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7 hours ago
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Initiative to legalize adult cannabis use in Florida in 2026 qualifies for judicial review
Morgan Hill (center) from Safe & Smart Florida led the discussion with Leon County School Board member Darryl Jones (her immediate left) and former Democratic House Rep. Sean Shaw (immediate right) in Tampa on June 13, 2024. (Photo credit: Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix) Smart & Safe Florida, the political committee working to get a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults before the voters next year, has collected enough petition signatures to trigger a review of its ballot language and financial impact – a significant step toward ultimately getting the amendment before voters in 2026. Smart & Safe Florida has collected more than 377,000 signatures. That's well above the number required to trigger a state Supreme Court review. Specifically, at a minimum Smart & Safe Florida needed to collect 220,016 signatures — or 25% of the 880,062 valid signatures from registered voters, with a minimum of 8% coming from voters in at least half of the state's 28 congressional districts. A similar proposal to legalize recreational cannabis in 2024 known as Amendment 3 received 56% of the vote, short of the 60% required for passage. Following that electoral loss, Smart & Safe secured approval to launch its campaign for the 2026 election. The petition drive process comes at the same time that Smart & Safe Florida and other organizations are fighting a new law passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature last month that will make it significantly more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to make it on a ballot in Florida. Two weeks ago, Smart & Safe Florida and Florida Decides Healthcare, another group working to get a measure on the 2026 ballot, went before U.S. Federal District Judge Mark Walker to request that he block certain provisions of the law from taking effect – including the requirement that sponsors turn in completed petitions within 10 days after the voter signs the petition, a change from the previous deadline of 30 days. Tallahassee attorney Glenn Burhans Jr. said, prior to the new law taking effect, Smart & Safe Florida was collecting 78,000 signatures per week. Since the law took effect, he told Walker, the group was collecting between just 12,000 and 15,000 signatures per week. The next step in the process is for Florida Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier to submit the proposed amendment's ballot language to the Florida Supreme Court so it can begin its review. The court's review is limited to whether the amendment conforms to a single subject and whether the ballot summary is clear. When then Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody transmitted her letter to the Florida Court regarding Amendment 3 two years ago, she also informed the justices that she opposed the measure. Uthmeier will likely do the same when he sends his letter to the Supreme Court. He chaired a political committee a year ago called Keep Florida Clean that was formed to oppose the weed measure.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Star Copper Announces Uplisting to OTCQB Venture Market
VANCOUVER, BC / / May 28, 2025 / Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTC PINK:STCUF)(FWB:SOP) ("Star Copper" or the "Company"), a Canadian resource exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that its common shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, a U.S. trading platform operated by the OTC Markets Group in New York. The shares will commence trading on the OTCQB under the symbol "STCUF" as of market open on May 28, 2025. The Company will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "STCU" and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under "SOP". The uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market represents a significant milestone for Star Copper, improving visibility, transparency, and accessibility for U.S. investors. The OTCQB Venture Market is designed for early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies and is recognized for providing current public information and audited financials, enhancing investor confidence. "Uplisting to the OTCQB is an important step in our ongoing strategy to increase market awareness, expand our investor base in the United States, and provide current and potential shareholders with enhanced trading liquidity," said Darryl Jones, CEO of Star Copper Corp. "This improved listing reflects our commitment to strong corporate governance and transparency as we advance exploration at our flagship Star Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle." The OTCQB listing provides several benefits to U.S. investors, including streamlined access to real-time quotes and market data via the OTC Markets Group website and major financial platforms such as Bloomberg, Morningstar, and Yahoo Finance. For more information visit: About Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTC:STCUF)(FWB: SOP / WKN A416ME) Star Copper Corp. is a Canadian-based exploration and development company focused on developing high-potential copper projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company aims to advance its British Columbian flagship Star Project where significant exploration work including historical drilling has confirmed open mineralization at depth and in all directions. Star Copper's strategic plans include geological mapping and geophysical surveys to refine existing targets, diamond drilling programs to test high-priority zones, environmental baseline studies and permitting groundwork alongside data analysis and resource modeling to support a future NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate. The Company further plans to advance its Indata Project with follow-up drilling to expand on previous high-grade copper and gold intercepts, trenching and surface sampling to delineate mineralized zones, and infrastructure improvements for site accessibility and operations. With a commitment to sustainable development and value creation, Star Copper is positioned to support surging industrial demand to meet growing global electrification needs. For more information visit: and to sign up for free news alerts please go to or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn. On Behalf of the Board of Directors ~Darryl Jones~ Darryl JonesCEO, President & DirectorStar Copper Corp. Investor RelationsStar Copper info@ Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding improving visibility, transparency, and accessibility for U.S. investors. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to market conditions and the risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable law. SOURCE: Star Copper Corp. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Star Copper Mobilizes 2025 Summer Exploration Targeting Expansion of Existing Discovery
Company set to build asset value in prolific 'Golden Triangle' VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2025 / Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTC PINK:STCUF)(FWB:SOP) ('Star Copper' or the 'Company'), a Canadian resource exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that equipment and crew have been mobilized to shortly commence drilling and other exploration activities in the field. Today's news officially kicks off Star Copper's 2025 drill plans at its flagship asset, the Star Project, located in the heart of the prolific industry recognized 'Golden Triangle' of northwestern British Columbia. The Star Project spans 6,829 hectares and is 100% owned by Star Copper. The property, and this current exploration program, are fully permitted under a Multi-Year Area-Based (MYAB) Notice of Work, enabling current and future exploration. Situated in a tier-one jurisdiction, the project boasts over $10 million in historical exploration efforts, including geophysical and geochemical surveys, trenching, soil sampling, and more than 13,000 meters of drilling from 49 diamond drill holes, which have confirmed the presence of a calc-alkalic porphyry copper-gold system. The campaign builds upon a significant historical exploration database and incorporates newly reinterpreted magnetic data to guide the next phase of high-impact drilling. Additionally, the Company will be looking to test the contiguous Star North and Star East claims through targeted sampling and trenching to confirm the geotechnical work which indicates similar characteristics to the Star Main deposit. Darryl Jones, Star Copper's CEO, comments, 'Embarking on our maiden program at Star is an exciting time for our shareholders, as this property has remained amazingly untouched in more than a decade. Our team's efforts to-date lead us to believe that the Star Project holds significant potential based on the inherent mineralization characteristics and geological trend data evident throughout the property. We are very eager to advance the Star North and East projects to further deliver potentially new discoveries aimed at unlocking the true value of the Star Project for our company, stakeholders, and shareholders alike.' 2025 Exploration Overview The fully funded $2.5 million campaign is scheduled to run until August 15, 2025, and incorporates a strategic plan already underway with the field crew currently moving to build a base camp supported by full onsite logistical capabilities. Once established, the team will situate new drill pads to undertake a 3,500-metre diamond drill core sampling program based on six drill holes with an additional 650 metres of contingency drilling allocated. Key program objectives include: Expanding the known mineralized envelope of the Star Main zone Testing deeper porphyry potential and structural offsets Following up on mineralization associated with the recently modeled Star Fault Drill Targeting Basis The program will utilize integrated 3D inversion modeling of 2013 airborne magnetic data, which was completed by Ronacher MacKenzie Geoscience. The new geophysical interpretation, along with trench mapping and core analysis, has confirmed a complex left-lateral strike-slip system and defined key structural features identified as: The Star Fault: A mineralized thrust-related structure that segments higher-grade mineralization in the northeast and offsets deeper mineralization to the southwest. The Dick Creek Fault and Hackett Valley Fault: Large-scale regional fault corridors that outline the structural controls of mineral emplacement. The refined modeling is being used to position drill holes to test both near-surface and deep mineralization, including areas previously untested by drilling. Selected Drill Targets for 2025 The planned holes include follow-ups on the following successful historical intercepts: Hole S025: 200m @ 0.49% Cu, 0.24 g/t Au Hole S027: 263m @ 0.39% Cu, 0.12 g/t Au Hole S029: 81m @ 0.35% Cu, 0.18 g/t Au Hole S040: 120m @ 0.36% Cu, 0.13 g/t Au Hole S023: 100m @ 0.47% Cu, 0.19 g/t Au Historic Collar Table UTM 9N HOLE ID Easting Northing Elevation Depth Azimuth Dip S023 339876 6458313 1140 293 45 -80 S025 339933 6458268 1127 410 270 -85 S027 339749 6458236 1104 598 0 -90 S029 339814 6458170 1072 470 30 -75 S040 339696 6458304 1108 472 0 -90 Please refer to the Company's February 26, 2025 technical report on the Star Project for more information in respect of the project, including historical drilling, available under the Company's profile at Once constructed, the new drill pads will also test untested magnetic anomalies, soil geochemical highs, and deep extensions of chargeability zones with the goal of expanding the known deposit at Star, both laterally as well to depth. Drill holes have not exceeded 660m in previous programs but the mineralization down hole shows the potential for much deeper targeting. The extensive supergene zone discovered at surface is exceptionally rare and the Company is excited to enhance the historic drilling with its own program this summer. Qualified Person Jeremy Hanson, P. Geo., a Qualified Person as that term is defined under NI 43-101, is an advisor to the Company and has reviewed and approved the technical aspects of this news release. About Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTC PINK:STCUF)(FWB:SOP / WKN A416ME) Star Copper Corp. is a Canadian-based exploration and development company focused on developing high-potential copper projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company aims to advance its British Columbian flagship Star Project where significant exploration work including historical drilling has confirmed open mineralization at depth and in all directions. Star Copper's strategic plans include geological mapping and geophysical surveys to refine existing targets, diamond drilling programs to test high-priority zones,environmental baseline studies and permitting groundworkalongside data analysis and resource modeling to support a future NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate. The Company further plans to advance its Indata Project with follow-up drilling to expand on previous high-grade copper and gold intercepts, trenching and surface sampling to delineate mineralized zones,and infrastructure improvements for site accessibility and operations. With a commitment to sustainable development and value creation, Star Copper is positioned to pursue its goal of supporting surging industrial demand to meet growing global electrification needs. For more information visit: and to sign up for free news alerts please go to , or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn. On Behalf of the Board of Directors ~Darryl Jones~ Darryl Jones CEO, President & Director Star Copper Corp. Investor Relations Star Copper Corp. Email: [email protected] Web: Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as 'will', 'may', 'should', 'anticipate', 'expects' and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed exploration of the Star Project. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to market conditions and the risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by applicable law. SOURCE: Star Copper Corp. press release
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Star Copper Plans Discovery Expansion Work At Star Project
--Company to advance discovery and test adjacent targets VANCOUVER, BC / / May 20, 2025 / Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTC PINK:STCUF)(FWB:PP0) ("Star Copper" or the "Company") a Canadian resource sector exploration and development company is pleased to provide an overview of exploration and discovery expansion plans at its flagship asset, the Star Project, located in the heart of the industry recognized 'Golden Triangle' of British Columbia. Project Overview The Star Project spans 6,829 hectares and is 100% owned by Star Copper. The property is fully permitted under a Multi-Year Area-Based (MYAB) Notice of Work, enabling near-term and future exploration. Situated in a tier-one jurisdiction, the Star Project boasts over $10 million in historical exploration work, including geophysical and geochemical surveys, trenching, soil sampling, and more than 13,000 meters of drilling from 49 diamond drill holes, confirming the presence of a calc-alkalic porphyry copper-gold system. Darryl Jones, Star Copper's CEO, comments, "Having sat idle for years, the Star Project is one of Canada's best kept secrets. Given the massive historical data set, stellar drilling results, proven copper discovery and significant attractive analogous look-alike porphyries on the property, we are yet to identify another project throughout the entire region with as much potential as found at the Star Project. Our dedicated team is committed to defining the scope and scale of the existing discovery, in addition to making additional discoveries on the nearby look-alike showings." Previous Discovery: Star Main Historic drilling at the Star Main zone has confirmed a robust mineralized system open in all directions, including at depth. The Star Project exhibits classic porphyry-style alteration and mineralization over a broad area. The Star Main target has a preserved supergene oxide zone at surface, which is confirmed by several high-grade intercepts (See Table 1 below). The surface oxidized zone above the primary sulphide mineralization is dominated by malachite and azurite with local native copper, chalcocite and tenorite. Mineralization was intersected in several holes enlarging the known high grade secondary material. Known mineralization has shown a steeply dipping pipe but the center or bornite zone has not been encountered. The Star Main target holds immense potential to grow laterally and at depth and the Company intends to test those in the proposed upcoming field program. Table 1 - Highlighted Drill Results - Star Main Zone Hole ID Interval (m) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) S024 312.16 0.37 0.24 0.69 S025 269 0.42 0.198 0.61 S026 263 0.35 0.15 0.78 S027 72.00 (@504-576m) 0.27 0.1 0.57 S045 64 1.12 0.593 1.3 S049 324 0.44 0.219 0.74 The long intercepts, shown above, demonstrate the continuity and scale of copper-gold mineralization within the Star Main zone. See detailed results at the Company's website. Figure 1 - Core Box SO45 1-2 12.62-18.20m azurite and malachite mineralization in supergene zone at surface High-Impact Discovery Targets: Star North & Star East In addition to the Star Main discovery, the Star North and Star East areas of mineralization exhibit all the same geological characteristics with large geochemical and geophysical signatures positioning the Company for a robust year of work ahead. Star North Located approximately 1 kilometer northeast of Star Main, Star North is a large, undrilled porphyry target. It features a 500 x 700-meter-wide zone of strong IP chargeability, magnetic anomalies, and multi-element soil enrichment (Cu, Au, Ag, Mo, Zn, Pb). The geological setting closely mirrors that of Star Main, with similar structural features and alteration. Star North represents a rare, near-surface opportunity to uncover a new copper-gold system immediately adjacent to a known deposit. Star East Positioned roughly 1 kilometer east-southeast of Star Main, Star East covers a 500 x 500-meter-wide anomaly defined by IP chargeability and multi-element soil geochemistry. Surface trenching has confirmed mineralization, yet the area remains entirely untested by drilling and is open in all directions. With geophysical and geochemical signatures consistent with Star Main, Star East is viewed as a top-tier drill-ready target with significant expansion potential. Strategic Outlook Star North and Star East are considered two of the most compelling greenfield discovery targets on the property. Their proximity to Star Main, coupled with strong technical signatures and a lack of historical drilling, presents a unique opportunity for significant new discoveries within one of Canada's most productive mining regions. Star Copper's exploration strategy is focused on: Expanding and deepening the existing Star Main zone. Testing high-potential targets across the Star North and Star East areas of interest. This multipronged approach is designed to unlock the broader district-scale potential of the Star Project and positions Star Copper as a leading copper-gold explorer in the Golden Triangle region. The Company anticipates mobilizing drilling equipment and crews to the Star Project in the coming days and looks forward to providing regular progress updates over the coming weeks ahead. Qualified Person Jeremy Hanson, P. Geo., a Qualified Person as that term is defined under NI 43-101, is an advisor to the Company and has reviewed and approved the technical aspects of this news release. About Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU)(OTC:STCUF)(FWB:PP0) Star Copper Corp. is a Canadian-based exploration and development company focused on advancing high-potential copper projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions. With a commitment to sustainable development and value creation, Star Copper is positioned to support surging industrial demand to meet growing global electrification needs. For more information visit: and to sign up for free news alerts please go to or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn. Please also refer to the Company's current technical report on the Star Project, available under the Company's profile at On Behalf of the Board of Directors ~Darryl Jones~ Darryl JonesCEO, President & DirectorStar Copper Corp. Invictus Investor RelationsEmail: walter@ +1(604) 306-8477Web: Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to the prospective nature of the Company's assets and the Company's proposed summer exploration activities. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include but are not limited to market conditions and the risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements included as expressly required by applicable law. SOURCE: Star Copper Corp. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's emergency management coordinator says he didn't make proper notifications about absence during storms
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who serves as the city's emergency management coordinator, concedes he didn't properly notify Pittsburgh City Controller Rachael Heisler or Pittsburgh City Council that he was out of town when last week's storms hit. Jones told KDKA that he's sorry for the lapse, but Heisler still has concerns about the city's response to the storm. Where was the city's emergency management coordinator? The storms on April 29 caused more damage and havoc than any other in memory. But Jones, the person in charge of coordinating the city's response, was in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Heisler says his failure to make the required notifications raises serious questions. "Everybody's entitled to be on vacation or tending to personal responsibilities," she said. "But this was an emergency in the city, and the emergency management coordinator was not here. Why wasn't the public notified? Why weren't city leaders notified? And who stepped in the absence of that position?" Jones fell on his sword and accepted the blame for not notifying Heisler or the council. "That's an error on my part," Jones said. "I've been doing this for over four years now, and I didn't realize I was supposed to notify the controller and council. So, my apologies for that." Fire Chief Jones makes an extra $10,000 a year to also serve as the city's emergency coordinator. But he was attending a national fire chiefs conference in Myrtle Beach and decided not to come back to Pittsburgh, staying in phone contact and putting Deputy Coordinator Adam Ameel in charge. "Adam did a fantastic job managing the incident in my absence," Jones said. But council members say they didn't know who was in charge or who to contact. "For a lot of people, we're the boots on the ground that residents are talking to, not necessarily going to the mayor's office," Councilman Bob Charland said. "My phone's been blowing up with calls about trees and roadways and things like that." While Duquesne Light fielded most of the complaints about power outages, the city has been taken to task for not clearing trees that stayed down for days. Sources say prior to the storm, it had been the policy of the Public Works Department not to clear trees covered with wires. But as the week went on, firefighters with so-called "hot sticks" identified those with live wires and the others safe to be removed. "We were not prepared to handle all of those downed trees, all of the electrical issues that happened," Heisler said. "And when you factor all of those things in with the fact that the emergency management coordinator wasn't in town, it begs the question, who was in charge?" Chief Jones says he will learn from his mistake, and the city will conduct a thorough review of its response to the storm. Both say they will be better prepared in the future.
