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Littler, who won the Grand Slam of Darts last week, hit checkouts of 170, 164 and 136 as he threatened to overturn an early deficit, but Humphries held his nerve to win the last three legs. “I’m really, really proud of that one to be honest,” Humphries told Sky Sports. “I didn’t feel myself this week playing-wise, I felt like I was a dart behind in a lot of the scenarios but there’s something that Luke does to you. He really drives me, makes me want to be a better player and I enjoy playing him. “He let me in really early in that first session to go 4-1 up, I never looked back and I’m proud that I didn’t take my foot off the gas. These big games are what I live for. “Luke is a special talent and he was right – I said to him I’ve got to get these (titles) early before he wins them all. “I’d love to be up here and hitting 105 averages like Luke is all the time but he’s a different calibre, he’s probably the best player in the world right now but there’s something about me that never gives up. “This is a great way to go into the worlds.” Littler, who lost the world championship final to Humphries last year, said: “It was tough, missed a few doubles and if you don’t take chances early on, it’s a lot to come back. “I hit the 170 and the 164 but just didn’t have enough in the end. “It’s been a good past two weeks. I just can’t wait to go home, chill out, obviously practice at home for the worlds. That’s it now, leading up to the big one.”Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals title
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Putin’s Ukraine obsession began 20 years ago with the Orange RevolutionVANCOUVER, BC , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) (OTCQB: LMGDF ) (the "Company" or "Lumina") is pleased to announce that it has completed negotiating the terms of the Exploitation Contract with the Government of Ecuador and signed a binding term sheet (the "Term Sheet") in preparation for the finalization of the Exploitation Contract for its 100% owned Cangrejos project (the "Project"), located in southwest in Ecuador . Marshall Koval , CEO & Director commented: "This is a major step for the Project and Ecuador on the path to the development of the largest primary gold deposit in the country. Lumina Gold would like to thank all the Government representatives that worked on the negotiations and all our local stakeholders that have supported the Project to date. The royalty terms we have agreed upon are in line with Lumina's 2023 Pre-Feasibility Study and position the Project well for the upcoming Feasibility Study expected in Q2 2025." In addition, the signing of the Term Sheet satisfies a required condition of the amended precious metals purchase agreement (the "PMPA") with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. ("Wheaton"). It is expected that Wheaton will fund the remaining US$6.0 million of the Early Deposit under the PMPA on December 2, 2024 . Term Sheet Summary: The Advance Royalty Payments will be credited to the accrued amount of each period against the lesser of 50% of the royalties payable in each semester or 10% of the total advance royalty payments in the semester until the advance royalty is settled in full. In accordance with current legislation, the Exploitation Contract also provides that the Government of Ecuador's share of cumulative discounted benefits derived from the Project will not be less than 50% on a net cumulative present value basis. Each year, to the extent that the Government of Ecuador's cumulative Project benefit falls below 50% on a net present value basis, the Company will be required to pay an annual sovereign adjustment. The Government of Ecuador's benefit will be calculated as the present value of the cumulative sum of taxes paid, including corporate income taxes, royalties, labour profit sharing paid to the State, non-recoverable VAT and any previous sovereign adjustment payments. Based on the 2023 Pre-Feasibility Study assumptions included in the Project's financial model, it is not expected that the Company would be required to make any such payments. The Term Sheet also includes a mechanism for correcting any economic imbalance for the Company as a result of changes in taxes, laws and regulations in place at the date of the signing of the Exploitation Contract. This mechanism removes a significant amount of uncertainty for the economic regime governing the Project in the future. The Term Sheet also contains various investor protection rights, ensuring the protection of the Company's interest in the Project including, among other things, autonomy and freedom of the Company to make its commercial decisions and a dispute resolution mechanism through international arbitration. In the following months, the Company will apply to Ministry of Energy and Mines to change the Project's official status from exploration phase to exploitation phase (the "Phase Change Application"). The Company has up to six months after registering the approval of the Phase Change Application with the Mining Registry to execute the Exploitation Contract with the Government of Ecuador . Once executed, the Exploitation Contract is required to be registered with the Mining Registry and will be made publicly available on the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedarplus.ca . Once the Exploitation Contract is signed, an Environmental License must be obtained in order to start the exploitation phase. The Company expects to complete applications and supporting public hearings for the Environmental License in 2025. About Lumina Gold Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) is a Vancouver, Canada based precious and base metals development company focused on the Cangrejos Gold-Copper Project located in El Oro Province, southwest Ecuador . In 2023, the Company completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for Cangrejos, which is the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador . Lumina has an experienced management team with a successful track record of advancing and monetizing exploration projects. Follow us on: Twitter , Linkedin or Facebook . Further details are available on the Company's website at https://luminagold.com/ . To receive future news releases please sign up at https://luminagold.com/contact . LUMINA GOLD CORP. Signed: "Marshall Koval" Marshall Koval , President & CEO, Director Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements and information herein, including all statements that are not historical facts, contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to: the signing of the Exploitation Contract, the timing for completion of a Feasibility Study for the Project; the development of the Project; receiving the remaining US$6 million from Wheaton; the application to change the Project's official status from "exploration" to "exploitation" and completing applications and supporting public hearings for the Environmental License. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as "will" or "projected" or variations of those words or statements that certain actions, events or results "will", "could", "are proposed to", "are planned to", "are expected to" or "are anticipated to" be taken, occur or be achieved. With respect to forward-looking statements and information contained herein, the Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about: the terms of the Exploitation Contract aligning with the Term Sheet, without material variation; the Company's ability to meet its obligations under the PMPA; general business and economic conditions; the prices of gold and copper; and anticipated costs and expenditures. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the business of the Company; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; the supply and demand for labour and other project inputs; changes in commodity prices; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions (including with respect to the tonnage, grade and recoverability of reserves and resources); risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters); risks relating to adverse weather conditions; political risk and social unrest; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed with Canadian securities administrators. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. SOURCE Lumina Gold Corp.Pep Guardiola rejected Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan's claim they need to play 'simpler' after the Premier League champions fell to a damaging 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League . Dusan Vlahovic's header and Weston McKennie's volley in the second half secured all three points for the hosts. City meanwhile have won just one of their last 10 games in all competitions, with this their seventh loss during that awful spell. It leaves Guardiola's side 22nd in the Champions League table with just two games remaining - away to Paris St-Germain on 22 January and at home to Club Brugge a week later. The sides finishing ninth to 24th qualify for a two-legged play-off but Wednesday's defeat leaves City just one point clear of PSG in 25th. After the defeat, Gundogan claimed that City needed to change their tactics to get out of their rut. The German midfielder called on his side to simplify their playing style in the face of their poor form. "It’s very disappointing. We had chances to score a few goals but at the moment it feels like every attack we concede is just so dangerous. I have a feeling sometimes we are a bit careless with duels," he told TNT Sports. "Instead of playing simple we overcomplicate things and we missed the right timing to release the ball. Just lose the ball and give them counter attacks. We are built for possession, keep the ball, be strong, if you can’t do anything don't lose it. At the moment it’s not working out for us." Gundogan's analysis caught Guardiola by surprise, with the City boss insisting his side had changed their tactics for the trip to Turin. Instead, he blamed their failure with the 'last action' as the cause of their downfall. "No, no, we have done that today," Guardiola told TNT Sports when asked about Gundogan's comments. "Other days no but today we have done it. We have done it really, really well. We didn't lose many balls that happened in the past, we tried and arrived in positions. "But we know Italian teams defend so deep and so compact, it is not easy. They are a master of these kind of situations. But even with that we played who we are. The result is not there but the performance is. "We play good, really, really good. We missed the last part, the last action. We concede a few of course some transition happened. But I'm so proud of these players, they give everything they tried and now we live in this period. Hopefully we can change and have a good result. "I know it's difficult, it's always difficult in the Champions League. We play perfectly good. We have two games, we need one point maybe. We have to chase a victory. Our three games away were really tough. When we turn it around we will appreciate that period more." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
F1 has been popular globally since its beginnings in the 1950s. While the auto racing competition always had fans in the US, especially after the first Grand Prix came to the US in 2012, the release of the Netflix docuseries " Formula 1: Drive to Survive " in 2019 kicked off a steep rise in popularity domestically. And according to an F1 Global Survey, women and younger viewers account for much of the sport's growth. Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of Formula One Group, says that around 40 percent of fans are now women, per Reuters . And insights firm Interpret found that Gen Z and millennials account for 60 percent of F1's US fanbase. This influx of younger, women F1 fans is bringing a fresh perspective to a traditionally male-dominated sport — and helping to usher in and elevate the voices of a new era of women leaders within F1. Last month I attended the United States Grand Prix in Austin, TX where I could take in the weekend's excitement and connect with old and new women F1 fans. Here's what they had to say about what's drawn them to the sport — and what industry experts think is on the horizon for F1. These Black F1 Fans Are Changing the Narrative Around the Sport Why Women Are Becoming F1 Fans Being at the United States Grand Prix in Austin was electrifying. There was excitement at every turn, extending far beyond the race itself. At the American Express Fan Experience, fans could take in scenic views of the entire track at the iconic COTA Tower, create personalized " driver intro videos " to post on social media, and also discover their unique "driver personality " through a fun and interactive driver evaluation. Eminem headlined the concert stage, and the local food scene turned up the heat as well with plenty of Texas BBQ to be had. Those unfamiliar with F1 may be surprised by just how popular F1 Grand Prix races are and the distance fans are willing to travel. In an American Express Global Trends Report , 67 percent of millennial and Gen-Z respondents said they plan to travel for sports, and of those traveling for sports this year, nearly 58 percent overall, cited an F1 race, soccer match, or basketball game that's encouraging them to hit the road. Specifically, for F1 fans, their reasons for wanting to be on the ground are because of the ultimate fan experience and connection the sport provides. F1 races take place worldwide, in destinations including Montreal, Mexico City, Australia, Japan, Italy, Brazil, England, Miami, and this upcoming weekend's Grand Prix in Las Vegas . This may be part of what's drawing younger and women fans to the sport — the global appeal and the opportunity to travel. "Every track is different, which adds to the excitement that other sports don't have," says Anisa El-Khouri, an F1 fan and a millennial business executive who lives in Portland, OR. "Drive to Survive" is often credited for highlighting that F1 is about more than just the race–it's an aesthetic, a culture, and a community–which has sparked greater interest among female fans. The races are thrilling to watch, and many new fans love familiarizing themselves with the technological side of F1, from the design of the cars to the various racing strategies that teams utilize. "As a fan, I enjoy the science and strategy that goes along with each race," says Abbey Cullen, an educator from Chicago, IL, and a self-described "dedicated" F1 fan, who recently traveled as far as the Austrian Grand Prix to see the action live and up close. On the ground, I observed Gen-Z and millennial fans enjoying getting to know the personalities of the drivers ; being able to follow them on social media further connects fans to their lives. They also follow the strategic maneuvering and tactics executed by each team, adding another layer of excitement to the sport. In my conversations with women fans in Austin, it was clear that women fans particularly enjoy seeing and following women leaders in F1 . Such is the case for Cullen, who first became interested in F1 after learning about Claire Williams, who'd been the deputy team principal and the public face of the Williams Formula One racing team from 2013 to 2020. As one of only two women to lead an F1 team, Williams's presence provided representation and connection for women to the sport. "The inclusion of more women behind the teams and the wheel is exciting to witness," Cullen says. How Women Fans and Leaders Are Fueling F1's Future The growing number of women F1 fans has led to an increased demand for representation of women, which is good news for the sport. The creation of F1 Academy — an all-female, racing series launched by F1 in 2023 — was partially a reaction to the rise in women fandom, and has also grown the women's fan base further as it's ushered in a new generation of female talent. In 2024, American Express became an official partner of F1 Academy and has pledged to elevate women in the sport and support the future of women in the sport. As part of this partnership, the company sponsors driver Jessica Edgar , who races with Rodin Motorsport and will be supporting small women-owned businesses in cities hosting F1 Academy races — all efforts to fuel the growth of women in the sport beyond the race itself. This commitment is championed by the leadership of Shiz Suzuki, the vice president of Global Experiential Marketing & Partnerships at American Express, who believes that investment in women will be essential to the future growth of the sport. "For Amex, supporting F1 Academy is about supporting women both on and off the track," Suzuki says. The backing of small, women-owned businesses — from merchandisers to food vendors — reflects the broader impact of women's presence in F1. "Pushing for this was very important to me. We'll similarly feature a different female-owned small business that will be local to race locations during the upcoming season," Suzuki says. "The F1 fanbase is evolving with a growing audience of young women fans, so let's amplify their presence and have their stories told." American Express also recently announced a multiyear global partnership with F1, which includes continued support of F1 Academy. Meleata Pinto, a senior marketing director for a global software company, who as a fan travels the F1 circuit, hopes the growth in women F1 fans leads to more women's involvement in every level of the sport. "In the future, it would be interesting to see an all-women's racing team or pit crew. Women can provide design and manufacturing inputs on the cars as well as marketing and merchandising improvements that can help improve team performance on and off the track," she says, adding that increased women leadership in STEM fields may also lead to more women F1 careers. "The ways in which women can impact F1 are endless," Pinto says. "Sometimes in life, you just need to see it to believe it," Susie Wolff, the managing director of F1 Academy, shared at American Express's " A Celebration of Women with Drive" panel discussion earlier this year, referring to how vital women are to the future of the sport: from representation to purchasing power to leadership, women are changing the landscape of F1. "We're not here just to find the next female Formula 1 driver," Wolff added. "We want to open up the whole sport, we want to break down the barriers that stop the sport's progression, and we want to make sure that we're inspiring the next generation." With interest and investment in F1 only gaining steam, there's every reason to believe that the future will bring even more women to F1, as drivers, leaders, supporters, and fans. And with more women driving change behind the wheel, behind the scenes, and within the fanbase, F1 will continue to evolve, charting a new course toward a more dynamic and inclusive motorsport experience. Travel and expenses for the author were provided by American Express for the purpose of writing this story. Ralinda Watts is an author, diversity expert, consultant, practitioner, speaker, and proven thought leader who works at the intersection of race, identity, culture, and justice. She has contributed to numerous publications such as PS, CBS Media, Medium, YahooLifestyle, and the Los Angeles Times.Las Vegas Grand Prix Puts Luxury on Overdrive and Delivers High-Octane HospitalityTinubu to German investors: Energy, solid minerals key to Nigeria’s economic growth
NoneWashington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown could miss the rest of the season with an internal injury, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Wednesday. Initial reports said Brown had sustained a rib injury in Washington's 42-19 win against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 1. Quinn updated Brown's status as the Commanders (8-5) return from their bye week and prepare to visit the New Orleans Saints (5-8) on Sunday. "He's going to be out for a while," Quinn said. "He had a significant internal injury from the game, so that's going to knock him out for a while." Brown, 28, did not practice on Wednesday because of a kidney injury, according to the team's injury report. He caught three passes for 27 yards against the Titans before leaving late in the third quarter. "During the game, between him and the medical staff, they did a really good job to address what was a serious injury," Quinn said. "Fortunately, he's going to be OK. But it's going to knock him out for a bit." Quinn said it's not certain Brown will miss the rest of the season "but it's likely heading that way." The Commanders claimed veteran wide receiver K.J. Osborn off waivers from New England on Wednesday afternoon. The Patriots released Osborn on Tuesday. Osborn, 27, played in seven games (four starts) and had seven receptions on 18 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown. He participated in 53 percent (232) of the offensive snaps. He has not played since the Patriots' 19-3 victory at Chicago on Nov. 10. The Patriots signed Osborn as a free agent in March after he spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Osborn has 165 career receptions for 1,902 yards and 16 TDs in 66 regular-season games (34 starts). Brown ranks third on the team in receptions (35) and receiving yards (453) and has one touchdown in 11 games (nine starts). His touchdown catch was on a 52-yard Hail Mary pass that gave Washington an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 8. A seventh-round draft pick by Dallas in 2017, Brown has 150 catches for 2,000 yards and six TDs in 87 games (34 starts) with the Cowboys (2017-18, 2020-22), Houston Texans (2023) and Commanders. --Field Level Media
Littler, who won the Grand Slam of Darts last week, hit checkouts of 170, 164 and 136 as he threatened to overturn an early deficit, but Humphries held his nerve to win the last three legs. “I’m really, really proud of that one to be honest,” Humphries told Sky Sports. “I didn’t feel myself this week playing-wise, I felt like I was a dart behind in a lot of the scenarios but there’s something that Luke does to you. He really drives me, makes me want to be a better player and I enjoy playing him. “He let me in really early in that first session to go 4-1 up, I never looked back and I’m proud that I didn’t take my foot off the gas. These big games are what I live for. “Luke is a special talent and he was right – I said to him I’ve got to get these (titles) early before he wins them all. “I’d love to be up here and hitting 105 averages like Luke is all the time but he’s a different calibre, he’s probably the best player in the world right now but there’s something about me that never gives up. “This is a great way to go into the worlds.” Littler, who lost the world championship final to Humphries last year, said: “It was tough, missed a few doubles and if you don’t take chances early on, it’s a lot to come back. “I hit the 170 and the 164 but just didn’t have enough in the end. “It’s been a good past two weeks. I just can’t wait to go home, chill out, obviously practice at home for the worlds. That’s it now, leading up to the big one.”Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals title
China, US can achieve 'great things', says Beijing foreign minister
Putin’s Ukraine obsession began 20 years ago with the Orange RevolutionVANCOUVER, BC , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) (OTCQB: LMGDF ) (the "Company" or "Lumina") is pleased to announce that it has completed negotiating the terms of the Exploitation Contract with the Government of Ecuador and signed a binding term sheet (the "Term Sheet") in preparation for the finalization of the Exploitation Contract for its 100% owned Cangrejos project (the "Project"), located in southwest in Ecuador . Marshall Koval , CEO & Director commented: "This is a major step for the Project and Ecuador on the path to the development of the largest primary gold deposit in the country. Lumina Gold would like to thank all the Government representatives that worked on the negotiations and all our local stakeholders that have supported the Project to date. The royalty terms we have agreed upon are in line with Lumina's 2023 Pre-Feasibility Study and position the Project well for the upcoming Feasibility Study expected in Q2 2025." In addition, the signing of the Term Sheet satisfies a required condition of the amended precious metals purchase agreement (the "PMPA") with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. ("Wheaton"). It is expected that Wheaton will fund the remaining US$6.0 million of the Early Deposit under the PMPA on December 2, 2024 . Term Sheet Summary: The Advance Royalty Payments will be credited to the accrued amount of each period against the lesser of 50% of the royalties payable in each semester or 10% of the total advance royalty payments in the semester until the advance royalty is settled in full. In accordance with current legislation, the Exploitation Contract also provides that the Government of Ecuador's share of cumulative discounted benefits derived from the Project will not be less than 50% on a net cumulative present value basis. Each year, to the extent that the Government of Ecuador's cumulative Project benefit falls below 50% on a net present value basis, the Company will be required to pay an annual sovereign adjustment. The Government of Ecuador's benefit will be calculated as the present value of the cumulative sum of taxes paid, including corporate income taxes, royalties, labour profit sharing paid to the State, non-recoverable VAT and any previous sovereign adjustment payments. Based on the 2023 Pre-Feasibility Study assumptions included in the Project's financial model, it is not expected that the Company would be required to make any such payments. The Term Sheet also includes a mechanism for correcting any economic imbalance for the Company as a result of changes in taxes, laws and regulations in place at the date of the signing of the Exploitation Contract. This mechanism removes a significant amount of uncertainty for the economic regime governing the Project in the future. The Term Sheet also contains various investor protection rights, ensuring the protection of the Company's interest in the Project including, among other things, autonomy and freedom of the Company to make its commercial decisions and a dispute resolution mechanism through international arbitration. In the following months, the Company will apply to Ministry of Energy and Mines to change the Project's official status from exploration phase to exploitation phase (the "Phase Change Application"). The Company has up to six months after registering the approval of the Phase Change Application with the Mining Registry to execute the Exploitation Contract with the Government of Ecuador . Once executed, the Exploitation Contract is required to be registered with the Mining Registry and will be made publicly available on the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedarplus.ca . Once the Exploitation Contract is signed, an Environmental License must be obtained in order to start the exploitation phase. The Company expects to complete applications and supporting public hearings for the Environmental License in 2025. About Lumina Gold Lumina Gold Corp. (TSXV: LUM) is a Vancouver, Canada based precious and base metals development company focused on the Cangrejos Gold-Copper Project located in El Oro Province, southwest Ecuador . In 2023, the Company completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for Cangrejos, which is the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador . Lumina has an experienced management team with a successful track record of advancing and monetizing exploration projects. Follow us on: Twitter , Linkedin or Facebook . Further details are available on the Company's website at https://luminagold.com/ . To receive future news releases please sign up at https://luminagold.com/contact . LUMINA GOLD CORP. Signed: "Marshall Koval" Marshall Koval , President & CEO, Director Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements and information herein, including all statements that are not historical facts, contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to: the signing of the Exploitation Contract, the timing for completion of a Feasibility Study for the Project; the development of the Project; receiving the remaining US$6 million from Wheaton; the application to change the Project's official status from "exploration" to "exploitation" and completing applications and supporting public hearings for the Environmental License. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as "will" or "projected" or variations of those words or statements that certain actions, events or results "will", "could", "are proposed to", "are planned to", "are expected to" or "are anticipated to" be taken, occur or be achieved. With respect to forward-looking statements and information contained herein, the Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about: the terms of the Exploitation Contract aligning with the Term Sheet, without material variation; the Company's ability to meet its obligations under the PMPA; general business and economic conditions; the prices of gold and copper; and anticipated costs and expenditures. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the business of the Company; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; the supply and demand for labour and other project inputs; changes in commodity prices; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions (including with respect to the tonnage, grade and recoverability of reserves and resources); risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters); risks relating to adverse weather conditions; political risk and social unrest; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed with Canadian securities administrators. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. SOURCE Lumina Gold Corp.Pep Guardiola rejected Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan's claim they need to play 'simpler' after the Premier League champions fell to a damaging 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League . Dusan Vlahovic's header and Weston McKennie's volley in the second half secured all three points for the hosts. City meanwhile have won just one of their last 10 games in all competitions, with this their seventh loss during that awful spell. It leaves Guardiola's side 22nd in the Champions League table with just two games remaining - away to Paris St-Germain on 22 January and at home to Club Brugge a week later. The sides finishing ninth to 24th qualify for a two-legged play-off but Wednesday's defeat leaves City just one point clear of PSG in 25th. After the defeat, Gundogan claimed that City needed to change their tactics to get out of their rut. The German midfielder called on his side to simplify their playing style in the face of their poor form. "It’s very disappointing. We had chances to score a few goals but at the moment it feels like every attack we concede is just so dangerous. I have a feeling sometimes we are a bit careless with duels," he told TNT Sports. "Instead of playing simple we overcomplicate things and we missed the right timing to release the ball. Just lose the ball and give them counter attacks. We are built for possession, keep the ball, be strong, if you can’t do anything don't lose it. At the moment it’s not working out for us." Gundogan's analysis caught Guardiola by surprise, with the City boss insisting his side had changed their tactics for the trip to Turin. Instead, he blamed their failure with the 'last action' as the cause of their downfall. "No, no, we have done that today," Guardiola told TNT Sports when asked about Gundogan's comments. "Other days no but today we have done it. We have done it really, really well. We didn't lose many balls that happened in the past, we tried and arrived in positions. "But we know Italian teams defend so deep and so compact, it is not easy. They are a master of these kind of situations. But even with that we played who we are. The result is not there but the performance is. "We play good, really, really good. We missed the last part, the last action. We concede a few of course some transition happened. But I'm so proud of these players, they give everything they tried and now we live in this period. Hopefully we can change and have a good result. "I know it's difficult, it's always difficult in the Champions League. We play perfectly good. We have two games, we need one point maybe. We have to chase a victory. Our three games away were really tough. 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F1 has been popular globally since its beginnings in the 1950s. While the auto racing competition always had fans in the US, especially after the first Grand Prix came to the US in 2012, the release of the Netflix docuseries " Formula 1: Drive to Survive " in 2019 kicked off a steep rise in popularity domestically. And according to an F1 Global Survey, women and younger viewers account for much of the sport's growth. Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of Formula One Group, says that around 40 percent of fans are now women, per Reuters . And insights firm Interpret found that Gen Z and millennials account for 60 percent of F1's US fanbase. This influx of younger, women F1 fans is bringing a fresh perspective to a traditionally male-dominated sport — and helping to usher in and elevate the voices of a new era of women leaders within F1. Last month I attended the United States Grand Prix in Austin, TX where I could take in the weekend's excitement and connect with old and new women F1 fans. Here's what they had to say about what's drawn them to the sport — and what industry experts think is on the horizon for F1. These Black F1 Fans Are Changing the Narrative Around the Sport Why Women Are Becoming F1 Fans Being at the United States Grand Prix in Austin was electrifying. There was excitement at every turn, extending far beyond the race itself. At the American Express Fan Experience, fans could take in scenic views of the entire track at the iconic COTA Tower, create personalized " driver intro videos " to post on social media, and also discover their unique "driver personality " through a fun and interactive driver evaluation. Eminem headlined the concert stage, and the local food scene turned up the heat as well with plenty of Texas BBQ to be had. Those unfamiliar with F1 may be surprised by just how popular F1 Grand Prix races are and the distance fans are willing to travel. In an American Express Global Trends Report , 67 percent of millennial and Gen-Z respondents said they plan to travel for sports, and of those traveling for sports this year, nearly 58 percent overall, cited an F1 race, soccer match, or basketball game that's encouraging them to hit the road. Specifically, for F1 fans, their reasons for wanting to be on the ground are because of the ultimate fan experience and connection the sport provides. F1 races take place worldwide, in destinations including Montreal, Mexico City, Australia, Japan, Italy, Brazil, England, Miami, and this upcoming weekend's Grand Prix in Las Vegas . This may be part of what's drawing younger and women fans to the sport — the global appeal and the opportunity to travel. "Every track is different, which adds to the excitement that other sports don't have," says Anisa El-Khouri, an F1 fan and a millennial business executive who lives in Portland, OR. "Drive to Survive" is often credited for highlighting that F1 is about more than just the race–it's an aesthetic, a culture, and a community–which has sparked greater interest among female fans. The races are thrilling to watch, and many new fans love familiarizing themselves with the technological side of F1, from the design of the cars to the various racing strategies that teams utilize. "As a fan, I enjoy the science and strategy that goes along with each race," says Abbey Cullen, an educator from Chicago, IL, and a self-described "dedicated" F1 fan, who recently traveled as far as the Austrian Grand Prix to see the action live and up close. On the ground, I observed Gen-Z and millennial fans enjoying getting to know the personalities of the drivers ; being able to follow them on social media further connects fans to their lives. They also follow the strategic maneuvering and tactics executed by each team, adding another layer of excitement to the sport. In my conversations with women fans in Austin, it was clear that women fans particularly enjoy seeing and following women leaders in F1 . Such is the case for Cullen, who first became interested in F1 after learning about Claire Williams, who'd been the deputy team principal and the public face of the Williams Formula One racing team from 2013 to 2020. As one of only two women to lead an F1 team, Williams's presence provided representation and connection for women to the sport. "The inclusion of more women behind the teams and the wheel is exciting to witness," Cullen says. How Women Fans and Leaders Are Fueling F1's Future The growing number of women F1 fans has led to an increased demand for representation of women, which is good news for the sport. The creation of F1 Academy — an all-female, racing series launched by F1 in 2023 — was partially a reaction to the rise in women fandom, and has also grown the women's fan base further as it's ushered in a new generation of female talent. In 2024, American Express became an official partner of F1 Academy and has pledged to elevate women in the sport and support the future of women in the sport. As part of this partnership, the company sponsors driver Jessica Edgar , who races with Rodin Motorsport and will be supporting small women-owned businesses in cities hosting F1 Academy races — all efforts to fuel the growth of women in the sport beyond the race itself. This commitment is championed by the leadership of Shiz Suzuki, the vice president of Global Experiential Marketing & Partnerships at American Express, who believes that investment in women will be essential to the future growth of the sport. "For Amex, supporting F1 Academy is about supporting women both on and off the track," Suzuki says. The backing of small, women-owned businesses — from merchandisers to food vendors — reflects the broader impact of women's presence in F1. "Pushing for this was very important to me. We'll similarly feature a different female-owned small business that will be local to race locations during the upcoming season," Suzuki says. "The F1 fanbase is evolving with a growing audience of young women fans, so let's amplify their presence and have their stories told." American Express also recently announced a multiyear global partnership with F1, which includes continued support of F1 Academy. Meleata Pinto, a senior marketing director for a global software company, who as a fan travels the F1 circuit, hopes the growth in women F1 fans leads to more women's involvement in every level of the sport. "In the future, it would be interesting to see an all-women's racing team or pit crew. Women can provide design and manufacturing inputs on the cars as well as marketing and merchandising improvements that can help improve team performance on and off the track," she says, adding that increased women leadership in STEM fields may also lead to more women F1 careers. "The ways in which women can impact F1 are endless," Pinto says. "Sometimes in life, you just need to see it to believe it," Susie Wolff, the managing director of F1 Academy, shared at American Express's " A Celebration of Women with Drive" panel discussion earlier this year, referring to how vital women are to the future of the sport: from representation to purchasing power to leadership, women are changing the landscape of F1. "We're not here just to find the next female Formula 1 driver," Wolff added. "We want to open up the whole sport, we want to break down the barriers that stop the sport's progression, and we want to make sure that we're inspiring the next generation." With interest and investment in F1 only gaining steam, there's every reason to believe that the future will bring even more women to F1, as drivers, leaders, supporters, and fans. And with more women driving change behind the wheel, behind the scenes, and within the fanbase, F1 will continue to evolve, charting a new course toward a more dynamic and inclusive motorsport experience. Travel and expenses for the author were provided by American Express for the purpose of writing this story. Ralinda Watts is an author, diversity expert, consultant, practitioner, speaker, and proven thought leader who works at the intersection of race, identity, culture, and justice. She has contributed to numerous publications such as PS, CBS Media, Medium, YahooLifestyle, and the Los Angeles Times.Las Vegas Grand Prix Puts Luxury on Overdrive and Delivers High-Octane HospitalityTinubu to German investors: Energy, solid minerals key to Nigeria’s economic growth
NoneWashington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown could miss the rest of the season with an internal injury, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Wednesday. Initial reports said Brown had sustained a rib injury in Washington's 42-19 win against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 1. Quinn updated Brown's status as the Commanders (8-5) return from their bye week and prepare to visit the New Orleans Saints (5-8) on Sunday. "He's going to be out for a while," Quinn said. "He had a significant internal injury from the game, so that's going to knock him out for a while." Brown, 28, did not practice on Wednesday because of a kidney injury, according to the team's injury report. He caught three passes for 27 yards against the Titans before leaving late in the third quarter. "During the game, between him and the medical staff, they did a really good job to address what was a serious injury," Quinn said. "Fortunately, he's going to be OK. But it's going to knock him out for a bit." Quinn said it's not certain Brown will miss the rest of the season "but it's likely heading that way." The Commanders claimed veteran wide receiver K.J. Osborn off waivers from New England on Wednesday afternoon. The Patriots released Osborn on Tuesday. Osborn, 27, played in seven games (four starts) and had seven receptions on 18 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown. He participated in 53 percent (232) of the offensive snaps. He has not played since the Patriots' 19-3 victory at Chicago on Nov. 10. The Patriots signed Osborn as a free agent in March after he spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Osborn has 165 career receptions for 1,902 yards and 16 TDs in 66 regular-season games (34 starts). Brown ranks third on the team in receptions (35) and receiving yards (453) and has one touchdown in 11 games (nine starts). His touchdown catch was on a 52-yard Hail Mary pass that gave Washington an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 8. A seventh-round draft pick by Dallas in 2017, Brown has 150 catches for 2,000 yards and six TDs in 87 games (34 starts) with the Cowboys (2017-18, 2020-22), Houston Texans (2023) and Commanders. --Field Level Media
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