Addition is a key step in that direction, enabling us to elevate our trading infrastructure and streamline operations. The move to the cloud not only strengthens our ability to respond to market changes but also significantly enhances how we serve our clients — by improving efficiency, scalability, and integration across all touchpoints of our execution and clearing services,” said Rodrigo Parrode, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, Wedbush Securities.

    Mike Powell, Chief Executive Officer at Rapid Addition, commented, “We are proud to be part of Wedbush’s transformation strategy and support them in delivering this innovative client-centric project. By helping harness the benefits of cloud and integrating trading process across front and middle-office, the RA Platform will help Wedbush drive efficiency, respond faster to client needs, and scale its trading infrastructure as their business grows.”

    This collaboration sets the stage for future innovations, including potential expansion into additional asset classes and workflows, ensuring both organizations remain at the forefront of the financial services industry.

    About Rapid Addition:
    Rapid Addition is a pioneer in the development of advanced electronic trading technology and a recognised leader in financial messaging protocols and high-performance middleware. Our asset class- and message protocol-agnostic platform enables organisations to build unique trading capabilities to meet their specific requirements.

    Architected to accelerate the deployment of customer IP and custom business logic, the RA Platform empowers firms to implement a broad spectrum of optimised electronic trading workflows through our low-code development framework.

    About Wedbush Securities:
    Wedbush Securities is the largest subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services. Since its founding in 1955, Wedbush is widely known for providing our clients, both retail and institutional, with a wide range of securities brokerage, clearing, wealth management, and investment banking services. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 100 registered offices and nearly 900 colleagues, the firm focuses on client service and financial safety, innovation, and the utilization of advanced technology. Securities and Investment Advisory services are offered through Wedbush Securities Inc. Member NYSE/ FINRA / SIPC 

    For media inquiries, please contact:
    Serina Molano
    Senior Associate, Public Relations
    publicrelations@wedbush.com 
    213-688-4564

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  • MIL-OSI: Abaxx Announces Digital Title Pilot to Unlock the Collateral Value of Physical Commodities Through its Integrated Market Infrastructure

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, today announced it intends to conduct a pilot transaction to finance margin with physical gold using its ID++ Technology to create real-time digital documents of title.

    This pilot will demonstrate the use of Abaxx’s Private Digital Title, a cryptographically-secured document of title for physical gold held at Abaxx Spot, to finance cash margin requirements for a gold futures position. By unlocking the collateral value of real-world assets, the initiative advances Abaxx’s broader effort to modernize collateralization and increase capital efficiency across commodity markets, including the unique ability to move real-time collateral privately through a federated network.

    Abaxx’s Private Digital Title Pilot Highlights

    • Demonstrates the integration of Abaxx Exchange and Clearing, Abaxx Spot, and ID++ Technology, activating the full stack of Abaxx infrastructure to address inefficiencies in commodity markets and supply-chain risk management.
    • Lays the groundwork for expanding the pool of high quality liquid asset (“HQLA”) collateral to include physically-held commodities and for netting physical and financial positions, reducing capital costs and inefficiencies in risk management.
    • Operates across the full commodity transaction lifecycle with integrated counterparty verification that keeps transaction data private from unrelated intermediaries and public ledger records, removing a key barrier to token adoption in global commodity markets.
    • Leverages Verifiable Credentials to issue legally-enforceable digital documents of title, preserving confidentiality, improving collateral mobility, and aligning with global legal standards like the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law’s (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR).

    “For decades, innovations in payment systems have accelerated the velocity of money while the immense value of physical assets has remained locked in slow, analog workflows,” said Josh Crumb, CEO of Abaxx Technologies. “What stablecoins and modern payment rails are to bank money, Abaxx is to physical collateral. We are building the tools to free your physical assets. This pilot will be the first end-to-end demonstration of our smarter markets architecture, where regulated market infrastructure and decentralized financial technology work together to turn physical commodities into dynamic, real-time financial instruments at the heart of financial clearing systems.”

    A New Framework for Digital Collateral

    Abaxx’s vision is to re-engineer the relationship between physical assets and financial risk management. To support this transformation, the Company has developed multi-layered market infrastructure designed to connect physical assets to financial workflows, anchored by a regulated futures exchange and clearinghouse, a spot market for physically-allocated gold, and Abaxx’s proprietary ID++ Technology and suite of console apps, including Verifier+, Abaxx Messenger, and Abaxx Sign.

    This infrastructure addresses two persistent challenges for commodity producers, traders, and financiers: limited collateral mobility and the high cost of managing basis and counterparty risk. It seeks to expand the pool of high-quality collateral to include real-world assets and creates the potential to reduce capital and operational costs by enabling the netting of physical and financial positions.

    Legal ownership of physical assets is digitized using Verifiable Credentials as documents of title, unlike tokenization models that rely on centralized issuance or new legal constructs. Abaxx’s approach is designed to reduce legal and operational friction, shorten onboarding timelines, and enable more flexible, direct use of physical commodities as collateral without compromising confidentiality or enforceability.

    The intended result is a system where physical assets support a flexible credit facility, transforming inventory from untapped collateral into a real-time financial resource.

    About the Pilot

    This pilot represents the first application of Abaxx’s Private Digital Title across the Company’s integrated exchange, clearing, and spot market infrastructure. It is intended to demonstrate how a cryptographically-secured Private Digital Title can act as a document of title for physical gold and finance the margin requirements of a gold futures position, replacing traditional warehouse receipts with a legally-enforceable digital document of title.

    As part of this framework, Abaxx’s Private Digital Title can embed legal terms and asset history, including attributes such as its provenance or environmental footprint, directly to the asset’s digital identity, supporting evolving market expectations around traceability.

    By increasing the pool of eligible collateral, increasing collateral mobility, and enhancing transparency, the initiative targets a $47 billion opportunity in gold trade finance¹ and lays the foundation for broader applications across commodity markets.

    Join the Working Group

    This pilot transaction is planned to take place in 4Q2025. Interested parties, including clearing firms, brokers, traders, custodians, banks, and technologists who would like to participate in our working group are invited to contact us at digitaltitle@abaxx.tech for more information.

    ¹ Source: ICC Trade Register Summary Report: Global Risks in Trade Finance, International Chamber of Commerce, November 2023.

    About Abaxx Technologies
    Abaxx Technologies is building Smarter Markets: markets empowered by better tools, better benchmarks, and better technology to drive market-based solutions to the biggest challenges we face as a society, including the energy transition.

    In addition to developing and deploying financial technologies that make communication, trade, and transactions easier and more secure, Abaxx is the majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte. Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Exchange and Abaxx Clearing, and the parent company of wholly owned subsidiary Abaxx Spot Pte. Ltd., the operator of Abaxx Spot.

    Abaxx Exchange delivers the market infrastructure critical to the shift toward an electrified, low-carbon economy through centrally-cleared, physically-deliverable futures contracts in LNG, carbon, battery materials, and precious metals, meeting the commercial needs of today’s commodity markets and establishing the next generation of global benchmarks.

    Abaxx Spot modernizes physical gold trading through a physically-backed gold pool in Singapore. As the first instance of a co-located spot and futures market for gold, Abaxx Spot enables secure electronic transactions, efficient OTC transfers, and is designed to support physical delivery for Abaxx Exchange’s physically-deliverable gold futures contract, providing integrated infrastructure to deliver smarter gold markets.

    For more information, visit abaxx.tech | abaxx.exchange | abaxxspot.com | basecarbon.com | smartermarkets.media

    For more information about this press release, please contact:

    Steve Fray, CFO
    Tel: +1 647-490-1590

    Media and investor inquiries:

    Abaxx Technologies Inc.
    Investor Relations Team
    Tel: +1 246 271 0082
    E-mail: ir@abaxx.tech

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    This press release includes certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “plan”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “target”, “purpose”, “goal”, “objective”, “ongoing”, “potential”, “likely” or the negative thereof or similar expressions.

    In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding the potential results, benefits and market impact of the pilot transaction, the Company’s business strategies, plans, and objectives, the development of new markets and products, expectations regarding Abaxx’s partnerships, demand for Abaxx’s products and market adoption and regulatory approvals. Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analyses and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Such factors impacting forward-looking information include, among others: risks relating to the global economic climate; dilution; Abaxx’s limited operating history; future capital needs and uncertainty of additional financing; the competitive nature of the industry; currency exchange risks; the need for Abaxx to manage its planned growth and expansion; the effects of product development and need for continued technology change; protection of proprietary rights; the effect of government regulation and compliance on Abaxx and the industry; acquiring and maintaining regulatory approvals for Abaxx’s products and operations; the ability to list Abaxx’s securities on stock exchanges in a timely fashion or at all; network security risks; the ability of Abaxx to maintain properly working systems; reliance on key personnel; global economic and financial market deterioration impeding access to capital or increasing the cost of capital; and volatile securities markets impacting security pricing unrelated to operating performance. In addition, particular factors which could impact future results of the business of Abaxx include but are not limited to: operations in foreign jurisdictions; protection of intellectual property rights; contractual risk; third-party risk; clearinghouse risk; malicious actor risks; third- party software license risk; system failure risk; risk of technological change; dependence of technical infrastructure; and changes in the price of commodities, capital market conditions, restriction on labor and international travel and supply chains, and the risk factors identified in the Company’s most recent management discussion and analysis filed on SEDAR+. Abaxx has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of Abaxx’s normal course of business.

    Abaxx cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. In addition, although Abaxx has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. When relying on forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Abaxx has assumed that the material factors referred to in the previous paragraphs will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release represents the expectations of Abaxx as of the date of this press release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Abaxx undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and information. Cboe Canada does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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  • MIL-OSI: GDS Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHANGHAI, China, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GDS Holdings Limited (“GDS Holdings”, “GDS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698), a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, today announced that it held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“2025 AGM”) on June 26, 2025. Each of the resolutions submitted to the shareholders for approval at the 2025 AGM has been approved.

    Specifically, the shareholders of the Company passed ordinary resolutions approving:

    1. Re-election of Mr. William Wei Huang as a director of the Company;
    2. Re-election of Ms. Bin Yu as a director of the Company;
    3. Re-election of Mr. Zulkifli Baharudin as a director of the Company;
    4. Confirmation of the appointment of KPMG Huazhen LLP as independent auditor of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025;
    5. Authorization of the Board of Directors of the Company to allot or issue, in the 12-month period from the date of the 2025 AGM, ordinary shares or other equity or equity-linked securities of the Company up to an aggregate thirty per cent. (30%) of its existing issued share capital of the Company at the date of the 2025 AGM, whether in a single transaction or a series of transactions (OTHER THAN any allotment or issues of shares on the exercise of any options that have been granted by the Company); and
    6. Authorization of each of the directors and officers of the Company to take any and every action that might be necessary to effect the foregoing resolutions as such director or officer, in his or her absolute discretion, thinks fit.

    About GDS Holdings Limited

    GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698) is a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China. The Company’s facilities are strategically located in and around primary economic hubs where demand for high-performance data center services is concentrated. The Company’s data centers have large net floor area, high power capacity, density and efficiency, and multiple redundancies across all critical systems. GDS is carrier and cloud-neutral, which enables its customers to access the major telecommunications networks, as well as the largest PRC and global public clouds, which are hosted in many of its facilities. The Company offers co-location and a suite of value-added services, including managed hybrid cloud services through direct private connection to leading public clouds, managed network services, and, where required, the resale of public cloud services. The Company has a 24-year track record of service delivery, successfully fulfilling the requirements of some of the largest and most demanding customers for outsourced data center services in China. The Company’s customer base consists predominantly of hyperscale cloud service providers, large internet companies, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, IT service providers, and large domestic private sector and multinational corporations. The Company also holds a non-controlling 35.6% equity interest in DayOne Data Centers Limited which develops and operates data centers in International markets.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    GDS Holdings Limited
    Laura Chen
    Phone: +86 (21) 2029-2203
    Email: ir@gds-services.com

    Piacente Financial Communications
    Ross Warner
    Phone: +86 (10) 6508-0677
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    Brandi Piacente
    Phone: +1 (212) 481-2050
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    GDS Holdings Limited

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  • MIL-OSI: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 – TRITAX BIG BOX REIT PLC – Ordinary Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1. KEY INFORMATION  
       
    (a) Full name of discloser: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  
    (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
    TRITAX BIG BOX REIT PLC  
    (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 to the disclosure
    25 June 2025  
    (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
    If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    YES
    Warehouse REIT plc
     
       
    2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE  
    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.  
    (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)  
       
    Class of relevant security: 1 ordinary (GB00BG49KP99)  
      Interests Short Positions  
      Number % Number %  
    (1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 29,004,767 1.17 %      
    (2) Cash-settled derivatives:          
    (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:          
      Total 29,004,767

    *

    1.17 %      
    * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 83,742 shares that are included in the total above.  
       
    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

     
       
       
    (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)  
       
    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:    
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:    
       
    3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE  
       
    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

     
    (a) Purchases and sales  
       
    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit  
    1p ordinary (GB00BG49KP99) Sale 31,951 1.4678 GBP  
    1p ordinary (GB00BG49KP99) Sale 204,677 1.4725 GBP  

    There was a Transfer Out of -5,643 shares of 1p ordinary

     
    (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions  
       
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. CFD Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position Number of reference securities Price per unit  
               
       
    (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
     
    (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
     
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type e.g. American, European etc. Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
                   
       
    (ii) Exercise  
       
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit  
               
       
    (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)  
                 
    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion Details Price per unit (if applicable)  
             
       
    4. OTHER INFORMATION  
       
    (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements  
       
    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”
     
    None  
       
    (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives  
       
    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”
     
    None  
       
    (c) Attachments  
       
    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO  
       
    Date of disclosure 26 June 2025  
    Contact name Thomas Hone  
    Telephone number +44 20 3033 3419  
       

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 – TRITAX BIG BOX REIT PLC – Ordinary Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1. KEY INFORMATION  
       
    (a) Full name of discloser: Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3.  
    (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
    TRITAX BIG BOX REIT PLC  
    (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 to the disclosure
    25 June 2025  
    (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
    If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    YES
    Warehouse REIT plc
     
       
    2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE  
    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.  
    (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)  
       
    Class of relevant security: 1 ordinary (GB00BG49KP99)  
      Interests Short Positions  
      Number % Number %  
    (1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 29,004,767 1.17 %      
    (2) Cash-settled derivatives:          
    (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:          
      Total 29,004,767

    *

    1.17 %      
    * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 83,742 shares that are included in the total above.  
       
    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

     
       
       
    (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)  
       
    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:    
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:    
       
    3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE  
       
    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

     
    (a) Purchases and sales  
       
    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit  
    1p ordinary (GB00BG49KP99) Sale 31,951 1.4678 GBP  
    1p ordinary (GB00BG49KP99) Sale 204,677 1.4725 GBP  

    There was a Transfer Out of -5,643 shares of 1p ordinary

     
    (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions  
       
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. CFD Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position Number of reference securities Price per unit  
               
       
    (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
     
    (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
     
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type e.g. American, European etc. Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
                   
       
    (ii) Exercise  
       
    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit  
               
       
    (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)  
                 
    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion Details Price per unit (if applicable)  
             
       
    4. OTHER INFORMATION  
       
    (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements  
       
    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”
     
    None  
       
    (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives  
       
    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”
     
    None  
       
    (c) Attachments  
       
    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO  
       
    Date of disclosure 26 June 2025  
    Contact name Thomas Hone  
    Telephone number +44 20 3033 3419  
       

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Asian Development Blog: Redirecting Revenue Toward Health Could Curb Asia’s Chronic Disease Surge

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    Rising rates of chronic disease in Asia and the Pacific are driven by lifestyle shifts, aging populations, and unhealthy consumption. Some countries are using targeted fiscal policies and reinvested revenues to improve public health outcomes and reduce long-term costs.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ‘Don’t surrender’ to Indonesian pressure over West Papua, Bomanak warns MSG

    Asia Pacific Report

    A West Papuan independence movement leader has warned the Melanesian Spearhead Group after its 23rd leaders summit in Suva, Fiji, to not give in to a “neocolonial trade in betrayal and abandonment” over West Papua.

    While endorsing and acknowledging the “unconditional support” of Melanesian people to the West Papuan cause for decolonisation, OPM chair and commander Jeffrey P Bomanak
    spoke against “surrendering” to Indonesia which was carrying out a policy of “bank cheque diplomacy” in a bid to destroy solidarity.

    Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka took over the chairmanship of the MSG this week from his Vanuatu counterpart Jotham Napat and vowed to build on the hard work and success that had been laid before it.

    He said he would not take the responsibility of chairmanship lightly, especially as they were confronted with an increasingly fragmented global landscape that demanded more from them.

    PNG Prime Minister James Marape called on MSG member states to put West Papua and Kanaky New Caledonia back on the agenda for full MSG membership.

    Marape said that while high-level dialogue with Indonesia over West Papua and France about New Caledonia must continue, it was culturally “un-Melanesian” not to give them a seat at the table.

    West Papua currently holds observer status in the MSG, which includes Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji — and Indonesia as an associate member.

    PNG ‘subtle shift’
    PNG recognises the West Papuan region as five provinces of Indonesia, making Marape’s remarks in Suva a “subtle shift that may unsettle Jakarta”, reports Gorethy Kenneth in the PNG Post-Courier.

    West Papuans have waged a long-standing Melanesian struggle for independence from Indonesia since 1969.

    The MSG resolved to send separate letters of concern to the French and Indonesian presidents.

    The OPM letter warning the MSG. Image: Screenshot APR

    In a statement, Bomanak thanked the Melanesians of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of Kanaky New Caledonia for “unconditionally support[ing] your West Papuan brothers and sisters, subjected to dispossession, enslavement, genocide, ethnocide, infanticide, and ethnic cleansing, [as] the noblest of acts.”

    “We will never forget these Melanesian brothers and sisters who remain faithfully loyal to our cultural identity no matter how many decades is our war of liberation and no matter how many bags of gold and silver Indonesia offers for the betrayal of ancestral kinship.

    “When the late [Vanuatu Prime Minister] Father Walter Lini declared, ‘Melanesia is not free unless West Papua is free,”’ he was setting the benchmark for leadership and loyalty across the entire group of Melanesian nations.

    “Father Lini was not talking about a timeframe of five months, or five years, or five decades.

    “Father Lini was talking about an illegal invasion and military occupation of West Papua by a barbaric nation wanting West Papua’s gold and forests and willing to exterminate all of us for this wealth.

    ‘Noble declaration’
    “That this noble declaration of kinship and loyalty now has a commercial value that can be bought and sold like a commodity by those without Father Lini’s courage and leadership, and betrayed for cheap materialism, is an act of historic infamy that will be recorded by Melanesian historians and taught in all our nations’ universities long after West Papua is liberated.”

    OPM leader Jeffrey Bomanak . . . his letter warns against surrendering to Indonesian control. Image: OPM

    Bomanak was condemning the decision of the MSG to regard the “West Papua problem” as an internal issue for Indonesia.

    “The illegal occupation of West Papua and the genocide of West Papuans is not an internal issue to be solved by the barbaric occupier.

    “Indonesia’s position as an associate member of MSG is a form of colonial corruption of the Melanesian people.

    “We will continue to fight without MSG because the struggle for independence and sovereignty is our fundamental right of the Papuan people’s granted by God.

    “Every member of MSG can recommend to the United Nations that West Papua deserves the same right of liberation and nation-state sovereignty that was achieved without compromise by Timor-Leste — the other nation illegally invaded by Indonesia and also subjected to genocide.”

    Bomanak said the MSG’s remarks stood in stark contrast to Father Lini’s solidarity with West Papua and were “tantamount to sharing in the destruction of West Papua”.

    ‘Blood money’
    It was also collaborating in the “extermination of West Papuans for economic benefit, for Batik Largesse. Blood money!”

    The Papua ‘problem’ was not a human rights problem but a problem of the Papuan people’s political right for independence and sovereignty based on international law and the right to self-determination.

    It was an international problem that had not been resolved.

    “In fact, to say it is simply a ‘problem’ ignores the fate of the genocide of 500,000 victims.”

    Bomanak said MSG leaders should make clear recommendations to the Indonesian government to resolve the “Papua problem” at the international level based on UN procedures and involving the demilitarisation of West Papua with all Indonesian defence and security forces “leaving the land they invaded and unlawfully occupied.”

    Indonesia’s position as an associate member in the MSG was a systematic new colonialisation by Indonesia in the home of the Melanesian people.

    Indonesia well understood the weaknesses of each Melanesian leader and “carries out bank cheque diplomacy accordingly to destroy the solidarity so profoundly declared by the late Father Walter Lini.”

    “No surrender!”

    MSG leaders in Suva . . . Jeremy Manele (Solomon Islands, from left), James Marape (PNG), Sitiveni Rabuka (Fiji), Jotham Napat (Vanuatu), and Roch Wamytan (FLNKS spokesperson). Image: PNG Post-Courier

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  • MIL-OSI China: China firmly opposes NATO using China as an excuse to “expand eastward into Asia-Pacific”: Defense Spokesperson 2025-06-26 “We firmly oppose NATO using China as an excuse to ‘expand eastward into the Asia-Pacific’ and urge NATO to reflect on its own behaviors, change course, and contribute more to global security and stability,” said Chinese Defense Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang at a regular press conference on Thursday.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, June 26 — “We firmly oppose NATO using China as an excuse to ‘expand eastward into the Asia-Pacific’ and urge NATO to reflect on its own behaviors, change course, and contribute more to global security and stability,” said Chinese Defense Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang at a regular press conference on Thursday.

      According to reports, NATO held its summit in The Hague from June 24 to 25, accusing China of “providing Russia with key support during the Russia-Ukraine conflict”, and expressing concerns over the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the Taiwan question. And, NATO Secretary General recently stated that China is significantly strengthening its military capabilities, building the world’s largest navy, and expanding its nuclear arsenal. Therefore, NATO should strengthen its partnership with “Indo-Pacific” countries to deal with the military challenges posed by China.

      When being asked to share comment, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that China adheres to the path of peaceful development, and is firmly committed to a national defense policy that is defensive in nature and that China’s military development is purely aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as maintaining world peace and stability. “China-Russia cooperation does not target at any third party, nor will it be interfered by any third party,” stressed the spokesperson.

      When talking about NATO, the spokesperson pointed out that as a product of the Cold War and the largest military bloc in the world, NATO stirs up troubles and provokes conflicts and wars in various regions, making itself a true war machine. Moreover, in recent years, NATO has overstretched its geographic boundary stipulated by its own Treaty, and ill-expanded its power and authority, arousing high vigilance among regional countries.

      “We firmly oppose NATO using China as an excuse to ‘expand eastward into the Asia-Pacific’ and urge NATO to reflect on its own behaviors, change course, and contribute more to global security and stability,” stressed the spokesperson at the end of his comment.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese military praised for contributions to global health 2025-06-26 18:54:33 China’s military has made significant contributions to global health undertakings, said a senior official of an international organization Thursday at the ongoing sixth Pan-Asia Pacific Regional Congress on Military Medicine in Beijing.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) — China’s military has made significant contributions to global health undertakings, said a senior official of an international organization Thursday at the ongoing sixth Pan-Asia Pacific Regional Congress on Military Medicine in Beijing.

      China undoubtedly plays a very important role in regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, said Pierre Neirinckx, secretary-general of the International Committee of Military Medicine.

      He highlighted the conference’s role as a vital platform for dialogue and experience sharing, and emphasized the Chinese military’s sustained influence as a major player advancing global health amid complex security challenges.

      Chinese armed forces have deployed multiple medical teams for peacekeeping missions in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lebanon and South Sudan, and have participated in international disaster relief missions, including earthquake relief missions in Nepal and Myanmar.

      China’s naval hospital ship “Peace Ark” has toured to 49 countries and regions, providing health services to more than 370,000 people.

      Being a peace-loving and peace-preserving force, the Chinese military is a steadfast supporter of international humanitarianism and military medicine development, according to Chinese delegates to the conference.

      They pledged to cooperate with global counterparts in sharing medical experiences, technologies and resources to promote the development of military medicine.

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  • MIL-OSI China: SCO Defense Ministers’ Meeting kicks off in China 2025-06-26 18:31:27 The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting kicked off in Qingdao City, east China’s Shandong Province, on June 26. China’s Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun hosted and addressed the meeting.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      QINGDAO, June 26 — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting kicked off in Qingdao City, east China’s Shandong Province, on June 26. China’s Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun hosted and addressed the meeting.

      Admiral Dong Jun stated that it is necessary for the SCO to serve as an anchor of stability amid the current complex global situation. China is willing to work with all SCO member states to adhere to the original aspiration of the SCO, carry forward the “Shanghai Spirit”, firmly safeguard international fairness and justice, jointly address security challenges, and promote steady and far-reaching defense and security cooperation.

      All parties participating in the meeting agreed that they should continue to enhance strategic communication, promote practical cooperation and jointly maintain regional peace and stability. The meeting was a complete success.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China-Laos Railway sees over 10 billion yuan in trade value in Jan.-May

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    An international cargo train of China-Laos Railway is pictured at Wangjiaying West Station in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, on Jan. 2, 2025. 

    The China-Laos Railway handled more than 2.48 million tonnes of import and export cargo valued at over 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) from January to May this year, customs data showed on Thursday.

    Both freight volume and value saw significant growth in this period, with a 7.9-percent year-on-year increase in volume and a 33.2-percent surge in value. In May alone, this railway transported 512,000 tonnes of goods worth 3.76 billion yuan — setting a monthly record high since its opening in December 2021.

    Following its launch, the railway has experienced robust growth in cargo transport. As of May 22, total freight volume had surpassed 60 million tonnes, with cross-border shipments exceeding 13.9 million tonnes.

    The range of goods transported has expanded dramatically from just over 10 types initially to more than 3,000. These goods include electronics, photovoltaic products, communication equipment, automobiles, agricultural products, industrial goods and daily necessities. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: E-seminar: Verification of frozen poultry via HADH

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    E-seminar: Verification of frozen poultry via HADH

    An e-seminar produced as part of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis

    This e-seminar provides a guide for the implementation of a method for the verification of the labelling of previously frozen poultry by measurement of hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase (HADH) activity.

    When meat is frozen and then thawed, the muscle mitochondria (a type of intramuscular organelle) are damaged during the process and the enzyme HADH is released into the intracellular fluid. The relative increase in the amount of HADH found in the intracellular fluid before and after analytical method freezing procedure may be indicative as to whether the meat has previously undergone freezing. The measurement of HADH activity in the intracellular fluid, taken by pressing the meat and analysing the fluid using a spectrophotometer, is a simple, rapid and reliable procedure for a laboratory to undertake when evaluating the reported cryological history of raw chicken or turkey samples.

    This e-seminar provides information and guidance relevant to understanding how to apply an HADH-based spectrophotometric method to differentiate between chilled and previously frozen poultry samples.

    This e-seminar was produced by the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis, funded by the Food Standards Agency, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Food Standards Scotland and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology via the Government Chemist.

    Watch the E-seminar: Verification of frozen poultry via HADH

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    Published 26 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Planning Inspectorate publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Planning Inspectorate publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25

    Progress in planning delivery highlighted in annual performance review

    Today sees the publication of the Planning Inspectorate’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2024/25

    The report details performance against our mission to deliver timely, high-quality, and cost-effective planning decisions, recommendations and advice.

    In his foreword Chief Executive Paul Morrison highlights work to improve the ‘flow’ of cases through the system and the importance of engaging with partners as he reflects on the last year and future ambitions.

    He writes:

    Our progress reflects the professionalism and determination of colleagues across the Planning Inspectorate, and the strength of engagement from partners throughout the system.

    We’ve done all of this with an eye on the horizon. The government’s ambitions in this Parliament set a clear and stretching direction. Supporting that agenda will take more than throughput. It will take a planning system that flows, connects, and delivers with confidence.

    This year has shown what’s possible when we align purpose with partnership. We’re not at the finish line, but we are moving, together, in the right direction.

    Highlights from the last year include:

    • We provided 17 national infrastructure applications recommendations to Secretaries of State and gave advice to 80 pre-application Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, which provide our communities with roads, railways, reservoirs, and electricity.

    • 28,000 homes (approximately) approved during 2024/25 due to appeal, which would not have been built originally.

    • We found 22 local plans sound, ensuring that the proposals meet citizens’ and businesses’ future needs and giving security to local areas planning their development.

    • We worked with 144 local planning authorities through the householder appeal service pilot, unlocking new functionality for the entire appeals process.

    The Annual Report and Accounts covers the period of April 2024 to March 2025.

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    Published 26 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Music ends, consequences don’t: Campaign warns drivers post-festival 26 June 2025 Music ends, consequences don’t: Campaign warns drivers post-festival

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    With the Isle of Wight Festival now behind us and a summer full of events still ahead, a timely road safety campaign is reminding revellers that the party’s consequences can linger long after the music stops.

    In a joint effort with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Safer Roads Partnership, thousands of ferry passengers travelling by car were recently met with a clear message: Don’t risk driving under the influence the morning after drinking.

    The campaign, which featured eye-catching adverts and face-to-face engagement at key ferry terminals in Lymington, Portsmouth, and Southampton over the Isle of Wight Festival weekend, aimed to raise awareness about how alcohol can remain in your system well into the next day — potentially putting drivers unknowingly over the legal limit.

    At the heart of the initiative is the Morning After calculator, a free online tool that helps people estimate how long it takes for alcohol to leave their body. It’s not a green light to drink more, but a guide to help people make safer choices.

    Even with the festival period ending, summer has only just begun and the tool can be used at any time.

    Lewis Campbell, road safety officer for the Isle of Wight Council, praised the campaign’s reach: “A big thank you to all of our partners within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Safer Roads Partnership for supporting this important campaign.

    “This has been another successful event at the mainland ports with more than 10,000 people engaged. We are very grateful for the support received by local ferry operators.”

    He added: “The campaign highlights the importance of planning your journeys and your alcohol consumption if you know you must drive the following day. The Morning After calculator can help you do that.

    “However, to be clear, there is no safe level of alcohol when it comes to driving.”

    The consequences of drink driving are serious. Offenders can face hefty fines, driving bans, and even prison. And it’s not just about being caught behind the wheel — simply being found in a stationary vehicle while intoxicated, with the keys in the ignition, could lead to a £2,500 fine, a three-month prison sentence, and a driving ban.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Development of a new street and road network project in Sokolniki has begun

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the Sokolniki district, the development of a territory planning project (TPP) for a new street and road network has begun. The work will be carried out within the framework of the Targeted Investment Program. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The total area of the territory for which the PPT will be developed is about four hectares. It is located at the intersection of Bolshaya Olenya Street and Veteranov Avenue, Maly Oleny Lane and Oleniy Val Street. The project provides for the construction of a street and road network necessary for the full functioning of the modern sports and training base of the Spartak-Moscow football club. This is an example of how the city creates infrastructure to support sports initiatives, while simultaneously developing the area and making it more comfortable for residents,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The emergence of new infrastructure will provide convenient access to the sports facility and improve the transport situation in the area.

    “Development of the street and road network will create additional prerequisites for the improvement of adjacent territories, will make the area more accessible and attractive for both residents and visitors to the city. As a result, traffic organization will improve, travel time will be reduced, new routes and convenient pedestrian connections will appear,” she added. Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the construction new road network in the Ramenki area.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The State University of Management proposes to form an industry of historical technologies in Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On June 25, 2025, a delegation from the State University of Management took part in a scientific and methodological seminar of the Commission of the General Council of the United Russia party on education and science with the participation of experts from the Russian Historical Society, the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, the Talent and Success Educational Foundation and the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center.

    The seminar took place at the Sirius Educational Center as part of the Pedagogy of Times of Trials project. The project aims to conduct research and create educational programs to study, comprehend, and pass on to young people the pedagogical experience gained by Soviet and Russian educators during military, socio-political, and humanitarian crises.

    The seminar was attended by the Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Maria Karelina, the leading researcher of the Research Institute of Public Policy and Management of Industrial Economy Irina Goncharova and the Director of the Center for Assessment and Development of Management Competencies Anton Velichko.

    During the seminars, university representatives and industry experts share their own experiences and practices of conducting scientific and historical work with students and young scientists through the prism of historical memory.

    Leading researcher at the Research Institute of Public Policy and Management of Industrial Economy Irina Goncharova presented a report entitled “Pedagogy of Memory: a Multi-Level System of Management Education at the State University of Management at the scientific and methodological seminar.” Today, the university is implementing specific projects in key areas of activity – education, science, practice – which involve students at all stages of training: from Pre-University students to postgraduates. The complex of these activities forms a systematic approach to the work on preserving and transmitting historical memory to younger generations and, moreover, becomes a tool for training leaders. The State University of Management sets itself the goal of not only educating and preserving patriotism, but also scaling up existing practices by creating an industry of historical technologies.

    The delegation of the State University of Management was given a tour of the campus of the Sirius Educational Center, the Sirius University of Science and Technology, and the Laboratory Complex. Deputy Director for Educational Activities of the Sirius University Oleg Fedorov spoke about the scientific centers operating within the university structure, where research is conducted in the fields of genetics, information technology, ecology, medicine, and cognitive research. The meeting participants discussed promising areas of joint work on the research track.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act Passes Committee

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California

    Washington, D.C.—Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed Congressman LaMalfa’s bill, H.R. 3300, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act, out of markup as part of a larger package. This legislation ensures that aerial fire retardant remains available for wildfire suppression efforts without being tied up in Clean Water Act permitting delays. The bill clarifies that federal, state, local, and tribal firefighting agencies do not need a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to use fire retardant from aircraft when responding to wildfires.

    “Firefighters shouldn’t have to wait on a permit to fight a fire. With wildfire racing toward homes and forests, limiting or delaying the use of fire retardant due to waiting for bureaucracy to permit it is backward logic that gets people hurt and leaves entire landscapes scorched,” said Rep. LaMalfa. “Aerial retardant has been used safely for decades. What these lawsuits and delays really do is handcuff the very people trying to stop disaster. I’m glad to see this bill pass through committee, and I’ll keep working to make sure our firefighters can do their jobs without interference from fringe lawsuits or red tape.”

    Background

    In 2022, an environmental group sued the Forest Service over its use of aerial fire retardant, arguing it should be regulated under the Clean Water Act. A federal court ruled in 2023 that the Forest Service must obtain a NPDES permit from the EPA, but declined to issue an injunction that would have halted the use of retardant during fire season. The permitting process is expected to take years, and if future litigation results in a successful injunction, firefighters could be forced to ground aircraft or fly them with only water—putting lives, forests, and property at serious risk. Additionally, every state, local, and tribal fire agency may eventually need to get their own NPDES permit to use retardant, wasting tax dollars, time, and placing people in jeopardy.

    The Forest Service has made clear in testimony that aerial retardant is a critical part of its integrated wildfire strategy and that current operations already prohibit discharge into waterways or buffer zones. Over the past decade, less than 1% of fire retardant drops have affected waterways.

    The bill builds on existing exemptions in the Clean Water Act for fire control activities and ensures continued use of fire retardants that are approved and listed on the Forest Service’s Qualified Products List.

    Congressman Doug LaMalfa is Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba Counties.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: LaMalfa, California GOP Delegation Call on Newsom to Halt New Gas Price Hikes

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California

    Washington, D.C.—Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) joined the entire California Republican congressional delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom urging him to immediately suspend a scheduled increase to the state’s gasoline excise tax and pause the implementation of new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations projected to significantly raise fuel costs for California drivers.

    Starting July 1, 2025, California is set to raise its gas tax to 61.2 cents per gallon. On the same day, new CARB regulations under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) are set to take effect—regulations estimated by University of Pennsylvania economists to drive fuel prices up by as much as 65 cents per gallon. Combined, these changes will further strain California’s already fragile fuel supply and add more costs for families and businesses across the state.

    “At a time when Californians are already paying $1.44 more per gallon than the national average, the last thing they need is another gas tax hike and a costly new mandate from unelected CARB officials,” said Rep. LaMalfa. “The Phillips 66 refinery is set to close this fall, and Valero’s Benicia facility will follow next spring. Together, those shutdowns will cut California’s refining capacity by over 20 percent. Resulting in less fuel available on the market, higher prices, and more pain for everyone. Instead of addressing this looming supply crisis, the Governor is adding 1.6 cents to the gas tax and letting CARB push through a regulation that is estimated to raise prices by up to 65 cents per gallon. These policies are not just tone-deaf, they’re dangerous to California’s economy. The Governor continues to ignore this reality. Refusing to change course will only make things worse.”

    These price increases come as California faces a looming supply crisis due to the scheduled closures of two major in-state refineries. According to a May 2025 report from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, the combined shutdown of the Phillips 66 refinery in Los Angeles and the Valero refinery in Benicia could result in a 21% drop in California’s refining capacity. This shortfall is expected to create a gasoline supply deficit of up to 13.1 million gallons per day and push prices as high as $8.43 per gallon by the end of 2026, especially when combined with the effects of new state mandates like the LCFS, Cap-and-Trade expansion, and excise tax increases.

    The USC study also warns that these disruptions will ripple across the economy, impacting air travel, food delivery, agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare, while placing further pressure on household budgets and reducing state tax revenues at a time when California faces a projected $73 billion budget deficit.

    The California Republican congressional delegation has consistently urged the Governor to suspend the gas tax, address in-state supply constraints, and reject policies that deepen the cost-of-living crisis, but to date continue to be ignored.

    The full text of the letter is available here.

    Congressman Doug LaMalfa is Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba Counties.

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