What Happened Last Week?
Inflations is getting stickier after it got it easy with goods, the rest of the basket might be a bigger challenge, are we really gonna go from 4 announced cuts to 2 or even 0 in 2024? all over all eventful week with cpi prints, warfare, gold surging, etc.
- Cpi at 0.4% mom (0.3 est.) and 3.5% YOY from 3.2% last month
- Inflations is getting stickier after it got it easy with goods, the rest of the basket will be a challenge
- Gold going tru 2400 then getting a fakeout just a few hours before close, nasty play with what followed during the weekend.
- Iran launched drones and missile in retaliation for the strike on their embassy, very few iranian strikes went through the Israelis defense system (helped by other locals players too apparently)
- is that government really bailing banks by announcing mortgage amortization up to 30 years, canadian real estate love variable rates, and possibly the only way they cheat the MQR at 5.25%?
- Bitcoin Halving in a week?
Monday:
Intermap Drives Infrastructure Advancements in Greece and Malawi – IMP.to
Intermap has received a contract award alongside its partner, ALVO, to provide 3D precision elevation data to the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Rural Development and Food in Greece (“Greek Ministry of Agriculture”). Intermap’s high-resolution NEXTMap® 3D digital surface models (DSMs) and geospatial services are integrated with ALVO’s innovative products to provide the government with high-quality data and tools to address its agriculture needs.
In Africa, Intermap won a contract to supply its latest 3D digital terrain models (DTMs) to the government of Malawi for Watershed Services Improvement and Disaster Management Projects. The Company is supplying DTM data for the entire Shire River Basin, a critical area in Malawi for hydropower, agriculture, fisheries, transport, tourism and urban and rural water supplies.
MDA SPACE DEFINES THE NEXT GENERATION OF ROBOTICS WITH NEW MDA SKYMAKER™ PRODUCT LINE – MDA.to
announced MDA SKYMAKER, a new suite of space robotics purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of our customers’ most ambitious missions. Unveiled at the Space Symposium conference in Colorado Springs, MDA SKYMAKER, the world’s leading space robotics technology and services, is now available for all missions and applications.
Key customer benefits of the MDA SKYMAKERTM robotics suite include:
Greater efficiency and robotics flexibility: Customers can now select from a range of high-performance high-reliability robotics products and services for a tailored solution.
Significantly improved mission economics: Customers, regardless of size or application, can now benefit from economy of scale pricing associated with one-to-many commercial products and services.
Faster time to market: Modular solutions, long-term product roadmaps and state-of-the-art manufacturing and production capacity minimize time to deployment for customers with aggressive commercial mission schedules.
Full-service mission operations: Customers can reduce operational costs by having MDA Space perform mission operations from our new state-of-the-art commercial mission control centre, leveraging decades of robotics space mission design and mission operations support.
BOARDWALKTECH SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED – BWLK.v
has signed an agreement with Tata Consultancy Services (“TCS”) the largest IT services and consulting company in India with operations in 46 countries and over 615,000 employees. TCS will be teaming with Boardwalktech to deliver consulting and professional services in the financial services market for the Boardwalk Velocity product.
The Velocity product provides a platform for financial institutions of all sizes to rapidly remediate and transform their Excel and Access based End User Computing (“EUC”) environments into a compliant, auditable, and scalable solution.
CSR5 GLOBAL and Quantum eMotion Corp. Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Revolutionize Cybersecurity – QNC.v
announce a landmark partnership aimed at redefining the landscape of cybersecurity. This strategic alliance positions QeM as the exclusive provider of cutting-edge, post-quantum cryptography and cloud-based security solutions to CSR5, marking a significant leap forward in our shared commitment to reducing risk through enhanced response, resilience, and recovery capabilities.
Bolivar Energy Authority Selects Tantalus Grid Modernization Platform(TM) and TRUSense Gateway(TM) Solution – GRID.to
Announced that after a competitive evaluation process, Bolivar Energy Authority (BEA) selected the Tantalus Grid Modernization Platform (TGMP™) to modernize their distribution grid. Leveraging the TRUSense Fiber Gateway to harness the full capabilities of BEA’s advanced fiber network deployed in partnership with Irby Utilities, TGMP will replace an existing AMI solution in support of BEA’s grid modernization initiatives. The TRUSense Gateway is available for multiple communications networks, including fiber, ethernet and cellular. As an integral part of the TGMP, the TRUSense Gateway will enable BEA to uniquely leverage their community’s investment in an advanced fiber deployment to improve operations of the distribution grid through the delivery of interoperable, grid-edge data.
Savaria Announces the Acquisition of the Dumbwaiter and Material Lift Assets of D.A. Matot, Inc. – SIS.to
Founded in 1888, Matot has functioned as a family-owned business over the past 130 years, becoming a leading North American supplier of lifts used for the movement of goods in commercial and industrial applications. Dumbwaiters and material lifts are used in a wide range of activities, including within hospital and healthcare facilities, the hospitality sector, and a variety of retail and industrial settings. Matot’s customer base includes current Savaria dealers as well as large passenger elevator companies. In 2023, Matot’s dumbwaiter and material lift business generated US $6.3 million (C $8.6 million) in revenue with US $1.1 million (C $1.5 million) in EBITDA.
Largest Grocery Chain in U.S. Adds Yerbaé Across the Country – YERB-U.v
Anounced its further expansion into the grocery channel with Kroger, the largest U.S. grocery store chain. Yerbae’s products will now be available in over 1,000 Kroger locations across the country, solidifying its presence in the retail market. As part of this expansion, all participating Kroger locations will stock Yerbaé’s recently announced 12 oz energy line. This transition from 16 oz cans to 12 oz cans aligns with the company’s commitment to recognizing the evolving preferences of consumers and underscores Yerbaé’s dedication to meeting evolving market demands.
Tuesday:
Gatekeeper Announces SEPTA Contract for Locomotive Image and Audio Recording Devices – GSI.v
announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gatekeeper Systems USA Inc. located in Bristol, PA, has received a purchase contract from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to equip five transit locomotives with image and audio recording devices, including Crash Hardened Memory Modules (CHMMs).
Talon Metals Corporate Update: Advancing a Secure Domestic Nickel Supply to Meet U.S. Government Requirements – TLO.to
is progressing activities in North Dakota to establish the BMPF, of which US$114.8 million is funded by a grant from the US Department of Energy (“DOE Funding”) on a cost-share basis. Talon is currently drawing on the DOE Funding in line with its agreement with the Department of Energy. To date, Talon has applied for US$453,000 in reimbursable funds from the Department of Energy. Talon is in the final stages of securing an industrial site in Mercer County, North Dakota where the BMPF will be located. The site is a former industrial site with rail infrastructure suitable for Talon’s use and located in an Energy Community census track as per the DOE Energy Communities map tool IRA Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus.
Equinox Gold Commences Processing Ore at Greenstone Project: First Gold Pour on Track for Q2 2024- EQX.to
pleased to provide an update on commissioning progress at its Greenstone Project in Ontario, Canada. The Greenstone Project is being developed as a 60/40 partnership, respectively, by Equinox Gold and Orion Mine Finance Group and will be one of the largest gold mines in Canada, producing approximately 400,000 ounces of gold annually for the first five years and more than five million ounces of gold over its initial 14-year mine life.
WSP to Acquire 1A Ingenieros, Significantly Growing Its Presence in Spain and in The Power Sector – WSP.to
announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 1A Ingenieros, S.L. (1A Ingenieros), a 250-employee Spanish consulting firm operating mainly in the Power & Energy sector. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024. With a combined team of approximately 600 employees, WSP will become one of the leading international engineering firms in the country.
ARway.ai The Spatial Computing Platform Shows 200% Developer Growth, Signs Multiple New Deals for Its Augmented Reality Navigation Platform in Middle East & Spain – ARWY.cse
announce two new SaaS developer deals with leading companies in the Saudi Arabia and Spain. These partnerships underscore ARway.ai’s commitment to enhancing spatial computing across various sectors and use cases, reaffirming its position as a leader in AR technology integration.
ARway.ai has 3700+ subscribers
58 Developers with a 200% QoQ growth,
7 partners, a 100% QoQ growth.
In total, ARway.ai has 4400 active accounts and 4970 maps created on the platform.
Wednesday:
GreenPower Plans To Deliver 88 All-Electric School Buses in West Virginia in Fiscal Year 2025 – GPV.v
announced that it plans to deliver an additional 88 all-electric Type D BEAST and Type A Nano BEAST school buses to school districts in West Virginia in GreenPower’s fiscal year 2025 which began April 1, 2024. In January 2024, the EPA announced an $18,565,000 grant awarded to GreenPower of WV for the deployment of GreenPower’s all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission school buses in seven West Virginia counties. The grant includes funding for the charging infrastructure to ensure a proper charging strategy for the deployment. During fiscal year 2024, GreenPower delivered 29 Type D BEAST and 12 Type A Nano BEAST school buses across the country, for a total of 41 deliveries, an increase of 356% from the previous fiscal year.
Xtract One Technologies Partners with Oak View Group to Secure Co-op Live, Manchester’s New 23,500 Capacity Arena – XTRA.cn
nnounced that it is partnering with Oak View Group (“OVG”), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry, to bring its fan screening solution to secure all entrances of Co-op Live in Manchester, England opening on April 23, 2024.
The next generation, 23,500 capacity venue is the largest arena in the UK and is Xtract One’s first OVG customer partnership in Europe. In this three-year contract, Xtract One’s SmartGateways will provide this new venue with fast and frictionless fan screening that optimizes their experience without compromising security, with an AI-powered, multi-layered security solution that secures all patrons.
NextSource Materials Provides Development Update on Battery Anode Facility in Mauritius Freeport Zone – NEXT.to
Following a comprehensive site selection process, the Company has signed a long-term lease agreement for a site in the Freeport Zone of Port-Louis for the location of its first BAF plant. The Company has integrated engineering improvements into the plant design and initiated the environmental permitting (EIA) process.The Company has pre-ordered process equipment with a production capacity of 3,600 tonnes per annum of SPG (spheronized and purified graphite) and CSPG (coated SPG). The process equipment is currently being fabricated and assembled offshore and will be shipped to Mauritius once the EIA process is completed. Meanwhile, SuperFlake® graphite concentrate from the Molo Mine and equipment for the operation of a small-scale pilot line has already arrived at the site in order to prepare for production of samples for key OEM customers.
Thursday:
SolarBank Completes Mechanical Construction of 21MW Honeywell Community Solar Sites – SUNN.to
has completed mechanical construction on the 21 MW DC ground-mount solar power projects that are under development in upstate New York (the “Projects”) for Honeywell International in a US$41 million transaction. The Projects are known as SB 13-1, SB 13-2 and SB-14. The next step is completion of final electrical work and acceptance testing.
Canada Nickel Commences Front End Engineering Design at Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project – CNC.v
has commenced Front End Engineering Design at the Company’s Crawford Nickel Sulphide project led by its long-term engineering partner Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC (“Ausenco”) and supported by a number of engineering firms from the project’s feasibility study. The Front End Engineering Design (“FEED”) step in this next phase of project development is expected to be completed by August 2024.
Intermap Growing Insurance Business in Eastern Europe- IMP.to
announced KBC Slovakia and UNIQA Slovakia have signed multiyear subscriptions to its Aquarius RMA software and the latest generation of flood risk solutions for Slovakia.
KBC Slovakia is a major insurer in the Slovakia insurance and financial markets. It has two subsidiaries, ČSOB Poisťovňa and ČSOB Banka, which have implemented Intermap’s newest flood risk solution for all of Slovakia.
HPQ Fumed Silica Reactor Pilot Plant Design Reworked to Fast Track and De-Risk Commercial Plant Scale-Up – HPQ.v
is pleased to share that its technology provider and equipment supplier, PyroGenesis Canada Inc. responsible for the Fumed Silica project, has reworked and simplified the overall design of the 50 tonnes per year (TPY) pilot plant system. This rework is set to accelerate the process to commercial scalability, effectively minimizing the risks associated with scaling up. Furthermore, it streamlines the process of constructing HPQ Polvere’s inaugural 1,000 TPY commercial-scale plant, ensuring a smoother path to production.
Importantly, this rework will not impact the scheduled commissioning of the pilot plant in Q2 2024.
Friday:
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