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Joint Statement From Canada’s Energy and Mines Ministers

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TORONTO, March 4, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, federal, provincial and territorial Energy and Mines Ministers met at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) in Toronto to discuss the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States and issue the following statement:

“With our largest trading partner imposing restrictions on free trade, we will take decisive action to ensure Canadian companies remain competitive and succeed in the global market, including the acceleration of resource development through more efficient and timely permitting and regulatory processes.

“Today, Canada provides the critical minerals our allies, including the United States, rely on for clean energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing. And we will continue to make the case to Americans directly that it is in their interest to partner with a dependable democratic neighbour.

“By accelerating further development, we will unlock new opportunities to meet the growing global demand for critical minerals, supported by our world-class mining expertise and highly skilled workforce. These strengths will enable us to supply ourselves and our allies on the world stage, helping to power our economies and enhance national security.

“Ministers are committed to working together to establish predictable, reliable and timely regulatory processes by urgently eliminating unnecessary overlaps. This collaboration will take place in a way that respects jurisdictional powers of both orders of government.

“Recognizing the rights of Indigenous Peoples, our governments, in line with their respective roles and responsibilities, will continue to work with Indigenous partners to advance economic opportunities that are important to them. Governments will also work with industry and stakeholders to advance economic opportunities offered by Canada’s abundant natural resources while upholding rigorous environmental and labour protections.

“We will continue this urgent work in the days ahead and develop solutions to protect the Canadian economy.”

This statement is signed by:

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

The Honourable George Pirie, Ontario’s Minister of Mines

The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification

The Honourable Maïté Banchette Vézina, Quebec’s Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Minister Responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

The Honourable Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal Region

The Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources

The Honourable Trevor Boudreau, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Energy

The Honourable John Herron, New Brunswick’s Minister of Natural Resources

The Honourable René Legacy, New Brunswick’s Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Minister responsible for Energy and Minister responsible for the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act

The Honourable Jamie Moses, Manitoba’s Minister of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation

The Honourable Mike Moyes Riel, Manitoba’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change

The Honourable Jagrup Brar, British Columbia’s Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals

The Honourable Adrian Dix, British Columbia’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions

The Honourable Gilles Arsenault, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, and Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs

The Honourable Colleen Young, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

The Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Crown Investments Corporation, Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission, SaskEnergy Incorporated, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, Saskatchewan Power Corporation, Saskatchewan Telecommunications, Saskatchewan Water Corporation and Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan

The Honourable Brian Jean, Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals

The Honourable Nathan Neudorf, Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology

The Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment and Minister of Education, Culture and Employment 

The Honourable John Streicker, Yukon’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation and Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate

The Honourable David Joanasie, Nunavut’s Minister of Environment, Minister of Energy and Minister of Community and Government Services

The Honourable David Akeeagok, Nunavut’s Minister of Justice, Economic Development and Transportation, Mines and Trade and Minister responsible for Nunavut Business Credit Corporation, Nunavut Development Corporation, Labour Standards Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Nunavut

SOURCE Natural Resources Canada

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Elbit Systems of America Awarded Contracts from U.S. Customs and Border Protection Totaling Over $370 Million to Enhance U.S. National Security

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HAIFA, Israel, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC (“Elbit America”), has received multiple awards from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) totaling over $370 million to enhance U.S. national security, with work to be performed through May 2029.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: “These new awards demonstrate Elbit Systems of America’s continued contribution to enhancing the security and defense capabilities of the United States. Our advanced and operationally proven worldwide technologies are designed to deliver reliable, real–time situational awareness, helping our customers address complex operational challenges.”

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.

Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel’s technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.

Elbit Systems employs over 20,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported $2,188.8 million in revenues for the three months ending March 31, 2026, and an order backlog of $30.2 billion as of such date.

For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on X or visit our official Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn Channels.

Company Contact: 

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, Executive VP – CFO
Tel: +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com

Daniella Finn, VP, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
daniella.finn@elbitsystems.com

Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand
Tel: +972-77-2947602
dalia.bodinger@elbitsystems.com

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company’s future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; including the duration and scope of the war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.’s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this press release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

 

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ANTHBOT M9 Pro Launches with HoloSense™ Quad-Fusion Navigation for Easy, Wire-Free Lawn Care

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DÜSSELDORF, Germany, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ANTHBOT has officially launched the M9 Pro, its flagship wire-free robotic lawn mower designed for smarter, effortless lawn care in complex residential gardens. Combining advanced navigation, intelligent automation, and professional mowing performance, the M9 Pro makes maintaining a beautiful lawn easier than ever.

HoloSense™ Quad-Fusion Navigation for Reliable All-Scenario Auto-Pilot

Powered by HoloSense™ Quad-Fusion Navigation, the M9 Pro combines 360° LiDAR, RTK, NetRTK, and Dual AI Vision to deliver reliable All-Scenario Auto-Pilot. The system continuously adapts to open lawns, shaded areas, narrow passages, and complex garden layouts for stable, precise mowing without boundary wires.

Designed for Complex Gardens and Wire-Free Convenience

Built for lawns up to 1,000 m², the M9 Pro features wire-free installation, automatic mapping, and intelligent scheduling, eliminating the complexity of traditional robotic mower setup. Through the ANTHBOT app, users can manage up to 32 mowing zones and enjoy a true Drop & Mow experience from day one.

Intelligent route planning and AI-powered obstacle recognition help the mower navigate trees, flower beds, pathways, and other real-world garden challenges with confidence.

Professional Mowing Performance

The M9 Pro delivers a clean, professional-looking lawn with intelligent U-shaped mowing patterns and EdgeWiz™ edge mowing technology. Its compact design passes through spaces as narrow as 65 cm, climbs slopes up to 45% (24°), crosses obstacles up to 3 cm, and recognizes more than 1,000 obstacle types using AI Vision.

Operating at ≤58 dB with IPX6 waterproof protection, the M9 Pro is built for reliable, low-maintenance lawn care throughout the mowing season.

Availability

Pre-orders for the ANTHBOT M9 Pro began on July 15, 2026, with official sales starting July 27, 2026. Customers placing qualifying pre-orders through the official ANTHBOT online store will receive a complimentary mower garage (valued at €169) while supplies last.

The ANTHBOT M5 Pro, designed for lawns up to 500 m², will be available at a later date.

About ANTHBOT

ANTHBOT simplifies residential lawn care through AI-powered automation and advanced navigation. Operating in over 30 countries, the brand is a top-selling robotic lawn mower brand on Amazon Germany and a trusted partner to premier European retailers including BAUHAUS, Boulanger, Elkjøp, Salling Group, and Landi.For more information, visit anthbot.com.

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Short Documentary “South China Sea: Our Story” Highlights Regional Peace and Cooperation

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BEIJING, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the waters of the South China Sea are increasingly stirred by geopolitical rivalry, how do the people who live around this vast expanse of blue see the waters they call home? On July 12, the Voice of the South China Sea, a platform of China Media Group (CMG), released the short documentary “South China Sea: Our Story,” which explores a vision of peace, cooperation, and development through the perspectives of a fisherman, a scholar, and a scientist.

Lu Jiabing, a fisherman from Tanmen Township in Hainan, is an inheritor of the Geng Lu Bu – a traditional handwritten navigation guide passed down through generations of Chinese fishermen in the South China Sea. Guided by its routes, he has sailed to the major islands, reefs, and shoals across the South China Sea, retracing the voyages of his ancestors. In his view, this is not merely a traditional way of life for Chinese fishermen; more importantly, it carries forward the wisdom and courage of the generations who first ventured into these waters.

Wu Shicun, a Chinese scholar who has devoted his life to the study of the South China Sea, believes that the historical record should speak for itself. Through irrefutable historical evidence, he hopes to show the international community that the South China Sea is a homeland developed and sustained by generations of Chinese people, and equally, a shared maritime homeland for the countries that border it – one whose peace and stability should be safeguarded through joint efforts.

Huang Hui, a Chinese marine scientist, has turned her attention to the shared ecological challenges facing the world’s oceans. To help protect coral reef ecosystems from the threat of mass bleaching, she has led her team in establishing the world’s largest coral reef ecological restoration demonstration area in the South China Sea, while also actively engaging in international cooperation on coral reef conservation.

“South China Sea: Our Story” is jointly produced by the Voice of the South China Sea, a platform under CMG’s Chinese Language Programming Center, together with the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, and the National Institute for South China Sea Studies.

Structured around three chapters – Homeland, Protection, and Renewal – the documentary responds to the international community’s shared aspiration for a “sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation,” and adds a warm human touch to the story of regional cooperation and development in the South China Sea.

https://vscs.cri.cn/20260712/482cc9dc-7fce-4571-a6ca-17e353008157.html 

 

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