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HTX Rolls Out USDT Deposits for USDD Flexible Earn with Stable 12% APY

SINGAPORE, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recent market volatility, triggered by significant corrections in major assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, leads to heightened investor anxiety. Following these corrections, a pro-crypto endorsement from Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) injected renewed market speculation, amplifying price fluctuations and short-term trading activity. Faced with persistent high volatility, discerning capital seeks secure avenues to preserve assets and generate reliable returns.

As an alternative to high-risk, leveraged short-term trading, HTX’s USDD Flexible Earn product delivers a stable investment solution. Investors can secure a consistent 12% Annual Percentage Yield (APY), irrespective of market volatility, with hourly compounding providing transparent asset growth.

HTX Upgrades USDD Flexible Earn with 12% APY

USDD 2.0, launched on TRON on January 25, 2025, is a decentralized stablecoin backed by a multi-layered security and risk management system. By implementing overcollateralization, liquidations and auctions, a Peg Stability Module (PSM), and decentralized governance, USDD maintains a 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar while mitigating  volatility risks. According to Justin Sun’s tweet data: “As of now, over $180 million USDT is available in the contract for conversion with USDD. The total USDD minted is over $200 million.” (USDD data available at https://usdd.io/data).

HTX has enhanced its USDD Flexible Earn product, officially enabling USDT-based subscriptions. Users can use USDT to subscribe to the product at a 1:1 conversion ratio with zero slippage. Following the conclusion of a promotional 20% APY period, the standard yield for USDD Flexible Earn is established at 12% APY, still significantly outpacing similar stablecoin products in the market. With hourly compounding and flexible redemptions, investors can secure  stable passive income, regardless of market fluctuations.

Why HTX’s USDD Flexible Earn?

High Yields: 12% APY outperforms industry benchmarks for stablecoin passive income products.

Zero Slippage Conversion: Seamless USDT subscription at a 1:1 ratio.

Instant Liquidity: Subscribe and redeem anytime, with hourly compounding.

Benefit: Individual subscription quota as high as 10 million USDD, allowing for large-scale earning potential.

Institutional-Grade Security: 12 years of secure platform operations with over 10 million global users, ensuring a safe and stable yield experience.

How to Participate?

To get started with USDD Flexible Earn, you need the HTX app version 10.44.0 or above or visit HTX’s official website. Navigate to “Earn”, choose USDD Flexible, and use Spot USDT as your funding source. Enter the desired amount and confirm. Earnings accrue hourly and are automatically reinvested, with redemption available at any time.

More Ways to Earn: HTX’s Diverse Passive Income Solutions

In the dynamic crypto market, no one can accurately predict the next big move. HTX provides a diverse portfolio of high-yield investment products, including XCN Flexible (20% APY), USDT Flexible (10% APY), and 7-day Fixed for BTC, ETH, and USDT (10% APY). This comprehensive offering allows users to generate passive income across various market conditions. 

As a global leader in digital asset trading, HTX is committed to optimizing user investment experiences, offering high-yield, secure, and stable earning products. Moving forward, HTX will continue launching innovative passive income solutions, empowering users worldwide to navigate crypto markets with confidence and financial security.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, we harbor global capabilities that enable us to provide users with safe and reliable services. Our growth strategy – “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, underpins our commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

For more information on HTX, please visit the HTX Square, or https://www.htx.com/, and follow X, Telegram, Discord. For further press enquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

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ST Engineering iDirect to Demonstrate Intuition’s Next-Gen Capabilities at Satellite 2025

Witness the power of advanced automation, multi-orbit connectivity and cloud-driven scalability in action  

HERNDON, Va., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, will showcase its Intuition ground system’s next-gen capabilities in advanced automation, multi-orbit connectivity and cloud-driven scalability through live demonstrations at the Satellite 2025 Conference and Exhibition. Designed to address the challenges of evolving satellite networks, Intuition’s next release is scheduled for later this year. Attendees at the event will also get a preview of its future automation capabilities and proof-of-concepts, with insights into how these innovations will shape the future of satellite ground operations.

Key highlights of the demonstrations include:

Deployment Options and Scalability

  • Virtualized Network Processing: Displays high-speed performance and configurable scaling using Cloud compute to handle diverse workloads seamlessly.
  • Flexible Baseband Options: Highlights virtualized baseband processing with flexibility to deploy on COTS hardware or High-Density Hub Baseband (XBB) for optimized efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Scalable Architecture: Demonstrates Network Management Systems support in the public Cloud accommodating growing network demands.

Multi-Orbit Connectivity

  • Optimized Traffic Routing: Presents best-path routing via GEO, MEO, LEO, terrestrial, and cellular networks for reliable service.
  • Innovative Tracking Algorithm: Shows precise frequency and timing adjustments, enabling seamless beam switching and uninterrupted connectivity between satellites operating in multiple orbits.

Efficiency and Optimization

  • Mx-DMA MRC Waveform: Demonstrates enhanced spectral efficiency with real-time adaptive bandwidth adjustments for shared capacity.
  • Global Bandwidth Management: Highlights flexible connectivity through advanced load balancing and dynamic pooling of space segment resources.

ST Engineering iDirect will also provide a preview into Intuition’s future automation capabilities and proof-of-concept innovations that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to enable automation and enhance network monitoring, troubleshooting and operations. These include:

  • Zero-Touch Adaptive Coding and Modulation: Optimization of channel performance and real-time adjustments.
  • AI-Powered Anomaly Detection: Early detection of network impacting activities such as rain fade and noise to reduce system disruptions.
  • AI-Based Network Assistant: Enables smarter, faster interactions for improved network operational metrics.

Visit ST Engineering iDirect at Booth 2102 at Satellite 2025 Conference and Exhibition from March 10 to 13 or schedule a personalized demonstration to see firsthand how Intuition can reshape satellite ground operations.   

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

CGTN: From GDP growth to tech, foreign investment boost, China brings confidence to the world in 2025

CGTN published an article outlining key takeaways of the Chinese government work report, which was submitted to the country’s national legislature for deliberation on March 5. The story expressed China’s full confidence in its economic development prospects for 2025 and highlighted China’s contribution to global development.


BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswre – 5 March 2025 – The world has once again turned its eyes to Beijing as China Wednesday announced its economic growth target rate of around 5 percent in 2025 at the opening meeting of third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature.

On a global scale, an around 5 percent growth rate would place China among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with the economic increment equating to the annual output of a medium-sized country.

Justin Lin Yifu, dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, pointed out that China’s stable and dynamic economic growth in 2025 is a certainty regardless global uncertainty.

Lin, the former senior vice president and chief economist of the World Bank, is confident that China’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to grow at a rate of at least 5 percent, sustaining its position as a key driver of global growth by contributing over 30 percent to global expansion.

“That is good news – not just for China but also for the world at large,” he added.

The government work report, submitted to the national legislature for deliberation on Wednesday, expressed China’s willingness to work with other members of the international community to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.

“We will remain firm in pursuing a mutually beneficial strategy of opening up, oppose hegemonism and power politics, oppose unilateralism and protectionism in all forms, and uphold international fairness and justice,” the report affirmed.

Deficit-to-GDP ratio at 4 percent

The report outlined China adopting a more proactive fiscal policy and applying an appropriately accommodative monetary policy. Thus, China’s deficit-to-GDP ratio for this year is set at around 4 percent, an increase of one percentage point over last year.

Tian Yun, a Beijing-based economist, noticed it marks the first time on record that China has set the deficit-to-GDP ratio at 4 percent.

It sent out multiple signals on Chinese policymakers’ stepped-up efforts to navigate challenges and boost high-quality economic development, Tian said. It also indicates that fiscal spending will play a significantly stronger role in supporting economic growth and that the efficiency in using fiscal spending should be higher this year, he added.

Boosting social vitality

Calling for stimulating the vitality of the whole society, the report vowed that China will firmly implement the strategy of expanding domestic demand, strengthen the domestic economy, drive its expansion and broaden international cooperation through further opening up.

To fulfill the target, China will issue a total of 1.3 trillion yuan (about $182 billion) of ultra-long special treasury bonds in 2025, up 300 billion yuan from last year, and earmark 735 billion yuan in central government budget for investment in 2025.

The report highlighted China’s commitments to expanding higher-standard opening up, stabilizing foreign trade and investment and fostering a first-rate business environment.

Since last year, China has fully applied the negative list for cross-border trade in services, launched opening-up trials for valued-added telecom services, biotechnology and wholly foreign-owned hospitals and has given all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines.

Innovation-driven development

The report on Wednesday said the country will insist on innovation-driven development, pledging to advance tech self-reliance, accelerate major science projects and build an environment for innovation.

Enterprises like Xiaomi deeply understood the importance of innovation and high-end development. When speaking at the Deputies’ Corridor before the opening of NPC session, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi as well as an NPC deputy, stated that Xiaomi’s major achievements are underpinned by its innovation strategy.

Noting that Xiaomi maintained its position among the top three global smartphone manufacturers for 18 consecutive quarters, Lei said it also reflects the growing global recognition of Chinese technology products and brands.

China will reform research institutes, strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, give enterprises a bigger role in innovation and create a top-tier talent pool to support young scientists, the report said.

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Meizu’s Mr. Gu Binbin at MWC25: Meizu is Back to Global Market with Flyme AI Ecosystem

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Meizu has marked its back to global market at MWC in Barcelona. In exclusive interactions with several media outlets, Mr. Gu Binbin, the executive director of overseas business, discussed the brand’s global strategy, “smart phones + XR + smart cars” ecosystem, and localization operations.

As Meizu has amassed a huge fan base over the past years both in China and globe, the announcement of going back to global market attracts widespread attention. The first question Mr. Gu need to answer, is Meizu’s globalization strategy and how to choose the right market.


“Our globalization strategy is rooted in two pillars: market demand and technological innovation. ” Mr. Gu shows his strategic thoughts and tells Meizu’s approach.

“We now operates in over 30 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe. Each market requires tailored solutions, so we have our ‘Global Vision, Local Execution’ approach.” This approach ensures that marketing, R&D, and customer support resonate with each market’s unique dynamics, which are the foundation of  Meizu’s localization strategy. In the near future, Meizu will deepen presence in these markets while exploring new opportunities.


Mr. Gu mentioned that the strategies now implementing which differentiate Meizu from other competitors, “Smart phone + XR + Smart cars” ecosystem and “All in AI” strategy. In Meizu’s philosophy, smart phones, AR and smart cars are all important parts of the digital life of the future. While each serves distinct purposes, they can be highly interconnected technically.

The core is Flyme AIOS which can seamlessly connect the smart phones, XR glasses and cars, bring a more complete and intelligent experience for consumers. For instance, consumers can set navigation routes through their mobile phones and sync the information to the centre control screens of XR glasses and cars. In a meeting, XR Glasses can translate and synchronize the minutes of the meeting to the mobile phone and computer in real time; while the smart car can automatically plan the best route according to the consumers’ schedule. This multi-terminal collaborative experience not only improves the consumers’ work efficiency, but also enhances the product’s usage scenario and value.

Last year, Meizu introduced its “All in AI” strategy, placing AI at the core of its product development across the entire line. With AI as its foundation, Meizu has built a multi-scenario convergent AI ecosystem, and provide more intelligent functions to users. For instance, on mobile phones, AI technology enhances functions such as photo taking, voice assistant and personalized recommendations. XR glasses achieve innovative applications such as real-time translation, navigation and conference assistant through AI. On smart cars, the AI-driven Flyme Auto system provides users with a smarter driving experience.

Moreover,  the collaboration with Geely Group accelerates Flyme Auto’s technology adoption and industry empowerment. Flyme Auto is one of China’s most widely adopted smart cockpit OS, installed in over 500,000 vehicles.

As one of the smoothest and fastest-growing smart cockpit operating systems. In January 2025, the sales volume of smart cars installed with Flyme Auto exceeded 132,000 units, ranking number one. Also, Flyme Auto has synchronized with Geely to go global, adapting 22 models from Geely, LYNK & CO and other brands. Flyme Auto now has been exported to the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions, bringing thousands of consumers a brand new cross-terminal intelligent experience.

Worth mentioning is that Meizu is the smartphone brand of DreamSmart Group, which carries AI eco-products in three product areas, which are smartphones, XR and smart cars. With deep technological expertise in multiple industries, DreamSmart is recognized as a leader in smart ecosystems.

Looking ahead, Meizu will stand firm to “All in AI” and globalization strategy and continue to invest in product development and market expansion, bringing better full ecological products to tech lovers around the world.

 

Suvoda launches Sofia, a new AI assistant to simplify management of clinical trials

From many clicks to one query, drug supply managers can more quickly access, analyze, and visualize the trial supply data they need.

PHILADELPHIA, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Suvoda LLC, a global clinical trial technology company that specializes in complex studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and rare disease, today announced the early adopter launch of Sofia, an artificial intelligence assistant designed to simplify how study teams access and review clinical trial information.

Sofia is available on the Suvoda Platform and can be enabled by sponsors looking to provide drug supply managers with efficient access to vital information through an intuitive chat interface, reducing what were once multi-screen, multi-click processes to simple conversations.

“When creating Sofia, we asked ourselves: What if clinical trial staff had an AI assistant that could alleviate their administrative burdens?” said E.K. Koh, Chief Product Officer at Suvoda. “Sofia became our answer. It’s an exciting opportunity to streamline the management of clinical trials.”

Built with Suvoda’s commitment to reliability and security, Sofia brings greater efficiency to clinical trial operations, while adhering to data privacy and other regulatory requirements in clinical research.

Sofia’s key capabilities include:

  • Streamlines Information Retrieval: Users access trial information through natural language queries that simplify navigation. They can now easily find answers that otherwise would span multiple screens, putting information they need at their fingertips.
  • Improves Productivity in Drug Supply Management: Drug supply managers can more quickly complete tasks like compare depot inventories, review drug lot releases for specific countries, check shipment details, and look over participant visit schedules, helping reduce workload and support operational efficiency.
  • Provides Reliable Responses: Sofia answers questions using expert instructions developed by subject matter experts with deep industry experience. It will “show its work” to users who wish to verify the results and will only answer questions that it has been trained on, helping avoid hallucinations in the answers that plague typical AI tools.
  • Includes Privacy Controls: Built specifically for clinical trials, Sofia operates with safeguards, including restrictions to study data based on user role which keeps customer data accessible to only authorized users and helps to maintain the study blind. Sofia also has guardrails to protect customer and patient data from exposure to public domain AI models.
  • Creates Visualizations: Sofia can create charts, graphs, and tables to help users more easily digest data.
  • Supports Global Operations: Individuals can converse with Sofia in their preferred language.

Sofia is currently optimized for drug supply managers using Suvoda Interactive Response Technology (IRT), with plans to expand to other users and products across the Suvoda Platform. This strategic rollout demonstrates Suvoda’s dedication to thoughtful innovation that prioritizes reliability and user experience in clinical trial technology.

“There is a lot of hype around AI, but there is also a lot of promise,” said Koh. “We’ve approached our work with Sofia with extreme diligence because in clinical trials there is no room for error.”

Named after a Greek word for “wisdom,” Sofia embodies Suvoda’s guiding principle to enable clinical trial sponsors, sites, and patients to Trial Wisely. It is one more example of Suvoda’s determination to smooth clinical trial complexity and give sponsors and sites the control over their trials to more efficiently bring life-saving therapies to those who need them most.

About Suvoda

Suvoda is a global clinical trial technology company specializing in complex, life-sustaining studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and rare diseases. Founded in 2013 by experts in eClinical technologies, Suvoda empowers clinical trial professionals to manage the most urgent moments in the most urgent trials through advanced software solutions delivered on a single platform. Headquartered outside Philadelphia, Suvoda also maintains offices in Portland, OR, Barcelona, Spain, Bucharest and Iasi, Romania, and Tokyo, Japan. The company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) consistently exceeds the technology industry average, contributing to the company being selected by trial sponsors and CROs to support more than 1,800 trials across 95 countries. To learn more, visit suvoda.com. Follow Suvoda on LinkedIn.

For additional information please contact:

Robin Abadia, Director External Communications, Suvoda
marketing@suvoda.com

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Doubleview Gold Corp Announces Collaboration with Her Excellency Sheikha Sara Nasser Al-Thani CEO of Qmission W.L.L. Qatar


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Newsfile Corp. – 5 March 2025 – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (the “Company” or “Doubleview”) is pleased to announce that it has received a Statement of Interest from Her Excellency Sheikha Sara Nasser Al-Thani CEO of Qmission W.L.L. for the Company’s Polymetallic HAT Porphyry Deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. Her Excellency and Doubleview have entered into an Emissary Agreement to build and foster a potential collaboration with the State of Qatar by way of the Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”) as well as other Arab countries who are seeking to expand business relations, particularly investments in unique and critical mineral deposits that can deliver the resources needed for a sustainable future. Sheikha Sara Nasser Al-Thani is personally involved in seeking business opportunities and building strategic collaborations between different business sectors through her company Qmission that will benefit all parties involved.

The Middle Eastern country of Qatar is known for its wealth of natural resources, mainly natural gas (LNG) and oil. In 2005, the Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”) was established. It is the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, renowned for its focus on exceptional, one-of-a-kind investments spanning all major global markets, asset classes, sectors and geographies. Her Excellency noted, “This opportunity extends beyond the oil and gas sector and holds significant potential benefits for Qatar. QMISSION’s focus is to explore diverse sectors, continuously seeking avenues for growth and innovation. Inspired by the words from the Emir of Qatar, His Royal Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ‘Qatar deserves the best from its citizens,’ we remain committed to identifying groundbreaking prospects. Doubleview Gold and its HAT Deposit, with its abundance of copper, gold, cobalt and scandium, represents a golden opportunity in the mining industry.”

Farshad Shirvani, president & CEO states: “QIA’s vision corresponds perfectly with the Hat Project’s potential significance on the global stage, due to the deposit’s unique variety of critical minerals – copper, cobalt and scandium, in addition to gold and silver – and its size, which sets it apart. This presents a unique investment opportunity. I am honored to have Her Excellency Sheikha Sara Nasser Al Thani as an ally in our mission to develop this deposit and to share my vision with her.”

The Hat Project features a significant and unique combination of critical metals, including scandium, copper, and gold, among other valuable resources. The Hat Deposit’s 2024 maiden resource estimate (“HAT MRE 1.0”) reported the following commodities in both indicated and inferred categories, at a cut-off grade of 0.2% copper equivalent (“CuEq”*):

  • Gold: 929k ounces (indicated), 2.328 million ounces (inferred)
  • Copper: 733 million pounds (indicated), 1.945 billion pounds (inferred)
  • Silver: 2.045 million ounces (indicated), 7.575 million ounces (inferred)
  • Cobalt: 28 million pounds (indicated), 91 million pounds (inferred)
  • Scandium: The scandium potential for the Hat Deposit is estimated to be 300 to 500 million tonnes at an average grade of 40 ppm (0.004%) Sc2O3.

Note: For further details, please refer to the Company’s July 25, 2024, news release.

An update to the Company’s Maiden Resource Estimate (“HAT MRE 2.0”) is expected to be published in Q2, 2025. It will include more than 10,000 meters of additional drill hole information and will be used as part of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“HAT PEA”) concurrently being completed. Updated Scandium metallurgy studies are underway which will be included in the HAT MRE 2.0 and HAT PEA once concluded.

* – Copper Equivalent (CuEq) currently does not include the Scandium.
– Metal equivalents should not be relied upon for future evaluations.
– Parameters used to calculate Copper Equivalent: Au price (US$/oz): 1900; Ag price (US$/oz): 24; Cu price (US$/lb): 4; Co price (US$/lb): 22. Au recovery: 89.0%; Ag recovery: 68.0%; Cu recovery: 84.0%; Co recovery: 78.0%. * Copper Equivalent Calculation CuEq in % = ([Ag grade in ppm] *24*0.68/31.1035 + [Au grade in ppm] *1900*.89/31.1035 + 0.0001* [Co grade in ppm] *22*0.78*22.0462 + 0.0001* [Cu grade in ppm] *4*0.84*22.0462)/(4*22.0462*0.84).

Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.

Qualified Persons:

Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview’s Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Doubleview Gold Corp.

A mineral resource exploration and development company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: LA1W038), and (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview focuses on identifying, acquiring, and financing precious and base metal exploration projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on British Columbia. The company enhances shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of high-quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver projects-collectively critical minerals-utilizing cutting-edge exploration techniques.

Doubleview’s success is deeply rooted in the unwavering support of its long-term shareholders, supporters, and institutional investors. Their ongoing commitment has been instrumental in advancing the company’s strategic initiatives. Doubleview looks forward to further collaborative growth and development, and continues to welcome active participation from its valued stakeholders as the company expands its portfolio and strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.

About the Hat Polymetallic Deposit

The Hat Deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia, is a polymetallic porphyry project with major resources of copper, gold, cobalt, and the potential for scandium. As one of the region’s significant sources of critical minerals, the Hat deposit has undergone targeted exploration and development. The 0.2% CuEq cut-off resource estimate, as of the recently completed Mineral Resource Estimate and the Company’s July 25, 2024, news release, is summarized below:

Average Grade Metal Content
Open Pit Model Hat Resource Category Tonnage CuEq Cu Co Au Ag CuEq Cu Co Au Ag
Mt % % % g/t g/t million lb million lb million lb thousand oz thousand oz
In Pit Indicated 150 0.408 0.221 0.008 0.19 0.42 1,353 733 28 929 2,045
Inferred 477 0.344 0.185 0.009 0.15 0.49 3,619 1,945 91 2,328 7,575

Scandium potential for the Hat Deposit is estimated to be 300 to 500 million tonnes at an average grade of 40 ppm (0.004%) Sc2O3.

For further details, please refer to the Company’s July 25, 2024 news release.

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Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Branch Unveils New Capabilities To Maximize Campaign ROI in a Privacy-First Era

The Only Mobile Measurement Partner (MMP) To Offer Advanced Data Protection Meeting HIPPA Requirements

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Branch, the industry’s leading linking and measurement partner for growth-focused teams, today announced innovations in its Performance offering, which provides growth marketers with privacy-centric attribution that connects user journeys across web, app and offline touchpoints.

Most notably, Branch now gives organizations in heavily regulated industries the ability to utilize ad integrations, data integrations and custom workbooks with encryption and decryption functionality — all while addressing their compliance with HIPPA and other regulatory requirements. The solution also features Predictive Aggregate Measurement (PAM) which provides accurate, granular insights into campaign performance while remaining privacy-focused.

“We’ve seen impressive results with Branch’s Performance Suite, particularly when it comes to predictive aggregate measurement,” said Valissa Warren, senior digital data analyst, ANZ Plus. “We’ve significantly reduced our reportable CPA in just a couple of months. Those types of improvements make a major impact on our business.”

These advances come at a time where marketers and advertisers face increased difficulty assessing campaign effectiveness amidst deprecation of tracking identifiers and evolving privacy regulations. A recent study showed that “88% of advertisers believe privacy laws will impact personalized targeting” with approximately 38% reporting “difficulty in keeping up with the implications of each new law” and 31% “experiencing an increase in costs due to changing privacy laws.”

“We’re all internet users and we all want our data protected — trusting brands that handle our personal data responsibly the most,” said Irina Bukatik, vice president of product at Branch. “Simultaneously, advertisers need insights to connect the dots across platforms and devices to ensure advertising dollars are being spent effectively. Branch Performance meets the needs of people and brands — delivering precise measurement for marketers while taking into account the ever-changing privacy landscape.”

Branch Performance provides actionable data for performance marketers to optimize campaigns, allows for seamless attribution across channels and adapts to privacy changes as new regulations emerge. When used alongside Branch’s pioneering deep linking solutions, it allows businesses to deliver unbroken experiences for users and fully measure customer engagement across channels, platforms and operating systems. With the new advancements in Branch Performance, organizations can fill in iOS measurement gaps in a privacy-safe way, eliminate connected TV (CTV) fragmentation and unify cost and attribution data in one solution.

Along with Advanced Compliance Encryption and PAM, other solution enhancements include:

  • Privacy-centric Attribution for comprehensive and enduring measurement, enabling robust coverage through advanced attribution approaches like PAM and SKAdNetwork (SKAN).
  • Household Measurement assessing ad performance across web, mobile and CTV devices, making it easier to measure return on advertising spend (ROAS), analyze cross-device performance and improve retargeting efforts.
  • ROI Hub featuring centralized analytics for campaign spend and earnings to enable better budget allocation decisions.

For more information about Branch Performance, visit branch.io/performance/.

For media inquiries, please contact jordan.mcmahon@branch.io.

About Branch

Branch is the linking and measurement partner for growth-focused teams, trusted to maximize the value of their evolving digital strategies. World-class brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, and Zocdoc rely on Branch to acquire users, retain customers and drive more conversions.

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A new report by McKinsey & Company and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry explores the state of the industry and growth themes for 2025 and beyond

HOW SPORTING GOODS BRANDS CAN TURN UNCERTAINTY INTO OPPORTUNITY

BERN, Switzerland, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — McKinsey & Company and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) are pleased to announce the publication of ‘Sporting Goods 2025 – The new balancing act: Turning uncertainty into Opportunity’.

  • The fifth edition of the annual industry report offers an in-depth examination of the key trends shaping the global competitive landscape in sporting goods.
  • It features insights from two proprietary surveys, market research and analysis, and interviews with executives of Colnago, Decathlon, Lululemon, On, TRX, and Victory Group.
  • The report identifies physical inactivity as a major untapped market – sporting goods players have an opportunity to take targeted action to empower sedentary consumers to increase their physical activity levels.
  • Active lifestyle as identity: the fit are getting fitter, presenting an opportunity for sporting goods brands to develop products that meet the emotional and functional needs of active consumers and foster long-term loyalty.
  • A re-shuffling of the market share: challenger brands and new entrants expanding at a faster rate than main-players due to decline in barriers to market-entry.
  • Boom of blended live-sports and entertainment: opportunities lie in combining in-person and digital offerings and capitalizing on the intersection of sports and entertainment.
  • Global Sporting Goods Industry Report 2025
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  • McKinsey & Company and WFSGI will host a webinar on March 17th, providing actionable insights and strategies to navigate industry complexities. Register here.

Report findings

Over the past year, the sporting goods industry has persevered through economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and evolving consumer behavior. Softening growth—projected to be 6 percent annually from 2024 to 2029—is compelling executives to focus equally on the top and bottom lines. Still, the report found that 44 percent of industry executives are feeling ‘optimistic’ or ‘rather optimistic’ about 2025, signaling their cautious confidence in seizing opportunities amid pervasive challenges.

“Amid an uncertain terrain, our analysis highlights evolving consumer behavior and trends that offer growth opportunities for sporting goods brands,” said Alexander Thiel, Partner at McKinsey. “To thrive in 2025, executives should focus on balancing top-line and bottom-line growth, engaging diverse consumer segments, and integrating in-person and digital experiences.”

Emma Zwiebler, WFSGI CEO continued: “I’m pleased to see that this report highlights the opportunity to turn the inactivity crisis into a catalyst for positive change for health and business. While the statistics are significant and concerning, they also present a chance to engage the 1.8 billion inactive adults identified by the WHO. Encouraging movement is not just a health necessity but a major business opportunity. Our industry has the potential to improve global well-being by playing our part in making physical activity more accessible and creating a healthier, more active world for everyone. And in doing so, we will drive growth for the industry. It’s a win-win.”

The report explores key themes that will shape the market, and it highlights consumer trends that could represent paths to growth:

Physical inactivity as the biggest untapped market. Despite the significant benefits of physical activity, the share of inactive adults jumped from 26 percent in 2010 to 31 percent in 2022 and could reach 35 percent by 2030. The global adult population that is currently not meeting WHO’s recommended levels of physical activity totals 1.8 billion—an untapped market equivalent to twice the size of India’s adult population. Sporting goods players have an opportunity to take targeted action to empower sedentary consumers to increase their physical activity levels. They could seek to remove barriers to physical activity for more sedentary segments, including via product innovation, marketing campaigns to raise awareness, and enhanced youth engagement. The report also highlights that increased intersectoral collaboration is necessary as the challenge is too great for the industry to tackle alone.

Active lifestyle as identity. While physical inactivity has reached record levels around the world, there is also a consumer segment that is becoming increasingly active. For those who are already physically active, exercise has evolved from a casual pursuit into a linchpin of health regimens and a defining element of personal identity. Almost one in two active consumers and a significant portion of Gen Zers and millennials view fitness as their core identity. This trend presents an opportunity for sporting goods brands to develop products that meet the emotional and functional needs of active consumers and foster long-term loyalty.

Market share reshuffle. The sporting goods market has witnessed a proliferation of new entrants including both general apparel players, and specialized players for segments such as running, yoga, cycling, or gym attire. These challenger brands have benefited from declining barriers to market entry and a tightly focused value proposition for specific consumer segments. From 2019 to 2024, publicly traded challenger brands expanded at a faster rate than large incumbents, gaining three percentage points of market share.

Boom of blended live sports and entertainment. According to our consumer survey, 81 percent of respondents attended in-person fitness classes in the past year. The thirst for live experiences—McKinsey estimates the global live events ticketing market surpassed $100 billion in 2023 and could reach $150 billion by 2030—has led to more venues blending sports, entertainment, and retail; new sports formats featuring competition and spectacle; and more sports-based content. Brands could seek to effectively combine in-person and digital offerings and capitalize on the intersection of sports and entertainment by partnering with other players.

About the research

This report features insights and perspectives from several research efforts.

WFSGI Sporting Goods Industry Executives Pulse Check, December 2024 – a survey of 50 sporting goods executives to gauge their overall sentiment on the state of the industry and the factors that will matter most.

McKinsey Sporting Goods Report Consumer Survey, December 2024 – a survey of more than 3,600 consumers across Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States to explore their approach to physical activity, interaction with live sports and entertainment, and consumption of sportswear brands. Of this sample, we segmented 1,842 respondents who identified as active consumers to further understand this segment.

Additional research and analysis—including a review of publicly available sources (annual reports, company publications, and press releases) and financial analysis on publicly traded companies to evaluate their performance and market shares.

Global Sporting Goods Industry Report 2025
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About WFSGI

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is the global voice of the sporting goods industry. Representing brands, manufacturers, retailers, and national federations, WFSGI advocates for policies and initiatives that foster health, sustainability, and economic growth through sport and physical activity.

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