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LONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men returned the verdict after deliberating for about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the “modest award.” Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. “She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice,” she said. “I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” The Associated Press generally does not name victims of sexual assaults unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. “He’s not a man, he’s a coward,” attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. “A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is.” Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him “no” as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, “now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times,” referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. “I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn’t tell anyone so he wouldn’t hurt me again,” she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman’s complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said “she never said ‘no’ or stopped” and testified that everything she said was a lie. “It is a full blown lie among many lies,” he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. “How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings.” McGregor’s lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. “You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise,” attorney Remy Farrell said. “I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch.” The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor’s arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked “happy, happy, happy.” McGregor said he was “beyond petrified” when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor’s friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent. Brian Melley, The Associated PressAP Business SummaryBrief at 12:01 p.m. ESTWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (AP) — Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime on Sunday to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (AP) — Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime on Sunday to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (AP) — Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime on Sunday to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. LSU trailed by 18 points early in the second half, then failed to hold a lead at the end of regulation and each of the first two overtime periods. The Tigers went up by five with a minute to go in the third overtime. UCF cut it to three, then Vyctorius Miller made a driving layup, Jordan Sears followed with a dunk and the Tigers were able to hold on when leading by seven. Cam Carter scored 20 points, Miller had 16 and Dji Bailey 14 for LSU (5-1). Darius Johnson had 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds for UCF (4-2). Keyshawn Hall had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Ivy-Curry scored 20. South Florida led by 15 points at halftime and maintained a double-digit lead for all but a few possessions in the first 11 1/2 minutes of the second half. UCF led 62-48 with 8 1/2 minutes remaining but Sears hit three 3-pointers and LSU drew to within 64-59 with 6 minutes to go. The Tigers scored the last six points of regulation to force overtime. In the first half, LSU led 15-13 about eight minutes into the game but the Tigers missed 15 of 16 shots while being outscored 25-3 over the next 10 minutes. South Florida led 40-25 at halftime after shooting 46% to 25% for LSU. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball Advertisement
S Korean oppn puts off plan to impeach acting presidentThe Denver Broncos are riding high at the moment. The defense is one of the best in the AFC, and the offense has had explosive moments in recent weeks to give them a noteworthy edge. They decided to shake up one position offense under Sean Payton on Monday afternoon, though. Broncos waive tight end The Broncos are waiving tight end Greg Dulcich , according to Adam Schefter. Broncos waived tight end Greg Dulcich. The young tight end is expected to get some waiver interest. Denver attempted to trade him before the deadline but didn't find the return value they were looking for at the time. He is a former third-round pick. Since being drafted in 2022, Dulcich started just ten games in Denver. Even then, moving on from a day two pick rather quickly is always a bit surprising for any team. His physical prowess and athleticism excited the Broncos during the pre-draft process, but he just couldn't make enough of a difference on the field. At the tight end position, it's tough to get on the field if you have struggles in-line, and that was often the case for the young TE. Dulcich was benched earlier this season. In 2024, he has totaled just 28 yards on five receptions. At still just 24 years old, he certainly deserves another shot around the league elsewhere. We will see if someone can develop Dulcich into a unique offensive weapon for depth at tight end. As for Denver, they still have Adam Trautman, Lucas Krull, and fullback/tight end Nate Adkins on their active 53-man roster. The prior two are the largest receiving threats at the position for Denver. The Broncos also have tight ends Donald Parham and Thomas Yassmin on their practice squad as of now. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.
WASHINGTON: US consumer confidence fell unexpectedly in December, according to survey data published Monday, as concerns were raised about the impact of tariffs on the economy before Donald Trump takes office. The president-elect pledged on the campaign trail to implement sweeping tariffs on goods entering the United States, which many economists predict would have an impact on the cost of everyday items. Responding to the criticism, Trump has continued to insist that, “properly used,” tariffs would be positive for the US economy. “Our country right now loses to everybody,” he told reporters at his Florida residence earlier this month, adding: “Tariffs will make our country rich.” The US consumer confidence index slipped to 104.7 in December, down from a revised 112.8 last month, The Conference Board announced in a statement. This was sharply below the market consensus of 113.5, according to Briefing.com. “The recent rebound in consumer confidence was not sustained in December as the Index dropped back to the middle of the range that has prevailed over the past two years,” Conference Board chief economist Dana Peterson said in a statement. “While weaker consumer assessments of the present situation and expectations contributed to the decline, the expectations component saw the sharpest drop,” she added. Monday’s release is the last before President Joe Biden hands over the White House keys in January to Donald Trump, whose campaign focused on immigration and the cost of living. But Trump’s threats to impose widespread tariffs appear to have led at least some to grow less optimistic, according to The Conference Board, which noted that write-in responses to its survey found a rise in mentions of politics and the impact of tariffs. “Notably, a special question this month showed that 46 percent of US consumers expected tariffs to raise the cost of living,” The Conference Board announced. Meanwhile, 21 percent expected tariffs to create more US jobs, it added. “Politics are influencing consumer confidence this holiday season,” Nationwide financial markets economist Oren Klachkin wrote in a note to clients. “This report marks a sour end to 2024, but we think it overstates any true deterioration in attitudes,” he said. “We think confidence will send an encouraging signal in 2025 as tailwinds from a solid economy overpower price and policy concerns,” Klachkin added. — AFP
Toronto Blue Jays officially sign reliever Garcia to two-year, US$15M dealTrump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death rowSubscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - Following an unexpected countrywide ground halt due to a technical problem, American Airlines swiftly resumed operations on Tuesday's Christmas Eve. Also Read American Airlines imposes 17% raise to flight attendants wages in fear of strikes The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the one-hour interruption affected all US aircraft during the busiest holiday travel time, from 11:50 AM to 12:50 PM GMT, AFP reports. According to the FAA, American Airlines requested the ground stop to address the issue at hand. Citing a “vendor technology issue” as the reason, the airline said in a statement that the situation was quickly fixed. Live scenes from American Airlines... pic.twitter.com/zPYDTnrwDT — Andy Monks ✈️ (@AndythePandy_) December 24, 2024 American Airlines commented earlier saying “Your safety is our utmost priority,” offered its passengers an apology for the inconvenience, and promised to work toward resuming regular operations. On social media, travelers complained about possible holiday interruptions and delays, with some travelers complaining that they were deplaned when their aircraft returned to the gate. In an active response to online consumer inquiries, American Airlines emphasized that its workers were working nonstop to resolve the issue. Holiday travel was at an all-time high at the time of the interruption. Between December 19 and January 2, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) predicted that around 40 million passengers would transit through American airports, a 6.2% increase over the previous year, according to ABC News. December 20 and December 27 were expected to be American Airlines' busiest travel days during the holiday period. Flights continued as planned despite the brief disruption, with American Airlines informing customers that reducing delays and guaranteeing safety were their top missions. Although the airline could not provide any information on the technological problem, it did emphasize its dedication to promptly addressing operational difficulties and preserving service dependability. A passionate about the Gaming Industry with a career of over 5 years in the field, I write about current trends and news in the Game Development business and how it impact the industry and players. Laith has recently started a new position at Al Bawaba as a freelance business writer. Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe
Will Taylor Swift be at Chiefs vs Steelers to cheer on Travis Kelce on Christmas Day?Pittsburgh Steelers expected to bring back Russell Wilson in 2025, insider saysKendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay woman $250K in sexual assault case, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. 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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asante Gold Corporation (CSE:ASE | GSE:ASG | FRANKFURT:1A9 | U.S.OTC:ASGOF) (“Asante” or the “Company”) announces the filing of its financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) for the three month and nine months ended October 31, 2024 (“Q3 2025”). Dave Anthony, President and CEO stated, “We are pleased to report another solid quarter with significant growth in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing business improvement initiatives at Bibiani and Chirano, combined with the substitutional leverage our operations have to higher gold prices. The relocation of the Bibiani-Goaso highway was a critical milestone for unlocking further growth at Bibiani, and development of the Russel Starter Pit underlines the district-scale opportunities we have in front of us. Both of these developments justify accelerated stripping in the near term, with a corresponding increase in all-in-sustaining costs to unlock their potential. Execution of the sulphide treatment plant project at Bibiani, which is expected to increase gold recovery to 92%, remains on track with commissioning planned for March 2025. And at Chirano, metallurgical and throughput projects are starting to pay off. We were also pleased to update the market on a comprehensive package of non-dilutive finance initiatives to fund the organic growth embedded in our operations, and we look forward to providing further updates on our progress in the near term.” All dollar figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. A summary of the financial and operating results for fiscal Q3 2025 are presented in this news release. For a detailed discussion of results for the third quarter please refer to the MD&A filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Asante’s website at www.asantegold.com . Quarter ended October 31, 2024 Summary Financial Results Asante’s revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2024 was $111 million, a 15% increase from $96 million in the same period in 2023. The increase in revenue is attributable to an increase in average gold price realized per ounce of $2,347 for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,859 in the same period in 2023. This was partially offset by a decrease in ounces sold of 43,273 for the three months ended October 31, 2024 compared to 50,573 ounces sold in the same period in 2023. Asante’s revenue for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was $339 million, a 15% increase from $295 million for the same period in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024 was $17,552 and $50,423, respectively, compared to $1,968 and negative $19,457 in the same periods of the prior year. The positive adjusted EBITDA and increase in revenue reflect the rise in gold prices to near all-time highs. The Company produced 45,273 gold equivalent ounces for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to 46,525 gold equivalent ounces in the same period in 2023. The decrease in gold production was primarily the result of lower feed grades, and lower recovery at Bibiani. Asante produced 145,632 gold equivalent ounces for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 compared to 155,532 in the same period in 2023. Consolidated AISC increased by 26% for the three months ended October 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to additional costs at Bibiani resulting from the start of mining at the new Russell satellite pit, plus increased stripping in the Main Pit, lower grade ore and reduced recovery. Consolidated AISC decreased by 5% for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This decrease was mainly attributed to lower sustaining capital and reduced mining costs per ounce sold at Bibiani, as a result of decreased waste mining earlier in the year. Bibiani Mine – Summary of the quarter ended October 31, 2024 Results In the three and nine months ended October 31, 2024, ore mined decreased 57% and 27% compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to fleet availability issues caused by funding constraints. Gold equivalent ounces produced was 12,309 in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to 16,459 in the same period of 2023, and decreased to 47,945 in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, from 53,811 in the same period of 2023. This decrease was mainly due to the lower feed grade of plant feed, including the low-grade stockpile draw, and a higher proportion of sulphide ore processed without the benefit of a sulphide treatment plant, which continues to limit gold recovery. Construction of the Company’s sulphide treatment plant is underway, and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2025, contingent on the availability of sufficient funding. AISC increased to $3,115 per ounce in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,884 per ounce in the same period of 2023, primarily due to elevated stripping requirements and lower grade ore processed. AISC decreased to $2,286 per ounce in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $2,588 per ounce in the same period of 2023, driven by lower sustaining capital resulting from decreased waste mining requirements earlier in the year. Bibiani Outlook For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, the Company expects production of 52,500 to 57,500 gold equivalent ounces. For fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, the Company plans to execute on its growth strategy which includes: Expansion of the Bibiani main pit through acceleration of its waste stripping program, which is expected to significantly increase production through access to higher grade ore Construction and commissioning of the sulphide treatment plant which is planned to significantly increase gold recovery Plant throughput expansions including installation of a pebble crusher and secondary crusher during 2025 to achieve throughput increase from 3.0 Mt/y to 4.0 Mt/y Plant upgrades to the carbon-in-leach circuit Community relocation, to support main pit expansion through 2030 Road construction connecting Bibiani to Chirano Emergency generator installation during 2025 to function as a secondary power source, ensuring uninterrupted operation and reduced plant downtime Commencement of underground mining. The Underground Mining Feasibility Study was completed in September 2024 and this development program is planned to start for the quarter ended January 31, 2026. Full production from the underground mine is planned for 2028, with delivery of up to 2.6Mt/y at 3.0 g/t Au, through 2038. External financing will be required in order to execute this growth strategy. Subject to the availability of sufficient financing in early calendar 2025, the Company expects to successfully complete the above initiatives and produce between 175,000 and 205,000 gold ounces at Bibiani in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, including a significant increase in monthly production in the second half of the fiscal year post advancement of the planned stripping program and completion of the sulphide treatment plant. There can be no certainty that the Company will be successful in securing sufficient financing on a timely basis. Chirano Mine – Summary of the quarter ended October 31, 2024 Results Ore mined increased by 51% in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, and by 16% in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Ore mined increased due to increased mining activity at the Obra, Mamnao North, Mamnao Central, Sariehu and Sariehu/Mamnao gap open pits, which were in the stripping stage during the three months ended October 31, 2023, as well as increased operations at the Suraw and Obra underground mines. Higher ore grades and increased ore processed contributed to increased gold equivalent ounces produced to 32,964 ounces in the three months ended October 31, 2024 from 30,076 ounces in the same period of 2023. Reduced grade during the nine months ended October 31, 2024 resulted in a decline in gold equivalent ounces produced to 97,687 ounces in the nine months ended October 31, 2024 from 101,721 ounces in the same period of 2023. AISC increased to $2,031 per ounce in the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,846 per ounce in the same period of 2023, and to $1,905 per ounce in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $1,892 per ounce in the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily driven by lower gold equivalent ounces sold, higher maintenance costs and higher sustaining capital expenditures in the current reporting period. Chirano Outlook For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2025, the Company expects production of 130,000 to 140,000 gold equivalent ounces. The Company plans to undertake the following initiatives beyond January 31, 2025, which are expected to enhance production and reduce costs in future years: Execution of process plant projects to improve performance and increase the annual mine production rate to 4Mt/annum. This includes CIL agitators and intertank screens upgrade, cyclone system upgrade to improve grinding size control, carbon regeneration system upgrade to improve carbon activity, mill discharge pumps upgrade, gold room electrowinning cells and rectifiers upgrade. Underground development of Obra to the north and at depth (wide orebody) and Suraw underground mines to ensure consistent ore delivery. Underground development of the Akwaaba, Tano and Akoti far south mines to supplement flexibility to ensure robust underground ore delivery. Development of the exploration drifts towards the north to explore and reclassify the resource at Sariehu and Mamnao underground mines as the future underground mines at Chirano. Finalization of the feasibility and bankable studies of the North mine with a conveyor system feeding directly to the process plant Run-of-Mine (“ROM”) pad. Start of Aboduabo open pit oxide mining. Ongoing underground exploration projects at the Suraw, Obra and open pit mine life extension projects at the Sariehu/Mamnao area are progressing as planned. 3D litho-structural modelling at the Obra mine is ongoing to support mine life extension. Based on preliminary budgetary estimates, the Company expects to produce between 155,000 and 175,000 gold ounces at Chirano for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. The Company requires external financing to execute planned capital projects and production targets for fiscal 2026, and meet other short-term obligations. The Company continues to pursue a number of financing initiatives, including those outlined in the Company’s news release of October 30, 2024, which it is seeking to conclude by early calendar 2025. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that such financing will be on terms acceptable to the Company. Qualified Person Statement The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Anthony, P.Eng., Mining and Mineral Processing, President and CEO of Asante, who is a "qualified person" under NI 43-101. Non-IFRS Measures This news release includes certain terms or performance measures commonly used in the mining industry that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), including “all-in sustaining costs” (or “AISC”), average gold price realized, adjusted EBITDA and working capital. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies. The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with Asante’s consolidated financial statements. Readers should refer to Asante's Management Discussion and Analysis under the heading "Non-IFRS Measures" for a more detailed discussion of how Asante calculates certain of such measures and a reconciliation of certain measures to IFRS terms. About Asante Gold Corporation Asante is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project. All mines and exploration projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. The Company is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle. Additional information is available on the Company’s website at www.asantegold.com . About the Bibiani Gold Mine Bibiani is an operating open pit gold mine situated in the Western North Region of Ghana, with previous gold production of more than 4.5 million ounces. It is fully permitted with available mining and processing infrastructure on-site consisting of a refurbished 3 million tonne per annum process plant and existing mining infrastructure. Asante commenced mining at Bibiani in late February 2022 with the first gold pour announced on July 7, 2022. Commercial production was announced November 10, 2022. For additional information relating to the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for the Bibiani Gold Mine, please refer to the 2024 Bibiani Technical Report filed on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile ( www.sedarplus.ca ). About the Chirano Gold Mine Chirano is an operating open pit and underground mine located in the Western Region of Ghana, immediately south of the Company’s Bibiani Gold Mine. Chirano was first explored and developed in 1996 and began production in October 2005. The mine comprises the Akwaaba, Suraw, Akoti South, Akoti North, Akoti Extended, Paboase, Tano, Obra South, Obra, Sariehu and Mamnao open pits and the Akwaaba and Paboase underground mines. For additional information relating to the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for the Chirano Gold Mine, please refer to the 2024 Chirano Technical Report filed on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile ( www.sedarplus.ca ). For further information please contact: Dave Anthony, President & CEO Frederick Attakumah, Executive Vice President and Country Director info@asantegold.com +1 604 661 9400 or +233 303 972 147 Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, gold production and AISC forecasts for the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines, financing initiatives, estimated mineral resources, reserves, exploration results and potential, development programs, including construction of the Company's sulphide treatment plant, and the timing thereof, and increases in mine-life and gold recoveries, starter pit development and potential synergies between Chirano and Bibiani. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located, the Company’s inability to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its planned activities, the Company’s inability to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies, and the price of gold. The reader is referred to the Company’s public disclosure record which is available on SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ). Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except as required by securities laws and the policies of the securities exchanges on which the Company is listed, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. LEI Number: 529900F9PV1G9S5YD446. Neither IIROC nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.St. Louis Blues (9-12-1, in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (12-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the St. Louis Blues after Artemi Panarin scored two goals in the Rangers' 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. New York is 5-3-1 in home games and 12-6-1 overall. The Rangers are 5-2-1 in games they score at least one power-play goal. St. Louis has a 9-12-1 record overall and a 4-6-1 record on the road. The Blues have a 7-1-1 record when scoring three or more goals. Monday's game is the first time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Fox has 17 assists for the Rangers. Victor Mancini has over the past 10 games. Colton Parayko has four goals and seven assists for the Blues. Matthew Kessel has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 6-4-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.4 penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. Blues: 3-6-1, averaging two goals, 3.5 assists, three penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game. INJURIES: Rangers: None listed. Blues: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Published 11:07 am Sunday, December 29, 2024 By Terri Cowart Frazier As a new year approaches, I like to aspire to an out-with-the-old and in-with-the-new mantra. But I had not planned on that including my refrigerator. It all began Wednesday night after the last child had driven off, and I had wiped away tears for the umpteenth time. I decided it was time to settle in for a quiet night. Well, maybe not so quiet — I did pull out the vacuum to begin the clean-up of crumbs, glitter, and the stray dog hairs that walked themselves in on the soles of our shoes. But when I felt like I had at least addressed the initial layer of Christmas clean-up, hubby and I finally sat down for a meal of leftover goodies. As I opened the fridge to pull out the ham and turkey, I noticed a slight smell, but I just chalked it up to the assortment of foods that had been ever so slightly crammed inside for the past week. It wasn’t until later that night that I discovered I was wrong. My now almost-empty fridge had a problem and so did the freezer. When I went to grab some ice for a glass of water, the cubes were quite soft and in the bottom of the tray water had begun to puddle. I informed hubby, but he was glued to the TV watching a football game and therefore said he would check it in the morning. Well, when morning came, it was even more obvious that the refrigerator and freezer were not doing their job. So, I called my dad to see if he had a number for a repair man. Obviously, he did. My dad is an apartment owner and retired contractor, so he has folks like this on speed dial. Lucky for me the fellow showed up in record time even though it was the day after Christmas. But that is where my good fortune ended because the diagnosis, sadly, was not good. My compressor was going out and to replace it would cost nearly as much as a new fridge. The situation was now dire. Well maybe not dire. We do have an old used model in the storeroom to help when we have overflow and to keep soft drinks and Gatorade chilled. However, it is smaller than the one inside and it does not have an ice maker. Therefore, the next step would be to find a replacement and one that was of a brand the repairman had suggested, so hubby and I set out to do just that. One would assume this would not be that big of a deal, but because we live in a stainless-steel world and my kitchen appliances are white, finding a fridge was an issue. So-much-so, in our quest we wound up having to go to Jackson. I didn’t begin to panic until we left the third retail store and had come up empty handed. Our last stop was at Cowboy Kitchens in Ridgeland and thankfully they had a model that would work. It wasn’t in stock, but the sales rep said she could get it to me in a couple of weeks. While this was certainly going to be inconvenient, I just couldn’t seem to be dismayed with my dilemma. Because all I could think about was what if this had happened just a few days earlier. Talk about a Christmas being spoiled. The new year is just days away and while I will be ushering in a new refrigerator with it, I also look forward to all the cool stuff 2025 has in store for me. Terri Cowart Frazier writes features for The Vicksburg Post. She can be reached at terri.frazier@vicksburgpost.com . Terri Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter at The Vicksburg Post and is the editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which has been awarded First Place by the Mississippi Press Association. She has also been the recipient of a First Place award in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest’s editorial division for the “Best Feature Story.” Terri graduated from Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations. Prior to coming to work at The Post a little more than 10 years ago, she did some freelancing at the Jackson Free Press. But for most of her life, she enjoyed being a full-time stay at home mom. Terri is a member of the Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and is a past member of the Sampler Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier. “From staying informed with local governmental issues to hearing the stories of its people, a hometown newspaper is vital to a community. I have felt privileged to be part of a dedicated team at The Post throughout my tenure and hope that with theirs and with local support, I will be able to continue to grow and hone in on my skills as I help share the stories in Vicksburg. When asked what I like most about my job, my answer is always ‘the people.’( MENAFN - Live Mint) Salman Rushdie's most controversial or rather“blasphemous” novel, 'The Satanic Verses', that galvanised communities against the author is now on bookstands in India after 36 years after the ban on the book was lifted following a court ruling. India banned 'The Satanic Verses' in 1988 after a community found it as 'blasphemous'. The Delhi High Court lifted the ban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses', observing that the government was unable to produce the original notification that imposed it in 1988. In a post on X, Bahrisons Bookseller said,“@SalmanRushdie 's The Satanic Verses is now in stock at Bahrisons Booksellers ! This groundbreaking & provocative novel has captivated readers for decades with its imaginative storytelling and bold themes.” “It has also been at the center of intense global controversy since it's release, sparking debates on free expression, faith, & art. Whether you're discovering it for the first time or revisiting its pages, this literary triumph is one that challenges and inspires,” it said. While hearing a 2019 case challenging the import ban of the book in India on November 5, the Delhi court was told that the import ban order“was untraceable and, therefore could not be produced.” To this, the court said it had“no other option except to presume that no such notification exists.” Uddyam Mukherjee, lawyer for petitioner Sandipan Khan, said,“The ban has been lifted as of Nov. 5 because there is no notification.” Salman Rushdie's fictional novel 'The Satanic Verses' ran into a global controversy shortly after its publication in September 1988 allegedly over some passages on Prophet Muhammad termed as“blasphemous”. MENAFN24122024007365015876ID1109028638 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. 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CHIANG MAI, Dec 25 — Rare golden tigresses with cream-coloured coats and wide eyes at a zoo in northern Thailand have become internet sensations, after luring massive crowds to shows where they have been trained to perform tricks. Unusually coloured Bengal tigers like siblings Ava and Luna, both 3 years old, are found only in animal breeding centres or zoos rather than in the wild, said Patcharee Pipatwongchai, the tiger trainer at Chiang Mai’s Night Safari. The twin sisters, born in captivity, made their debut at the zoo in June and became a sensation after they were featured on its social media platforms. They draw sellout crowds at the zoo’s 500-seat arena at shows four days a week, where they perform tricks alongside their trainer. “Seeing this tiger, I think it’s incredibly intelligent and capable of delivering surprising performances like this, I’m happy that Chiang Mai has such smart animals as a key attraction,” said visitor Wirunya Punyokit from Chiang Mai. The animals’ rare pigmentation results from recessive genes, the Thai National Parks website said, which give them thick, pale gold fur and legs and faint orange stripes. Prior to the tigresses, another Thai zoo south of capital Bangkok drew thousands of visitors with another internet animal sensation, a baby hippo called Moo Deng. — ReutersKay Patterson, who rose from janitor at segregated South Carolina capitol to state senator, dies
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Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics’ first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston post a season-high fifth straight victory. Anthony Edwards had 28 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost five of its last seven. Julius Randle added 23 points, and Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points and 20 rebounds, his eighth double-double of the season. Minnesota got within 55-54 early in the third quarter, before a 14-0 run by Boston. The spurt featured four 3s by the Celtics, including two by Tatum. The lead grew to 79-60 with 4:26 to play in the period. But the Timberwolves chipped it all the way down in the fourth, getting within 107-105 with 34 seconds left on a driving layup by Randle. Timberwolves: Minnesota will be looking to for some wins at home, after dropping four of its last five on the road. Celtics: The Celtics have struggled at home at times this season but improved to 6-2 at the Garden. The Timberwolves had the ball with 7.1 seconds and a chance to win. Edwards got the inbounds and tried to drive on Brown. But he was cut off, and the ball swung to Naz Reid, who failed to get off a 3 as time expired. Boston assisted on 25 of its 37 made field goals. The Timberwolves host Houston in NBA Cup play on Tuesday, beginning a four-game homestand. The Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
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