Former Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $38 million in taxpayer funds

87 Tucson, Arizona. — A former Santa Cruz County treasurer admitted Thursday to orchestrating a 10-year embezzlement scheme that stole more than $38 million in public funds, laundered the proceeds and evaded $13 million in taxes, federal prosecutors announced. did. Elizabeth Gutfahr, 62, served as Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 to 2024. From 2014 […]

Fighting Mexico’s illegal seizure of Alabama’s Vulcan Materials

Two years ago, the Mexican government began illegally invading and taking over a Mexican deep-water port operated by Alabama-based Vulcan Materials. Mexican President Lopez Obrador used military force to seize private land near the popular resort town of Playa del Carmen in May 2022. Since the seizure, the Mexican government has been trying to force […]

New partnership will transform stored ash into ‘Made in America’ construction materials

Eco Materials Technologies is a leading manufacturer of sustainable cementitious materials and near-zero carbon cement replacement products. North America announces new partnership with Alabama Power More than 700,000 tonnes of stored ash is removed and reused sustainably each year. The ash collected at the coal and natural gas-fired facility in Bucks, Alabama, will be used […]

House Votes To Overturn Biden Waiver For Foreign Materials In EV Chargers

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a resolution rescinding President Joe Biden's exemption that would have made electric vehicle (EV) chargers that don't meet domestic procurement requirements eligible for federal subsidies, according to Politico. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine and Rep. Donald Davis of North Carolina joined Republicans except Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania […]

Avalon Advanced Materials Outlines Strategic Direction and Provides Update on 2023 Activities

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – May 15, 2023)- Avalon Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (TSX: AVL) (OTCQB: AVLNF) (“Avalon” or the “Company”) is a lithium-focused minerals development company that advances critical minerals projects to support the North American clean technology supply chain. , provides an update on Avalon’s strategic direction and key activities in 2023. recent highlights […]

Mohave County, Arizona: Train carrying hazardous materials derails near Arizona-California border, authorities say, though no spills have been reported

(CNN) A train allegedly carrying hazardous materials derailed in Mojave County, Arizona, near the California border, a sheriff’s office spokesperson confirmed Wednesday night. No spills have been reported at this time, but recent storms have washed the area. Mojave County Sheriff’s Office. The derailment occurred near Milepost 9 on Interstate 40, she said. The area […]

Sprott Launches Four New ETFs Focused on Energy Transition Materials

TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprott Asset Management LP (“Sprott”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII), today announced that four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will: Focused on providing investors with pure play1 Exposure to key minerals essential for cleaner energy generation, transmission and storage. The four funds are Sprott Energy Transition […]