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Barnwell Adds Capital Markets and Operating Expertise
Phil McPherson and Craig Hopkins Elected to the Board HONOLULU, HI / ACCESS Newswire / September 23, 2025 / Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE American:BRN) ("Barnwell" or the "Company") today announced the election of Philip J. McPherson and Craig D. ...
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