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Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Minister accused of 'talking out of both sides of his mouth' with rent pressure zone plans
Housing minister James Browne has come under fire plans to overhaul rent pressure zones, with opposition TDs saying it will strip away protections for renters. Sinn Féin, Labour, and the Social Democrats have all criticised Mr Browne for confirming that changes will be made to rent pressure zones (RPZs) — although the actual proposal is yet to be unveiled. Mr Browne's comments came in an interview with the Irish Examiner, where he said that rent pressure zones — introduced in 2016 to stop big rent increases — are 'significantly inhibiting' the delivery of new apartments in Dublin. 'There has to be change. There's no question about that. The current system is significantly inhibiting the delivery of apartments in Dublin,' Mr Browne said. I think all of the research is pointing to that direction, and it's just obvious from the fact that apartments are not being delivered Mr Browne said that while rent pressure zones would be changed, he intended to introduce 'significant protections' for renters — including looking at reforms to renters rights. The Housing Agency has provided Mr Browne with an options paper on reform, which includes the outright abolition of rent pressure zones, retention, or changing how much landlords can increase rents each year. Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin highlighted the recent rent report, which found the average rent in Ireland is now €2,053 per month. This is the first time the €2,000 mark has been breached. 'I have to say: The minister is gaslighting renters and he's talking out of both sides of his mouth. He's telling the industry, on the one hand, that he is going to buckle under pressure and allow them to jack up rents even further and — at the same time — he's promising to protect renters,' Mr Ó Broin said. 'You cannot do both of those things.' 'Limited tax incentive' Conor Sheehan, Labour's housing spokesperson, said renters must not be 'thrown to the wolves to satiate investors'. To deal with the issue of a lack of investment in Dublin, Mr Sheehan suggested a bespoke solution such as a 'limited tax incentive' for investors looking to build apartments in the capital. Social Democrats housing spokesperson Rory Hearne said his party would 'vociferously' oppose any changes to rent pressure zones. Some of Mr Browne's ideas have been welcomed, however, with Labour and the Social Democrats cautiously optimistic about initial talks for a State-led savings account to fund housebuilding. The housing minister said he is currently considering the introduction of a scheme where the public could invest savings, with funds going towards the construction of homes. 'It is something we're looking at. We have to be very careful what it looks like, how it's funded,' Mr Browne said. In a letter to Mr Browne, Mr Hearne said he had spoken in the Dáil previously about such a scheme and added that his party would be happy to engage with Government on the matter. 'Rather than chasing unreliable global institutional funds to build unaffordable rental homes, here is a mechanism to provide additional sourcing of private finance that can deliver affordable housing,' Mr Hearne wrote. 'We need new ways to fund housing to make a difference to the lives of a generation locked out of homeownership and denied affordable rental homes.' Mr Sheehan also welcomed the proposal, saying Labour had included it as part of their general election manifesto. Read More Plans to form derelict restoration and vacant shop grants in motion, says minister
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. GoldMining Provides Update on Exploration Targets at the Whistler Gold-Copper Project, Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - U.S. GoldMining Inc. (NASDAQ: USGO) ("U.S. GoldMining" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the results of exploration target delineation and analysis performed for the Whistler Gold-Copper Project (the "Whistler Project" or the "Project") in Alaska, U.S.A. Highlights: The Whistler Project lies within the emerging West Susitna Mineral District located just 100 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska. The Company's 100% owned land package consists of 53,700 acres of State mining claims encompassing three separate gold ± copper ± silver mineral systems identified to date. Whistler - Raintree mineral system – includes the Whistler and Raintree West deposits which are hosted within the broader Whistler Orbit intrusive center, comprising multiple additional mapped porphyry intrusions spread over an area of approximately 5 x 5 km, interpreted as a classic 'porphyry cluster' with potential for additional gold ± copper ± silver mineralization to be discovered. Island Mountain mineral system – encompasses the known Island Mountain deposit plus several additional porphyry or intrusion related gold targets over an area of mapped intrusive rocks with diameter of +3 km. Muddy Creek mineral system – a large gold-in-soil geochemical footprint over an area of approximately 6 km x 4 km with an intrusion-related gold geochemical signature. The Company is currently undertaking further analysis to rank and prioritize the numerous targets located across each of the three gold ± copper ± silver mineral systems identified to date, and to develop phased exploration programs which could commence this coming summer. Tim Smith, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. GoldMining, commented: "The three Au-Cu-Ag porphyry deposits which comprise the existing Whistler Project mineral resource estimate - Whistler, Raintree and Island Mountain - occupy only ~1% of the Company's land holdings, highlighting the broader potential for the Project. Across the Project's large land package, we have identified numerous additional porphyry or intrusion related drill targets. Importantly, we recognize that the initial deposits delineated from approximately 75,000 meters of drilling completed to date, each occur within a broader mineral system that encompasses similar geological characteristics with the known deposits, thereby highlighting the potential for further discoveries using proven exploration vectors and methodologies. In addition to the recently announced initial economic assessment launched on the known gold-copper deposits, plus numerous exploration targets defined for further growth, Whistler is located proximally to major infrastructure and stands to benefit from partnering on State-led initiatives that will connect the Project to that infrastructure via the planned West Susitna Access Road. Furthermore, Whistler is situated within one of the more favorable mining jurisdictions in the United States, which is experiencing strong political tailwinds at both State and Federal levels. Coupled with recent all-time high gold prices and predicted strong future demand for copper, we are strongly encouraged by the potential to unlock significant additional value for stakeholders in 2025 and beyond." The Company's geological analysis conducted since completing the 2024 drilling campaign, indicates significant potential to build upon the Company's first two highly successful field seasons completed at Whistler during the summer of 2023 and 2024, and incorporates knowledge compiled from drilling, relogging of historical drill core, surface mapping and sampling, and geophysical processing and interpretation. Potential exploration programs are expected to run in parallel to the Company's previously announced initial economic assessment for the Project, thereby maximizing Whistler's full potential in investigating not only the mine development potential of the existing resources, but also to build a pipeline of resources which could feed into a larger potential future mining opportunity at the Whistler Project. Exploration programs, which are currently in the design phase, would aim to build upon the successes of the 2023-2024 exploration programs, that included: The longest drill intercept of consistent mineralization ever recorded at the Whistler Deposit: 652.5 meters (m) at 0.73 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au), 0.16% copper (Cu) and 1.5 g/t silver (Ag), or 1.00 g/t gold equivalent (AuEq)*, from 7.0 m to 659.5 m down hole. See news release dated September 30, 2024, for further information. A new drill discovery announced near Raintree West: 138.0 m at 0.99 g/t AuEq (comprised of 0.89 g/t Au and 0.05% Cu) plus 17.57 g/t Ag, 0.44% Pb and 0.95% Zn, located 500 meters south of the Raintree West deposit in an area with no previous drilling. See news release dated February 10, 2025, for further information. Technical Information Tim Smith, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. GoldMining, has supervised the preparation of this news release and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained herein. Mr. Smith is a "qualified person" as defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. For further information regarding the Project and the mineral resource estimates referenced herein, refer to the technical report summary titled "S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary Initial Assessment for the Whistler Project, South Central Alaska" with an effective date of September 12, 2024, and the technical report titled "NI 43-101 2024 Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Whistler Project, South Central Alaska" with an effective date of September 12, 2024, available under the Company's respective profiles at and About U.S. GoldMining Inc. U.S. GoldMining Inc. is an exploration and development company focused on advancing the 100% owned Whistler Gold-Copper Project, located 105 miles (170 kilometers) northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A. The Whistler Project consists of several gold-copper porphyry deposits and exploration targets within a large regional land package entirely on State of Alaska Mining claims totaling approximately 53,700 acres (217.5 square kilometers). The Whistler Project Mineral Resource Estimate comprises 294 Mt at 0.68 g/t AuEq for 6.48 Moz AuEq Indicated, plus 198 Mt at 0.65 g/t AuEq for 4.16 Moz AuEq Inferred. Visit for more information, including high resolution figures. Forward-Looking Statements Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such statements include statements with regard to the Company's expectations regarding the Project, planned work programs, including an initial economic assessment, and the project's exploration potential. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", estimates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on U.S. GoldMining's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, the actual results of future exploration may not confirm expectations, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or permits, title disputes other risks inherent in the exploration and development of mineral properties and the other risk factors set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian Securities Administrators at Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of this date, and U.S. GoldMining does not undertake any duty to update such information except as required under applicable law. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE U.S. GoldMining Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
U.S. GoldMining Provides Update on Exploration Targets at the Whistler Gold-Copper Project, Alaska
, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - U.S. GoldMining Inc. (NASDAQ: USGO) (" U.S. GoldMining" or the " Company") is pleased to provide an update on the results of exploration target delineation and analysis performed for the Whistler Gold-Copper Project (the " Whistler Project" or the " Project") in Alaska, U.S.A. Highlights: The Whistler Project lies within the emerging West Susitna Mineral District located just 100 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska. The Company's 100% owned land package consists of 53,700 acres of State mining claims encompassing three separate gold ± copper ± silver mineral systems identified to date. Whistler - Raintree mineral system – includes the Whistler and Raintree West deposits which are hosted within the broader Whistler Orbit intrusive center, comprising multiple additional mapped porphyry intrusions spread over an area of approximately 5 x 5 km, interpreted as a classic 'porphyry cluster' with potential for additional gold ± copper ± silver mineralization to be discovered. Island Mountain mineral system – encompasses the known Island Mountain deposit plus several additional porphyry or intrusion related gold targets over an area of mapped intrusive rocks with diameter of +3 km. Muddy Creek mineral system – a large gold-in-soil geochemical footprint over an area of approximately 6 km x 4 km with an intrusion-related gold geochemical signature. The Company is currently undertaking further analysis to rank and prioritize the numerous targets located across each of the three gold ± copper ± silver mineral systems identified to date, and to develop phased exploration programs which could commence this coming summer. Tim Smith, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. GoldMining, commented: "The three Au-Cu-Ag porphyry deposits which comprise the existing Whistler Project mineral resource estimate - Whistler, Raintree and Island Mountain - occupy only ~1% of the Company's land holdings, highlighting the broader potential for the Project. Across the Project's large land package, we have identified numerous additional porphyry or intrusion related drill targets. Importantly, we recognize that the initial deposits delineated from approximately 75,000 meters of drilling completed to date, each occur within a broader mineral system that encompasses similar geological characteristics with the known deposits, thereby highlighting the potential for further discoveries using proven exploration vectors and methodologies. In addition to the recently announced initial economic assessment launched on the known gold-copper deposits, plus numerous exploration targets defined for further growth, Whistler is located proximally to major infrastructure and stands to benefit from partnering on State-led initiatives that will connect the Project to that infrastructure via the planned West Susitna Access Road. Furthermore, Whistler is situated within one of the more favorable mining jurisdictions in the United States, which is experiencing strong political tailwinds at both State and Federal levels. Coupled with recent all-time high gold prices and predicted strong future demand for copper, we are strongly encouraged by the potential to unlock significant additional value for stakeholders in 2025 and beyond." The Company's geological analysis conducted since completing the 2024 drilling campaign, indicates significant potential to build upon the Company's first two highly successful field seasons completed at Whistler during the summer of 2023 and 2024, and incorporates knowledge compiled from drilling, relogging of historical drill core, surface mapping and sampling, and geophysical processing and interpretation. Potential exploration programs are expected to run in parallel to the Company's previously announced initial economic assessment for the Project, thereby maximizing Whistler's full potential in investigating not only the mine development potential of the existing resources, but also to build a pipeline of resources which could feed into a larger potential future mining opportunity at the Whistler Project. Exploration programs, which are currently in the design phase, would aim to build upon the successes of the 2023-2024 exploration programs, that included: The longest drill intercept of consistent mineralization ever recorded at the Whistler Deposit: 652.5 meters (m) at 0.73 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au), 0.16% copper (Cu) and 1.5 g/t silver (Ag), or 1.00 g/t gold equivalent (AuEq) *, from 7.0 m to 659.5 m down hole. See news release dated September 30, 2024, for further information. A new drill discovery announced near Raintree West: 138.0 m at 0.99 g/t AuEq (comprised of 0.89 g/t Au and 0.05% Cu) plus 17.57 g/t Ag, 0.44% Pb and 0.95% Zn, located 500 meters south of the Raintree West deposit in an area with no previous drilling. See news release dated February 10, 2025, for further information. Technical Information Tim Smith, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. GoldMining, has supervised the preparation of this news release and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained herein. Mr. Smith is a "qualified person" as defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. For further information regarding the Project and the mineral resource estimates referenced herein, refer to the technical report summary titled "S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary Initial Assessment for the Whistler Project, South Central Alaska" with an effective date of September 12, 2024, and the technical report titled "NI 43-101 2024 Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Whistler Project, South Central Alaska" with an effective date of September 12, 2024, available under the Company's respective profiles at and About U.S. GoldMining Inc. U.S. GoldMining Inc. is an exploration and development company focused on advancing the 100% owned Whistler Gold-Copper Project, located 105 miles (170 kilometers) northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.A. The Whistler Project consists of several gold-copper porphyry deposits and exploration targets within a large regional land package entirely on State of Alaska Mining claims totaling approximately 53,700 acres (217.5 square kilometers). The Whistler Project Mineral Resource Estimate comprises 294 Mt at 0.68 g/t AuEq for 6.48 Moz AuEq Indicated, plus 198 Mt at 0.65 g/t AuEq for 4.16 Moz AuEq Inferred. Visit for more information, including high resolution figures. Forward-Looking Statements Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such statements include statements with regard to the Company's expectations regarding the Project, planned work programs, including an initial economic assessment, and the project's exploration potential. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", estimates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on U.S. GoldMining's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, the actual results of future exploration may not confirm expectations, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals or permits, title disputes other risks inherent in the exploration and development of mineral properties and the other risk factors set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at. and Canadian Securities Administrators at Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of this date, and U.S. GoldMining does not undertake any duty to update such information except as required under applicable law. SOURCE U.S. GoldMining Inc.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Triple threat' fears as Govt confirms ‘work underway' on €200 monthly childcare cap in huge boost for Irish families
MINISTER for Children has vowed to established a new cap on childcare per month within the duration of the new Government. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Advertisement 3 Minister Norma Foley confirmed more work is underway Credit: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved 3 There have been a number of issues hitting childcare services Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 A new scheme has also been introduced for parents Credit: Getty Images - Getty Foley was asked about the lowering of She said: "I am committed to establishing a €200 per child per month cap on early learning and childcare costs for families within the lifetime of the Government." Foley noted that there has been a "significant commitment" and investment made at a "unprecedented level". She confirmed that public funding has now exceeded €1.37 billion, with the Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY She added: "This work will build on the significant measures taken to date to improve affordability. "The early childhood care and education programme provides two years of preschool without charge and enjoys a participation rate of 96 per cent each year. "The national childcare scheme is now worth a minimum of €96.20 per child per week for 45 hours. "This Government is also committed to providing capital investment to build or purchase State-owned early learning and childcare facilities to create additional capacity in areas where unmet need exists. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN "This would mark a very substantial and significant shift in the policy direction that the Department has pursued thus far. "A forward-planning model is now in development which will be central to the Department's plans to achieve the policy goals to build an affordable, high-quality, accessible early learning and childcare system, with State-led facilities adding capacity. 'Triple threat' "Officials are currently developing a mapping tool, using administrative data on schemes and population location, to identify areas where supply and demand mismatches are greatest. A recent Ipsos poll to parents will also help inform future planning. This will enable the State to step in where it is necessary." Advertisement Responding to his concerns, Foley confirmed that "€1 billion by the Government has gone into ensuring that money is in place to ensure reduced costs for parents". She also noted that the national childcare scheme has undergone a number of enhancements as the extension of the She added: "I agree with much of what the Deputy said. It is much of Government policy insofar as the key elements of that policy are, in the first instance, to manage and reduce costs for parents, which is a key anchor, and, second, to ensure sustainability of the service is being provided and that providers are sustainable in moving forward. "A further element is to increase provision of places and to ensure we have a workforce that is properly recompensed for the work it does in this area." Advertisement What is the universal subsidy? The universal subsidy is available for children over 6 months and under 15 years who are in It is paid directly to the To qualify, the child must be over six months but under 15, registered with Tusla and in a contract with the The subsidy is not means tested, however you cannot qualify for this and an income-assessed subsidy at the same time. Advertisement It is paid out at a rate of €2.14 an hour up to a maximum of 45 hours a week to all eligible To apply, you can do so on the NCS website, provided you have a verified MyGovID account, the date of birth of the child and a PPS for the child.
