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Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Keke Palmer said she didn't feel adequately paid in Hollywood until Jordan Peele's 'Nope' — two decades into her career
Keke Palmer has worked in Hollywood since she was 10 — but when asked by Business Insider when she felt adequately paid, the 31-year-old said: "' Nope,' that was probably the first time." Palmer played Emerald Haywood in Jordan Peele's 2022 horror movie, in which she and Daniel Kaluuya play siblings who try to get a photo of a murderous UFO to sell the image for money. Before "Nope," Palmer led the Nickelodeon series "True Jackson, VP," which ran from 2008 until 2011, starred in the 2015 slasher comedy " Scream Queens" created by Ryan Murphy, and voiced the mammoth Peaches in multiple " Ice Age" movies. Palmer's first prominent movie role was at the age of 12 in 2006's " Akeelah and the Bee," in which she starred opposite Queen Latifah. Palmer, who is also a singer, TV host, author, and podcaster, said that gender and racial inequalities are very real in Hollywood, but she doesn't dwell on them. "I don't compare — especially as a Black person, a Black woman — because it's not a fair thing to do to myself," Palmer continued. "I don't think that comparing oneself makes sense in any regard, because you're not at the same vantage point, beginning or otherwise, as someone else." She added that "if you are getting your needs met, that has to be at the forefront of your mind. That doesn't mean that everything is fair, but it's an important thing to think about and have a particular perspective about." Palmer encourages other actors in Hollywood to diversy their income streams Palmer said it's one of the reasons she's diversified her income streams, including owning multiple production companies, and has encouraged others to do the same. "It's essentially why I turned my brand into a holdings company with subsidiaries. You have to diversify," Palmer said. It's increasingly common for A-listers to launch multiple businesses to increase career longevity. Rihanna has Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. Kim Kardashian launched Skims, and Reese Witherspoon's media company, Hello Sunshine, is among the most successful in Hollywood. In recent years, Black actors, including Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Mo'Nique, and Taraji P. Henson, have spoken out about not being paid fairly on account of their race and gender. In a 2023 SiriusXM interview, Henson confirmed rumors that she considered quitting Hollywood over pay inequality. "I'm just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do [and] getting paid a fraction of the cost," she said tearfully. "I'm tired of hearing my sisters say the same thing over and over. You get tired. I hear people go, 'You work a lot.' Well, I have to."
Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
2024 Exploration Update for Strategic Minerals JV
Reykjavík, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ('Amaroq' or the 'Company' or the 'Corporation') 2024 Exploration Update for Strategic Minerals JV Amaroq Advances its Strategic Minerals Vision — Welcoming Dr. Steve Garwin TORONTO, ONTARIO – May 13, 2025 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mining company with a substantial land package of gold and strategic mineral assets in Southern Greenland, is pleased to provide an update on the 2024 exploration results across the Company's strategic minerals portfolio JV, Gardaq AS. Highlights General Stendalen South Greenland Copper Belt Target North Johan Dahl Land Josva 1 Amaroq Awarded Johan Dahl Land Licence and Positive Initial Exploration Results, 22 January 2025 . References to the accompanying presentation can be accessed on the website by clicking the link below: . James Gilbertson, VP Exploration for Amaroq, commented: '2024 was a defining year for Amaroq's strategic minerals exploration. While not every drill target yielded economic results, each programme delivered valuable geological insights that are sharpening our focus on the most promising opportunities. Key highlights include the discovery of new porphyry and epithermal systems, confirmation of a cobalt-rich nickel-copper target at Stendalen, and strong early results at Ukaleq — all reinforcing South Greenland's untapped potential. 'We're also pleased to welcome Dr. Steve Garwin as Technical Advisor. His global expertise in porphyry and epithermal systems is already influencing our exploration strategy. 'With new drill data, geophysics, and assay results in hand, Amaroq is well positioned to prioritise 2025 follow-up programmes — including potential further drilling at Stendalen and Ukaleq. These next steps will be key in demonstrating the value of the Gardaq JV and its contribution to Amaroq's strategic growth.' Overview of 2024 Exploration Programme 2024 Drill Locations Stendalen * Logged, sampled and detectORE assays received Projection WGS 84 UTM zone 23N All Core drilled at NQ diameter Target North Projection WGS 84 UTM zone 23N All Core drilled at NQ diameter Josva Projection WGS 84 UTM zone 23N All Core drilled at NQ diameter Initial Review of Exploration Results Stendalen In 2024, while assays are still largely pending and expected later this quarter, drilling did confirm extensive Cu/Ni/Co sulphides concentrated throughout the system as well as along the basal contact of the gabbroic intrusion, supported by strong conductive signals identified through downhole electromagnetic surveys (DHEM). Updated geological models from these drilling results incorporate fold structures (anticlines, synclines, and sheathing) that could act as key controls on mineralisation, particularly near the hypothesised feeder zone to the northwest. U-Pb zircon dating yielded an age of ~1804 Ma, predating the Ketilidian orogeny and aligning well with these observed structural features and deformation phases. These results provide a number of promising drill targets and represent a significant step toward advancing Stendalen. Further afield from Stendalen, Amaroq is looking to leverage off the geological and sulphide hosting experienced gained in the assessment for further identify potential ultramafic and volcanic-hosted mineralisation. Copper Belt In 2024, drilling at Josva tested the depth and strike extensions of the historic copper-bearing Josva Shear Zone. While low-grade copper mineralisation (primarily bornite and chalcopyrite) was intercepted, results were below economic thresholds, though they expanded understanding of the mineralised system and its structural controls. Work will now more towards an assessment of the strike and depth potential away from Josva. *True lengths have not been determined but are estimated to be 70-100% of interval length At Target North, scout drilling intersected low- to intermediate-sulphidation epithermal veins, with evidence of hydrothermal boiling textures. Although no economic mineralisation was encountered, the confirmation of a well-developed epithermal system provides compelling evidence of the region's broader potential to host Cu-Au epithermal targets. As such, exploration focus is now shifting to other regional targets along the belt where similar geological signatures may be present. Further exploration across the Copper Belt identified the Ukaleq target that included gold grades up to 12.3 g/t Au and copper grades reaching 5.1%, indicative of a robust mineralizing system; as previously reported. On top of this exploration efforts have identified at least a further four prospective porphyry/epithermal targets to be followed up during 2025. New Licences The Company has drawn on its geological expertise to apply for three additional mineral licences, targeting highly prospective opportunities across Greenland. These include the tier-one phosphate and critical minerals potential at Gardiner (East Greenland), the emerging REE and Nb-Ta target at Illerfissalik, and a potential Kiruna-style IOCG system at Minturn in northern Greenland. Sampling and QAQC Disclosure Surface Drilling Drill core was cut in half using a diamond blade core saw. Cut lines were consistently drawn along the core foliation axis and the right-hand side of the core was sampled. All drill core samples were placed into thick polymer bags with a sample ticket. All samples were prepared at ALS Geochemistry's containerised preparation laboratory on-site at Nalunaq, before being packaged and sent to an accredited laboratory, ALS Geochemistry, Loughrea, Ireland, for analysis. At Stendalen - Sample preparation scheme PREP-31BY was used on all samples. This involves crushing to 70% under 2 mm, rotary split off 1 kg, and pulverizing the split to better than 85% passing 75 microns. Samples were then analysed by 50 g fire assay and ICP-MS finish using method PGM-MS24 which has a low detection limit for Pt, Pd and Au. A second multielement assay analysis is run for 50 g using method ME-MS61r, where the sample is digested in 4-acid (perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acids) and analysed by ICP-AES for all elements and ICP-MS for high concentration elements. At Target North and Josva - Sample preparation scheme PREP-31BY was used on all samples. This involves crushing to 70% under 2 mm, rotary split off 1 kg, and pulverizing the split to better than 85% passing 75 microns. Samples were then analysed by 50 g fire assay and ICP-AES finish using method Au-ICP2, with overlimit method Au-GRA22 which has a gravimetric finish. A second multielement assay analysis is run for 50 g using method ME-MS61r, where the sample is digested in 4-acid (perchloric, nitric, hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acids) and analysed by ICP-MS for all elements. Samples were analysed for Si, Ti and Zr using pXRF method pXRF-34. Amaroq's QA/QC program consists of the systematic insertion of certified reference materials of known base metal contents, blanks, and quarter core field duplicates at a rate of 1 in 20 (5%) per QA/QC type. In addition, ALS insert blanks and standards into the analytical process. Grab Sampling Grab samples were collected from outcrops through the use of geological picks and hammers. Where possible chip channel samples were collected across the width of the visible vein. Grab samples were packaged into thick polymer bags with a sample ticket and reviewed by the Company geological staff prior to submission. All grab samples were prepared at ALS Geochemistry's containerised preparation laboratory on-site at Nalunaq, before being packaged and sent to an accredited laboratory, ALS Geochemistry, Loughrea, Ireland, for analysis. As with drill the surface drill core, samples underwent preparation scheme PREP-31BY. This involves crushing to 70% under 2 mm, rotary split off 1 kg, and pulverizing the split to better than 85% passing 75 microns. Samples were then analysed by 50 g fire assay with method Au-AA26 which has a detection limit of 0.01 ppm Au. Samples containing visible gold and samples considered to be the Main Vein were assayed with screen-metallics fire assay technique Au-SCR24 which has a detection limit of 0.05 ppm Au. This involves screening 1 kg of pulverised sample to 106 microns followed by a gravimetric assay of the entire plus fraction and a duplicate 50 g AAS assay of the minus fraction. Grab sample QAQC procedures consisted of the systematic insertion of certified reference materials of known gold content, blanks, and field duplicates at a rate of 1 in 20 or 5% per QA/QC type. In addition, ALS insert blanks and standards into the analytical process. Enquiries: Amaroq Minerals Ltd. Eldur Olafsson, Executive Director and CEO eo@ Ed Westropp, Head of Business Development and Corporate Affairs ewe@ Eddie Wyvill, Corporate Development +44 (0)7713 126727 ew@ Panmure Liberum Limited (Nominated Adviser and Corporate Broker) Scott Mathieson Nikhil Varghese +44 (0) 20 7886 2500 Canaccord Genuity Limited (Corporate Broker) James Asensio Harry Rees Tel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000 Camarco (Financial PR) Billy Clegg Elfie Kent Fergus Young +44 (0) 20 3757 4980 For Corporation updates: Follow @Amaroq_Minerals on X (Formerly known as Twitter) Follow Amaroq Minerals Ltd. on LinkedIn Further Information: About Amaroq Minerals Amaroq's principal business objectives are the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of gold and strategic metal properties in South Greenland. The Company's principal asset is a 100% interest in the Nalunaq Gold mine. The Company has a portfolio of gold and strategic metal assets in Southern Greenland covering the two known gold belts in the region as well as advanced exploration projects at Stendalen and the Sava Copper Belt exploring for Strategic metals such as Copper, Nickel, Rare Earths and other minerals. Amaroq Minerals is continued under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and wholly owns Nalunaq A/S, incorporated under the Greenland Companies Act. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Information This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, which reflects the Corporation's current expectations regarding future events and the future growth of the Corporation's business. In this press release there is forward-looking information based on a number of assumptions and subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation's control, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the factors discussed under 'Risk Factors' in the Final Prospectus available under the Corporation's profile on SEDAR at . Any forward-looking information included in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Corporation and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Corporation assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect new circumstances or events. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Inside Information This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 on Market Abuse ('UK MAR'), as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 on Market Abuse ('EU MAR'). Qualified Person Statement The technical information presented in this press release has been approved by James Gilbertson CGeol, VP Exploration for Amaroq Minerals and a Chartered Geologist with the Geological Society of London, and as such a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
News18
12-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Gold Prices Fall Rs 3,400 To Rs 96,550 As US-China Trade Deal Curbs Demand
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Gold prices fell sharply amid signs of progress in trade talks between the US and China, along with some relief in geopolitical tensions, including India-Pakistan, says an expert. Gold prices tanked sharply by Rs 3,400 to Rs 96,550 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as traders shifted from safe-haven buying after the US declared a 90-day pause on tariff against Chinese imports. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity plunged Rs 3,400 to Rs 96,100 per 10 grams on Monday. This marks the steepest fall in 10 months since gold prices plunged Rs 3,350 on July 23, 2024. Gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity had settled at Rs 99,950 and Rs 99,500 per 10 grams on Saturday. 'Gold prices fell sharply amid signs of progress in trade talks between the US and China, along with some relief in geopolitical tensions, including India-Pakistan," Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities at Mehta Equities Ltd, said. Also, silver prices fell Rs 200 to Rs 99,700 per kg from Saturday's close of Rs 99,900 per kg. Following the trade talks in Geneva over the weekend, the US agreed to drop its 145 per cent tariff rate on Chinese goods to 30 per cent, while China agreed to lower its rate on US goods to 10 per cent for a 90-day period. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, is trading higher by 1.42 per cent at 101.76. In futures trades, the most traded contract for gold plummeted Rs 3,932 or 4.07 per cent to trade at Rs 92,586 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). According to Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, geopolitical tensions cooled with signs of a potential truce between Russia and Ukraine, and an understanding between India and Pakistan on military actions. These developments led to heavy profit booking in gold, which had previously rallied on global uncertainty, Trivedi said. A strong rally in stock markets also hit the gold's appeal as a safe-haven bet. Silver contracts for July delivery slumped Rs 2,295 or 2.37 per cent to Rs 94,434 per kg on the MCX. Spot gold tanked over 3 per cent to trade at USD 3,218.70 per ounce in the global markets. Spot silver in the international markets fell 1.19 per cent to trade at USD 32.33 per ounce. 'Gold dips more than 2 per cent on long-liquidation/ profit-booking amid easing geo-political tensions and recovery in the greenback against major currencies," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG – Commodity & Currency Research at JM Financial Services Ltd, said. Later in the week, investors will focus on the US macroeconomic data, including inflation/ retail sales and consumer sentiments. They will also await US Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech – for more clues on the central bank interest rate path, Mer added. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published: May 12, 2025, 17:08 IST
Time of India
07-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Karnataka launches special campaign to boost govt school attendance
Bengaluru: The department of school education and literacy has initiated a new campaign to increase admissions to govt schools this many as 408 schools have been identified where the campaign will be held. "The schools will invite community leaders and parents to these schools, offering them guided tours and briefings on available facilities. This will create awareness of the benefits of enrolling in a govt school," said K V Trilok Chandra, commissioner, department of school there will be community outreach programmes where teachers will identify potential parents in the neighbourhood and encourage them to enrol their children in the govt schools. While a similar outreach programme is already in place, this year, it will be held on a larger campaign already began with state-level training for deputy directors of public instruction and block education officers last week. "With significant investments being made in govt schools, it is important to create awareness and get eligible students to enrol," he in Karnataka, even though the number of private schools is less than half of govt schools, the enrolment is more in them. As per the unified district information system for education (UDISE) 2023-24, there are 75,869 schools in the state. Of these, 49,306 are govt schools, 7,063 are aided, and 19,542 unaided 1,19,26,303 students are enrolled in classes LKG to class 12 in these schools. About 49.9 lakh children are in govt school system, 14.6 lakh in aided schools, and 54.8 lakh in private schools. As per UDISE data of 2022-23, approximately 53.3 lakh were in govt schools, 15.1 lakh in aided schools, and 55.6 lakh were in private enrolment in some govt schools has been increasing, owing to introduction of kindergarten, English medium; and Karnataka Public Schools, the class 1-12 schools, that boast good infrastructure and better student-faculty V P, educationist, said: "The idea is excellent, but in my opinion, it is too late. Many private schools start admissions by Oct/Nov itself. The department should announce the calendar of events much ahead and needs to be strict about it. By the time govt schools start admissions from April 10, it is way too late. Also, since there are holidays from April 10-May 29, the govt schools are hardly functional."He added: "We had a success story when all our school development monitoring committee members went to a village in Bannikuppe in Bidadi and handed over handbills with list of facilities in govt schools, and ended up with 2,600 students. The teachers should be committed when they roll out this programme."
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Studios to expand local offering in the Netherlands
BBC Studios has announced that it will be expanding its content offering for audiences in the Netherlands with the launch of a multi-genre VOD and streaming service, BBC NL+. The service will launch with KPN later this year. Brand new multi-genre video on-demand and streaming service, BBC NL+, will be available to subscribers of KPN TV+. This new service will complement BBC Studios' linear channel BBC NL and enable viewers to discover even more world class programming and iconic brands from the BBC and beyond with handpicked collections across drama, comedy, factual entertainment, soaps, entertainment, lifestyle and natural history, all fully localised with Dutch subtitles. Through the integrated BBC NL+ app, audiences in the Netherlands will be able to enjoy a wide range of premium content from the best of your British neighbours. Viewers will also be able to livestream the newly rebranded BBC NL channel as well as enjoy selected dramas ahead of their linear TX. The service will also offer access to FAST channels BBC Drama and Top Gear. Bram Husken, SVP & General Manager Benelux & Nordics at BBC Studios said: 'The BBC brand has a longstanding history in the Netherlands and we are extremely proud to be expanding our offering for local audiences. This new video on demand and streaming platform is highly sought-after with our viewers and broadening our content mix with the introduction of BBC NL+ on KPN TV+ later this year will mean subscribers can enjoy even more powerful, entertaining and inspiring storytelling from the BBC and beyond, all with Dutch subtitles. We are grateful to be building on our longstanding relationship, launching BBC NL+ on KPN.' "We are very pleased with the launch of BBC NL+ for all our KPN TV+ customers," says Jochem de Jong, VP Partnerships, TV and Entertainment via KPN. "This is an important step in the further expansion of our entertainment offering. The high-quality programming from BBC Studios is a perfect complement to the best TV offering in the Netherlands, available via KPN. Through this collaboration, KPN customers will soon be able to enjoy the best entertainment with the launch of BBC NL+." With up to 1000 hours in the first year of curated content from the BBC Studios catalogue and beyond available to watch on demand at launch, BBC NL+ features a tantalising selection of content across a breadth of genres. Programmes that KPN TV+ subscribers will be able to watch on BBC NL+ include the highly anticipated six-part original new drama Outrageous starring Bessie Carter and Anna Chancellor. The series tells the real-life story of the Mitford sisters, six aristocratic siblings who's often-scandalous lives made headlines around the world. Set against the gathering storm clouds of the 1930s, masked by the decadence, frivolity and lavishness of British high society, Outrageous brings the full, uncensored story of the Mitford sisters to the screen for the first time - a story of family bonds and betrayals, public scandal, political extremism, love, heartache and even imprisonment. The show explores how and why these women, unwilling to conform, were so ahead of their time - and what drove them to take their very different, complex and often dangerous paths. Outrageous will be exclusively available on BBC NL+, ahead of the linear launch on BBC NL. BBC NL+ will also feature a rich selection of fan-favourite dramas that audiences love on BBC NL. This includes boxsets of popular programmes including Vienna Blood, Call The Midwife, Death In Paradise, Father Brown and Blue Lights. Bringing the laughs will be shows like award-winning classic comedy Absolutely Fabulous, a sitcom set in the world of fashion and PR featuring the legendary duo Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders. In the factual space, BBC NL+ will offer awe-inspiring science documentary from the BBC Studios Science Unit The Planets. Hosted by multi-award-winning Professor Brian Cox, the series shares the spectacle and drama of 4.5 billion years of planetary history in stunning detail. Intriguing and thought-provoking documentaries hosted by the award-winning Louis Theroux will be available for fans including Louis Theroux: Forbidden America. Available on demand for nature and wildlife lovers, will be world-renowned natural history programmes like A Perfect Planet narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough as well as Eden: Untamed Planet narrated by Helena Bonham Carter. On BBC NL+ fans can also watch Attenborough and the Jurassic Seamonster, which will be available first time for audiences in the Netherlands. Alternatively, viewers can travel to exotic places around the globe through shows like Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle and Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World. Viewers on BBC NL+ can also binge a wide range of light entertainment content, including boxsets of easy-viewing series' like George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations or the latest series of Amazing Hotels. There is something for everyone. Iconic lifestyle series' The Great British Bake Off series 13 also joins the line-up. Alongside this, BBC NL+ viewers can also look forward to popular entertainment gameshow series' including The Weakest Link Celebrity Specials hosted by award-winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan as well as motorhead fan-favourite episodes of classic Top Gear will also be available from launch. About BBC Studios The main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd, BBC Studios generated revenues in the last year of £1.8 billion and a third consecutive year of profits of over £200 million. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes content globally and Media & Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including and BritBox International and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made more than 2,800 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide selection of public service and commercial broadcasters and platforms, both in the UK and across the globe. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who. 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