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former member of the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Golden Years Funeral services and burial in St John Cemetery were private and held at the convivence of the family 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family once more.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors MethodologyContact usSupportLogin Australia-headquartered company didn’t plan to remain a single-asset company “We’re not done yet with Kathleen Valley – there’s a bit of work to be done there to finish the ramp up and then get it into steady state so there’s more to be done to see where we can go in terms of organic growth around Kathleen Valley,” he said “But we don’t want to stay a single-asset company we did a strategy review and we’d like to think that these opportunities could be in the form of further exploration success; a partnership with another company to acquire an asset near production; or even participating in brines “We’re open to exploration [of opportunities] because we want to diversify our earnings away from just Kathleen Valley,” he said Liontown produced its first spodumene concentrate at Kathleen Valley in mid-2024 it has produced more than 117,000 tonnes of concentrate and shipped 92,000 tonnes stockpiling the difference for the mill ahead of a planned underground transition The mill has achieved a targeted run rate of 2.4 million tonnes per year “It was a great effort by the team to deliver on time which is very rare in construction projects of this size and especially having to contend with a post-Covid global market which had supply chain and resourcing issues,” he noted The company originally said the Kathleen Valley plant will have a mining capacity of 3 million tonnes per year of ore by the end of the first quarter An expansion would then eventually increase this capacity to 4 million tonnes per year a move which is expected to yield about 700,000 tonnes per year of spodumene concentrate But weaker lithium market conditions led the company to rethink its timeframe for the ramp-up and expansion Fastmarkets’ spodumene, 6% Li2O min, spot price, cif China peaked at $8,287.50 per tonne in December 2022 before additional capacity and softening demand contributed to prices falling back to as low as $725 per tonne in September 2024 “In November last year, we had to do a reset of the strategy of the business, given lithium market conditions One of the key elements of that reset was that we were going to slow the ramp up and defer the expansion to 4 million tonnes because we simply weren’t going to put more tonnes into an oversupplied market,” Ottaviano told Fastmarkets Ottaviano said that the optionality to ramp up to 3 million tonnes and expand further is still there what the right market conditions would be for expansion If those market conditions present themselves and are sustainable – because we don’t want the market to peak and find the price drops again – then we will commit to it,” he noted adding: “It would take about 18 months after that decision to actually put the expansion in place.” Key signals the company is eyeing include inventory levels and which projects are in the development phase which will mark a significant turning point It’s not so much the price — it’s the foundations that potentially indicate that ultimately The transition to underground mining is expected to be completed in early 2027 or maybe slightly sooner in addition to being one of the pioneers of underground mining in lithium the transition will give Liontown a competitive advantage on three fronts: access to clean ore noting that the strategy is to adjust supply volumes to maximize margins over volume “The typical tendency of a mining company is to push out the volume as much as it can because the more volume you put out over the same fixed cost base we have to pay an upfront deposit,” he said Liontown has instead opted to preserve cash by reducing volumes “It’s more beneficial than spending cash and hoping that we generate more revenue into an oversupplied market So let’s preserve the cash as opposed to pushing the extra tonnes to get lower unit costs,” he added South Korean-based LG Energy Solution (LGES) are all foundation customers for the spodumene concentrate produced at Kathleen Valley from mid-2024 Initially all contracts were made for five years but LGES and Liontown recently formed a strategic partnership which extends the offtake agreement for an additional ten years The contract with Ford also includes an option to extend the agreement for a further five years by mutual agreement Around 90% of Liontown’s production is in long-term contracts although this could change in the future to allow more in the spot market “When Liontown initially signed its offtake agreements with very limited liquidity in the spot market “So potentially in the future we may rely on the spot market as a preference on chemicals rather than some of the indices,” he added Now the company is in production it is starting to explore options in physical pricing “We’ve got a couple of spot cargoes coming up and we might trial a few things We’re still very much committed to the concept,” Ottaviano added Ottaviano said that part of the assessment is whether it makes sense to go into refining at all conventional wisdom in the mining sector is to stop at the point of the first sellable product because that is where the highest margin should reside but all the partners recognize that the economics have to compete with China there’s no point doing it,” Ottaviano told Fastmarkets “We would probably be in a position to make the decision within the next 18 months But there’s another overlaying factor here: if the world is serious about EV [electric vehicles] and diversification of supply chain then we have to make these western supply chains work and compete,” he said The end result would likely focus on carbonate Lithium producers prefer lithium carbonate production as it is used in the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries while hydroxide is used in nickel cobalt battery chemistries The Chinese will also put hydroxide in LFP batteries as well but their preference is carbonate,” he said “A lot of hydroxide refineries have added carbonate back ends and therefore they can take spodumene and produce carbonate Once upon a time this was not as cost effective as brine to carbonate — now it is Ottaviano said that the reason Liontown chose customers that are at or close to the end of the battery value chain is because they’re the ones that are ultimately going to determine battery chemistries and the company wanted to be agile to react.  the LFP and the hybrids of LFP seem to be the dominant chemistry and potentially will remain so for a little while,” he told Fastmarkets “I think there will be a place for the NCM]s [nickel cobalt manganese batteries] in the high-performance vehicles It’s tough to see at the moment,” he added Ottaviano said that while there has been work on alternatives such as solid-state batteries, development is still some way off. He remained unconvinced on the prospects for sodium ion batteries, but was optimistic on the outlook for the use of lithium in batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) noting that some market participants are forecasting than the stationary battery market could even be bigger than batteries for electric vehicles “The technology that’s developed in the whole control systems behind the big battery farms is now of such a quality that it doesn’t matter what’s driving the power source gas — a lot of them will have battery augmentation because of its ability to buffer the grid,” he said “There are of course other battery chemistries But if demand is as significant as people are saying there’ll be room in the bed for everybody,” he added Recycling is meanwhile an interesting potential sector for Liontown with a partnership in this area also a possibility but recycling provides opportunities on a whole range of commodities It’s effectively a different form of mining,” he noted “Recycling will be a form of the supply curve,” he said In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter covers some of the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector. 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Read MoreChanticleerOpinionLithiumLiontown ResourcesLatest In MiningFetching latest articles Attenzione: il formato del numero di linea non è corretto: è possibile utilizzare solo numeri Attenzione: occorre inserire un indirizzo sia nel campo 'Partenza' che nel campo 'Arrivo' In anticipation of the completion of works between Anagnina and Ottaviano Metro A service is rescheduled with some partial closures Metro A service is suspended between Anagnina and Subaugusta The suspension affects the central Arco di Travertino-Ottaviano section from Aug a shuttle bus service is provided with up to 90 active buses Metro A is interrupted between Arco di Travertino and Ottaviano the connection is provided by the MA15 bus shuttle Routes are regular along the Ottaviano-Battistini and Arco di Travertino-Anagnina sections The service schedule will be as follows: last Metro A and MA15 shuttle runs at 9 p.m.; after 9 p.m the connection will be provided by MA bus line until 11:30 p.m MA bus line will be active until 1:30 a.m.) Metro A will resume the usual service on the entire line with the usual times always related to track renewal works which will return to be carried out only in the evenings and at night: from Sunday to Thursday Metro A active from 5.30 am and until 9 pm then on the street the replacement bus line MA On Fridays and Saturdays regular metro service with last runs from terminals at 1.30 am that there is always the nMA night bus line Find the details of the replacement service for the MA15 on the ATAC website The work on the Anagnina-Ottaviano section began in July last year and was articulated with evening closures of the Metro A at 9 p.m. while on Fridays and Saturdays the normal closure at 1:30 a.m ATAC points out in a note that these are "indispensable works that cannot be postponed and that will lead to new tracks on the entire line improving quality and regularity of service.  The Metro A renewal process will then be completed in 2024 with track replacement on the final section between Ottaviano and Battistini which will be carried out thanks to Jubilee funds and will be completed in time for the Holy Year" of 2025 is to be carried out on a fixed site because "work is being done on a portion of the tracks in a very critical position in limited areas and spaces incompatible with the reopening of the metro every morning." The note explains that ATAC will engage a specialized contractor and its technicians during the central vacation period to " condense the limitation of the service to the time when the demand for transport decreases significantly will also be possible to aim for the early conclusion of the work in order to be able to enjoy the entire line with normal hours during the upcoming Christmas holidays The ongoing work on Metro A is part of the wide-ranging transformation of transportation services in which ATAC has been engaged since 2022 and which is investing in not only network infrastructure but also the fleet More than a billion has already been earmarked until 2026 for the purchase of about a thousand new buses with the aim of bringing the average age of the fleet to five years at the end of 2024 which is part of the extensive tramway renewal plan and for improvements to network infrastructure The ongoing track renewal on Metro A is part of the broader context of resuming maintenance work and also covering extraordinary Working to renew an extremely complex infrastructure such as a metro line in operation requires expertise experience and organizational skills: the commitment that ATAC is putting into it is full all with the essential goal of returning a vastly improved service to the city." Roma Servizi per la Mobilità svolge attività strategiche di pianificazione coordinamento e controllo della mobilità pubblica e privata e gestisce attività di progettazione realizzazione e gestione dei servizi di mobilità e di supporto alla comunicazione di Roma Capitale e delle aziende partecipate Iscrizione 10735431008 del 31/12/2009 Numero REA 1253419 Capitale Sociale € 10.000.000,00 i.v Sportello al pubblico via Silvio D'Amico 38 - 00145 Roma  Solo su appuntamento da prenotare con l'app SolariQ(Dal lunedì al venerdì 8.30 -16) Contact Center  06.57003  (Dal lunedì al venerdì 8-18) Numero Verde Persone con Disabilità (titolari di contrassegno)  800154451  (Dal lunedì al venerdì 8-18) Jubilee 2025 is fast approaching (it will open on Christmas Eve 2024) The jubilee is a great religious event that takes place every 25 years and features the opening of Holy Doors Pope Francis marked 2024 as a Year of Prayer and published a pastoral resource called “Teach us to Pray.” To highlight the 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out so that each chapter is another scenario that girls often go through For example: what do you do if you feel your friend is speaking badly about you Or how do you handle the ugly side of social media TV: Did your experience in seventh grade lead you to study psychology PO: I think subconsciously it definitely did Because of that experience I was always very attuned to relationships and over time I realized that’s what I kept coming back to I wanted to figure out relationships and figure out this universal experience that happens with girls when they’re dealing with relational aggression TV: How do you help girls translate the advice in your book to real life I have a nonprofit organization called Sister Soldier and it’s an anti-bullying and empowerment program for young girls I go into their schools and speak to them about transforming their relationships with their peers but I’m also very big on self-confidence and self-esteem and am traveling around to 26 states over the next few months Hyundai actually donated a car that has “Sister Soldier” written on it we fill out apology cards and compliment cards and there’s also a section about becoming your own best friend to develop a strong sense of self-love and a strong self-identity because from there they’ll be happier and they’ll treat each other in a kinder way TV: What do you think are the major causes of bullying right now and what do you think that girls can do to prevent it PO: I think the major cause of bullying is girls being unable to process feelings correctly and address them correctly so they’re acting out in all sorts of different ways we are tempted to react right away without taking the time to relax and decide how best to move forward I do think that during our middle and high school years we don’t have the steps to necessarily handle conflicts appropriately and kindly there’s a clear-cut division of power between the bully and the target there’s this equality between the two people and they’re 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people who lift you up people who make you feel good — those are the friendships you need to make a priority you need to seek those and actively find them just like you actively find positive accounts on social media I do believe that your gut is your compass so anyone who does things that don’t sit well with you You need to recognize and acknowledge the tiny things that are bad — like if your friend purposely makes you feel inferior — so that things don’t intensify and your relationship with this person doesn’t turn into a bullying episode TV: Why do you think it’s important that we view "girl drama" as bullying PO: These subtle forms of bullying are super-significant not only to your relationships with other people but also to your relationship with yourself and they can cause girls to ultimately suffer from anxiety They can completely shatter a girl’s self-esteem so we need to place more attention on the little ways that we hurt one another and how significant the consequences can 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Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Liontown Resources boss Tony Ottaviano will defy grim forecasts for lithium prices and advance an audacious plan to build a battery chemical refinery in partnership with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Mr Ottaviano sought to silence Liontown’s doubters on Tuesday by declaring the company’s flagship Kathleen Valley mine would be in production on-time and on-budget before the end of the month 90 of Naples Florida formerly of Lisbon St in Worcester and grandfather passed away peacefully Friday March 20th 2020 in Naples after a short illness reuniting in heaven with his wife Mary who passed away in 2010 one of three sons of William and Barbara (Gillespie) Maguire Raised in the South Main neighborhood of Worcester Marine Corps serving his country during the Korean War  Dick accepted a position with the Massachusetts Electric Company where he worked for more than 42 years before retiring in 1992 married the women who became the “Love of his Life’ and soulmate Cronin and began a 56 year love affair raising four children and grandchildren enjoying their  time together whether here Maine until Mary passed away on December 1 Ottaviano and her husband Michael of Princeton Maguire and his wife Laura of Oakham; six cherished grandsons and Robert “BJ” Howard;  nine great- grandchildren Cameron and Henry Ottaviano;  Many nieces William and Francis Maguire predeceased him Dick was a member of Saint William Church in Naples and a member of Prince the Peace Church in Princeton calling hours and a funeral service will be held privately next to his beloved Mary will be in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements Dedicated fans of Book of Love can’t get enough of the ’80s synth-pop band Founding members Susan Ottaviano and Ted Ottaviano (no relation) have been on an extended 30th-anniversary coast-to-coast tour for the last couple of years Perhaps their fans’ devotion stems from the fact that since the group’s early years they have been making some of the most irresistible dance music ever to pour out of the speakers at your favorite club Songs such as “Boy,” “I Touch Roses,” “Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes),” and “Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls” helped define what has come to be Book of Love’s trademark sound The tour continues throughout the spring and summer of 2019 including a stop at White Oak Music Hall in Houston on June 14 I spoke with Susan in April about the band LVMH strives to ensure the long-term development of each of its Maisons in keeping with their identity BackCOMMITMENTSCommitted to positive impact environmental and cultural initiatives with a long-term vision The Group works closely with numerous stakeholders that address important social issues BackMAISONSLVMH is home to 75 distinguished Maisons rooted in six different sectors each of our brands builds on a specialty legacy while keeping an unwavering focus on the exquisite caliber of its products Home Wines & Spirits Home Fashion & Leather goods Home Perfumes & Cosmetics Home Watches & Jewelry Home Selective Retailing Home Other activities BackJOINUSWith more than 75 prestigious Maisons covering six business sectors, LVMH offers boundless opportunities. 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LVMH x FORMULA 1®InvestorsBackINVESTORSLVMH with 84.7 billion euros revenue in 2024 and a retail network of over 6,300 stores worldwide Confartigianato Imprese and the Italian National Chamber of FashionPublished on 09.20.2023 • 5 minutesEventsFashion & Leather goodsEuropeSavoir-faire In line with the Group’s HR philosophy and commitment to recognizing the careers of artisans and preserving ancestral know-how LVMH Métiers d’Excellence created the “Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize” and under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Culture The award ceremony revealing the winners of this first edition took place on September 19th The LVMH Métiers d’Excellence “Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize” is an Italian never-seen-before craftsmanship competition with the aim to raise awareness on rare savoir-faire and skills that must be preserved and passed on to future generations The “Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize” celebrates artisans from all backgrounds across three categories: honoring experienced artisans who have distinguished themselves for the quality of their work throughout their whole career path; emerging artisans carrying a promising and ongoing project; as well as professionals that have distinguished themselves by their capacity for innovation preserving historical knowledge and skills while reinterpreting them in a modern key · Master Craftsman of Excellence – Fabio Ottaviano master of the ancient art of cameo engraving stands out internationally for the quality and variety of materials used The process in realizing his products is entirely handmade His creations reveal the perfect fusion of tradition and modernity His style is characterized by multiform veils and transparencies; · Emerging Master Craftsman of Excellence – Ilaria Soncini (Ilariusss) milliner with the need to create new concepts of headgear and hand down the tradition of a manufacturing now increasingly rare a reality in which his dreamlike mind meets a patient and meticulous craftsmanship in addition to the desire to rediscover the artisanal tradition of the costume · Master of Innovation of Excellence – Verabuccia® a brand that was born with the intention of rethinking the unused and inedible organic waste for human consumption considering them no longer as waste but as resources The innovative process patented by Francesca and Fabrizio allows a food by-product · €10,000 to be reinvested in their company · Mentoring sessions with experts from the Fendi Maison The winners were selected by a jury of internal and external experts composed of: Artistic Director of Accessories and Menswear President of the Federazione Moda Nazionale Artist and co-creator of the 2022 LVMH Métiers d’Excellence Artist/Artisan Collaboration Master Artisan and co-creator of the 2022 LVMH Métiers d’Excellence Artist/Artisan Collaboration A special mention has been granted to Scarpelli Mosaici who got the most votes from the public during the exhibition Artigianato e Palazzo held in Florence where the LVMH Métiers d’Excellence presented the work of the Prize’s finalists Following the enthusiasm around this first edition the “Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize” has already been renewed for a new season this time with the participation of Maison Loro Piana Read the full press release here   Next slide©L'ARCA S.C.A.R.L Open the gallery ©L'ARCA S.C.A.R.L ©L'ARCA S.C.A.R.L ©L'ARCA S.C.A.R.LLatest newsAll news News LVMHLVMH Métiers d’Excellence announces the winners of its first edition of the “Maestri d’Eccellenza Prize” Confartigianato Imprese and the Italian National Chamber of FashionCOPYRIGHTS au courant fashion design and timeless elegance is a tricky thing—and it’s even rarer to find it in bridal design Luckily for young designer Cristina Ottaviano her collections seamlessly flow between ready-to-wear and bridal She’s the wedding dress designer you didn’t know made wedding dresses who spent her childhood summers in Lake George follows in the same tradition as Carolina Herrera and Marchesa—while her fabrications and techniques can be quite modern her overall sensibility is elegant and timeless the asymmetrical metallic bustier and white tuxedo she designed for supermodel Bella Hadid to wear to Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards It was a fashion moment that was simultaneously high-octane and understated both in step with the current mood in fashion but also classic It’s sumptuous fashion moments like that one that have attracted not only other celebrities (including Karolína Kurková and Emily Ratajkowski) to Ottaviano’s work but also a healthy base of private clients across the country A graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City Ottaviano apprenticed at both Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs she knows a thing or two about building a business While her current focus is maximizing loyalty with her core group of private clients she’s also partnering with the right stockists and dressing the right celebrities to build her brand Ottaviano is one of the 2018 nominees for Fashion Group International’s prestigious Rising Star Awards and in addition to producing two ready-to-wear collections per year also just launched a full-fledged custom bridal atelier in Manhattan Ottaviano’s finely honed appreciation for exceptional design and superb construction are evident everywhere in her work We sat down with the designer to try and dig a little deeper behind the stylish bustiers