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India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand Govt working to promote green energy: Chief Minister Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the All India Oil Sector Meet program organised at ONGC Community Centre, Dehradun on Saturday. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is working to promote green energy with coordination in the economy, ecology and technology. 'Clean and green energy is being promoted in the state through the Chief Minister Solar Self-Employment Scheme. Hydroelectric projects like Tehri, Koteshwar, Pipalkoti, Lakhwar, and Vishnugad in the state are playing an important role in establishing Uttarakhand as an energy hub. There are many possibilities in the field of geothermal in the state, on which the state government is continuously working,' the Chief Minister said, according to a press release. The Chief Minister said that natural resources play an important role in taking any nation forward. Fuel, along with the development of the nation, also fulfills our daily needs. ONGC is playing an important role in India's energy security by contributing 70 per cent of the total production of crude oil and 84 per cent of the natural gas production in the country. The Chief Minister said that PM Modi has put the resolution of a self-reliant and developed India in front of people. The country is moving forward with the resolution of becoming a developed India by 2047. He said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, petroleum reserves have been established for the energy security of the country. 'Solar energy is also being promoted along with green hydrogen. Work is being done on many alternative sources of energy. All these efforts have made India capable in the field of energy,' he said. The Chief Minister said that many works have been done in the field of oil and natural gas. Gas pipelines are being expanded under One Nation, One Grid. The gas distribution system has been expanded and made more convenient than before. Bio CNG plants are being set up. Schemes like the Ujjwala have brought a revolution in society. Many policies have also been implemented for oil production. India has also increased investments in the oil and natural gas sector abroad, the Chief Minister said. He said ONGC has done many such works in Uttarakhand, which are benefiting the state. (ANI)
Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Time loop not enough of a catalyst
TRON: CATALYST For: PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC TRON: Catalyst is a top down action adventure game where you play as Exo, a program in the TRON setting's computer world, whose last delivery for the night explodes. She's taken prisoner by Core, a sort of authoritarian government of the Grid, as the obvious suspect in a potential bombing. To Exo, the explosive is the least of her concerns as the incident has given her time-looping powers, allowing her to jump backwards by choice ... or on death. Meanwhile, Conn, a Core operative looking to climb the ranks, follows in hot pursuit. The time loop is a really cool idea. Unfortunately, it is underutilised in the gameplay. The loop mechanic is only used to get the player to continue the story. That's it. You go down one linear path, are told you can't continue, then you reset the loop and follow another linear path. Rinse and repeat. It's a completely linear use of a non-linear ability. I never used it outside of those sections. This disconnect between the story and the gameplay drags the whole experience down. Just before the first chapter ends, for example, Exo says she's been "here for far too long", and the excellent voice acting brings out her desperation and despair — when in fact you've been in that particular loop for an hour, maybe less. You also unlock a lot of shortcuts somewhat pointlessly, as a lot of them will never be used again, due to how linear everything is. There are times when you as a player know there is a way to the location you have to go to, but the game forces you off on a different path. As a consequence of the time-looping not being deep, I struggled to connect emotionally to the overall story and was confused by certain sections. Both Exo's and Conn's development needed more time, as they both feel flat as characters. This especially hurts for Exo as the playable character. We learn nothing about her before the whole bombing incident and her arc feels rushed. The voice acting is really nice. A bit inconsistent, but really good when it counts. By far the standout is Conn, voiced by David Menkin — whom I wish was given more lines and time — but each of the important characters do have their moments to shine. Another aspect done well is the world building. The concepts behind each of the factions and characters are interesting, though there are a lot of concepts thrown about and if you have no idea who Flynn is or what a user might be, your head will be spinning in the first few hours. Thankfully, there is a glossary where you can read about all the little details of the franchise. The visual style of harsh darkness and vibrant neon in various colours has always been a TRON staple and has been lovingly recreated here. Combat is pretty easy to pick up and was initially really fun. You have a quick attack combo and a special attack, as well as being able to throw your identity disc at enemies or bounce it off walls to hit them in the back. You can also parry basically every attack and can get upgrades to kick your own thrown disc back at enemies. Later in the game you get the ability to instantly kill dazed enemies and steal their code, giving you a new combat move-set for a short period of time. Unfortunately, combat is extremely unbalanced, even on the hardest difficulty, leading to probably the worst aspect of the entire game. This stems from the parry and its upgrades. One increases the damage and another makes the timing easier. Combine these two and you have a one-shot ability that kills most enemies in the game in one hit, or does tremendous damage, even against the final boss. I like parrying as much as the next guy, but it just made the combat boring. Why bother with throwing the disc or stealing code when you can just instakill whoever fronts up? The enemy variety could have saved things here but alas that's not the case. Be it the sword guys, throwing disc guys, hammer guys or others, they are all killed the same way. Parry, one-shot, move on. The most unique are the superiors, who actively parry your attacks, but that's a simple matter of attacking and then parrying the counterattack, and they go down like the rest. The most unique enemies are those that can summon others — they're basically the only enemy in the game you can't directly kill via parry — and they're just annoying time-sinks rather than an actual engaging fight. On a lighter note, the game ran well, was crash free and almost bug-free. I somehow got stuck in a wall; thankfully movement abilities got me out of that one. There was one rather annoying time when I was unable to interact with an elevator in damage-over-time zone, leading to my unfair death. I was still technically in combat and you can't interact during combat. That's fine, though the enemy I was supposed to kill was over 25,000m away and counting. I suspect they fell through the world. TRON: Catalys t isn't a bad game by any means, but it's not great either. It performs well and without issue. It controls fine. It's short and doesn't overstay its welcome. It's a game that exists ... and in a crowded market, that's about all it is. The voice acting can't save the so-so story and the cool design of the environments can't escape the linear gameplay and boring combat. Unless you're a die hard TRON fan, this is one you can skip. By Michael Robertson
The Market Online
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Strategic property acquisition in prolific copper-gold region in BC
Canadian-based Grid Battery Metals focuses on exploration for high-value battery metals required for the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company has just made a big move in copper and Tim Fernback, President and CEO of Grid Battery Metals joined Coreena Robertson in studio to discuss the details. The following is a transcription of the above video, and The Market Online has edited it for clarity . Coreena: Let's start with the big news. Grid just closed on the acquisition of a copper property. Can you walk us through what this asset is and what kind of potential you see there? Tim: It's a 275 square kilometer mining tenure, five distinct claim blocks in a very prolific Omineca region of central BC. So it is a prolific copper gold region in British Columbia. And there are three deposits adjacent to ours, which are being worked by Northwest Copper. And of course, we're in the region where Centerra Gold's Mount Milligan mine has already produced 1.8 million ounces of gold and 750 million pounds of copper. Coreena: Now, you've already got a strong focus on lithium. How does adding copper to the mix strengthen the portfolio for shareholders? Tim: You know, it's all about diversification. We are a battery metals focused company, so we're looking for good projects with good metal potential. And copper and lithium are both in high demand and also they are projected to have a supply crunch going forward. So it's a good place to be for a Grid shareholder to have both of these metals in your portfolio. Coreena: Alright. Now copper's obviously a big deal, but from a defense angle, what exactly makes it so critical? Tim: So, it's the best conductor of electricity. So, if you have equipment that's powered by a diesel engine or nuclear power or even a battery, a rechargeable battery, it's going to need copper to get to where it's got to go to make it function. So copper, titanium, stainless steel. These are really critical metals within the defense industry because all their equipment uses quite a larger quantity of it. Coreena: Alright. And we're going to need more of it. Tim: Yes, of course. Coreena: We've seen this shift in political momentum from Trump invoking the Defense Production Act to Mark Carney's push for resource security here in Canada. What steps is the government taking to make sure metals like lithium and copper are sourced more domestically? Tim: So, the big trend with these critical minerals is reshoring or onshoring them back to North America. So North America over the last 40, 50 years has given away its refining capacity and its production capacity. So now that's being brought back onto North American shores and we're focused on developing our own internal resources. So good quality copper and lithium projects in North America will go forward and will be supported by the governments. Coreena: And with Carney's recent push to ramp up Canada's defense spending, how does Grid fit into that picture? Tim: So, what's happening in Canada is that there's a renewed focus on spending on military equipment and as mentioned before, copper's a big part of that, so is lithium. So Canada in particular has committed to going from about 1.4 per cent of GDP to 2 per cent of GDP in terms of defense spending. So that is $18 billion annually in addition to what we already spend for a total of about $60 billion. Most of that is going into equipment and metals like copper and lithium are a big part of what's being bought. Coreena: And finally, do you see your asset base aligning with those evolving national priorities? Tim: Definitely, having great lithium and copper assets as North America is onshoring those metals and developing those projects, they're going to be supported by the governments and it's really important for our shareholders to have those in their portfolio. Thank you so much, Tim for taking the time to stop by here in studio. You can find Grid Battery Metals trading on the venture under the ticker symbol FLT, and on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol TAKOF. Check them out at for more information. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this stock on the Grid Battery Metals investor discussion forum, and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here.
The Market Online
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
A Canadian mineral company at the crossroads of electrification and defense
As geopolitical tensions between Canada and the United States escalate, the critical minerals sector finds itself in the crosshairs of a growing trade war. This friction casts a long shadow over the electrification revolution, where battery metals are the lifeblood of progress. With tariffs rising and global supply chains under strain, the urgency to localize resource extraction within North America has never been greater. This shift is not just about economic resilience—it's about national security. Amid this backdrop, Grid Battery Metals (TSXV:CELL) emerges as a compelling player. The company, based in Canada, has pivoted to focus on high-value battery metals, particularly lithium and copper, which are essential to both clean energy and defense industries . With exploration assets in both the USA and Canada, Grid is well-positioned to benefit from the reshoring of critical mineral supply chains. Canada's recent announcement to increase military spending to meet and exceed NATO's 2 per cent GDP target immediately underscores this shift. Defense systems—from drones to satellites—are increasingly reliant on lithium and copper-based technologies. The global copper market is facing a severe supply-demand imbalance. As the world races toward electrification—driven by defense industry spending, electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy infrastructure, and smart grids—copper demand is surging. Yet, supply remains constrained, exacerbated by geopolitical instability and underinvestment in new mining projects. Lithium, meanwhile, is no longer just a battery metal—it's a top asset. Its role in energy storage, EVs, and now advanced defense applications is expanding rapidly. Grid's portfolio includes three lithium properties in Nevada, USA—Texas Spring, Clayton Valley, and Volt Canyon—and a newly acquired copper-gold property in Central British Columbia. These assets are not only prospective but located near existing infrastructure and major players like Albemarle's (NYSE: ALB) Silver Peak lithium mine and Centerra Gold's (NYSE: CGAU) Mt. Milligan copper gold mine Texas Spring: Adjacent to Surge Battery Metals' high-grade lithium discovery, Grid's soil sampling has already revealed lithium concentrations exceeding 5,600 ppm. Clayton Valley: Located near North America's only producing lithium brine operation, this property offers potential for both brine and clay-hosted lithium deposits. Copper-Gold Property (B.C.): Grid recently awarded a 2025 exploration contract to Hardline Exploration, signalling its commitment to advancing this asset. 'For 2025, we propose to carry out a preliminary exploration program on two of the five claim blocks recently acquired as part of our Exploration Phase 1,' Grid's CEO and president, Tim Fernback, explained in a news release. 'Here a large assaying, trenching, sampling and geophysics program is planned for the Jupiter and Starlight claim blocks. We are planning this work during the summer exploration season and expect to have assay results by the fall with next exploration steps identified on the various claim blocks shortly thereafter.' Defense, decarbonization, and the rare earth race The global race for rare earth elements and battery metals is intensifying. Neodymium-iron-boron magnets—critical for precision-guided weapons, stealth aircraft, and unmanned systems—are almost entirely sourced from China. Western nations are now scrambling to diversify supply chains, and Canada is poised to play a pivotal role. Grid's focus on lithium and copper aligns with this strategic imperative. These metals are not only essential for EVs and renewable energy but are increasingly vital to defense technologies. The recent development of a new copper-lithium-tantalum alloy in the U.S.—capable of withstanding extreme heat while maintaining strength—highlights the evolving role of these materials in next-generation defense systems. Though still years from commercialization, such innovations point to the growing value of Grid's core commodities. Why investors should pay attention Grid Battery Metals is more than a junior explorer—it's a potential cornerstone in North America's critical minerals strategy. With assets in politically stable jurisdictions, proximity to major players, and a focus on metals that are both economically and militarily essential, Grid offers a unique value proposition. The company's stock has shown strong momentum in 2025, with a 225% year-to-date return as of June. As governments double down on clean energy and defense spending, companies like Grid stand to benefit from both policy tailwinds and market fundamentals. A solid bet on the future In a world where energy security and national defense are increasingly intertwined, Grid Battery Metals is aligned with the most pressing global trends. Investors looking to gain exposure to the electrification and defense revolutions should consider Grid as a high-upside opportunity. As always, deeper due diligence is essential—but the fundamentals, timing, and geopolitical context suggest that Grid Battery Metals could be a name to watch closely in the years ahead. Grid Battery Metals is a Canadian exploration company with a focus on exploration for high-value battery metals for the electric vehicle market. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this stock on the Grid Battery Metals Inc. Bullboard investor discussion forum, and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. This is sponsored content issued on behalf of Grid Battery Metals Inc., please see full disclaimer here.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EA Looking to Shut Down Long-Running Studio
It seems isn't done closing down some of its studios. A new report suggests the long-running racing developer may be next on the chopping block. Video game insider eXtas1s recently claimed the developer of games like Grid, Colin McRae Rally, Dirt, and most recently F1 25, will shut its doors. Those impacted will be put on the next F1 game or a new Need for Speed game currently in development. Additionally, the insider learned that there are about 400 'more' layoffs at EA. 'The cancellation of Black Panther will NOT be the only thing,' said eXtas1s. 'I have been able to learn that there are about 400 more layoffs coming up at EA, a total CLOSURE of the main headquarters of Codemasters and that these developers will be integrated into EA Sp (F1) and a new Need For Speed that is already in development.' EA recently closed Cliffhanger Games and cancelled its Black Panther game. According to an email from EA Entertainment president Laura Miele, this decision was to 'sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.' 'These decisions are hard,' Miele wrote. 'They affect people we've worked with, learned from, and shared real moments with. We're doing everything we can to support them — including finding opportunities within EA, where we've had success helping people land in new roles.' The status of Codemasters has been up in the air since EA paused development on future World Rally Championship titles. Around that announcement, the official Codemasters X account was pulled. While all signs are pointing to Codemasters getting shut down, EA has yet to officially confirm the closure. (Source: eXtas1s via Nintendo Life) The post EA Looking to Shut Down Long-Running Studio – Report appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
