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Diversity in Finance Conference Sponsored by CIBC Capital Markets Closes the Market
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Kayden Hudda, Founder & Chairman, Diversity in Finance Network (“DIFN” or the “Network”), Argho Nandi, Board Member, Diversity in Finance Network, Tanisa Bakht, Board Member, Diversity in Finance Network, students and industry professionals, joined Rizwan Awan, President of Equity Trading for Market Opens and Closes, TMX Group, to close the market to celebrate the 4th Annual Diversity in Finance Conference (DIFC) and the Network’s recent establishment as a non-profit organization. For the third consecutive year, CIBC Capital Markets has hosted the Diversity in Finance Conference at CIBC Square and continues to support the Network’s vision towards high quality education and talent development. Founded in 2020, the Diversity in Finance Conference uniquely brings together over 200 professionals and students across Canada to celebrate diversity within the Capital Markets industry and support students in their career aspirations. With the help of a number of firms and professionals, this conference has been able to impact over 300 students in such a short time. CIBC Capital Markets is a founding and title sponsor for this phenomenal event and champions diversity alongside students and several other financial institutions. The conference brings together students from all backgrounds, with the goal to create better access to opportunities in the field. Desjardins Securities & The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation Opens the Market
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Manon Morency, Director, Desjardins Securities Montreal Branch and Louis D'Anjou, Director, Business Development, Desjardins Online Brokerage, along with many members of management and wealth management teams joined Luc Fortin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Montreal Exchange and Global Head of Trading, TMX Group, to open the market to recognize the Desjardins Securities & The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation. Since 2002, Desjardins Securities have been partnering with the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation by organizing various events. To date they have raised more than $10 million for this foundation, which helps and supports children in need. The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation encourages underprivileged children between the ages of 4 and 17 to be physically active and make healthy lifestyle choices. This has an extremely positive impact on the overall health of youth as it improves; classroom behaviour, self-control, cognitive skills, social skills, levels of relaxation and focus (to help with learning), and their sense of belonging at school. Canadian Gold Resources Ltd. (TSXV: CAN) Closes the Market
Monday, January 13, 2025
Ronald J. Goguen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Gold Resources Ltd. (“Canadian Gold Resources” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CAN) and his team, joined Robert Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market to celebrate the Company’s new listing on TSX Venture Exchange. Canadian Gold Resources Ltd. is a Canadian exploration company focused on developing high-grade gold projects in the Gaspé Gold Belt of Quebec. The Company targets under-explored, past-producing properties with significant growth potential, leveraging modern exploration techniques to unlock value. A bulk sample extraction planned for 2025 provides a clear path to near-term cash flow and early dividends—rare for junior gold explorers. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Canadian Gold Resources is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities within this historic and promising gold region. Cygnus Metals Ltd. (TSXV: CYG) Opens the Market
Monday, January 13, 2025
Ernest Mast, President and Managing Director, Cygnus Metals Ltd. (“Cygnus Metals” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CYG), and his team, joined Robert Peterman, Chief Commercial Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the Company’s new listing on TSX Venture Exchange. Cygnus Metals Limited (TSXV: CYG, ASX: CY5) is a diversified critical minerals exploration and development company with projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia. The Company is dedicated to advancing its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec with an aggressive exploration program to drive resource growth and develop a hub-and-spoke operation model with its centralised processing facility. In addition, Cygnus has quality lithium assets with significant exploration upside in the world-class James Bay district in Quebec, and REE and base metal projects in Western Australia. The Cygnus team has a proven track record of turning exploration success into production enterprises and creating shareholder value. Andean Precious Metals Corp. (TSX: APM) Opens the Market
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Alberto Morales, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andean Precious Metals Corp. (“Andean Precious Metals” or the “Company”) (TSX: APM), and his team joined Dean McPherson, Head, Business Development, Global Mining, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the Company’s graduation to Toronto Stock Exchange. Andean is a growing precious metals producer focused on expanding into top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. The Company owns and operates the San Bartolomé processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia and the Soledad Mountain mine in Kern County, California, and is well-funded to act on future growth opportunities. Andean’s leadership team is committed to creating value; fostering safe, sustainable and responsible operations; and achieving our ambition to be a multi-asset, mid-tier precious metals producer. With a strategic focus on operational excellence and community engagement, the Company is well-positioned for continued success and long-term growth. 