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The Australian
a day ago
- Business
- The Australian
PNN secures Pocitos water drilling approval
Special Report: Power Minerals has received the green light to carry out hydrological drilling to advance its Rincon Lithium joint venture project in Argentina's Salta province. Power Minerals gets approval for hydrological drilling at Rincon joint venture in Argentina's Salta province Drilling targets industrial water source needed for direct lithium extraction operations at Pocitos project Navigate Energy poised to release US$4 million investment commitment for JV The drilling at the Pocitos project within the JV area is aimed at securing an industrial water source, which is essential for direct lithium extraction operations. This program will explore freshwater resources within the extensive alluvial fan northeast of the Pocitos salar. Finding a source of industrial water will strengthen Power Minerals' (ASX:PNN) plan to establish the Rincon JV with Navigate Energy as a lithium carbonate production hub in South America. 'Moving ahead with drilling to identify an industrial water source helps us progress our development plans,' managing director Mena Habib said. 'Pocitos has the potential to offer this required water source and we look forward to seeing what drilling will reveal.' Pocitos project The Pocitos project sits within Salta province in South America's famed lithium triangle, a region recognised as the go to destination for lithium brines drawing majors and juniors alike. Pocitos itself benefits from direct access to the General Belgrano Railway connecting to Pacific (Chile) and Atlantic (Argentina) ports, integration with existing natural gas pipelines and connection to the Cauchari and Altiplano solar farms, and support from a reliable legal and regulatory mining framework along with a skilled workforce. Ongoing infrastructural improvements such as the paving of highway Route 27, a planned high-voltage electrical connection from Cauchari, and a 435-hectare industrial park at Pocitos, add further to the project's strength. PNN adds that integration of the Rincon JV entity is nearing completion, which will release US$4 million in investment from Navigate Energy as part of its commitment. This includes funding dedicated to both Rincon and Pocitos development activities. The broader Rincon JV area has a JORC resource of 292,564t lithium carbonate equivalent at a lithium concentration of 248mg/L. Development will be through the use of direct lithium extraction, which has been proven to deliver substantial cost, water, and energy savings compared to traditional methods. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions.
Telegraph
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Steak is a breakfast food and 20 other things I learnt on England's tour of Argentina
After 16 days, two provinces and three cities, the Argentinian voyage comes to an end. An under-strength England have defeated Argentina in both Tests – in La Plata and San Juan – extending their unbeaten run over Los Pumas on their own patch since the 2009 loss in Salta. It was my first time in Argentina, a country famed for the passion of its people and the heartiness of its food and drink. Experiencing this country, as well as following England's movements – not to mention, success – in it, was a privilege. Here is what I learnt, both on and off the rugby field, from an unforgettable trip. 1. George Ford is England's best option at fly-half – that is not controversial A case can be made for all of them but I saw enough of Ford's influence on this tour, both in matches and at training, to know that England were not lacking for having three fly-halves with the Lions. Steve Borthwick has a real selection headache on the horizon come the autumn. It is not just at fly-half where Borthwick has positive quandaries, however, but in the back row, back three and, maybe, the front row, too. After the second Test victory, Borthwick said: 'You can see that we have a number of world-class flankers and we have got to have them in the team because of how much they add in terms of breakdown speed, how much they add in attack, so I think they have to be in the team.' 2. Lee Blackett is a brilliant coach He will one day either coach international rugby or return to becoming a truly great club head coach. He worked closely with Ford on this tour and England's attacking shape and strategy, even if the execution occasionally let them down, had the Pumas at sixes and sevens. In training, Blackett was influential and it should come as no surprise that he ended last season as a Premiership winner with Bath. 3. Blackett is also a very good padel player His partnering with Byron McGuigan, another coach temporarily seconded to England for this trip, was fearsome. The final score, when they took on the travelling media, is irrelevant. 4. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is a rocket A rusty one, albeit, but a rocket nonetheless. His strike-running during training was a class above, even if occasionally the skill level let him down. Admittedly, he has only played 34 minutes of rugby in 2025. 5. England's defence was immense in Argentina Joe El-Abd, heavily involved in last weekend's training session, deserves credit alongside McGuigan. 6. England's team spirit looked potent and impregnable Naturally, I was not in amongst it as some of the players and coaching staff, but after the second Test victory in San Juan, Borthwick spoke about how impressed he had been by it. The head coach stopped short of saying it was the best he had seen, but there was a suggestion: 'I want to bottle the spirit of La Plata, the spirit of San Juan, and take it with us wherever we go.' 7. Argentina's reputation for steak is deserved The cuts are all different, it is nearly mostly cooked over charcoal (asado) and, sometimes, they can be a little tougher than European steaks. But they were always juicy, the flavour always supreme. And, at my hotel in La Plata, the city in which England won the first Test, it was served at breakfast on weekends. And, yes, I did have it. The Malbec was as pleasant as everyone says, too. 'When in Rome' and all that... 8. Carlos Nieto's pub was almost worth the trip to La Plata alone La Plata's cathedral was opulent and magnificent, but there was not much going on in the city. Except steak, of course. And except La Rabieta, the pub owned by Nieto, the former Italy, Gloucester and Saracens prop. Although, don't foolishly get yourself in a round with him (as I did). It does not end well. 9. La Plata's pavements are death traps They all need re-laying. They must have laid waste to many an ankle in their time. 10. Driving nears total anarchy In both La Plata and San Juan, no one has any clue whose right of way it is; not drivers, nor pedestrians. There are very few road markings, even fewer give way signs. I lost count of the number of times I swore while walking about each city; I also lost count at the number of times taxi drivers laughed at me while I was swearing as their passenger. Buenos Aires, the capital, was slightly better, in that there was the occasional regulation pedestrian crossing. With that seemingly overrated invention (in Argentina, at least) of red and green men. 11. Tax is both baffling and seemingly optional Many places brazenly advertise discounts for both bank transfer and cash payments while one taxi driver told me that if I wanted an invoice I would have to pay a 15 per cent increased fare. There is an extremely cavalier attitude towards tax on goods, and yet when I paid on card for a solitary bottle of Diet Coke in a supermarket I had to input my passport number at the self-checkout. All very odd. 12. England are building World Cup-winning depth They are not there yet – and I am not saying that they are favourites (or even close) for the World Cup in 2027 as things stand, but they are tracking nicely. 13. Argentina adores rugby I arrived expecting football to be dominant here and rugby to be a minority sport. While football is by far and away the most popular, rugby is bigger than I was expecting, with a loyal, zealous fanbase. 14. Los Pumas need to find some props Desperately. England had the upper hand at the scrum in the first Test, Argentina then changed their props entirely for the second and the same outcome was achieved. For a nation with such a fearsome reputation for scrummaging, it was quite concerning. However, there are high hopes for their under-20s front row, who have impressed in the World Championships in Italy. 15. Tom Harrison loves scrums and loves talking about them Chatting to him about his scrum session was the most engaging and captivating I have seen him in an England media session. He was in his element. His front-rowers could not have done him prouder, either. 16. Lock remains an area of concern for England Charlie Ewels and Alex Coles did little wrong on the Argentina tour but Borthwick opted to go without out-and-out lock cover on the bench. Chandler Cunningham-South, covering second row, only featured for 20 minutes across the two Tests and there was no spot for Nick Isiekwe or Arthur Clark. Admittedly, Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum are with the Lions and George Martin is injured but England need to, at least, develop some locks with Test potential – and sharpish. 17. Freddie Steward remains a Test class full-back Steward has strengths and weaknesses but he proved that he still has what it takes at the highest level after becoming more of a fringe player over the past two years. After a season working with Peter Hewat at Leicester, Steward is moving the ball more freely and swiftly, too. 18. Five-three benches will become a thing of the past Borthwick may well revert to that for the match against the US on Sunday but the second Test in San Juan proved how much value the head coach places in a 6:2 bench split (he's only picked 6:2 benches all year). On Saturday that formation was preferred even with Ben Spencer covering fly-half, a position in which he never started a professional match. 19. England are likely to have a favourable World Cup draw Borthwick's side are currently ranked fifth in the world and need to be in the top six by the end of November. That now looks likely, given Australia and Argentina are in the hunt and face some of the best teams in the world before the deadline. 20. There was barely any Falklands-related hostility Even when I told people I was from England or London, nothing changed. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I was not expecting much, but the only reference to Las Malvinas which I either saw or heard on the whole trip was a solitary banner draped over some trees close to the stadium for the first Test. No one paid it much attention, either. Thankfully, that was it. 21. The Argentine population is hospitable and convivial England experienced it in the way that Club San Luis hosted them in La Plata – not just for training, but for an asado dinner, too – and I experienced it everywhere I went. They might be a fiery, rebellious people, but they also could never do enough to help. It is born out of pride for their country; they wanted me to see that pride. And I did. After Blackett and McGuigan had trounced all and sundry at padel, the manager of the courts was so embarrassed at not taking payment by card – not that he had any obligation to deign to our metropolitan ways – that he drove to my hotel a day later to gift me two bottles of local Malbec, to apologise for the payment inconvenience. Thanks for those, Jorge; they were delicious. And, in a wonderfully wacky way, your country is fabulous.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Among the Texas flood victims: campers, staff, grandparents and teachers
As search-and-rescue operations continue across central Texas, the death toll from the devastating and catastrophic flash flooding of the Guadalupe River continues to rise. On Sunday, Texas's governor, Greg Abbott, said more than 40 people remain missing. More than 100 people have now died in the floods. At least 27 of those are children. The crisis is being described as one of the US's deadliest floods in decades and has caused between $18bn and $22bn in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather. The hardest-hit area was Kerr county, where at least 75 of the deaths occurred. Many of the victims have been identified by their relatives. Here is what we know so far about some of those whose lives were taken by the floods: As of Monday morning, at least 27 girls and camp counselors from Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River, have died, the camp confirmed in a statement. Among the victims was eight-year-old Renee Smajstrla, whose uncle, Shawn Salta, has confirmed her death to multiple outlets. Salta wrote on Facebook that Renee was 'found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly'. 'We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life,' Salta wrote. Twin sisters Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, eight, were also among those lost, according to their grandfather, David Lawrence Jr, the former publisher of the Miami Herald. 'It has been an unimaginable time for all of us,' Lawrence Jr told the Herald. Best friends and cabin mates Eloise Peck, eight, and Lila Bonner, nine, both from Dallas, also died in the flood, according to members of their families who spoke with Fox 4 News and other outlets. 'Eloise was literally friends with everyone,' her mother told FOX 4. 'She loved spaghetti but not more than she loved dogs and animals.' Nine-year-old Janie Hunt of Dallas, also died in the flash flooding, her mother told CNN and her grandmother told the New York Times. A great-granddaughter of the oil baron William Herbert Hunt, Janie was remembered on Instagram by her relative, Tavia Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt. 'How do we trust a God who is supposed to be good, all knowing and all powerful, but who allows such terrible things to happen – even to children?' she wrote. The family of another camper, eight-year-old Sarah Marsh, confirmed to multiple outlets that the girl died in the flooding. The mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama, said in a statement that 'Sarah's passing is a sorrow shared by all of us, and our hearts are with those who knew her and loved her'. Alabama senator Katie Britt said that she was 'heartbroken' over the loss of Sarah. The family of eight-year-old Anna Margaret Bellows also confirmed to Fox News that their daughter was among those killed. According to the local NBC affiliate, Bellows shared a cabin with two other missing campers. Camp Mystic's co-owner and director, Richard 'Dick' Eastland is also among those who have died, according to the the New York Times and other outlets. Eastland, who had run Camp Mystic alongside his wife, Tweety, for more than 50 years, died while being transported to a Houston hospital, the BBC reported. He and his wife were the third generation of their family to operate the all-girls Christian summer camp. Many of their 11 grandchildren are involved in camp operations today. Eastland died while trying to save campers during the flooding, his grandson George wrote on Instagram. Camp counselor Chloe Childress was also killed during the devastating flooding, her family told ABC News. Childress 'lived a beautiful life that saturated those around her with contagious joy, unending grace, and abiding faith', her family said. As of Monday, one counselor and 10 young girls remain missing. Jane Ragsdale, 68, the co-owner and director of another all-girls camp along the Guadalupe River, Heart O' the Hills, was among those killed in the devastating flood, the camp confirmed. In a statement, the camp described Ragsdale as someone who 'embodied the spirit of Heart O' the Hills'. The camp was between sessions at the time of the flooding, and no campers were on-site, the camp said. Julian Ryan, 27, died while helping his family escape rising floodwaters in Ingram, Texas, his fiancee, Christinia Wilson, told CBS affiliate KHOU and the New York Times. As water surged into their home early Friday, Wilson said that Ryan placed their 13-month-old and six-year-old children on floating mattresses, and punched through a window to get his family out. Wilson said that Ryan was badly injured in the process and that despite multiple 911 calls, help didn't arrive in time. 'He died a hero, and that will never go unnoticed,' Ryan's sister, Connie Salas, told KHOU. Jeff Wilson, a longtime teacher in suburban Houston, was also killed in the Kerrville flood, according to the Humble independent school district, which called him a 'beloved teacher and co-worker' who worked in the school district for more than 30 years. His wife and 12-year-old son remain missing, according to the post by the school district. The family had been camping in the area ahead of the Kerrville Open Pro Rodeo, the New York Times reported. Wilson's son, Shiloh, had been planning to compete in the event. Both father and son were the proud descendants of Stanley Wilson, a member of the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame. Sisters Blair and Brooke Harber, 13 and 11, died after their cabin along the Guadalupe River was swept away, according to their pastor, the Joshua J Whitfield, who spoke with the New York Times and NBC News, and their school, St Rita Catholic Community in Dallas. In a statement, the school said that the girls had been staying with their grandparents, who remain missing. '[Blair] was a gifted student and had a generous kind heart,' the girls' father, RJ Harber, told CNN. '[Brooke] was like a light in any room, people gravitated to her and she made them laugh and enjoy the moment.' Reece Zunker, a teacher and soccer coach at Tivy high school, and his wife, Paula, a former teacher, were killed in the flooding, according to the Kerrville independent school district. Their children, Lyle and Holland, remain missing as of Sunday. Grandmother Sally Sample Graves was another victim of the flash flooding, according to her relative Sarah Sample, who posted a statement on Facebook. 'A powerful 30ft wave destroyed her home, sweeping her and our dad downstream,' Sample wrote. 'Though our dad and his dog miraculously survived, we're still reeling.' Tanya Burwick, 62, was swept away by the floodwaters while driving to her job at Walmart in San Angelo on Friday morning, her family has confirmed. Burwick's employer filed a missing persons report when she did not show up to work and police recovered her SUV from the water later the same day. Burwick was later discovered downstream on Saturday. 'She lit up the room and had a laugh that made other people laugh,' her daughter, Lindsey, told the Associated Press. Dr Katheryn Eads, a psychology professor at the University of Texas, San Antonio, was also killed in the flooding. Her daughter told ABC News said that Eads and her husband were camping in an RV when they got separated in the floodwater. Her family described her as having 'lived a fulfilling life, cut far too short'. They said that she was 'an incredible wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and person who spent her life helping kids, from those in the foster care system early in her career to those in school, both in early education as a psychologist and in college as a professor'.
Asharq Al-Awsat
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Rugby-Bertranou out of Argentine Squad but Petti Arrives after Club Final
Injured scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou has withdrawn from the squad to face England in the second test in San Juan on Saturday, the Argentine Rugby Union said. Bertranou, 31, was taken off hurt during Saturday's 35-12 defeat by England at La Plata, replaced by debutant Simon Benitez Cruz at the start of the second half. Coach Felipe Contepomi has called up Mateo Albanese as his replacement and now has three scrumhalves in the squad for the second test, with Benitez Cruz and Agustin Moyano also competing for a place in the team, Reuters reported. Argentina have also called up Guido Petti, who can play at lock or flank, and utility back Geronimo Prisciantelli to strengthen their squad for the match, as well as the clash against Uruguay in Salta on July 19. Petti arrives after competing for Bordeaux-Begles in the France Top 14 final against Toulouse on June 28, while the uncapped Prisciantelli is called up from Zebre in Italy.
CNA
07-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Bertranou out of Argentine squad but Petti arrives after club final
BUENOS AIRES :Injured scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou has withdrawn from the squad to face England in the second test in San Juan on Saturday, the Argentine Rugby Union said. Bertranou, 31, was taken off hurt during Saturday's 35-12 defeat by England at La Plata, replaced by debutant Simon Benitez Cruz at the start of the second half. The details and extent of his injury were not disclosed. Coach Felipe Contepomi has called up Mateo Albanese as his replacement and now has three scrumhalves in the squad for the second test, with Benitez Cruz and Agustin Moyano also competing for a place in the team. Argentina have also called up Guido Petti, who can play at lock or flank, and utility back Geronimo Prisciantelli to strengthen their squad for the match, as well as the clash against Uruguay in Salta on July 19. Petti arrives after competing for Bordeaux-Begles in the France Top 14 final against Toulouse on June 28, while the uncapped Prisciantelli is called up from Zebre in Italy.
