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Straits Times
31-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Poland last on list for US troop cuts in Europe, Polish defence ministry says
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: U.S. Army soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division drive HMMWV (Humvee) vehicle towards an airbase near Arlamow, Poland, April 5, 2022. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo WARSAW - Poland, Ukraine's western neighbour, is expected to be the last country in Europe to face U.S. troop reductions, Poland's top defence official said, as Washington weighs scaling back its military presence across the continent. The prospect of a U.S. troop drawdown in Europe has been a recurring topic since the start of Donald Trump's presidency, when Washington began pressing allies to shoulder more of the defence burden. "All the conversations we have with the Americans indicate that Poland is the last country from which the Americans would want to withdraw (its troops)," Deputy Defence Minister Pawel Zalewski told Reuters in an interview on Thursday. Zalewski said there is a strategic rationale for the presence of American troops in Poland, on NATO's eastern flank, to serve as a deterrent against Russia after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Zalewski said Poland is seeking to be the hub of the U.S. presence in Europe, potentially serving as a logistics, service or even production centre for the U.S. defence industry. "We are talking about the upgrade of F-16 aircraft or a service centre for all types of American combat vehicles, including Abrams tanks," he said. While Germany played such a role during the Cold War, he said it was logical for countries closer to the conflict in Ukraine to be the base for U.S. and allied military operations. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 'For one last time, let's go home': Tears, laughs as last scheduled Jetstar Asia flight touches down Singapore Over half of job applications by retrenched Jetstar Asia staff led to offers or interviews: CEO Singapore No entry: ICA to bar high-risk, undesirable travellers from boarding S'pore-bound ships, flights Singapore 5 foreign women suspected of trafficking 27kg of cocaine nabbed in Changi Airport Singapore Fallen tree branch damages two Yishun flats, showering one home owner in shattered glass Singapore Man accused of raping woman who hired him to fix lights in her flat claims she made first move Singapore Jail for ex-employee of agency under MOH who corruptly obtained $18k trip from 2 men Singapore 'Switching careers just as I became a dad was risky, but I had to do it for my family' Poland has ramped up defence spending and accelerated efforts to modernise its military, becoming NATO's top spender on defence in terms of the proportion of its national wealth. As the largest buyer of U.S. weapons in Europe, according to the Polish defence ministry, the country is positioning itself as a key player in the face of an assertive Russia. The arsenal includes Abrams tanks, HIMARS rocket systems, and air defence assets like the Patriot missile system, modern F-16 and F-35 fighter jets and Apache helicopters. As a leading voice calling for members of NATO to spend more on defence, Poland, which borders Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, has allocated 4.7% of gross domestic product to boosting its armed forces in 2025 with a pledge to increase to 5% in 2026. REUTERS
Cision Canada
23-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Lithium South Strengthens the Development Team and Fast-tracks HMN Project Feasibility
VANCOUVER, BC, July 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- Lithium South Development Corporation (the "Company" or "Lithium South") (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio C. Zalewski as Director of Development & Construction for the Hombre Muerto North ("HMN") Lithium Project (the "Project") in Argentina's Salta basin. Based in Salta, Mr. Zalewski is a bilingual civil engineer (BSc Civil Engineering, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 1981) with more than forty years of project-delivery experience, including: Project Director – Pastos Grandes Lithium Project (US $450 M) Engineering & Home-Office Construction Manager – Centenario Lithium Project (US $550 M) Consultant - ADY Resources Rincon Lithium Project, located on the Rincon salar in Salta Province. "Joining Lithium South at this pivotal moment lets me bring decades of lithium-brine experience to unlock the full value of the Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project. With the groundwork already in place, I'm confident we can reach feasibility swiftly and move toward construction alongside committed funding partners," said Claudio C. Zalewski, Director of Development & Construction. Fast-track Work Plan Underway Together with the COO, Mr. Zalewsky has prioritized four workstreams documented in the project register: DFS Tender Package – draft ready for bidder issue Design Criteria – consolidated discipline bases of design CAPEX/OPEX & Financial Models – templates 70 % populated Project Execution Plan & Procedures – Revision A under internal review Lithium South is working to complete a comprehensive development schedule covering every stage from Feasibility Study award through construction and commissioning, reinforcing the target to launch the Feasibility Study tendering before end-Q3 2025 and deliver full Feasibility by late Q1 2026. New Tax and Import Regulations / RIGI Welcomed by LIS Recent changes to tax and import regulations in Argentina are welcomed by Lithium South. Argentina's Régimen de Incentivo a las Grandes Inversiones (RIGI), created under Law 27.742 (July 2024), grants eligible projects (> US $200 M) a 30-year stability regime on tax, customs and FX rules and a flat 25 % corporate income-tax rate, alongside accelerated depreciation, VAT/import-duty relief and phased export-duty reductions. This new regime is expected to significantly impact the feasibility of the HMN Li Project in a very positive way. Project Option The Company is pleased to announce it has arranged the Purchase Option of the Hydra X 1 and Hydra X 2 claim blocks located near the Company holdings on the Hombre Muerto Salar. The two projects total approximately 5,555 hectares and increase the Company holdings within the Project area to over 10,000 hectares. Terms for the Purchase Option are a purchase price of US$2 Million payable upon the commencement of construction of the Project, or the sale of the Project and/or Company. The Purchase Option is at arms- length for the Company. Project Discussion Update The Company is in discussions with several O.E.M., mining and financial groups for the funding and development of the HMN Li Project. The discussions announced in January of 2025 are still ongoing though the party noted is now out of the exclusivity period. While the market remains challenging, interest in the high quality HMN Li Project remains strong. About Lithium South Development Corp. Lithium South owns 100% of the HMN Li Project located in Salta and Catamarca Provinces, Argentina, in the heart of the lithium triangle. The Salar del Hombre Muerto has a history of lithium production, with Rio Tinto Lithium (Formerly Arcadium Lithium and recently purchased by Rio Tinto Corporation for US$6.7 billion in March 2025) in operation to the south of the HMN Li Project for over twenty-five years. The HMN Li Project is adjacent to the east with a U.S. billion-dollar lithium development by POSCO (Korea), now in lithium production. Exploration work to date has delineated a NI 43-101 compliant 1,583,200 tonne Lithium Carbonate Equivalent ("LCE") Resource at an average grade of 736 miligrams per liter lithium (mg/L Li ) , with 1,463,000 tonnes in the measured category and 120,000 tonnes in the indicated category, at a cutoff grade of 500 mg/l Li (Note 1 below) on the Alba Sabrina, Natalia Maria, and Tramo claim blocks, three of five non-contiguous blocks that make up the HMN Li Project (View Report: A recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (Note 2 below) April 30, 2024, delineates potential to develop a 15,600 tonne per year lithium carbonate project. LIS is now moving the project forward to a Feasibility Study. On behalf of the Board of Directors Adrian F. C. Hobkirk President and Chief Executive Officer Investors / Shareholders call 855-415-8100 / website: The contents of this press release and the scientific information contained herein were reviewed by Mr. William Feyerabend, CPG, a Consulting Geologist and a Qualified Person under N.I. 43-101. Mr. Feyerabend participated in the writing of this press release and approves the content. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed the content of this news release and therefore does not accept responsibility or liability for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this news release. Note 1: A report titled, Updated Mineral Resource Estimate – Hombre Muerto North Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report Catamarca and Salta, Argentina, Mark King, PhD, PGeo, Peter Ehren, MAusIMM, September 5th, 2023. Note 2: The report titled, N.I. 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project, Salta, Argentina, was completed by Knight Piesold Consulting and JDS Energy and Mining Inc., and on SEDAR April 30, 2024 This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward- looking statements. We seek safe harbor.
Miami Herald
21-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Owning a condo has become harder after Surfside. Here's what to know before you buy
The latest reports about Miami-Dade County's condominium values show that a once hot market has now become more favorable to buyers. Overall, condo values dropped 1% as 2025 began compared to a 9% growth the previous year, the Herald reported in July. Steeper drops were seen in cities closer to the coast such as Aventura and Miami Beach while some communities still saw prices rise. But buying a condo — especially one that's decades old — feels like a risky proposition after the state imposed stricter maintenance and financial reserve requirements in response to the 2021 Surfside building collapse. The new safeguards are critical. The Champlain Towers South condo that fell in the middle of the night, killing 98 people, is a tragedy that must never happen again. The increased maintenance costs associated with the new laws have resulted in a softening condo also leaves prospective buyers in a tough spot, as they consider both safety and finances, wondering: Will I be hit with large special assessments and higher associations fees after I move in? These are important considerations given that Miami-Dade's condo inventory skews older. Of the 315,600 condo units in the county, 48% of them are at least 30 years old, according to a 2024 report compiled with data from the Florida Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes. That 30-year mark is important because that's when the new laws require so-called milestone structural inspections to make sure buildings are safe, inspections that also are needed every 10 years thereafter. Ryan Poliakoff, a condo association lawyer, told the Herald Editorial Board that he hasn't seen restoration projects in older buildings that cost less than $5 million total. For an individual condo unit owner, that could mean a sudden bill for thousands in maintenance costs in the form of a special assessment. The Legislature this year gave associations more flexibility in meeting the new state requirements. But the long-term commitment of living in a condo still is more complex than before Surfside. That doesn't mean buying a condo is a bad idea, especially with prices dropping and expected to drop further, according to condo analyst Peter Zalewski. Still, here are some things you need to know first: Know before you sign: This is important if you're buying a 'vintage' condo — that's what Zalewski calls units that are at least 30 years old: First, the condo association must have completed the 30-year milestone inspection, if applicable, as well as a 'Structural Integrity Reserve Study' signed by an engineer, which is required by law every 10 years to determine the necessary reserve funds for future repairs and replacements. If this hasn't happened yet, then you'll be 'rolling the dice,' Zalewski said, as you can expect special assessments in the future. Or, you 'really need to negotiate' the selling price to make up for future expenses, he said. One thing to know about special assessments: If a building has 'gotten hit with a special assessment, understand that is the first special assessment. There are going to be additional ones,' Zalewski told Community News in to ask: Poliakoff said buyers should ask for the condo association's budget (check to see if reserves have been kept, which is now required under the law); the building's maintenance history and the last time it underwent concrete restoration; and whether there are any planned special assessments or discussions about it. The seller might not disclose an assessment that hasn't been approved, so it's important to 'ask around' if you Ask for an 'estoppel letter,' which must include an itemized list of all special assessments and other money owed by the to look for: Poliakoff advises walking around the building. Not every structural problem is visible to the naked eye, but look for signs of concrete spalling, which happens when reinforced steel rods known as rebar in a building's support beams rust and expand, a common consequence water intrusion. That visible results may be chunks of concrete missing from external walls, he the building has a garage: Check to see if there are formations hanging from the ceilings like a cave's stalactites, which can signal water intrusion, Poliakoff said. Pay closer attention to garages that are located underneath a pool, as was the case with the Surfside building, because they are especially vulnerable to water intrusion. These are just general tips and each purchase will require personalized professional advice. But the message is: Do your homework before you buy and understand the financial risks of condo living post Surfside. Click here to send the letter.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zalewski pens emotional farewell to Roma after permanent move to Inter
After his permanent move to Inter was officially announced last night, Nicola Zalewski took to Instagram to say goodbye to Roma, the club where he grew up and made his professional debut. In a heartfelt message shared via his Instagram story, the Polish international reflected on his journey in the Giallorossi shirt, from youth academy to the first team. The Nerazzurri exercised their €6.5 million option to make the 23 year-old's transfer permanent. Advertisement 'Ciao, Roma. We've shared unforgettable moments—moments of joy and pain—from Tirana to Budapest,' wrote Zalewski. 'I arrived at Trigoria as just a kid and grew up wearing these colors, always giving my all, even in the toughest times.' Adding, 'Thank you to everyone: the staff, the behind-the-scenes crew, my teammates, the coaches—from the youth system to the first team—the club, and the fans. Goodbye, Roma.' Zalewski leaves Roma after several years with the club, having come through the youth ranks and making his senior debut in 2021. He ends his time in the capital with 2 goals and 9 assists in 123 total appearances.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report – Inter Milan Set To Announce Permanent Arrival Of Roma Loanee In Late June
Report – Inter Milan Set To Announce Permanent Arrival Of Roma Loanee In Late June Only the official announcement is lacking as Nicola Zalewski prepares to complete his permanent move from Roma to Inter Milan. Per Il Romanista via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri will announce the agreement between June 22 and 24. Advertisement Nicola Zalewski left the capital to link up with the San Siro outfit ast January on a short-term loan. Despite his relatively sparse playing time, the 23-year-old has had a substantial impact. Therefore, Inter's decision to activate a buyout clause comes as no surprise. Inter Milan to Announce Nicola Zalewski Permanent Transfer from Roma Later This Month MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Nicola Zalewski of FC Internazionale is challenged by Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan during the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Zalewski proved a valuable asset toward the end of the season. Indeed, his qualities came to light as Federico Dimarco started losing form in the crunch period of the season. Furthermore, Zalewski's transfer won't compromise Inter's pursuit of other more high-profile targets. Instead, all the Nerazzurri need to do is fork out a meager €6.3 million to make the deal happen.
