Malaysia’s Homegrown AGAPE ATP Corporation Makes Landmark Transition to NASDAQ, Excelling on International Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – AGAPE ATP Corporation (“Agape” or the “Company”), a leading player in Malaysia’s sustainable health and wellness sector, announced its successful transition from the Over the Counter (OTC) to Nasdaq stock exchange (Stock Code: ATPC) today at a press conference. This significant step reflects Agape’s strategic progression and ambition on the global stage, positioning them alongside a select group of Malaysian companies to make this transition.

Agape Kuala Lumpur Press Conference, From L-R: Mr. Vincent Tan Inn Shen, Vice President, Corporate Affairs; Dato Sri Dr. How Kok Choong J.P., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Ting Wan Lock, Head of Corporate Finance

Agape, headquartered in Malaysia, is primarily engaged in the sustainable health and wellness industry. The company is renowned for offering a wide range of premium health and wellness products, coupled with advisory services centred around the “ATP Zeta Health Program”. This program aims to address challenges related to the effects of pollution, dietary choices, and lifestyle habits, promoting overall health and a sustained life for its clientele. With a mission that revolves around health means wealth, Agape continues to take giant steps in the sector.

Agape Nasdaq Listing, From L-R: Mr. Adam Pasholk, Managing Director of Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc; Prof. Dr. Taruna Ikrar, Chairman of the Medical Council/Konsil Kedokteran Indonesia, Director of the world medical association and Head of Medical Team, Agape ATP; His Excellency Dato Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, Ambassador of Malaysia to the United States; Dato’ Sri Dr. How Kok Choong, Chairman and CEO of Agape ATP

Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dato Sri Dr. How Kok Choong J.P. comments on this pivotal shift, “The journey to Nasdaq is not just a corporate milestone for Agape ATP; it is a reflection of our relentless dedication to sustainable health, wellness, and the betterment of society at large. Listing on Nasdaq gives us the credibility to expand internationally. It also provides the opportunity to support local Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with untapped potential.”

Dato Dr. How explained that the decision to list on Nasdaq was a strategic move to expose Agape to the international markets, starting with the U.S. and propelling the Company towards Europe and beyond. This leap aligns seamlessly with the Agape’s core mission and aspirations.

He added, “The successful listing on Nasdaq underscores the unwavering trust placed in us by our investors and shareholders. As we tread this new path, we remain firmly rooted in our mission while preparing to secure the immense opportunities that awaits us in the global arena.”

Moving forward, Agape will be setting up an incubator designed to nurture entrepreneurs in the sustainable health and wellness industry. It aims to stimulate the untapped talent within the SMEs thriving in Southeast Asia. Agape will play a vital role as a mentor, providing extensive support for startups, including access to co-working space, essential skills and knowledge, access to international networks, and sustainable finance.

Agape also inked a Memorandum of Understanding today with My Life Center, a distinguished Malaysian wellness center with over four decades of experience in the practice of Green Medicine.

My Life Center specializes in natural prevention and healing, particularly in addressing cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and cancer. This strategic collaboration aligns with Agape’s commitment to offering a holistic and personalized approach and addressing the growing demand for personalized preventive and regenerative medicine.

AGAPE ATP Corporation: [Nasdaq: ATPC], https://www.agapeatpgroup.com/

Rapid and Deep-Tech Enabled Innovation is the Key to Detecting and Responding to Emerging Threats

SINGAPORE, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play cybersecurity service provider, is the cornerstone sponsor at GovWare 2023. Ensign presents its AI-powered Threat-Informed Defence Approach under the theme “Infinite Vigilance, Rapid Response.”

With the rise of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Ensign is championing a revolutionary threat-informed defence approach to address the pressing challenges organisations face. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats have evolved to become more elusive and complex than ever before. Existing cybersecurity solutions are struggling to keep pace, leaving companies vulnerable to a wide range of potential threats. Effectively allocating resources amidst the vast diversity and volume of emerging threats has become a daunting task for businesses.

Ensign’s pioneering approach centres on “Threat-Informed Defence,” enabling organisations to streamline their resources towards addressing the most pressing threats. By understanding the dynamic threat landscape, Ensign assists clients in proactively preparing for and mitigating potential cyberattacks, ultimately strengthening their resilience.

“At Ensign InfoSecurity, being your trusted cybersecurity advisor in Asia, we prioritise understanding and preparing for threats with our Threat-Informed Defence strategy, ensuring every part of our service is guided by threat intelligence. This means we start by identifying threats that matter most to the organisation and then tailor their defences to meet those specific challenges.” said Ensign’s Group CEO, Tammie Tham. “By being proactive and strategic in this way, we help organisations strengthen their resilience against potential cyberattacks.”

Ensign’s unwavering belief in the importance of innovation is the key to staying ahead of cyber attackers, has driven significant investments in Research and Development. Since last year, we have successfully developed and enhanced commercially viable solutions to augment any company’s cyber resilience (see the appendix for details). These innovative solutions culminate in a holistic and proprietary tech stack that strengthens the defences of every organisation and ensuring comprehensive protection against the ever-evolving threat landscape.

Our offerings encompass:

· Threat Detection: Cutting-edge threat detection tools and algorithms empower clients to swiftly identify and neutralise threats, minimising potential damage. HELIOS is our AI-powered threat detection engine, combining rule-based and graph-based anomaly detection methodologies to sift through millions of cyber events and identify critical threats with unprecedented accuracy, supported by patented technologies. APOLLO is our post-incident continuous defence and threat-hunting platform to find and defend against potential or returning attackers.

· Incident Response & Recovery: Ensign’s rapid incident response and recovery capabilities ensure organisations can bounce back quickly and effectively after a cyberattack. While traditional approaches may take weeks, ARTEMIS has been proven to identify patient zero accurately within just hours. Our solution can process diverse forensic evidence at speed and scale, using a rule-based and AI-powered approach, and correlated against Ensign’s Threat Intelligence to narrow down the threat actors.

The above is just the tip of the iceberg. Join us at GovWare 2023 from 17th-19th October at Booth J02, Sands Expo Convention Centre, Singapore. Witness firsthand how our patented innovations have translated into a comprehensive suite of robust cybersecurity solutions, safeguarding our clients against the multifaceted cyber threats of the digital age.

About Ensign InfoSecurity

Ensign InfoSecurity is the largest, pure-play end-to-end cybersecurity service provider in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Ensign offers bespoke solutions and services to address its clients’ cybersecurity needs. Its core competencies are in the provision of cybersecurity advisory and assurance services, architecture design and systems integration services, and managed security services for advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and incident response. Underpinning these competencies is in-house research and development in cybersecurity. Ensign has two decades of proven track record as a trusted and relevant service provider, serving clients from the public and private sectors in the Asia Pacific region.

Ensign InfoSecurity is ranked 7th in a worldwide survey of MSSPs (Managed Security Services Providers) and was awarded The Cybersecurity Awards 2023 (MNC Vendor) for the second consecutive year.

For more information, visit www.ensigninfosecurity.com or email marketing@ensigninfosecurity.com

APPENDIX

Detection of Advanced Threats with AI-Powered Cyber Analytics

At Ensign, we build bespoke solutions to address customers’ complex and complicated needs, ensuring a seamless security experience amidst the digital complexities. In our innovative pursuits, we introduce two solutions, HELIOS, and APOLLO, which promise to navigate through the cybersecurity landscapes with unmatched precision and expertise.

HELIOS is our AI-powered threat detection engine, combining rule-based and graph-based anomaly detection methodologies to sift through millions of cyber events and identify critical threats with unprecedented accuracy. Embedded with our patented technologies and extensive cybersecurity knowledge, HELIOS not only ensures that our clients are shielded from potential cyber threats but provided with tailored solutions through a modular analytic approach. The solution meticulously scrutinises vast internet data traffic, revealing and addressing the concealed threats in the digital sphere, safeguarding clients against unforeseen cyber-attacks.

APOLLO, on the other hand, is Ensign post-incident continuous defence platform which provides comprehensive coverage of threat detection and response across entire organisations on a proactive and continuous basis. The platform combines anomaly detection with traditional rule-based methodologies to enhance analyst’s’ capability to zero-in on points of interest. APOLLO continuously observes and deciphers a constantly evolving network of cyber relationships, instead of a time series of events. This empowers analysts to swiftly detect and prevent threats before they occur.

In essence, through HELIOS and APOLLO, Ensign ensures that looming threats and concealed malware are swiftly detected and neutralised. Doing so strengthens enterprises against potential cyber infiltrations and establishing a resilient cyber environment for our clients.

Incident Response & Recovery

Every second matters in an incident, and we get our answers faster than others. Artemis is Ensign’s proprietary Digital Forensic and Incident Response platform. It is designed to augment incident responders in investigations, developing key hypothesis, and reviewing systems and configurations to understand complex cyber environments. This scalable investigation method helps us identify threats with speed and with greater accuracy.

While incident responders take weeks to review and analyse logs the traditional way, Ensign Artemis is proven to identify patient zero accurately within just hours. This platform can process diverse forensic evidence at speed and scale, using a rule-based and AI-powered approach, and correlated against Ensign’s Threat Intelligence to narrow down the threat actors.

Our deep understanding of threats combined with a suite of proprietary solutions that detect and respond to advanced threats, establishes Ensign as your trusted cybersecurity advisor, standing beside you in your journey towards cyber resilience.

Archistar, Blackfort and Corelogic have identified 655,000 potential sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for granny flat development

SYDNEY, AU, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – New analysis of all residential properties across Australia’s three largest capitals has identified more than 655,000 sites suitable for the construction of a granny flat, offering a solution to help ease the housing shortage.

The inaugural report Granny flats: Where are the greatest opportunities for development? by national town planning research platform Archistar, real estate construction lender Blackfort, and property data and analytics provider CoreLogic assessed every residential block across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to determine how many individual properties have building potential for a self-contained two-bedroom unit.

Sydney is home to the most granny flat development opportunities with around 242,000 suitable properties, representing 17.6% of the metro region’s housing stock. Melbourne has almost 230,000 potential sites, representing 13.2% of stock, while Brisbane has almost 185,000 suitable sites, representing 23.3% across the metro region.

Of these sites, more than a third (36%) are within two kilometres of a train or light rail station and 17% have a hospital within the suburb boundary, demonstrating a combination of accessibility and opportunity to fast-track housing options for essential workers in the health care sector.

CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless said the results highlight significant untapped development potential which could go some way toward addressing the housing shortage in the country’s largest cities.

“NHIFC forecasts indicate the national housing market is forecast to be undersupplied to the tune of 106,300 dwellings over the next five years,” Mr Lawless said.

“For policy makers and government, granny flats present an immediate and cost-effective opportunity to deliver much needed housing supply within existing town planning guidelines. For homeowners, the addition of a second self-contained dwelling provides an opportunity to provide rental housing or additional accommodation for family members, while at the same time, increasing the value of their property and potentially attaining additional rental income.”

Archistar co-founder Dr Benjamin Coorey said accommodating the growing population within these larger capitals is a critical issue that flexible housing solutions can help address.

“Since granny flat developments leverage existing lot areas and require no changes to town planning regulation, they offer an immediate opportunity to address housing shortages and affordability pressures expected in the coming five years for both buyers and renters.”

Top Sydney council regions and suburbs

Sydney is home to the most granny flat development opportunities, with 242,081 existing residential dwellings fitting the zoning, land area and existing home position requirements to build a granny flat.

Across Sydney’s council regions, the Central Coast hosts the most granny flat development opportunities, with 41,569 or 17.2%, of all potential sites. The Northern Beaches (19,884 / 8.2%), Hornsby (18,344 / 7.6%), Blacktown (17,909 / 7.4%) and Ku-Ring-Gai (14,617 / 6.0%) round out the top five regions.

At a suburb level, neighbouring North-West suburbs show the highest opportunities for granny flat development. Baulkham Hills (4,673 / 43.3%), Castle Hill (4,423 / 39.8%), Cherrybrook (3,421 / 61.8%), Carlingford (2,910 / 46%) and West Pennant Hills (2698 / 49.3%) stand out due to their larger land areas compared to inner-city neighbourhoods.

“Sydney’s household formation is forecast to outpace supply from 2025, with the most significant undersupply expected through 2025 and persist up until 2026 at -15,900 dwellings,” Mr Lawless said.

Top Melbourne council regions and suburbs

“Melbourne is expected to face a major housing shortage from 2023 to 2027, with a deficit of 23,800 dwellings, which is nearly twice the anticipated shortfall of 12,100 new dwellings in Sydney during the same period,” he said.

Within Melbourne’s broad regions, the Mornington Peninsula offers the highest potential for granny flat development, with 23,870 sites which make up 10.4% of the total sites across the city. Casey (16,861 / 7.4%), Monash (13,960 / 6.1%), Knox (13,741 / 6.0%) and Manningham (13,063 / 5.7%) round out the top five municipalities for the most granny flat development sites.

East of Melbourne’s CBD, Glen Waverley (4,009 / 27.4%), Rowville (3,674 / 30.3%) and Berwick (3,604 / 18.3%) suburbs show highest opportunities for granny flat investment sites. Hotspot potential extends out to the coastal suburb of Rye (3,705 / 38.6%) and the northern suburb of Doncaster East (3,397 / 34.9%).

Top Brisbane council regions and suburbs

Mr Lawless said Brisbane’s housing supply shortfall is more imminent relative to the larger capital cities, with the current forecast of newly built housing supply short by 3,100 this year.

Across the council areas of Greater Brisbane, the Brisbane LGA has the most granny flat development sites, with 184,660 or 40.5% of all opportunities. Logan (33,414 / 18.1%), Moreton Bay (31,949 / 17.3%), Ipswich (22,569 / 12.2%) and Redland (19,243 / 10.4%) round out the top five council regions for the most granny flat development sites.

The top five Brisbane suburbs with the highest potential for granny flat development sprawl out across urban centres, with opportunities in The Gap (2,986 / 48.8%), Alexandra Hills (2,789 / 46%), Redbank Plains (2,479 / 30.3%), Albany Creek (2,378 / 44%) and Rochedale South (2,215 / 42.3%).

Granny flat development benefits

Mr. Lawless said there are immediate lifestyle and financial upsides for investors whose properties met the planning requirements.

“Adding a granny flat accommodates extra living space for extended family, multi-generational households or rental purposes, thereby boosting a property’s value and potentially creating extra income for rising living costs.

“CoreLogic figures show an extra two bedrooms, and an additional bathroom could add around 32% to the value of an existing dwelling. For a house worth $500,000, the addition of a granny flat has the potential to add approximately $160,000 to the value of the property.”

Dr Coorey said research showed more than a third of the sites identified are close to existing amenities and services such as transport or a hospital.

“Granny flats present a cost-effective opportunity to boost housing supply for growing capital populations close to existing infrastructure such as railways, bus routes and major road networks for state and local governments.

“While building regulations for secondary dwellings differ state to state, this unlocks a combination of accessibility and opportunity to fast track affordable housing options for all demographics, particularly essential workers in industries such as the health care sector.”

Read the full Granny flats: Where are the greatest opportunities for development report here.

About Archistar

Founded by Dr. Benjamin Coorey, a global expert in 3D generative design, Archistar is the world’s leading digital platform for the Property Industry. The platform combines architectural design with artificial intelligence to inform decision-making in property and is used by agents, developers, architects, government planners and homeowners nationwide. Since launching in 2018, Archistar has grown rapidly, listed by the AFR as the 20th fastest growing company in Australia.

About Blackfort

Blackfort is a revolutionary real estate lender, that focusses on the longtail funding needs of the commercial real estate debt market – AU$750,000 to AU$20 million. The company uses proprietary AI-led decision making to rapidly assess sites for their development potential enabling confident and rapid decision making for funders and developers alike in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The company is led by a world-class executive management team and board and is chaired by the former Managing Director of Murdoch Media Prabhat Sethi.

About CoreLogic

CoreLogic Asia Pacific (CoreLogic) is a leading, independent provider of property data and analytics. We help people build better lives by providing rich, up-to-the-minute property insights that inform the very best property decisions. With an extensive breadth and depth of knowledge gathered over the last 30 years, we provide services across a wide range of industries, including Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Government, Insurance and Construction.

For more information or interview requests, please contact:
Michelle McKinnon and Santi Arya via media@corelogic.com.au

Note to editors: A granny flat is defined in the report as a self-contained two-bedroom / one-bathroom dwelling measuring at least 60sqm internally, and Archistar notes not every property is suitable for an additional dwelling. The report’s methodology takes into consideration town planning guidelines, minimum land size requirements and the footprint of the existing property, which determines the suitability of a granny flat.

GPT-4 artificial intelligence shows some competence in chemistry

TSUKUBA, Japan, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – GPT-4, the latest version of the artificial intelligence system from OpenAI, the developers of Chat-GPT, demonstrates considerable usefulness in tackling chemistry challenges, but still has significant weaknesses. “It has a notable understanding of chemistry, suggesting it can predict and propose experimental results in ways akin to human thought processes,” says chemist Kan Hatakeyama-Sato, at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Hatakeyama-Sato and his colleagues discuss their exploration of the potential of GPT-4 in chemical research in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods.

Researchers investigated the chemistry knowledge and capabilities of GPT-4, the latest version of OpenAI's artificial intelligence model. (Credit: Growtika via Unsplash) — Researchers investigated the chemistry knowledge and capabilities of GPT-4, the latest version of OpenAI’s artificial intelligence model. (Credit: Growtika via Unsplash)

GPT-4, which stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4, belongs to a category of artificial intelligence systems known as large language models. These can gather and analyse vast quantities of information in search of solutions to challenges set by users. One advance for GPT-4 is that it can use information in the form of images in addition to text.

Although the specific datasets used for training GPT-4 have not been disclosed by its developers, it has clearly learned a significant amount of detailed chemistry knowledge. To analyse its capabilities, the researchers set the system a series of chemical tasks focused on organic chemistry – the chemistry of carbon-based compounds. These covered basic chemical theory, the handling of molecular data, predicting the properties of chemicals, the outcome of chemical processes and proposing new chemical procedures.

The results of the investigation were varied, revealing both strengths and significant limitations. GPT-4 displayed a good understanding of general textbook-level knowledge in organic chemistry. It was weak, however, when set tasks dealing with specialized content or unique methods for making specific organic compounds. It displayed only partial efficiency in interpreting chemical structures and converting them into a standard notation. One interesting feat was its ability to make accurate predictions for the properties of compounds that it had not specifically been trained on. Overall, it was able to outperform some existing computational algorithms, but fell short against others.

“The results indicate that GPT-4 can tackle a wide range of tasks in chemical research, spanning from textbook-level knowledge to addressing untrained problems and optimizing multiple variables,” says Hatakeyama-Sato. “Inevitably, its performance relies heavily on the quality and quantity of its training data, and there is much room for improvement in its inference capabilities.”

The researchers emphasise that their work was only a preliminary investigation, and that future research should broaden the scope of the trials and dig deeper into the performance of GPT-4 in more diverse research scenarios.

They also hope to develop their own large language models specializing in chemistry and explore their integration with existing techniques.

“In the meantime, researchers should certainly consider applying GPT-4 to chemical challenges, possibly using hybrid methods that include existing specialized techniques,” Hatakeyama-Sato concludes.

Further information:

Kan Hatakeyama-Sato, Email: hatakeyama.k.ac@m.titech.ac.jp, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Teruaki Hayakawa, Email: hayakawa.t.ac@m.titech.ac.jp, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2023.2260300

About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods (STAM-M)

STAM Methods is an open access sister journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM), and focuses on emergent methods and tools for improving and/or accelerating materials developments, such as methodology, apparatus, instrumentation, modeling, high-through put data collection, materials/process informatics, databases, and programming. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM-M

Dr Yasufumi Nakamichi, STAM Publishing Director, Email: NAKAMICHI.Yasufumi@nims.go.jp

Press release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

An Urgent Call to Scale-Up Access to Healthy Diets for the Most Vulnerable

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The world is facing unprecedented global food and nutrition crises because of soaring food prices, regional conflicts, more frequent and intense climate-related disasters, and the lasting economic and societal effects of COVID-19. The near- and long-term adverse impacts of these compounding challenges threaten the health and future of vulnerable communities and are taking a particularly heavy toll on mothers and young children. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, the Micronutrient Forum, Wageningen University & Research and Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) will be present at the Micronutrient Forum’s Sixth Global Conference.

The Micronutrient Forum’s Sixth Global Conference, Nutrition for Resilience, is a watershed moment for the global nutrition community. It will bring together an estimated 3,000 experts, leaders, and advocates from diverse fields to have the vital discussions needed to align priorities and action plans, as well as prioritize investments in nutrition.

Saskia Osendarp, Executive Director of the Micronutrient Forum, said, “This conference will be the catalyst we need for robust scientific discussions and policy dialogues. We have no more time. We must foster a renewed sense of urgency to facilitate alignment between nutrition and resilience agendas across sectors and make tangible progress towards global development goals.”

In a complex global landscape, the conference will explore the intricate link between micronutrient status and resilience, aiming to identify specific, concrete, actions that can support the most vulnerable, particularly women and children.

Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), said, “We are convening at a critical time in history when people across the world are increasingly experiencing economic, conflict and environmental shocks. We urgently need to create food systems that are more diverse in what foods are grown, where they are grown, how they are grown, and in the foods consumed. Diversity is the antidote to risk and is key to ensuring the nutrition status of vulnerable families is more resilient to the increased frequency and intensity of shocks we are witnessing today — and which we will continue to see in the next 10 years.”

Sjoukje Heimovaara, President of Wageningen University & Research, said, “Fresh insights from scientists, policymakers, and practitioners are very much needed to increase resilience through healthier diets. The Micronutrient Forum helps to shape and sharpen these insights, so all involved can accelerate action.”

Afshan Khan, Coordinator of Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN), said, “This is an invaluable opportunity for the SUN Movement and the governments implementing national nutrition plans to engage with academia, practitioners, civil society and business at the global level and share initiatives for improved nutrition outcomes. The micronutrient forum can propel further action and lead to financing for nutrition that supports both people and planet.”

In keeping with the Micronutrient Forum’s commitment to global knowledge equity, this conference promises to be the most accessible yet. It will provide a robust and interactive online experience alongside the in-person programme. All plenary, sponsored and concurrent sessions will be live-streamed, ensuring people can participate from anywhere in the world.

Contact Information:

Ivan Simeonov isimeonov@kenes.com

Diet Choice Could Help Solve the Climate Crisis, Major New Study Finds

WINCHESTER, ENGLAND, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – In a major new study, prominent scientists from around the world have developed a new strategy for addressing climate change. The study “Proposed solutions to anthropogenic climate change: a systematic literature review and a new way forward,” published in leading scientific journal Heliyon, demonstrates that climate change solutions must include a shift to a more fundamentally plant-based diet and a global phaseout of industrialized animal farming. The authors also recommend the adoption of an “All Life” approach that recognizes the profound interconnectedness of all life on Earth and a global standardization of climate change metrics.

Solutions to anthropogenic climate change

Our planet is in a state of emergency and we only have a short window of time (7-8 years) to enact meaningful change to prevent an eventual global climate crisis that will impact each and every one of the Earth’s inhabitants. To achieve this monumental task in such a short space of time, human activities cannot continue on a “business-as-usual” basis. And the data clearly indicate that we will not succeed without changes in the way that we eat and produce food.

“We must recognize that by solely focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming, we are treating the symptom of the cause, and the cause is major global unsustainability. To achieve long-lasting transformative change, which will benefit current and future generations (and save our planet), we need to change our mindset and behavior as individuals, communities, businesses, governments, and global citizens,” says lead author Svetlana V. Feigin, Ph.D.

“Animal agriculture is not necessary (nor sustainable) to feed the growing global population,” the authors contend. Regarding the phaseout of industrialized animal farming, the authors propose “ending government subsidies for animal-based meat, dairy and eggs, and initiating taxes on such products to account for the wide-ranging externalized costs that are currently passed on to taxpayers, governments, societies and future generations.” Other actions include “more stringent legislation on animal welfare standards and divestment in industrialized animal agriculture.”

Also in the study, the authors introduce and discuss the concept of an “All Life” approach. An “All Life” approach emphasizes the protection of the “oneness of life” (humans, animals, plants, the entire planet), and emphasizes that our health, and the health of our planet, are intimately intertwined with the health and wellbeing of all living beings. It emphasizes the interdependence and protection of all life forms and shifts away from a human-centric paradigm to an Earth-centric paradigm.

We are running out of time to alter our current trajectory, and thus to enact meaningful change that will have a profound impact upon the future wellbeing of the planet and all of its inhabitants. Failure to act will ultimately result in a scenario of irreversible climate change, with widespread famine and disease, global devastation, climate refugees, and warfare following resource scarcity.

Contact Information

Andrew Knight, Veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare, andrew.knight@winchester.ac.uk

Svetlana Feigin, Dr drsvetlanafeigin@gmail.com, (+64) 21 1368549 (New Zealand)

Sage IT Strengthens Global Presence With a New Office in Australia

SYDNEY, AU, Oct 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Sage IT, a leader in digital transformation solutions and services, announced its expansion of global reach with a new office in Sydney, Australia.

Sage IT new office in Sydney, Australia - Sage IT strengthens its global presence with a new office in Sydney, Australia — Sage IT new office in Sydney, Australia – Sage IT strengthens its global presence with a new office in Sydney, Australia

The new office represents a significant milestone in Sage IT’s journey towards expanding its global footprint. With a commitment to excellence, Sage IT aims to provide expert services tailored to the distinctive needs of the Australian market, empowering businesses to upgrade their IT systems and adopt emerging technologies.

Sage IT’s Australian business will be led by Mano Lekhwani, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in establishing and managing regional business units for global companies. Mano stated, “We are truly excited to bring Sage IT’s global expertise in digital transformation to Australia. Sage IT’s established practices and partnerships have a proven track record of helping businesses worldwide. Now, these practices are primed to assist regional enterprises in integrating complex systems with confidence, automating processes efficiently, and leveraging innovation to achieve their operational goals.”

Sage IT CEO, Sagar Pelaprolu, expressed his enthusiasm, “Sage IT’s expansion into Sydney reflects our commitment to providing innovative solutions and 24×7 support to our global, as well as local, customers in Australia. The highly developed economy and positive receptiveness to technological improvements makes Australia a thriving hub for technology. Sage IT fits in as an ideal collaborator to partner with Australian enterprises to transform their IT systems using hybrid or multi-cloud solutions, adopt emerging technologies, and innovate using AI as they evolve and be ready to address the digital skills gap. We’re eager to collaborate with local businesses and be a reliable partner of choice in driving digital transformation and innovation.”

Sage IT empowers customers to achieve sustainable business outcomes by enabling them to be agile, scalable, and data-driven in the ever-changing multi-cloud landscape. As a trusted partner, we assist businesses in adopting composable solutions and hyperautomation to drive innovation and adapt to the demands of the modern market.

For more information about Sage IT’s services and solutions, please visit https://sageitinc.com.

About Sage IT: Sage IT, headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, USA, is a renowned global leader in digital transformation and process optimization services. With a legacy of over 20 years, we have forged strategic partnerships with top-tier digital technology providers. Our global network of competency centers and a customer-centric approach underscore our commitment to revolutionizing business clockspeeds in the digital age. Serving a diverse range of industries, we empower businesses to excel in today’s technology-driven landscape.

Contact Information

Shishir Vahia, AVP Marketing, marketing@sageitinc.com +1 214-619-2030

Doubleview Reports Strong Mineralization Extends Buck Zone of the Lisle Deposit Another 250m South-Southwest

Vancouver, British Columbia–(ACN Newswire – October 16, 2023) – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (the “Company or “Doubleview”) is pleased to announce further assay results from drill holes H054, H055 and H056 at the Hat deposit located in northwest British Columbia. Drill hole H054 contains assays with a higher gold content of 0.43 g/t, when generally balanced in comparison with copper 0.32%, scandium 27.3 g/t and cobalt 136.9 g/t, with a 1.29% copper equivalent intercept** over 143 meters. Drill hole H054 has extended the Buck Zone within the Lisle Deposit for another 250m south-southwest. The Hat polymetallic porphyry project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle, has demonstrated that it contains several of the metals deem as “critical metals” by the Canadian and American federal governments.

The assay results summarized in Table 1 are open to the south and southwest of the Hat mineralization complex.
The mineralization starts from near the surface and strengthens in mineral content at depth,
Gold and cobalt mineralization are of higher grades in comparison with copper towards the south and southwest of the Lisle Deposit,
Strength of all metals with increased depth is notable in all drill holes to date in the Buck Zone,
The Buck Zone within the Lisle Deposit currently covers an area more than 400m x 450m and is open to the north-northeast, south, southwest, and to depth,
The Buck Zone connects the West Lisle, Main Lisle and Southern Lisle zones with strong mineralization.

The gradual approach to increasing the Buck Zone’s dimensions is anticipated to add more value to the upcoming Q1 2024 resource estimate. All drill holes in this news release (H054 – H056) have expanded the mineralized envelope of the Lisle Deposit. Table 2 depicts the location of drill holes H054, H055 and H056.

Farshad Shirvani, Doubleview’s president and CEO, commented, “The ongoing drilling campaign continues to exceed all expectations and the Company will continue working as long as weather permits. The 2023 program is designed to increase the dimensions of the Hat Deposit with the intention, upon completion of the NI 43-101 Resource Estimate, of having the project recognized as containing an outstanding resource, with exceptional metals extraction and recoveries. All holes drilled in 2023 are expected to be included in the forthcoming resource evaluation.”

Mr. Shirvani continued, “The 2023 drilling campaign continues to advance the Hat polymetallic deposit, and the total meters drilled this season now exceeds 8,700 meters.”

TABLE 1. Assay results

DDH	From (m)	To (m)	Length (m)	Ag (g/t)	Au (g/t)	Co (g/t)	Cu (%)	Sc (g/t)	*CuEq (%) incl Sc2O3**
H054	23.8	641.2	617.5	0.31	0.15	74.4	0.16	29.0	0.95
Inc.	90.6	600.7	510.2	0.34	0.16	79.2	0.17	29.0	0.97
Inc.	92.8	469.2	376.4	0.39	0.19	86.9	0.18	26.7	0.95
and	180.0	600.7	420.7	0.39	0.19	87.2	0.20	29.5	1.03
Inc.	186.0	469.2	283.2	0.49	0.24	102.2	0.23	26.8	1.03
Inc.	304.7	469.2	164.5	0.61	0.38	136.9	0.32	27.5	1.23
Inc.	325.9	469.2	143.3	0.64	0.43	134.6	0.36	27.3	1.29
Inc.	392.0	469.2	77.2	0.90	0.64	147	0.48	26.7	1.51
H055	27.0	645.0	618.0	0.22	0.06	48.1	0.09	30.5	0.86
Inc.	336.0	642.9	306.9	0.28	0.09	58.7	0.15	32.0	0.98
Inc.	396.6	621.0	224.5	0.31	0.10	57.7	0.18	33.0	1.03
Inc.	396.6	522.8	126.3	0.24	0.10	52.7	0.17	31.8	0.99
Inc.	504.8	524.8	20.0	0.74	0.41	116.6	0.73	34.5	1.75
Inc.	507.8	519.8	12.0	0.96	0.57	139.0	0.99	34.8	2.09
H056	66.0	398.5	332.5	0.25	0.05	58.7	0.08	31.4	0.88
Inc.	189.0	301.0	112.0	0.37	0.06	67.7	0.09	27.8	0.81
Inc.	189.0	216.0	27.0	0.67	0.11	74.8	0.20	31.3	1.02
Inc.	272.8	301.0	28.2	0.48	0.10	123.2	0.09	26.2	0.83
Notes: – Metal equivalents should not be relied upon for future evaluations. – Drill hole intercepts included in this news release are core lengths that may or may not be true widths of mineralization. It is not possible to determine true widths. *Copper Equivalent (CuEq%) is estimated using the following metal values and equations: – CuEq(%) =(Ag(g/t) x Price_Ag x Rec_Ag/31.1035 + Au(g/t) x Price_Au x Rec_Au/31.1035 + Co(%) x Price_Co x Rec_Co x 22.0462 + Cu(%)x Price_Cu x Rec_Cu x 22.0462 + Sc(g/t) x Price_Sc x Rec_Sc x Sc_con) / (Price_Cu x 22.0462) – Price_Ag = $22.20/troy oz, Price_Au=$1,812.14/ troy oz, Price_Co = $23.30/lb, Price_Cu = $3.84/lb, Price_Sc = $1.5/g – Rec_Ag = 68% , Rec_Au = 89% , Rec_Co = 78%, Rec_Cu = 84% , Rec_Sc = 88%

Figure 1. Section along the drill holes

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TABLE 2. Drill Hole Data

Drill Hole ID	UTM – East	UTM – North	Elevation	Max-Depth	Azimuth	Dip	Area
H054	347,471	6,454,073	964	655	180.4	-59.1	Lisle West
H055	347,471	6,454,073	964	645	207.9	-69.8	Lisle West
H056	347,471	6,454,073	964	398.5	210	-56.2	Lisle West

Figure 2. Drill Plan

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Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

Core samples were prepared at the North Vancouver facility of ALS Canada Ltd. using their PREP-31, PGM-ICP24, ME-MS61, and ME-ICP06 packages. Each core sample is dried, then crushed to 70% passing a 2mm screen. All material is processed in an automatic Riffle splitter to yield a 250g homogenized, representative sample. This sub-sample is then pulverized to 85% passing a 75-micron screen. All samples are analyzed for Au, Pt, Pd by 50g fire-assay fusion/ICP-ES finish, using PGM-ICP24 package. A separate 0.25g pulp split is analyzed by Four Acid digestion/ICP-MS finish, reporting 48 elements. Over limit elements are analyzed by Ore Grade Four Acid digestion/ICP-ES finish using ME-OG62 assay package. All of Doubleview’s core samples are analyzed or assayed at independent ISO 17025 and ISO 9001- certified laboratories.

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.

Cautionary Note: Although a mineral resource estimation is currently being prepared by an independent engineering firm, no mineral resources have been estimated at the Hat Property and there is no assurance that further work will result in the Lisle Zone, or other zones if present, being classified as mineral resources.

About Doubleview Gold Corp

Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange [TSX-V: DBG], [OTCQB: DBLVF], [GER: A1W038], [Frankfurt: 1D4]. Doubleview identifies, acquires and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. Doubleview increases shareholder value through acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper and silver properties and the application of advanced state-of-the-art exploration methods. The Company’s portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risks.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact:

Doubleview Gold Corp
Vancouver, BC Farshad Shirvani
President & CEO

T: (604) 678-9587
E: corporate@doubleview.ca

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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.

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GMG Provides Details of 2023 AGM To Be Held Virtually

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia–(ACN Newswire – October 16, 2023) – Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company“) is providing details of its upcoming Annual Meeting of shareholders (“AGM“) to be held virtually on Tuesday, November 27, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Brisbane Australian Eastern Standard Time (being Monday, November 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (Canadian Pacific Standard Time).

TO VOTE AHEAD OF THE VIRTUAL AGM

The AGM will be held in a virtual format, allowing shareholders to have an equal opportunity to participate at the AGM online regardless of their geographic location.

The meeting materials, consisting of the notice of meeting, management information circular and related materials (collectively the “Meeting Materials“) will be mailed on or about October 23, 2023. If you have not received your copy of the Meeting Materials by November 10, 2023, please contact your broker if you are a non-registered shareholder, or contact Computershare if you are a registered shareholder. The Meeting Materials outline in detail how to participate at the AGM.

Where a shareholder has previously consented to electronic delivery, the Meeting Materials will be sent to the shareholder electronically.

Non-registered shareholders are encouraged to contact their brokers to register for electronic delivery of GMG’s Meeting Materials.

The Meeting Materials are available at GMG’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca as well as in the Investors Section of GMG’s website at https://graphenemg.com/agm-materials/.

As in prior years, shareholders have multiple options to cast their vote ahead of the AGM, which include on-line, via telephone or via mail. Details on using each method are included in the Circular and the form of proxy. Shareholders who are planning to vote ahead of the AGM must submit their proxy voting instructions to Computershare no later than 8:00 a.m. Brisbane Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday, November 24, 2023, being 2:00 pm (Canadian Pacific Standard Time) on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

ATTENDING THE VIRTUAL AGM

All shareholders will be able to attend the AGM virtually. To do so, login online at https://web.lumiagm.com/441166300, Meeting ID: 441-166-300, Password: graphene2023 (case sensitive).

All securityholders MUST register any third party appointments at www.computershare.com/graphene in advance of the AGM. Failure to do so will result in the appointee not receiving login credentials.

Registered Holders will be asked to enter the 15 digit control number provided on your form of proxy provided by Computershare.

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Attendees who do not enter the 15 digit control number or the user name provided by Computershare will only be allowed to register for the AGM as a “Guest”.

It is recommended that attendees log in 15 minutes prior to the start time of the AGM.

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All shareholders wishing to have a question addressed at the virtual AGM can avoid the registration requirements set out in the Meeting Materials by submitting them in advance to AGM23@graphenemg.com. Questions will be collected, organized by theme and posed to management at the AGM. GMG is committed to addressing all appropriate questions submitted by shareholders either live during the AGM or in advance, as timing and circumstances permit.

Shareholders who have questions on how to vote their proxy in advance of the AGM, or on how to register to vote at the AGM, can contact AGM23@graphenemg.com.

Attendees who have registered for the AGM as a “Guest” will not have the ability to vote at the AGM or ask questions.

Shareholders are reminded that if you vote in advance of the Meeting you are not required to vote again on the day of the Meeting.

Board appointments

Emma FitzGerald, Guy Outen and Robert Shewchuk are not standing for re-election.

GMG thanks the outgoing directors for their role in the growth of GMG, and wishes them all the best in their future endeavours.

In anticipation of these departures, GMG has appointed to the board Robert Galyen, Andrew Small and Jack Perkowski, who all propose to stand for re-election at this AGM along with Craig Nicol and Will Ollerhead. Each of these new appointees bring significant additional and relevant experience to the GMG board, and are uniquely qualified to facilitate the next stage of growth for GMG.

About GMG

GMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process.

GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, with low cost inputs, scalable, ‘tuneable’ and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications. The Company’s present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications.

In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC-R”) coating (or energy-saving paint), lubricants and fluids. In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries (“G+AI Batteries”).

For further information please contact:

Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041

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These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things risks relating to the Company failing to generate revenue from energy saving products, if at all, political support of the industry, the blending plant’s ability to service future market and distributor demand, and future demand for the Company’s products.

In making the forward looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, assumptions regarding the Company’s ability to generate revenue from energy saving products, political support of the industry, and future demand for the Company’s products.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

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Appia Reports Remarkable Drilling Results; Doubles Depth of Mineralized Zones at the PCH Ionic Clay Project, Brazil

Toronto, Ontario–(ACN Newswire – October 16, 2023) – Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0.F) (FSE: A0I0.MU) (FSE: A0I0.BE) (the “Company” or “Appia”) announce results from the first 17 drill holes out of 147 completed to date from the Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling campaign at its PCH Ionic Clay Project in Goiás State, Brazil. The results from the first 17 RC drill holes represent a significant doubling in average depth of mineralized zones to 13 metres with overall weighted average grades of 1,566 parts per million (ppm) Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) which is comparable to, or surpasses, other well-known international deposits.

Summary:

Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes assayed: The first 17 RC drill holes of the Phase 1 drill program are all Rare Earth Element (REE) mineralized. A total of 147 holes have been completed to date with an accumulated total of 2,019 metres drilled.
Average depth doubled: The average depth of RC drilling is over 13 metres from surface representing a significant doubling in average depth of the mineralized zones.
Outstanding Grades: The results exhibit overall grades similar to or surpassing known deposits, with remarkable high-grade mineralization identified, including:

PCH-RC-001 from 0m to 15m End of Hole (EOH):
- 1,914 ppm TREO and 510 ppm Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREO), or 27% of TREO, including 9m @ 2,300 ppm TREO and 632 ppm MREO, or 27% of TREO from 2m to 11m; and
- 291 ppm Heavy Rare Earth Oxides (HREO), or 15% of TREO, including 9m @ 366 ppm, or 16 % of TREO.
PCH-RC-002 from 0m to 15m (EOH):
- 2,671 ppm TREO and 605 ppm MREO, or 23% of TREO, including 6m @ 5,389 ppm TREO and 1,189 ppm MREO, or 23% of TREO from 8m to 14m; and
- 220 ppm HREO, or 8% of TREO, including 6m @ 412 ppm HREO, or 8% of TREO.
PCH-RC-008 from 0m to 18m (EOH):
- 2,752 ppm TREO and 741 ppm MREO, or 27% of TREO, including 15m @ 3,084 ppm TREO and 839 ppm MREO, or 27% of TREO from 2m to 17m; and 404 ppm HREO, or 15% of TREO, including 15m @ 460 ppm HREO, or 15% of TREO.
PCH-RC-009 from 0m to 15m (EOH):
- 3,277 ppm TREO and 804 ppm MREO, or 25% of TREO, including 12m @ 3,594 ppm TREO and 886 ppm MREO, or 24% of TREO from 1m to 13m; and
- 251 ppm HREO, or 8 % of TREO, including 12m @ 275 ppm HREO, or 8% of TREO.
PCH-RC-011 from 0m to 15m (EOH):
- 3,717 ppm TREO and 913 ppm MREO, or 25% of TREO, including 11m @ 4,182 ppm TREO and 1,035 ppm MREO, or 25% of TREO from 0m to 11m; and
- 286 ppm HREO, or 8 % of TREO, including 11m @ 327 ppm HREO, or 8% of TREO.

Table 1 – Highlighted assay composites from 17 reverse circulation drillholes in the Target IV.

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TREO = ([CeO2 ppm] + [Dy2O3 ppm] + [Er2O3 ppm] + [Eu2O3 ppm] + [Gd2O3 ppm] + [Ho2O3 ppm] + [La2O3 ppm] + [Lu2O3] ppm] + [Nd2O3 ppm] + [Pr6O11 ppm] + [Sm2O3 ppm] + [Tb4O7 ppm] + [Tm2O3 ppm] + [Yb2O3 ppm]). MREO = ([Dy2O3 ppm] + [Pr6O11 ppm] + [Nd2O3 ppm] + [Sm2O3 ppm] + [Tb4O7 ppm]). HREO = [Dy2O3 ppm] + [Er2O3 ppm] + [Eu2O3 ppm] + [Gd2O3 ppm] + [Ho2O3 ppm] + [Lu2O3] ppm] + [Sm2O3 ppm] + [Tb4O7 ppm] + [Tm2O3 ppm] + [Yb2O3 ppm]).

For a complete listing of all assay results, please click here.

“These exceptional drilling results have confirmed the potential of Target IV,” stated Stephen Burega, president. “The assay results received to date showcase substantial mineralization across 100% of the drill holes.”

Tom Drivas, CEO, said, “It’s very exciting to witness the PCH Ionic Clay project’s potential increasing through this Phase 1 drilling campaign with the average depth of mineralized zones increasing to 13 metres while consistently delivering extraordinary overall assay values which, in many cases, are from top to bottom of the hole.”

He continued, “Ionic Clay Rare Earths Deposits are usually found within the top 10-20m from surface; they are easier to mine, more environmentally friendly because they contain low or no radioactivity; exhibit simpler metallurgy therefore easier and cheaper to process; and contain good amounts of both the very valuable heavy and light magnet rare earths that are in high demand for cleaner electrification and use in a large number of high tech applications.”

The PCH Ionic Clay Project drilling has resulted in 17 holes with a weighted average value of 1,566 ppm TREO, which is comparable to, or surpasses, other well-known international deposits. “This initial batch of samples has revealed MREO that account for approximately 25% of TREO, producing notable overall values up to 1,189 ppm. We have identified high-grade values that are exceptional in terms of both width and grades,” stated Carlos Bastos, Brazilian Qualified Person and Geology Manager.

Target IV marks a significant milestone for Appia’s PCH Ionic Clay project, and the Company eagerly anticipates receiving further assay results from the SGS Geosol labs. “These results reaffirm our commitment to exploring the entire PCH project area which covers an impressive 17,551 hectares with a significant area still open to bluesky early-stage exploration, and we look forward to sharing more exciting developments in the near future,” commented Stephen Burega.

Figure 1. Reverse Circulation drilling program map location.

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Figure 2. A representative Cross section of PCH-RC-001, PCH-RC-008, and PCH-RC-009 from Target IV, north-south orientation, and location showed in Figure 1.

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Table 3. Drill hole collar details for 17 RC drilling. SIRGAS 2000 – UTM zone 22S.

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Background on the PCH Project

The PCH Project is located within the Tocantins Structural Province in the Brasília Fold Belt, more specifically, the Arenópolis Magmatic Arc. The PCH Project is 17,551.07 ha in size and located within the Goiás State of Brazil. It is classified as an alkaline intrusive rock occurrence with highly anomalous REE and Niobium mineralization. This mineralization is related to alkaline lithologies of the Fazenda Buriti Plutonic Complex and the hydrothermal and surface alteration products of this complex by supergene enrichment in a tropical climate. The positive results of the recent geochemical exploration work carried out to date indicates the potential for REEs within lateritic ionic adsorption clays and Niobium.

Reverse circulation (RC) drill holes are sampled at one metre intervals, resulting in higher average sample size of 5-25 kg. A small representative specimen was taken from each sample bag and placed into a chip tray for visual inspection and logging by the geologist. Quartering was performed at Appia’s logging facility using a riffle splitter and continued splitting until a representative sample weighing approximately 500g each was obtained, bagged in a resistant plastic bag, labeled, photographed, and stored for shipment.

The samples were sent to the SGS laboratory in Vespasiano, Minas Gerais. Despite the SGS Lab owning internal QA/QC, Appia has used its own control samples in each batch sent to the laboratory.

Quality control samples, such as blank, duplicate, and standard (CRM) were inserted into each analytical run. For all analysis methods, the minimum number of QA/QC samples is one standard, one duplicate and one blank, introduced every batch which comprise a full-length hole. The rigorous procedures implemented during the sample collection, preparation, and analysis stages underscore the robustness and reliability of the analytical results obtained.

All analytical results reported herein have passed internal QA/QC review and compilation. All assay results of RC samples were provided by SGS Geosol, an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certified laboratory, which performed their measure of the concentration of rare earth elements (REE) analyses by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analytical methods.

The technical content in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr. Don Hains, P.Geo, Consulting Geologist, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (Appia)

Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The Company is currently focusing on delineating high-grade critical rare earth elements and gallium on the Alces Lake property, as well as exploring for high-grade uranium in the prolific Athabasca Basin on its Otherside, Loranger, North Wollaston, and Eastside properties. The Company holds the surface rights to exploration for 113,837.15 hectares (281,297.72 acres) in Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in 12,545 hectares (31,000 acres), with rare earth elements and uranium deposits over five mineralized zones in the Elliot Lake Camp, Ontario. Lastly, the Company holds the right to acquire up to a 70% interest in the PCH Ionic Adsorption Clay Project which is 17,551.07 ha. in size and located within the Goiás State of Brazil. (See June 9th, 2023 Press Release – Click Here)

Appia has 130.5 million common shares outstanding, and 143.3 million shares fully diluted.

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