В рамках первой миссии программы тестирования сервисов Sceye аппарат преодолел в стратосфере более 15.000 км от Нью-Мексико до Японии, обеспечил подключение к базовой сети SoftBank Corp. и позволил проверить возможности прямой связи с устройствами (Direct-to-Device), периферийных вычислений и связи с беспилотниками на базе HAPS.

ТОКИО, 3 сентября 2026 г. /PRNewswire/ -- Sceye, американская компания, специализирующаяся в аэрокосмической сфере и в области материаловедения и занимающаяся разработкой и производством высотных платформенных систем (High-Altitude Platform Systems, HAPS) для телекоммуникаций и мониторинга окружающей среды в режиме реального времени, сегодня объявила об успешном трансокеанском перелете в рамках миссии Service Test 1 (ST1) из Нью-Мексико в Японию. Преодолев более 15.000 км в стратосфере за 13 дней, после прибытия в воздушное пространство над Японией ST1 продемонстрировал возможность предоставления мобильной широкополосной связи на стандартные, немодифицированные устройства через базовую сеть SoftBank Corp., а также возможности периферийных вычислений на базе HAPS и связи с беспилотниками в рамках развития трехмерной системы связи.

Реализованный в партнерстве с SoftBank Corp. (ТОКИО:9434, «SoftBank»), ведущим оператором в сфере телекоммуникаций и информационных технологий в Японии и во всем мире, проект ST1 стал первым полетом Sceye в Азию и важнейшей вехой на пути к коммерческому развертыванию HAPS в качестве стратосферной инфраструктуры.

«Этот полет знаменует собой поворотный момент для Sceye и для коммерческого потенциала HAPS, — заявил основатель и генеральный директор Sceye Миккель Вестергор Франдсен (Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen). — Перелет из США в Японию демонстрирует эксплуатационные характеристики, необходимые для превращения стратосферы в полноценный инфраструктурный уровень и воплощения в жизнь будущего искусственного интеллекта, периферийных вычислений и 6G. Совместно с SoftBank мы переходим от подтверждения работоспособности технологии к демонстрации того, как решения Sceye могут дополнять и расширять существующие сети и обеспечивать устойчивую связь в больших масштабах».

Стратосфера представляет собой оптимальную точку для размещения такой инфраструктуры: она находится достаточно близко к Земле для обеспечения высокопропускной связи и ведения наблюдений, но при этом достаточно высоко для охвата обширных территорий. Важно и то, что стратосфера обеспечивает условия, близкие к космическим, без затрат, связанных с работой в космосе, и недостатков, обусловленных нахождением на орбите. Платформы HAPS компании Sceye сохраняют заданную высоту и положение в пределах рабочей зоны в стратосфере на протяжении последовательных дневных и ночных циклов, функционируя подобно геостационарным спутникам, но находясь в 1800 раз ближе к Земле и требуя лишь малой доли соответствующих затрат.

В 2025 году SoftBank Corp. инвестировала в стратосферную инфраструктуру Sceye на базе HAPS как в масштабируемое решение, способное дополнить наземные вышки и спутниковые группировки. Стратегическое партнерство способствует реализации общей концепции HAPS и неназемных сетей (Non-Terrestrial Networks, NTN) как инфраструктуры нового поколения, способной расширить доступ к связи, обеспечить обмен информацией при стихийных бедствиях и других чрезвычайных ситуациях, а также создать основу для будущих решений в области искусственного интеллекта, Интернета вещей (IoT), воздушных систем связи, периферийных вычислений и 6G.

В ходе миссии ST1 на борту находился модуль SceyeCELL — первая в своем роде «вышка сотовой связи в небе», предназначенная для обеспечения доступа к широкополосной мобильной связи из стратосферы непосредственно на стандартных устройствах на обширной территории. При полномасштабном развертывании одна платформа Sceye HAPS рассчитана на покрытие территории, эквивалентной зоне обслуживания примерно 500 наземных вышек связи. В ходе миссии ST1 компании Sceye и SoftBank продемонстрировали возможности доступа к широкополосной мобильной связи из стратосферы, включая обмен текстовыми сообщениями, голосовые вызовы, доступ в Интернет и потоковую передачу видео. Испытания также включали экстренные вызовы с использованием рассылки экстренных оповещений о чрезвычайных ситуациях в случае крупномасштабных бедствий, а также связь с беспилотниками.

Миссия Sceye ST1 стартовала 9 августа 2026 года в 7:00 по североамериканскому горному летнему времени (MDT) из Нью-Мексико. Другие интересные факты о миссии:

- За 13 дней платформа преодолела более 15.000 км над Тихим океаном до Японии.

- На протяжении более 7 дней платформа работала в воздушном пространстве, контролируемом Японией.

- Платформа непрерывно оставалась в пределах заданной рабочей зоны в течение продолжительного времени, обеспечив радиус удержания позиции до 5 км.

- Платформа работала на высоте около 16,5 км, одновременно выполняя задачи телекоммуникационной связи, связи с беспилотниками и экстренной связи.

- Платформа подтвердила характеристики связи, сопоставимые с наземными сетями, при одновременном снижении радиопомех для наземных базовых станций.

- Используя установленный на HAPS сервер, Sceye и SoftBank выполнили обработку данных непосредственно на борту платформы и продемонстрировали среднее время отклика при двусторонней передачи данных на уровне 68 миллисекунд, что позволило сократить задержку связи более чем на 40% по сравнению с облачной обработкой через Интернет. Это стало первым в мире успешным испытанием, в ходе которого мобильная базовая сеть и веб-сервер обработки были установлены на HAPS, благодаря чему весь процесс обработки запросов выполнялся непосредственно на борту платформы, а результаты передавались обратно на смартфоны.

На момент публикации этого сообщения ST1 продолжает полет над Тихим океаном, возвращаясь в направлении Соединенных Штатов.

«Компания SoftBank ставит перед собой цель создать коммуникационную инфраструктуру следующего поколения, которая обеспечит беспрепятственную связь между землей, небом и космосом. Тот факт, что HAPS компании Sceye достигла Японии после старта из Соединенных Штатов и успешно обеспечила первые в Японии экспериментальные услуги связи из стратосферы в воздушном пространстве страны, знаменует собой важный шаг на пути к коммерциализации HAPS, которая занимает центральное место в реализации этой концепции, — отметил президент и генеральный директор SoftBank Corp. Дзюнъити Миякава (Junichi Miyakawa). — Объединив разработанные Sceye технологии полетов и эксплуатации HAPS с коммуникационными технологиями SoftBank, мы убедились в реальной возможности создания трехмерной сети связи с использованием HAPS. В дальнейшем, сотрудничая с Sceye, мы продолжим интегрировать широкий спектр технологий, включая связь и искусственный интеллект, чтобы превратить HAPS в новый элемент общественной инфраструктуры».

Этот полет продолжает развитие программы Endurance Program, завершенной Sceye ранее в этом году, в ходе которой платформа SE2 HAPS преодолела в стратосфере более 10.000 км от Нью-Мексико до побережья Бразилии, где в течение нескольких дней она оставалась над заданной рабочей зоной для испытания возможностей длительной эксплуатации в рамках подготовки к программе Service Test Program, первая миссия которой совершила полет в Японию.

О компании Sceye

Основанная в 2014 году, компания Sceye (произносится как «скай») работает в аэрокосмической отрасли и занимается развитием стратосферных технологий, призванных обеспечивать связь между людьми и защищать планету. Sceye является лидером в области высотных платформенных систем (HAPS), уделяя основное внимание обеспечению повсеместной связи, мониторингу климата, управлению природными ресурсами и предотвращению стихийных бедствий.

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LG ELECTRONICS SHOWCASES EXPANDED AI HOME ECOSYSTEM FOR EUROPEAN LIFESTYLES AT IFA 2026

Company Showcases Intelligent and Premium Lifestyles Tailored to European Consumers

News Summary

- LG Electronics is showcasing its expanded AI Home ecosystem at IFA 2026, demonstrating how AI seamlessly connects appliances, spaces and services to deliver greater convenience while reinforcing its leadership in the global premium home appliance market. IFA visitors can experience AI Home solutions centered on LG ThinQ™ ON and LG ThinQ; the space- and energy-efficient Fit & Max Solution; immersive media entertainment experiences featuring LG OLED evo AI; and a premium lifestyle space dedicated to LG SIGNATURE lineup.

SEOUL, South Korea, Sep. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its expanded AI Home ecosystem at IFA 2026 in Berlin. Under the theme "Innovation in tune with you," LG is demonstrating how advanced AI technologies can understand customers' lifestyles and connect appliances, spaces and services to deliver personalized convenience and greater energy efficiency across everyday life.

At LG's booth, visitors can experience the LG AI Home centered around the LG ThinQ™ ON AI home hub and LG ThinQ platform, alongside the expanded Fit & Max Solution, immersive media entertainment featuring LG OLED evo AI, and a premium lifestyle space dedicated to LG SIGNATURE. LG is also operating its private business partner consultation space at IFA, strengthening engagement with local retailers and business customers and expanding commercial opportunities in Europe.

LG AI Orchestra and the Connected AI Ecosystem

Greeting visitors at the booth entrance, the LG AI Orchestra unfolds across a 16-by-4-meter kinetic LED installation, where LG CLOiD serves as conductor of a connected AI ecosystem that seamlessly brings together appliances, spaces and services. The AI Orchestra showcases how LG's diverse products, technologies and services – spanning home appliances, TVs, HVAC and robotics – work in harmony to deliver a connected AI Home experience. The engaging installation embodies LG's Zero Labor Home vision, which aims to reduce household chores and give customers more time for the things that matter.

AI Home Tailored to Everyday Life

In the AI Home Zone, LG is revealing how its next-generation AI home hub, LG ThinQ ON, together with the LG ThinQ AI home platform, connect appliances, spaces and services into a single, cohesive system. Authentic home environments allow visitors to experience firsthand the ability of LG's AI to understand both users and the characteristics of each space to provide relevant and personally-optimized functions.

ThinQ Claw, making its public debut at this year's IFA, is a text-chat-based AI agent integrated with ThinQ ON. By combining natural-language interaction with contextual understanding, it recommends relevant actions and helps simplify everyday life. Throughout the AI Home Zone, visitors can experience how it provides personalized support based on household conditions, user preferences and daily routines.

This year, LG is extending the convenience of AI Home beyond private residences to commercial spaces. LG's ThinQ Pro, an integrated B2B management solution, enables the centralized control and monitoring of appliances and HVAC systems to support more efficient facility operations. Another AI-based solution on display is the Home Energy Management System (HEMS) powered by Homey – the smart home platform developed by Athom, which LG acquired in 2024. The demonstration shows how Homey HEMS can coordinate energy generation, storage and consumption across the home.

Fit & Max Solution Optimized for European Living Spaces

Developed to European customers' needs, LG's expanded Fit & Max Solution features built-in-style appliances that integrate seamlessly into living spaces while supplying large capacities and everyday convenience. Originally applied to select LG refrigerator models, the Fit & Max design now spans washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers.

The Fit & Max Solution zone showcases how the lineup maximizes space without compromising capacity, with refrigerators designed for a sleek, built-in look with flexible storage and laundry appliances offering generous capacity without increasing their footprint.[1] Visitors can also see new Fit & Max dishwashers, including models that can complete a full wash and dry cycle in only one hour.[2]

Reinforcing High-Efficiency Living to More Consumers

The Energy Leadership Zone highlights a range of appliances powered by LG's high-efficiency core technologies, including the Dual Inverter Heat Pump™ and inverter compressor solutions. Among the LG products on display is a washing machine that uses up to 70 percent less energy than the minimum requirement for an A rating under current European energy efficiency standards.[3] Alongside this are high-efficiency refrigerators, dryers and dishwashers, all offering excellent performance using fewer energy resources.

Importantly, LG is extending its core energy-saving technologies, previously introduced on flagship models, across a broader product portfolio to help make high-efficiency appliances accessible to more European consumers.

Delivering the Ultimate Viewing Experience

The Media Entertainment Zone highlights a premium media gallery concept that harmonizes LG's unrivaled display technologies with diverse content experiences. At the center of the exhibit is the Wallpaper OLED TV With True Wireless, the 'LG OLED W6,' surrounded by TVs of various sizes. Together, they seamlessly transition screens to present a captivating media gallery show that blends into a single, cohesive work of art.

Among the displays showcasing LG's unrivaled picture quality are the 2026 LG OLED evo AI and the Micro RGB evo AI, both powered by the award-winning α11 AI Processor 4K Gen3 to deliver unprecedented brightness and color accuracy. Through these cutting-edge displays, visitors can enjoy an immersive viewing experience defined by industry-leading picture quality and AI technologies, with the Micro RGB evo delivering an exceptional color viewing experience through its 'High Purity RGB Spectrum Display, certified by TÜV Rheinland for its outstanding color purity.

Also, LG is extending its entertainment ecosystem by introducing the world's first UltraGear monitor[4] supporting both FHD resolution and a 1,000Hz ultra-high refresh rate, as well as expansive content experiences driven by the proprietary webOS smart TV platform. Adding to this differentiated media entertainment experience are dedicated lifestyle zones demonstrating the 'StanbyME 2 Max' in action and a specialized listening space for the 'Sound Suite' home audio system.

The LG SIGNATURE Zone presents the timeless design and advanced AI technology of LG's ultra-premium lifestyle brand. The LG SIGNATURE refrigerator features AI voice recognition that understands conversational language and can recommend appropriate refrigeration modes for different food items. Combining an internal AI camera with AI Gourmet™, the LG SIGNATURE 30-inch wall oven is able to recognize diverse dishes and suggest the optimal cooking mode, helping deliver a more intuitive and luxurious home culinary experience.

"At IFA 2026, we are showcasing how our expanded AI Home ecosystem can seamlessly connect AI appliances, home hubs and intelligent services to provide exceptionally convenient and personalized customer experiences," said Baek Seung-tae, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. "With differentiated products and solutions tailored to European lifestyles and living environments, we will continue to strengthen our leadership in the European premium home appliance market."

Visitors to IFA 2026 can see firsthand LG's expanded AI Home ecosystem, Fit & Max Solution and high-efficiency appliances and enjoy premium media entertainment and lifestyle experiences at the company's booth in Hall 18 at Messe Berlin.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company

The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers' quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG's Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LG.com/global/newsroom/.

SOURCE LG Electronics, Inc.

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MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2026: Gurunavi presentará demostraciones en vivo de "Magewappa"

-MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2026: Gurunavi presentará demostraciones en vivo de "Magewappa" de más de 1.000 años de antigüedad, con 40 productos de madera japoneses que impulsan la descarbonización y los criterios ESG, en París

Yoshimasa Shibata, uno de los únicos 16 artesanos tradicionales certificados de Odate Magewappa en Japón, realizará demostraciones en vivo de doblado preciso con agua caliente y costura de corteza de cerezo silvestre en París.

TOKIO, 3 de septiembre de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gurunavi, Inc. anunció la inauguración de su pabellón especial, "JAPAN WOOD x CRAFTSMANSHIP*", en MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2026, que se celebrará del jueves 10 al lunes 14 de septiembre de 2026 en París (Francia).

*Gestionado por Gurunavi, Inc. como parte de un proyecto para la promoción de productos de madera japoneses, subvencionado por la Agencia Forestal de Japón.

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La artesanía tradicional japonesa "Odate Magewappa", con más de 1.000 años de historia: demostraciones en vivo a cargo de uno de los únicos 16 maestros artesanos con certificación nacional en Japón.

El principal atractivo del pabellón son las demostraciones en vivo de "Odate Magewappa", una artesanía tradicional reconocida a nivel nacional originaria de la ciudad de Odate, en la prefectura de Akita. Sus raíces se remontan a más de 1.000 años, como lo demuestran los hallazgos arqueológicos del siglo X de vasijas de madera curvada conservadas en ceniza volcánica. Desde su establecimiento como industria hace aproximadamente 400 años, se ha transmitido de generación en generación como una técnica artesanal de alto nivel. Yoshimasa Shibata, uno de los únicos 16 artesanos con certificación nacional en Odate Magewappa, viajará a París para mostrar su maestría artesanal en persona.

En el pabellón, Shibata realizará demostraciones de "Mage-kakou" (proceso de doblado), en el que la madera de cedro natural, ablandada en agua caliente a más de 80 °C, se dobla instantáneamente guiándose únicamente por la intuición del artesano en la punta de los dedos; y de "Kaba-toji" (costura con corteza), en la que las uniones se rematan con corteza de cerezo silvestre como si fueran cosidas. Esta muestra interactiva ofrece una oportunidad muy valiosa para presenciar de primera mano la maestría artesanal que resalta la belleza natural y la funcionalidad de los materiales para crear productos duraderos, diseñados para ser apreciados y conservados a lo largo del tiempo.

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En armonía con los estilos de vida europeos contemporáneos: Más de 40 sofisticados productos japoneses de madera reunidos en París

La exposición presenta más de 40 piezas cuidadosamente seleccionadas, incluyendo Odate Magewappa, muebles, decoración y vajilla, que combinan la avanzada ebanistería japonesa con el diseño moderno. Aprovechando el atractivo natural de la madera, como su rica fragancia, regulación térmica, absorción de humedad y propiedades antibacterianas, la muestra ofrece propuestas innovadoras para espacios de vida europeos contemporáneos y sostenibles.

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Abordando el cambio climático: El uso circular de los recursos forestales en Japón

Aproximadamente el 70 % del territorio japonés está cubierto de bosques, de los cuales cerca del 40 % corresponde a plantaciones forestales. Si bien las plantaciones forestales representan solo alrededor del 8 % de la superficie forestal mundial, Japón cuenta con una de las mayores proporciones a nivel global. Este logro es el resultado directo del compromiso tradicional de Japón con el uso circular de los recursos forestales mediante el ciclo sostenible de plantación de nuevos árboles tras la tala.

Los productos de madera son materiales extraordinariamente ecológicos; absorben dióxido de carbono durante su fase de crecimiento, emiten bajas emisiones de dióxido de carbono durante su fabricación y continúan almacenando carbono internamente a lo largo de su vida útil como productos terminados. Por lo tanto, estos productos de madera sostenibles contribuyen significativamente a lograr cero emisiones netas y a impulsar los objetivos ESG corporativos.

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Descripción general de la exposición

Nombre del evento: MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2026

Fechas: Jueves, 10 de septiembre - Lunes, 14 de septiembre de 2026

Lugar: Paris Nord Villepinte

Localización del Stand: Hall 6 -- Stand N120 - P119

Pabellón: JAPAN WOOD x CRAFTSMANSHIP

Página oficial del expositor:

https://www.maison-objet.com/en/paris/exhibitors/japan-wood-x-craftsmanship-decor-design 

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Febreze Cabin Air Filters combine PUREFLOW® filtration technology with trusted odor-neutralizing performance to deliver a cleaner, fresher in-vehicle experience

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Guard Inc. (PGI), a leading filter manufacturer and supplier, today announced that its Febreze Cabin Air Filters have been named a winner of the 2026 MOTOR Top 20 Awards Competition, recognizing innovation and excellence in the automotive aftermarket.

While more than 250 million vehicles across North America have cabin air filters, consumer awareness and replacement rates remain low. PGI's Febreze Cabin Air Filters combine a trusted consumer brand with PUREFLOW® multi-layer filtration technology to help capture airborne contaminants and neutralize unwanted odors—without adding fragrance or restricting airflow—for a cleaner, fresher driving experience.

"It's an incredible honor to be recognized by MOTOR as a Top 20 Award winner for the second year in a row. This win is a testament to our continued commitment to advancing filtration technology," said Anan Bishara, CEO and Founder of Premium Guard Inc. "By combining PUREFLOW's advanced filtration capabilities with the trusted Febreze brand, we're making it easier for consumers to understand the important role cabin air filters play in their vehicles while delivering a meaningful improvement to the in-cabin experience."

Available across e-commerce and retail channels, Febreze Cabin Air Filters combines the trusted Febreze brand with PUREFLOW's advanced cabin air filtration technology, making premium in-cabin filtration more accessible to drivers nationwide. The product helps raise awareness of cabin air quality and the importance of routine cabin air filter replacement, while creating new opportunities for retailers and service providers to drive category education and growth.

The recognition marks PGI's second consecutive MOTOR Top 20 Award. In 2025, the company received the honor for ViAQ™, its patent-pending diagnostic technology designed to assess cabin air filter performance by analyzing air quality inside the vehicle.

Through products such as Febreze Cabin Air Filters and ViAQ, PGI is helping elevate consumer expectations, encourage greater engagement with routine cabin air filter maintenance and drive continued innovation across the automotive aftermarket.

To learn more about PGI's Febreze Cabin Air Filters, visit: https://www.pureflowair.com/pages/febreze. To learn more about the MOTOR Top 20 Awards and view all the 2026 winners, visit: https://www.motor.com/motor-gps/top-20-awards/.

About Premium Guard Inc. (PGI)

Premium Guard Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of premium automotive filtration solutions serving retail, traditional, quick lube, and e-commerce channels across North America. Beyond its Premium Guard® branded product line, PGI powers many of the industry's most successful private-label programs, delivering turnkey solutions in engineering, product design, packaging, marketing, logistics, and data management. Through relentless innovation, global sourcing excellence, and a customer-first mindset, PGI continues to raise the standard for quality, agility, and value in the automotive aftermarket.

About MOTOR Information Systems

Founded in 1903, MOTOR Information Systems is one of the world's premier suppliers of automotive data. MOTOR empowers the industry with trusted, comprehensive solutions spanning service and repair information, parts data, labor times, vehicle configurations, and market insights. A Hearst company, MOTOR continues to drive innovation and efficiency across the automotive ecosystem. Learn more at MOTOR.COM.

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Insilico Medicine Included in the HKEX Tech 100 Index, Drawing Attention to Opportunities in AI Value Chain

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Insilico Medicine ("Insilico", HKEX: 3696), a clinical-stage drug discovery company powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), announced that it will be included in the HKEX Tech 100 Index, following the methodology enhancements to broaden the exposure to "emerging technology trends, including opportunities across the AI value chain", announced on 18 August 2026. All changes will be implemented after the market close on 11 September 2026 (Friday) and take effect on 14 September 2026 (Monday).

The HKEX Tech 100 Index is designed to measure the performance of 100 of the largest Hong Kong-listed companies with high exposure to key tech themes, that are eligible for Southbound Stock Connect, addressing growing market demand for diversified exposure to the technology sector. The benchmark focuses on the nature of core business, revenue distribution and industry classification for constituent evaluation, and covers both leading and emerging companies, spanning six themes, including artificial intelligence, biotech & pharmaceutical, electric vehicles & smart driving, information technology, internet and robotics.

For Insilico Medicine, inclusion in the HKEX Tech 100 Index provides another solid proof of its AI technology capabilities and generative AI-driven advancements in healthcare. In addition to validating the company's technological strength, the inclusion is expected to enhance trading liquidity and expand capital access. With the index serving as a key benchmark for tech-focused portfolios and linking directly to Southbound Stock Connect, this is expected to drive steady inflows from index-tracking passive funds and Mainland Chinese investors. Ultimately, it broadens the stock's shareholder base, and strengthens its visibility among Hong Kong-listed tech equities.

Previously, Insilico Medicine has been included into several major index series, including MSCI Global Small Cap Indexes, the China Securities Index (CSI) Series (CSI Hong Kong Connect Innovative Drug Index, CSI Hong Kong Brand Name Drug Index, and CSI HK Connect Health Care Composite Index), Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Healthcare Index, Hang Seng Biotechnology Index, FTSE Global Small Cap Index, FTSE Global All-Cap Index, and FTSE Global Total-Cap Index.

Recently, Insilico reported total revenue of approximately $106 million in the first half of 2026, a 287% year-over-year increase, and achieved its first profitable half-year since listing, with an adjusted net profit exceeding $51 million. This milestone was driven by a series of out-licensing, co-development, and R&D collaborations with global partners, including Eli Lilly, Servier, Takeda, SK Biopharmaceuticals, Qilu Pharmaceutical, Hygtia Therapeutics, CMS, and Tenacia. As of the latest practicable date, the total contract value of transactions announced by Insilico in 2026 reached approximately $7.3 billion, pushing the cumulative contract value of its major collaborations since 2021 approximately $11 billion.

On the AI-driven R&D front, Insilico nominated nine development candidates within nine months of 2026 as of late August, setting a new company record for annual pipeline productivity and achieving eight clinical milestones across its proprietary and co-developed programs. Leading this progress is Rentosertib (ISM001-055), the world's first drug candidate discovered and developed using generative AI, which has advanced to a Phase III trial evaluating for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

About Insilico Medicine

Insilico Medicine is a pioneering global biotechnology company dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence and automation technologies to accelerate drug discovery, drive innovation in the life sciences, and extend healthy longevity to people on the planet. The company was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 30, 2025, under the stock code 03696.HK.

By integrating AI and automation technologies and deep in-house drug discovery capabilities, Insilico is delivering innovative drug solutions for unmet needs including fibrosis, oncology, immunology, pain, and obesity and metabolic disorders. Additionally, Insilico extends the reach of Pharma. AI across diverse industries, such as advanced materials, agriculture, nutritional products and veterinary medicine.

For more information, please visit www.insilico.com

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- David M. Herzog, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in California and Washington, joined global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a Litigation Practice shareholder in the firm's Los Angeles office.

Herzog will focus his practice on complex commercial litigation, products liability and mass torts, class action defense, appeals, and trial work. He also will advise clients on government-related investigations, compliance, and government enforcement matters, drawing on his deep experience navigating federal prosecutorial priorities and overseeing litigation strategy.

"Dave is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer whose career reflects a rare combination of leadership, courtroom experience, and strategic judgment," Greenberg Traurig Chief Executive Officer Brian L. Duffy said. "As companies continue to face increasingly sophisticated disputes and regulatory challenges, Dave's ability to manage sophisticated matters from investigation through trial and appeal will be an enormous asset to our clients and our firm."

Herzog previously served for more than 18 years with the U.S. Attorney's Offices in Los Angeles and Spokane, Washington, where he held numerous leadership roles, including Chief of Appeals, Deputy Criminal Chief, and Deputy Chief of the Violent and Organized Crimes Section. Throughout his public service career, he oversaw complex investigations, tried numerous federal cases, and briefed and argued dozens of matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He led investigations involving international and domestic human trafficking, organized crime, and other multijurisdictional matters where his work required coordinating large legal teams, managing troves of evidentiary records, and handling cases involving significant legal and factual complexity. Those skills translate directly to the demands of modern civil litigation, where clients increasingly face sprawling discovery, multidistrict proceedings, and high-stakes disputes.

"Dave's experience managing labyrinthine cases, leading legal teams, trying cases, and successfully handling matters on appeal aligns perfectly with the needs of our clients and our litigation platform," Los Angeles Co-Managing Shareholders Gregory A. Fishman and Barbara A. Jones said in a joint statement. "With a strong pipeline of matters heading toward trial and arbitration, Dave's experience building and defending cases at every stage will immediately strengthen our bench in Los Angeles and across the firm. He can leverage nearly two decades of federal litigation experience on behalf of corporate clients navigating high-stakes litigation and regulatory challenges."

"I am excited to join Greenberg Traurig and reconnect with excellent lawyers I have known and respected throughout my career," said Herzog, who previously worked with Daniell K. Newman in private practice, and with Thomas P. O'Brien and Ivy A. Wang at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles. "The firm embodies outstanding talent and a collaborative culture supported by an incredible platform. For nearly two decades as a federal prosecutor, I developed case-management, trial, and appellate skills that I can now draw on to help clients navigate the challenges of litigation from the beginning of disputes to the very end."

Herzog earned his J.D., cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center; an M.Phil. from the University of Glasgow; and a B.A., summa cum laude, from Loyola Marymount University. He is admitted to practice law in California.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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PERTH, Australia, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindian Resources Limited ("Lindian" or the "Company") (ASX: LIN) is pleased to announce that it has executed a Technology and Engineering Services Agreement and a long-term binding Offtake Agreement, for the development of an Oxide Separation Facility with Carester SAS ("Carester").

Carester is a leading global rare earth processing and separation specialist. Together with Tetra Tech Coffey ("Tetra Tech"), Carester will advance a Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") for a new 8,000 tonne per annum REO nameplate capacity solvent extraction and oxide separation facility ("SX Facility") at Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan, targeted for completion in Q4 2026.

Lindian and Carester have also executed a long-term Offtake Agreement for up to 20 years (10 years and 5 + 5-year extension option) for both a Mixed Heavy Rare Earths compound ("SEGH") and right of first refusal ("RoFR") for Mixed Heavy Rare Earths Carbonate ("MHREC"). Heavy rare earths product will be supplied to the Caremag Refinery in Lacq, France, which has secured significant French and Japanese government funding.

The Caremag Refinery is a JV development between the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security ("JOGMEC"), Iwatani Corporation ("Iwatani") and Carester. MHREC will be supplied from Lindian's MREC Processing Facility in Kazakhstan ("CLP" or "MREC Facility" or "Hydrometallurgical Plant"). SEGH product will be produced alongside separated Neodymium ("Nd"), Praseodymium ("Pr") oxides.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- 8,000tpa REO SX facility: DFS underway with Carester and Tetra Tech for a large-scale solvent extraction and oxide separation facility at Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan, DFS completion by end of 2026[1].

- Binding long-term offtake agreement for 70% SEGH volumes (plus MHREC RoFR):  initial 10-year term with two further five-year extension options. Carester to purchase 70% of SEGH production  and RoFR over 70% of MHREC production from SARECO.

- Higher payabilities with MHREC and SEGH: pricing linked to the Carester Realised Price and tied to any government floor price (France/Europe, US or Japan) provided for Magnet Rare Earth Oxides ("MREO") and yttrium ("Y") produced at the Caremag Facility.

- High-value, divergent market prices: Western forecasts for Dy, Tb and Y at US$541/kg, US$1,988/kg, US$383/kg[2] respectively compared to current AMI spot (US$249/kg, US$1,127/kg and ~US$30/kg).[3]

- Multiple higher-value revenue streams: Lindian's integrated platform provides exposure to Monazite Concentrate, MREC, SEGH and separated MREOs, including high-value NdPr, dysprosium ("Dy"), terbium ("Tb") and yttrium ("Y").

- Mine-to-Oxide vertical integration: creates a pathway from premium Kangankunde Monazite Concentrate through SARECO hydrometallurgical processing into magnet-quality NdPr oxide and SEGH Carbonate.

- Strong Kazakhstan Government support: the 8,000tpa REO separation project has been recognised as strategically important to Kazakhstan's downstream rare earth ambitions, with the Ministry of Industry and Construction committing its support for development.

- Potentially attractive competitive cost base: the Stepnogorsk industrial complex provides existing power, gas, water, rail, reagent infrastructure, skilled labour and local sulphuric acid supply, providing significant potential brownfield capital and operating cost advantages. Two warehouses totaling ~15,500m² and additional buildings, structures and land parcels secured as part of SARECO transaction.

- SX Facility will be funded internally: cash flows from Kangankunde and SARECO operations (first production Q4 2026) together with FYE closing cash at bank and undrawn Nico facilities of A$125m[4] .

- Scalable multi-feed processing hub: the SX Facility is designed to receive SARECO Product Liquor Solution ("PLS") and compatible third-party MREC, while Lindian continues to evaluate multiple additional Kazakhstan rare earth feed sources. SX Facility ~1.5x SARECO facility for potential expansion and third party feedstock.

- Strong demand from end users for SARECO MHREC, SEGH and REOs from SX Facility: demand from additional strategic parties, OEMs and rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers.

The proposed SX Facility represents the next major step in Lindian's downstream strategy and is being designed to produce magnet-quality NdPr oxide and SEGH Carbonate, extending Lindian's participation beyond concentrate and mixed carbonate production into separated, higher-value magnet rare earth products.

Lindian is also actively evaluating multiple additional rare earth feed sources within Kazakhstan to support increased utilisation and future expansion of SARECO and the proposed 8,000tpa REO SX Facility.

INVESTOR BRIEFING WEBCAST:

Lindian will host an investor webcast and briefing on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 2:00pm Sydney time, where Executive Chairman, Robert Martin and Directors, Zac Komur and Teck Lim will present an overview of the Carester strategic partnership for 8,000tpa REO SX Facility, DFS, long-term supply agreement, and Lindian's mine-to-oxide rare earth strategy. The briefing will be webcast and accessible online at:

https://ccmediaframe.com/?id=a5KJfZ0G

Lindian's Executive Chairman, Robert Martin, commented: "The agreement with Carester represents another significant step in Lindian's strategy to move further downstream to expand our markets and to capture more of the value from the rare earths that we produce. Following our acquisition of 100% of the SARECO MREC facility, we now have an established processing platform from which we can produce mixed rare earth concentrate and mixed rare earth carbonates as we move towards the realisation of producing separated oxides.

"Carester brings both world-class separation expertise and a long-term route to market for our heavy rare earth production. Its Caremag facility is backed by €216 million of French and Japanese funding and is targeting approximately 15% of global dysprosium and terbium oxide production, demonstrating the strategic importance of the supply chain that we are building.

"We have stage 1 of Kangankunde on track for commissioning in November this year, our SARECO preventative maintenance programs are now under way for full commissioning in October this year, Kangankunde stage 2 DFS and the DFS for the oxide facility both also due in December this year which in turn is positioning Lindian to be one of the few truly vertically integrated mine to separated oxides producers globally".

Carester's President, Frédéric Carencotte, commented:

"This strategic partnership marks another step in Carester's strong commitment to supporting the development of a secure and sustainable diversified rare earth industry. Lindian's established SARECO processing platform in Kazakhstan, combined with our separation technology will provide a long-term MHREC and SEGH feedstock security for our French plant and demonstrates how close industrial cooperation can reinforce the critical raw materials value chain. The Aktau and HREE feedstock processed at SARECO will provide critical feed for production of DyTb oxides for high-performance permanent magnets".

Statement from Ministry of Industry and Construction, Kazakhstan:

"Lindian's Rare Earth Oxides Separation Project represents an important next stage in the development of rare earth production in Kazakhstan, creating additional value within the country by combining Carester's specialist rare earth separation expertise with Kazakhstan's established hydrometallurgical capabilities.

The project has the potential to establish an important position for Kazakhstan in the global rare earth supply chain, connecting resources, processing capabilities and markets across the globe.

The Rare Earth Oxides Separation Project will also bring Kazakhstan closer to its ambition of becoming a significant producer of permanent magnet materials, which are increasingly critical to artificial intelligence, robotics, e-mobility and renewable energy.

Given the strategic significance of the project, the Ministry of Industry and Construction will provide the necessary support in Kazakhstan to facilitate its successful development."

Media Contact:

Hannah Murphy 

hannah.murphy@lindianresources.com.au 

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LG ELECTRONICS SHOWCASES EXPANDED AI HOME ECOSYSTEM FOR EUROPEAN LIFESTYLES AT IFA 2026

Company Showcases Intelligent and Premium Lifestyles Tailored to European Consumers

News Summary

- LG Electronics is showcasing its expanded AI Home ecosystem at IFA 2026, demonstrating how AI seamlessly connects appliances, spaces and services to deliver greater convenience while reinforcing its leadership in the global premium home appliance market. IFA visitors can experience AI Home solutions centered on LG ThinQ™ ON and LG ThinQ; the space- and energy-efficient Fit & Max Solution; immersive media entertainment experiences featuring LG OLED evo AI; and a premium lifestyle space dedicated to LG SIGNATURE lineup.

SEOUL, South Korea, Sep. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its expanded AI Home ecosystem at IFA 2026 in Berlin. Under the theme "Innovation in tune with you," LG is demonstrating how advanced AI technologies can understand customers' lifestyles and connect appliances, spaces and services to deliver personalized convenience and greater energy efficiency across everyday life.

At LG's booth, visitors can experience the LG AI Home centered around the LG ThinQ™ ON AI home hub and LG ThinQ platform, alongside the expanded Fit & Max Solution, immersive media entertainment featuring LG OLED evo AI, and a premium lifestyle space dedicated to LG SIGNATURE. LG is also operating its private business partner consultation space at IFA, strengthening engagement with local retailers and business customers and expanding commercial opportunities in Europe.

LG AI Orchestra and the Connected AI Ecosystem

Greeting visitors at the booth entrance, the LG AI Orchestra unfolds across a 16-by-4-meter kinetic LED installation, where LG CLOiD serves as conductor of a connected AI ecosystem that seamlessly brings together appliances, spaces and services. The AI Orchestra showcases how LG's diverse products, technologies and services – spanning home appliances, TVs, HVAC and robotics – work in harmony to deliver a connected AI Home experience. The engaging installation embodies LG's Zero Labor Home vision, which aims to reduce household chores and give customers more time for the things that matter.

AI Home Tailored to Everyday Life

In the AI Home Zone, LG is revealing how its next-generation AI home hub, LG ThinQ ON, together with the LG ThinQ AI home platform, connect appliances, spaces and services into a single, cohesive system. Authentic home environments allow visitors to experience firsthand the ability of LG's AI to understand both users and the characteristics of each space to provide relevant and personally-optimized functions.

ThinQ Claw, making its public debut at this year's IFA, is a text-chat-based AI agent integrated with ThinQ ON. By combining natural-language interaction with contextual understanding, it recommends relevant actions and helps simplify everyday life. Throughout the AI Home Zone, visitors can experience how it provides personalized support based on household conditions, user preferences and daily routines.

This year, LG is extending the convenience of AI Home beyond private residences to commercial spaces. LG's ThinQ Pro, an integrated B2B management solution, enables the centralized control and monitoring of appliances and HVAC systems to support more efficient facility operations. Another AI-based solution on display is the Home Energy Management System (HEMS) powered by Homey – the smart home platform developed by Athom, which LG acquired in 2024. The demonstration shows how Homey HEMS can coordinate energy generation, storage and consumption across the home.

Fit & Max Solution Optimized for European Living Spaces

Developed to European customers' needs, LG's expanded Fit & Max Solution features built-in-style appliances that integrate seamlessly into living spaces while supplying large capacities and everyday convenience. Originally applied to select LG refrigerator models, the Fit & Max design now spans washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers.

The Fit & Max Solution zone showcases how the lineup maximizes space without compromising capacity, with refrigerators designed for a sleek, built-in look with flexible storage and laundry appliances offering generous capacity without increasing their footprint.[1] Visitors can also see new Fit & Max dishwashers, including models that can complete a full wash and dry cycle in only one hour.[2]

Reinforcing High-Efficiency Living to More Consumers

The Energy Leadership Zone highlights a range of appliances powered by LG's high-efficiency core technologies, including the Dual Inverter Heat Pump™ and inverter compressor solutions. Among the LG products on display is a washing machine that uses up to 70 percent less energy than the minimum requirement for an A rating under current European energy efficiency standards.[3] Alongside this are high-efficiency refrigerators, dryers and dishwashers, all offering excellent performance using fewer energy resources.

Importantly, LG is extending its core energy-saving technologies, previously introduced on flagship models, across a broader product portfolio to help make high-efficiency appliances accessible to more European consumers.

Delivering the Ultimate Viewing Experience

The Media Entertainment Zone highlights a premium media gallery concept that harmonizes LG's unrivaled display technologies with diverse content experiences. At the center of the exhibit is the Wallpaper OLED TV With True Wireless, the 'LG OLED W6,' surrounded by TVs of various sizes. Together, they seamlessly transition screens to present a captivating media gallery show that blends into a single, cohesive work of art.

Among the displays showcasing LG's unrivaled picture quality are the 2026 LG OLED evo AI and the Micro RGB evo AI, both powered by the award-winning α11 AI Processor 4K Gen3 to deliver unprecedented brightness and color accuracy. Through these cutting-edge displays, visitors can enjoy an immersive viewing experience defined by industry-leading picture quality and AI technologies, with the Micro RGB evo delivering an exceptional color viewing experience through its 'High Purity RGB Spectrum Display, certified by TÜV Rheinland for its outstanding color purity.

Also, LG is extending its entertainment ecosystem by introducing the world's first UltraGear monitor[4] supporting both FHD resolution and a 1,000Hz ultra-high refresh rate, as well as expansive content experiences driven by the proprietary webOS smart TV platform. Adding to this differentiated media entertainment experience are dedicated lifestyle zones demonstrating the 'StanbyME 2 Max' in action and a specialized listening space for the 'Sound Suite' home audio system.

The LG SIGNATURE Zone presents the timeless design and advanced AI technology of LG's ultra-premium lifestyle brand. The LG SIGNATURE refrigerator features AI voice recognition that understands conversational language and can recommend appropriate refrigeration modes for different food items. Combining an internal AI camera with AI Gourmet™, the LG SIGNATURE 30-inch wall oven is able to recognize diverse dishes and suggest the optimal cooking mode, helping deliver a more intuitive and luxurious home culinary experience.

"At IFA 2026, we are showcasing how our expanded AI Home ecosystem can seamlessly connect AI appliances, home hubs and intelligent services to provide exceptionally convenient and personalized customer experiences," said Baek Seung-tae, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. "With differentiated products and solutions tailored to European lifestyles and living environments, we will continue to strengthen our leadership in the European premium home appliance market."

Visitors to IFA 2026 can see firsthand LG's expanded AI Home ecosystem, Fit & Max Solution and high-efficiency appliances and enjoy premium media entertainment and lifestyle experiences at the company's booth in Hall 18 at Messe Berlin.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company

The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers' quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG's Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LG.com/global/newsroom/.

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Scienjoy Holding Corporation to Acquire 29.9% Stake in Chinese Higher Education Service Provider Leader Education Limited

BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "we") (NASDAQ: SJ), a provider of mobile live streaming platforms in China, today announced it has entered a sale and purchase agreement (the "SPA" and the transaction as contemplated therein, the "Transaction"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Scienjoy Innovation Labs Inc. ("Scienjoy Innovation"), to acquire 239,234,000 ordinary shares (the "Shares") of Leader Education Limited ("Leader Education") (HKSE: 1449.HK), an investment holding company that provides private higher education services in China, from Shuren Education Limited ("Shuren") the Leader Education's controlling shareholder, for HK$102.69 million (approximately US$13.1 million). The Shares represent 29.9% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Leader Education.

The closing of the Transaction is subject to mutually agreed conditions, which includes: (i) Scienjoy being satisfied with the results of its due diligence of Leader Education and its subsidiaries; (ii) the absence of any material breach of warranties in the SPA by Shuren; (iii) all necessary waivers, consents, and/or notifications having been obtained; (iv) the continued listing of Leader Education's ordinary shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on or before the closing date; and (v) no suspension in trading of Leader Education's ordinary shares had occurred for more than ten consecutive business days.

The parties are expected to close the Transaction five business days after the last of the conditions precedent to closing is either satisfied or waived in accordance with the SPA, or on such other date as the parties may agree in writing. This Transaction can be deemed to be a related party transaction since the Company's independent director, Jun Lu, is also an executive director of Leader Education.

Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented: "The Transaction represents a strategic equity investment where we expect to integrate our AI and technology capabilities with Leader Education's educational resources, allowing us to leverage our respective strengths. Scienjoy has been developing intelligent solutions for education, including capabilities that support schools in the unified development and management of course content, administrative systems, teaching and research outcomes. By bringing AI technology and educational resources together, we see significant potential to create new applications and experiences that can better understand the needs of schools, support teachers, and empower students.

"We believe AI and education represent a powerful combination with significant room for innovation and long-term development. We also believe the integration of AI with education can extend well beyond existing applications, creating new possibilities across teaching, learning, content development, and student experiences. Through this strategic investment in Transaction, we look forward to exploring these opportunities with Leader Education and building a broader ecosystem at the intersection of AI, education, and digital content."

About Leader Education Limited

Leader Education Limited is a private formal higher education service provider based in Heilongjiang Province, China, and ranks among the top private education institutions in the province. It operates its consolidated affiliated entity, Heilongjiang College of Business and Technology, a private regular undergraduate institution specializing in engineering and business management programs. Since 2021, Leader Education has invested in the establishment of two vocational schools in the Yangtze River Delta and Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei regions, respectively, forming an education group with four campuses across three locations.

About Scienjoy Holding Corporation

Scienjoy is a provider of mobile live streaming platforms in China and focuses on interactive show live streaming from broadcasters to users. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations Contacts

Denny Tang

Chief Financial Officer

Scienjoy Holding Corporation

+86-10-64428188

ir@scienjoy.com

Ascent Investor Relations LLC

Tina Xiao

+1-646-932-7242

investors@ascent-ir.com

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PERTH, Australia, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindian Resources Limited ("Lindian" or the "Company") (ASX: LIN) is pleased to announce that it has executed a Technology and Engineering Services Agreement and a long-term binding Offtake Agreement, for the development of an Oxide Separation Facility with Carester SAS ("Carester").

Carester is a leading global rare earth processing and separation specialist. Together with Tetra Tech Coffey ("Tetra Tech"), Carester will advance a Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") for a new 8,000 tonne per annum REO nameplate capacity solvent extraction and oxide separation facility ("SX Facility") at Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan, targeted for completion in Q4 2026.

Lindian and Carester have also executed a long-term Offtake Agreement for up to 20 years (10 years and 5 + 5-year extension option) for both a Mixed Heavy Rare Earths compound ("SEGH") and right of first refusal ("RoFR") for Mixed Heavy Rare Earths Carbonate ("MHREC"). Heavy rare earths product will be supplied to the Caremag Refinery in Lacq, France, which has secured significant French and Japanese government funding.

The Caremag Refinery is a JV development between the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security ("JOGMEC"), Iwatani Corporation ("Iwatani") and Carester. MHREC will be supplied from Lindian's MREC Processing Facility in Kazakhstan ("CLP" or "MREC Facility" or "Hydrometallurgical Plant"). SEGH product will be produced alongside separated Neodymium ("Nd"), Praseodymium ("Pr") oxides.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- 8,000tpa REO SX facility: DFS underway with Carester and Tetra Tech for a large-scale solvent extraction and oxide separation facility at Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan, DFS completion by end of 2026[1].

- Binding long-term offtake agreement for 70% SEGH volumes (plus MHREC RoFR):  initial 10-year term with two further five-year extension options. Carester to purchase 70% of SEGH production  and RoFR over 70% of MHREC production from SARECO.

- Higher payabilities with MHREC and SEGH: pricing linked to the Carester Realised Price and tied to any government floor price (France/Europe, US or Japan) provided for Magnet Rare Earth Oxides ("MREO") and yttrium ("Y") produced at the Caremag Facility.

- High-value, divergent market prices: Western forecasts for Dy, Tb and Y at US$541/kg, US$1,988/kg, US$383/kg[2] respectively compared to current AMI spot (US$249/kg, US$1,127/kg and ~US$30/kg).[3]

- Multiple higher-value revenue streams: Lindian's integrated platform provides exposure to Monazite Concentrate, MREC, SEGH and separated MREOs, including high-value NdPr, dysprosium ("Dy"), terbium ("Tb") and yttrium ("Y").

- Mine-to-Oxide vertical integration: creates a pathway from premium Kangankunde Monazite Concentrate through SARECO hydrometallurgical processing into magnet-quality NdPr oxide and SEGH Carbonate.

- Strong Kazakhstan Government support: the 8,000tpa REO separation project has been recognised as strategically important to Kazakhstan's downstream rare earth ambitions, with the Ministry of Industry and Construction committing its support for development.

- Potentially attractive competitive cost base: the Stepnogorsk industrial complex provides existing power, gas, water, rail, reagent infrastructure, skilled labour and local sulphuric acid supply, providing significant potential brownfield capital and operating cost advantages. Two warehouses totaling ~15,500m² and additional buildings, structures and land parcels secured as part of SARECO transaction.

- SX Facility will be funded internally: cash flows from Kangankunde and SARECO operations (first production Q4 2026) together with FYE closing cash at bank and undrawn Nico facilities of A$125m[4] .

- Scalable multi-feed processing hub: the SX Facility is designed to receive SARECO Product Liquor Solution ("PLS") and compatible third-party MREC, while Lindian continues to evaluate multiple additional Kazakhstan rare earth feed sources. SX Facility ~1.5x SARECO facility for potential expansion and third party feedstock.

- Strong demand from end users for SARECO MHREC, SEGH and REOs from SX Facility: demand from additional strategic parties, OEMs and rare earth permanent magnet manufacturers.

The proposed SX Facility represents the next major step in Lindian's downstream strategy and is being designed to produce magnet-quality NdPr oxide and SEGH Carbonate, extending Lindian's participation beyond concentrate and mixed carbonate production into separated, higher-value magnet rare earth products.

Lindian is also actively evaluating multiple additional rare earth feed sources within Kazakhstan to support increased utilisation and future expansion of SARECO and the proposed 8,000tpa REO SX Facility.

INVESTOR BRIEFING WEBCAST:

Lindian will host an investor webcast and briefing on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 2:00pm Sydney time, where Executive Chairman, Robert Martin and Directors, Zac Komur and Teck Lim will present an overview of the Carester strategic partnership for 8,000tpa REO SX Facility, DFS, long-term supply agreement, and Lindian's mine-to-oxide rare earth strategy. The briefing will be webcast and accessible online at:

https://ccmediaframe.com/?id=a5KJfZ0G

Lindian's Executive Chairman, Robert Martin, commented: "The agreement with Carester represents another significant step in Lindian's strategy to move further downstream to expand our markets and to capture more of the value from the rare earths that we produce. Following our acquisition of 100% of the SARECO MREC facility, we now have an established processing platform from which we can produce mixed rare earth concentrate and mixed rare earth carbonates as we move towards the realisation of producing separated oxides.

"Carester brings both world-class separation expertise and a long-term route to market for our heavy rare earth production. Its Caremag facility is backed by €216 million of French and Japanese funding and is targeting approximately 15% of global dysprosium and terbium oxide production, demonstrating the strategic importance of the supply chain that we are building.

"We have stage 1 of Kangankunde on track for commissioning in November this year, our SARECO preventative maintenance programs are now under way for full commissioning in October this year, Kangankunde stage 2 DFS and the DFS for the oxide facility both also due in December this year which in turn is positioning Lindian to be one of the few truly vertically integrated mine to separated oxides producers globally".

Carester's President, Frédéric Carencotte, commented:

"This strategic partnership marks another step in Carester's strong commitment to supporting the development of a secure and sustainable diversified rare earth industry. Lindian's established SARECO processing platform in Kazakhstan, combined with our separation technology will provide a long-term MHREC and SEGH feedstock security for our French plant and demonstrates how close industrial cooperation can reinforce the critical raw materials value chain. The Aktau and HREE feedstock processed at SARECO will provide critical feed for production of DyTb oxides for high-performance permanent magnets".

Statement from Ministry of Industry and Construction, Kazakhstan:

"Lindian's Rare Earth Oxides Separation Project represents an important next stage in the development of rare earth production in Kazakhstan, creating additional value within the country by combining Carester's specialist rare earth separation expertise with Kazakhstan's established hydrometallurgical capabilities.

The project has the potential to establish an important position for Kazakhstan in the global rare earth supply chain, connecting resources, processing capabilities and markets across the globe.

The Rare Earth Oxides Separation Project will also bring Kazakhstan closer to its ambition of becoming a significant producer of permanent magnet materials, which are increasingly critical to artificial intelligence, robotics, e-mobility and renewable energy.

Given the strategic significance of the project, the Ministry of Industry and Construction will provide the necessary support in Kazakhstan to facilitate its successful development."

Media Contact:

Hannah Murphy 

hannah.murphy@lindianresources.com.au 

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