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5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Lucy Liu as Official Brand Voice, Ushering in a New Chapter of Storytelling for U.S. Campaigns
ATLANTA, July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced it is embarking on an important new chapter for brand marketing, unveiling Lucy Liu—award-winning actress, producer, and director—as the new voice of Mercedes-Benz in the United States. Drawing from her celebrated career and wide artistic acclaim, including two SAG awards, a Critics Choice Award and two Emmy nominations, Liu brings a distinct, sophisticated voice that naturally embodies the luxurious and pioneering core values of Mercedes-Benz. Renowned for her versatility and magnetic presence, Liu is uniquely suited to convey a spectrum of emotion—from serene warmth, to bold confidence and vibrant excitement—perfectly complementing the impressive breadth and groundbreaking innovation synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz vehicle portfolio. "Mercedes-Benz doesn't just define luxury - it continually reimagines it. To lend my voice to a brand with such a legacy of excellence and a bold vision for the future feels like a powerful alignment of values and creativity. This partnership reflects everything I value: innovation, intention, and impact. Together, we're building a legacy of modern luxury that only Mercedes-Benz can deliver."Lucy Liu, Award-Winning Actress, Producer, and Director Liu's debut as the official voice of Mercedes-Benz premiered with the launch of the new campaign featuring the GLS SUV, created in partnership with Merkley+Partners, called "Moving Forward." The television commercial was designed to further strengthen the GLS SUV's position as the ultimate luxury SUV through compelling cinematic narratives that emphasize its versatile seven-seat interior, pioneering technology, elegant styling, dynamic handling and thrilling performance. "The debut of Lucy Liu as the new official brand voice marks a new era for Mercedes-Benz marketing. Lucy's range and sophisticated tone conveys a modern elegance that represents the brand's legacy and future, and the transition to a female voice signals to our customers something fresh and innovative that provokes reappraisal."Melody Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA Watch Liu's voiceover debut with the GLS commercial debut here, and look for two more campaigns featuring Liu to premiere later this month. About Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at and To learn more about all Mercedes-Benz entities in North America, visit Accredited journalists can visit our media site at View source version on Contacts Corporate Communications Team corporatecommunicationsmbusa@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Lucy Liu as Official Brand Voice, Ushering in a New Chapter of Storytelling for U.S. Campaigns
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced it is embarking on an important new chapter for brand marketing, unveiling Lucy Liu—award-winning actress, producer, and director—as the new voice of Mercedes-Benz in the United States. Drawing from her celebrated career and wide artistic acclaim, including two SAG awards, a Critics Choice Award and two Emmy nominations, Liu brings a distinct, sophisticated voice that naturally embodies the luxurious and pioneering core values of Mercedes-Benz. Renowned for her versatility and magnetic presence, Liu is uniquely suited to convey a spectrum of emotion—from serene warmth, to bold confidence and vibrant excitement—perfectly complementing the impressive breadth and groundbreaking innovation synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz vehicle portfolio. 'Mercedes-Benz doesn't just define luxury - it continually reimagines it. To lend my voice to a brand with such a legacy of excellence and a bold vision for the future feels like a powerful alignment of values and creativity. This partnership reflects everything I value: innovation, intention, and impact. Together, we're building a legacy of modern luxury that only Mercedes-Benz can deliver.' Lucy Liu, Award-Winning Actress, Producer, and Director Liu's debut as the official voice of Mercedes-Benz premiered with the launch of the new campaign featuring the GLS SUV, created in partnership with Merkley+Partners, called 'Moving Forward.' The television commercial was designed to further strengthen the GLS SUV's position as the ultimate luxury SUV through compelling cinematic narratives that emphasize its versatile seven-seat interior, pioneering technology, elegant styling, dynamic handling and thrilling performance. 'The debut of Lucy Liu as the new official brand voice marks a new era for Mercedes-Benz marketing. Lucy's range and sophisticated tone conveys a modern elegance that represents the brand's legacy and future, and the transition to a female voice signals to our customers something fresh and innovative that provokes reappraisal.' Melody Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA Watch Liu's voiceover debut with the GLS commercial debut here, and look for two more campaigns featuring Liu to premiere later this month. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at and To learn more about all Mercedes-Benz entities in North America, visit Accredited journalists can visit our media site at
Cision Canada
11-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
G Mining Ventures Achieves Nameplate Capacity at Tocantinzinho; Q2 2025 Production Results Released English
BROSSARD, QC, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - G Mining Ventures Corp. (" GMIN" or the " Corporation") (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) is pleased to announce that its Tocantinzinho Gold Mine (" TZ") in the State of Pará, Brazil reached a major operational milestone, with the processing plant operating at an average of 12,890 tonnes per day (" tpd") over 30 consecutive days. The Corporation also reports gold (" Au") production for the second quarter of 2025 of 42,587 ounces (" oz"). Second Quarter 2025 Production Highlights No lost time or recordable incidents in Q2 2025 Q2-2025 gold production of 42,587 ounces, a 20% increase over Q1 2025 Gold recovery improved to 90.3% (from 87.7% in Q1 2025) Average mining rate of ~47,900 tpd, an 18% increase from Q1 2025 Average plant throughput of 11,100 tpd or 86% of nameplate April: 8,600 tpd (67% of nameplate) May and June: 12,300 tpd (96% of nameplate) "The team at TZ has delivered an impressive Q2 following the SAG mill liner challenges earlier this year, leading to a successful ramp up to nameplate throughput," said Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & Chief Executive Officer. "Since implementing the new liner, the mill has operated with excellent stability, higher throughput, and robust gold recoveries. These results demonstrate our technical capabilities and disciplined execution, keeping us firmly on track to achieve our 2025 production targets." Tocantinzinho Key Production Highlights: Tocantinzinho Processing Update During the ramp-up phase of the TZ mine, GMIN identified premature wear of the poly-met liners in the Semi-Autogenous Grinding (" SAG") mill, which resulted in frequent unscheduled downtime for liner replacements. While the mill performed as designed when running, these repeated shutdowns lowered the plant availability, resulting in less tonnage processed. To resolve the issue, the Corporation completed a permanent replacement of the rubber liners with a steel system in April, effectively eliminating the need for unplanned stoppages with normal wear expected going forward. Since the installation of the steel liners in April, the mill has performed to expectations, achieving an average throughput of 96% of nameplate for the months of May and June, with an exceptional 103% of nameplate for the month of May. This performance demonstrates the robustness of the permanent solution and highlights the stability of the TZ processing circuit. The expert control systems installed on the SAG mill and flotation circuit have contributed to increased plant throughput, enhanced stability and improved gold recoveries. Tocantinzinho Mining Update The mine delivered strong operational performance in Q2, achieving an average mining rate of 47,900 tpd — an 18% increase over Q1, which had been adversely impacted by above-average rainfall relative to historical data. During the quarter, additional mine fleet equipment was delivered to Brazil, with assembly and commissioning scheduled for Q3. This deployment is expected to further elevate mining production in the second half of the year. The newly acquired equipment will be classified as sustaining capital and will be reflected in the Q2 AISC cost metrics accordingly. Strong Operational Performance Underway 2025 production guidance for the TZ mine is forecast to be between 175,000 to 200,000 gold ounces, with a 44% of the production targeted for H1 and 56% in H2. Second-quarter gold production totaled 42,587 ounces, representing 23% of the midpoint of annual guidance, slightly above the planned 22%. First-half 2025 gold production totaled 78,165 ounces, representing 42% of the midpoint of annual guidance, slightly below the planned 44%. 2025 Outlook Reaffirmed Following the successful resolution of the SAG mill issue, GMIN reiterates its previously issued 2025 production guidance for the TZ mine of 175,000 to 200,000 oz. Commentary on cost guidance will be provided with the upcoming Q2 results. 2025 Catalysts Over 2025, the Corporation will focus on the following activities: Final environmental permit for Oko West (early Q3 2025) Oko West financing and construction decision (H2-2025) Greenfield and brownfield exploration (TZ, Oko West and Gurupi) (2025) Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call and Webcast GMIN will release its second quarter 2025 results on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after market close. GMIN's senior management will host a conference call the following day, at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) to discuss the Corporation's financial and operating results, which will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants may join the conference call using the following call-in details: Conference ID: 2442486 Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 (800) 715-9871 Participant International Dial-In Number: 1-646-307-1963 Participants can also access a live webcast of the conference call via or via the GMIN website at: A replay of this conference call will be available via the webcast for 12 months. Replay details will be provided on the GMIN website 24 hours after the call at: Qualified Person Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & Chief Executive Officer of GMIN, a QP as defined in NI 43-101, has reviewed the press release on behalf of the Corporation and has approved the technical disclosure contained in this press release. About G Mining Ventures Corp. G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) is a mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal projects to capitalize on the value uplift from successful mine development. GMIN is well-positioned to grow into the next mid-tier precious metals producer by leveraging strong access to capital and proven development expertise. GMIN is currently anchored by the Tocantinzinho Mine in Brazil, supported by the Gurupi Project in Brazil and the Oko West Project in Guyana — all with significant exploration upside and located in mining-friendly jurisdictions. Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of certain securities laws and are based on expectations and projections as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, those related to (i) the replacement of the SAG mill liners effectively eliminating unplanned stoppages; (ii) the additional mine fleet equipment expected to further elevate mining productivity in the second half of the year; (iii) the 2025 production guidance for the TZ mine; (iv) the quoted comments of GMIN's President & Chief Executive Officer; (v) the above-listed 2025 catalysts; and (vi) more generally, the section entitled "About G Mining Ventures Corp.". Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the time of this press release. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Corporation as of the time of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Such assumptions include, without limitation, those relating to (i) the improved gold recoveries at TZ, (ii) a stable plant throughput at TZ, (iii) the price of gold, and (iv) currency exchange rates; and those underlying the items listed in the above section entitled "About G Mining Ventures Corp." Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that, notably but without limitation, (i) the average mining rate, mill throughput and gold recoveries will continue to improve or at least be maintained at same levels, or (ii) the 2025 production guidance for TZ will be achieved, or (iii) the 2025 catalysts will materialize as expected by management, or (iv) TZ and Oko West will grow GMIN into the next intermediate producer, as future events could differ materially from what is currently anticipated by the Corporation. In addition, there can be no assurance that Brazil and/or Guyana will remain mining friendly and prospective jurisdictions. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions do not reflect future experience. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as a number of important risk factors and future events could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those made in the Corporation's other filings with the securities regulators of Canada including, but not limited to, the cautionary statements made in the relevant sections of the Corporation's (i) Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2025, for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, and (ii) Management Discussion & Analysis. The Corporation cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive, and new, unforeseeable risks may arise from time to time. The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Cision Canada
08-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
G Mining Ventures Achieves Nameplate Capacity at Tocantinzinho; Q2 2025 Production Results Released
BROSSARD, QC, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - G Mining Ventures Corp. (" GMIN" or the " Corporation") (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) is pleased to announce that its Tocantinzinho Gold Mine (" TZ") in the State of Pará, Brazil reached a major operational milestone, with the processing plant operating at an average of 12,890 tonnes per day (" tpd") over 30 consecutive days. The Corporation also reports gold (" Au") production for the second quarter of 2025 of 42,587 ounces (" oz"). Second Quarter 2025 Production Highlights No lost time or recordable incidents in Q2 2025 Q2-2025 gold production of 42,587 ounces, a 20% increase over Q1 2025 Gold recovery improved to 90.3% (from 87.7% in Q1 2025) Average mining rate of ~47,900 tpd, an 18% increase from Q1 2025 Average plant throughput of 11,100 tpd or 86% of nameplate April: 8,600 tpd (67% of nameplate) May and June: 12,300 tpd (96% of nameplate) "The team at TZ has delivered an impressive Q2 following the SAG mill liner challenges earlier this year, leading to a successful ramp up to nameplate throughput," said Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & Chief Executive Officer. "Since implementing the new liner, the mill has operated with excellent stability, higher throughput, and robust gold recoveries. These results demonstrate our technical capabilities and disciplined execution, keeping us firmly on track to achieve our 2025 production targets." Tocantinzinho Key Production Highlights: Tocantinzinho Processing Update During the ramp-up phase of the TZ mine, GMIN identified premature wear of the poly-met liners in the Semi-Autogenous Grinding (" SAG") mill, which resulted in frequent unscheduled downtime for liner replacements. While the mill performed as designed when running, these repeated shutdowns lowered the plant availability, resulting in less tonnage processed. To resolve the issue, the Corporation completed a permanent replacement of the rubber liners with a steel system in April, effectively eliminating the need for unplanned stoppages with normal wear expected going forward. Since the installation of the steel liners in April, the mill has performed to expectations, achieving an average throughput of 96% of nameplate for the months of May and June, with an exceptional 103% of nameplate for the month of May. This performance demonstrates the robustness of the permanent solution and highlights the stability of the TZ processing circuit. The expert control systems installed on the SAG mill and flotation circuit have contributed to increased plant throughput, enhanced stability and improved gold recoveries. Tocantinzinho Mining Update The mine delivered strong operational performance in Q2, achieving an average mining rate of 47,900 tpd — an 18% increase over Q1, which had been adversely impacted by above-average rainfall relative to historical data. During the quarter, additional mine fleet equipment was delivered to Brazil, with assembly and commissioning scheduled for Q3. This deployment is expected to further elevate mining production in the second half of the year. The newly acquired equipment will be classified as sustaining capital and will be reflected in the Q2 AISC cost metrics accordingly. Strong Operational Performance Underway 2025 production guidance for the TZ mine is forecast to be between 175,000 to 200,000 gold ounces, with a 44% of the production targeted for H1 and 56% in H2. Second-quarter gold production totaled 42,587 ounces, representing 23% of the midpoint of annual guidance, slightly above the planned 22%. First-half 2025 gold production totaled 78,165 ounces, representing 42% of the midpoint of annual guidance, slightly below the planned 44%. 2025 Outlook Reaffirmed Following the successful resolution of the SAG mill issue, GMIN reiterates its previously issued 2025 production guidance for the TZ mine of 175,000 to 200,000 oz. Commentary on cost guidance will be provided with the upcoming Q2 results. 2025 Catalysts Over 2025, the Corporation will focus on the following activities: Final environmental permit for Oko West (early Q3 2025) Oko West financing and construction decision (H2-2025) Greenfield and brownfield exploration (TZ, Oko West and Gurupi) (2025) Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call and Webcast GMIN will release its second quarter 2025 results on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after market close. GMIN's senior management will host a conference call the following day, at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) to discuss the Corporation's financial and operating results, which will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants may join the conference call using the following call-in details: Conference ID: 2442486 Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 (800) 715-9871 Participant International Dial-In Number: 1-646-307-1963 Participants can also access a live webcast of the conference call via or via the GMIN website at: A replay of this conference call will be available via the webcast for 12 months. Replay details will be provided on the GMIN website 24 hours after the call at: Qualified Person Louis-Pierre Gignac, President & Chief Executive Officer of GMIN, a QP as defined in NI 43-101, has reviewed the press release on behalf of the Corporation and has approved the technical disclosure contained in this press release. About G Mining Ventures Corp. G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) is a mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal projects to capitalize on the value uplift from successful mine development. GMIN is well-positioned to grow into the next mid-tier precious metals producer by leveraging strong access to capital and proven development expertise. GMIN is currently anchored by the Tocantinzinho Mine in Brazil, supported by the Gurupi Project in Brazil and the Oko West Project in Guyana — all with significant exploration upside and located in mining-friendly jurisdictions. Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of certain securities laws and are based on expectations and projections as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, those related to (i) the replacement of the SAG mill liners effectively eliminating unplanned stoppages; (ii) the additional mine fleet equipment expected to further elevate mining productivity in the second half of the year; (iii) the 2025 production guidance for the TZ mine; (iv) the quoted comments of GMIN's President & Chief Executive Officer; (v) the above-listed 2025 catalysts; and (vi) more generally, the section entitled "About G Mining Ventures Corp.". Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the time of this press release. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Corporation as of the time of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Such assumptions include, without limitation, those relating to (i) the improved gold recoveries at TZ, (ii) a stable plant throughput at TZ, (iii) the price of gold, and (iv) currency exchange rates; and those underlying the items listed in the above section entitled "About G Mining Ventures Corp." Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that, notably but without limitation, (i) the average mining rate, mill throughput and gold recoveries will continue to improve or at least be maintained at same levels, or (ii) the 2025 production guidance for TZ will be achieved, or (iii) the 2025 catalysts will materialize as expected by management, or (iv) TZ and Oko West will grow GMIN into the next intermediate producer, as future events could differ materially from what is currently anticipated by the Corporation. In addition, there can be no assurance that Brazil and/or Guyana will remain mining friendly and prospective jurisdictions. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions do not reflect future experience. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as a number of important risk factors and future events could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and those made in the Corporation's other filings with the securities regulators of Canada including, but not limited to, the cautionary statements made in the relevant sections of the Corporation's (i) Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2025, for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, and (ii) Management Discussion & Analysis. The Corporation cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive, and new, unforeseeable risks may arise from time to time. The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. SOURCE G Mining Ventures Corp
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Supreme Court stays HC order on Goa weightlifting coach recruitment
Panaji: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an order of the high court that directed govt to proceed with the recruitment of a weightlifting coach for the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Woman weightlifter Vaishnavi Ugadekar, a two-time gold and silver medallist for the state in weightlifting who also participated in the National Games, challenged the order of the high court in the Supreme Court. The apex court on Monday issued notices to govt and stayed the order of the high court in the petition filed by Ugadekar, represented by advocate on record Salvador Santosh Rebello, with advocates Pradosh Dangui and Kritika. Ugadekar alleged bias by the examiner against whom she had complained in the past for harassment. Following her complaint, Goa govt last month decided to conduct the skill test process again for weightlifting with independent examiners/selectors. Mahesh Kavlekar, the other applicant who was found eligible, then went to the high court, which directed govt to proceed with the selection process as per schedule. The high court stated that it found govt's stand 'little surprising' and observed that merely because a complaint was filed by an unsuccessful candidate, only the written examination for the stream of weightlifting was cancelled, while the examinations for the post of coach in other streams like swimming and basketball were to be conducted as per schedule on June 26. 'It appears that the authorities are not conscious of the fact that once the candidate has appeared and participated in the process, he cannot thereafter call into action the whole process, and definitely not at the intermediate stage when the whole process is not yet complete,' stated the division bench comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Nivedita Mehta. The bench said that upon clearing the preliminary test in the form of a skill test and physical test, it is imperative for the candidate to appear for the written examination, and upon that, the entire selection shall be said to be completed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The high court held that state authorities attempted to interject the whole process despite the fact that Kavlekar proved to be successful in the two preliminary rounds and qualified himself for the written test. It added that merely because a complaint was filed, the test cannot be postponed, and he cannot be made to wait till a fresh advertisement is issued in respect of other streams when he will be subjected to the physical test and skill test. The high court added that this would cause immense injustice to the petitioner, who has experience working at SAG for more than a decade and definitely deserves a fair chance to participate in the process of selection. Ugadekar then went to the Supreme Court.
