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Yankees land closer Devin Williams in trade with Brewers, ship out Nestor Cortes, Caleb DurbinStockhead Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Lithium prices faking at a rebound as corporate activity rises Sayona-Piedmont the latest scrip M&A deal, while Norm Seckold lists $9.7m Nevada lithium float WA1, Nico, Pantera among High Voltage weekly gains Our High Voltage column wraps all the news driving ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, and vanadium. Back from the brink, the bottom of the market is bringing a handful of investment opportunities to bear in sold-off lithium. The price news remains particularly difficult, with hydroxide chemicals – used in nickel rich EV battery chemistries – fetching just US$8750/t according to Fastmarkets. Battery-grade carbonate, associated with cheaper but shorter range lithium-iron-phosphate battery chemistry EV batteries, is a little brighter at US$11,110/t across China, Japan and Korea. But there are a couple bright-ish spots if the price reporting agency's numbers are to be believed. Chinese carbonate prices, for instance, recorded a US$1340/t WoW growth to RMB84,700/t or US$11,695/t. 6% Li20 spodumene concentrate meanwhile lifted to US$850/t, above the month average of US$821/t. That reflected movements in the futures market, according to Fastmarkets, though spot sales were sparse. But for anyone with a long-term bullish outlook on lithium and battery demand, some corporate machinations suggest there will be ways to play the battered sector. Down-cycle M&A Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) sounded the alarm that counter-cyclical acquisitions were beginning ahead of the next upturn in the battery materials cycle with their $10bn and $560m moves respectively on Arcadium Lithium (ASX:LTM). But it's happening further down the curve as well. This week saw the marriage of Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) and Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL), bringing the North American Lithium operation in Quebec, Canada, under a single banner. The companies had previously owned the project in a 75-25 split, with NASDAQ dual-listed Piedmont also boasting an interest in Atlantic Lithium's (ASX:A11) Ewoyaa project in Ghana and proposed conversion plants in the US. Outside of NAL, SYA also boasts the Moblan and Authier projects in Quebec, giving it a sizeable resource base of more than 150Mt to tap should lithium markets turn around. The merger is being supported by Resource Capital Funds, which will tip US$45 million ($69m) into the business subject to Sayona shareholder approval, with both Piedmont and Sayona to also raise US$27m ($40m) each. The merged entity plans to allow non-institutional holders to take part in a $22.5m raise post combination. NAL produced 52,141t of 5.3% spodumene concentrate in the September quarter, lifting revenue 113% to $52m. But its operating costs of $1335/dmt (FOB) while down 11% QoQ continue to run above average sale prices of $1067/dmt (US$711/t). Underlying EBITDA was negative $18m in the three months to September 30. The return of IPOs ASX IPOs hit a long-term high in 2021 as over 100 resources companies, many of them chasing lithium, leapt onto the bourse. These days they're fewer and farther in between. But today a new lithium explorer hits the bourse in the form of Norm Seckold's Fulcrum Lithium. Chaired by Seckold, the chairman of $4bn ASX success story Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC), Sky Metals (ASX:SKY) and Alpha HPA (ASX:A4N) , he will hold a post-listing diluted holding in the company of 23.83%. Loaded up with the ASX code FUL, the $9.7 million, 25c per share float – managed by Bell Potter – will ring the bell at 10.30am AEDT on Friday, seeking to explore for the white stuff in Nevada's Esmeralda County. FUL's Fairway, Alkali Flats and Summit projects surround or abut a number of major US lithium deposits in Nevada, close to major gigafactories like Tesla's Reno facility. They include American Lithium's TLC project, American Battery Technology Co.'s Tonopah Flats, ioneer's (ASX:INR) Rhyolite Ridge and Albemarle's Silver Peak. The largest of FUL's assets is the flagship Alkali Flats, located to the east of Albemarle's operating lithium brine Silver Peak, the only major lithium producer in the USA currently, where the junior has set out an exploration target over two areas of 3.42-7.35Bt at 500-700ppm Li for 9.1-27.4Mt of lithium carbonate equivalent. Battery Metals Winners and Losers Here’s how a basket of ASX stocks with exposure to lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, rare earths, magnesium, manganese and vanadium is performing >>> Code Company Price % Week % Month % Six Month % Year Market Cap OD6 Od6Metalsltd 0.2 19900% 19900% 19900% 0% $5,791,058 ITM Itech Minerals Ltd 0.155 244% 210% 675% 252% $11,439,271 DLI Delta Lithium 0.003 50% 0% -40% -70% $139,725,649 RVT Richmond Vanadium 0.061 42% 24% -33% -29% $25,000,264 MRD Mount Ridley Mines 0.0025 25% -17% 0% -71% $7,784,883 TMX Terrain Minerals 0.057 24% 24% -21% -2% $7,200,115 WA1 Wa1Resourcesltd 0.084 24% 22% -2% -38% $983,233,068 NC1 Nicoresourceslimited 0.037 23% -23% -21% -51% $14,228,575 GW1 Greenwing Resources 0.011 22% 22% 10% -69% $10,348,014 GRE Greentechmetals 0.12 20% -8% -25% -65% $7,560,278 ADD Adavale Resource Ltd 0.021 17% 5% -50% -71% $3,059,413 SRZ Stellar Resources 0.0035 17% -13% -50% -68% $38,475,386 FTL Firetail Resources 0.028 17% -15% -23% -41% $25,174,846 PFE Panteraminerals 0.0035 17% -22% -42% -65% $9,475,674 CNB Carnaby Resource Ltd 0.004 14% 0% -43% -60% $63,616,781 S32 South32 Limited 0.12 14% 9% -45% -31% $16,731,510,726 MHC Manhattan Corp Ltd 0.004 14% 14% 14% 0% $4,497,970 STM Sunstone Metals Ltd 0.018 13% -5% -12% 100% $38,616,777 EV1 Evolutionenergy 14.94 12% 11% -32% 75% $10,095,880 STK Strickland Metals 0.015 11% 7% -21% -48% $176,593,179 AR3 Austrare 0.01 11% 0% -23% -60% $16,656,850 PEK Peak Rare Earths Ltd 0.105 11% 7% -22% -34% $32,171,502 SGQ St George Min Ltd 0.265 10% -9% 6% 77% $27,213,511 FRS Forrestaniaresources 0.046 10% -6% -27% -21% $3,262,867 BKT Black Rock Mining 0.025 9% -32% -47% -67% $57,594,235 BUR Burleyminerals 0.575 8% -3% 64% 109% $9,774,111 LRS Latin Resources Ltd 0.0065 8% -19% -28% -82% $546,276,795 AVL Aust Vanadium Ltd 0.081 8% 0% 8% -71% $116,567,884 BCA Black Canyon Limited 0.028 8% -7% -30% -41% $5,242,185 MLS Metals Australia 0.215 8% 10% -16% -19% $18,180,488 SBR Sabre Resources 6.55 7% 38% 36% 171% $4,322,581 ZNC Zenith Minerals Ltd 0.0075 7% 25% -32% -53% $17,805,200 BMM Balkanminingandmin 0.155 7% -26% -63% -74% $4,388,066 IXR Ionic Rare Earths 0.016 7% -6% 0% -52% $43,827,864 MTM MTM Critical Metals 0.016 7% 7% 33% -6% $23,312,825 BM8 Battery Age Minerals 0.049 7% -2% -40% -77% $9,464,995 LSR Lodestar Minerals 0.515 6% 23% 348% 410% $3,372,329 OMH OM Holdings Limited 3.75 6% 1% -4% 18% $260,527,312 RMX Red Mount Min Ltd 1.005 6% -26% 18% 310% $4,260,936 SLZ Sultan Resources Ltd 4.11 6% 19% 96% 187% $1,620,289 NIC Nickel Industries 0.0095 6% -5% -27% -57% $3,925,176,040 FRB Firebird Metals 0.019 6% -30% -50% -58% $17,083,368 PNN Power Minerals Ltd 0.041 5% 3% -18% -32% $10,900,399 AXE Archer Materials 0.021 5% 5% -40% -30% $77,728,339 FIN FIN Resources Ltd 0.0105 5% -22% -80% -63% $3,895,612 EVG Evion Group NL 0.9175 5% -1% -14% 15% $11,796,748 AZL Arizona Lithium Ltd 0.044 5% -4% -19% -51% $67,107,218 WC8 Wildcat Resources 0.044 5% -12% -37% -73% $333,872,360 AGY Argosy Minerals Ltd 0.24 4% -17% -49% -20% $52,413,154 IPX Iperionx Limited 0.024 4% 14% 4% -40% $1,210,623,588 WR1 Winsome Resources 0.12 4% -14% 43% -23% $112,964,588 CNJ Conico Ltd 0.073 4% -8% -42% -57% $2,201,528 LLI Loyal Lithium Ltd 0.53 4% 5% -61% -55% $9,736,972 ALY Alchemy Resource Ltd 0.056 4% 14% 12% -23% $8,246,534 PTR Petratherm Ltd 0.028 4% 4% 17% -30% $34,900,465 REE Rarex Limited 0.03 3% -6% -60% -82% $8,809,304 RNU Renascor Res Ltd 0.16 3% 7% -9% -19% $172,844,418 RR1 Reach Resources Ltd 0.067 3% 5% 81% 81% $9,618,745 EMH European Metals Hldg 0.042 2% 11% 5% -26% $32,153,929 PAM Pan Asia Metals 0.098 2% 20% -35% 2% $12,746,410 OM1 Omnia Metals Group 0.099 2% -10% -29% -58% $4,550,568 SUM Summitminerals 0.027 2% -13% -32% -79% $14,244,118 VML Vital Metals Limited 0.4275 2% -13% -13% -14% $17,685,201 NWC New World Resources 0.0355 1% -4% -72% -76% $59,645,916 M2R Miramar 0.37 1% 12% 37% 45% $1,984,116 MLX Metals X Limited 0.078 1% -1% -21% -54% $376,587,041 LLL Leolithiumlimited 0.395 1% -14% -19% -29% $605,458,342 KNI Kunikolimited 0.2225 1% -29% -46% -57% $16,052,315 AXN Alliance Nickel Ltd 0.09 1% 1% -14% -63% $26,856,066 PVW PVW Res Ltd 0 0% 0% 0% 0% $3,381,381 CAE Cannindah Resources 0.004 0% -33% -64% -86% $30,935,518 COB Cobalt Blue Ltd 0.004 0% 0% 33% -50% $29,995,707 CZN Corazon Ltd 0.001 0% 0% -50% -50% $2,671,622 GBR Greatbould Resources 0.002 0% 0% -33% -67% $32,632,192 PLL Piedmont Lithium Inc 0.042 0% 0% 0% -28% $76,325,950 ARL Ardea Resources Ltd 0.016 0% 14% 220% 220% $75,879,508 CHN Chalice Mining Ltd 0.011 0% -21% -48% -76% $540,747,235 NMT Neometals Ltd 0.003 0% -25% -33% -50% $69,248,258 IGO IGO Limited 0.099 0% -1% -21% -60% $3,756,048,352 ADV Ardiden Ltd 0.027 0% -10% -44% -49% $7,814,688 PLS Pilbara Min Ltd 0.115 0% 19% 15% 10% $8,703,361,969 TKL Traka Resources 0.025 0% -4% 39% -32% $1,945,659 IPT Impact Minerals 0.041 0% 0% 0% 0% $36,713,205 LIT Livium Ltd 0.012 0% 0% -48% 9% $24,977,281 ARN Aldoro Resources 0.019 0% -10% -30% -42% $11,443,018 JRV Jervois Global Ltd 0.085 0% 5% 10% 0% $32,433,165 BSX Blackstone Ltd 0.002 0% 0% -50% -80% $15,386,277 POS Poseidon Nick Ltd 0.028 0% -16% -52% -67% $16,815,502 CHR Charger Metals 0.005 0% -17% -9% -70% $6,271,040 AUZ Australian Mines Ltd 0.014 0% -13% -13% -42% $15,383,633 EGR Ecograf Limited 0.034 0% -3% -31% -56% $35,422,282 TVN Tivan Limited 0.86 0% -4% -20% -27% $99,344,963 GAL Galileo Mining Ltd 0.007 0% -13% 0% -22% $24,703,116 ASL Andean Silver 0.37 0% -3% -10% -34% $160,693,099 LML Lincoln Minerals 0.008 0% 0% -41% -31% $12,337,557 PUR Pursuit Minerals 0.026 0% 0% 13% -16% $10,906,200 LEG Legend Mining 0.11 0% -39% -52% -71% $32,004,249 AML Aeon Metals Ltd. 0.005 0% -17% 0% -38% $5,482,003 G88 Golden Mile Res Ltd 0.005 0% 0% -17% -44% $5,673,874 WKT Walkabout Resources 0.012 0% -8% 0% -48% $63,769,838 TON Triton Min Ltd 0.095 0% -4% -21% -37% $15,683,887 ARU Arafura Rare Earths 0.11 0% -21% 5% -42% $320,362,730 MIN Mineral Resources. 0.13 0% -19% -33% -32% $6,821,160,745 VR8 Vanadium Resources 0.001 0% 0% 0% -75% $15,753,506 NVA Nova Minerals Ltd 0.024 0% -4% -14% -60% $56,196,517 EFE Eastern Resources 0.003 0% -18% -64% -70% $4,967,786 BNR Bulletin Res Ltd 0.375 0% 1% -56% -38% $11,450,920 AM7 Arcadia Minerals 0.01 0% 25% -79% -84% $3,277,403 EMS Eastern Metals 0.011 0% -21% -60% -37% $1,818,820 IMI Infinitymining 0.01 0% 0% -9% -55% $5,488,117 RAG Ragnar Metals Ltd 0.001 0% 0% -38% -72% $9,953,706 TMB Tambourahmetals 0.003 0% -14% 0% -14% $2,764,751 EMC Everest Metals Corp 0.006 0% -25% -30% -30% $23,285,389 KZR Kalamazoo Resources 0.002 0% -33% -50% -92% $17,106,805 CMX Chemxmaterials 0.008 0% 0% 33% -50% $4,773,826 ENT Enterprise Metals 0.007 0% -13% -46% -75% $4,713,269 AKN Auking Mining Ltd 0.036 0% 3% 20% -55% $1,565,401 RR1 Reach Resources Ltd 0.004 0% -20% -79% -93% $9,618,745 CAI Calidus Resources 0.001 0% 0% 0% -50% $93,678,206 GT1 Greentechnology 0.115 0% 0% -15% -36% $26,435,143 PGD Peregrine Gold 0.018 0% -5% -55% -45% $8,824,195 YAR Yari Minerals Ltd 0.014 0% -13% -13% -50% $1,929,431 IG6 Internationalgraphit 0.004 0% 0% 0% -71% $12,774,850 CLZ Classic Min Ltd 0.003 0% 0% -40% -63% $1,544,026 NVX Novonix Limited 0.001 0% 0% -83% -98% $380,198,524 ILU Iluka Resources 0.11 0% -39% -52% -71% $2,351,088,849 CRI Criticalim 0.023 0% 0% -32% -34% $26,723,155 VTM Victory Metals Ltd 0.105 0% 8% 35% 88% $40,146,004 WCN White Cliff Min Ltd 0.006 0% -14% -42% -74% $28,357,061 KFM Kingfisher Mining 0.015 0% -17% -17% -55% $2,739,465 AOA Ausmon Resorces 0.051 0% -22% -25% -73% $2,117,999 WC1 Westcobarmetals 0.002 0% -20% -33% -33% $2,745,006 DM1 Desert Metals 0.015 0% 7% -46% -58% $7,431,919 M24 Mamba Exploration 0.01 0% 0% -44% -76% $1,880,823 TKM Trek Metals Ltd 0.003 0% 0% -40% -63% $14,388,440 BC8 Black Cat Syndicate 0.105 0% -19% -61% -77% $311,172,929 VHM Vhmlimited 0.078 0% 0% 0% 0% $64,313,985 SRN Surefire Rescs NL 0.505 0% 0% 0% 0% $5,958,923 LU7 Lithium Universe Ltd 0.008 0% -20% -11% -55% $7,557,052 MEI Meteoric Resources 0.01 0% -44% -44% -75% $229,871,121 LM1 Leeuwin Metals Ltd 0.006 0% 0% -54% -78% $3,420,172 HAW Hawthorn Resources 0.073 0% -15% -9% -64% $17,755,827 RON Roninresourcesltd 0.012555 0% 0% -13% -19% $5,892,002 KNG Kingsland Minerals 7.97 -1% -3% 11% 0% $13,423,769 LEL Lithenergy 40.01 -1% -5% -12% -14% $41,440,581 ASM Ausstratmaterials 5.46 -1% -13% -31% -25% $91,566,416 SYA Sayona Mining Ltd 0.067 -1% -14% -50% -58% $391,145,249 PBL Parabellumresources 0.066 -1% -6% -57% -62% $3,115,000 EMN Euromanganese 0.265 -2% -9% -15% -38% $10,202,496 LCY Legacy Iron Ore 0.053 -2% -9% -26% -43% $122,132,779 VMC Venus Metals Cor Ltd 34.3 -2% -25% -57% -46% $13,729,008 ANX Anax Metals Ltd 0.245 -2% 44% 345% 11% $9,150,067 FBM Future Battery 0.235 -2% -8% -52% -64% $13,972,474 EG1 Evergreenlithium 0.235 -2% -8% -52% -64% $4,779,550 LMG Latrobe Magnesium 0.084 -2% -2% -30% -24% $54,016,360 HRE Heavy Rare Earths 0.04 -2% 14% -41% -77% $2,443,979 TOR Torque Met 0.2 -2% 0% 18% -2% $12,982,524 ASN Anson Resources Ltd 0.19 -3% -16% -51% -85% $95,541,071 AVW Avira Resources Ltd 0.175 -3% -17% -55% -29% $2,938,790 GL1 Globallith 0.067 -3% -14% -42% -54% $49,511,698 CWX Carawine Resources 0.033 -3% 3% 38% -3% $27,154,427 DVP Develop Global Ltd 0.165 -3% -11% -11% 50% $528,162,362 CXO Core Lithium 0.063 -3% 0% -61% -57% $212,158,539 RIL Redivium Limited 0.0145 -3% -19% -37% -69% $10,987,419 JLL Jindalee Lithium Ltd 0.145 -3% 12% -37% -78% $23,907,510 DYM Dynamicmetalslimited 0.087 -3% -30% -11% -55% $7,200,000 WSR Westar Resources 0.085 -3% 8% -6% -54% $3,189,799 MAN Mandrake Res Ltd 0.2075 -3% -20% -10% 43% $15,054,238 ATM Aneka Tambang 0.078 -4% -5% -46% -61% $1,121,138 MRR Minrex Resources Ltd 0.013 -4% -13% 8% -57% $8,678,940 PEK Peak Rare Earths Ltd 0.051 -4% -6% -11% -71% $32,171,502 SYR Syrah Resources 0.0115 -4% -12% -32% -69% $243,199,565 JMS Jupiter Mines. 0.34 -4% -13% -33% -27% $294,075,798 KTA Krakatoa Resources 0.065 -4% -6% -13% -61% $4,721,072 CTN Catalina Resources 0.021 -5% -16% 5% -9% $3,715,461 PGM Platina Resources 0.31 -5% 24% -22% -22% $11,840,426 ETM Energy Transition 0.515 -5% -12% -50% -67% $33,809,008 E25 Element 25 Ltd 0.1525 -5% -10% -57% -13% $62,675,034 MEK Meeka Metals Limited 0.04 -5% -7% -30% -46% $161,843,779 CDT Castle Minerals 0.06 -5% -9% -50% -57% $3,345,628 AX8 Accelerate Resources 0.039 -5% -15% -22% -77% $6,217,539 AZI Altamin Limited 0.078 -5% -22% -40% -3% $14,747,386 AAJ Aruma Resources Ltd 0.019 -5% -10% -24% -34% $3,552,931 INF Infinity Lithium 0.074 -5% -30% -3% -56% $15,265,539 VRC Volt Resources Ltd 1.38 -5% -19% -20% -10% $14,555,373 A8G Australasian Metals 0.017 -6% -11% -32% -69% $3,856,917 WML Woomera Mining Ltd 0.125 -6% -7% 0% 36% $4,333,180 GED Golden Deeps 4.91 -6% -8% -39% -45% $4,091,103 LYC Lynas Rare Earths 0.048 -6% -47% -68% -72% $6,524,332,931 EVR Ev Resources Ltd 0.008 -6% -6% -27% -65% $4,188,814 GLN Galan Lithium Ltd 0.385 -6% -13% -39% -19% $109,364,101 QEM QEM Limited 0.046 -6% -6% -26% -56% $6,870,013 CRR Critical Resources 0.1875 -6% 1% -28% -9% $15,807,761 OCN Oceanalithiumlimited 0.75 -6% -4% -13% 2% $2,144,948 PMT Patriotbatterymetals 0.29 -6% -9% 21% -19% $162,263,384 LOT Lotus Resources Ltd 0.098 -7% -7% -37% -73% $504,293,460 AS2 Askarimetalslimited 0.028 -7% -28% -53% -69% $1,748,792 RGL Riversgold 0.014 -7% -13% -30% -74% $4,882,388 SRI Sipa Resources Ltd 0.125 -7% -4% -19% -52% $3,194,214 BHP BHP Group Limited 0.125 -7% -17% -55% -55% $203,361,959,615 KOR Korab Resources 0.025 -7% -29% -60% -62% $2,936,400 CLA Celsius Resource Ltd 0.425 -8% -1% -10% 47% $25,710,245 RLC Reedy Lagoon Corp. 0.024 -8% -8% -29% -37% $1,523,413 MOH Moho Resources 0.012 -8% 0% -27% -45% $3,369,864 MQR Marquee Resource Ltd 0.024 -8% 4% 14% -33% $5,829,381 LTM Arcadium Lithium PLC 0.12 -8% -29% -71% 0% $2,311,277,151 S2R S2 Resources 0.07 -8% 25% -14% -33% $33,058,633 TLG Talga Group Ltd 0.022 -8% -12% 16% 144% $188,759,824 GCM Green Critical Min 0.011 -8% -27% -48% -79% $12,399,096 EMT Emetals Limited 0.011 -8% 0% -21% -60% $4,250,000 DRE Dreadnought Resources Ltd 0.011 -8% 0% -21% -60% $56,291,250 TAR Taruga Minerals 0.016 -9% -30% 0% 45% $7,060,268 SYR Syrah Resources 0.265 -9% -27% -55% -62% $243,199,565 MRC Mineral Commodities 0.0105 -9% -25% -25% -65% $25,596,288 KAI Kairos Minerals Ltd 0.063 -9% -30% -37% -84% $39,463,683 ESR Estrella Res Ltd 6.915 -9% -10% -2% 3% $30,416,617 QXR Qx Resources Limited 0.02 -9% -5% -52% -43% $5,120,311 FGR First Graphene Ltd 0.01 -9% -17% 0% -17% $22,104,278 WIN WIN Metals 0.02 -9% -35% -43% -59% $9,558,293 WMG Western Mines 0.02 -9% -57% -51% -87% $14,901,438 IDA Indiana Resources 0.01 -9% -17% -57% 0% $66,766,484 ABX ABX Group Limited 0.01 -9% 0% 11% 0% $10,001,613 A11 Atlantic Lithium 0.2 -9% -17% -39% -58% $145,004,515 DEV Devex Resources Ltd 0.047 -10% -40% -30% -71% $46,377,520 CTM Centaurus Metals Ltd 0.795 -10% -4% -47% -46% $218,548,534 PVT Pivotal Metals Ltd 0.028 -10% -38% -53% -33% $8,307,521 CY5 Cygnus Metals Ltd 0.185 -10% 16% -14% -27% $57,016,353 THR Thor Energy PLC 0.009 -10% -18% -40% -74% $3,382,069 SLM Solismineralsltd 0.026 -10% -32% -28% -78% $6,729,697 BUX Buxton Resources Ltd 0.255 -11% -14% -9% -66% $11,897,066 HAS Hastings Tech Met 2.77 -11% 4% -34% -22% $46,110,664 XTC XTC Lithium Limited 1.95 -11% -24% -21% -35% $17,528,272 FG1 Flynngold 0.016 -11% -24% -58% -60% $7,839,494 ASR Asra Minerals Ltd 0.16 -11% 19% 23% -22% $6,756,339 MNS Magnis Energy Tech 0.46 -12% 15% -42% -58% $50,378,922 PSC Prospect Res Ltd 0.03 -12% -14% -49% -75% $53,742,033 HXG Hexagon Energy 0.033 -12% -20% -44% -50% $11,284,150 ICL Iceni Gold 0.051 -12% -36% -73% -72% $15,812,075 AQD Ausquest Limited 0.043 -12% -25% -46% -70% $8,439,478 CMO Cosmometalslimited 0.092 -12% -26% -60% -86% $2,488,865 NTU Northern Min Ltd 0.014 -13% -18% -18% -33% $160,685,107 RBX Resource B 0.007 -13% -30% -63% -22% $3,718,241 KOB Kobaresourceslimited 0.007 -13% 56% 100% -22% $12,209,244 EUR European Lithium Ltd 0.17 -13% 0% -28% -60% $36,351,189 ARR American Rare Earths 0.054 -13% -17% -46% -72% $138,166,407 LPD Lepidico Ltd 0.071 -13% -21% -24% -75% $17,178,371 INR Ioneer Ltd 0.1 -13% -33% -74% -60% $494,691,228 REC Rechargemetals 0.1 -13% 3% -47% -56% $3,631,939 RAS Ragusa Minerals Ltd 0.13 -13% -24% -55% -54% $1,996,383 BOA Boadicea Resources 0.0095 -14% 6% -53% -44% $2,960,468 NWM Norwest Minerals 0.067 -14% -21% 29% 168% $8,732,151 1MC Morella Corporation 0.006 -14% 0% -25% 0% $8,789,569 ENV Enova Mining Limited 0.006 -14% 140% 71% -25% $6,894,505 LNR Lanthanein Resources 0.076 -15% -42% 60% -20% $8,552,726 RXL Rox Resources 0.011 -15% -21% 22% -27% $66,388,190 LRV Larvottoresources 0.016 -16% -48% -65% -89% $184,229,256 LPM Lithium Plus 0.063 -16% 3% -48% -67% $15,940,800 LTR Liontown Resources 0.0025 -17% -17% -55% -69% $1,953,140,084 GSM Golden State Mining 0.03 -17% 0% 11% -57% $2,793,706 TEM Tempest Minerals 0.025 -17% -22% -67% -80% $3,763,619 PNT Panthermetalsltd 0.005 -17% 25% -17% -38% $4,942,321 LNR Lanthanein Resources 0.01 -17% -17% -52% -71% $8,552,726 L1M Lightning Minerals 0.05 -17% 2% 19% -86% $7,846,527 KGD Kula Gold Limited 0.048 -19% -6% -41% -51% $4,180,877 BYH Bryah Resources Ltd 0.017 -19% -47% -68% -91% $1,509,861 LIN Lindian Resources 0.029 -19% -19% -24% -68% $118,174,529 LKE Lake Resources 0.004 -20% -20% -60% -80% $81,644,922 SCN Scorpion Minerals 0.004 -20% 0% 0% 0% $4,913,474 1AE Auroraenergymetals 0.028 -20% -32% -57% -78% $10,922,888 SMX Strata Minerals 0.007 -22% 0% -30% -56% $4,579,564 KM1 Kalimetalslimited 0.021 -22% -22% -56% -66% $9,219,315 GRL Godolphin Resources 0.017 -23% -25% -68% -72% $4,743,168 DTM Dart Mining NL 0.003 -25% -40% -67% -85% $5,661,945 VUL Vulcan Energy 0.31 -25% 29% -44% -71% $1,170,532,912 ASO Aston Minerals Ltd 0.275 -26% -24% -50% -67% $11,655,578 PAT Patriot Lithium 0.26 -28% -37% -74% -75% $5,070,543 ODE Odessa Minerals Ltd 0.1 -29% -38% 0% -78% $7,609,695 SRL Sunrise 0.0035 -30% -30% -61% -61% $21,654,600 PRL Province Resources 0.001 -33% 0% -50% -68% $48,441,219 QPM Queensland Pacific 0.002 -33% -33% -60% -80% $113,453,049 MHK Metalhawk. 0.001 -33% 0% -52% -70% $27,180,901 Scroll or swipe to reveal table. Click headings to sort. Best viewed on a laptop. Weekly Small Cap Standouts WA1 Resources (ASX:WA1) The explorer has released more results from drilling at the Luni niobium deposit at its West Arunta project in WA, with assays to be added to a resource update next year. Luni currently hosts an inferred resource estimate of 200 Mt at 1.0% Nb2O5, including a high grade subset of 53 Mt at 2.1% Nb2O5. These latest results include: 19m at 2.4% Nb2O5 25m at 4.4% Nb2O5 21m at 2.1% Nb2O5 2m at 2% Nb2O5; and 34m at 1.5% Nb2O5. MD Paul Savich says the results from the north-east zone of the deposit further demonstrate the significance of one of the key high-grade areas at Luni. “This zone is currently planned to support our early development ambitions and will be an important part of the updated mineral resource estimate targeted for the first half of 2025,” he said. “Planning is well-advanced for next year’s field activities which will continue to focus on the collection of data that is critical toward technically de-risking Luni and expediting the permitting process.” The discovery saw the company awarded the coveted prize of the AMEC Prospector Award at a ceremony in early November. Nico Resources (ASX:NC1) The company’s Wingellina nickel cobalt project has this week been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government. It’s a move which recognises the national significance of the project and provides access to the Major Projects Facilitation Agency which will assist in the development of Wingellina. Wingellina hosts one of the world’s largest undeveloped oxide-type nickel-cobalt reserves, containing containing 1.56 million tonnes of nickel metal and 123k tonnes of cobalt metal. It’s also around 100kms from BHP’s West Musgrave nickel-copper project. A prefeasibility study completed in 2022 outlined a viable project capable of producing up to 40,000t of nickel and 3,000t of cobalt in a Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) for at least 42 years. The MHP product contains essential critical minerals used in batteries and energy storage systems required for the global energy transition. The company expects production from the project to meet critical mineral demand for global decarbonization efforts. “Wingellina is one of the largest undeveloped nickel-cobalt projects globally and one of very few development opportunities for a major new nickel development outside of the Chinese-dominated Indonesian nickel industry,” MD Jonathan Shellabear said. “The industry has undergone a major structural shift in recent times and experienced significant changes in supply dynamics and pricing. “Notwithstanding the temporary challenges in the sector, if operating in the current environment, the Wingellina project would have survived the carnage that has enveloped much of the Western world’s nickel supply. “It is a matter of time before such a substantial deposit like Wingellina provides a long term stable and secure supply of nickel and cobalt.” Pantera Minerals (ASX:PFE) The company has abandoned the re-entry program at its southwest Arkansas lithium brine project in the US, after the collection of a brine sample via the re-entering of saltwater disposal well proved to be problematic. It was a cost-saving measure that didn’t quite work out to plan, so the drilling of the planned standalone well will now be brought forward to early 2025 to collect samples for assaying and direct lithium extraction testing. The well will then be converted into a future production or disposal well. PFE says this result in no way diminishes the value of the Pantera lithium brine project and in the meantime will continue to amass land in the Smackover formation, a hot spot for US lithium hunters such as Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), Standard Lithium (NYSE: SLI), Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) Tetra Technologies’ (NYSE: TTI) and Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) chasing economic brine production from old infrastructure in the area which was historically mined for bromine. PFE currently holds > 26,000 net acres and 34,900 gross surface acres in the region. 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After a video of a Georgia middle school teacher throwing a student across the classroom was , we now know what came of him. However, the outcome was the justice the boy’s mother had hoped for. Che’Nelle Russell, the mother of 11-year-old TJ, told she saw of DeRenne Middle School teacher and football coach BeTreylin Elder on Dec. 6. The video shows the teacher grabbing TJ by his shirt and throwing him into the middle of the room. The boy topples into two desks, both occupied by students, before As the boy lifts himself off the ground, Elder is seen standing directly above him, looking down at him, the video shows. Before the incident, TJ’s mother told reporters about an alleged inappropriate comment the teacher made to the child. Another student, per the report, said it was a sexual jab about TJ’s mother saying he “left his shoes at TJ’s mom’s house.” “I was told that he had a share of words that were inappropriate to TJ and that he had made some remarks about me, and my son was unhappy with it. So, my son then went to the front of the classroom to approach the teacher, letting him know, ‘Hey, stop talking about my mom.’ The teacher then came closer to my son. My son again said, ‘Stop talking about my mom’, and also wanted to call me. From that point, he was then grabbed and thrown to the floor like nothing,” said Russell via . As a result of the incident, Russell said and an overall fear of going back to school. The report says Russell has since called on the teacher to and also for the school district to take accountability as well. “I hate that [TJ] had to be made an example out of to get a sick individual out of a schoolhouse, but something needs to change,” Russell said via . According to Savannah Chatham County Public School System, Elder was relocated to another school within the district after the report of the incident. There are no details as to whether he faced any form of punishment or reprimand. However, over the weekend, Elder decided to abandon mission altogether and sent in his resignation letter, the district said. They then vowed to take situations like this seriously moving forward. “Please be assured that this was an isolated incident and we take matters like this extremely seriously. The safety and well-being of our student population are of the utmost importance to us, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all,” the district said in a statement.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped in afternoon trading Friday as Wall Street closes out a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, and is on track for a loss for the week after three straight weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 81 points, or 0.2% to 43,833 as of 12:56 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq fell 0.3% and is hovering around its record. Broadcom surged 20.2% after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company's big gain helped cushion the market's broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 14.3% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. Wall Street's rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year . The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank's 2% target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed's policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7% in November from 2.6% in October. The Fed's preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5% rise in November, up from 2.3% in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.39% from 4.34% late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% month-on-month in October, following a 0.1% decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower.The widow of the late England rugby star Tom Voyce has expressed that the family has been "overwhelmed" by the outpouring of support following his tragic disappearance. Tom Voyce, 43, and a former wing for England, was tragically swept away while attempting to drive across a swollen river during Storm Darragh near Alnwick, Northumberland, last weekend. After days of relentless searching by emergency services and local volunteers, a body was discovered in the River Aln on Thursday (December 12), found downstream from where Mr Voyce's car was lost. It has now been officially confirmed that the recovered body is indeed Mr Voyce, who was born in Truro and played throughout his youth in Cornwall. His wife, Anna, released a heart-wrenching statement: "Absolutely devastated and heartbroken doesn't even describe how we feel." She continued with poignant determination, focusing on their son: "My main focus now is our son Oscar, having done what he asked, 'find Daddy'." Anna also highlighted the family's involvement in the search efforts: "All of Tom's family were involved in the search." Expressing gratitude towards those who coordinated the search, she said: "I will be forever grateful to my brothers Hugh and Jamie, Aidan Philipson and Garry Whitfield for co-ordinating the search party working alongside the police teams." Reflecting on the community's response, she added: "Tom would be blown away by the amount of people that were out there helping." "We have all been overwhelmed by the support of friends, many travelling from far afield to help with the search." Anna spoke of the tight-knit community they are part of: "We are just so lucky to live in such a special community that pulled together to find Tom." She concluded by sharing a personal detail about their life changes: the family had moved from London to Northumberland in 2019, and her husband had left his position at Investec bank to start Trevow Vegetation Management. Voyce was well-established within the communities of Northumberland and Scottish Borders, areas that have seen many local residents come forward to aid in the search efforts, according to Mrs Voyce. She mentioned: "Tom was fully immersed in Alnwick Rugby Club and was much loved by Oscar's under sevens team which he coached with gusto, giving back to the game that gave him so much." "Oscar is immensely proud of his daddy and he was the best father and role model that Oscar could have asked for." "Tom was proud, and cherished, his rugby memories and as an adopted 'Northumbrian' local he leaves a hole in so many of our hearts." "With his big warm smile, passion and funny stories he loved nothing better than sitting round a table chatting with family and friends." Tom studied at Cirencester Agricultural College where he encountered his future brother-in-law Jamie and subsequently befriended Anna, leading to their marriage at Babington House, Somerset in 2015. Following her tenure as a consultant for the British Lions, she founded her own web-based homeware brand, OSSKI, post the birth of their child. Mr. Voyce's mother Christine still lives in Cornwall, the county of Tom's upbringing alongside his late father Michael and sister Emily, who has taken up residence in New York. The family expresses immense gratitude to the police, mountain rescue, and all specialist teams involved in the search operations, while requesting privacy during this time. Anxiety regarding Voyce's whereabouts arose on Sunday after he did not return home from socialising with friends the preceding Saturday. His Toyota Hilux was found downstream from Abberwick Ford, leading police to believe he was carried away while attempting to flee the vehicle. The river's level was notably high over the weekend as Storm Darragh battered the UK. A large-scale search operation was initiated, involving Northumbria Police, drone technology, a police helicopter, coastguard officers, and the North of Tyne and Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Teams. Family members and friends of the much-admired former rugby player also participated in the search efforts. On Thursday, specialist officers from the Marine Unit of Northumbria Police discovered something in the river near Abberwick Mill. The rugby community expressed its shock and sorrow when he disappeared, with messages coming from World Cup champions Matt Dawson and Lawrence Dallaglio, who tragically lost his sister in the Marchioness disaster on the Thames in 1989. During his career, Voyce earned nine caps for England and spent six years at Wasps, from 2003 to 2009, where he contributed to their European and domestic victories. He transferred there from Bath before moving on to Gloucester in 2009. Before retiring in May 2013, he made 220 Premiership appearances.

Investigators are searching for a man who reportedly tied a woman to a tree by gunpoint in Pebble Beach before fleeing Wednesday morning, Dec. 4. Monterey County Sheriff’s Commander Andy Rosas says the woman was walking on a forested trail about a mile-and-a-half from the corporation yard on Sunridge Road when she spotted a man walking behind her at about 7:30am. She later told investigators the man looked “suspicious,” and that as she was walking, she conveyed that to another woman who was also on the trail. The victim decided to step aside to let the man walk past her, Rosas says, yet as he approached, he pulled out a gun and forced her to walk to a tree, proceeding to tie her up and then fleeing the scene. About two hours later, a man walking on the trail heard the victim calling for help, and aided by another woman, the two were able to untie her. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male adult in his 30s, wearing a green hat and gray sweater. He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck spelling out an unknown word that begins with “Z.” More from this section Rosas says investigators are also interested in hearing from the woman who was reportedly warned by the victim as they passed on the trail. The woman is described as in her 40s, wearing a black sweater and walking a large black dog. Social media posts warning of an active shooter in Pebble Beach late Wednesday morning were false, Rosas says. No shelter-in-place orders were issued by the sheriff’s office, although Stevenson School went into lockdown and the Pebble Beach Company enacted a shelter-in-place order for its employees at the corporation yard, while another was issued for parts of the Poppy Hills Golf Course, he says. The sheriff’s office was joined by Pebble Beach security and Cal Fire in the search for the suspect. “Based on the time frame and extensive search, we did not feel there was an active threat to the community,” Rosas says. “We are actively investigating and trying to find leads to possibly identify the suspect.” Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office’s non-emergency number at 755-5111.

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1,591 Graduates Shine at IoBM’s 27 th Convocation “Let us leverage our education to champion corporate social responsibility and actively create a lasting positive impact on society,” remarked Rida Asif, the Valedictorian of the 27 th Convocation of the Institute of Business Management (IoBM). She was also the recipient of the Shahjehan Syed Karim Gold Medal, awarded in honor of IoBM’s late Founder President. This Convocation ceremony, held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, saw 1,591 graduates clad in gowns and caps, their eyes beaming with excitement and a vision for the future. The graduates, awarded degrees in programs ranging from BBA and BS to MBA, MS, MPhil, and PhD, aspire to become future leaders and entrepreneurs. They are eager to put into action the lessons learned in their classrooms. Among the graduating class, 24 distinguished students were awarded gold medals, while 44 received merit certificates. IoBM’s 27 th Convocation was a testament to the diverse journeys of its graduates, each aspiring to make a positive impact on the world through their professional endeavors. The event was honored by the presence of distinguished guests, including Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori as the Chief Guest; Dr. Gohar Ejaz, former caretaker Federal Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Production, as the Guest of Honor; and former caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaarul Haq Kakar. The Keynote Speaker was Yasmin Fasih, an IoBM alumna from the first batch (1997), currently serving as the Regional Human Resource Manager for Operations Execution in the Asia-Pacific region at Maersk, Singapore. Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, in his address, encouraged the graduates to reflect on the day their parents accompanied them on their first day of school and how their unwavering support has guided them to this significant milestone. He praised the visionary leadership of IoBM’s late Founder President, Shahjehan Syed Karim, for establishing this prestigious institute of higher learning. Tessori called upon the youth to raise their voices, take initiative, and work toward creating a brighter and more promising future for themselves and the nation. The Governor, highlighting the invaluable contributions of IoBM’s late Founder President, Shahjehan Syed Karim, to the field of education, announced his intention to recommend to the President of Pakistan that he be posthumously honored with the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz. Dr. Gohar Ejaz highlighted that the seats occupied by the graduates today represent less than one percent of all graduates, emphasizing the exclusivity and privilege of their achievement. He noted the immense opportunities available in Pakistan and presented an economic overview of the country, illustrating how graduates can contribute to various sectors. “We have immense potential to grow, and what we need today is you!” he concluded. IoBM President Talib Karim presented the Institute’s Progress Report, underscoring IoBM’s dedication to achieving AACSB accreditation, expanding global partnerships for alumni, and integrating advanced technology into the curriculum to enhance the learning experience. He also highlighted the efforts of IoBM’s Center for Islamic Business and Finance, which is actively aligning its initiatives with the broader developmental goals set by the government. In his Welcome Address, IoBM Chancellor Bashir Janmohammad advised the graduates to always respect their parents. He encouraged them to dream big and develop entrepreneurial skills to add value to their lives and careers. He also acknowledged the unwavering support of parents in helping students achieve their dreams. Anwaarul Haq Kakar expressed his excitement about being among the youth, stating, “I feel energized when I am surrounded by young minds brimming with vigor. A formal education helps channel this energy toward meaningful objectives.” He encouraged the graduates to actively contribute to building an egalitarian society where everyone fulfills their role according to their abilities, describing it as the Pakistani dream we must collectively strive to achieve. He also urged the graduates to embrace new aspirations, emphasizing that creativity is deeply connected to the essence of life. During her keynote speech, Yasmin Fasih remarked, “Today, we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in your lives.” She commended the graduates for their hard work and perseverance, reflecting on her own journey at IoBM and how it played a pivotal role in her success. “Remain deliberate and purposeful in your approach, embrace lifelong learning, and don’t hesitate to take chances in life,” she encouraged. Valedictorian Rida Asif, the proud recipient of the Shahjehan Syed Karim Gold Medal, highlighted the importance of corporate social responsibility in her address. She encouraged her fellow graduates to utilize their education and skills to drive meaningful change and make a positive impact on society. IoBM’s 27th Convocation marked a significant milestone for a diverse group of graduates, culminating their academic journeys and preparing them to embark on impactful professional careers. This milestone event ushered in a new chapter for these graduates, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to Pakistan. As they transition into the professional world, these proud graduates carry with them the values and knowledge instilled by IoBM, equipping them to navigate challenges and seize opportunities with confidence. IoBM boasts a distinguished history of producing successful graduates who now hold prominent positions across diverse sectors, including corporate, banking, and entrepreneurial ventures, both domestically and internationally. This graduation ceremony further solidifies IoBM’s tradition of excellence, reinforcing its position as a leading institution in higher education. The twenty-seven Convocations hosted by IoBM are a testament of the vision of its Late Founder President, Mr. Shahjehan Syed Karim, who established an institute of higher education in 1995. Guided by the principles established by its founder, IoBM, under the current leadership of President Mr. Talib Syed Karim, Vice President of the Foundation for Higher Education and Chief Advisor to IoBM Ms. Sabina Mohsin, along with the Senior Management and Head of Departments, continues to strive for excellence. IoBM comprises four constituent colleges: the College of Business Management (CBM), the College of Computer Science and Information Systems (CCSIS), the College of Engineering and Sciences (CES), and the College of Economics and Social Development (CESD). These colleges offer a diverse range of degree programs encompassing disciplines such as business management, accounting and finance, entrepreneurship, computer science, data science, software engineering, technology management, engineering management, psychology, economics, and media studies, among others. Across over thirty disciplines, IoBM emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that extends beyond traditional classroom learning. Students not only explore core subject areas but also cultivate essential skills such as leadership, social awareness, and innovation. Experiential learning is central to the academic experience, fostering teamwork, interpersonal communication, foreign language proficiency, and the ability to navigate diverse work environments. The 24 recipients of the gold medals at the IoBM Convocation were: Fatima Sarwar (BBA (Honors) – Janmohammad Dawood), M. Mohib Zafar (BBA (Honors) – Meezan Bank), Laiba Gul Durrani (BBA (Honors) – Ghulam Faruque), Tahreem d/o Aqeel Ahmed Shaikh (BBA (Honors)- Shan Foods), Maaha Jetha (BBA (Honors) – Mondelez Pakistan), Sandesh Kumar (BS (Honors) Accountancy, Management and Law – Faizan Steel), Muhammad Faizan Abid (BS (Actuarial Science and Risk Management) – EFU Life Assurance), Simran Ashok (BS (Computer Science- PayPak), Yameena Nasir (BS (Honors) Accounting and Finance – EFU Life Assurance), Syeda Manahil Amin (BS (Honors) Accounting and Finance – Westbury Group of Companies), Madiha Zehra Misri (BS (Data Science) – Dr. Ahmer Syed Karim), Aiyza Ahmed (BS (Mathematics and Economics) – Imam Ali Kazi Memorial), Maira Rais (BS (Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership) – Management Association of Pakistan), Zulekha Adnan (BS (Industrial Management) – Upfield Pakistan), Siddiqa Asim (BS (Entrepreneurship) -Tufail Industries), Alishba Khursheed (BS (Economics, Law and International Relations) – S. H. Hashmi Memorial), Laiba Adnan (BS (Honors) Business and Psychology – DVAGO), Eisha Wahid (BS (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) – Afeef Packages), Rida Asif (BS (Honors) Economics and Finance – Shahjehan Syed Karim), Alifya Tinwala (BS (Education) – Dr. Essa’s Laboratory), Ursalan Ilyas (MBA (Industrial Management) – President IoBM), Lalit Kumar (MBA (Weekend) – Orient McCann), Yaseen Raza Haider (MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) – Jubilee General Insurance) and Muhammad Abbas (MSc in Organizational Psychology and HRM – Tabba Foundation). Merit certificates were awarded to students across various degree programs, as follows: BBA (Honors): Ayesha Khan, Haris Muhammad Shahid, Fiza d/o Imtiaz Hassan, Amina Butt, Maria Nisar, Zainab d/o Muhammad Javed, Shamikh Pervez, Humza Ahmed Khan, Bushra Nadeem, Haya Khan, Mohammad Hamza Brohi, Ayesha Abdul Samad, Khadija Siddiqi, Aimen Adnan, Unzilla Shaikh, Farzeen d/o Karim, Maham Saqib, Tooba Najm-ul-Hasan, Sara Ghani, Umm-e-Abiha Ameer and Saad Iftikhar. BS (Honors) Accountancy, Management and Law: Areeba d/o Muhammad Jawaid and Minahil Fakhir. BS (Computer Science): Mubashir Bhania. BS (Honors) Accounting and Finance: Rizwan Abbas, Muhammad Ali Imran Mamsa, Syed Mohammad Saud Tauqir and Daniya Nadir Merchant. BS (Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership): Hira Sohail and Asma d/o Abdul Hafeez. BS (Honors) Business and Psychology: Manal Tariq, Ayesha Tariq Khan, Sania Khalid, Fatima Ahmed, Aqsa d/o Muhammad Shahid and Rihab Khalid Khan. BS (Honors) Economics and Finance: Ramsha Shaikh. BS (Education): Arwa Abbas. B.Ed.: Eman Sadiq, Hira Ahmed and Maria Ahmed. M.Phil (Organizational Psychology): Tayyiba Imtiaz. PhD (Education): Diana Louisa Ambrose and Dania Shoaib Khan. IoBM’s graduating class of 2024 joins a distinguished lineage of IoBM alumni, carrying forward the legacy of its Late Founder President, Mr. Shahjehan Syed Karim. Established under his guidance, IoBM has consistently strived to cultivate intellectual growth and social responsibility within its students. This commitment, rooted in the belief in education’s transformative power, has propelled IoBM to its position as a leading institution of higher learning in Pakistan. As these graduates embark on their professional journeys, they carry with them the core values instilled by IoBM: academic excellence, ethical conduct, and a commitment to making a positive impact on society. IoBM’s 27 th Convocation was more than just a graduation ceremony. 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American microchip giant Intel is looking for a new CEO following Pat Gelsinger's shock resignation. This represents more than just a corporate shake-up. It's the end of an era in which one company could totally control a strategically vital American technology. Under Intel's roof is the entire process for making computer chips – from research to design to complex fabrication. For much of the late 20th century, this made the Californian company a paragon of American ingenuity. Gelsinger has been a lifer at Intel. He rose to chief technology officer in the 2000s before leaving for a decade to run Dell's data storage to cloud computing business, EMC. His return as CEO in 2021 was seen as messianic. He promised the return of America's chipset manufacturing supremacy from rivals like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). His vision involved funnelling billions of dollars into expanding chip-making factories in New Mexico and Oregon, and building plants in Ohio and Germany. To help enable this, the federal government committed US$7.9 billion (£6.2 billion) in subsidies as part of President Joe Biden's Chips Act 2022. Three years later, the company is in crisis. The board gave Gelsinger a choice: retire or be removed, so he chose the former. Intel's strategic importance The US government has always nurtured the nation's industry in semiconductors, the tiny chips found inside laptops and smartphones. As far back as the late 1950s it was paying 30 times the market rate for transistors for missile computers to California-based Fairchild Semiconductor, whose senior executives would later found Intel. Semiconductors remain the lifeblood of the military, from hypersonic missiles to AI-powered defence systems. Yet the most advanced ones are predominantly fabricated by TSMC in Taiwan, including for American F-35 fighter jets. China, of course, wants control of the island nation with which it used to be united. Whoever controls Taiwan's semiconductor...None

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he's tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations. It often seems like he's daring Congress to oppose his decisions. But on Thursday, Trump's attempt to act with impunity showed a crack as Matt Gaetz , his choice for attorney general, withdrew from consideration. Trump had named Gaetz, a Florida congressman, to be the country's top law enforcement official even though he was widely disliked by his colleagues, has little legal experience and was accused of having sex with an underage girl, an allegation he denied. After being plagued by investigations during his first presidency, Trump wanted a devoted ally in charge of the Justice Department during his second. However, it was never obvious that Gaetz could win enough support from lawmakers to get confirmed as attorney general. Trump chose for a replacement Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general who defended him during his first impeachment trial and supported his false claims of voter fraud. Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable, or if Trump's other picks might exceed his party's willingness to overlook concerns that would have sunk nominees in a prior political era. The next test will likely be Pete Hegseth, who Trump wants to lead the Pentagon despite an allegation of sexual assault that he's denied. So far, Republicans are rallying around Hegseth , an Army veteran and former Fox News host. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the controversy over Gaetz would have little bearing on Trump’s other choices. He said they would be considered “one at a time.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, suggested otherwise, claiming “the dominoes are falling.” “The drip drip of evidence and truth is going to eventually doom some others,” he said. Trump's election victory was a sign that there may not be many red lines left in American politics. He won the presidential race despite authoritarian, racist and misogynist rhetoric, not to mention years of lies about election fraud and his role in sparking the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was also criminally convicted of falsifying business records to pay hush money, and he was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil case. Empowered by voters who looked past his misconduct and saw him as a powerful agent of change, Trump has shown no deference to Washington norms while working to fill his second administration . The transition team hasn't pursued federal background checks for Trump's personnel choices. While some of his selections have extensive experience in the areas they've been chosen to lead, others are personal friends and Fox News personalities who have impressed and flattered Trump over the years. Several have faced allegations involving sexual misconduct . Hegseth is facing the most scrutiny after Gaetz. Once Trump announced Hegseth as his nominee for Pentagon chief, allegations emerged that he sexually assaulted a woman in California in 2017. The woman said he took her phone, blocked the door to the hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a police report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said. However, he paid the woman a confidential settlement in 2023. Hegseth's lawyer said the payment was made to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Trump’s choice for secretary of health and human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has faced allegations of misconduct too. A woman who babysat for him and his second wife told Vanity Fair magazine that Kennedy groped her in the late 1990s, when she was 23. Kennedy did not deny the allegation and texted an apology to the woman after the article was published. That isn't the only hurdle for Kennedy; he's spent years spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines, raising fears about making him a top health official in the new administration. Linda McMahon, chosen by Trump to be education secretary, is fighting a lawsuit connected to her former company, World Wrestling Entertainment. She’s accused of knowingly enabling sexual exploitation of children by an employee as early as the 1980s, and she denies the allegations. Tulsi Gabbard is another person who could face a difficult confirmation battle, but for very different reasons. The former Democratic representative from Hawaii has been a vocal Trump ally, and he chose her to be national intelligence director. But there's grave concern by lawmakers and national security officials over Gabbard’s history of echoing Russian propaganda. Critics said she would endanger relationships with U.S. allies. Gaetz was investigated by federal law enforcement for sex trafficking, but the case was closed without charges and Republicans have blocked the release of a related report from the House Ethics Committee. However, some allegations leaked out, including that Gaetz paid women for sex. One of the women testified to the committee that she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old girl, according to a lawyer for the woman. As Gaetz met with senators this week, it became clear that he would face stubborn resistance from lawmakers who were concerned about his behavior and believed he was unqualified to run the Justice Department. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction,” Gaetz wrote on social media when announcing his withdrawal. Sen. Mike Braun, an Indiana Republican, said he believed there were four to six members of the caucus who would have voted against Gaetz, likely dooming his nomination, and “the math got too hard.” He said some of the issues and allegations around Gaetz were “maybe beyond the pale." “I think there were just too many things, it was like a leaky dike, and you know, it broke," Braun said. Trump thanked Gaetz in a post on Truth Social, his social media website, without addressing the substance of the allegations against him. “He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect,” Trump wrote. Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves and Lisa Macaro contributed from Washington. Jill Colvin in New York and Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, also contributed.

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