Project to be developed in partnership with the New South Wales Government in Parkes, NSWSAN FRANCISCO & PARKES, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brightmark, the global waste solutions provider, today announced plans to construct an advanced plastics renewal facility for the Parkes Special Activation Precinct in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. With the establishment of this new facility, Brightmark will be the first new circular economy business in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct, as well as the first-of-its-kind advanced recycling, plastics renewal facility in Australia. Brightmark will be constructing the facility in partnership with the NSW Government, as part of its commitment to drive economic growth and prosperity in regional NSW.
But the global cybersecurity workforce is 65% smaller than it needs to be NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CyberVista--Global instability could be about to fuel an increase in cyberattacks, according to leading experts. Questionmark, the online assessment provider, is urging organizations to ensure they have the skills they need to stay safe over the long term.Bank executives in the United States (US) fear being the focus for increasing cybercrime.
South Australian government signs sponsoring agreement with MITRE, unlocks opportunity for Australia to benefit from ongoing knowledge-transfer and decades of MITRE expertise to uplift national security capabilities via new international centerADELAIDE, South Australia & MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cybersecurity--MITRE, a not-for-profit organization and trusted partner of the U.S. government for applied research in matters of national security, announced that it is launching its first international applied research center at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide. The MITRE Centre for Information Integrity & Defence will enable Australia to tap into decades of applied MITRE research conducted on behalf of the U.S. government to advance Australia’s sovereign capabilities. The center will be operational by the fourth quarter of 2022 and further cements South Australia as the drawcard for space, defense, and cybersecurity in the Asia Pacific region.
St Patrick’s Slot Tournament taking place in MarchSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Got the luck of the Irish on your side? Searching for a pot o’gold? Enjoy the craic of playing a pokie or two? Then the best online casino in Australia has got just the thing for you – the PlayCroco St Patrick’s Day Slot Tournament. This celebration of the Emerald Isle is simply brimming with Irish charm and more importantly, a $7,777 prize pool. And it’s coming your way from March 1st. You’ll be given 2,000 credits to begin your charge up the lucky leaderboard, where you can leave your opposition green with envy by picking up big wins on the stunning slot
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Embedded Finance Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 50+ KPIs on Embedded Lending, Insurance, Payment, and Wealth Segments - Q1 2022 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the Q4 2021 Embedded Finance Survey, Embedded Finance industry in the country is expected to grow by 46.4% on annual basis to reach US$3,853.2 million in 2022.
LIMERICK, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AMCSNews--AMCS, the world’s leading technology provider for the waste, recycling and resource management industry, today announced the launch of the AMCS Platform Spring 2022 release.We are excited to announce that this release represents the launch of the AMCS Platform for Metal Recycling for the North American market.AMCS Platform for Metal Recycling is a new generation cloud-based solution designed with leading scrap recyclers to automate all aspects of their operations from scales, compliance, pricing and contract management, transport, supplier portal, hauler portal, inventory valuation and management, production, brokerage, sales, to outbound logistics and finance.
Partnership will help companies uncover achievable and measurable customer experience outcomes for sustainable business growthSINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alida, a leader in Total Experience Management (TXM), today announced Optko, an innovative business transformation company, has joined its Partner Network to deliver elevated Customer Experience (CX) solutions to industry-leading organisations across Australia.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CSTO--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) is pleased to announce the voting results of its special meeting (the “Meeting”) of Capstone shareholders, optionholders, restricted share units (“RSU”), performance units (“PSU”) and deferred share units (“DSU”) holders of Capstone (collectively, the “Securityholders”) held on February 28, 2022. At the Meeting, Securityholders were asked to consider, and if thought fit, to pass a special resolution (the “Arrangement Resolution”) to approve the proposed acquisition by way of plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) by Mantos Copper (Bermuda) Limited (“Mantos”) of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Capstone.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ESG--ERM, the world’s largest pure play sustainability advisory firm, has acquired Point Advisory, a leading Australian climate change and sustainability consultancy offering strategic and technical advice to businesses in the region. This acquisition will enhance ERM’s ability to support clients across Australia and the broader APAC market, as organizations increasingly seek to operationalize sustainability.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company will host a conference call on March 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to review its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial and operational results. The conference call will be recorded and posted to the Company’s website later in the day following the conclusion of the call. Following prepared remarks, Allen Palmiere, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kim Perry, Chief Financial Officer and Alberto Reyes, Chief Operating Officer will host a live question and answer (Q&A) session. There are two ways to join the conference call.
MELBOURNE, Australia & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immediation, a leading digital legal environment provider, and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR), a leading dispute resolution provider, today announced a major licensing agreement under which Immediation will customize its dispute resolution platform to support CPR’s suite of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offerings including access to its Panel of Distinguished Neutrals. CPR, an independent nonprofit organization, selected Immediation as the platform provider most able to amplify CPR’s mission of promoting more effective and efficient ways to resolve disputes. The agreement marks Immediation’s first U.S. client following five years of operating in Australasia.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Hair Removal Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australia hair removal market reached a value of US$ 806.5 million in 2021. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach a value of US$ 1,131.8 million by 2027 exhibiting a CAGR of 5.9% during 2022-2027.
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$ASCU #TSX--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU) (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging US-based copper developer and near-term producer is pleased to announce a positive review of the jurisdictional waters on the Company’s newly rezoned LKY, ARCUS and Merrill by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”). As a result, all future permitting processes at Cactus will continue to be driven by State and County levels.
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2021 Highlights: Fourth quarter revenues of $159.8 million, net income of $9.8 million and operating cash flow of $25.3 million;Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $34.5 million and free cash flow of $26.1 million;Reduced net leverage ratio to 1.49x as of December 31, 2021 from 1.86x as of September 30, 2021; and$88.5 million of operating cash flow and $87.3 million of free cash flow for the full year 2021.
World’s largest civilian hospital ship is open to the public between February 28, 2022, and March 14, 2022, offering free in-person and virtual tours and eventsROTTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On February 26, the Global Mercy, the new purpose-built hospital ship built by Mercy Ships, docked in the Port of Rotterdam. Festivities launched the beginning of a two-week visit that offers the public a unique opportunity to come on board.
Net Profit of HK$0.9 million [A$0.2 million] (FY20: HK$39.5 million loss);EBITDA of HK$9.2 million [A$1.6 million], up 21% year-on-year;Gross Profit of HK$89 million, up 28% year-on-year; Gross Profit Margin improvement of 25pp;Operational expenses down 20%; Cash-profitability across all Group business lines for first time since IPO;Revenue of HK$156.6 million [A$27.7 million]; focus on high margin products, removal of unprofitable businesses leaves group in strong position.
Osmium Strongly Believes that in a Well-Organized Sale to a Strategic Buyer, Redbubble Could Achieve a Sale Price of $5-$7+ Per ShareOsmium Seeks the Immediate Appointment of Mike McConnell to Redbubble’s Board of DirectorsOsmium Looks Forward to Working Constructively with Redbubble’s Board of Directors to Realize Shareholder ValuePLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE DISCLAIMER OF RISK FACTORS AT THE END OF THIS RELEASE
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AIBiotech--Oncocross, an AI-based drug development biotech, announced that it initiated a phase I global clinical trial for ‘OC514’ targeting muscular diseases including sarcopenia. Oncocross obtained Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (“TGA”) approval on phase I IND application for OC514 on February 14, 2022 and began a clinical trial with healthy adults in Australia on February 23, 2022. The clinical study aims to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of OC514.
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strategic Education, Inc. (Strategic Education) (NASDAQ: STRA) today announced financial results for the period ended December 31, 2021. “We are very proud of the organization’s commitment over the past year to the success of our students and our mission to enable economic mobility,” said Karl McDonnell, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Education. “As we enter 2022, we are focused on investing in opportunities within our diversified portfolio, including more growth in the Education Technology Services and Australia/New Zealand segments and continued recovery in our U.S. Higher Education segment.”
SHORT HILLS, N.J. & DUBLIN & LONDON & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humanigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HGEN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on preventing and treating an immune hyper-response called ‘cytokine storm,’ announced today that management will present and participate at several events in March with investors, analysts, bankers and potential partners. The goal of the events is to update participants regarding the company’s progress in developing lenzilumab for COVID-19 as well as additional indications. The mix of in person and virtual events is intended to reach the broadest possible audience.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American: VGZ) (TSX: VGZ) (“Vista” or the “Company”) today announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021 and filed the feasibility study (“FS”) reports for its 100% owned Mt Todd Gold Project (“Mt Todd” or the “Project”) in the Northern Territory, Australia. The Company’s 2021 financial results are highlighted by reported cash totaling $13.1 million at year-end 2021.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hinda Gharbi has notified the Board of her intention to step down as a non-executive director of Rio Tinto at the conclusion of the Rio Tinto plc AGM on 8 April 2022. Ms Gharbi, who has served on the Rio Tinto Board since 2020, is stepping down in order to concentrate on joining Bureau Veritas, initially as Chief Operating Officer and transitioning in 2023 to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc.’s (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) President and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell J. Krebs, will present at the 31st Annual BMO Capital Markets Global Metals & Mining Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time (9:30 a.m. Eastern Time). The BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference is an invitation-only investment conference. Presentation materials will be made available on the Company’s website at www.coeur.com
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced plans to acquire Prosys Services, an Australian tier-one provider in security management. Prosys Services is Convergint’s third acquisition in Australia, adding 124 colleagues, a deepened presence in New South Wales (NSW), and a new office in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the “Company”) declared its quarterly dividend of one cent ($0.01) per common share for the first quarter of 2022 payable on March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2022. Dividends may vary in amount and consistency or be discontinued at the Board of Directors’ discretion depending on variables including but not limited to operational cash flows, Company development requirements and strategies, construction, spot gold and silver prices, taxation, general market conditions and other factors described in the Company's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the many traditions preserved in Japan over centuries is the holding of local festivals – “matsuri” in Japanese. These are typically boisterous and colorful events that bring local communities together; they normally incorporate ceremonies around shrines and temples where local residents pray to the gods for peace and protection from natural disasters, and perhaps express their thanks for a successful harvest. Many
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Chocolate Market, By Type (Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate), By Category (Tablets, Countline, Boxed Chocolates, and Others), By Distribution Channel, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australian Chocolate Market stood at $3451.05 million in 2021 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 7.79% in the forecast period, 2023-2027.
Highland Europe Leads Funding Round; Investment to Drive Global Expansion, New US Headquarters in Austin, TX, and Broaden Product OfferingLONDON & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red Sift, provider of the only integrated cloud email security and brand protection platform, today announced that it raised $54 million in Series B funding. Highland Europe led the round with participation from new and existing investors, including Sands Capital, MMC Ventures, and Oxford Capital Partners. Sam Brooks, partner at Highland Europe, and Michael Graninger, partner at SANDS Capital, will join the company’s Board of Directors. The new investment brings Red Sift’s total funding raised to $69.8 million.
Smart Paddock’s smart GPS ear tag, “Bluebell,” remotely monitors livestock via Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standardCAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Chip--Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced its collaboration with Smart Paddock, an Australian company providing smart tags for the livestock industry that provide real-time information to producers. The collaboration features the implementation of Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standard into Smart Paddock’s “Bluebell” smart global positioning system (GPS) ear tag to monitor livestock location in real time as well as to analyze the cattle’s behavioral data to solve real world livestock management issues.
First portfolio acquisition for recently established Resolution Life AustralasiaStrengthens position as largest life insurer in Australasia – increasing assets under management and administration by A$8.2bn1Delivers significant value and scale benefits and strengthens Australasian platform for future opportunitiesSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Resolution Life Australasia (Resolution Life), a life insurer focused on the acquisition and management of life insurance policies, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with AIA Australia Limited to acquire its Superannuation & Investments business.
