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Otago Daily Times
27-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
A volunteer firefighter's quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire. Initial officer in charge Senior Firefighter Ewan Mason, of Ranfurly, said the Serene S2068 heater was installed in a plant room. Heating the room to protect pumps and equipment was a sensible decision but unfortunately that particular heater was not. A tradesman who was also a volunteer firefighter, working nearby on the property, recognised the smell of burning plastic, SFF Mason said. His quick action with a fire extinguisher soon had the fire out. Fire appliances from Ranfurly and Naseby attended the 111 call that was made but were not needed, he said. It was a timely reminder to check any permanently installed fan heaters to ensure they were not the recalled Serene S2068, which Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) said had been involved in many fires in the past year. SFF Mason said fan heaters needed consistent, thorough maintenance to make sure there was no buildup of dust or fluff. The fan drew air into the heater and with it dust and fluff, which could then catch fire when it came in contact with the hot element. Fenz advises if you have a Serene heater in your home: — Check if your heater has the model number S2068. — If you have this heater, do not use it! Serene S2068 heaters are unsafe. Testing has found these heaters are non-compliant with safety standards. A series of fires and overheating incidents are associated with these heaters. — If it is installed in your property, get an electrical worker to make it safe by isolating it from the electrical supply, or contact your landlord to arrange this, and they can dispose of it safely. — The model number is located on a sticker on the top side of the heater. This can be difficult to read. A good tip to view the model number is to use your phone camera in selfie mode to view and take a photo of the label. — There is a significant risk of people being seriously harmed or property being damaged through use of these heaters. — If your heater is a Serene model S207T or S2069, Energy Safety considers there is a low risk from continued use. However, if you observe an unusual smell or noise from the heater, do not use it and contact an electrical worker to check it over.
Otago Daily Times
27-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Recalled heater catches fire in cow shed
The Serene brand fan heater that caught fire in a Maniototo cow shed this morning. Photo: Supplied/FENZ A volunteer firefighter's quick actions averted catastrophe this morning at a Maniototo dairy farm where a recalled fan heater caught fire. Senior firefighter Ewan Mason, of Ranfurly, said the Serene S2068 heater was installed in a plant room. A tradesman, who was also a volunteer firefighter, was working nearby on the property and recognised the smell of burning plastic, Mr Mason said. The tradie's quick action with a fire extinguisher soon had the fire out. Fire appliances from Ranfurly and Naseby both attended the 111 call that was made but were not needed. Thankfully, no cows (or people) were harmed in the incident. It was a timely reminder to check any permanently installed fan heaters to ensure they were not the recalled Serene S2068, which the New Zealand Fire Service said had been involved in many fires in the past year. Mr Mason said fan heaters needed consistent, thorough maintenance to make sure the was no build up of dust or fluff. The fan draws air into the heater and with it dust and fluff, which can then catch fire when it comes in contact with the hot element. The New Zealand Fire Services advises if you have a Serene heater in your home: • Check if the model number is S2068. • The model number is located on a sticker on the top side of the heater. This can be difficult to read. A good tip to view the model number is to use your phone camera in selfie mode to view and take a photo of the label. • If you have this heater, do not use it! Serene S2068 heaters are unsafe. Testing has found these heaters are non-compliant with safety standards. A series of fires and overheating incidents are associated with these heaters. • If it is installed in your property, get an electrical worker to make it safe by isolating it from the electrical supply, or contact your landlord to arrange this, and they can dispose of it safely. • There is a significant risk of people being seriously harmed or property being damaged through use of these heaters. • If your heater is a Serene model S207T or S2069, Energy Safety considers there is a low risk from continued use. However, if you observe an unusual smell or noise from the heater, do not use it and contact an electrical worker to check it over
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
STAR DIAMOND CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF 2025 ANNUAL MEETING
SASKATOON, SK, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Star Diamond Corporation ("Star Diamond" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that all of the nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated March 31, 2025, were elected as directors of the Corporation at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 15, 2025 (the "Meeting"). Details of the voting results for the election of directors are set out below: In addition, shareholders also approved a resolution: re-appointing KPMG LLP as the Corporation's independent auditor. Voting results for all matters will be posted on SEDAR+ at At today's Meeting, the Chair of the Board, Mr. Ewan Mason, provided an update on the status of the Fort à la Corne Project and the Buffalo Hills Project Fort à la Corne mineral properties Star Diamond's technical team will focus on the technical investigation and evaluation of the Star – Orion South Diamond Project, with the goal of a future development decision. The initial work was completed in 2024 with a revised Mineral Resource estimate for the Star – Orion South Diamond Project, which will form the foundation of an updated Prefeasibility Study ("PFS"). The PFS will enable a Feasibility Study, on which a production decision can be based. Buffalo Hills mineral properties Management continues to review the recent results from the diamond valuation and typing analysis with a view to possible work programs and a potential path forward for the asset. A more detailed update on activities at Buffalo Hills will be provided as it becomes available About Star Diamond Corporation Star Diamond is a Canadian natural resource company focused on exploring and evaluating Saskatchewan's diamond resources. Star Diamond holds a 100% interest in the Fort à la Corne Project, (FALC Project, which includes the Star – Orion South Diamond Project, or the "Project"). These properties are in central Saskatchewan, near established infrastructure, including paved highways and the electrical power grid, which provide significant advantages for future possible mine development. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the exploration and evaluation properties of the Buffalo Hills Diamond Project (the "BH Project") located approximately 400 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (see "Corporate Developments"). Technical Information All technical information has been prepared under the supervision of Mark Shimell, VP Exploration, Professional Geoscientist in the Province of Saskatchewan, who is the Company's "Qualified Person" under NI 43-101 Stay Connected with Us: X (Twitter) - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - Website This press release contains "forward-looking statements" and/or "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate" or "believes", or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results, "may", "could", "would", "will", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Star Diamond's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Star Diamond and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific. Risks exist that forward-looking statements will not be achieved due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, statements regarding Rio Tinto Canada, the Company's ability to obtain financing to further the exploration, evaluation and/or development of exploration and evaluation properties in which the Company holds interest, the economic feasibility of any future development projects, developments in world diamond markets, changes in diamond prices, risks relating to fluctuations in the Canadian dollar and other currencies relative to the US dollar, the impact of changes in the laws and regulations regulating mining exploration, development, closure, judicial or regulatory judgments and legal proceedings, operational and infrastructure risks and the additional risks described in Star Diamond's most recently filed Annual Information Form, and annual and interim MDA. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are provided solely for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of our operating environment. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Star Diamond assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
