Six Cases Across Mitral, LAA, and PFA Workflows Completed with Zero Complications

LEXINGTON, S.C., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ElectroWire Medical, developer of the FDA-cleared LightningWire™ Transseptal Puncture System, today announced the successful completion of its first clinical cases, performed at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The procedures were performed by Dr. Nalin Srivastava, a structural interventional cardiologist, and Dr. David Rodak, a cardiac electrophysiologist, and included one mitral valve repair, one left atrial appendage occlusion, and four pulsed field ablations. The cases were performed using four different transseptal introducers and two different electrosurgical generators, demonstrating the LightningWire system's compatibility across a range of operator-preferred and already-available equipment. All procedures were completed successfully with no complications.

Dr. Srivastava performed first-in-human use of the LightningWire system, successfully delivering a 24-French steerable guide catheter into the left atrium for mitral valve repair. "I think you're onto something here," he said. "The mechanical and electrosurgical performance of the LightningWire, combined with ease of use with the operator having control of the RF on the table, makes this a very attractive option to streamline every transseptal procedure."

"Before clinical use, it's difficult to know if you've made something that will work well in the real world, and that people will actually want," said Dr. Robert Leonardi, Founder of ElectroWire Medical. "We're thrilled to see the LightningWire system work beautifully in a variety of transseptal procedures in the real world, and for physicians and laboratory staff to provide positive feedback." The LightningWire technology is positioned to bring value to all procedures in the rapidly growing transseptal access systems market, including catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, left atrial appendage occlusion, and transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement.

About LightningWire™

The LightningWire system combines a novel electrosurgical guidewire and activation cable to simplify transseptal puncture and delivery of cardiovascular devices. The LightningWire's proprietary insulation design optimizes mechanical properties and electrosurgical performance along the length of the wire. Despite its 0.032-inch labeled diameter, which facilitates broad compatibility with various transseptal devices, the LightningWire is stiffer than the market-leading 0.035-inch guidewire1 to support efficient transseptal delivery of therapy devices. Robust insulation allows transseptal puncture at low power settings. Further improving compatibility, the LightningWire's activation cable connects to separately cleared, pre-existing electrosurgical generators and puts control of radiofrequency energy in the operator's hands on the sterile field.

About ElectroWire Medical

ElectroWire Medical is a Lexington, South Carolina-based medical device technology startup focused on setting new standards for transseptal access and device delivery. Its flagship product, the LightningWire Transseptal Puncture System, is FDA-cleared and in limited market release. For more information, visit https://electrowiremedical.com/. For updates, follow ElectroWire Medical on LinkedIn and X.

Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. For indications and important safety information, visit https://www.electrowiremedical.com/isi.

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Detailed Phase 3 CANOPY-HCH-3 data in children living with hypochondroplasia also featured in a late-breaking oral presentation at the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) 2026 Annual Meeting

VOXZOGO demonstrated statistically significant improvements across multiple measures of growth, including annualized growth velocity, standing height, height Z-score and arm span

BioMarin recently submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the FDA to support expanding treatment with VOXZOGO to include children with hypochondroplasia

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) today announced new data from the Phase 3 CANOPY-HCH-3 study evaluating VOXZOGO® (vosoritide) in children with hypochondroplasia were published in New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Evidence and presented at the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) 2026 Annual Meeting. The data included new results on the magnitude of benefit seen in children receiving VOXZOGO, including statistically significant improvements in annualized growth velocity (AGV), standing height, height Z-score and arm span after 52 weeks, with safety findings consistent with the established profile of VOXZOGO in achondroplasia.

The CANOPY-HCH-3 study showed that treatment with VOXZOGO led to a statistically significant improvement in AGV compared with placebo after 52 weeks, meeting the study's primary endpoint (least squares [LS] mean difference of 2.33 cm/year; p0.0001). Children treated with VOXZOGO also showed significant improvements in standing height (LS mean difference of 2.35 cm; p0.0001), height Z-score (LS mean difference of 0.39 standard deviation score; p0.0001), and arm span (LS mean difference of 1.03 cm; p=0.0082) compared with placebo. Children who received VOXZOGO also demonstrated numerical improvements in quality of life, and follow-up will continue to assess the impact of treatment over a longer term. The overall safety profile was consistent with previous studies of VOXZOGO, with most adverse events reported as mild and no treatment-related serious adverse events identified.

"These results presented in detail for the first time provide a comprehensive picture of the impact of VOXZOGO across multiple measures of growth in children with hypochondroplasia," said Greg Friberg, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Research & Development Officer at BioMarin. "Based on this compelling body of evidence, we have submitted these data to the FDA with the goal of securing approval for the first medicine for children with hypochondroplasia."

"Hypochondroplasia can affect a child's growth, physical function and everyday life, with families often navigating unique challenges as they support their children's development," said Andrew Dauber, M.D., lead study investigator and Chief of Endocrinology at Children's National in Washington, D.C. "The changes we observed in annualized growth velocity and arm span provide encouraging evidence of how children with hypochondroplasia responded to treatment throughout the study. These findings deepen our understanding of the condition while reinforcing VOXZOGO's potential as the first targeted medicine developed specifically for children with hypochondroplasia."

BioMarin recently submitted its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the approval of VOXZOGO for the treatment of hypochondroplasia and are on track with the submissions to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and other regional health authorities. If approved, VOXZOGO would be the first targeted therapy for the treatment of hypochondroplasia, with a potential 2027 launch.

Below are key BioMarin presentations across both achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia at ESPE, with all times listed in Central European Summer Time:

Vosoritide Increases Growth Velocity in Children With Hypochondroplasia: Phase 3 Trial Results

Oral Presentation #LBA 1067

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10:48 – 10:56 a.m.

Vosoritide Safety and Effectiveness in Young Children With Achondroplasia Aged ≤3 Years and With up to 36 Months of Follow-Up from the Japanese Post-Marketing Safety Surveillance Study (111-604)

Oral Presentation #FC3.4

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3:30 – 3:40 p.m.

About Hypochondroplasia

Hypochondroplasia is a rare, genetic skeletal dysplasia characterized by impaired bone growth, leading to disproportionate short stature and skeletal differences that can affect the long bones, spine and other parts of the skeleton and may impact physical functioning and overall quality of life. The condition presents with a broad and variable clinical spectrum and may include otolaryngologic (related to the ears, nose and throat) and neurological complications and is often diagnosed in toddlerhood or early school age based on clinical and radiological findings. BioMarin estimates that roughly 14,000 children with hypochondroplasia within the company's global footprint may be eligible for treatment with VOXZOGO.

There are currently no medicines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of hypochondroplasia.

For more information about our clinical trials in hypochondroplasia, achondroplasia and other skeletal conditions, please visit clinicaltrials.biomarin.com.

About VOXZOGO

In children with achondroplasia, endochondral bone growth, an essential process by which bone tissue is created, is negatively regulated due to a gain of function mutation in FGFR3. VOXZOGO, a C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog, acts as a positive regulator of the signaling pathway downstream of FGFR3 to promote endochondral bone growth.

VOXZOGO is the only approved medicine to support the growth of children with achondroplasia starting from birth, with international consensus guidelines recommending initiation of VOXZOGO as early as possible. First approved in 2021, VOXZOGO has helped more than 5,000 infants and children in more than 50 countries. Through our ongoing studies, BioMarin continues to evaluate VOXZOGO on key clinical endpoints relevant for achondroplasia patients, such as arm span, tibial bowing (leg bowing), body proportionality, spinal morphology (including spinal stenosis) and quality of life measures.

VOXZOGO is approved in the U.S., Japan and Australia to increase linear growth in children of all ages with achondroplasia with open epiphyses, and VOXZOGO is indicated in the EU for the treatment of achondroplasia in children 4 months of age and older whose epiphyses are not closed, as confirmed by appropriate genetic testing. In the U.S., this indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an improvement in annualized growth velocity. Continued approval may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s). An sNDA with long-term safety and efficacy data from three ongoing studies, including adult height and additional clinical outcomes beyond linear growth such as body proportionality and arm span is under review with an FDA Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of Feb. 28, 2027.

The use of VOXZOGO to treat hypochondroplasia has not yet been approved by any regulatory agency.

VOXZOGO U.S. Important Safety Information

What is VOXZOGO used for?

- VOXZOGO is a prescription medicine used to increase linear growth in children with achondroplasia and open growth plates (epiphyses).

- VOXZOGO is approved under accelerated approval based on an improvement in annualized growth velocity. Continued approval may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.

What is the most important safety information about VOXZOGO?

- VOXZOGO may cause serious side effects including a temporary decrease in blood pressure in some patients. To reduce the risk of a decrease in blood pressure and associated symptoms (dizziness, feeling tired, or nausea), patients should eat a meal and drink 8 to 10 ounces of fluid within 1 hour before receiving VOXZOGO.

What are the most common side effects of VOXZOGO?

- The most common side effects of VOXZOGO include injection site reactions (including redness, itching, swelling, bruising, rash, hives, and injection site pain), high levels of blood alkaline phosphatase shown in blood tests, vomiting, joint pain, decreased blood pressure, and stomachache. These are not all the possible side effects of VOXZOGO. Ask your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects, and about any side effects that bother the patient or that do not go away.

How is VOXZOGO taken?

- VOXZOGO is taken daily as an injection given under the skin, administered by a caregiver after a healthcare provider determines the caregiver is able to administer VOXZOGO. Do not try to inject VOXZOGO until you have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider. VOXZOGO is supplied with Instructions for Use that describe the steps for preparing, injecting, and disposing VOXZOGO. Caregivers should review the Instructions for Use for guidance and any time they receive a refill of VOXZOGO in case any changes have been made.

- Inject VOXZOGO 1 time every day, at about the same time each day. If a dose of VOXZOGO is missed, it can be given within 12 hours from the missed dose. After 12 hours, skip the missed dose and administer the next daily dose as usual.

- The dose of VOXZOGO is based on body weight. Your healthcare provider will adjust the dose based on changes in weight following regular check-ups.

- Your healthcare provider will monitor the patient's growth and tell you when to stop taking VOXZOGO if they determine the patient is no longer able to grow. Stop administering VOXZOGO if instructed by your healthcare provider.

What should you tell the doctor before or during taking VOXZOGO?

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Announces Partnership with PepsiCo and Launches New Signature Lemonades & Refreshers

7-Year national beverage partnership enhances the guest experience with expanded beverage choices while delivering added value and support across The Great Greek franchise system

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests can now enjoy their favorite PepsiCo beverages while enjoying a meal at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®. The two companies announced their partnership, making PepsiCo the official provider of soft drinks for the fast-casual restaurant brand.

Rolling out nationwide through 2026, the partnership brings The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill a best-in-class beverage platform designed to enhance its fresh, better-for-you Mediterranean menu. The collaboration introduces a delicious and refreshing lineup of PepsiCo beverages — from the flagship Pepsi® brand to iconic products such as Aquafina®, Pure Leaf®, and Celsius®, as well as custom lemonades and refreshers— all crafted to deliver premium beverage pairings that elevate the dining experience.

"As an emerging brand, having the right partners makes all the difference. That's why we're proud to partner with PepsiCo, a legendary company that's recognized and admired around the world for its brands," said Bob Andersen, President of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. "PepsiCo is more than a supplier to The Great Greek; they're an extension of our team. Beyond the benefits for our guests, this collaboration elevates our beverage program in ways that directly support our franchise community — from stronger marketing opportunities to enhanced systemwide support. They've consistently brought the collaboration, resources, and commitment we need to compete, positioning our franchise owners and brand for long-term success."

Guests at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill can enjoy a broad portfolio of PepsiCo beverages across fountain, bottle and can offerings, providing the perfect complement to any meal and satisfying a variety of refreshment occasions. The selection includes iconic soft drinks like Pepsi® Zero Sugar and Mountain Dew®, sparkling water, teas, hydration options like Gatorade®, energy beverages, and delicious lemonade refreshers in four flavors including Homestyle Lemonade, Mango Lemonade, Orange Passionfruit Refresher, and Strawberry Watermelon Refresher. The beverage lineup offers guests a range of delicious choices for meal pairings. Beverage and flavor selections may vary by location.

"The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has built an impressive brand by delivering fresh, flavorful food and a guest experience that resonates with consumers," said Quinitta Shumpert, PepsiCo Regional Vice President. "At PepsiCo, our role is to help restaurant operators build on that success through a combination of iconic beverage brands, innovation, marketing support and foodservice expertise. We're proud to partner with The Great Greek to enhance the guest experience while supporting the brand's continued growth."

PepsiCo offers refreshing beverage options that pair perfectly with the bold flavor profiles of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, which embody the restaurant's mission to Live Great, Eat Greek. Each dish is created using only the highest-quality ingredients and served in an elevated fast-casual atmosphere to create a dining experience that exceeds expectations. Together, they make a meal that satisfies all levels.

To find The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill nearest to you or order online, visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com/locations. Follow The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill on Instagram at @greatgreekgrill.

About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The award-winning Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is a leading franchise within the Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant industry, serving a vibrant menu inspired by the fresh, flavorful ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. Each dish is prepared fresh, in-house to deliver bold flavor in every bite. Co-founded by two culinary trained, third-generation restauranteurs, Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group™, a globally recognized leader in franchising. For more information about The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill locations, menu and catering visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com and for franchise information, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

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Sysmac Studio projects on Omron NJ and NX-series controllers can now be automatically backed up, version-controlled, and restored through Copia's platform.

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Copia Automation today announced that Copia's OT code management and recovery platform now supports Omron Sysmac Studio, extending automated backup, version control, and rapid recovery to manufacturers running Omron NJ and NX-series devices. With this integration, Copia customers can bring the same modern code management and recovery discipline to Sysmac Studio-based operations that Copia already provides for Rockwell, Siemens, and other vendor environments.

When operations go down, recovery time is what determines the business impact. Yet the code running programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other automation devices may be rarely versioned, backed up regularly, or tested for recoverability. Industrial backups can often live on an engineer's laptop, on a USB drive in a drawer, or worse, nowhere at all. When something goes wrong, whether a cyber incident, a bad code push, or a hardware failure, recovery may depend on who's in the building and what they remember.

Copia DeviceLink™ automatically backs up Sysmac Studio projects, so OT teams always have a verified last known version to restore to. Copia also detects unauthorized or accidental changes at the device level and gives engineers a full change history with visual diffs to validate edits and roll back in minutes. Sysmac Studio projects sit alongside code from every other controller in the plant, in a single, centralized system of record. Because Copia was built for OT, it slots into segmented, security-sensitive networks without opening new inbound ports.

"Copia has brought the science of reliable version control to OT sites across the Americas. It is great to see a user-first organization continue to invest in software that protects the code running critical operations," said Thomas Kuckhoff, Product Manager Supervisor at Omron Automation Americas.

"The code running the physical world deserves the same rigor that software has had for two decades, and that includes the ability to recover quickly when something goes wrong," said Matt Lee, Co-Founder and VP of Business Development at Copia Automation. "The recovery gap in OT is real. When something breaks on the line, most teams are still hunting for the last known verified copy on someone's laptop while every minute of downtime adds up. Every plant we walk into runs a mix of controllers, and Omron is a major part of that reality. Extending Copia to Sysmac Studio means our customers no longer have to choose between the controller that best fits the application and the resilience they need to keep it running."

With the new integration, Copia customers can:

- Schedule automated backups of Sysmac Studio projects across devices, eliminating manual, error-prone backups.

- Receive real-time alerts on code changes, allowing engineering and security teams to investigate unexpected or unauthorized edits before they cause downtime.

- Compare versions visually, validate legitimate changes, and merge updates through Copia's Git-based Source Control.

- Recover the last known verified Sysmac Studio project quickly to minimize disruption and hit recovery time objectives with confidence.

- Manage Omron devices alongside other PLC brands in a unified view, without switching tools.

To learn more about this new integration, request a demo at copia.io/request-a-demo.

About Omron Automation

Omron Automation is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells, and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, and more. Established in 1933, Omron's 30,000 employees help businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries.

About Copia Automation

Copia Automation provides visibility, traceability, and control across the full automation lifecycle, helping industrial teams maximize uptime, strengthen governance, and build resilient operations. From OT teams on the plant floor to the executives accountable for cyber resilience and compliance, Copia gives organizations a single platform to manage, secure, and recover the industrial code that runs the physical economy. Learn more at copia.io.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American News Group News Commentary - Tungsten is the hardest working metal almost nobody talks about. It goes into armour, munitions, drill bits and the cutting tools that machine everything else, and there is no practical substitute for most of what it does. The Business Research Company values the global tungsten market at roughly US$6.66 billion in 2026 and projects approximately US$9.62 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of about 9.6%. What makes the number matter now is a date. United States defense procurement rules begin excluding Chinese tungsten in 2027, and the American ground meant to replace it was abandoned decades ago on price rather than geology. Much of it has never been surveyed with anything more precise than coarse regional government data. That is starting to change, and it is starting from the air.

Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2), Almonty Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: ALM), MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP), and USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR).

The repricing already happened. Tungsten rose more than 160% during 2025 on the combination of Chinese export controls and rising defense demand, with prices continuing to climb into 2026. Tungsten now sits near the top of every national critical minerals list, including those of the United States and Canada, on the strength of its properties, its concentration of supply, and the fact that it cannot be swapped out of most of its applications.

What has not happened is the supply response. The United States has no meaningful primary tungsten production. It once did. American tungsten districts in Nevada, California, Idaho and New Mexico operated through the middle of the last century and were shut down not because the metal ran out but because Chinese producers made them uneconomic. The ore bodies were left in the ground, the workings were abandoned, and the exploration data stopped where the technology of the day stopped.

That distinction matters more than it first appears. A district abandoned on geology is a dead end. A district abandoned on price is an inventory of known mineralization that nobody has re-examined with anything modern. Most of the historical American tungsten ground has never been flown with high-resolution geophysics, never had a three-dimensional inversion run over it, and never been drilled with the benefit of either.

So the practical bottleneck between now and 2027 is not appetite, and increasingly it is not capital. Washington has committed billions to domestic critical minerals, including direct equity participation in producers. The bottleneck is that you cannot permit or drill a target you have not defined, and defining targets under cover requires flying the ground first. Everything downstream of that, the drill permits, the resource work, the mine plan, waits on a map.

Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) Mobilises High-Resolution Drone Magnetic Survey at the Eagle Point Tungsten Project, New Mexico

- Property-wide, high-resolution UAV magnetic survey commenced at the 100%-owned Eagle Point project in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

- Survey flown at 25 to 50 metre line spacing to define the limestone-intrusive contact and the magnetite-bearing tactite bodies that host scheelite mineralization, including beneath cover.

- Designed to extend the eight skarn bodies known from historical workings along strike.

- Same methodology and processing workflow that produced the district-scale three-dimensional inversion at the Company's Rowland and White Star properties in Nevada.

- Data acquisition expected to take approximately three weeks, with processed products and interpretation to follow, feeding target selection ahead of a maiden drill program and the drill-permitting process.

Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2) has mobilised a geophysical field crew to its wholly owned Eagle Point tungsten project in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, to complete a high-resolution unmanned aerial vehicle magnetic survey across the property.

The technical objective is specific. Scheelite at Eagle Point sits in magnetite-bearing tactite bodies formed where an intrusive body met limestone. Magnetite is magnetic; limestone and granite are not. A magnetic survey flown tightly enough therefore traces the contact itself, and the tactite bodies along it, including where they continue underneath cover that no amount of surface mapping can see through. Eight skarn bodies are already known from historical workings. The survey is designed to follow them along strike and to find the ones nobody dug.

Line spacing of 25 to 50 metres is the detail worth noting. The Company states that the only existing geophysical coverage over the area is coarse-resolution, widely spaced regional government data. Moving from that to a purpose-flown survey at this spacing is the difference between knowing a contact exists somewhere in a valley and knowing where it runs, how it is shaped, and where along it to put a drill.

"Given the promising results obtained from the drone magnetic surveys at Rowland and Whitestar, we are moving forward with this strategy at Eagle Point," said Blake Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Star. "The only existing geophysics covering the area is coarse-resolution, widely spaced regional government data. By utilizing the drone, we expect to map out the prospective limestone-granite contact in much greater detail. With the ongoing Eagle Point exploration program exceeding expectations so far, we wanted to immediately add that next layer before our maiden drill program in 2026. We also expect assays back from our second-phase exploration program at Rowland and Whitestar, alongside an update on the ongoing Eagle Point program."

The method is not experimental for this company. The same survey design and processing workflow delivered a district-scale three-dimensional inversion across its Rowland and White Star properties in Nevada, and Eagle Point is the third property to receive it. Data acquisition is expected to take about three weeks, after which processed products and interpretation follow, and results are to be integrated with planned geological mapping and sampling to prioritise drill targets and support drill permitting.

Western Star is advancing a portfolio of past-producing tungsten assets across Nevada and New Mexico, with additional exploration exposure through its Western Star property in British Columbia. The Company has also flagged two further near-term items: assays from the second-phase exploration program at Rowland and White Star, and an update on the ongoing Eagle Point program. Filings are available on SEDAR+.

There are several risks associated with the Company's plans. Western Star is an exploration-stage company with no mineral resource or mineral reserve defined at Eagle Point, no production and no revenue. A magnetic survey maps physical properties of rock; it does not measure tungsten, and a magnetic anomaly is not mineralization. Historical workings and historical production at the property describe past activity and are not indicative of what may be found or recovered today. There is no assurance that the survey will define drill targets, that drill permits will be obtained, that drilling will occur on the timeline indicated, or that any drilling will result in the discovery or definition of a mineral resource. The maiden drill program referenced is a stated plan rather than a commitment. Exploration is capital intensive and may require financing that has not been secured, which could dilute existing holders. Tungsten prices have risen sharply and commodity prices can fall as quickly as they rise.

CONTINUED... Read this and more news for Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) at: https://americannewsgroup.com/pages/western-star/

In other industry developments and happenings in the market this week include:

Almonty Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: ALM) is the clearest picture of what the finished version of this trade looks like. The company describes itself as a leading supplier of conflict-free tungsten, with its flagship Sangdong mine in South Korea, the Panasqueira mine in Portugal, and additional projects in Spain and the United States. Sangdong moved from construction to active mining in December 2025 and was formally commissioned in March 2026.

In a shareholder letter issued January 20, 2026, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lewis Black set out the strategy: a fully integrated Western tungsten platform spanning North America, Europe and Asia intended to supply at least 40% of all non-China tungsten. The letter also noted that the combination of Chinese export controls and rising demand pushed tungsten prices up more than 160% during 2025. First quarter 2026 revenue was CA$25.4 million, an increase of 221% year over year.

Almonty has also relocated its corporate headquarters to Dillon, Montana, closer to United States defense and industrial partners and to its Gentung tungsten project, and raised US$700 million in convertible notes in June 2026. It is a producer with binding offtake arrangements and a balance sheet, which is a different animal from an exploration company. It is included here because it demonstrates that the Western tungsten thesis is being financed rather than merely discussed.

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) is the reference case for what happens when Washington decides a critical mineral matters. America's only fully integrated rare earth producer, spanning mining and processing at Mountain Pass in California through to magnet manufacturing, MP became the subject of a multibillion-dollar United States Department of Defense investment, an unusually direct form of state participation in a listed producer.

In second quarter 2026 results, the company reported revenue of US$108.

NEW WATER CAPITAL ACQUIRES LIDWORKS, A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF CUSTOM FOODSERVICE LIDS

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An affiliate of New Water Capital Partners ("New Water" or "the Firm"), a Boca Raton-based private equity investment firm focused on lower-middle market companies, today announced the acquisition of LidWorks, a family-owned leader in the design and manufacturing of custom food, beverage, and specialty lids.

Since its founding in 1985, LidWorks has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, offering a comprehensive range of foodservice lids for hot and cold applications. The company serves major quick-serve restaurant and convenience store national brands, as well as the food service industry's leading packaging manufacturers and distributors. LidWorks is differentiated by its flexible production platform, which provides extensive customization options at competitive prices and enables close collaboration with clients to develop products tailored to their specific needs. The Company operates facilities in Plant City, Florida, where it manufactures over two billion lids per year, supporting sustained double digit growth.

Nicholas LaRosa, Vice President at New Water, said, "LidWorks represents exactly the type of business we seek to invest behind; it fits squarely within our long-standing commitment to the food & beverage and packaging sectors. We're proud to partner with Ugo and the LidWorks management team to build on the strong foundation they've established. Looking ahead, we'll continue to drive growth through investments in additional capacity and targeted M&A, with the goal of broadening the company's capabilities and better serving our customers."

Ugo Mazzarolo, President of LidWorks, said, "Now in our 42nd year, we are proud to have worked side-by-side with our customers to develop innovative, customized lid solutions that support their needs. Partnering with New Water provides us with additional resources as we continue to execute on our business plan, including expanding our facilities, products, and team."

Stout served as financial advisor, and Reed Smith served as legal advisor to New Water. PMCF Investment Banking acted as the exclusive financial advisor to LidWorks.

About New Water Capital L.P.

New Water Capital L.P. is a private equity firm focused on lower-middle market B2B manufacturing and distribution companies in the industrials, industrial tech, food & beverage, niche engineered products and packaging industries. New Water Capital's collaborative transaction and operating model is built specifically to support companies in transition, building on their unique cultures and strengths. For more information, please visit www.newwatercap.com.

About LidWorks

Founded in 1985, LidWorks is a family-owned company based in Plant City, Florida. For 42 years, the company has been committed to designing and manufacturing the most reliable and specialized packaging designs in the industry. LidWorks offers a comprehensive line of foodservice lids, including hot and cold beverage lids, food, and specialty product lids, serving leading brands in the quick-serve and fast-casual restaurant sectors, as well as convenience store chains, food service packaging manufacturers and distributors.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chestnut today announced an agreement to deliver Improved Forest Management (IFM) carbon credits to RBC, a leading global financial institution.

IFM practices commonly supported through carbon projects, including longer harvest rotations, retention of larger trees, strategic thinning, improved stand structure, and prescribed burns can contribute to healthier forests that are better positioned to withstand wildfire, drought, and other disturbances.

While no single management approach can eliminate wildfire risk, proactive stewardship can improve outcomes by helping landowners prepare their forests for future challenges while maintaining long-term productivity. Healthy forests are more resilient forests.

Chestnut's IFM project portfolio is one of the largest and most inclusive in the United States, providing a diverse network of private forest landowners—representing more than 200,000 acres across 37 states—with access to carbon markets and long-term, generational financial support. Revenue from RBC's carbon credit purchase provides capital that enables participating landowners to maintain and improve forest health while meeting immediate financial needs, creating a viable alternative to development pressures.

"Directing capital to high-quality, third-party verified climate solutions is important to how RBC can support clients in the transition to a low-carbon and resilient economy," said Brian Hong, Director Environmental Markets Solutions Group at RBC. "This project is compelling to us because it makes responsible forest stewardship economically viable for landowners while delivering environmental benefits at scale across the United States."

"We're incredibly proud to be a part of RBC's commitment to impact through high-quality nature-based carbon removal," said Brian DiMarino Chief Commercial and Operating Officer at Chestnut. "Leading financial institutions continue to recognize that nature-based carbon removal is critical in addressing climate change. Lasting conservation happens when economic opportunity is aligned with responsible forest stewardship."

About Chestnut

Chestnut is a land-based natural capital developer focused on forestry, conservation, environmental and carbon markets, land management, and long-term stewardship. Founded in 2022, the company combines expertise in energy, finance, forestry, carbon markets, land acquisition, and ecological restoration to deliver large-scale projects across the United States. For additional information on Chestnut, its strategies and environmental stewardship, please visit https://chestnutcarbon.com/

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada News Group News Commentary - Copper is the metal the energy transition cannot proceed without, and the market reflects it. Fortune Business Insights values the global copper market at approximately US$279.29 billion in 2026 and projects roughly US$466.67 billion by 2034, a compound annual growth rate of about 6.63%. The problem for investors is that owning copper usually means owning the cost of digging it up: capital budgets that run into the hundreds of millions, construction schedules measured in years, and a dilution cycle that grinds down early shareholders long before the first concentrate ships.

Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Salazar Resources Limited (OTCQB: SRLZF) (TSXV: SRL) (FSE: CCG), Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV), Royal Gold, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLD), and Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: TFPM).

Forecasters differ on the size without differing on the direction. Grand View Research puts the copper market at about US$260.2 billion in 2026 rising to roughly US$388.8 billion by 2033, a compound annual growth rate of around 5.9%. Both houses point at the same drivers: electrification of transport, grid modernization, renewable generation and data centre buildout, all of which consume copper in quantities that existing mines were not scoped to deliver.

The supply side is where it gets difficult. New copper mines are expensive, slow and concentrated in jurisdictions that require patience. A mid-sized project can absorb a quarter of a billion dollars of initial capital before it produces anything, and the junior company that found the deposit rarely has that money. The usual outcome is that the discoverer sells the asset, or issues so much equity to build it that the original shareholders own a fraction of what they started with.

Which is why the market has spent two decades building alternatives. Royalty and streaming companies exist precisely to separate exposure to a mine from responsibility for funding it, and they have become some of the best-performing businesses in the sector by doing so. The model is simple: put capital in early, take a defined slice of output forever, and never sign a construction contract.

There is a rarer version of the same idea, and it sits at the project level rather than the portfolio level. A carried interest means one partner holds a percentage of a project while another partner funds it through to production. The holder takes ownership economics rather than a royalty percentage, and pays nothing to get there. Very few juniors have one on an asset that is actually being built.

Salazar Resources Limited (OTCQB: SRLZF) (TSXV: SRL) (FSE: CCG) Provides Update on Construction of the Mine at the El Domo Project

- Salazar holds a 25% carried interest in the Curipamba-El Domo polymetallic project in Ecuador; Silvercorp holds the remaining 75% and is the operator.

- Construction is fully funded, with commissioning targeted for July 2027.

- Cumulative capital expenditure reached US$66.2 million through June 30, 2026, including US$12.3 million in the second quarter against US$4.8 million a year earlier.

- On July 31, 2026 the operator received the second of four installments, US$43.9 million, under a US$175.5 million stream financing agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, taking total proceeds to approximately US$87.8 million.

- Proven and probable reserves of 7.13 million tonnes grading 2.55 g/t gold, 47.82 g/t silver, 1.93% copper, 0.26% lead and 2.63% zinc, supporting an after-tax net present value of US$573 million at an 8% discount rate and a 45% internal rate of return.

Salazar Resources Limited (OTCQB: SRLZF) (TSXV: SRL) (FSE: CCG) reported on September 9, 2026 on construction progress at the Curipamba-El Domo polymetallic project in the Bolivar and Los Rios provinces of Ecuador. The detail that separates this from most junior mining news is the ownership structure. Salazar retains a 25% carried interest in the project. Silvercorp holds the other 75%, operates the project, and is funding the build.

The economics attaching to that interest are not speculative. The project carries proven and probable mineral reserves of 7.13 million tonnes grading 2.55 grams per tonne gold, 47.82 grams per tonne silver, 1.93% copper, 0.26% lead and 2.63% zinc, containing 137.7 thousand tonnes of copper, 584 thousand ounces of gold, 187.7 thousand tonnes of zinc, 18.4 thousand tonnes of lead and 11.0 million ounces of silver. Measured and indicated resources stand at 11.4 million tonnes with a further 3.8 million tonnes inferred.

The economic analysis supporting those reserves shows an after-tax net present value of US$573 million at an 8% discount rate, or US$705.6 million at 5%. Table 22.2 of the technical report states a 45% internal rate of return and a three-year payback. Initial capital is US$283.7 million, sustaining capital US$72.5 million, and life-of-mine operating costs US$416.3 million, or US$58.39 per tonne milled. Reserves carry an average net smelter return grade of US$312 per tonne against a US$55 per tonne cut-off, which is an unusually wide margin. Mine life is 11.5 years at a nominal 666 thousand tonnes per year, and a refined flowsheet has improved copper recoveries by 5.4% and gold recoveries by 6.2% relative to the 2021 feasibility study.

"We have been following the ongoing construction at El Domo and are very pleased with the progress being made. Senior management of Salazar has just completed a site tour and have seen firsthand how the mine is developing. We look forward to the commissioning of operations targeted for July 2027," said President and Chief Executive Officer Fredy Salazar.

What has actually been built is the more useful measure. Since construction began in January 2025 and through June 30, 2026, cumulative capital expenditure on the mine reached US$66.2 million, including US$12.3 million during the second quarter of 2026 against US$4.8 million in the same period a year earlier, a pace that has roughly tripled. Approximately 604,600 cubic metres of earthworks excavation and fill were completed in the quarter across the non-contact water channel, the processing plant foundation and the initial tailings storage facility dam. The temporary camp is finished and operational, permanent camp earthworks are advancing, and open-pit pre-stripping has commenced against a planned total of approximately 4.1 million cubic metres.

Two details are worth pulling out. The processing plant foundation is complete and the major plant and water treatment equipment has been procured and is shipping to Ecuador, which moves the schedule risk from procurement toward assembly. And the plant construction contract went to the same contractor that built the flotation mill at the Mirador copper-gold mine in Ecuador, which is a meaningful piece of in-country execution history rather than a first attempt.

Funding is not an open question either. Construction is fully funded, and on July 31, 2026 the operator received the second of four installments under a US$175.5 million stream financing agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, an amount of US$43.9 million that brought total proceeds under the agreement to approximately US$87.8 million. Alongside its carried interest, Salazar holds a wholly owned exploration portfolio in Ecuador comprising the Monja, Santiago, Pijili, El Tigre and Tarqui-Quimi projects. The NI 43-101 technical report underpinning the project figures is available on the Company's website and on SEDAR+.

There are several risks associated with the Company's plans. Salazar does not operate El Domo and does not control the construction schedule, the budget or the commissioning date; those rest with the operator, and the Company is dependent on the operator and on third-party contractors. A carried interest is not the same as a debt-free windfall, and the terms on which the carry is settled affect what ultimately reaches shareholders. The project is in Ecuador and carries regulatory, permitting, community and jurisdictional risk. Commissioning targeted for July 2027 is a target rather than a commitment, and construction projects of this scale routinely slip. Reserve and resource estimates and the economic analysis derive from a technical report prepared for the operator and for Salazar, are estimates rather than facts, and depend on metal price and cost assumptions that may not hold. Salazar itself is pre-revenue from this asset until commissioning, and its wholly owned exploration portfolio is at an early stage with no reserves defined. Copper, gold, zinc, lead and silver prices are volatile and a sustained fall would reduce the value of the interest.

Read this and more news for Salazar Resources Limited (OTCQB: SRLZF) at: https://canadanewsgroup.com

The mining industry is really coming to life since we are past Labour Day, there are many developments and happenings in the market this week including:

Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV) is the original expression of the idea that you can own mines without building them. The company released its 2026 Asset Handbook on May 6, disclosing 121 cash-flow producing assets, adjusted EBITDA of US$1.66 billion in 2025, no debt, and a nineteen-year unbroken record of dividend increases.

Those three facts together explain why the model attracts capital. A portfolio spread across 121 producing assets absorbs a single mine going wrong. No debt means no refinancing risk in a cyclical industry. And nineteen consecutive years of dividend growth through multiple commodity cycles is the kind of record that operating miners very rarely produce, because operating miners have to fund sustaining capital whether or not the metal price cooperates.

Royal Gold, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLD) has been scaling the same model by acquisition. The company reported record first quarter 2026 revenue of US$469.1 million, up 142.

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- Proactive shipment control through dedicated Heavy Weight Priority Desks ensures high reliability and customer service support

- Service addresses rising demand from U.S. manufacturers, tech companies, and life sciences firms managing tighter supply chains and shifting trade policy

PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express is giving U.S. businesses faster access to heavyweight air freight with the launch of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), an express air solution for shipments up to 2,200 pounds per piece and 6,600 pounds per shipment. With this service, DHL Express strengthens its role as the leading global integrator capable of moving heavyweight cargo with express speed and reliability across more than 220 countries and territories, supported by a dedicated aviation and ground network that ensures stable uplift, predictable transit times, and globally consistent handling standards.

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Heavy Weight Express is designed to meet the needs of industries where shipment reliability and timing are critical business drivers. The service integrates fast, time definite delivery with full end to end control, proactive monitoring, and transparent all-in pricing that eliminates the rate volatility and cost uncertainties associated with other areas of freight. Customers benefit from guaranteed express transit times, comprehensive shipment visibility at every stage, and DHL's uncompromising operational standards, including stringent handling procedures for shock sensitive, high value, or regulated goods.

The introduction of HWX is supported by the introduction of dedicated Heavy Weight Priority Desks around the world. These specialized teams are responsible for proactive tracking, early exception detection, real time intervention, and direct communication with customers to ensure uninterrupted shipment flow. Each heavyweight shipment receives dedicated case ownership, giving customers predictability and personal attention often associated with smaller or specialist logistics providers, but with the additional advantage of DHL's global integrator infrastructure, standardized processes, and 24/7 operational control.

The solution directly addresses six critical heavyweight use cases observed across global industries: avoiding production downtime, managing program and product launches with immovable timelines, optimizing working capital by reducing inventory buffers, supporting procurement driven large scale shipping environments, complying with stringent special handling requirements, and stabilizing complex multi-site supply chains. These use cases are especially prominent in the technology sector, automotive manufacturing, engineering and machinery, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and the oil and gas and energy sectors-industries where even small delays can result in severe financial impacts.

Reducing shippers' dependence on fluctuating airline capacity and removing the cost variability of add on fees and handling surcharges, HWX offers customers the stability of a single carrier from pickup to delivery. DHL Express manages its own aircraft fleet, hubs, gateways, customs operations, and last mile delivery-providing customers with predictability even during periods of global disruption or limited air capacity.

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Plus, a very special guest steps back into the hot seat to celebrate the Knorr x Hot Ones collab.

The delicious details:

- The Products: Knorr and Hot Ones are bringing the heat back to mealtime with two new products: Knorr Mexican Rice inspired by the zesty brightness of Hot Ones' Los Calientes Verde, kicked up to a perfect medium heat, and the boldly smoky Knorr Cheesy Cheddar Pasta inspired by a kick of The Last Dab, dialed up to HOT!

- The Hot Seat: To prove these drops are the real deal, a special guest is putting their heat tolerance to the test in a brand-new "Hot Ones" episode airing September 14.

- The Drop: Starting September 9, both limited-edition meal essentials will be available nationwide on Amazon.com in multipacks found here and here for an MSRP of $8.99 for a three-pack, giving spice lovers an easy way to level up weeknight dinners in minutes.

HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Knorr is infusing its rich, slow-cooked flavor with the iconic Hot Ones heat to drop one heavy-hitting collaboration:

- Knorr Mexican Rice: We reimagined our classic Mexican Rice and kicked it up to a perfect medium heat. Inspired by the tangy, zesty brightness of Hot Ones' Los Calientes Verde, this savory rice delivers a vibrant burst of flavor that instantly rescues you from the boring dinner routine.

- Knorr Cheesy Cheddar Pasta: We've taken our cheesy and delicious pasta and dialed up the heat in a big way. Crafted in the spirit of the legendary fire of Hot Ones' The Last Dab, it's a rich and intensely satisfying dish that proves comfort food can have an attitude. Go on, we dare you.

Knorr believes that every meal should be as easy to make as it is delicious, so we're serving a simple way to make crowd-pleasing, flavor-packed dishes. Whether used in your one pan dishes like the now viral "dump and bake" recipes taking over TikTok, to accompany your weeknight protein or simply on their own, fans can expect to enjoy maximum flavor with minimum effort.

With a massive 93% of Americans claiming hot sauce fan status (and over half reaching for it weekly1), we knew playing it safe wasn't an option. And while this isn't our first time dabbling in Hot Ones' spice, this year we're taking things to the next level. We've gone from simple sauce-and-side pairings to drop new products inspired by the Hot Ones flavors built to majorly heat up your mealtime game. We're bringing serious flavor to the table to satisfy those hot sauce cravings any night of the week.

"Hot Ones has built an incredible platform around the idea that great food and a little heat can spark memorable conversations. That's something we completely agree on at Knorr, too," said Melanie Cappella, Knorr's Chief Growth Officer. "Delicious food brings people together, and with this collaboration we're bringing the rich flavor people expect from Knorr and the iconic heat Hot Ones fans love, making it easy to bring more excitement to the table."

A Special Guest Games the Flame

To prove these dishes are the real deal, we're bringing them straight to the hot seat. Watch a brand-new "Hot Ones" episode on September 14, where a very special guest will put their heat tolerance to the ultimate test.

"Our fans trust us to deliver authentic heat, and Knorr is known for bringing incredible flavor to every dish," added Melanie Baker, Director of Marketing for Hot Ones. "We're excited for fans to experience that same legendary 'Hot Ones' thrill (and Knorr's unbeatable flavor!) right from their own kitchen table."

Ready to officially claim your spot in the hot seat? The Knorr Mexican Rice inspired by Hot Ones' Los Calientes Verde and Knorr Cheesy Cheddar Pasta inspired by The Last Dab will be available starting September 9 in multipacks for an MSRP of:

- $8.99 for a three-pack of either the Knorr Mexican Rice inspired by Hot Ones' Los Calientes Verde or the Knorr Cheesy Cheddar Pasta inspired by Hot Ones' The Last Dab

- $9.99 for a four pack of two pasta and two rice flavors

- $14.99 for an eight-pack of an individual flavor of either the Knorr Mexican Rice inspired by Hot Ones' Los Calientes Verde or the Knorr Cheesy Cheddar Pasta inspired by Hot Ones' The Last Dab

Get them on Amazon before they cool off. Trust us...flavor this hot doesn't wait around.

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1 https://www.circana.com/post/hot-sauce-market-trends 

About Knorr

Knorr believes there's a cook inside everyone. That's why we're on a journey to ensure all home cooks know they are the real MVPs and there's no greater joy than the one that comes from making, doing, and creating something that the people in your life will rave about. From our variety of delicious products to our simple but impactful chef-developed recipes, Knorr remains committed to its long history of bringing authentic flavors to every meal.

The business was formed in 1838, when founder Carl Heinrich Knorr pioneered to make delicious, home-cooked meals easier for everyone. Since then, Knorr® has become an international brand offering a wide range of bouillons, soups, seasonings, sauces and ready-made meals.

About Unilever in North America 

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 128,000 employees and generated sales of €60.8 billion in 2024.

Our leading brands in North America include Dove, Hellmann's, Vaseline, Degree, Axe, TRESemmé, Knorr, Nutrafol, Liquid I.V., Paula's Choice, and Dermalogica.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com

About Hot Ones™

Hosted by Sean Evans and created by Chris Schonberger, Hot Ones is the internet's hottest celebrity interview show. Hot Ones has welcomed a range of stars from Hollywood's biggest actors like Jennifer Lawrence, Idris Elba, and Viola Davis, to comedians like Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, and Conan O'Brien, to top athletes such as Stephen Curry and Shaquille O'Neal. With 30 complete seasons and over 400 episodes, Hot Ones has been recognized across the internet as a trailblazing interview style show with hot questions and even hotter wings. Launched in 2015, Hot Ones has received two Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show and Host, and is now eligible for Primetime Emmy consideration.

ABOUT FIRST WE FEAST

Founded in 2012 by Chris Schonberger, First We Feast has redefined food as the new pop culture, and created some of the internet's most beloved and award-winning IP of the past decade. First We Feast's YouTube channel is home to flagship series, Hot Ones, as well as spinoffs like Hot Ones: Versus, Truth or Dab, and Heat Eaters. It has also launched popular series like Burger Bucket List, Tacos Con Todo, Pizza Wars, and Food Grails, building a community of 15 million highly-engaged subscribers and over 3 billion views to date. With a thriving commerce business that allows fans to "eat the show," First We Feast launched hot sauces, Truth or Dab The Game, collaborations with brands like Shake Shack and Pringles, and much more. First We Feast's slate of original programming has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including two daytime Emmy nominations for "Hot Ones"; multiple Shorty Awards; the 2019, 2020, and 2024 Webby Award for Food & Drink; and the 2014 James Beard Award for Best Food Blog.

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