Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has advanced its strategy, “The NEXT Chapter to Net Zero 2050,” through five key implementation pillars – “5 Engines to Net Zero” – under the theme ‘Accelerating Collaborative Action towards Net Zero 2050.’ The initiative aims to accelerate the transition of Thailand’s cement industry toward a low-carbon future, while elevating its role as a Climate Solution Partner, in alignment with Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap, a shared industry commitment.
 

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 – 29 July 2026 – Amid growing climate pressures and intensifying global competition, Thailand’s cement industry is accelerating its transformation by integrating policy, technology, innovation, energy transition, circular economy, and digitalization into practical implementation; enhancing competitiveness while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

Mr. Surachai Nimla-or, Chairman of TCMA, stated that “The NEXT Chapter” represents a critical inflection point for the industry, guided by the principle of being “competitive, growth-oriented, and low-carbon.” TCMA is advancing this transition through five key engines: 

“The core of ‘The NEXT Chapter’ is ‘accelerating collaborative action’; connecting policy, technology, and investment to deliver measurable and scalable impact,” said Mr. Surachai. He added that TCMA continues to advance SARABURI SANDBOX, a low-carbon city pilot that serves as a testing ground for innovative technologies and mechanisms before scaling at the national and regional levels. 

The implementation of the 5 Engines to Net Zero reflects the industry’s transition from a traditional producer to a solution provider in addressing climate change, reinforcing the role of Thailand’s cement industry as a key driver in the country’s pathway toward Net Zero 2050. 

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Brand-level AI visibility intelligence empowers PR, marketing and investor relations teams to actively command their brand presence across the generative search landscape with a single end-to-end amplification platform. 

LONDON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI-powered search and generative answer engines are rapidly reshaping how audiences discover and evaluate brands. As a result, communicators are increasingly seeking data-driven insights into their organisation’s presence within this evolving landscape. To help global communicators move beyond traditional SEO metrics and take their brand’s AI visibility to the next level, PR Newswire is expanding availability of its AEO & GEO Brand Report to customers in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. 

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The report, integrated into the PR Newswire Amplify™ platform, provides measurable insights into how AI models reference and position brands, helping customers not only understand their AI footprint but actively shape it through the world’s most trusted distribution network. 

Strategic AI Search Insights for Communications Professionals 

Powered by Trajaan, a Cision company, the new report captures three distinct categories of data to provide a brand-level view of AI visibility: 

“We are thrilled to bring this brand-level AI search intelligence to more customers around the world,” said PR Newswire President Matt Brown. “In an environment where AI models synthesise information from countless sources, the press release remains an authoritative foundation for any campaign. By expanding the availability of the AEO & GEO Brand Report, we’re providing a unique, end-to-end advantage for global brands operating across multiple regions: the ability to see how you are perceived by AI within these markets, and the trusted, multichannel tools to actively strengthen that position.” 

Turn AI Insights into Smarter Content Strategy 

Launching the new report natively within Amplify allows users to move instantly from identifying an AI visibility gap to closing it via targeted Multichannel Amplification™. 

By leveraging PR Newswire’s PR-driven platform alongside Trajaan’s proprietary search intelligence data, communicators can bridge the gap between content creation and algorithmic recognition. The report insights help teams strengthen content planning and strategy, optimise messaging for answer engines and generative engines across multiple content types, and use multichannel distribution strategies that reinforce credibility signals through the world’s largest, most credible distribution network. 

The wider availability of the report follows the recent expansion of multilingual campaign support within Amplify, making it the latest example of how PR Newswire is constantly innovating to help communicators around the world both stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving AI search landscape and reach global audiences with on-brand content that resonates with target audiences. 

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Repatha is the Only PCSK9 Inhibitor Proven to Significantly Reduce Risk of First Heart Attack and Stroke in Phase 3 Clinical Trial, Setting a New Benchmark in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction 

Recommendation Based on the Landmark Phase 3 Global VESALIUS-Cardiovascular Trial of More Than 12,000 Patients  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion for Repatha® (evolocumab) for adults with established or at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering LDL-C levels, as an adjunct to correction of other risk factors. The recommendation is based on results from the Phase 3 VESALIUS-CV trial, which demonstrated that Repatha significantly reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in high-risk adults without a prior heart attack or stroke, when added to statins or other LDL-C-lowering treatments. 

“There remains a significant unmet need in Europe, where many patients at high cardiovascular risk are unable to achieve recommended LDL-C levels despite available lipid-lowering therapies,” said Paul Burton, M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer at Amgen. “The CHMP’s positive opinion reflects the strength of Repatha’s clinical evidence and brings us one step closer to making Repatha available to more patients who may benefit from it. Repatha is the only PCSK9 inhibitor proven in a Phase 3 clinical trial to reduce the risk of a first major cardiovascular event. If approved by the European Commission, this expanded indication has the potential to redefine cardiovascular care for appropriate patients in Europe.” 

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.1 Recent research shows that more than 99% of people who experience a first-time cardiovascular event have at least one traditional risk factor, including high LDL-C, which is one of the most modifiable risk factors for heart attack or stroke.2 While the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) guidelines recommend intensive LDL-C lowering based on cardiovascular risk, many high-risk patients remain above recommended LDL-C targets despite available lipid-lowering therapies.3
 

Repatha was initially approved in the European Union in 2015 for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, as well as to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with established ASCVD. The European Commission is expected to make a final decision on the application in the coming months. 

About the VESALIUS-CV TrialVESALIUS-CV is a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, global clinical trial designed to evaluate the impact of LDL-C lowering with evolocumab on MACE in adults at high CV risk without prior heart attack or stroke. Results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in November 2025. Repatha demonstrated a 25% relative reduction in the risk of a composite of coronary heart disease (CHD) death, heart attack or ischemic stroke (3-P MACE), and 19% reduction in a broader composite that also included any ischemia-driven arterial revascularization (4-P MACE). Evolocumab also reduced the risk of heart attack by 36%. A consistent benefit was seen with evolocumab vs. placebo across all three endpoints, including the reduced risk of heart attack by 36%. In a lipid sub-study, adding evolocumab to a maximally tolerated dose of statin and/or ezetimibe substantially lowered LDL-C levels among observed patients, with a median level of 45 mg/dL compared to 109 mg/dL in the placebo group. 

VESALIUS-CV enrolled more than 12,000 patients with known ASCVD or high-risk diabetes, who had no history of heart attack or stroke, an LDL-C ≥ 90 mg/dL, or non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) ≥ 120 mg/dL, or apolipoprotein B ≥ 80 mg/dL; and treated with highest tolerated dose of statin and/or ezetimibe. The median baseline LDL-C was 122 mg/dL (IQR, 104-149 mg/dL) on local lab testing. Participants were randomized to receive evolocumab or placebo in addition to optimized lipid-lowering therapy and were followed for a median of approximately 4.6 years. 

Amgen’s Commitment to Cardiovascular InnovationAmgen is redefining cardiometabolic care with cutting-edge science rooted in human biology that addresses closely connected cardiovascular and metabolic diseases that lead to serious outcomes or death. 

Cardiometabolic conditions commonly coexist and can lead to serious outcomes or death, even though they are treatable.4 Despite advances in lipid-lowering and metabolic therapies, substantial residual cardiovascular risk remains, driven by persistent LDL-C elevation, genetically mediated Lp(a) and obesity-related cardiometabolic dysfunction.5
 

Leveraging 40+ years of cutting-edge science and human genetics, Amgen is redefining cardiometabolic care and risk management. With years of success in cardiovascular disease with Repatha, Amgen is well positioned to deliver potential breakthrough medicines like MariTide and olpasiran to help address patient needs in cardiometabolic care and multiple interconnected drivers of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. 

About RepathaRepatha is a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9). Repatha binds to PCSK9 and inhibits circulating PCSK9 from binding to the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor (LDLR), preventing PCSK9-mediated LDLR degradation and permitting LDLR to recycle back to the liver cell surface. By inhibiting the binding of PCSK9 to LDLR, Repatha increases the number of LDLRs available to clear LDL from the blood, thereby lowering LDL-C levels. 

Repatha is one of the most extensively studied PCSK9 inhibitors, with clinical and real-world evidence across diverse populations and CV risk profiles.6 The clinical benefits and safety of Repatha have been studied for 15 years in 51 clinical trials with over 57,000 patients.7 Repatha is the only PCSK9 inhibitor to demonstrate a significant reduction of cardiovascular events as both high-risk primary and secondary prevention, with patients achieving and maintaining dramatic LDL-C reductions using Repatha only once every two weeks.8,9
 

Repatha was first approved in 2015 and has since been used by more than 10 million patients globally.10  In August 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration broadened the approved use of Repatha to include adults at increased risk for major adverse CV events due to uncontrolled LDL-C. Repatha is approved in 74 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Canada and in all 28 countries that are members of the European Union.11 Applications in other countries are pending. 

Important EU Product Information 

In Europe Repatha is approved for use in: 

Hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemiaRepatha is indicated in adults with primary hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous familial and non-familial) or mixed dyslipidemia, as an adjunct to diet: 

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemiaRepatha is indicated in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies. 

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseRepatha is indicated in adults with established or at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease to reduce cardiovascular risk by lowering LDL‑C levels, as an adjunct to correction of other risk factors: 

PosologyPrimary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia in adults 

The recommended dose of Repatha is either 140 mg every two weeks or 420 mg once monthly; both doses are clinically equivalent. 

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over 

The initial recommended dose is 420 mg once monthly. After 12 weeks of treatment, dose frequency can be up-titrated to 420 mg once every 2 weeks if a clinically meaningful response is not achieved. Patients on apheresis may initiate treatment with 420 mg every two weeks to correspond with their apheresis schedule. 

Important Safety InformationThis medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions. 

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. 

Special Warnings and Precautions: Renal impairment: Patients with severe renal impairment (defined as eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2) have not been studied. Repatha should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Hepatic impairment: In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, a reduction in total evolocumab exposure was observed that may lead to a reduced effect on LDL‑C reduction. Therefore, close monitoring may be warranted in these patients. Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) have not been studied. Repatha should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Dry natural rubber: The needle cover of the glass pre-filled syringe and of the pre-filled pen is made from dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex), which may cause allergic reactions. Sodium content: Repatha contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, i.e. it is essentially 'sodium-free'. 

Interactions: No formal drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted for Repatha. No studies on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics interaction between Repatha and lipid-lowering drugs other than statins and ezetimibe have been conducted. 

Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: There are no or limited amount of data from the use of Repatha in pregnant women. Repatha should not be used during pregnancy unless the clinical condition of the woman requires treatment with evolocumab. It is unknown whether evolocumab is excreted in human milk. A risk to breastfed newborns/infants cannot be excluded. No data on the effect of evolocumab on human fertility are available.   

Undesirable Effects: The following common (> 1/100 to < 1/10) adverse reactions have been reported in pivotal, controlled clinical studies: influenza, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, nausea, back pain, arthralgia, injection site reactions. Please consult the SmPC for a full description of undesirable effects. 

Pharmaceutical Precautions: Store in a refrigerator (2 degrees C – 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep the pre-filled syringe or the pre-filled pen in the original carton in order to protect from light. If removed from the refrigerator, Repatha may be stored at room temperature (up to 25 degrees C) in the original carton and must be used within 1 month. 

US INDICATIONSRepatha® is a PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) inhibitor indicated: 

The safety and effectiveness of Repatha® have not been established in pediatric patients with HeFH or HoFH who are younger than 10 years old or in pediatric patients with other types of hypercholesterolemia. For full prescribing information, visit www.Repatha.com. 

 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

Please see full Prescribing Information. 

About Amgen Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to fight some of the world’s toughest diseases. Harnessing the best of biology and technology, Amgen reaches millions of patients with its medicines. 

More than 45 years ago, Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry at its U.S. headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California, and it remains at the cutting edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what is known today. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 

Amgen has been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace culture, including honors from Fast Company and Forbes. Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and it is also part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®, which includes the largest and most innovative non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. 

For more information, visit Amgen.com and follow Amgen on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Threads. 

Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including any statements on the outcome, benefits and synergies of collaborations, or potential collaborations, with any other company (including BeOne Medicines Ltd. or Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.), the performance of Otezla® (apremilast), our acquisitions of ChemoCentryx, Inc., Dark Blue Therapeutics, Ltd. or Horizon Therapeutics plc (including the prospective performance and outlook of Horizon’s business, performance and opportunities, and any potential strategic benefits, synergies or opportunities expected as a result of such acquisition), as well as estimates of revenues, operating margins, capital expenditures, cash, other financial metrics, expected legal, arbitration, political, regulatory or clinical results or practices, customer and prescriber patterns or practices, reimbursement activities and outcomes, effects of pandemics or other widespread health problems on our business, outcomes, progress, and other such estimates and results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below and more fully described in the Securities and Exchange Commission reports filed by Amgen, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Unless otherwise noted, Amgen is providing this information as of the date of this news release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those we project. Discovery or identification of new product candidates or development of new indications for existing products cannot be guaranteed and movement from concept to product is uncertain; consequently, there can be no guarantee that any particular product candidate or development of a new indication for an existing product will be successful and become a commercial product. Further, preclinical results do not guarantee safe and effective performance of product candidates in humans. The complexity of the human body cannot be perfectly, or sometimes, even adequately modeled by computer or cell culture systems or animal models. The length of time that it takes for us to complete clinical trials and obtain regulatory approval for product marketing has in the past varied and we expect similar variability in the future. Even when clinical trials are successful, regulatory authorities may question the sufficiency for approval of the trial endpoints we have selected. We develop product candidates internally and through licensing collaborations, partnerships and joint ventures. Product candidates that are derived from relationships may be subject to disputes between the parties or may prove to be not as effective or as safe as we may have believed at the time of entering into such relationship. Also, we or others could identify safety, side effects or manufacturing problems with our products, including our devices, after they are on the market. 

Our results may be affected by our ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally, clinical and regulatory developments involving current and future products, sales growth of recently launched products, competition from other products including biosimilars, difficulties or delays in manufacturing our products and global economic conditions, including those resulting from geopolitical relations and government actions. In addition, sales of our products are affected by pricing pressure, political and public scrutiny and reimbursement policies imposed by third-party payers, including governments, private insurance plans and managed care providers and may be affected by regulatory, clinical and guideline developments and domestic and international trends toward managed care and healthcare cost containment. Furthermore, our research, testing, pricing, marketing and other operations are subject to extensive regulation by domestic and foreign government regulatory authorities. Our business may be impacted by government investigations, litigation and product liability claims. In addition, our business may be impacted by the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities. Further, while we routinely obtain patents for our products and technology, the protection offered by our patents and patent applications may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by our competitors, or we may fail to prevail in present and future intellectual property litigation. We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico, and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities, and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, and the public and governmental effort to mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product sales, business and results of operations. We rely on collaborations with third parties for the development of some of our product candidates and for the commercialization and sales of some of our commercial products. In addition, we compete with other companies with respect to many of our marketed products as well as for the discovery and development of new products. Further, some raw materials, medical devices and component parts for our products are supplied by sole third-party suppliers. Certain of our distributors, customers and payers have substantial purchasing leverage in their dealings with us. The discovery of significant problems with a product similar to one of our products that implicate an entire class of products could have a material adverse effect on sales of the affected products and on our business and results of operations. Our efforts to collaborate with or acquire other companies, products or technology, and to integrate the operations of companies or to support the products or technology we have acquired, may not be successful, and may result in unanticipated costs, delays or failures to realize the benefits of the transactions. A breakdown, cyberattack or information security breach of our information technology systems could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and our data. Our stock price is volatile and may be affected by a number of events. Our business and operations may be negatively affected by the failure, or perceived failure, of achieving our sustainability objectives. The effects of global climate change and related natural disasters could negatively affect our business and operations. Global economic conditions may magnify certain risks that affect our business. Our business performance could affect or limit the ability of our Board of Directors to declare a dividend or our ability to pay a dividend or repurchase our common stock. We may not be able to access the capital and credit markets on terms that are favorable to us, or at all. 

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NatGold Digital Ltd. (“NatGold Digital” or the “Company”), a pioneering digital gold mining company with a patent-pending process for sustainably unlocking the intrinsic value of in-ground gold resources through its digital mining and blockchain-based tokenization platform, today announced the launch of global trading for the NatGold Token (NATG). 

NATG is scheduled to commence trading on the MEXC Exchange Innovation Zone, a specialized trading area dedicated to emerging, high-potential, digital assets on one of the world’s largest, highest-volume cryptocurrency exchanges, at 11:00 a.m. (UTC) on Thursday, July 30, 2026, marking the activation of its multi-channel global distribution strategy: https://www.mexc.com/register
 

At the commencement of trading on MEXC, High Ridge Trust and 677 Financial Group will begin facilitating purchases through their respective onboarding and transaction channels. High Ridge Trust a U.S.-based qualified custodian, provides a dedicated onboarding and transaction pathway for eligible purchasers, with its primary focus on the United States. 677 Financial Group, a specialist in institutional digital asset transactions and onboarding, supports institutional participants, family offices, trusts and qualified purchasers globally. Each serve a distinct segment of the global marketplace and represent the first phase of NatGold Digital’s broader global distribution strategy, with additional organizations expected to be announced over coming weeks as worldwide availability of NATG continues to expand. 

NATG is available through each of NatGold Digital’s distribution channels. Prospective purchasers can also visit the NATG Transaction Portal for guidance in accessing the appropriate purchase pathway. 

NATG Transaction Portal: https://natgold.com/buy-sell-natg/
 

“Our integrated global distribution strategy provides immediate access to NATG through one of the world’s largest digital asset exchanges, complemented by dedicated participation pathways for U.S. purchasers, institutional and qualified participants globally,” said Andrés Fernández, Chief Executive Officer of NatGold Digital. “With our first NatGold Certified Resources successfully tokenized, these complementary distribution relationships establish a scalable foundation for expanding worldwide participation and long-term growth.” 

The commercial launch follows the successful tokenization of NatGold Certified Resources from two qualifying gold properties, resulting in the minting of an aggregate 106,800 NATG pursuant to the Company’s NATG smart contracts and deployment on the Ethereum blockchain. The initial token supply was generated from the Cahuilla Gold Project Parcels 45 and 46 in California and the Alaska 4 patented mining claim at the Friday Gold Mine in Idaho. Together, these achievements represent the first commercial execution of NatGold Digital’s patent-pending digital mining model and the activation of the Company’s fully operational commercial ecosystem. 

Supporting technical reports, NatGold Certified Resources Tokenization Certificates and blockchain verification associated with both tokenized resources are publicly accessible through the NATG smart contract, while the Company’s MiCA white paper is available on the NatGold Digital website, together reflecting NatGold Digital’s commitment to transparency, technical integrity regulatory transparency and responsible commercialization. 

The NATG smart contract is publicly viewable on Etherscan at: 

https://etherscan.io/address/0x59c323346F4f62aE18289F346501389392cf5939
 

“Our certification framework, governance standards, blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts and multi-channel global distribution strategy position NatGold for responsible long-term growth. As we continue expanding our global distribution network, we remain committed to maintaining the integrity that has guided the project from its inception,” said Mark Radke, Chairman of NatGold Digital. 

Under the NatGold model, qualifying gold resources remain permanently undisturbed in Mother Nature’s Vault, while their intrinsic value is digitally represented through NATG. In accordance with NatGold’s established tokenization protocols, allocations from the initial tokenizations have also been made to the NatGold Contingency Fund and the NatGold Social Giveback Program. 

With trading now underway, NatGold Digital will continue expanding both its portfolio of NatGold Certified Resources and its integrated global distribution strategy through additional strategic relationships that broaden worldwide participation in the NatGold ecosystem. 

About NatGold Digital Ltd.NatGold Digital Ltd. is the global leader in digital gold mining and the architect and operator of a patent-pending, non-extractive platform designed to unlock the intrinsic value of technically verified in-ground gold resources that remain securely stored in Mother Nature’s Vault. NatGold Tokens are structured to represent standardized unit interests in NatGold Certified Resources, disclosed under internationally recognized geological Technical Reports — without physical extraction, processing, or movement of gold. The result is a superior fiat money alternative designed to help lead a global monetary reformation. 

For additional background, please visit NatGold.com or our official YouTube channel for videos and information about our digital mining ecosystem: youtube.com/@NatGold_Digital. 

ContactMedia@NatGold.comInvestorServices@NatGold.com+1 (646) 825-3038 

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La storia della Piping System inizia con una valigia, quella con cui Alfonso Alterino lasciò la Calabria per trasferirsi a Parma, seguendo la donna che sarebbe diventata sua moglie. Una scelta dettata dall’amore e accompagnata da poche certezze, ma da un’idea molto precisa: imparare, costruire, non considerare mai un traguardo come definitivo. Dopo un lungo percorso maturato nel tessuto produttivo del territorio e numerose esperienze in ruoli di crescente responsabilità, nel 2014 prende forma l’iniziativa che cambierà la sua vita professionale: nasce Piping System. L’azienda muove i primi passi come realtà artigiana, specializzata in saldatura e piping industriale. Fin dall’inizio, però, l’obiettivo va oltre la semplice erogazione di un servizio: la volontà è costruire un’impresa capace di crescere nel tempo, che sappia investire nelle persone, nelle competenze e nell’innovazione. Grazie a una visione strategica, a investimenti continui e a un costante sviluppo del know-how aziendale, Piping System amplia progressivamente il proprio raggio d’azione, trasformandosi in una realtà strutturata e multiservizio, oggi punto di riferimento nel settore impiantistico-industriale. 

“Oggi Piping System è un’organizzazione industriale con tre stabilimenti produttivi a Parma, oltre 9.800 metri quadrati di aree coperte e circa 130 persone tra dipendenti e collaboratori esterni”, racconta Alterino. “Il fatturato 2025 è di 10 milioni di euro. Numeri che raccontano una crescita, ma non ne spiegano da soli la direzione. La nostra scelta è stata quella di passare dal singolo intervento alla presa in carico dell’intero progetto. Non vogliamo essere soltanto fornitori, ma partner affidabili e capaci di affiancare il cliente dalla richiesta iniziale alla messa in esercizio”. 

Il perimetro operativo è ampio: analisi e progettazione CAD 2D e 3D, software e automazione, carpenteria inox, prefabbricazione di linee di piping, saldatura TIG e orbitale, costruzione di skid di processo, serbatoi e macchine, assemblaggio, collaudo, installazione e manutenzione. In un settore dove le interfacce sono spesso una fonte di ritardi e complessità, Piping System punta al modello one-stop supplier: un interlocutore unico in grado di coordinare lavorazioni meccaniche, elettriche e di processo, documentazione tecnica e validazione. 

“La sfida non è produrre di più, ma produrre meglio per proiettarsi nel futuro”, spiega il CEO. “Per questo l’azienda ha fatto della qualità e dell’affidabilità un elemento strutturale: saldatori qualificati, procedure certificate, una solida collaborazione con l’Istituto Italiano della Saldatura, controlli boroscopici e dimensionali costanti, tracciabilità dei materiali e welding book per ogni commessa. Accanto alla certificazione UNI EN ISO 9001, il sistema di gestione comprende la UNI EN ISO 14001 per l’ambiente e la UNI EN ISO 45001 per salute e sicurezza, oltre alle qualifiche richieste per saldatura, carpenteria e attrezzature a pressione. È un patrimonio tecnico che consente all’azienda di operare per alcuni dei più importanti gruppi nazionali e internazionali nei settori food & beverage, farmaceutico, chimico ed energetico, nel pieno rispetto dei rigorosi requisiti di riservatezza richiesti da questi comparti.”  

Proprio negli ultimi anni il settore farmaceutico è diventato uno dei fronti di maggiore specializzazione, insieme alla microelettronica. Per l’industria Piping System realizza, tra le altre cose, linee ASME/BPE, sistemi per acqua purificata e Water for Injection, distribuzione di vapore puro, aria compressa sterile, azoto di processo e impianti CIP/SIP. Ambiti nei quali l’acciaio inox è solo il punto di partenza: contano l’esecuzione controllata e documentata delle saldature, la validazione GMP, la documentazione e la capacità di garantire che ogni singolo componente sia rintracciabile. Nella microelettronica, invece, precisione, affidabilità e stabilità dimensionale diventano requisiti essenziali per strutture e componenti destinati a processi ad alto contenuto tecnologico. 

Alla base della traiettoria imboccata dall’impresa c’è un investimento continuo in formazione, macchinari, digitalizzazione e ricerca applicata. Dalle saldatrici orbitali alle macchine T-Drill, dai sistemi di taglio tubo laser al controllo tridimensionale CMM, la tecnologia è letta come leva per anticipare i problemi, contenere i tempi e aumentare le performance. “Il mondo del lavoro è estremamente dinamico”, dichiara Alterino. “Le intuizioni di ieri sono la realtà di oggi, ma probabilmente domani non basteranno. E per un’azienda che vuole mantenere un ruolo di leader nel mercato e di punto di riferimento per tutto il settore è importantissimo stare sempre un passo avanti. Perché anticipare il mercato è solo il punto di partenza. È fondamentale credere nel valore delle persone. Squadre tecniche, responsabili di cantiere e project manager devono lavorare in modo integrato, con piattaforme condivise per monitorare commesse, materiali e avanzamento produttivo. Per questo, Piping System investe in personale altamente qualificato”.  

Il prossimo passo è rendere l’integrazione tra persone e tecnologia ancora più profonda. Piping System guarda a nuove competenze produttive e tecnologiche da internalizzare, così da completare dentro i propri stabilimenti un numero crescente di lavorazioni oggi affidate all’esterno. L’obiettivo è un ciclo produttivo sempre più autonomo, capace di controllare tempi, qualità e capacità di risposta. “Il nostro logo è un ingranaggio”, conclude Alterino. “A prima vista può sembrare un semplice componente, un piccolo elemento nell’immensità di un sistema. Eppure è proprio in quella apparente semplicità che risiede il suo significato più profondo. Ogni ingranaggio è composto da una moltitudine di elementi ancora più piccoli, ciascuno indispensabile. Solo quando ogni singolo componente trova il proprio posto e si integra perfettamente con gli altri, il meccanismo prende vita e funziona con precisione, armonia ed efficienza. Io credo profondamente che il valore di un’organizzazione non si misuri dalla grandezza dei suoi singoli elementi, ma dalla loro capacità di collaborare, completarsi e muoversi nella stessa direzione. Perché è solo quando ogni tassello svolge il proprio ruolo con competenza e responsabilità che il sistema raggiunge la sua massima espressione”.  

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Metà dei punti monitorati lungo le coste toscane presenta livelli di inquinamento oltre i limiti di legge. È questo il bilancio tracciato dalla quarantesima edizione di Goletta Verde, la storica campagna estiva promossa da Legambiente per la difesa del mare e del litorale. I campionamenti, effettuati dai volontari tra il 6 e l’8 luglio, si sono concentrati su 20 punti specifici, di cui 15 presso le foci dei fiumi e 5 a mare. Le analisi microbiologiche hanno evidenziato criticità legate a concentrazioni elevate di Escherichia coli ed Enterococchi intestinali in dieci aree, individuando nel 20% dei casi siti inquinati e nel 30% fortemente inquinati. Otto dei dieci punti critici corrispondono a sbocchi fluviali.

Il quadro regionale presenta marcate disomogeneità. Nella provincia di Grosseto, su sei prelievi, tre risultano entro i limiti (fiume Bruna, fiume Albegna e Cala Galera), mentre sono emersi superamenti alla foce del fiume Osa e valori da fortemente inquinato per il fiume Gora a Follonica e il fosso della Tagliata Etrusca ad Ansedonia. In provincia di Livorno, comprendente l’Isola d’Elba, quattro punti su sei rientrano nei parametri di legge; le eccezioni negative riguardano lo scarico di Salivoli, giudicato fortemente inquinato, e il porto di Marciana Marina. Situazione tesa in provincia di Lucca, con entrambi i siti monitorati oltre i limiti: il fosso Fiumetto è risultato fortemente inquinato e il fosso Abate inquinato. A Massa-Carrara, la foce del fiume Versilia è a norma, a differenza dei torrenti Lavello e Brugiano, fortemente inquinati, e del Carrione, inquinato. Risultati interamente positivi per la provincia di Pisa, dove sia la foce dell’Arno che quella del canale Scolmatore rientrano nei limiti.

Accanto ai dati sulla qualità dell’acqua, l’indagine ha rilevato una forte carenza nell’informazione fornita ai bagnanti. Nell’85% dei punti di prelievo mancano i cartelli informativi sulla qualità delle acque, presenti fisicamente solo in tre località. Nei pressi delle foci fluviali, aree per legge non idonee ai tuffi, nel 60% dei casi i tecnici non hanno trovato gli appositi avvisi di divieto di balneazione, la cui installazione spetta alle amministrazioni locali.

I vertici di Legambiente Toscana, Fausto Ferruzza e Federico Gasperini, hanno evidenziato la persistenza di problemi nel sistema depurativo, pur notando alcune schiarite: “Rispetto allo scorso anno abbiamo rilevato lievi miglioramenti per la qualità delle acque dei fiumi che si riversano nelle zone costiere della Toscana: nell’area nord il miglioramento ha riguardato in particolare la foce del fiume Versilia. Va meglio anche l’Elba. Invece rimangono stabili alcune criticità alle foci dei fiumi nella parte centrale e sud della Toscana”.

Marco Mancini, dell’ufficio scientifico nazionale dell’associazione, ha ribadito la necessità di intervenire sulle reti fognarie: “Le foci dei fiumi non sono balneabili per legge, ma spesso durante i nostri prelievi vediamo cittadini e cittadine che fanno il bagno nelle zone limitrofe. Per questo i cartelli di divieto di balneazione quelli sulla qualità delle acque diventano fondamentali: la cittadinanza ha diritto di usufruire del mare in maniera sicura e consapevole”.

L’iniziativa itinerante è sostenuta dai consorzi CONOU e CONOE, realtà impegnate nel settore dell’economia circolare. Alessia Merlo, responsabile per il CONOU, ha sottolineato il ruolo dell’educazione per formare cittadini attenti alla sostenibilità. Tommaso Campanile, presidente del CONOE, ha ricordato l’impatto del recupero degli scarti: nell’ultimo anno, nella sola Toscana, il sistema consortile ha raccolto circa 7.000 tonnellate di olio alimentare esausto, evitandone la dispersione in mare.

Il viaggio dell’imbarcazione prevede ora due tappe alla Marina di Punta Ala. Giovedì 30 luglio, a partire dalle 17,00, si terranno laboratori per bambini e un seminario sul turismo sostenibile nell’ambito delle iniziative di Festambiente. Venerdì 31 luglio, alle 11,00 e alle 17,00, andranno in scena ulteriori percorsi didattici e un dibattito pubblico focalizzato sulla tutela della biodiversità.

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Advisory practice delivers integrated risk solutions for the infrastructure powering AI, cloud computing, and digital connectivity 

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lockton, the world’s largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today launched its global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice, a consultative practice helping organizations navigate the complex risks associated with the infrastructure that stores, processes, and moves information around the world. The specialty practice builds upon Lockton’s extensive experience supporting complex digital infrastructure risks globally, including hyperscale campuses, multi-building developments, phased construction programs, operational portfolios, and power-related infrastructure. 

“Data centers are at the core of how the modern world operates, and the risk landscape behind that infrastructure has become increasingly interconnected, capital-intensive, and time-sensitive,” said Tim Ryan, Lockton’s U.S. President. “Organizations need advisors who understand the full lifecycle from planning and site selection through ongoing operations and scale. Our practice is built to advise clients so they can navigate that complexity with confidence.” 

The practice combines risk strategy, analytics, engineering insight, and market expertise into a single advisory model and serves the full ecosystem, including owners, operators, developers, investors, hyperscalers, and technology providers. The team supports clients from project planning – where foundational risk decisions are made – through construction, operational launch, portfolio expansion, and ongoing risk management. 

While solutions will be customized for each client’s needs, the new practice provides a suite of innovative products and proprietary solutions spanning construction and property risk, errors and omissions, service level agreements, environmental risk, cyber, surety and more. 

“The global data center and digital infrastructure market is evolving at extraordinary speed,” said Chris Brown, CEO of Lockton International. “Lockton’s independent model allows us to bring together global expertise from regions around the world, tailor solutions around each client’s business, and deliver advice that extends well beyond traditional insurance placement.” 

The Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice will be led by James Nelson in the United States and Sam Baker in the United Kingdom. Both will partner with Lockton leaders across the globe to drive the overarching strategy. Nelson brings deep experience in risk advisory, consulting, and insurance. Most recently, he served as global head of client engagement at Eldin Risk, and he previously held roles at Marsh, Cerberus Capital, and Alvarez & Marsal, where he advised clients on complex risk strategies. Baker has been at Lockton for 13 years advising on innovative insurance solutions for clients throughout the world. For the past few years, he has been at the forefront of the creation of Lockton’s proprietary product offerings for Data Centers. 

“Our role is helping clients build and operate critical infrastructure, from project to portfolio, with greater resilience, certainty, and confidence,” Ryan said. “When risk is managed proactively, organizations can spend less time navigating complexity and more time focused on growth and innovation.” 

Learn more about Lockton’s Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice. 

About Lockton  

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton’s private ownership empowers its nearly 15,000 Associates doing business in more than 180 countries to focus solely on clients’ risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For more information, visit www.lockton.com
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LONDON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mars is bringing natural menthol sourced through its Shubh Mint programme into its European chewing gum supply chain, as the company begins integrating the sustainably sourced ingredient into its manufacturing operations in the UK and Poland.  

Mint is a critical ingredient for many of Mars, Incorporated’s global brands, yet its supply chain presented significant business risk. Approximately 80% of the world’s natural menthol originates from a single region: Uttar Pradesh, India, creating a highly concentrated supply chain vulnerable to climate impacts, declining yields and rising production costs. While synthetic menthol is readily available and widely used in the industry, Mars chose to invest in the future of natural mint, recognising that building a more resilient agricultural system could deliver long-term benefits for both the business and the thousands of farmers who depend on the crop.  

Growing impact from pilot to partnership  

In 2017, Mars launched the Shubh Mint programme in partnership with implementation expert Tanager. Designed as a long-term initiative, the programme aims to strengthen natural mint production by improving farming practices, increasing resilience to climate change and supporting more sustainable livelihoods across mint-growing communities.  

The programme began with a two-year research and pilot phase to better understand the root causes affecting productivity and farmer incomes. Climate-smart agricultural practices and improved planting materials were trialled on quarter-acre demonstration plots with volunteer farmers, enabling peer-to-peer learning, reducing the risks associated with adopting new techniques and building confidence before expanding the programme at scale.  

“Before the programme started, many mint farming households were struggling to remain profitable. Through Mars’ investment, farmers now have access to the knowledge, practices and inputs that have significantly improved their profitability. You can really see the difference in how the programme has impacted these mint farming communities,” says Joseph Boulier, Managing Director, Food Systems, Tanager.  

Creating shared value: People, planet, performance  

The programme was designed around the belief that long-term business growth is built by investing in resilient communities and healthy ecosystems. The success of these demonstration plots created a groundswell of interest. The programme then scaled from a pilot to a full-scale community-wide ecosystem initiative – expanding farmer participation, building supply systems through Farmer Producer Companies, and unlocking opportunities for women via Self-Help Groups. That turned individual gains into community-wide resilience. The results of this integrated approach are clear:  

“The most meaningful impact of Shubh is seeing women who once identified themselves with a thumbprint now proudly signing their own names. That simple change reflects something far greater: confidence, agency and the belief that they can shape their own futures. When women thrive, the impact extends far beyond them, strengthening families, inspiring communities and creating opportunities for the next generation,” said Meenal Bahirwani, Sustainable Sourcing Lead, Mars Snacking.  

The new standard for resource saving and responsible supply chains  

The ambition for the Shubh Mint programme continues to expand. Building on the programme’s success, Mars is now evolving Shubh Mint towards a ‘full farm’ approach, helping support more farmers to achieve a verified living income. By applying climate-smart practices across all crops, rather than mint alone, the programme aims to build year-round profitability, diversify household incomes and strengthen resilience to single-crop risks, creating true economic resilience for families and communities.  

“What began as a response to a single, vulnerable ingredient has become a long-term commitment and a replicable blueprint for transforming agricultural systems and empowering communities. The Mars Shubh Mint programme shows how sustainability and business performance go hand in hand. By investing in livelihoods and reducing environmental impact, we can build a more resilient and efficient supply chain,” says Sam de Frates, VP Commercial and Sustainability, Mars Snacking Europe and Central Eurasia. 

Through this model, Mars is creating a new standard for supply chains – one where value is shared, communities are empowered, ecosystems are restored, and business performance is a direct result of that investment.  

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ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED   

Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Based on combined Mars and Kellanova 2025 net sales, we are now a $65bn+ family-owned business, with a diverse portfolio of quality snacking and food products that delight millions of people every day, and leading pet care products and veterinary services that support pets all around the world. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, Pringles®, Cheez-It®, and BEN’S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — inspire our approximately 170,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet.  

For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. 

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Bio-based materials emerge as a leading trend shaping the future of fashion across athleisure and luxury ready-to-wear apparel 

NEWARK, Del., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sorona®, the partially bio-based polymer from Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio™), and global trend forecasting authority WGSN today release the material trends shaping the textile industry through 2027 and beyond following a comprehensive examination of bio-based functional fiber applications and global data. 

Highlights 

These findings arrive at a pivotal moment as global fashion brands navigate the pressures of shifting supply chains paired with evolving consumer expectations. The global biomaterials market is projected to reach USD 285.3 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual rate of 14.5%, a pace that significantly outstrips conventional textile and synthetic fiber sectors. Consumer search data tells the same story: searches for “natural fibers” have surged, with wool base layer terms rising 61% and cotton leggings 21% year-over-year. Interest in “chemical-free materials” is trending upward globally with no signs of slowing. 

The three major trends expected to influence apparel development: 

New Nature, which explores circular, bio-based, and hybrid fiber combinations built around a new understanding of natural materials; 

Climate Flex, which addresses the growing demand for temperature-regulating, performance-ready fabrics in a changing climate 

Sensory Empowerment, reflecting consumer priorities around skin-safe, tactile, wellness-forward textiles. 

Across all three trends, Sorona® provides commercially available solutions that help brands combine bio-based content with the high-performance attributes consumers expect including stretch recovery, wrinkle resistance, breathability, durability, and comfort. Partially made with renewable plant-based ingredients, Sorona® can be blended with natural or cellulosic fibers to address the inherent performance limitations of those fibers while preserving their natural texture and feel. 

Through its established Common Thread Fabric Certification Program, and 25-year history collaborating with an ecosystem of mills, brands, and designers, Sorona® has built a modern model for how apparel designers source performance stretch fabrics, restorative comfort knits, and woven textiles for luxury casualwear, ready-to-wear, athleisure, smart sportswear, and uniforms. 

About Sorona®Sorona® is an innovative, 37% bio-based polymer delivering a unique combination of comfort and high-performance for over 25-years. Its inherent softness, stretch recovery, breathability, and wrinkle resistance help create fabrics that look better, feel better, and last longer. As a filament or staple fiber, Sorona® blends effortlessly with natural and cellulosic fibers such as wool, cotton, and linen, bringing enhanced performance to athleisure, activewear, casualwear, and ready-to-wear apparel. For more information, visit Sorona.com and follow @soronafiber on Instagram. 

About CovationBioFounded in 2022 in Newark, Delaware, Covation Biomaterials LLC is a leading global innovator of commercially available high-performance, sustainable solutions for the apparel and homegoods industries. The company’s legacy of groundbreaking scientific innovation began with the commercialization of Sorona® polymer 25 years ago, and continues today with the promise to deliver novel biomaterials at scale across multiple industries including its latest innovation bioPTMEG, with plans for commercialization in 2026. For more information, visit CovationBio.com and follow on LinkedIn. 

About WGSNWGSN is the world’s leading trend forecaster, with 28 years of expertise spanning 38 cities across six continents. Using its proprietary methodology, WGSN transforms macro trend analysis into actionable, consumer-centric strategies for brands and manufacturers worldwide. Visit wgsn.com for more information. 

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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014 (“EU MAR”) AND ARTICLE 7 OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014 AS IT FORMS PART OF DOMESTIC LAW IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (THE “UK”) BY VIRTUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018 (“UK MAR”) 

Major Milestone for Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy 

ATHENS and LONDON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — METLEN announces a long-term commercial agreement for the supply of approximately 25% of the annual gallium production from its planned production facility in Greece. The terms of the agreement are confidential. 

The agreement marks the first major commercial gallium supply agreement between a European producer and a leading US technology company and constitutes a strategic milestone for Europe’s efforts to strengthen the resilience of its critical raw materials supply chain. 

Gallium is a critical raw material essential for AI technology, advanced renewables infrastructure, telecommunications, and defence solutions. Today, global gallium production is overwhelmingly concentrated, making the development of alternative and reliable supply sources strategically important for all industrial economies. 

METLEN is the first company in Europe to establish integrated gallium production and the first to secure a commercial agreement for European-produced gallium, positioning Greece and Europe at the forefront of a new strategic industrial value chain. 

The achievement is the result of the long-standing research and innovation efforts of the company’s in-house R&D teams, located in the historic Aluminium of Greece industrial plant, alongside the newly established Critical & Rare Metals sub-sector of M Metals. 

Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman of METLEN commented on the agreement, “We are particularly proud that METLEN is pioneering a completely new industrial chapter for both Greece and Europe; the successful development of gallium production carried out by our teams at Aluminium of Greece. For the first time in METLEN’s history, one of our metallurgical products has attracted such strong interest from leading industrial economies worldwide. This reflects both the strategic importance of gallium and the confidence of global technology leaders in the quality and reliability of our material, which has already undergone extensive qualification testing.” 

METLEN’s flagship investment for gallium production was officially recognized by the European Commission as a Strategic Project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). The strategic importance of the project has also been recognized by the European Investment Bank (EIB), which approved financing under the REPowerEU framework. 

About METLEN 

METLEN Energy & Metals Plc (METLEN) is an international industrial and energy company, holding a leading position in the metals and energy sectors, focused on sustainable growth and the circular economy. METLEN has established itself as a benchmark in competitive “green” metallurgy at both European and global level, operating the only fully integrated bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium production unit in the European Union, with privately owned port facilities. In the Energy Sector, METLEN provides integrated energy solutions through the implementation of thermal and renewable power generation projects, electricity distribution and trading, as well as investments in network infrastructure, battery storage and other green technologies. METLEN operates across five continents and in more than 40 countries, employing over 8,500 people worldwide and implementing a fully synergistic model across its Sectors. 

METLEN Financial Highlights 

METLEN has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. In 2025, METLEN reported consolidated revenue of €7.11 billion and EBITDA of €753 million with net profit of €314 million. Adjusted net debt stood at €2.10 billion, with a Net Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.1x, reflecting strong financial resilience. METLEN is rated by leading international sustainability and ESG agencies, holding the unique Greek position in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Market Index, and distinguished across MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS Quality score, ISS Corporate Score, S&P Global ESG, LSEG, CDP, FTSE Russell, ESG Book, EcoVadis, Bloomberg and IdealRatings. 

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Important Notices 

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Metlen Energy & Metals PLC is Leda Condoyanni, Company Secretary. 

LEI number: 213800ZSR3HVKMMPVG86 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of UK MAR and EU MAR. 

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COLONIA, Germania, 29 luglio 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ford continua a rafforzare il proprio team dirigenziale in Europa, accelerando la trasformazione della propria attività e concentrandosi maggiormente nell’offrire un’esperienza esclusiva ai clienti di tutta la regione. 

L’azienda ha annunciato oggi che Maria Grazia Davino è stata nominata vicepresidente delle vendite di Ford of Europe, con effetto dal 1° ottobre 2026. Davino sarà responsabile della gestione delle vendite in tutta Europa e della supervisione di tutte le operazioni commerciali, tra cui la vendita al dettaglio, la rete di concessionari e la distribuzione. Il referente diretto sarà Jim Baumbick, presidente di Ford of Europe. 

La nomina di Davino riflette l’impegno di Ford nell’offrire ai clienti in Europa una gamma di prodotti altamente differenziata e personalizzata in base alle esigenze della clientela del territorio europeo. La strategia di Ford per l’Europa consiste nel rafforzare Ford Pro, il settore dei veicoli commerciali dell’azienda, dove Ford detiene attualmente una posizione di leadership in Europa, e nel lanciare un’offensiva di prodotti nel segmento dei veicoli passeggeri con cinque nuovi modelli che saranno disponibili negli showroom entro il 2029. 

Davino è una dirigente di grande esperienza con oltre 20 anni di carriera nel settore automobilistico, specializzata in vendite, marketing e trasformazione aziendale. Di recente ha ricoperto il ruolo di Amministratrice Delegata Regionale di BYD Europe, guidando le operazioni in Germania, Austria, Svizzera, Polonia, Ungheria, Repubblica Ceca, Slovacchia e nei Paesi nordici, contribuendo con successo allo sviluppo del marchio in ciascun mercato. 

Prima di entrare in BYD, Davino ha ricoperto per oltre un decennio ruoli dirigenziali di alto livello presso Stellantis. Infine, è stata Amministratrice Delegata del gruppo e CEO di Stellantis UK, gestendo un portafoglio complesso e guidando la transizione dell’azienda verso i veicoli elettrici. All’inizio della sua carriera in Stellantis, ha ricoperto posizioni dirigenziali con responsabilità nelle vendite e nel marketing europei, gestendo le attività in Svizzera, Austria, Germania e Regno Unito. Ha iniziato la sua carriera presso Lamborghini Automotive nel 2003. 

“Maria Grazia è una leader di grande esperienza, con una profonda conoscenza del panorama automobilistico europeo”, ha affermato Jim Baumbick, presidente di Ford of Europe. “La sua comprovata competenza nella costituzione di team altamente performanti e nella gestione di solide relazioni con i clienti e i concessionari sarà preziosa per la nostra costante crescita in Europa”. 

Davino opererà nella sede di Colonia. 

Informazioni su Ford Motor Company 

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) è un’azienda globale con sede a Dearborn, Michigan, che punta alla costruzione di un mondo migliore, in cui ogni persona sia libera di muoversi e perseguire i propri sogni. Il piano Ford+ dell’azienda, finalizzato alla crescita e alla creazione di valore, combina punti di forza esistenti, nuove capacità e relazioni costanti con i clienti per arricchire le loro esperienze e rafforzarne la fidelizzazione. Ford sviluppa e realizza autocarri, SUV, furgoni commerciali e autovetture innovativi ed esclusivi, nonché veicoli di lusso Lincoln, offrendo al contempo servizi connessi, tra cui BlueCruise (ADAS) e soluzioni di sicurezza. L’azienda offre libertà di scelta attraverso tre segmenti di attività orientati al cliente: Ford Blue, che progetta veicoli a benzina e ibridi iconici; Ford Model, che sviluppa veicoli elettrici all’avanguardia insieme a software integrati che garantiscono esperienze digitali sempre attive per tutti i clienti; e Ford Pro, che aiuta i clienti commerciali a trasformare e ampliare le proprie attività con veicoli e servizi su misura per le loro esigenze. Inoltre, l’azienda fornisce servizi finanziari tramite Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford vanta circa 168.000 dipendenti in tutto il mondo. Per maggiori informazioni sull’azienda e sui prodotti e i servizi offerti, visitare corporate.ford.com. 

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COLOGNE, Germany, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ford is continuing to strengthen its leadership team in Europe as it accelerates the transformation of its business and sharpens its focus on delivering an exceptional experience for customers across the region. 

The company today announced that Maria Grazia Davino has been appointed vice president, sales, Ford of Europe, effective October 1, 2026. Davino will be responsible for leading sales across Europe and overseeing all commercial operations, including retail, dealer network and distribution. She will report directly to Jim Baumbick, President, Ford of Europe. 

Davino’s appointment reflects Ford’s commitment to serving customers in Europe with a product portfolio that is highly differentiated and tailored to the needs of European customers. Ford’s strategy for Europe is to strengthen Ford Pro, the company’s commercial vehicle business where Ford currently holds a leadership position in Europe, and to unleash a product offensive in the passenger vehicle segment with five new models arriving in showrooms by 2029. 

Davino is an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in sales, marketing and business transformation. She most recently served as Regional Managing Director of BYD Europe, leading operations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Nordic countries, and successfully developing the brand in each market.” 

Before joining BYD, Davino spent more than a decade, in senior leadership roles at Stellantis. Most recently, she was Group Managing Director and CEO for Stellantis UK, managing a complex portfolio and leading the business’s transition to electric vehicles. Earlier in her Stellantis career, she held leadership positions responsible for European Sales and Marketing and running the businesses in Switzerland, Austria, Germany and the UK. She began her career at Lamborghini Automotive in 2003. 

“Maria Grazia is a highly accomplished leader with deep expertise across the European automotive landscape,” said Jim Baumbick, president, Ford of Europe. “Her track record of building high-performing teams and building strong customer and dealer relationships will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business in Europe.” 

Davino will be based in Cologne. 

About Ford Motor Company 

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities, and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services, including BlueCruise (ADAS) and security. The company offers freedom of choice through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles (“EVs”) along with embedded software that defines always-on digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, the company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 168,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com. 

Ford news releases, related materials, photos and video, visit From the Road, www.fordmedia.eu or www.media.ford.com. Follow www.linkedin.com/company/ford-in-europe, www.youtube.com/FordNewsEurope, www.instagram.com/FordNewsEurope, www.threads.net/@fordnewseurope and www.tiktok.com/@FordNewsEurope
 

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LONDON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A comprehensive benchmark study of 3,000 European IT decision-makers reveals a troubling paradox at the heart of the continent’s digital transformation: organisations are accelerating innovation at unprecedented speed while neglecting the very infrastructure required for advances to be scalable and sustainable over time. The findings, published in Hyland’s annual Digital Maturity Index, paint a picture of a dangerous imbalance that threatens to stall innovation, waste investments, and undermine years of digital progress. 

Europe’s overall digital maturity score rose to 69/100, an encouraging 6-point increase from 2025. But beneath this headline improvement lies a crisis: content services maturity, the foundational infrastructure enabling all AI innovation, plummeted 13 points to 56/100, representing the only category to decline. This dramatic disconnect shows organisations making a critical miscalculation: they’re investing heavily in innovation while starving the operational foundations those technologies depend upon. 

Nearly 60% of European organisations already experience stalled innovation pilots, a direct result of fragmented, inaccessible data. Whereas forward-thinking organisations are recognizing that content-powered agentic enterprises require a different investment calculus. 

The Paradox: Innovation Soaring, Infrastructure Eroding 

The data tells a stark story of misaligned priorities as AI adoption has exploded. Fifteen percent of European organisations now report deploying AI throughout every key system in their enterprise, a stunning 650% increase from just 2% in 2025. Yet 54% of those same decision-makers admit their organisation’s information and documents are too “messy or scattered” to use AI reliably. 

AI is forcing the issue: every new deployment exposes how far data quality lags ambition. Forty-two percent of organisations are either fully cloud-based or have migrated everything they can to the cloud, up from 32% last year. But 50% of enterprises report that their systems don’t connect well, slowing innovation, and that figure that rises to 64% in Germany. 

The Cost of Chaos: Content Silos Undermine Everything 

The root cause is systemic fragmentation: 

The Trap Revealed: Speed Without Foundation 

A stark finding from the report shows that while enterprises are accelerating innovation investments, they’re starving content infrastructure which is creating a self-inflicted data governance gap. This means that while they adopt cloud, AI, and automation at breakneck speed, they inadvertently multiply data silos. Every new AI deployment makes weak data foundations harder to ignore. Innovation is accelerating faster than the foundations it depends on. 

“You can’t build an intelligent enterprise on unmanaged content,” John Newton, chief innovation strategist at Hyland. “Europe is pouring money into AI while the information foundation beneath it erodes. On the surface it looks like progress, but AI is only as good as the content it can reach, understand and trust, and right now that foundation is quietly failing.” 

“The next competitive bottleneck won’t be information, it will be the confidence to act on it,” Newton added. “The content already exists inside these organisations, but the path to unifying, governing and connecting it so people and AI can act with confidence is missing. The companies that win the AI era will be the ones that fixed their content foundation first.” 

The UK leads Europe in digital maturity at 74/100, suggesting that organisations investing in foundational infrastructure first can adopt innovative tools and respond to trends faster. Meanwhile, the Nordics trail at 67/100 overall, with just 6% having fully federated enterprise content management systems, and 7%—the highest in Europe—still relying primarily on paper-based records. 

These gaps suggest that digital maturity is not inevitable. Organisations that deprioritize content services infrastructure risk falling further behind competitors who treat data governance as a prerequisite, not an afterthought. 

Key Findings at a Glance 

Overall Digital Maturity: 69/100 (Up 6 points from 2025) 

Critical Challenges: 

Regional Leaders: 

About the Digital Maturity Index 2026 

Hyland commissioned a benchmark survey of 3,000 IT decision-makers across Europe (UK, France, Germany, Spain, Benelux, and Nordics) to self-report their level of infrastructure maturity across five key criteria: 

The report evaluates digital transformation progress across regions and identifies the barriers, drivers, and opportunities that define Europe’s digital journey. The full report is available at Hyland.com.
 

About Hyland 

Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™ , delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organisations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation. Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland’s solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland’s platform and services, please visit Hyland.com. 

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Jason Gerdon 

jason.gerdon@hyland.com
 

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BERLIN, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ENGWE today officially announced the launch of the E26 3.0 Pro, the flagship model of its 2026 lineup and the latest evolution of the brand’s “E” Series. Designed around the “Smartest Mid-Drive eSUV” concept, the E26 3.0 Pro combines the comfort and practicality of a trekking e-bike with the capability of an all-terrain bike, delivering a smarter riding experience for urban commuting, countryside routes, gravel exploration and weekend adventures. 

Available from July 29, the E26 3.0 Pro launches at an introductory price of €1,899 (RRP €2,099). From July 29 to August 12, customers can enjoy launch benefits worth €418, including a €200 instant discount and €218 in complimentary accessories. 

Building on the success of the original E26, the new model marks ENGWE’s next step in the emerging eSUV category. Just as SUVs have become the preferred choice for drivers seeking greater comfort, versatility and confidence, eSUV e-bikes combine the comfort of trekking bikes with the capability of ATBs. While premium models from brands such as Haibike typically retail above €3,000, the ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro brings the same all-road philosophy to more riders through premium performance, intelligent technology and exceptional value. 

Key highlights of the ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro include: 

“The E26 3.0 Pro reflects ENGWE’s vision of making premium all-road riding accessible to more people,” said the ENGWE team. “As demand grows for versatile e-bikes that seamlessly transition between commuting and outdoor exploration, the E26 3.0 Pro combines intelligent technology, premium comfort and capable performance in one complete riding solution.” 

The ENGWE E26 3.0 Pro is available from July 29 through ENGWE’s official website. For more information, visit www.engwe.com. 

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LONDON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Strider Technologies, the leading provider of strategic intelligence, has today published a new report uncovering how Russia is circumventing sanctions to access sensitive components through Indian intermediaries, exploiting the manufacturing, trade, and research ecosystems that power Europe’s relationship with India. 

As Europe strengthens its commercial relationship with India through the landmark EU–India Free Trade Agreement and Security and Defence Partnership, and as the UK enacted its own closer trading relationship with the country earlier this month, Strider research shows that increased engagement with emerging economies can simultaneously serve as engines of growth and vectors of economic security risk. 

Strider’s report – Contested Ground: Russia’s Parallel Engagement in India and the Risks to Europe’s Economic Security – finds that, since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, more than 50,000 sensitive goods, or goods that could have dual-use applicability, have reached Russian defence companies via Indian supply chains. These include fibre optic components and high-performance processors that can be used in advanced military systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, and aerospace technologies. 

Many of these goods originated in European economies. 

“Europe and the UK’s new trade agreements with India mark an important step in strengthening economic resilience and deepening ties with one of the world’s most significant growth markets,” said David Vigneault, Strider’s Chief Intelligence Officer.  “But today’s geopolitical environment means governments and businesses need a clear-eyed view of the competitive landscape alongside these opportunities. 

“Our research shows that Russia is leveraging many of these same manufacturing, research, and technology ecosystems to preserve access to critical capabilities and evade sanctions,” Vigneault continued. 

“This isn’t an argument against closer engagement with India; quite the opposite. It’s a reminder that economic security needs to be built into commercial decision-making from the outset. Companies that invest in supply chain due diligence and risk intelligence now will be best placed to capture the benefits of new markets without taking on unintended long-term vulnerabilities,” Vigneault concluded. 

The report also notes that shared academic networks and talent pools can carry knowledge outward as easily as any physical supply chain. Strider research found that since 2022, co-authored publications between Russian and Indian research institutions have remained elevated at more than 2,000 a year – particularly in AI, where Russian and Indian universities have signed multiple cooperation agreements since 2022. 

As India deepens its role as a global manufacturing and import hub for Western-origin goods, the country enhances its attractiveness to Russia as an intermediary node in Moscow’s sanctions mitigation strategy. For European firms operating in India, the risk lies in inadvertent exposure. The report concludes by recommending actions leaders in both the public and private sector can take to identify and manage risk within global commercial environments, such as expanded supply chain transparency, end-use monitoring, and strong alignment between commercial strategy and economic security policy. 

The full report, Contested Ground: Russia’s Parallel Engagement in India and the Risks to Europe’s Economic Security, is available here. 

About Strider 

Strider is the leading strategic intelligence company empowering organisations to secure and advance their technology and innovation. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology alongside proprietary methodologies, Strider transforms publicly available data into critical insights. This strategic intelligence enables organisations to proactively address and respond to risks associated with state-sponsored intellectual property theft, targeted talent acquisition, and third-party partners. Strider has operations in 16 countries around the globe with offices in Salt Lake City, UT; Washington, DC; London; Tokyo; and Sydney. 

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Users of Cloudways, a DigitalOcean company, can now launch compliant websites faster, with GDPR- and CCPA-ready cookie consent, powered by CookieYes, built into the hosting dashboard 

MILTON KEYNES, England, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CookieYes, a global cookie consent solution with 1 million+ active WordPress installations, makes its debut as the exclusive consent management partner for Cloudways, bringing automated cookie scanning, geo-targeting, customizable banners, consent logs, and policy generators into the site launch process. 

The partnership removes a common friction point for WordPress sites on managed hosting: adding consent only after the site is built. By making it part of the launch, CookieYes helps users go live faster with less consent setup work, turning cookie compliance into a built-in launch advantage. In a few clicks, users can scan website cookies, deploy geo-targeted consent banners, keep audit-ready consent records, generate policies, and supportConsent Mode for modern advertising and analytics. 

The release comes as consent management moves from a back-office checkbox to a launch-day requirement. In 2025, GDPR regulators issued over €1.1 billion in fines, with enforcement actions up 34% from 2024 and cookie consent failures among common triggers. For businesses, that makes accuracy, auditability, and fast updates essential. 

“We’ve seen WordPress sites go live without consent management because it often requires a separate vendor and setup step,” said Anvar T K, CEO of CookieYes. “This partnership brings consent into the Cloudways workflow from the start.” 

CookieYes brings proven privacy infrastructure to Cloudways as a Google Certified Gold CMP Partner and one of the few CMPs recognized by Microsoft Clarity, helping businesses align consent with advertising, analytics, and regulatory requirements as the partnership expands across Cloudways’ ecosystem. 

“We want customers to launch with confidence,” says Aaqib Sayed, Director of Growth & Partnerships at Cloudways. “Making CookieYes available through our partner portal helps developers building on Cloudways, address compliance as part of hosting setup.” 

Cloudways users can now activate CookieYes from their hosting dashboard and get started for free. 

About CookieYes 

CookieYes, headquartered in Milton Keynes, England, is trusted by 2 million+ websites worldwide, including Ahrefs, Dassault Aviation, and Boston Dynamics. Its scalable consent solutions help businesses deliver transparent digital experiences through automated scanning, customizable banners, consent logging, policy generation, and marketing and analytics integrations. 

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FIRENZE – La Toscana si conferma tra le regioni italiane maggiormente colpite dai fenomeni meteorologici estremi lungo la fascia costiera, con ben 88 eventi registrati tra il 2010 e il 2026 e una netta accelerazione che ha visto raddoppiare i casi negli ultimi tre anni. A scattare la fotografia è il Rapporto Spiagge 2026, lo studio curato da Legambiente in collaborazione con l’Osservatorio Città Clima.

I dati posizionano il territorio toscano nella parte alta della classifica nazionale per impatto del cambiamento climatico sulle coste, a pari merito con la Campania (88 eventi) e subito dietro a realtà come Sicilia – in vetta con 232 episodi –, Puglia (136), Calabria (104) e Liguria (99). Su scala comunale, la graduatoria dei centri più colpiti dal 2010 a oggi vede in testa Genova con 50 eventi, seguita da Bari a quota 44 e Palermo a 38, sulla quale ha pesato in modo significativo anche il recente ciclone Harry che nel gennaio di quest’anno ha flagellato la fascia ionica della Sicilia.

Oltre ai blitz del maltempo, il dossier analizza la piaga dell’erosione costiera. Secondo le rilevazioni effettuate da Ispra tra il 2006 e il 2020, su un totale di 289 chilometri di costa continentale toscana ben 40 chilometri (pari al 13,8%) risultano soggetti a fenomeni erosivi.

Un altro nodo critico riguarda le foci dei corsi d’acqua e la qualità delle spiagge accessibili gratuitamente. In Toscana permangono 8,6 chilometri di tratti di costa bassa in corrispondenza dei recapiti di fiumi, torrenti e fossi dove la balneazione è vietata per motivi di inquinamento. Legambiente evidenzia come, in molti contesti orientati alle concessioni balneari, i tratti di spiaggia libera finiscano per essere relegati proprio nelle porzioni di costa meno pregiate o prossime agli scarichi. Un’abitudine a discapito della collettività, pur con le dovute eccezioni virtuose citate dal report, come accade a Lido di Camaiore, dove le spiagge libere si trovano in aree costantemente monitorate e perfettamente balneabili.

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Bitmine possiede il 4,8% dell’offerta totale di moneta ETH pari a 120,7 milioni 

Bitmine ha raggiunto il 96% dell’obiettivo “Alchemy of 5%” in soli 13 mesi 

Nell’ultima settimana, Bitmine ha riacquistato 6,1 milioni di azioni ordinarie, autorizzate nell’ambito del programma di riacquisto di azioni da 4 miliardi di dollari comunicato in precedenza 

Bitmine è stata aggiunta all’indice Russell 1000 Large-cap il 26 giugno 2026 

Le azioni privilegiate di Serie A di Bitmine sono negoziate sul NYSE con il simbolo BMNP 

Bitmine detiene 4.917.189 ETH in staking, pari a 9,6 miliardi di dollari al prezzo di 1.948 dollari per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) è una delle principali destinazioni di staking Ethereum per BMNR e investitori istituzionali 

Bitmine possiede 61 milioni di dollari di Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS), attualmente uno dei pochi titoli quotati in borsa al mondo che offre agli investitori un’esposizione indiretta a OpenAI 

Il valore complessivo delle criptovalute, delle partecipazioni in liquidità e dei titoli negoziabili e di “Moonshots” di Bitmine ammonta a 11,8 miliardi di dollari, inclusi 5,78 milioni di token ETH, liquidità totale e titoli negoziabili per 268 milioni di dollari e altre partecipazioni in criptovalute 

Bitmine continua a essere sostenuta da un gruppo di investitori istituzionali di prim’ordine, tra cui Cathie Wood di ARK, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital e l’investitore privato Thomas “Tom” Lee a sostegno dell’obiettivo di Bitmine di acquisire il 5% di ETH 

NORWALK, Connecticut, 29 luglio 2026 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (“Bitmine” o la “Società”), una società attiva nelle reti Bitcoin ed Ethereum e specializzata nell’accumulo di criptovalute per investimenti a lungo termine, ha annunciato oggi che le sue partecipazioni in criptovalute, la liquidità totale e i titoli negoziabili, oltre alle partecipazioni “moonshots” ammontano complessivamente a 11,8 miliardi di dollari. 

Alle 19:00 ET del 26 luglio 2026, le partecipazioni in criptovalute della Società comprendono 5.787.414 ETH al prezzo di 1.948 dollari per ETH (per Coinbase NASDAQ: COIN), 208 Bitcoin (BTC), una partecipazione di 180 milioni di dollari in Beast Industries, una partecipazione di 61 milioni di dollari in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) e una liquidità totale e titoli negoziabili pari a 268 milioni di dollari. Le partecipazioni in ETH di Bitmine rappresentano il 4,8% dell’offerta di ETH (pari a 120,7 milioni di ETH). 

“Nell’ultima settimana, Bitmine ha riacquistato 6,1 milioni di azioni ordinarie, un aumento rispetto ai 5,5 milioni acquistati la settimana precedente. Abbiamo aumentato il nostro riacquisto di azioni alla luce dell’aumento del rapporto ETH/BTC, nonostante le minori probabilità di approvazione del Clarity Act nel 2026, un segno che i prezzi delle criptovalute si stanno rafforzando. In realtà, questo rapporto è attualmente ai massimi da 3 mesi a 0,3000, che riteniamo sia di buon auspicio per il futuro rafforzamento dei prezzi ETH”, ha dichiarato Thomas “Tom” Lee, Presidente di Bitmine. 

“I prezzi ETH stanno ora raggiungendo un picco da 10 settimane e, come hanno evidenziato molti esperti di strategia in ambito tecnico, riteniamo che i prossimi livelli chiave da superare siano 2.000 dollari e 2.500 dollari per ETH. Il nostro consulente, Tom DeMark di DeMark Analytics, considera questi livelli come obiettivi a breve termine se il confronto tra ETH e S&P 500 nel periodo successivo all’ottobre 1987 continua a reggere”, ha proseguito Lee. 

“Con oltre 11 milioni di azioni ordinarie riacquistate, Bitmine ha eseguito il più grande riacquisto di azioni ordinarie di sempre per una strategia di tesoreria in asset digitali quali ETH o Bitcoin”, ha dichiarato Lee. Dal 1° luglio 2026, Bitmine ha riacquistato 11,6 milioni di azioni ordinarie nell’ambito del programma di riacquisto di azioni da 4 miliardi di dollari autorizzato in precedenza. 

“Nell’ultima settimana, abbiamo acquisito 9.946 ETH. Bitmine ha acquistato ETH ogni settimana dall’avvio della strategia di tesoreria ETH, il 30 giugno 2025,” ha affermato Lee. 

Il 16 luglio 2026, Bitmine ha pubblicato l’ultimo messaggio del Presidente (link qui) per il mese di luglio 2026. Il titolo del messaggio è “ETH è la cura per la Valle perturbante della ricchezza”. 

All’inizio del 2026, Bitmine ha lanciato MAVAN (Made in American VAlidator Network), la piattaforma di staking di livello istituzionale. Sebbene sia stata originariamente sviluppata per supportare la tesoreria Ethereum di Bitmine, MAVAN intende ampliarsi per raggiungere investitori istituzionali, custodi e partner dell’ecosistema alla ricerca della migliore infrastruttura di staking. Una parte degli ETH di Bitmine è già in staking sulla piattaforma MAVAN. 

Al 26 luglio 2026, il totale di ETH in staking su Bitmine ammonta a 4.917.189 (9,6 miliardi di dollari al prezzo di 1.948 dollari per ETH). “Bitmine ha messo in staking più ETH di qualsiasi altra entità al mondo. Su larga scala (quando l’ETH di Bitmine è interamente messo in staking da MAVAN e dai suoi partner di staking), il rendimento previsto dallo staking di ETH è di 299 milioni di dollari all’anno (utilizzando un rendimento BMNR a 7 giorni del 2,65%)”, ha dichiarato Lee. 

“I ricavi annuali derivanti dallo staking sono attualmente previsti a 254 milioni di dollari. E questi 4,9 milioni di ETH rappresentano l’85% dei 5,79 milioni di ETH detenuti da Bitmine. Le operazioni di staking di Bitmine hanno generato un rendimento su 7 giorni del 2,65% (su base annua)”, ha proseguito Lee. 

Le partecipazioni in criptovalute di Bitmine occupano il 1° posto delle tesorerie Ethereum e il 2° posto delle tesorerie globali, dietro a Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), che secondo quanto riferito possiede 843.775 BTC per un valore di circa 59 miliardi di dollari. Bitmine si conferma la più grande tesoreria di ETH al mondo.  

Bitmine è uno dei titoli più scambiati negli Stati Uniti. Secondo i dati di Fundstrat, il titolo ha registrato un volume medio giornaliero di negoziazioni pari a 597 milioni di dollari (media a 5 giorni, al 24 luglio 2026), classificandosi al 171° posto negli Stati Uniti, dietro a Hewlett Packard Enterprise (170° posto) e davanti a HCA Healthcare (172° posto) tra 5.704 titoli quotati negli Stati Uniti (statista.com e ricerca di Fundstrat). 

Il management di Bitmine ritiene che il GENIUS Act e il Project Crypto della Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) abbiano, per i servizi finanziari nel 2025, una portata trasformativa analoga a quella del provvedimento statunitense del 15 agosto 1971 che pose fine al sistema di Bretton Woods e al gold standard del dollaro USA 54 anni fa. Questo evento del 1971 fu il catalizzatore della modernizzazione di Wall Street, dando vita agli iconici titani di Wall Street e alle infrastrutture finanziarie e di pagamento odierne. Questi investimenti si sono rivelati più efficienti dell’oro. 

Il messaggio del Presidente è disponibile qui:https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message
 

La presentazione degli utili dell’intero esercizio 2025 e la presentazione aziendale sono disponibili qui: https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/  

Per tutti gli aggiornamenti, è possibile registrarsi all’indirizzo: https://Bitminetech.io/contact-us/  

Informazioni su BitmineBitmine (NYSE: BMNR) è un miner di Bitcoin con attività negli Stati Uniti. La Società sta utilizzando il proprio capitale in eccesso per diventare la principale società di tesoreria di Ethereum al mondo, implementando un’innovativa strategia di asset digitali per investitori istituzionali e operatori del mercato pubblico. Guidata dalla sua filosofia della “alchimia del 5%”, la Società è impegnata a utilizzare ETH come principale asset di riserva di tesoreria, sfruttando attività native a livello di protocollo, tra cui lo staking e i meccanismi di finanza decentralizzata. Nel 2026, la Società ha lanciato MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), un’infrastruttura di staking dedicata per gli asset Bitmine. 

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Dichiarazioni previsionaliIl presente comunicato stampa contiene dichiarazioni che costituiscono “dichiarazioni previsionali” ai sensi del Private Securities Litigation Reform Act del 1995. Le dichiarazioni contenute nel presente comunicato stampa che non sono puramente storiche sono dichiarazioni previsionali che comportano rischi e incertezze. Queste dichiarazioni previsionali possono essere identificate da termini quali “prevede”, “progetta”, “progettato”, “intende”, “crede”, “anticipa”, “stima” ed espressioni simili. Il presente documento contiene dichiarazioni previsionali riguardanti, in particolare: (i) gli obiettivi della Società in merito all’acquisizione di ETH, tra cui l’iniziativa “Alchemy of 5%” e la dichiarazione secondo cui Bitmine ha raggiunto il 96% di tale obiettivo; (ii) la strategia di accumulo di asset digitali e le operazioni di staking della Società, incluso il dato relativo ai 4.917.189 ETH in staking detenuti da Bitmine (pari a 9,6 miliardi di dollari), i rendimenti annualizzati previsti dallo staking di ETH (circa 299 milioni di dollari, quando MAVAN e i partner di staking hanno totalmente in staking l’ETH di Bitmine) e gli attuali ricavi annualizzati previsti dallo staking (circa 254 milioni di dollari); (iii) l’espansione prevista da MAVAN per raggiungere investitori istituzionali, custodi e partner dell’ecosistema che cercano la migliore infrastruttura di staking; (iv) il costante impegno della Società nell’acquisizione settimanale di ETH nell’ambito della propria strategia di tesoreria in ETH; (v) la convinzione del management che il GENIUS Act e il SEC Project Crypto abbiano, per i servizi finanziari, una portata trasformativa analoga a quella del provvedimento statunitense del 15 agosto 1971 che pose fine a Bretton Woods e al gold standard del dollaro USA; (vi) le aspettative relative al programma di riacquisto di azioni da 4 miliardi di dollari e al valore incrementale per gli azionisti, comprese le dichiarazioni secondo cui Bitmine ha eseguito il più grande riacquisto di azioni ordinarie di sempre per una strategia di tesoreria in asset digitali quali ETH o Bitcoin; (vii) le dichiarazioni riguardanti i livelli di prezzo ETH attesi e gli obiettivi tecnici, tra cui le aspettative che i prossimi livelli chiave da superare siano di 2.000 e 2.500 dollari per ETH; (viii) le dichiarazioni secondo cui l’investimento della Società in Eightco Holdings offre un’esposizione indiretta a OpenAI; (ix) la convinzione che il rapporto ETH/BTC sia ai massimi da 3 mesi e le aspettative che ciò sia di buon auspicio per un futuro rafforzamento dei prezzi ETH; e (x) la crescita e il progresso futuri della strategia di tesoreria Ethereum della Società. Nel valutare tali dichiarazioni previsionali, occorre considerare vari fattori, tra cui: la capacità di Bitmine di stare al passo con le nuove tecnologie e le mutevoli esigenze del mercato; la capacità di Bitmine di finanziare la propria attività attuale, le operazioni di tesoreria di Ethereum, le operazioni di riacquisto delle azioni e le attività future proposte; il contesto competitivo in cui opera Bitmine; le condizioni di mercato che influenzano il prezzo di negoziazione delle azioni ordinarie e delle azioni privilegiate di Serie A della Società; gli sviluppi normativi che riguardano gli asset digitali, tra cui l’emanazione e l’attuazione definitiva del GENIUS Act e delle altre proposte di legge in fase di approvazione e iniziative della SEC; la volatilità e l’imprevedibilità dei prezzi degli asset digitali; le prestazioni, l’affidabilità e la sicurezza delle operazioni di staking della Società; i rischi riguardanti i sistemi di IA e il relativo impatto sui mercati delle criptovalute; e il valore futuro di Bitcoin ed Ethereum. Le prestazioni future e i risultati futuri effettivi potrebbero differire notevolmente da quelli espressi nelle dichiarazioni previsionali. Le dichiarazioni previsionali sono soggette a numerose condizioni, molte delle quali esulano dal controllo di Bitmine, comprese quelle indicate nella sezione Fattori di rischio del modulo 10-K di Bitmine depositato presso la SEC il 21 novembre 2025, nonché in tutti gli altri documenti depositati presso la SEC, modificati o aggiornati di volta in volta. Le copie dei documenti depositati da Bitmine presso la SEC sono disponibili sul sito web della SEC all’indirizzo www.sec.gov. Bitmine non si assume alcun obbligo di aggiornare tali dichiarazioni in seguito a revisioni o modifiche successive alla data del presente comunicato, salvo quanto previsto dalla legge. 

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Michael Watts to be Elevated to Chief Executive Officer 

Announcement Marks Successful Completion of Highly Competitive Sale Process and Reflects Continued Conviction in the Business, its Leadership Team, and its Long-term Growth Prospects 

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (“Providence”), a leading middle-market private equity firm with deep sector expertise in media, communications, and education, and THE•TEAM (the “Company”), a leading global sports, music, and entertainment company, today announced an additional investment by Providence in the Company. The investment is designed to facilitate and provide capital for a transaction through which THE•TEAM will acquire founder Casey Wasserman’s remaining ownership interest in the Company (the “Transaction”). 

Today’s announcement marks the successful completion of a comprehensive sale process in which multiple rounds of bids were received from prospective buyers and investors. Through that process, Providence further strengthened its conviction in the THE•TEAM’s strategy, leadership, and long-term growth prospects and elected to deepen its investment in the business. 

Providence first invested in THE•TEAM in 2022 and has since partnered with the management team to drive significant organic and inorganic growth, and this outcome underscores Providence’s understanding of the Company’s differentiated position in the marketplace, its culture, and the strength of its client relationships. 

Wasserman, who founded the then-eponymous agency in 2002 and led its growth into a global marketing and talent representation business for over two decades, announced his decision to sell earlier this year. 

Michael Watts, who has served as President since 2014 and assumed day-to-day control of the Company in February, will be elevated to Chief Executive Officer of THE•TEAM, effective upon Transaction close. Mr. Watts has been an integral member of the Company’s leadership since its founding in 2002 and brings deep knowledge of the business and the Company’s strategy to the role. 

“We’re incredibly excited to further strengthen our partnership with THE•TEAM,” said Davis Noell, Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of North America at Providence. “The robust interest in the Company throughout this process only reinforced our belief in the business and enthusiasm for its next phase of growth. Our additional investment also reflects our conviction in the long-term growth in demand for in-person experiences across sports, music, and entertainment and the brands, talent, and partnerships that bring those moments to life.” 

“The truest measure of anything you build is whether it can thrive beyond you — and that was always my goal when I founded what was then called the Wasserman Media Group 24 years ago,” said Mr. Wasserman. “What began as a small agency with big ambitions is today a global leader. THE•TEAM is powered by extraordinary people and trusted by the world’s greatest talent, brands, and properties. I leave with pride in what we created together, gratitude for those who made it possible, and confidence in what comes next. Sports, music, and entertainment are the languages the whole world speaks, and THE•TEAM’s future is bright.”  

As the Company’s majority investor, Providence will continue to support organic growth and strategic M&A, providing the capital and partnership needed to expand THE•TEAM’s capabilities across sports, music, and entertainment, supporting the extraordinary talent, brands, and properties the Company is proud to represent. 

The Transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. 

AdvisorsJ.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Providence. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as Providence’s legal counsel. 

Moelis & Company LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to THE•TEAM. BDT & MSD Partners is serving as financial advisor to Casey Wasserman. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is serving as legal counsel to Casey Wasserman and THE•TEAM. 

About Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. is a leading middle-market private equity firm with deep sector expertise in media, communications and education focused on North America and Europe. Providence looks to invest in businesses that are benefiting from the long-term growth trends around experiences, learning, and connectivity by partnering with exceptional management teams to build enduring, scaled companies. Founded in 1989 in Providence, Rhode Island, the firm has invested over $40 billion across more than 180 portfolio companies with a transatlantic investment team based primarily in London, New York, and Boston. Through disciplined portfolio construction, prudent risk management, and a collaborative culture, the firm seeks to deliver strong results across market cycles. To learn more, please visit www.provequity.com. 

About THE•TEAMTHE•TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide.Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE•TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team. 

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Botta e risposta a distanza tra Nello Musumeci, ministro Protezione civile, ed Eugenio Giani, presidente Regione Toscana.

Musumeci a Firenze martedì 28 luglio all’incontro con l’Autorità di bacino Distretto Appennino Settentrionale. 

Presenti, tra gli altri, Gaia Checcucci, segretaria generale AdB, Francesca Ferrandino, prefetta di Firenze, Francesca Tonelli, presidente Anbi Liguria, Serena Stefani, vicepresidente Anbi Toscana, Alessandro Capecchi, consigliere regionale Fratelli d’Italia.

Musumeci, FdI, ha premesso come la Toscana sia “un territorio particolarmente fragile dal punto di vista del dissesto idrogeologico attraversato da una importante arteria fluviale che è ‘l’Arno”. Evidenziando come il sessantesimo anniversario dell’alluvione di Firenze debba essere ricordato “non soltanto un momento per rendere omaggio a chi non ce l’ha fatta, ma anche come riflessione sulla prevenzione strutturale e non”.

Poi il ministro: “La Toscana di risorse col mio governo ne ha avute. Dal 2023 a oggi da quando abbiamo dovuto registrare la prima alluvione, la Toscana ha avuto 459 milioni e 310mila euro con sei diversi provvedimenti durante il biennio in cui è rimasto vigente lo stato di emergenza nazionale che consente al commissario delegato, in questo caso al presidente di Regione, di poter operare agli interventi previsti dal codice di protezione civile in regime derogatorio. Significa che è avvantaggiato sul piano della celerità delle procedure perché si tratta di interventi che devono rimettere in equilibrio il territorio colpito”.

Quindi Musumeci: “La Toscana è una delle poche regioni italiane a non aver chiesto l’apertura dello stato di ricostruzione”.

Immediata la replica di Giani: “Siamo attualmente in stato di emergenza prorogato fino al 31 dicembre 2026, successivamente chiederemo lo stato di ricostruzione. Un iter degli interventi peraltro concordato a seguito di incontri costruttivi tra il Dipartimento della Protezione civile nazionale e quello della Regione Toscana di cui il ministro dovrebbe essere al corrente. Dopo il 31 dicembre sempre in maniera concordata procederemo con i passi ulteriori per lo stato di ricostruzione”.

Poi Giani, Pd, con una nota: “La Regione Toscana attraverso i suoi uffici tecnici ritiene opportuno ricostruire il quadro amministrativo e operativo relativo agli eventi alluvionali del novembre 2023.
Fin dall’immediata fase emergenziale, la Regione Toscana e la struttura commissariale hanno operato in stretto raccordo con il Dipartimento nazionale della Protezione civile, provvedendo alla ricognizione dei danni, alla definizione dei fabbisogni e alla programmazione degli interventi necessari al superamento della situazione di emergenza”.

Quindi: “Grazie alle attività istruttorie svolte, sono state progressivamente assegnate risorse statali per oltre 331 milioni di euro, alle quali si aggiungono 66 milioni di euro provenienti dal Fondo di Solidarietà dell’Unione Europea. Le risorse hanno consentito di finanziare gli interventi urgenti di cui alle lettere a) e b) dell’articolo 25 del decreto legislativo n. 1 del 2018, le misure di sostegno a cittadini e imprese previste dalla lettera c) e, successivamente, anche gli interventi strutturali di cui alla lettera d), riconducibili alla fase della ricostruzione e della riduzione permanente del rischio”.

“Per quanto riguarda il tema dello stato di ricostruzione, la Regione Toscana aveva risposto il 28 ottobre scorso alla richiesta del Ministro per la Protezione civile, rappresentando come, in quella fase, la priorità fosse garantire la continuità amministrativa e operativa degli interventi già programmati attraverso la proroga dello stato di emergenza e il successivo percorso di subentro nell’ordinario previsto dal Codice della Protezione civile. Su tale proposta è stata successivamente assunta una diversa determinazione da parte del Governo.
Tale valutazione, condivisa sul piano tecnico con gli uffici del Dipartimento nazionale della Protezione civile, nasceva dalla necessità di evitare qualsiasi rallentamento nell’attuazione delle opere e di accompagnare il completamento degli interventi attraverso uno strumento amministrativo già consolidato e pienamente operativo. La disciplina dello stato di ricostruzione (L. 40/2025) introdotta dal legislatore rappresenta infatti un istituto relativamente recente che, ad oggi, non risulta ancora applicato in contesti caratterizzati dalla complessità e dalle dimensioni dell’evento che ha interessato la Toscana nel novembre 2023″.

Prosegue Giani: “I risultati conseguiti in questi mesi confermano la validità dell’impostazione seguita. Come riconosciuto dallo stesso ministro, gli interventi stanno procedendo e le risorse assegnate risultano ampiamente programmate dagli enti attuatori, senza che si siano registrati rallentamenti riconducibili al quadro normativo adottato.
A conferma del percorso condiviso tra Regione e Dipartimento nazionale, il 14 luglio scorso il Capo del Dipartimento della Protezione civile, Fabio Ciciliano, ha firmato l’ordinanza finalizzata a favorire il rientro nell’ordinario a seguito degli eventi calamitosi del novembre 2023, prevedendo, ai sensi del decreto legislativo n. 1 del 2018, la possibilità di continuare ad avvalersi, per i sei mesi successivi, delle deroghe necessarie a garantire la prosecuzione degli interventi già avviati.
In questa fase la struttura commissariale guidata dal presidente Eugenio Giani e gli enti locali sono pienamente impegnati nel rispetto delle scadenze previste dal percorso di subentro, con l’obiettivo di assicurare il rapido avvio e completamento delle opere senza introdurre elementi di incertezza procedurale che possano rallentare investimenti e cantieri già programmati.

Conclude Giani: “La Regione Toscana accoglie comunque con favore la disponibilità manifestata dal ministro Musumeci sul tema della ricostruzione. Proprio in considerazione dell’approssimarsi della conclusione della fase di subentro nell’ordinario, nei prossimi giorni inoltreremo una richiesta formale al Governo per l’apertura del tavolo dedicato alla ricostruzione, così da definire con adeguato anticipo il percorso amministrativo successivo e consentire la piena operatività delle nuove misure a partire dal 14 gennaio 2027, data di scadenza del regime in deroga previsto per gli interventi post-evento”.

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