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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Bamboo cultivation workshop held at Ajara; Project to be implemented soon
Kolhapur: In Maharashtra's Ajara, two social science research institutes are planning to implement a bamboo cultivation project to boost income of farmers' over the next five years. The idea is to do so by enhancing traditional bamboo productivity and cultivation through scientific methods. A workshop was conducted with over 300 farmers from Ajara and Chandgad tehsil on Sunday to educate them on the project. The Institute for Social and Economic Change (Isec) Bengaluru will implement the project funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi in four Indian states namely Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, were selected for the study. Addressing farmers in the worskshop by Isec and Ajara Bamboo Cluster Foundation, Ajara tehsildar Sameer Mane said: "Central govt has reached the doorsteps of farmers through the bamboo project being implemented in Ajara. Farmers should take advantage and achieve their economic progress." "To increase traditional bamboo productivity and provide sustainable income to farmers, bamboo cultivation and value addition will be encouraged using scientific methods. The organisation will work for farmers in Ajara and Chandgad tehsils for the next five years," ICSSR project head and researcher Dr Vilas Jadhav said. He added: "India is the second largest country in bamboo production after China. It is an environment-friendly and sustainable resource available in India. Bamboo plant is gaining attention as a plant of global interest due to its values and wide range of usage for human beings." Executive director of Isec and professor Dr Pramod Kumar said the long-term study aims at identifying the determining factors motivating bamboo cultivation on private land. "The goal is to estimate cost and returns on bamboo raised on private land at different stages of growth and to assess biotechnological interventions for improving bamboo cultivation to raise farmers' income," He said. Researchers will also attempt to mobilise local farmers, promoters and sympathisers, through govt and non-govt organisations and small help groups in the regions under study to adopt bamboo crop. Farmers will be provided technical support in collaboration with Agricultural Science Institutions/Universities, Agro Economic Research Centres, etc., said agriculture officer Kiran Patil was also present at the workshop.
Hans India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Gujarat mango exports surpass 3,000 MT in five years, Kesar variety in high demand abroad
Ahmedabad: Gujarat's mango exports have steadily grown over the past five years, with the state exporting 856 metric tonnes in 2024–25, taking the total to more than 3,000 metric tonnes since 2019, government officials said on Monday. The mangoes have been shipped to several international markets, including the US and South Africa, with the Kesar variety drawing particular demand due to its distinct flavour and aroma, according to official information by the Gujarat government. According to state Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel, mango cultivation now covers around 1.77 lakh hectares in Gujarat, accounting for 37 per cent of the state's total fruit cultivation area. Major mango-producing districts include Valsad, Navsari, Gir Somnath, Kutch and Surat, with Valsad alone reporting more than 38,000 hectares under mango farming in 2024–25. The state's export process is supported by the Gujarat Agro Radiation Processing Facility in Bavla, near Ahmedabad. The unit handled 224 metric tonnes of irradiated Kesar mangoes this year and has processed a total of 805 metric tonnes over five years. Certified by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the Bavla facility is Gujarat's first and India's fourth such unit. Before it became operational, farmers had to send their produce to Mumbai for irradiation, increasing transport costs and spoilage. The facility now allows mangoes to be processed, packed, and exported directly from Ahmedabad. It is part of a broader infrastructure push that includes an integrated pack house and a perishable air cargo terminal, all managed by the Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation. This setup has improved shelf life, reduced wastage, and cut costs for mango growers, contributing to a more efficient export pipeline. Mango farming is a significant horticultural activity in Gujarat, particularly in districts like Valsad, Navsari, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, and Bhavnagar. The state is known for its premium varieties, especially the Kesar mango from the Gir region, which has a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. As of 2024, Gujarat cultivates mangoes on over 1.3 lakh hectares of land, producing more than 10 lakh metric tonnes annually. Around 75,000 to 80,000 farmers are engaged in mango cultivation across the state. The state government and agricultural universities offer support through schemes, training, and export facilitation.
Business Upturn
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
First of Two Drill Rigs Arrives at the Mercur Gold Project
TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revival Gold Inc. (TSXV: RVG, OTCQX: RVLGF) ('Revival Gold' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce the arrival of the first of two drilling rigs on site at the Company's Mercur Gold Project ('Mercur' or, the 'Project') located in Utah, U.S.A. Revival Gold's 2025 drilling program at Mercur has commenced. The program includes 3,000 meters of HQ and PQ core drilling to support future metallurgical and geotechnical testing and a further 10,000 meters of RC drilling to upgrade and potentially expand on the Project's Mineral Resources (see the Company's Preliminary Economic Assessment NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Mercur Gold Project, Tooele & Utah Counties, Utah, USA prepared by Kappes, Cassidy & Associates, and RESPEC Company LLC dated May 2nd, 2025, (the, 'PEA') for further details). The first rig to arrive on site is a core drilling rig contracted from Alford Drilling LLC. Planned core drilling is expected to be completed over the course of the next three to four months. Sample material will be collected and analyzed for gold and multi-element geochemistry before being sized and composited into samples for metallurgical testing. The objective is to augment and expand on existing metallurgical test data with variability testing on different size fractions across geographically distributed sites within the known Mineral Resource. Select samples will also be analyzed for geotechnical properties such as rock strength. A second, RC, drill rig contracted from Boart Longyear is slated to arrive later this month. 60-75 drill RC holes are planned for the Rover, Main and South Mercur deposit areas over the course of the next five to six months. The primary objective of these holes is to support the development of a Preliminary Feasibility Study in 2026. Several of these holes will sample historical waste rock fill material originally mined during open pit operations in the 1980's and 90's. This material is currently assumed to be waste in the PEA (with no potential recoverable gold value). However, recent data (including drill hole EN070 which intersected 0.73 g/t Au over 93 meters in waste rock fill, see PEA for further details) suggests that the material may contain appreciable gold. While further study is needed, waste rock fill has been identified as an important potential additional value catalyst at Mercur (see PEA for further details). 'We anticipate significantly more exploration and development news from Revival Gold's field activities this year', said Hugh Agro, President & CEO. 'With two drilling rigs secured for Mercur and a third planned for Beartrack-Arnett later this year, Revival Gold's 2025 field season has the potential to be our most productive to date', added Agro. The Mercur property includes interests optioned from Barrick Resources (USA) Inc. and others as summarized in the PEA. With the expected increase in news flow referenced above, Revival Gold further announces the extension of the Company's marketing services agreement ('Agreement') with Resource Stock Digest ('RSD') first announced March 20th, 2025, pursuant to an amendment to the Agreement dated July 1, 2025 (the 'Amended Agreement'). The Amended Agreement provides for an initial term of three months and may be extended for a period of up to one year at the discretion of the Company. Under the terms of the Amended Agreement, the Company shall pay RSD US$100,000 per quarter paid in advance of each quarter commencing July 1st, 2025 for marketing and advertising services. RSD is owned and operated by Gerardo Del Real and Nick Hodge, both shareholders of the Company. As at the date of the Agreement, the aggregate holdings of Mr. Del Real and Mr. Hodge represent less than 2% of the issued shares of Revival Gold. RSD and Messrs. Del Real and Hodge are at arm's-length to the Company. The Amended Agreement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Qualified Persons Technical information included in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr. John Meyer, a QP and Vice President, Engineering and Development for the Company, and Mr. Dan Pace, RM SME, a QP and Chief Geologist for the Company. About Revival Gold Inc. Revival Gold is one of the largest, pure gold mine developers in the United States. The Company is advancing development of the Mercur Gold Project in Utah and mine permitting preparations and ongoing exploration at the Beartrack-Arnett Gold Project located in Idaho. Revival Gold is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol 'RVG' and trades on the OTCQX Market under the ticker symbol 'RVLGF'. The Company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with its exploration and development office located in Salmon, Idaho. For further information, please contact: Hugh Agro, President & CEO or Lisa Ross, Vice President & CFO Telephone: (416) 366-4100 or Email: [email protected] Cautionary Statement Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, 'forward-looking statements'). Forward-looking statements are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as 'believes', 'anticipates', 'expects', 'estimates', 'may', 'could', 'would', 'will', or 'plan'. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties, and other factors involved with forward-looking statements could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements with respect to the Company's exploration and development activities, that the Company's contemplated drill program will include 3,000 meters of HQ and PQ core drilling to support future metallurgical and geotechnical testing and a further 10,000 meters of RC drilling to upgrade and potentially expand on the Project's Mineral Resources, the timing, scale, scope and objectives of the planned drill program at the Project, the potential for drilling to support a preliminary feasibility study and the timing thereof, the Company's plan to secure a drill rig for Beartrack-Arnett later this year, the potential for Revival Gold's 2025 field season to be the Company's most productive to date, the goals and expected outcomes of the planned drill program at Mercur; and the planned drill program at Beartrack-Arnett. Forward-looking statements and information involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indicators of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information, including, but not limited to: the Company's ability to finance the development of its mineral properties; uncertainty as to whether there will ever be production at the Company's mineral exploration and development properties; risks related to the Company's ability to commence production at the projects and generate material revenues or obtain adequate financing for its planned exploration and development activities; uncertainties relating to the assumptions underlying resource and reserve estimates; mining and development risks, including risks related to infrastructure, accidents, equipment breakdowns, labour disputes, bad weather, non-compliance with environmental and permit requirements or other unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in development, construction or production; the geology, grade and continuity of the Company's mineral deposits; the uncertainties involving success of exploration, development and mining activities; permitting timelines; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; unanticipated reclamation expenses; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and geological tests and the estimation of reserves and resources; unexpected cost increases in estimated capital and operating costs; the need to obtain permits and government approvals; material adverse changes, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, refer to other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's public filings with Canadian securities regulators, including its most recent annual information form and management's discussion and analysis, available at The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the matters discussed above. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. 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Hamilton Spectator
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
First of Two Drill Rigs Arrives at the Mercur Gold Project
TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revival Gold Inc. (TSXV: RVG, OTCQX: RVLGF) ('Revival Gold' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce the arrival of the first of two drilling rigs on site at the Company's Mercur Gold Project ('Mercur' or, the 'Project') located in Utah, U.S.A. Revival Gold's 2025 drilling program at Mercur has commenced. The program includes 3,000 meters of HQ and PQ core drilling to support future metallurgical and geotechnical testing and a further 10,000 meters of RC drilling to upgrade and potentially expand on the Project's Mineral Resources (see the Company's Preliminary Economic Assessment NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Mercur Gold Project, Tooele & Utah Counties, Utah, USA prepared by Kappes, Cassidy & Associates, and RESPEC Company LLC dated May 2nd, 2025, (the, 'PEA') for further details). The first rig to arrive on site is a core drilling rig contracted from Alford Drilling LLC. Planned core drilling is expected to be completed over the course of the next three to four months. Sample material will be collected and analyzed for gold and multi-element geochemistry before being sized and composited into samples for metallurgical testing. The objective is to augment and expand on existing metallurgical test data with variability testing on different size fractions across geographically distributed sites within the known Mineral Resource. Select samples will also be analyzed for geotechnical properties such as rock strength. A second, RC, drill rig contracted from Boart Longyear is slated to arrive later this month. 60-75 drill RC holes are planned for the Rover, Main and South Mercur deposit areas over the course of the next five to six months. The primary objective of these holes is to support the development of a Preliminary Feasibility Study in 2026. Several of these holes will sample historical waste rock fill material originally mined during open pit operations in the 1980's and 90's. This material is currently assumed to be waste in the PEA (with no potential recoverable gold value). However, recent data (including drill hole EN070 which intersected 0.73 g/t Au over 93 meters in waste rock fill, see PEA for further details) suggests that the material may contain appreciable gold. While further study is needed, waste rock fill has been identified as an important potential additional value catalyst at Mercur (see PEA for further details). 'We anticipate significantly more exploration and development news from Revival Gold's field activities this year', said Hugh Agro, President & CEO. 'With two drilling rigs secured for Mercur and a third planned for Beartrack-Arnett later this year, Revival Gold's 2025 field season has the potential to be our most productive to date', added Agro. The Mercur property includes interests optioned from Barrick Resources (USA) Inc. and others as summarized in the PEA. With the expected increase in news flow referenced above, Revival Gold further announces the extension of the Company's marketing services agreement ('Agreement') with Resource Stock Digest ('RSD') first announced March 20th, 2025, pursuant to an amendment to the Agreement dated July 1, 2025 (the 'Amended Agreement'). The Amended Agreement provides for an initial term of three months and may be extended for a period of up to one year at the discretion of the Company. Under the terms of the Amended Agreement, the Company shall pay RSD US$100,000 per quarter paid in advance of each quarter commencing July 1st, 2025 for marketing and advertising services. RSD is owned and operated by Gerardo Del Real and Nick Hodge, both shareholders of the Company. As at the date of the Agreement, the aggregate holdings of Mr. Del Real and Mr. Hodge represent less than 2% of the issued shares of Revival Gold. RSD and Messrs. Del Real and Hodge are at arm's-length to the Company. The Amended Agreement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Qualified Persons Technical information included in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr. John Meyer, a QP and Vice President, Engineering and Development for the Company, and Mr. Dan Pace, RM SME, a QP and Chief Geologist for the Company. About Revival Gold Inc. Revival Gold is one of the largest, pure gold mine developers in the United States. The Company is advancing development of the Mercur Gold Project in Utah and mine permitting preparations and ongoing exploration at the Beartrack-Arnett Gold Project located in Idaho. Revival Gold is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol 'RVG' and trades on the OTCQX Market under the ticker symbol 'RVLGF'. The Company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with its exploration and development office located in Salmon, Idaho. For further information, please contact: Hugh Agro, President & CEO or Lisa Ross, Vice President & CFO Telephone: (416) 366-4100 or Email: info@ Cautionary Statement Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, 'forward-looking statements'). Forward-looking statements are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as 'believes', 'anticipates', 'expects', 'estimates', 'may', 'could', 'would', 'will', or 'plan'. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties, and other factors involved with forward-looking statements could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements with respect to the Company's exploration and development activities, that the Company's contemplated drill program will include 3,000 meters of HQ and PQ core drilling to support future metallurgical and geotechnical testing and a further 10,000 meters of RC drilling to upgrade and potentially expand on the Project's Mineral Resources, the timing, scale, scope and objectives of the planned drill program at the Project, the potential for drilling to support a preliminary feasibility study and the timing thereof, the Company's plan to secure a drill rig for Beartrack-Arnett later this year, the potential for Revival Gold's 2025 field season to be the Company's most productive to date, the goals and expected outcomes of the planned drill program at Mercur; and the planned drill program at Beartrack-Arnett. Forward-looking statements and information involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indicators of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information, including, but not limited to: the Company's ability to finance the development of its mineral properties; uncertainty as to whether there will ever be production at the Company's mineral exploration and development properties; risks related to the Company's ability to commence production at the projects and generate material revenues or obtain adequate financing for its planned exploration and development activities; uncertainties relating to the assumptions underlying resource and reserve estimates; mining and development risks, including risks related to infrastructure, accidents, equipment breakdowns, labour disputes, bad weather, non-compliance with environmental and permit requirements or other unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in development, construction or production; the geology, grade and continuity of the Company's mineral deposits; the uncertainties involving success of exploration, development and mining activities; permitting timelines; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; unanticipated reclamation expenses; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and geological tests and the estimation of reserves and resources; unexpected cost increases in estimated capital and operating costs; the need to obtain permits and government approvals; material adverse changes, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, refer to other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's public filings with Canadian securities regulators, including its most recent annual information form and management's discussion and analysis, available at . The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Injured walker rescued from Ayrshire hillside
An injured walker was rescued from Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran on Monday afternoon, July 7. An injured walker was rescued from an Ayrshire hillside on Monday. Volunteers from the Arran Mountain Rescue Team were called out following the incident which occurred shortly before 12.40pm. A walker had become injured in the Glen Rosa area and was unable to make their way back down the hillside. Responding quickly to the call out, volunteers made their way to the scene on the east side of the glen. All-terrain vehicles including an Agro and quad bike were deployed due to the remote and challenging location. Once on scene, the rescue team assessed the situation and formed a plan to get the injured walker off the hillside. They transported the casualty safely off the hillside and into the care of an awaiting ambulance. A spokesperson for Arran Mountain Rescue Team said: "The team were called out at approximately 12.40pm to assist an injured walker on the east side of Glen Rosa. "Team members deployed on to the hill in the team Argo cats and quad bike to provide assistance. "The casualty was quickly located, assessed and transported safely down to an awaiting ambulance."
