Sustainability
Middleton, Wisconsin--(August 27, 2026) - State legislatures have enacted 14 environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) bills thus far in 2026, the fewest in a single year since 2021. This represents 8% of the 174 ESG-related bills introduced, according to Ballotpedia's Environmental, Social, and Governance Legislation Tracker.Of the bills that were not enacted, one was vetoed without an override, eight advanced to a second chamber, 79 failed, and 72 remain pending....
Aug 27 · 12:17·Newsfile
Sustainability
HANGZHOU, China, August 27, 2026--Alipay Ant Forest, Ant Group’s green initiative that encourages people to participate in environmental protection through simple, everyday low-carbon actions, today announced that more than 700 million users across China have joined the program as of August 2026. Together, they have helped support the planting of over 700 million trees, contributing to ecological restoration efforts in some of China’s most arid and environmentally fragile regions.
Aug 27 · 12:02·Business Wire
SaaS · Energy
JAKARTA, Aug 27, 2026 - Indonesia is strengthening its position as one of the Asia-Pacific's most promising markets for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development. As the country moves from policy development toward project implementation, the focus is expanding to include stronger collaboration, investment, and the development of commercial-scale projects to support Indonesia's Net Zero Emissions (NZE) ambitions and the transition toward a low-carbon economy.
In line with this direction, the Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) will once again host The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026, taking place on 26–27 August 2026 at Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta.
Under the theme "Advancing Indonesia's CCS Project Deployment: Driving Policy Alignment, Regional Collaboration, and Sustainable Carbon Economy," the forum will bring together regulators, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, academics, research institutions, and international organizations to explore pathways for accelerating CCS deployment, strengthening regional cooperation, and advancing a sustainable carbon economy.
The forum is supported by the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI), the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and SKK Migas, demonstrating Indonesia's commitment to advancing Carbon Capture and Storage as a strategic solution for decarbonization while fostering investment and regional collaboration.
One of the concrete outcomes of the IICCS Forum 2026 is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) and the Indonesia Carbon Trade Association (IDCTA) on cooperation in CCS advocacy and carbon trading. The partnership will cover knowledge exchange, cross-participation in various activities, and the joint organization of events.
ICCSC also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea's ETRS Center, which operates the Korea-Indonesia Offshore Research Cooperation Center (KIORCC), on low-carbon development and infrastructure cooperation. The partnership will cover information exchange, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking, and joint studies, further strengthening collaboration between Indonesia and Korea in advancing low-carbon development.
On the project development front, the forum also marks an important milestone in strengthening Indonesia-Japan cooperation through the Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM). The Governments of Indonesia and Japan, through the JCM Joint Committee, have approved the Ofaweri decarbonization initiative utilizing Tangguh CCUS to progress to the next stage as a JCM project. The approval marks a significant milestone, making Tangguh CCUS the first CCUS project registered under the JCM framework and creating potential for carbon credit generation through the project. The development highlights Indonesia's significant CCUS potential while reinforcing Tangguh's role in advancing practical low-carbon solutions that support energy security. Building on this momentum, bp and Mitsubishi Research Institute have also been selected by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) under its 2026 Promotion of Low Carbon Technology Project Utilizing JCM programme to develop new JCM methodologies for low-carbon CCUS technologies in Indonesia.
Beyond its conference sessions and strategic partnerships, IICCS Forum 2026 will also mark the launch of a collaborative publication by Pertamina Hulu Energi and the Indonesia CCS Center titled "CCS Lintas Batas untuk Aktivasi Pasar Domestik." The publication will be introduced through a book launching session as part of efforts to expand knowledge and foster discussion on cross-border CCS development and opportunities to activate the domestic carbon market.
According to Junaedi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026, Indonesia has reached an important stage in CCS development where stronger partnerships are essential to transform ambition into implementation.
"Indonesia is entering a new chapter in Carbon Capture and Storage development. IICCS Forum 2026 is designed not only as a platform for discussion but also as a catalyst for collaboration, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, and international partners to accelerate project deployment and strengthen Indonesia's CCS ecosystem," said Junaedi.
Meanwhile, Belladonna Troxylon Maulianda, Ph.D., MBA, P.Eng., Executive Director of the Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC), emphasized that Indonesia has made significant progress in creating a supportive environment for CCS development and is now entering the implementation phase.
"Over the past few years, Indonesia has strengthened its regulatory framework, improved licensing mechanisms, and expanded international cooperation to support CCS development. The next priority is to ensure that investment, infrastructure, financing, and project execution move forward in parallel. By accelerating commercial deployment, Indonesia has the opportunity to establish itself as one of the leading CCS destinations in the Asia-Pacific region," she said.
Dr. Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR RI), highlighted that Carbon Capture and Storage will play a strategic role in supporting Indonesia's energy transition while strengthening national competitiveness.
"Indonesia possesses enormous potential to become one of the region's leading Carbon Capture and Storage hubs. Achieving this vision requires close collaboration among government, industry, academia, investors, and international partners. With supportive policies and long-term commitment, CCS can accelerate decarbonization, attract sustainable investment, create quality jobs, and strengthen Indonesia's economic competitiveness," he said.
Throughout the two-day event, participants will engage in High-Level Conferences, Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Exhibitions, Business Matching, and Networking Sessions, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue and strategic partnerships among regulators, project developers, investors, financial institutions, technology providers, and international organizations.
The forum will explore key topics shaping the future of CCS in Indonesia and the region, including commercial project deployment, cross-border CCS collaboration, carbon market development, financing mechanisms, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems, emerging technologies, and policy frameworks that support sustainable carbon management.
More than an international conference, The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026 is expected to serve as a catalyst for new investments, strategic partnerships, and cross-border collaboration that will accelerate CCS deployment and reinforce Indonesia's ambition to become a leading Carbon Capture and Storage hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
ICCSC invites policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, academics, business associations, international organizations, and media representatives to participate in The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026 and contribute to shaping Indonesia's next chapter in Carbon Capture and Storage development.
About The 4th International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum 2026
The International & Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (IICCS) Forum is Indonesia's premier international platform dedicated to advancing the deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). By bringing together governments, industry leaders, investors, technology providers, academia, and international organizations, the forum promotes policy dialogue, investment, technology exchange, and strategic collaboration to accelerate CCS implementation and support Indonesia's transition toward a sustainable low-carbon economy.
About Indonesia Carbon Capture Storage Center (ICCSC)
The Indonesia Carbon Capture Storage Center (ICCSC) is an independent organization dedicated to advancing the development and deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Indonesia. By bringing together government, industry, academia, technology providers, investors, and international partners, ICCSC serves as a strategic platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, investment promotion, and cross-sector collaboration to accelerate Indonesia's transition toward a sustainable low-carbon economy and strengthen its position as a regional CCS hub.
Media Contact
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Aug 27 · 09:00·ACN Newswire
Sustainability
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 26, 2026 -- A new Friends of Science Society report titled, "Quebec's Pursuit Of Decarbonization: A Difficult and Costly Challenge with Questionable Benefits," along with a French version, "La Quête de Décarbonation du Québec: Un défi difficile et coûteux...
Aug 27 · 03:55·PR Newswire
Sustainability
TAIPEI, Aug. 26, 2026 -- Lemtech Holdings Co., Limited (LH) officially released its 2025 Sustainability Report in August 2026. This is the company's second sustainability report, covering its management policies, achievements, and future plans in environmental, social, and...
Aug 27 · 02:41·PR Newswire
Finance · SaaS
Highlights
(RMB thousand)
Six months ended 30 June
Year-on-Year
(“YoY”) Change
2026
2025
Revenue
1,546,145
1,444,274
7.1%
Gross profit
447,839
364,866
22.7%
Profit/(loss) for the period
19,454
(45,601)
N/A
Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the parent company
64,007
(48,322)
N/A
Raw milk sales volume (tons)
424,902
372,973
13.9%
Annualized milk yield per
milkable cow (tons/year head)
13.14
12.27
+7,1%
Cost of sales per kilogram of milk (RMB/kg)
2.58
2.89
-10.7%
HONG KONG, August 27, 2026 - China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited (“China Shengmu” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 1432.HK), the organic raw milk producer in China, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (the “Period” or “1H 2026”).
In the first half of 2026, as the raw milk industry continued to undergo supply-demand rebalancing and end-market demand remained under pressure, the Group adhered to its operating strategy of “production based on demand, controlling volume while improving quality, and prioritizing efficiency”. The Group continued to focus on improving milk yield, optimizing its herd structure, and enhancing cost efficiency. During the Period, the Group recorded sales revenue of RMB1,546.1 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.1%. Gross profit increased by 22.7% year-on-year to RMB447.8 million, with gross profit margin improving from 25.3% to 29.0%. Profit attributable to owners of the parent amounted to RMB64.0 million, compared with a loss of RMB48.3 million in the same period last year, marking a return to profitability.
The Group’s annualized yield per milking cow further increased to 13.14 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.1% and a new historical high. This drove raw milk sales volume to 424,902 tons in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.9%. Premium raw milk accounted for 79.5% of total raw milk sales, while the Group continued to enrich its product portfolio with differentiated products, including organic raw milk, organic A2 raw milk, and DHA raw milk. Although the average selling price of raw milk decreased by 6.0% year-on-year during the Period, the Group benefited from higher milk yield, lower feed costs, and refined feeding management. The cost of milk production per kilogram decreased to RMB2.58, representing a year-on-year decrease of 10.7%. As the decline in unit cost exceeded the decline in average selling price, the Group effectively enhanced its earnings resilience amid the industry downturn.
During the Period, the Group continued to optimize its herd structure. Total cattle inventory stood at 140,521 head, with milking cows accounting for 48.5%, representing an increase of 0.7 percentage points from the end of 2025. Adhering to its “production based on demand” approach, the Group focused on optimizing low-efficiency and high-parity cows, increasing the proportion of high-efficiency milking cows, and reasonably controlling the scale of replacement heifers.
Benefiting from the recovery in beef cattle market prices, the Group further optimized the grading, pricing, and sales management of culled cattle. During the first half of the year, the Group’s feedlot cattle business recorded sales volume of 8,099 head and sales revenue of RMB42.9 million, while net gain surged by 275% to RMB11.0 million, further enhancing the value of the Group’s cattle business across the full life cycle.
In terms of smart farming and sustainable development, the Group continued to integrate herd data, environmental monitoring, and equipment operations into its digital management systems. Through the use of tools including wearable collars, thermal imaging, and data analytics, the Group improved the efficiency of heat stress management, precision feeding, and herd health management, while steadily advancing the application of smart feeding systems, robotic milking systems, and electric equipment.
Leveraging the resource advantages of the Ulan Buh Desert, the Group continued to enhance its organic circular agriculture system covering “planting–breeding–returning to farmland,” promote the use of high-quality domestically produced forage, and advance manure resource utilization, as well as water- and energy-saving initiatives, further strengthening the distinctive advantages of its desert organic milk source.
Mr. ZHANG Jiawang, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of China Shengmu, said: “In the first half of 2026, amid continued supply-demand adjustment and the raw milk industry remaining at the bottom of its cycle, China Shengmu further improved the quality of its operations by continuously increasing milk yield, optimizing its herd structure, and reducing unit costs. Raw milk sales volume increased by 13.9% year-on-year, annualized yield per milking cow reached a new historical high, and the cost of milk production per kilogram decreased by 10.7% year-on-year, enabling the Company to return to profitability. Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize efficiency and maintain prudent operations, consolidate our advantages in organic and differentiated milk sources, deepen collaboration with key customers and industry partners, and continuously enhance asset productivity and profitability.”
Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, the Group expects the domestic raw milk industry to remain in a phase of supply-demand rebalancing and recovery from the bottom of the cycle. The Group will continue to adhere to its strategy of “production based on demand, controlling volume while improving quality, and prioritizing efficiency,” further improve herd quality and milk yield, strengthen its cost curve advantage, deepen customer and product collaboration for organic and differentiated raw milk products, and advance digitalization and green production. Following the mandatory cash offer proposed by China Modern Dairy becoming unconditional in all respects on July 20, 2026, the Group will proceed with subsequent industry collaboration in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. While maintaining the distinctive characteristics of its organic milk sources and operational continuity, the Group will prudently assess and unlock potential synergies in areas including centralized procurement, cost management, breeding, and digital management.
China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited
China Shengmu Organic Milk Limited (“China Shengmu” or the “Group”; stock code: 1432.HK) is an organic raw milk producer in China. The principal business of the Group is dairy farming, production and sales of high-end desert-based organic raw milk and quality non-organic raw milk. The Group focuses on the production and sales of desert-based organic milk, while satisfying the diversified needs of customers for quality raw milk and continues to develop a variety of functional raw milk to enrich the Company’s product combination and enhance its profitability. As of June 30, 2026, China Shengmu owns 34 daily farms, including 1 fattening cow farm. The Company had 140,521 cows in stock.
For investor and media enquiry:
Christensen China Limited
Email: Shengmu@christensencomms.com
Aug 27 · 01:00·ACN Newswire
Sports · Sustainability
MINNEAPOLIS, August 26, 2026--Winmark Corporation, the nationally recognized franchisor behind Play It Again Sports®, today announced an extension of its strategic sustainability partnership with Rawlings Sporting Goods, Inc., maker of the iconic Rawlings and Easton baseball and softball brands.
Aug 26 · 16:39·Business Wire
Finance · SaaS
HONG KONG, August 26, 2026 - China State Construction International Holdings Limited (“China State Construction International” or the “Group”, stock code: 03311), a pioneer in construction industrialisation, has continued to deepen its deployment of technologies including Modular Integrated Construction (“MiC”), Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (“MiMEP”) and Building-integrated Photovoltaics (“BIPV”). As governments in different markets accelerate the development of green buildings, ultra-low energy buildings and new construction industrialisation, demand for efficient and low-carbon construction solutions continues to grow. These businesses have become an important pillar supporting the Group’s transformation towards smart construction.
Policy Support and Market Demand Drive Green Construction
The construction industry is facing multiple requirements to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and minimise construction waste. The Chinese Mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan promotes coordinated progress in carbon reduction, pollution control, green expansion and economic growth, and proposes the wider adoption of green and low-carbon construction methods, as well as the scaled development of ultra-low-energy buildings and prefabricated buildings. Relevant action plans for the construction sector also encourage the advancement of building-integrated photovoltaics, greater use of renewable energy and stronger efforts to enhance building energy conservation and carbon reduction. Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 promotes energy-saving green buildings and waste reduction, with the target of achieving carbon neutrality before 2050 while progressively reducing building energy consumption and reliance on landfills.
The Group’s subsidiary, China State Construction Hailong, has continued to promote the scaled application of MiC technology. Data show that carbon emissions during the construction phase of concrete MiC and steel-structure MiC can be reduced by 66.78% and 49.61%, respectively. Compared with traditional construction methods, construction waste can be reduced by more than 75%, material wastage by more than 25%, site electricity consumption by 60% and water consumption by 66%. Over the past five years, the Group has supplied more than 129,155 MiC modules across 116 projects, fully demonstrating the replicability of its technological achievements and its capability for large-scale implementation.
Benchmark Projects Demonstrate Technological Advantages
In Hong Kong, the Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong and the Government Chinese Medicines Testing Institute project is the city’s first permanent hospital to adopt MiC and MiMEP. The Group designed and produced more than 7,000 MiMEP prefabricated modules for the project, compressing the mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction cycle from the traditional two to three years to within six months, shortening the construction period by more than 75%. Compared with conventional construction methods, the project reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1,596 tonnes, representing a carbon reduction of 43%.
In addition, the IL9088 New Central Harbourfront Development Project applies approximately 2,500 MiMEP modules. Through standardised and interchangeable design, the project enhances construction efficiency for a high-end commercial complex and provides flexibility for future tenant changes and spatial reconfiguration, thereby reducing repeated construction works and renovation waste.
In Shenzhen, the Huazhang New Affordable Housing Project, a development in which the Group participated, successfully passed the 2025 ultra-low-energy building review and became the only residential development among Shenzhen’s first batch of pilot projects. The project comprises five residential towers and 6,028 concrete modules, integrating standardised, industrialised, digitalised, intelligent and green solutions. It was completed and delivered within 365 days, providing 2,740 units of government-subsidised rental housing.
In Guangzhou, the Dachong Resettlement Housing Project in Nansha District became China’s first modular building project to receive a 6% floor area ratio incentive in 2025, reflecting the effective integration of the Group’s MiC technology with local policies and public housing needs.
ESG Performance Continues to Receive Market Recognition
With the practical application of low-carbon technologies and quantifiable results, the Group’s MSCI ESG rating was upgraded from BBB to A, representing a three-notch improvement within two years. The Group has also been selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for 10 consecutive years and included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) for four consecutive years, reflecting the capital markets’ recognition of the Group’s green transformation strategy and long-term sustainable development capabilities.
China State Construction International will continue to leverage its integrated “Technology + Investment + Construction + Asset Operation” strategy, and capitalise on its technological strengths in MiC, MiMEP and BIPV. The Group will further expand the large-scale application of green construction solutions and explore green finance and green asset operation models, creating long-term value for shareholders, investors and society with both environmental benefits and financial returns.
Aug 26 · 14:52·ACN Newswire
Finance · AI
HONG KONG, August 26, 2026 - China State Construction International Holdings Limited (“China State Construction International” or the “Group”, stock code: 03311) has consistently pursued a differentiated competitive strategy powered by technology. By positioning cutting-edge technologies such as AI as core differentiators that set it apart from industry peers, the Group continues to increase investment in two frontier technology areas: Modular Integrated Construction (“MiC”) and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (“BIPV”). Through technological innovation, the Group is driving its own development and the wider industry’s transformation towards green, industrialised, intelligent and internationalised growth, while building new momentum for long-term development.
MiC Smart Construction: AI-Driven End-to-End Process Upgrades and Steady Expansion into Overseas Markets
In the field of MiC, leveraging the intelligent construction-MiC “assembly and integration” technology independently developed by its subsidiary China State Construction Hailong, the Group has adopted the C-SMART Smart Construction Platform to deeply integrate AI into its production processes. Among its innovations, the HyPA intelligent hoisting robot, jointly developed by China State Construction Hailong, The University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, represents an industry-leading technology. Data from multiple projects show that MiC technology can shorten construction periods by 50% to 75%, reduce construction waste by 70% to 80%, and lower the factory defect rate of modules by approximately 80%, demonstrating that the Group’s AI-driven construction efficiency significantly outperforms traditional models.
The C-SMART platform is also continuing to expand a range of specialised AI applications, forming a multi-scenario technology matrix. Its AI fire inspection and acceptance system improves inspection efficiency by 30%; the Zhitu Ronglian drawing comparison system increases drawing analysis efficiency by 64%; Skeye has been applied in more than 10 projects in Hong Kong for inspections of high-risk operations; and AI façade inspection has compressed the inspection cycle for a 20-storey building from 12-15 days to just four hours, with an accuracy rate exceeding 95%.
The Group’s MiC smart construction technology has also successfully expanded into overseas markets, progressing steadily with a light-asset, low-risk internationalisation model based on “intellectual achievements” and “standardised products”. The Group has obtained in-principle pre-approval from Dubai Municipality for MiC, becoming the first Chinese enterprise to receive such qualification in the Dubai market. This reflects the international recognition of its MiC technologies and standards, and lays a foundation for future large-scale overseas expansion.
BIPV Building Integration Photovoltaics: AI Breaks Through the Limits of Traditional Construction
With AI-enabled BIM modelling, intelligent annotation and CNC processing, the Group’s subsidiary Far East Façade successfully undertook the Shenzhen OPPO Building, the world’s most challenging hyperboloid façade project. The façade comprises 20,280 unique glass panels, with the largest hyperboloid unit covering an area of 56 square metres and weighing 16.5 tonnes. The Group controlled the precision of irregular components to within three millimetres, a level of accuracy rarely seen in the industry. On the construction side, AI monitoring and collision detection early-warning systems, together with the “Digital Far East” platform, enabled full-process visualised management, fully demonstrating the Group’s distinctive capability to use AI technology to overcome the limitations of traditional curtain wall construction.
In addition, Far East Green Energy independently developed the Light series of building photovoltaic panels, which have been applied at Shenzhen Qianhai Snow World, the world’s largest indoor ski resort. The panels cover an area of 35,000 square metres, generate more than 6.3 million kWh of electricity annually, and reduce carbon emissions by 5,200 tonnes per year, equivalent to planting 270,000 trees. The products are designed to withstand Category 17 typhoons. Looking ahead, Far East Light building photovoltaic panels will be integrated with the self-developed Volta.AI Smart Energy Cloud Platform to build an integrated smart energy system covering photovoltaics, energy storage and charging, forming a dual moat of “technology + AI” for the Group in the BIPV sector.
AI has become a core competitive strength that differentiates China State Construction International from its peers and spans the entire construction life cycle. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to increase investment in technology and deepen the breadth and depth of AI applications. By leveraging its differentiated innovation advantages, the Group aims to build a safer, more efficient and more sustainable smart construction ecosystem, creating long-term value for shareholders and the industry.
Aug 26 · 13:43·ACN Newswire
Sustainability
BANGKOK & PASADENA, Calif., August 26, 2026--Mitico announces the successful completion of its first refinery carbon capture demonstration project in Thailand with Bangchak Corporation PCL.
Aug 26 · 12:00·Business Wire
Finance · Education
Veteran mining, environmental and government-relations executive brings deep permitting, Indigenous engagement and northern project experience to the Hat Project
Vancouver, BC, Aug 26, 2026 - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQX: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (the "Company" or "Doubleview") is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Huebert, MNRM, as Vice President, Permitting, Regulatory & Indigenous Relations.
Mr. Huebert will lead Doubleview's permitting, regulatory, and compliance program for the Company's 100%-owned Hat polymetallic project in northwestern British Columbia as his priority. Mr. Huebert will work with the Company by coordinating directly with the Company's technical team, consultants, regulators, First Nations and communities as the Hat Project advances.
The appointment gives Doubleview dedicated senior leadership for the detailed work that underpins responsible project advancement, including, building and managing the permitting path, maintaining regulatory discipline, coordinating environmental baseline work, managing commitments and records, and supporting early, respectful and practical engagement with First Nations and communities.
Leadership Mandate
Mr. Huebert will personally drive the Company's permitting and regulatory roadmap, which the Company intends to involve British Columbia exploration permit applications and supporting authorizations, renewal and deadline tracking, regulator follow-up, compliance records and document control. Mr. Huebert will ensure submissions are complete, accurate and defensible, and that regulatory commitments remain visible to the project team.
Mr. Huebert's work will include coordinating baseline studies, identifying information needs for wildlife, vegetation, archaeology, hydrology and meteorology, and ensuring that consultant deliverables are properly reviewed, documented and ready to support any permitting and future technical studies. Mr. Huebert is expected to support mineral tenure and claims administration and work directly with package owners and technical teams to close gaps and keep work moving.
Mr. Huebert will support Indigenous and community coordination by tracking any consultation requirements, maintaining clear records and contributing to exploration agreements, memoranda, protocols and capacity-funding arrangements where applicable. The appointment of Mr. Huebert does not imply the support or endorsement of any First Nation and does not prejudge any consultation, accommodation, regulatory or permitting process.
Executive Background
Mr. Huebert's career spans environmental management, permitting, government relations and mining across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Mr. Huebert has held senior environmental positions with major and junior mining companies, served as Deputy Minister of Environment for the Yukon, founded and led Essential Resources Strategies, and served as Executive Vice President of the Mining Association of Manitoba and the Mines Accident Prevention Association.
At De Beers Canada, Mr. Huebert represented the company on the EPCM committee for the Gahcho Kué diamond project and served as Senior Manager of Environmental Affairs for the Northwest Territories. Mr. Huebert's responsibilities included environmental management systems, water and air-quality monitoring, mine-closure planning, financial assurance, processed-kimberlite storage certification, environmental-impact assessment review, biodiversity work and regulatory response to significant fuel spills. Also, Mr. Huebert collaborated with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Department of Environment, and the Mining Association of Canada on effluent-regulation revisions.
As President and Founder of Essential Resources Strategies, Mr. Huebert advised on Impact Benefit Agreement frameworks, exploration agreements, environmental regulatory procedures and Indigenous engagement strategies. He prepared guidance for Manitoba and Canada's mining-approval processes, completed exploration agreements and economic-development assessments for First Nations clients, and advised mining companies, governments and Indigenous organizations on regulatory and project-development matters.
As Yukon Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. Huebert directed departmental staff through devolution and land-claim agreements, managed budgets and multiple branches, oversaw mine-remediation efforts, contributed to regulatory authorizations for placer mining and fulfilled obligations connected to Indigenous partnerships and northern development. In mining-association leadership, he supported the development of the Toward Sustainable Mining initiative and served on the Gateway Board of Directors and the Manitoba Labour Board.
Mr. Huebert holds a Master of Natural Resources Management from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba. He pursued doctoral research at the University of British Columbia, where his research focused on supply constraints and impact assessments for strategic minerals.
CEO Comment
Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview, stated: "Relationships with First Nations, permitting and regulatory discipline are core project work at Hat, not administrative afterthoughts. Mr. Huebert brings a combination of hands-on environmental management, northern government leadership, mining operations experience and practical work on Indigenous engagement, Impact Benefit Agreements and exploration agreements. That experience gives Doubleview leadership to help build a permitting path, keep commitments visible and engage respectfully and effectively with First Nations, regulators and communities."
Mr. Shirvani continued: "The Hat Project requires detailed work and steady execution as we advance it. Mr. Huebert will bring that focus to the day-to-day program and help ensure that our technical, environmental and corporate teams are working from complete, consistent and defensible information. We are pleased to welcome him to the Doubleview team."
Appointee Comment
Mr. Huebert stated: "Hat is a significant project with important work ahead. My focus will be practical, establishing a clear permitting roadmap, maintaining disciplined submissions and records, coordinating the environmental information the project needs, and supporting constructive early engagement with First Nations and communities. Responsible project development starts with doing that work consistently and with respect."
About the Hat Project
The Hat Project is a polymetallic copper-gold-cobalt-scandium-silver porphyry project located in northwestern British Columbia. The Project hosts a large alkalic porphyry-style mineralized system and has been the subject of extensive drilling, geological modelling, metallurgical test work, geophysical surveys and technical studies. Doubleview continues to advance the Hat Project through exploration, technical evaluation, metallurgical programs, environmental baseline work and future study planning.
About Doubleview Gold Corp.
Doubleview Gold Corp. is a mineral resource exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), the OTCQX Best Market (DBLVF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview focuses on identifying, acquiring and financing precious, base and critical mineral exploration projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on British Columbia. The Company enhances shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of high-quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium and silver properties and through the application of advanced exploration methods.
Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.
T: (604) 678-9587 | E: corporate@doubleview.ca
Farshad Shirvani, President & CEO
Doubleview Gold Corp., Vancouver, BC
For further information please contact:
Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive Officer
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding Mr. Huebert's responsibilities and expected contribution; the Company's permitting, regulatory, compliance, environmental baseline and First Nations engagement activities; future regulatory submissions, agreements, protocols and technical studies; and the potential advancement of the Hat Project.
Forward-looking information is based on assumptions considered reasonable by the Company at the time such statements are made, including assumptions regarding Mr. Huebert's continued service, the availability of personnel and financing, the timing and requirements of regulatory processes, the Company's ability to conduct effective engagement, and the availability and interpretation of technical and environmental information. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, personnel and organizational risk, the possibility that regulatory approvals may not be obtained or may be delayed or subject to conditions, changes in laws and regulatory requirements, consultation and accommodation risk, First Nations and community relations risk, technical and environmental uncertainty, project delays, financing risk, market conditions and risks described in the Company's public filings. There is no assurance that the engagement of Mr. Huebert will lead to permitting for the Hat project.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The TSX Venture Exchange and its Regulation Services Provider do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Aug 26 · 09:29·ACN Newswire
Food & drink · Industrial
Inspired by the foods that unite Malaysians across cultures and generations, Reset Rasa celebrates the joy of experiencing familiar favourites anew
TAIPING, Malaysia, Aug 26, 2026 - Our shared love for food has always been at the heart of what makes Malaysia unique. Whether it is enjoying nasi lemak in the morning, or devouring piping hot satay, char kway teow, or roti canai at any time of the day, our favourite local dishes are more than just meals. They are part of our identity and a reflection of the diverse cultures that bring Malaysians together.
This Merdeka and Hari Malaysia, Spritzer Sparkling invites Malaysians to take a fresh look at the local foods they know and love through its nationwide 'Reset Rasa' campaign. Inspired by Malaysia’s rich food culture, the campaign celebrates the traditional dishes that continue to unite Malaysians and encourages people to experience the familiar flavours that have shaped our food heritage in a whole new way.
Spritzer Sparkling's 'Reset Rasa' campaign celebrates Malaysia's rich food heritage by pairing its naturally refreshing sparkling water with iconic local favourites such as nasi lemak, acting as a palate cleanser that helps Malaysians rediscover every layer of flavour, bite after bite.
While these iconic dishes have remained favourites across generations, the foods we enjoy the most are often the ones we take for granted. When a favourite dish becomes an everyday staple, it is easy to overlook the flavours, textures and aromas that made us fall in love with it in the first place. Spritzer Sparkling reminds us that sometimes it is not the food that needs changing or reinventing, but the way we experience it.
Through ‘Reset Rasa’, Spritzer Sparkling invites consumers to refresh their palates between bites, helping diners savour the distinct flavours and textures of each mouthful. At the heart of the campaign is nasi lemak, one of Malaysia's most beloved dishes and the hero food pairing for its enduring place in everyday Malaysian life.
Spritzer Sparkling complements and enhances the overall dining experience through three key food-pairing benefits. Its carbonation helps Menyegar Deria by refreshing the senses and palate during meals. It supports Keaslian Dirasai, allowing diners to appreciate the authentic flavours of the food without an overpowering sweetness, and it helps Meningkat Rasa, enhancing the enjoyment of every bite through a refreshed palate. Together, these qualities make Spritzer Sparkling an ideal companion for enjoying Malaysia’s favourite foods.
Shiao Chan, Head of Marketing at Spritzer said, "Food is one of the strongest connections Malaysians share, regardless of race, language or background. Many of our favourite dishes have become such a familiar part of our daily lives that we sometimes stop noticing what makes them so memorable. Through ‘Reset Rasa’, we want to encourage Malaysians to embark on this journey of rediscovery. Slow down, savour and take pride in the flavours of the iconic local foods they already know so well with a new sense of enjoyment. With zero sugar and no calories, Spritzer Sparkling Natural Mineral Water is the perfect dining companion that complements our local cuisine without overpowering it, making every bite more enjoyable."
Celebrating Malaysia's Love for Local Food
Bringing the campaign to life is Spritzer Sparkling's 'Reset Rasa' Merdeka commercial film, which captures the pride, nostalgia and everyday joy that Malaysians experience through their favourite local dishes. The campaign highlights how food continues to connect communities across generations and cultures, reminding us that some of our strongest national bonds are formed around the dining table. Watch the commercial film on Spritzer’s YouTube channel.
A scene from Spritzer Sparkling's 'Reset Rasa' Merdeka commercial film, which encourages Malaysians to see everyday local favourites through a fresh lens with Spritzer Sparkling, the ideal companion for every Malaysian dining occasion.
For more information on Spritzer Sparkling’s recipes and roadshow dates and venues, visit the campaign microsite at: https://www.spritzer.com.my/sparklingmerdeka2026.
About Spritzer
Established in 1989, Spritzer is Malaysia’s best-selling natural mineral water brand. Its natural mineral water is sourced from underground aquifers protected within 433 acres of tropical rainforest in Taiping, Perak, and naturally filtered through underground rock layers for more than 15 years, enriching it with naturally occurring minerals, including silica.
Combining nature, innovation and smart manufacturing, Spritzer is committed to delivering trusted, quality beverages while advancing sustainable practices across its operations. Spritzer Natural Mineral Water is independently tested annually by SIRIM and confirmed free from microplastics.
Today, Spritzer offers a diverse portfolio including Natural Mineral Water, Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, Distilled Drinking Water and Fruit Flavoured Beverages, catering to different lifestyles and occasions.
Inspired by the wisdom of water and nature, Spritzer is guided by its purpose to create a healthier and more sustainable future for all, with a vision to be the leading force of joy and wellbeing.
For more information, visit Spritzer’s official website at www.spritzer.com.my
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Nadzwan Tahir
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Winnie Chin
Head of Public Relations, Spritzer Bhd
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E: winniecgl@spritzer.com.my
Aug 26 · 08:30·ACN Newswire