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RTÉ News
11 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Michael Farrelly, Bori Akinola, Marcus Lawlor and Israel Olatunde set new Irish record in 4x100m relay
A new national record has been set in the men's 4x100m relay. The relay team, consisting of Michael Farrelly, Bori Akinola, Marcus Lawlor and Israel Olatunde set the record in a time of 38.92 seconds while finishing second at the World Continental Tour Meet in Switzerland on Saturday. The previous record of 39.26 was set by John McAdorey, Gary Ryan, Tom Comyns and Paul Brizzel at the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000. Previous relay recorder hold Tom Comyns took to X to congratulate the team. Congrats to the Irish 4x100m relay team who broke our 25 national record today. Delighted to see the record broken. Well done to Michael Farrelly, Bori Akinola, Marcus Lawler, Israel Olatunde. Below picture of team from 2000. @irishathletics — Tommy Comyns PhD, OLY (@comyns_tommy) June 21, 2025
India Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Mary Kom confirms divorce with husband, denies affair rumours in official statement
Indian Olympic medallist boxer Mary Kom, through an official statement issued by her advocate, confirmed that she and her husband, Karung Onkholer, had legally divorced on December 20, 2023. The announcement comes amid growing rumours and online speculation linking Mary Kom to her business associate, Hitesh Choudhary. Dismissing these claims, Mary Kom categorically denied any extramarital affair and clarified that her separation from Onkholer was mutual and had been in place for nearly two Whom It May Concern Dr. M C Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) April 30, 2025advertisement'In the light of these speculative and incorrect media reports, I wish to issue the following clarifications: Ms. M.C. Mary Kom and Mr. Onkholer (Onler) Kom are no longer married and they have finalized their divorce by mutual consent under KOM CUSTOMARY LAW on December 20 2023, in the presence of both family members and leaders of the clan as the adjudicating authorities." the statement read.'The rumours regarding my client's relationship involvement with Mr. Hitesh Choudhary or being in a relationship with another boxer's husband, are categorically denied and should not be propagated by any media platform." the statement added.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bullion Gold Grants Option on Its Bousquet Project to Olympio Metals
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2025) - Bullion Gold Resources Corp. (TSXV: BGD) ("Bullion Gold" or "the Company") announces the signing of a letter of intent with Olympio Metals (ASX: OLY), allowing the latter to acquire up to 80% of the Bousquet gold project, located in Abitibi, Quebec. A strategic project in Abitibi The Bousquet gold project, wholly owned by Bullion Gold, comprises 71 mining cells covering 2,369 hectares. It hosts several gold showings along an east-west trending corridor of approximately 2.5 km, close to major mining infrastructure. Historical exploration has reached a depth of 300 m, while neighboring mines (Westwood, La Ronde and Lapa) have revealed high gold grades at depths of over 1,200 m. Located over 8 km along the world-renowned Cadillac-Larder Lake fault, the project is at the heart of an exceptional mining environment where over 100 million ounces of gold have already been extracted. Several operating mines (Westwood, La Ronde, Canadian Malartic, Macassa) and projects under development (Galloway, Wasamac, Kerr Addison, Heva) are present there. "We consider this agreement to be very favourable for our shareholders. It will allow us to focus our efforts on our vast Bodo project, north of Chibougamau, which covers 410 km² and has strong potential in nickel, copper, zinc, cobalt, lithium, gold and silver. According to MRNF data, this project could host a copper porphyry, a VMS-type deposit or a classic polymetallic deposit," said Mr. Guy Morissette, CEO of Bullion Gold. Option Agreement Details To obtain up to an 80% interest in the Bousquet project, Olympio Metals will: Invest $2 million in exploration work. Pay a total of $1.25 million in cash and shares. Manage the exploration work. Ultimately, Bullion Gold will retain a 20% undivided interest. Term of the agreement for 51% interest Olympio will pay Bullion Gold: Upon approval by the authorities: $100,000 in cash $50,000 in OLY shares Deferred payments: Year 2: $100,000 in cash + $50,000 in OLY shares Year 3: $150,000 in cash + $50,000 in OLY shares Conditions for an additional 29% Years 4 to 6: $50,000/year in cash + $25,000/year in OLY shares Year 7: $150,000 in cash + $75,000 in OLY shares Year 8: $200,000 in cash + $100,000 in OLY shares All issued shares will be subject to a 4-month voluntary escrow. Formation of a Joint Venture (JVA) If OLY decides to exit the project once it has acquired 51% of the project, a joint venture will be formed and: Bullion will become the operator and will automatically obtain 51% in the project. Olympio's interest will be reduced to 49%. The project will continue to be developed on a pro rata basis with standard dilution factors. Performance Bonuses (43-101) Olympio will pay the following bonuses based on indicated gold resources or Eq: $1.50/ounce up to 250,000 ounces (max. $375,000) $1.00/ounce from 250,001 to 500,000 ounces (max. $625,000 including above) $0.50/ounce beyond 500,000 ounces (no maximum) Exercise of the Option Olympio may exercise the option at any time for 8 years, subject to: A progressive exploration investment (at a rate of $2 million over 8 years). Payment of the defined consideration. Satisfaction of conditions precedent (due diligence, regulatory approvals, etc.). Bullion Gold Residual Rights Olympio will provide financing for the project until initial production. Bullion will retain a right of first refusal on the sale of its interest. If Olympio purchases the remaining 20%, Bullion will receive a 2% net smelter royalty (1% can be bought back for $1 million). This press release was read and approved by Gilles Laverdière, director, and Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101. About Bullion Gold Resources Bullion Gold is involved in the identification, exploration and development of viable mineral properties in the province of Quebec. The Company is developing the 100% owned Bousquet and Bodo SM projects. For more information, visit For further information, please contact: Guy MorissettePresident and CEOgmorissette@ Other Information The TSX Venture Exchange and its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts no responsibility for the veracity or accuracy of its content. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "would", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Corporation. Although Bullion Gold believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Bullion Gold can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to several factors and risks. In addition to other risks that may affect the forward-looking statements in this press release are those set out in the Corporation's management discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, which are available on the Corporation's profile at The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Bullion Gold undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
