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Liberty Mutual Insurance Hosts Discussion on International and Special Needs Adoption at the 2013 Women in the World …

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Continuing the advocacy theme of responsibility, Liberty Mutual Insurance, a sponsor of the fourth annual Women in the World Summit for the second consecutive year, will present a panel discussion at this years event on the issue of responsibility related to international and special needs adoption.

Liberty Mutual Insurance is honored to be a part of this celebration of women who are driven by a sense of responsibility to look for inspiring solutions to womens issues, said Paul Alexander, chief communications officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance. This panel embodies the purpose of The Responsibility Project to begin a meaningful discourse around doing the right thing.

The panel will feature a conversation with 18-year-old Michaela DePrince, a soloist with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Born amidst the chaos of civil war in Sierra Leone, Michaela was orphaned at four years old and ostracized by the community because of her vitiligo, a condition that causes depigmentation of the skin.

The Liberty Mutual Insurance panel, The Search for Home, will take place today at 6:00 p.m. ET and is available to the general public via livestream at http://www.livestream.com/womenintheworld. A short film featuring Michaela DePrince will also be available online at http://www.TheResponsibilityProject.com.

Michaela will be joined by her adoptive-mother, Elaine DePrince, who after losing three children to hemophilia, was inspired by one of her five sons to help children in war-torn areas of Africa. Elaine and her husband, Charles, went on to adopt six girls from the continent.

I am honored to join these amazing women of the world at this summit, said Michaela DePrince. Sharing my story gives me the opportunity to draw attention to all of the world's children who are in need of adoption. Every morning when I wake up and look into the faces of my four sisters from war-torn Africa, I cannot help but recognize our personal good fortune and feel committed and responsible to raising awareness of the hundreds of thousands of girls just like us who are still in need.

Rounding out the panel discussion is Dr. Jane Aronson, founder and CEO of Worldwide Orphans, a nonprofit organization that provides direct services to orphaned children globally. Worldwide Orphans has reached more than 35,000 orphans, vulnerable children and those who care for them through health and education programs.

Hosted by Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of Newsweek & The Daily Beast, the Women in the World Summit brings together leaders and activists from around the globe to address the most urgent challenges facing women and girls. Summit participants include Dr. Hawa Abdi, Christiane Amanpour, Humaira Bachal, Chelsea Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Meryl Streep, Diane von Furstenberg and Oprah Winfrey.

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Still Neutral on Liberty Global

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We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA). The companys fourth quarter of 2012 financial results easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimates.

Why Kept at Neutral?

Liberty Global is gradually establishing a strong foothold in the European cable MSO market.We believe that the long-term business fundamental of the company is very intriguing, primarily due to strong demand for its digital cable-TV services, faster broadband and triple-play bundled offerings.

The company is systematically conducting a share buyback program. However, business integration risk persists as Liberty Global has decided to acquire several companies either partially or fully.

Moreover, Liberty Global is currently trading at significantly higher multiple with respect to several valuation metrics compared with the industry average and the S&P 500. The stock price has soared nearly 66% over the last year and is currently trading at a 52-week high end.

We believe that this high level of valuation may restrict any above market gain any time soon. Liberty Global currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Risk/Reward Almost Balanced

On Feb 2013, Liberty Global entered into an agreement to acquire 100% stake of Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) in a cash and equity deal. Both the companies are expecting the deal to be completed by the second quarter of 2013, subject to customary regulatory approval. If this deal gets approved, then Liberty Global will become a formidable challenger to BSkyB, the largest pay-TV operator of the U.K. and BT Group plc. (BT). BSkyB is partially controlled by News Corp. (NWSA).

On Apr 2013, Liberty Global acquired a 12.65% ownership of Ziggo, the largest cable MSO in Netherlands. At the end of 2012, Ziggo had more than 2.2 million digital TV subscribers, almost 1.8 million Internet subscribers and 1.5 million telephone subscribers. A major positive for Liberty Global is that Ziggo currently has a dividend yield of about 7.4%. Liberty Global expects Ziggo to pay about $473.5 million to investors as dividend in 2013.

Nevertheless, Liberty Global is predominantly operating in Europe, which at present is economically the most vulnerable region. Ongoing debt crisis in several European countries may significantly affect the future prospect the company. Management is gradually concentrating on western and northen Europe. However, the recessionary pressure is most severe in that region.

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Goldman Signs Liberty Harbor as BDC

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In order to counter the Volcker Rule, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) has registered Liberty Harbor Capital LLC as a publicly traded business development company (BDC).

Volcker Rule, a specific section of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, restricts banks to invest in hedge funds and private equity funds. Proprietary trading is also prohibited under this rule.

Implementation of Volcker Rule has been negatively impacting the overall earnings of major U.S. banks like Goldman. Goldman still earns management fees and incentive fees for providing investment management services to private equity and hedge funds. Following the implementation of the Volcker Rule, such earnings will be substantially impacted. Therefore, Goldman has decided to register Liberty Harbor as a BDC.

Liberty Harbor is a fund that invests in middle-market firms having weak credit ratings. Usually, Liberty Harbor invests in bonds and loans that are not considered as investment-grade, as credit rating agencies do not rate them. Further, under the JOBS act, Liberty Harbor qualifies as an emerging growth company.

Liberty Harbor will principally invest $5 million to $50 million in firms across different sectors, having annual adjusted earnings between $5 million and $75 million. The investments will have duration of 3 to 10 years.

Earlier, in Nov, 2012, Goldman provided initial funding to Liberty Harbor, which has invested roughly $73 million in 8 companies thereafter.

Apart from Goldman, many other U.S. banks, such as Bank of America Corporation (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), are also taking steps to reduce their investments in hedge funds and private equity to comply with the regulations.

Goldman currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Viscount Systems Releases Liberty Access Control System

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BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Viscount Systems Inc. (OTCQB: VSYS) today announced that the Company will launch Liberty, a new access control technology at ISC West, a leading security industry trade show which begins on April 10 in Las Vegas, NV. Liberty offers the same security and cost advantages as Viscounts Freedom access control technology. Unlike Freedom, which continues to be a certified product for large commercial and Federal Government clients, Liberty has been designed as a packaged product for smaller integrators and dealers with a focus on simplicity. It will be sold through standard distribution. For more information visit http://www.libertyaccess.net.

"Some industry estimates show that facilities of under 12 doors represent up to 80% of the access control market, noted Stephen Pineau, President and CEO of Viscount. With Liberty we now have a powerful new product to complement Freedom and at the same time penetrate the mass market without impacting our certified reseller program.

About Viscounts Liberty Encryption Bridge Solution

Liberty Encryption Bridge is the first and only access control system that allows entry devices (ID cards, RFID readers, biometrics etc.) to be connected to standard building IT networks without requiring expensive control panels that are programmed from a PC. Liberty changes the paradigm of IT friendly access control. It eliminates up to 80% of the cost of traditional systems that require the installation of control panels.

About Viscount Systems

Viscount Systems Inc., designs unified IT and physical security software platforms for building security and emergency planning. Recent awards include the 2012 Microsoft Be Whats Next award, SIA Convergence Solution of the Year 2011 and Homeland Security Platinum Award for Emergency Response and Gold Award for Access Control at GOVSEC 2011.

For Further Information

Viscount Systems web site: http://www.viscount.com Email news alerts: investors@viscount.com Investor Relations: Foothills Group San Jose CA, 888-516-7415

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Liberty Energy Corp. Announces Expansion of Business Plan and Management

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HOUSTON, April 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Energy Corp. (OTCBB:LBYE) ("Liberty" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the launch of its expanded business plans in conjunction with the appointment of its newly formed board of directors and investor relations executive.

Liberty has made the following appointments:

Richard Webb as member of the Board of Directors.

Dennis Irwin as member of the Board of Directors and acting CFO.

David Sexton as Investor Relations executive.

Liberty's renewed focus through its expanded business plan includes seeking partners to develop its oil & gas leases in oil rich counties of Bastrop, Caldwell and Eastland Counties as well as focusing aggressively on acquisitions within the upstream oil & gas segment including either exploration and production or oilfield service businesses.

As part of the expanded business plan the board of directors has set forth an aggressive communication program to connect David Sexton, Investor Relations Executive with Liberty's shareholder base as well as open up discussions with the investment community.

Feel free to contact David Sexton directly at 1-832-708-3909 or email info@energy-liberty.com to request additional information and ongoing updates.

ABOUT LIBERTY: Liberty Energy Corp. (OTCBB:LBYE) is an Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company dedicated to the sourcing and production of fuel supplies in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has signed agreements to acquire leases and royalties in Texas, covering several leases with extensive potential for future development. In Texas, three leases -- are identified as rich oil and gas sites based around numerous geological pay zones. Currently the company is targeting acquisitions within the E & P or oilfield services of the upstream oil & gas segment.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Liberty Energy Corp. bases these forward-looking statements on current expectations and projections about future events, based on information currently available. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release may also include statements relating to Liberty Energy Corp.'s anticipated financial performance, business prospects, new developments, strategies and similar matters. Liberty Energy Corp. disclaims any obligation to update any of its forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

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Liberty Property Soars to New 52-Week High

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Shares of Liberty Property Trust (LRY) touched a 52-week high of $41.45 on Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013, as it gained momentum from decent fourth-quarter 2012 results. The closing price of this office real estate investment trust (:REIT) on Apr 2, 2013 was $40.64, representing a solid year-to-date return of 14%. The average trading volume over the last 3 months was 2.05 million shares.

Despite hitting its 52-week high, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has plenty of upside left given its strong fundamentals and strategic portfolio repositioning efforts.

Growth Drivers

Liberty Property reported improved fourth-quarter 2012 results with core FFO (funds from operations) in line with and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Even in the backdrop of uneven economic conditions, the results were benefited by portfolio repositioning activity.

The companys recent efforts to boost its portfolio restructuring initiatives are also encouraging. Last month, it divested a Philadelphia-based office property and in Feb it unveiled its plan to construct an office building for The Vanguard Group in Malvern, Pa. We expect these activities to facilitate Liberty Property to focus on high-end markets characterized by better job and rent growth prospects and boost the companys top-line growth.

On Feb 5, Liberty Property reported fourth-quarter 2012 FFO of 63 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the prior-year quarter. The results were attributable to the strong acquisitions and development activities, slightly affected by uncertain economic conditions. For full year 2012, Liberty Property reported FFO of $2.58 per share, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.52. Yet, it was slightly below the prior-year FFO of $2.61 per share.

Estimate Revisions

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2013 and 2014 have remained unchanged at $2.65 and $2.80 per share, respectively.

On Apr 2, a number of other REITs also crafted 52-week highs. These include DDR Corp. (DDR), Kimco Realty Corp. (KIM) and Duke Realty Corp. (DRE).

Note: Funds from operations, a widely accepted and reported measure of REITs performance, are derived by adding depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income.

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Liberty Videocon General Insurance opens offices in four cities

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Mumbai, April 1:

Liberty Videocon General Insurance Company has announced the commencement of business operations in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.

The launch of these new offices are an integral part of the companys strategy to be present in the major metros and to reach out to commercial and retail audiences in the region effectively, said the company in a release.

These are key markets for both our retail as well as commercial line products. Our presence in these locations would help us in augmenting our relationships with leading brokers, auto dealers, agents and other partners. With the opening of these branches, Liberty Videocon General Insurance has increased its presence to seven metro cities in India, said Roopam Asthana, CEO and Whole Time Director, Liberty Videocon General Insurance Ltd.

Headquartered in Mumbai, Liberty Videocon General Insurance Company Ltd commenced business with an initial capital of Rs 350 crore.

The company received a licence to operate in the general insurance industry from the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) in May 2012. It launched its operations in India recently.

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Liberty University Press: Pastors Release Book on Building Student Leadership

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Liberty University Press released EQUIP, a guide for youth pastors to help build student leaders through biblical, relevant, and practical lessons.

Lynchburg, VA (PRWEB) April 01, 2013

Authors Nathan Wilder and Jon Kragel, experienced youth ministers in the central Florida area, wrote EQUIP to help pastors learn how to mentor young adults and lead youth into positions as strong Christian leaders.

Throughout the book, twelve sections address key principles, lessons, and aspects of student leadership, such as: the faithfulness of God, seeking a relationship with God, building loving relationships, and developing leader-attributes. When the curriculum is completed, students will be challenged to hold on to this information and use it as a tool to mentor others. The idea behind this book is simple: disciple students with resources they get to keep so that they can turn around and disciple others.

This book is being used by churches around the U.S. to help develop their student ministries. Equip is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

About the Authors:

Nathan Wilder lives in Orlando, Florida and currently serves FBC Oviedo as the Minister of Students and Sports Outreach. He is married to his wife Amber and has four children: Reese, Macey, Lexie and Daisy. Nathan has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Fitness as well as a Master of Science degree in Sports Administration from Florida State University. He has also earned a Master of Arts degree in Religion, a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty University and is currently working on his Doctorate from Liberty University. He is a contributing author in Impact: The Student Leadership Devotional, and has been highlighted as a successful case study in the book Simple Student Ministry. He has invested in next generation ministries for 15 years.

Rev. Jon Kragel has been married to his wife Samantha since 2006. Together, they have two sons, Jackson and Carter. Jon recently served as the Minister to High School Students at First Baptist Church Oviedo, located in central Florida. Jon has a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville University and a Masters of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Jon is a contributing author in Impact: The Student Leadership Devotional, and two of his youth ministries have been highlighted as successful case studies in the book Simple Student Ministry.

About Liberty University Press:

Liberty University Press remains at the forefront of helping more Christian authors than ever achieve their personal publishing goals. For more news and information on Liberty University Press, visit http://www.Liberty.edu/LibertyUniversityPress.

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Liberty Counsel digs deep to land Irish Grand National

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Liberty Counsel (left) is given a peach of a ride by conditional jockey Ben Dalton.

Liberty Counsels shock 50 to 1 victory in yesterdays Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse was a skinning result for the bookies but a fairytale for trainer Dot Love that could have come straight from Hans Christian Andersen.

Love may never rank with Denmarks most famous writer in terms of global profile but the woman born and bred outside Copenhagen now has a singular place to herself when it comes to Irish racing.

Shes been in Ireland long enough too over 40 years to more than appreciate the significance of saddling the longest-priced winner in Irish National history that stunned the Easter Monday crowd and left Love, and 21-one-year old jockey Ben Dalton, celebrating the most notable win of their careers.

She was foot-perfect: everything was perfect, exclaimed Love, a former eventing star who was set to compete for her native country at the 1988 Seoul Olympics only to be denied the chance to compete due to a clerical error.

If that cured her of any belief in fairytales, yesterdays result will have restored the faith.

Unconsidered in the betting on the back of a disappointing run at Cheltenham less than three weeks later, there must have been some in the huge holiday crowd that suspected an April 1st joke when Liberty Counsel swung into the final straight in the lead having left most of her 27 rivals gasping.

Dalton hadnt gone for everything on the 10-year-old mare either but after having left representatives from powerhouse operations such as JP McManus and Michael OLearys Gigginstown Stud in their wake, the natural pecking-order looked like being restored when Away We Go ranged up as Liberty Counsels big danger.

Rare gap Willie Mullins had never won the Irish National before but that rare gap in the champion trainers big-race CV looked like being filled for much of the straight as Paul Townend sat comfortably on Away We Go.

However, Dalton and Liberty Counsel were anything but cowed and at the last it came down to a slogging match in which the mare always looked to hold a slight edge. At the line there was only half a length in it, but the gap was decisive.

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Liberty wins Irish National at 50-1

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Liberty Counsel triumphed in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse at odds of 50-1 for trainer Dot Love.

The 10-year-old mare was well beaten at last month's Cheltenham Festival but saw out the three mile and five furlongs well for jockey Ben Dalton.

Away We Go (25-1) was second for trainer Willie Mullins, who saddles the Aintree Grand National favourite On His Own on Saturday.

Home Farm (10-1) came third for Arthur Moore with Sweeney Tunes (12-1) fourth.

Romanesco, who was third when Liberty Counsel finished 13th at Cheltenham, looked set to challenge for a place but fell at the last.

Dalton, riding in the race for only the second time, was hard at work turning for home and his mount appeared at the mercy of Away We Go, with Paul Townend looking for dangers after jumping the second-last fence.

There was little to choose between the pair jumping the final obstacle, but Liberty Counsel dug deep to take the prize by half a length.

The surprise result means Mullins, who won the national at Aintree with Hedgehunter in 2005, is still searching for a first victory in the Irish version.

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Liberty Counsel shocks to land National

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Updated: Monday, 01 Apr 2013 18:49 | Comments Liberty Counsel (left) jumps clear of Away We Go en route to landing the Irish Grand National

Liberty Counsel ran out a shock 50-1 winner of the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse for trainer Dot Love and conditional jockey Ben Dalton.

The 10-year-old mare was last seen finishing down the field in the Kim Muir Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, so it was no surprise to see her sent off at big odds for this fiercely competitive contest.

However, Liberty Counsel was in front rounding the home turn and fought off the challenge Away We Go to record a famous victory for her small-time connections.

Liberty Counsel was settled in the middle of the pack for the majority of the three-mile-five-furlong journey, but some fine leaps down the back straight brought her into contention.

Dalton was hard at work turning for home and his mount appeared at the mercy of Away We Go (25-1), with Paul Townend looking for dangers after jumping the second-last fence.

There was little to choose between the pair jumping the final obstacle, but Liberty Counsel dug deep into his reserves to take the prize by half a length.

Home Farm (10-1) and Sweeney Tunes (12-1) rounded off the placings in third and fourth respectively.

The surprise result means Away We Go's handler Willie Mullins is still searching for a first Irish Grand National win.

Dalton said: "The going was a big help to her.

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First Liberty Power Board of Directors Appointment

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LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- First Liberty Power Corp. (FLPC), an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals, announced the addition of Mr. William Voaden to the Company's Board of Directors.

First Liberty Power CEO Don Nicholson indicated the appointment of Mr. Voaden will provide the Board with additional direct mining industry knowledge and experience, to further the Company's objective of achieving near term production. Nicholson added, "Mr. Voaden's background and involvement in industrial mining operations, together with extensive expertise in corporate finance, will be of significant benefit to First Liberty Power in both obtaining institutional financing and operational growth."

Mr. Voaden has been involved for more than 40 years as a respected corporate administrator and independent advisor on finance, sales and management of industrial minerals, based out of the United Kingdom and with additional operational experience in Canada. In joining the First Liberty Power board, Mr. Voaden noted that at this stage in his career, he was seeking to become involved with an emerging growth company taking on the challenges of mineral exploration and development, where he could directly apply his mining expertise and investment raising experience.

"When first approached by the Board, I did thoroughly research First Liberty Power and recognized the merits of the corporate mission of supplying domestically sourced strategic industrial minerals. Additionally, I found a diversified management team that I would be comfortable working with as a member of the Board of Directors," Mr. Voaden said. "Personally, I believe that by working together as a team, we can advance the Company's current properties even more rapidly along the desired path. It's even more exciting to undertake this professional opportunity in the United States and I am looking forward to forming an excellent partnership."

ABOUT WILLIAM VOADEN: William Voaden is an independent advisor on corporate finance, sales and management for industrial minerals, building materials, commodities and waste management sectors. As an experienced senior executive director of both public and private companies, Mr. Voaden offers a rare mix of over 40 years of corporate finance experience in managing and developing businesses, as well as growing the bottom line through increased sales and cost control.

ABOUT FIRST LIBERTY POWER CORPORATION: First Liberty Power Corporation (FLPC) http://www.firstlibertypower.com is an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals. Our corporate philosophy is driven by a dedication to Pathways of Progress, our program of best corporate practices designed to drive us rapidly towards mine production & milling, to the greatest benefit of FLPC shareholders, investors and mining partners, while ensuring safety, environmental integrity, and good governance. Presently, FLPC has interests in four properties: the Fencemaker Antimony project in Nevada, the Lida Valley and Smoky Valley Lithium Brine projects in Nevada, and the San Juan Vanadium / Uranium project in Utah.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis current report contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future plans of the company, the prospects for our mineral properties, and our ability to raise necessary working capital.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the SEC.

Contact: Robert Reynolds (800) 709-1196 ir@firstlibertypower.com

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