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Hosted by James Nevin, Partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, the Series Shines a Light on a Preventable Crisis Sweeping the Industry

NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A groundbreaking new podcast, From Dust to Verdict, is launching to expose today’s most devastating and underreported occupational health crises: accelerated silicosis in artificial stone countertop fabrication workers. Hosted by James Nevin, a leading voice on occupational health litigation and a partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, the series serves as both an educational platform and a call to action.

A Modern Epidemic Rooted in Ancient History
Silicosis, an historically progressive and usually chronic lung disease, has long plagued workers exposed to silica dust. In the debut episodes, Nevin traces its origins from the slaves who built Egypt’s pyramids to the 1930s Hawks Nest disaster in West Virginia. Now, it’s back with a vengeance this time as an accelerated fatal disease in young workers —allegedly fueled by the rise of artificial (or engineered) stone slabs, replacing natural stone as the countertop material of choice – beautiful, affordable, and according to published peer-reviewed medical science, deadly for workers who fabricate the artificial stone slabs into the countertops installed in our homes and commercial buildings.

Unlike natural materials like granite (which contains ~45% silica), artificial stone contains up to 95% silica, in nano-sized particles that lodge deep in the lungs when inhaled during fabrication. Workers cutting, polishing, or drilling these materials are unknowingly inhaling toxic silica dust, even when using traditional safety measures like wet cutting or N95 masks.

Nevin explains how published studies by institutions like UCLA, Georgia Tech, Safe Work Australia, and OSHA reveal that silica dust levels during artificial stone fabrication routinely exceed legal thresholds, even with controls in place. These findings have confirmed what many attorneys, doctors, and worker advocates already feared: this is not just a public health threat—it’s a full-blown epidemic.

Inside the Episodes
Each episode of From Dust to Verdict dives deep into the multi-layered dimensions of this crisis:

• Episode 1: The Engineered Stone Epidemic – Serves as an introduction to From Dust to Verdict, outlining the podcast’s mission, the emerging crisis of artificial stone accelerated silicosis, and what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes focused on worker health, legal accountability, and the dangers of artificial stone.
• Episode 2: The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Stone – Details alleged industry failures to warn and protect workers, even as countries like Australia implement bans.
• Episode 3: Understanding Silicosis –Explains how respirable crystalline silica (RCS) causes disease, with workers progressing from mild to fatal forms in a matter of months.
• Episode 4: The Hierarchy Controls – Will discuss the various fabrication worker protections, such as wet equipment and masks, and why they are claimed to not be effective.

Beyond Silicosis: A Web of Related Diseases
Silicosis isn’t the only danger. Exposure during artificial stone fabrication is also linked to:
– Lung cancer
– Chronic kidney disease
– Autoimmune disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
– COPD
– Sarcoidosis and tuberculosis, often misdiagnosed in these workers

Legal Rights, Safety, and Global Accountability
Future episodes of From Dust to Verdict will explore:

– Medical access: occupational specialists and programs like Medi-Cal
– Legal avenues: lawsuits, workers’ comp, statutes of limitation
– Industry accountability and global comparisons
– Worker stories and innovations for a safer future

A Voice for the Voiceless
From Dust to Verdict isn’t just about awareness—it’s about accountability. Through in-depth storytelling, expert interviews, scientific analysis, and legal insight, the podcast challenges listeners to confront the systems that allowed this crisis to grow unchecked.

“These are preventable tragedies,” said Nevin. “We’re talking about young workers—fathers, sons, brothers—being slowly suffocated by a product that shouldn’t be on the market in its current form. The science is clear. The lawsuits are underway. It’s time for action.”

About the Host
James Nevin is a trial attorney and partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, a law firm nationally recognized for its advocacy in toxic exposure and occupational disease litigation. Nevin has represented thousands of workers exposed to hazardous materials and has become a leading voice in the legal battle against artificial stone manufacturers.

About Brayton Purcell LLP
Brayton Purcell LLP is one of the country’s preeminent plaintiffs’ law firms, with over 40 years of experience in occupational disease litigation. With offices in Northern California, Southern California, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and New Hampshire, and affiliated local counsel in numerous other states, the firm has successfully handled thousands of complex cases involving asbestos, artificial stone silicosis, toxic exposure, and catastrophic workplace injury.

Listen Now
From Dust to Verdict is available on all major podcast platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart Radio. New episodes are released bi-weekly. For more information, visit www.braytonlaw.com/podcast or follow @braytonlaw on social media.

For media inquiries or to speak with James Nevin or another representative from Brayton Purcell LLP, please contact:
Brayton Purcell LLP
(800) 598-0314
www.braytonlaw.com

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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced that it has completed a re-pricing of its term loan that is expected to reduce its cash interest costs by approximately $3 million annually.

“We are pleased to announce the re-pricing which increases the efficiency of our capital structure,” said Jennifer Kong-Picarello, Terex Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Our term loan rate will now be S+175bps, improving by 25bps what was already an attractive rate.”

About Terex 
Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Contact Information
Derek Everitt
VP Investor Relations
Email: InvestorRelations@Terex.com

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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 81 Percent, This Marks Air₂O’s First Time on the List 

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Phoenix, Arizona based Air₂O is No. 4235 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.  

Mike Sullivan, Air₂O CEO, remarked, “This first-time recognition by Inc. is another validation that our business strategy, investments in operations, and, as importantly, our employees to help energize their contributions are significant to our growth and success. Our culture is the primary driver that allows our company to be positioned for continued opportunities to provide custom thermal management solutions for our mission-critical clients in data centers, lithium-ion battery, and semiconductor industries.” 

This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.  

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.  

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.” 

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine. 

Sullivan continued, “It was indeed an excellent year with over 81% revenue growth. We are expanding our operations fivefold by moving into a larger facility this fall/winter. Named one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies and honored as the Arizona Small Company Innovator of the Year in 2024, Air2O will continue to focus on delivering exceptional value to its customers, employees, and community as one of the state’s premier industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing firms.” 

Methodology  
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.  

About Inc. 
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com. 

About Air₂O
Phoenix-based Air₂O, a subsidiary of the Eren Groupe, is a global leader in advanced thermal management solutions, particularly suited to the environmental and HVAC requirements of large-scale industrial facilities, including data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, lithium-ion battery production, and indoor agriculture. Our innovative, state-of-the-art systems are precisely calibrated to regulate temperature, humidity, dew point, and more in mission-critical facilities. With expert design, engineering, and custom-build capabilities, Air₂O delivers the world’s most efficient and sustainable thermal management solutions. Learn more at https://air2o.com 

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602-363-6038
al.maag@maagcommplus.com
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — pH-D Feminine Health, announces it has initiated the first randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded Phase 3 clinical trial cleared to proceed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clinically validate boric acid suppositories as a potential treatment of yeast infections, with the intent to support submission of a New Drug Application (NDA).

This pivotal study marks a critical milestone in bringing clinical clarity to boric acid suppositories (BAS).

“By sponsoring this pivotal clinical trial, we’re taking the lead to generate the scientific evidence women deserve,” said Deeannah Seymour, co-founder and CEO of pH-D Feminine Health. “This trial marks a decisive step toward providing boric acid for therapeutic use to women through rigorous research and regulatory alignment. Our mission has always been clear: advance the science, honor the data, and make affordable, accessible solutions available to every woman who needs them.”

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recognizes boric acid as a second-line option in its clinical guidelines for managing vaginitis in non-pregnant women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also supports boric acid efficacy in managing recurrent Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) with 600 mg of BAS administered vaginally in the same population.

“Evaluating boric acid suppositories for therapeutic use addresses a decades-long gap in clinical evidence and could prove groundbreaking for women’s health,” noted Aparna D. Shah, MD, FACOG, board certified in OB/GYN and urogynecology. “The rigorous design of this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded Phase 3 study focuses on the impact of locally administered boric acid for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections in women. We expect this research on safety and efficacy to help further demonstrate the therapeutic potential of boric acid as a locally administered drug.”

Enrollment for the Phase 3 study has begun at nearly 20 trial sites nationwide. The study is anticipated to be completed in June 2026. See ClinicalTrials.Gov.

About pH-D Feminine Health

Female owned and operated since 2014, pH-D Feminine Health has pioneered boric acid suppository products. The pH-D boric acid vaginal suppository is an investigational product and has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment, cure, or prevention of vulvovaginal candidiasis. The company’s retail products continue to be available online and nationwide. Co-founder Deeannah Seymour is a Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation 2025 and an INC. 5000 recipient. Visit https://www.phdfemininehealth.com. Follow @phdfemininehealth. 

Contact: Kellee Johnson for pH-D Feminine Health, 312-751-3959, kmjohnson@ballastgroup.com

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SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a decisive pushback against academic bias, HinduPACT’s American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD) initiative has released a cutting-edge, AI-driven rebuttal to Rutgers University Center for Security, Race, and Rights (CSRR)’s controversial report “Hindutva in America: An Ethnonationalist Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism,”

AHAD’s counter-report, “Hindutva and the American Dream: A Counter-Narrative to Hindutva in America Report by Rutgers University,” uses breakthrough AI to expose “institutionalized Hinduphobia masquerading as scholarship.”

Technology That Sees Through Bias

The AHAD report utilized Tattwa.AI’s HinduHate Detector and Counter-Narrative Generator, which employs a model based on over 150 books, peer-reviewed studies, investigative reports, and global media archives. The system dissects sentiment, bias, narrative manipulation, fact omission, and source bias with unprecedented precision.

Ajay Shah, Founder of HinduPACT, explains: “We’ve built AI that doesn’t just detect negative words – it unmasks systematic narrative distortion. This is about defending truth, not ideology, and holding academics accountable when they cross the line into discrimination.”

Key Findings

The analysis of the Rutgers report utilizes the term “Hindutva” or the essence of Hindu dharma in a consistently pejorative manner. The report also associates inflammatory labels such as “fascist” and “supremacist” with Hindu identity, without offering substantiated evidence for such claims. Despite its sweeping conclusions, not a single major Hindu organization was consulted to provide perspective or balance. The report is ideologically loaded, methodologically flawed, and designed to stigmatize an entire community, while conveniently omitting their positive civic, cultural, and humanitarian contributions that strengthen American society and interfaith harmony. As a result of these patterns, the Hinduphobia Risk Score for the document reached the maximum danger level.

“This report recycles colonial-era stereotypes and applies cancel-culture tactics to erase Hindu voices from public life,” says Deepti Mahajan, President of HinduPACT.

Stigmatizing Civic Life

AHAD analysis shows that the Rutgers report has painted ordinary Hindu community activities, temple worship, youth camps, charitable fundraising as sinister plots. Such framing is never applied to other religious communities.

Rutgers’ proposals for U.S. authorities to monitor Hindu charities highlight troubling civil rights violations. Shah said, “To cast suspicion on our community is to undermine American pluralism and First Amendment rights. Such rhetoric divides Americans when we should build unity.”

HinduPACT Demands

1. Transparency in authorship of all such reports.
2. Disclosure of funding and foreign influence.
3. U.S. Department of Justice must launch investigations into Rutgers, Columbia University, and the University of Denver for potential Title VI civil rights violations
4. Federal receivership for programs that exclude Hindu voices.
5. Investigations into anti-Hindu advocacy groups’ extremist links.
6. Oversight of groups eroding U.S. pluralism.
7. Mandatory financial compliance for activist academic centers.
8. Fair hiring practices for Hindu scholars and their inclusion in Hindu curriculum development.

The Rutgers report reflects a growing pattern of using selective narratives to marginalize American Hindus, limit their democratic participation, and distort their contributions to the U.S.

“Religious freedom is for everyone – including Hindus,” Mahajan concludes. “We will not stand by while our community is deplatformed and defamed. This is about truth, justice, and the America we believe in – a nation where all faiths have equal dignity and voice.”

Media Contact:
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8588669661
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“Fighting for the Right to Fight” – A Historic Tribute to America’s First Black Marines

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York and New Jersey Chapters of the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., in proud partnership with The Center for Military-Affiliated Students at The New School, invite members of the media to cover Fighting for the Right to Fight, a powerful tribute to the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps.

This inaugural NYC Montford Point Marine Day commemoration will take place:

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Location: The New School – Tishman Auditorium
Address: 63 Fifth Avenue (between 13th & 14th Streets), New York, NY
Registration (Free and Open to the Public): Click Here to Register

This historic event will feature the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to six families of Montford Point Marines, a recognition of their trailblazing service and lasting contributions to racial equity within the U.S. military.

As part of the program, the event will honor three distinguished Montford Point Marines whose impact extended far beyond their military service:

• David N. Dinkins, the 106th Mayor of New York City and the first—and only—Black mayor in the city’s history.
• Ken Rollock, a retired NYPD detective who exemplified a lifelong commitment to protecting and serving both his country and his city.
• Joe Wilder, a renowned American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Wilder became a key figure in 20th-century jazz, performing on New York City stages and contributing to the city’s vibrant cultural history.

These tributes underscore the profound influence of Montford Point Marines not only on the military but also on civic life, public safety, and American arts and culture.

Why This Event Matters:

Montford Point Marine Day, officially observed on August 26, marks a significant chapter in American history. Between 1942 and 1949, more than 20,000 African American men trained at Montford Point Camp, North Carolina—a segregated facility that challenged and ultimately helped dismantle racial barriers in the military. Their courageous service laid the foundation for the eventual desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces and helped transform the landscape of American civil rights.

About the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.:

Founded in 1965, the National Montford Point Marine Association is a nonprofit veteran organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the original Montford Point Marines. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, the Association ensures that the sacrifices and triumphs of these Marines are never forgotten.

About the Center for Military-Affiliated Students at The New School:

The Center for Military-Affiliated Students (CMAS) serves as a central hub for student-veterans and military family members. In alignment with The New School’s legacy of social justice, equity, and public engagement, CMAS provides tailored support, fosters academic and career success, and creates opportunities to honor the service and sacrifices of military-connected communities. Hosting this tribute to the Montford Point Marines reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to recognizing overlooked histories and uplifting those who have broken barriers.

Join us in remembering, honoring, and continuing the legacy of those who fought for the right to fight.

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An innovative coaching program and mobile app by Us At Spaces equips Black, Latinx, and women professionals to gain visibility, recognition, and leadership readiness while helping companies reduce the $398B cost of underutilized talent.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — National Geographic Explorer and antiracist geoarchitect Clinton G. Johnson today announced the launch of BreakThrough At Work, a dual 8-week coaching program and mobile app designed to address one of corporate America’s most persistent challenges: the systemic invisibility of Black, Latinx, and women professionals in leadership pipelines.

The program uses Johnson’s Undeniable Storytelling Method to help high-potential professionals overcome “Talent Blindspots”—structural and cultural patterns that cause organizations to overlook qualified employees despite measurable impact. Combining live coaching, career templates, and a microlearning app, BreakThrough At Work offers a scalable, data-driven solution to improve representation, retention, and leadership readiness.

“Too many brilliant professionals are doing the work, driving results, and still being overlooked,” Johnson said. “If we want to fix what’s broken in our workplaces, we must start by equipping the people stuck in talent blindspots.”

The Business Impact
Workforce studies highlight the urgency:

• 70% of employees of color report working harder just to be seen as competent (CTI).
• Women of color hold less than 5% of senior roles despite earning the majority of advanced degrees in their demographic (LeanIn & McKinsey).
• Leadership visibility gaps cost U.S. businesses $398B annually in lost productivity (SHRM & Gallup).

Traditional DEI programs often emphasize compliance over career growth, leaving many capable employees stalled or exiting. BreakThrough At Work shifts the focus from liability to leverage, helping professionals build undeniable personal brands while providing organizations with a roadmap to unlock hidden capacity.

Launch Timeline & Early Impact
The mobile app launched in June 2025, with the first full coaching cohort starting September 22, 2025. Early participants report increased recognition, faster promotions, and renewed career confidence—without code-switching or burnout.

Cohort applications and the free guide From Invisible to Irresistible are now available at ClintonGJohnsonCoach.com.

About Us At Spaces LLC
Us At Spaces builds tools and programs to help underrecognized professionals thrive across industries. BreakThrough At Work blends behavioral science, workplace equity research, and actionable career coaching to help overlooked talent become undeniable while enabling companies to see, support, and retain them.

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UDAIPUR, India, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188) (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has become the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a global leadership body of 25 mining and metals companies committed to advancing sustainability, transparency, and ethical practices across the mining value chain.

Hindustan Zinc’s induction follows a rigorous independent assessment and endorsement by ICMM’s Council, based on recommendations from the Independent Expert Review Panel (IERP). This milestone reaffirms ICMM’s deepening engagement in South Asia and marks its first new member since 2021.

Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc, said the membership reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible resource development, while enabling collaboration with global mining leaders.

With this, Hindustan Zinc commits to ICMM’s 40 performance expectations spanning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, including third-party validation across all operations.

Arun Misra, CEO – Hindustan Zinc, called it a new chapter in the company’s Sustainability 2.0 journey, integrating global best practices to create lasting environmental, social, and industry-wide impact.

Rohitesh Dhawan, President & CEO, ICMM, welcomed Hindustan Zinc as a significant addition, strengthening collective efforts and reinforcing its leadership in India’s mining sector.

Headquartered in Udaipur, Hindustan Zinc operates silver-lead-zinc underground mines, smelters, and allied infrastructure across northwest India. Recognized for excellence in tailings management, decarbonization, circular economy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company maintains independent governance and transparent sustainability reporting.

Hindustan Zinc has been ranked the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for two consecutive years. Its 2030 Sustainable Goals focus on climate action, biodiversity, water stewardship, circularity, and inclusive growth, with a commitment to Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. It was the first Indian metals and mining company to secure SBTi-validated targets aligned to the 1.5°C goal, achieving a 15% reduction in GHG emissions intensity in FY25 vs 2020. With an EPD-verified portfolio, Hindustan Zinc is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition, balancing growth with environmental stewardship and social progress.

For more information, please visit – https://www.hzlindia.com/home/ and follow us on LinkedIn,  Facebook, and Instagram for more updates.

For any media queries, please contact:
Maitreyee Sankhla
Head Corporate Communications
Hindustan Zinc Limited
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UDAIPUR, India, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188) (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has become the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a global leadership body of 25 mining and metals companies committed to advancing sustainability, transparency, and ethical practices across the mining value chain.

Hindustan Zinc’s induction follows a rigorous independent assessment and endorsement by ICMM’s Council, based on recommendations from the Independent Expert Review Panel (IERP). This milestone reaffirms ICMM’s deepening engagement in South Asia and marks its first new member since 2021.

Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc, said the membership reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible resource development, while enabling collaboration with global mining leaders.

With this, Hindustan Zinc commits to ICMM’s 40 performance expectations spanning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, including third-party validation across all operations.

Arun Misra, CEO – Hindustan Zinc, called it a new chapter in the company’s Sustainability 2.0 journey, integrating global best practices to create lasting environmental, social, and industry-wide impact.

Rohitesh Dhawan, President & CEO, ICMM, welcomed Hindustan Zinc as a significant addition, strengthening collective efforts and reinforcing its leadership in India’s mining sector.

Headquartered in Udaipur, Hindustan Zinc operates silver-lead-zinc underground mines, smelters, and allied infrastructure across northwest India. Recognized for excellence in tailings management, decarbonization, circular economy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company maintains independent governance and transparent sustainability reporting.

Hindustan Zinc has been ranked the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for two consecutive years. Its 2030 Sustainable Goals focus on climate action, biodiversity, water stewardship, circularity, and inclusive growth, with a commitment to Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. It was the first Indian metals and mining company to secure SBTi-validated targets aligned to the 1.5°C goal, achieving a 15% reduction in GHG emissions intensity in FY25 vs 2020. With an EPD-verified portfolio, Hindustan Zinc is uniquely positioned to lead the global energy transition, balancing growth with environmental stewardship and social progress.

For more information, please visit – https://www.hzlindia.com/home/ and follow us on LinkedIn,  Facebook, and Instagram for more updates.

For any media queries, please contact:
Maitreyee Sankhla
Head Corporate Communications
Hindustan Zinc Limited
Maitreyee.Sankhla@vedanta.co.in

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VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Watercrest Senior Living Group was recently awarded management of the senior living community formerly known as Juniper Village at Lincoln Heights located in San Antonio, Texas.  As of August 1^st,  Watercrest Senior Living has stepped in to provide operational leadership of the community under new management and launched the rebrand of Sage Park San Antonio.  This expansion broadens Watercrest Senior Living operations across the Southeast into Texas and includes the launch of two additional communities rebranded as Sage Park Austin and Sage Park Guadalupe.

Last week, Watercrest’s senior leadership team welcomed and engaged the associates, families and residents as they implemented Watercrest’s innovative care, training and service programs in conjunction with the launch of Sage Park San Antonio.

“We are thrilled to welcome the associates who have passionately served the residents of this community for many years,” says Marc Vorkapich, Principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group.  “It is inspiring to bring teams together, cultivating new relationships and growth to serve the seniors of San Antonio with the highest levels of care.”

Founded by Marc Vorkapich, CEO, and Joan Williams, CFO, Watercrest Senior Living Group is unique in their growth mindset, modeling servant leadership and exceptional standards of customer service within every level of the organization.  Watercrest associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized service.

Sage Park San Antonio offers assisted living, short term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled care with signature programming designed to achieve personal wellness and healthy aging. The Sage Park Wellness Department is focused on prevention, healing, and care specific to the unique needs of each resident, helping them to live life to their fullest. Residents will enjoy Watercrest’s signature Live Exhilarated programming, featuring a dynamic calendar of activities and outings, three Chef-prepared meals daily with restaurant style dining, and an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) tailored by care specialists for each resident’s personal needs.

The community is conveniently situated amid the Lincoln Heights and Alamo Heights areas of San Antonio at 855 E. Basse Road. Sage Park San Antonio is just minutes from The Quarry Market, San Antonio Country Club, The Quarry Golf Course and the McNay Art Museum. The community offers beautifully landscaped courtyards with walking paths, gazebo and gardens, a sunroom and atrium, library, beauty salon, bistro, and inviting gathering spaces to promote social interaction. To schedule a tour, contact the community at 210-890-2471 or visit Sage Park San Antonio.

About Watercrest Senior Living Group

Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. An eight-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders.  For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.

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