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World’s First Autonomous Mining IPO Draws Top-Tier Cornerstone Lineup Including Fidelity, JPMorgan, and Barings

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HONG KONG, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EACON Group Co., Ltd. (“EACON”, Stock Code: 07687.HK) launched the global offering of its H-shares today, marking the official start of its Hong Kong listing process. According to an announcement on the HKEX website, EACON plans to offer 26,132,000 shares globally, targeting gross proceeds of approximately HK$2.12 billion to HK$2.30 billion.

As the world’s largest provider of autonomous driving solutions for mining areas, EACON has secured a premium cornerstone investor base for its Hong Kong listing. Eleven institutional investors — Zijin Mining, XCMG, Fidelity International, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Limited, Barings, Indus Funds, Jain Global, REGAL, GF Funds, CDH, and Seven Grand — have committed capital as cornerstone investors, taking total cornerstone subscriptions to the regulatory cap of approximately 50% of the offering. The roster spans global industry leaders, blue-chip international long-term capital, multi-strategy funds and leading Chinese institutional money, a vote of confidence that arrives amid broader market volatility and positions EACON to debut as the world’s first listed autonomous-mining-truck company.

Industry Leaders and Global Asset Managers Anchor the Cornerstone Tranche

EACON is a technology company focused on autonomous driving for mining operations, having built a full-stack L4 autonomous driving system and integrated hardware-and-software solutions purpose-built for heavy-duty mining trucks. Amid intensifying competition to commercialise L4 autonomous driving, EACON has established a clear first-mover and technology advantage that has drawn sustained investor interest from inside and outside the industry.

According to the prospectus, EACON has completed 11 financing rounds since its founding, raising a cumulative RMB 2.059 billion from investors including Zijin Mining and CATL, alongside institutions such as NIO Capital, Eight Roads, Hony Capital and Gaocheng Capital.

Zijin Mining — the world’s third-largest mining company by market capitalisation — first recognised the value of EACON’s technology in 2021, leading the company’s Series B1 round, and added more than RMB 300 million alongside other institutions in 2024. Ahead of EACON’s listing application, CATL invested over RMB 400 million to co-lead its Series D round. In this offering, Zijin returns as a cornerstone investor, with its global resource footprint expected to support EACON’s international expansion. XCMG, a construction-machinery manufacturer consistently ranked among the world’s top three and number one in China, has also come in as a cornerstone investor — underscoring how EACON has become a pivotal connector between mine operators and equipment manufacturers across the value chain.

Beyond industrial-sector backing, EACON has drawn a broad base of global long-term capital, including top-ten international asset managers Fidelity International, J.P. Morgan and Barings; multi-strategy funds Indus Funds, Jain Global and Regal; emerging US manager Seven Grand; and leading Chinese long-term investors GF Funds and CDH. Notably, Regal (ASX: RPL), an Australian asset manager founded in 2004 with a strategy heavily weighted toward resources and mining, is participating as a cornerstone investor in a Hong Kong IPO for the first time in more than two decades — signalling confidence in EACON’s prospects for expansion into the Australian market.

From 30 Mines to a US$7.3 Billion Global Market by 2030

The depth of this cornerstone lineup reflects EACON’s commanding industry position. The company is the first — and currently only — operator to deploy a fleet of more than 2,500 active autonomous mining trucks, giving it a 55.5% share of China’s autonomous mining solutions market by vehicle count in 2025, across coal, metal and non-metal mining sites.

EACON’s solutions are deployed across 30 mines operated by groups including CHN Energy, SPIC and TBEA, covering 19 of the 41 domestic open-pit coal mines with approved annual capacity above 10 million tonnes and 7 of the country’s top 12 large open-pit coal mines by approved capacity. EACON has ranked first by scale in China’s autonomous mining services market for two consecutive years.

As of 31 December 2025, EACON operated 2,580 active autonomous mining trucks, the largest fleet globally. Annual haulage mileage rose from 4.6 million to 61.8 million kilometres, and annual material volume grew from 30.6 million to 308 million cubic metres, while the company maintained a safe operating record for six consecutive years. According to Frost & Sullivan, the global autonomous mining solutions market is projected to grow from approximately US$1 billion in 2025 to US$7.3 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of approximately 47.4%.

As artificial intelligence converges with the physical world, autonomous driving is emerging as a critical link in the physical-AI value chain. Through its scaled deployment of autonomous trucks and digital mining platforms, EACON has built a closed-loop system spanning mining-focused embodied intelligence, physical AI and spatial intelligence — a barrier built on physical data collection, mechanism-based reasoning and global coordination, positioning the company for accelerating near-term automation in open-pit mining and significant medium-to-long-term upside.

As autonomous mining trucks take on work in hazardous environments, the technology is becoming a core driver of the broader shift toward intelligent, large-scale mining operations — enhancing safety while opening the door to commercialisation across the sector. Backed by a deep bench of capital, EACON is positioning itself at the forefront of that transition.

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ENROAD Aims to Redefine the Roof Box with Smart Technology and Automotive-Inspired Design at SEMA 2026

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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ENROAD, a premium automotive travel lifestyle brand, will showcase its award-winning Nomadix Pro Smart Roof Box at SEMA Show 2026, at Booth 59033 in the West Hall with Diamond Lot, from November 3rd to 6th.

Recognized with the German Red Dot Design Award, Nomadix Pro reimagines the traditional roof box with fingerprint unlocking, solar-powered operation, and ENROAD’s Trispark energy system. Combining intelligent convenience with sleek, automotive-inspired design, it transforms roof storage from a simple cargo solution into a smarter companion for every journey.

ENROAD’s debut at SEMA Show marks an important step in bringing its vision of Smart Automotive Travel to the global automotive aftermarket and outdoor recreation communities, where innovation, personalization, and adventure meet.

Automotive-Inspired Design, Refined for Every Journey

A roof box should do more than add cargo space—it should complement the vehicle it sits on. The Nomadix Pro combines a streamlined silhouette and a clean, contemporary profile with distinctive integrated rear lighting, creating a more recognizable look that brings automotive-inspired design to a traditionally utilitarian accessory.

The Nomadix Pro received the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, recognizing its design, and represents three years of product development supported by more than 10 proprietary patents.

Smart Access, Without the Extra Steps

One of the Nomadix Pro’s standout features is its fingerprint-based unlocking system, offering an alternative to carrying and using a traditional key. A mechanical backup key provides another access option when needed.

ENROAD has also rethought the details that affect everyday use. Its ClickHold™ mounting system replaces conventional bulky knobs with a rack-and-cam lever mechanism, designed to simplify installation while preserving usable interior space.

The RailTie™ fastening system, featuring adjustable aluminum rails and zinc-alloy buckles, helps secure belongings during travel. A front-mounted secondary lock provides an additional measure to help keep the lid closed at speed, while four-bar hinges allow the box to open from either side of the vehicle.

Together, these features are designed to make installation, loading and accessing gear more straightforward.

Lighting That Works Beyond the Drive

Inside the Nomadix Pro, motion-sensing is equipped, with dual sensing for light and human body, that means less fumbling around when looking for a bag, jacket or piece of camping equipment after dark. The exterior rear lighting adds a distinctive visual details and safety while driving.

Nomadix Pro also incorporates ENROAD’s Trispark solar-powered energy system, which combines solar charging, portable power and campsite illumination in one integrated solution.

Trispark features a 24,000mAh battery, fast-charging capability and adjustable lighting modes, bringing additional utility to time spent outdoors.

From its exterior lighting to its interior illumination and portable power options, ENROAD is exploring ways to make the roof box a more considered part of the automotive travel.

Built Around Real-World Use

The Nomadix Pro has undergone 24 reliability tests covering scenarios including emergency maneuvers, lane changes, rough roads, prolonged vibration, extreme cold and repeated opening and closing cycles.

Its interior features molded felt lining to help protect stored equipment, while its mounting, fastening and locking systems address the practical demands of carrying gear on the road.

These details reflect ENROAD’s focus on combining a modern look with features that serve a clear purpose.

A First Look at What’s Next

SEMA 2026 will also offer an early look at ENROAD’s upcoming smart roof box. The new version will expand the ENROAD lineup, bringing its focus on contemporary design, practical storage and user-friendly features to a broader range of customers.

Visit ENROAD at SEMA 2026

Dates: November 3–6, 2026
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Booth: West Hall with Diamond Lot — 59033
Website: ENROAD – Easy to Go, Easy to Feel.

About ENROAD

Established in 2024 as a lifestyle brand under PGYTECH, ENROAD specializes in innovative automotive travel solutions. Its Nomadix Pro Smart Roof Box, developed over three years with 10+ proprietary patents, won the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, combining smart convenience, functional design, and green technology.

Backed by PGYTECH’s 10+ years of product innovation, ENROAD brings this expertise to the automotive travel lifestyle mobility space,  redefining the automotive travel experience.

For more information, visit ENROAD – Easy to Go, Easy to Feel.

 

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Hisense Celebrates 100 Years of Television and Marks the Origin of RGB MiniLED

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LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 1926, John Logie Baird first demonstrated his pioneering television system at 22 Frith Street, London. A century later, Hisense, a leading global brand in consumer electronics and home appliances, returned to this historic site on 24–25 October to celebrate the centenary of television under the theme “Celebrating 100 Years of Television. Hisense, the Origin of RGB MiniLED.” At Outernet London’s The Now Building, near 22 Frith Street, an immersive big-screen experience brought a century of television history to life and showcased Hisense’s latest RGB technology.

A century of television innovation has transformed how people experience entertainment. Now, with RGB MiniLED, which represents the new origin of display innovation, Hisense aims to mark the next milestone in this ongoing journey. By connecting the origin of television with RGB MiniLED, Hisense launched a campaign at 22 Frith Street and Outernet London’s The Now Building. This celebration was not only a tribute to the past, but also a statement about the future of home entertainment, highlighting Hisense RGB MiniLED’s role in the next chapter of television. Martin Wilkie, Director at World Origin Sites, also praised what Hisense has contributed, ‘What Hisense has done is take television to the next stage — and the quality shows.’

Taking place on 24-25 October, Hisense’s “London Walk through TV History” connected five stops, inviting the public to follow the campaign map, enjoy a coffee, discover London’s rich television heritage and experience the latest in display technology along the way.

The main venue was Bar Italia at 22 Frith Street, Soho, a landmark site where Baird gave his first public demonstration of television in 1926. Here, visitors could enjoy a complimentary coffee while soaking up London’s television history and collecting limited-edition souvenirs and vouchers by participating in any one activity including a photo check-in, a Q&A quiz, or social media sharing.

Notably, on the afternoon of 25 October, Iain Logie Baird, grandson of television pioneer John Logie Baird, joined the celebrations at Bar Italia to mark this special milestone and honour the legacy of television. His presence lent historical weight to the event, which is a symbolic recognition of the continuity from his grandfather’s pioneering work to Hisense’s RGB MiniLED, the next step in television evolution. Hisense is doing something similar to my grandfather: taking something that had been exclusively in the laboratory and putting it into a product the public can buy and enjoy, said Iain Logie Baird.

As part of the trail, visitors were guided to The Now Building at Outernet London, Europe’s largest immersive digital experience space, featuring a 360-degree environment with ultra-high-definition LED screens. They could explore a museum-style exhibition celebrating 100 years of television history and experience Hisense’s latest RGB technology up close.

Bringing this immersive experience to life, Hisense’s latest RGB MiniLED technology marks the new milestone in display innovation. Exemplified by its flagship 116UXS TV, the technology delivers richer, more accurate colours, exceptional brightness and contrast, and lifelike picture quality, revealing a new level of realism to the viewing experience.

Visitors could also continue along the trail to the participating retail stores. These stores offer opportunities to explore Hisense RGB MiniLED products or enjoy exclusive vouchers, as detailed below:

John Lewis & Partners, Oxford Street:  Get hands-on with Hisense RGB MiniLED TVs.Selfridges, Oxford Street & Harrods, Brompton Road: Experience Hisense RGB MiniLED TVs and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on eligible Hisense RGB MiniLED and MicroLED TVs when redeeming the voucher in store.

*Valid until 8 November 2026.

Arun Bhatoye, Head of Marketing for Hisense UK, said: “The UK’s rich heritage of broadcasting innovation makes it a particularly meaningful place to celebrate 100 years of television. As the origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense is proud to help shape the future of display technology, pushing the boundaries of colour, brightness and contrast to deliver more lifelike visuals and enhanced viewing comfort. We’re excited to be part of the next chapter in television history and to bring these innovations to consumers around the world.”

About Hisense

Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028, Hisense continues its legacy of global sports partnerships, bringing people closer to the moments that unite fans around the world.

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ELEMENTL POWER, DS INVESTMENT PARTNERS AND SAMSUNG C&T TO ADVANCE NEW U.S. NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT

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Proposed partnership of up to $750 million would help fund development of multiple Elementl nuclear projects

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elementl Power, a nuclear project delivery and capital management platform, has signed a preliminary agreement to form and fund a development partnership of up to $750 million with a consortium led by South Korean investment firm DS Investment Partners (DSIP). Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, which has delivered energy projects including nuclear worldwide, is participating in the consortium as a potential strategic investor. 

The consortium would fund a portion of the proposed partnership’s projected capital and hold a significant minority interest in the partnership. The agreement consists of a letter of intent and term sheet setting out the proposed terms of the partnership and allows for participation from additional strategic and financial investors.

The proposed nuclear development partnership is intended to provide a portion of the capital necessary for up to three of Elementl’s advanced nuclear projects to achieve final investment decision (FID), supporting pre-construction activities, including permitting, interconnection and long-lead item procurement. One of the three projects is Elementl’s 1.5 gigawatt project under development in Ohio, which will use GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 small modular reactors.  

The planned partnership would advance Elementl’s full-lifecycle development strategy and demonstrate the company’s model of matching top-tier development capital with high-quality, pre-FID advanced nuclear projects. Elementl has engaged Macquarie Capital as financial advisor to evaluate bringing additional strategic and financial investors into the partnership.

“Elementl’s partnership with DS Investment Partners and its consortium would advance our full-lifecycle development strategy and represents a first-of-its-kind capital formation model for U.S. nuclear focused purely on developing multiple utility-scale projects,” said Elementl Chairman and CEO Chris Colbert. “Once finalized, this partnership would expand our early-stage project capital, increase our access to South Korea’s nuclear supply chain and engineering expertise and enhance our position as the financial and development partner best equipped to deliver new nuclear.”

“This proposed partnership would bring together financial and industrial expertise with proven experience in the nuclear sector to support the next generation of American nuclear projects,” said DS Investment Partners CEO Seung Soo Kang. “We believe new nuclear is essential to meeting rising energy demand, and we are proud to partner with Elementl and Samsung C&T in building a strong foundation to advance these power projects.”

“This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to establish a private capital model that accelerates the path to delivery for commercial U.S. nuclear projects, and we are pleased to bring our nuclear construction experience and support to this effort with Elementl and DS Investment Partners,” said Samsung C&T Senior Vice President Jung Kim.

The proposed partnership does not constitute a final investment decision on any project. The agreement remains subject to definitive documentation, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Elementl is backed by leading energy and infrastructure investors, including Energy Impact Partners, accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Prelude Ventures, Breakwater North and Alumni Ventures.

About Elementl Power
Elementl Power is America’s Nuclear Prime, leading the delivery and capital management of new nuclear plants. Elementl’s platform combines expertise in energy finance, project execution, regulatory strategy, and nuclear operations with a technology-agnostic approach to drive the full lifecycle of plant development, from site selection and financing through licensing, construction and commercial operation. For more information, please visit elementlpower.io or follow us on LinkedIn.

About DS Investment Partners (DSIP)
DS Investment Partners (DSIP) is an investment firm focused on energy, technology, healthcare and strategic infrastructure, and is part of a Seoul-based financial group. Working alongside technology providers, industrial partners, and institutional investors across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America, DSIP seeks to support investments that enhance security, reliability and long-term sustainability while creating value for stakeholders.

About Samsung C&T Corporation
Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group has more than 40 years of engineering and construction experience operating throughout the world. The group spans commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure and plant construction. Its landmark projects include Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia, the Qurayyah 4,000MW CCPP Project, and the ongoing Qatar 2,000MW Solar Power Project. In the nuclear energy sector, the company has successfully delivered 12GW across 10 units, including the 5.6GW Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. It has recently undertaken the Nuclear Power Plant refurbishment project and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), demonstrating its global competitiveness in large-scale reactor and SMR technologies, and solidifying its expertise across all areas of the nuclear industry.

CONTACT:

Timothy Wirth

Elementl Power Communications

(484)886-5705

tim@elementlpower.io

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