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West Australian
23-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Prominent Kalgoorlie-Boulder businessman Ashok Parekh appointed chair of junior explorer OzAurum Resources
Prominent Kalgoorlie-Boulder businessman Ashok Parekh has been appointed non-executive chair of OzAurum Resources, a Goldfields-headquartered junior explorer with projects in the region as well as Brazil. The moved reunites Mr Parekh, also the non-executive chair of emerging mid-tier gold miner Horizon Minerals, with Andrew Pumphrey, who founded OzAurum in February 2021. Mr Pumphrey said Mr Parekh's deep industry knowledge, extensive network within the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region and the wider mining and resources sector, and proven commercial acumen made him an exceptional strategic appointment for OzAurum at this pivotal time. 'I have known and worked with Ashok for many years and his experience in gold exploration and mining will be invaluable as we progress our projects,' Mr Pumphrey, who is the managing director and chief executive of OzAurum, said. Mr Parekh's arrival sees Jeffrey Williams step down as chair, a position he has occupied since the company's inception. Mr Williams will continue in his role as non-executive director. OzAurum has two gold projects 130km north-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder — Mulgabbie North and Patricia. The company's website said it was exploring 8km of strike at Mulgabbie North, which is next to Northern Star Resources' Carosue Dam operations. The website said gold mineralisation was open at depth and along strike, and Mulgabbie North had all the hallmarks indicating potential for a significant gold discovery. It said a Mulgabbie North gold heap leach 50:50 profit share agreement was signed last September with two companies — Line Hydrogen and BIM Metals, together known as LHBM — to complete the Mulgabbie North heap leach feasibility study, which was being fully funded by LHBM. OzAurum said the study was expected to take up to 12 months and following completion and, if a decision to start production was made, LHBM would operate and be responsible for funding the proposed mining and heap leach operation, with net cash after operating and capital costs to be split 50:50 between OzAurum and LHBM. OzAurum said Mulgabbie North had a mineral resource estimate of 11.6 million tonnes at 0.70 grams per tonne for 260,000 ounces of gold, with 64 per cent in the measured and indicated categories. Patricia, 40km north-east of Mulgabbie North, has an open pit where the company is targeting high-grade gold mineralisation at depth. Historical production at Patricia from 1930-37 generated 5384oz of gold at 41 g/t. The project includes the Heysen's Find Prospect 7.5km south of the Patricia open pit. The company also has two niobium-rare earth elements projects in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais — Catalao and Salitre, which it acquired last year. Both projects are situated within the Alto Paranaba Magmatic Province that accounts for 97 per cent of worldwide niobium production, all hosted in carbonatite intrusions.
CBS News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Baltimore ultra-marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey completes six-hour swim in Inner Harbor
Katie Pumphrey, a Baltimore open-water ultra-marathon swimmer, is preparing for another long-distance challenge, her third English Channel crossing. Pumphrey completed a six-hour swim on Thursday in Baltimore's Inner Harbor as she looks to qualify for a chance to swim the English Channel in July. "This morning, we're out for a six-hour training swim, really excited to kick off my 2025 season here, my open-water swim season," Pumphrey said. In 2024, she completed a historic 12+-hour swim from the Chesapeake Bay to the Inner Harbor. "The English Channel is salty, rough, big wave water" The water temperature was just right for this swim in the Inner Harbor, at about 59 to 60 degrees. As crazy as it sounds to hear about anybody swimming in the Inner Harbor, Pumphrey wants to encourage others to open water swim while she chases another ultra marathon. Pumphrey is using this six-hour swim as a qualifying practice for her third English Channel crossing. "I'm just really excited to swim around," Pumphrey said. "It doesn't matter how far we go for this six-hour, it's just time." Pumphrey is gearing up for a jam-packed spring and summer in various waters, stroke by stroke, working to represent Baltimore in her long-distance swimming challenges. "The English Channel is salty, rough, big wave water; it's a 21-mile stretch between England and France," Pumphrey said. "You don't swim in a straight line, however, because of those changes in current and tide, and you plan to swim in an S, so my 2015 and 2022 English Channel swims were closer to 36 to 37 miles." While the Inner Harbor's waters are calm in comparison to the choppy English Channel, Pumphrey is pumping each stroke to also show other Baltimoreans that our Harbor is safe to swim. "More and more is happening, I'm really excited for this to be a more regular thing," Pumphrey said. "Open water swimming should be done with a lot of safety in place and with all things in mind. Our Inner Harbor is a beautiful place for open water swimming." Pumphrey is expected to swim the Bay to Harbor ultra swim in June, which is an annual 12 to 13-hour swim that celebrates the progress toward a cleaner and more swimmable Inner Harbor. The 24-mile journey will begin at Sandy Point State Park near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pentagon approves Charlotte to host 2027 Military World Games, a US first
Charlotte has been approved by the Pentagon to host the 2027 Military World Games, marking the first time the event will be held in the United States. 'A gift to be free': Veteran gets help for PTSD from Charlotte nonprofit The Military World Games, which are second in size only to the Summer Olympics, are expected to bring between 100 and 125 nations to compete in Charlotte across approximately 25 sports. Local veterans are excited about the opportunity, seeing it as a chance for camaraderie and showcasing role models to the community. 'You build a bond with the people that you probably would not think,' said Anne-Marie Pumphrey, U.S. Army veteran. 'It's a good sense of camaraderie-ship.' Eli Bremer, co-chair for the 2027 Military World Games in Charlotte, emphasized the motto of the International Military Sports Federation. 'The motto of the International Military Sports Federation is 'Friendship through sports.' So you're going to see Iranians, Chinese, Russians, Americans, French, everybody competing together,' Bremer said. The opening ceremonies are envisioned to take place at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, with athletic competitions at UNC Charlotte and concerts in the city. This vision is part of the effort by Eli Bremer and others to bring the games to Charlotte. A letter of support from the Department of Defense was received last week, which is crucial for the bid. The next step involves a meeting with the International Military Sports Council scheduled for this weekend. Pumphrey is excited about the prospect. '(To) give people an opportunity to take their children to see true role models in one of the best aspects they could see,' Pumphrey said. If successful, the Military World Games could provide an incredible financial boost to the Charlotte region, while fostering international friendships through sports. VIDEO: Veterans group donates big rig truck to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Campbellton's First Baptist Church marks 200 years of fellowship
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On March 12, 1825, the First Baptist Church of Campbellton was established by 20 charter members under the leadership of Reverend E. H. Calloway. Before the church building was built in 1858, the initial meeting house was a log structure. Slaves built the church. They also worshiped there. The original building has held up all these years before its expansion in the 1990s. 'I think primarily this was the farming area that drew people into northern Florida. As we look at the migration of people from Georgia and Alabama, they came here looking for farmland that was basically inexpensive or no cost at all. And among these farmers were a lot of Baptist people who brought their Christian faith,' Florida Baptist Historical Society Managing Director Don Hepburn said. Guide to Panama City Beach's best local restaurants Churchgoers met on Sunday to celebrate the 200-year milestone with a special service and a potluck. Many reflected on the decades worth of history and how the fellowship with the church made a tremendous difference in their lives. Pastor Luther Pumphrey says he is excited for what is in store for the worship center's future. 'God is still using it, still using this church, and there's still people who are willing to get in here, be part of it and stay and see it go on to the next generation. Because, you know, when you look over history and time, we're just on stage for a short time, and then we pass it on to the next generation,' Pumphrey said. The church was also the First Baptist Church in Florida to have a women's missionary society. Pumphrey says the church is coming up with new ideas on how to reach a wider audience. He recommends that the next time you stop by for a service, bring a friend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
