MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm, said: “The global economy, in particular China, recovered strongly and we are intensely focused on servicing our customers with as much product as we can. However, we faced some challenges in the first half notably at our Pilbara operations, which were impacted by replacement mine tie-ins and materially higher rainfall. Heightened COVID-19 constraints, which resulted in numerous travel restrictions, added further pressure on the business and limited our ability to access additional people, particularly in Western Australia and Mongolia, in order to deliver operational improvements or maintenance initiatives and accelerate projects.
Newest NPC Melwyn Introduces a Challenging New Dungeon Level, Shadow Missions and MoreLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#MabiStardust--Leading game developer Nexon has announced the newest Stardust update for its free-to-play fantasy MMORPG Mabinogi. Beginning today, Milletians will be introduced to the latest non-playable character (NPC) Melwyn, who will award players with materials to unlock mystical Stardust skills. Players will also be able to participate in the challenging Shadow Missions and new Intermediate Dungeon Levels.
CloudLinux TuxCare services protect critical COVID researchPALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AustralianNationalUniversity--The Research School of Biology (RSB) at the Australian National University is helping protect systems involved in COVID research and other next-generation genome work by deploying CloudLinux TuxCare security services. The RSB runs bioinformatics servers that cannot be rebooted frequently due to the nature of the research work. COVID research and genome work can take weeks to months to complete, and breaks for maintenance tasks like patching and rebooting cannot be anticipated. A simple, professional, and affordable solution was needed to keep those systems running and protected, covering Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Debian and CentOS.
Sektor chooses AppDirect to automate reseller operations, grow its security software business, and expand hardware as a service (HaaS) offerings.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AppDirect®, the leading subscription commerce platform company, today announced it has been selected by Sektor, a leading technology distribution group headquartered in New Zealand, to support its digital transformation and growth initiatives. AppDirect will make an immediate impact by enabling Sektor to automate its reseller operations, allowing the company to expand its software catalog, scale its security software practice and accelerate its go-to-market across the APAC region.
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2019-2028) Databook - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the Q4 2020 BNPL Survey, BNPL payment in the country is expected to grow by 39.9% on annual basis to reach US$ 10289.8 million in 2021.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GetSwift Technologies Limited (NEO: GSW) (“GetSwift” or the “Company”), a leading provider of last mile SaaS logistics technology, is pleased to announce today that the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary GetSwift Limited have entered into a Heads of Agreement (the “HOA”) with law firm Phi Finney McDonald and Therium Capital Management (Australia) Pty Ltd. and Mr. Raffaele Webb (the “
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A conditional settlement agreement has been reached in the class action against GetSwift Limited (GetSwift) and Mr Joel Macdonald (Respondents) in the Federal Court of Australia Proceeding NSD580 of 2018.The settlement agreement was entered into on 13 July 2021 between the Representative Applicant, Mr Raffaele Webb, GetSwift, Mr Macdonald and GetSwift’s parent company, GetSwift Technologies Limited (
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NETZ #NETZ--Carbon Streaming Corporation (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce receipt of conditional approval for listing with the Neo Exchange Inc. (the “NEO Exchange”), a tier one Canadian stock exchange based in Toronto. On June 25, 2021, the NEO Exchange conditionally approved the Company’s application for the listing of its common shares (“
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN), (OTCQX: BRCHF), a leading provider of ultra-low power, high-performance artificial intelligence technology, today announced that it has retained Integrous Communications (“Integrous”) as its investor relations advisor. Integrous will lead BrainChip’s financial communications and strategic investor relations initiatives.
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Outside, the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, today announced the acquisition of Pinkbike and sister brands CyclingTips and Trailforks. The deal represents a significant expansion of Outside’s leadership position in cycling media and mobile mapping technology, and it adds an array of premium benefits and best-in-class content to Outside+
Can you land the catch of the day at the latest online pokie to land in the game lobby of Australia’s best online casino?SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Are you ready to reel in some big wins? There is a boat load of winnings at PlayCroco following the launch of Lucky Catch, a brand new pokie that launches on 21st July at Australia’s best online casino. Be sure to hold on to your fishing rod with both hands; when three, four or five Scatters splash on to the reels during the base game, 10, 15 and 20 Free Games are awarded respectively. But that’s not all, Free Games come with added Bursting Wilds.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Inova--iNova Pharmaceuticals, a company that markets and distributes a wide range of over-the-counter and prescription medicines in Australasia, Asia and Africa, has recently been recognised as one of the best places to work organisations in 2021. iNova achieved outstanding results in a number of assessment areas, and remains committed to using the feedback to continue fostering a culture where all employees can meaningfully contribute and reach their potential.
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: This replaces the announcement made at 12:32 pm CEST on 07/13/2021 due to the following corrections: corrections in the paragraph relating to TotalEnergies’ activities in Australia.Australia: TotalEnergies Enters Into an Infrastructure Agreement With GIP on Gladstone LNGTotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has completed a transaction with GIP Australia (GIP) in relation to the downstream facilities of the Gladstone LNG Project owned by its subsidiary Total GLNG Australia (TGA), for a consideration of more than US$ 750 million, with effective date January 1, 2021.
ABERDEEN, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SCF Partners (“SCF”) is pleased to announce its investment in Hydrasun Ltd. (“Hydrasun”), a provider of fluid and gas transfer equipment, services, and technology. Bob Drummond, CEO of the company since 2002, and the senior management team will continue to serve in their current roles and will maintain an ownership position in the business. Hydrasun, headquartered in Aberdeen and with locations in 5 countries, is a global market leader in the provision of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the oil and gas, industrial, renewables and hydrogen industries. The company, founded in 1976, has developed a skillset through decades of experience in the demanding environment of the offshore oil and gas industry that will also be needed to ensure the safe and reliable supply of emerging energy resources for the Energy Transition.
Nasdaq listing application follows Mawson’s reverse-merger onto the OTC Market in March 2021SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mawson Infrastructure Group (OTCQB:MIGI), a Digital Infrastructure provider with diversified operations across bitcoin mining and digital asset management, announces it has lodged a listing application to join the Nasdaq Capital Market.The listing of the company’s common shares on the NASDAQ remains subject to the approval of the NASDAQ and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements.
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AI--Panasas® and the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have announced a five-year strategic alliance to support medical and scientific research initiatives that deploy cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM). Cryo-EM is a powerful technique that lets researchers study high-resolution density maps of frozen-hydrated specimens of viruses, cellular structures and protein complexes that are maintained at cryogenic temperatures.
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has completed a transaction with GIP Australia (GIP) in relation to the downstream facilities of the Gladstone LNG Project owned by its subsidiary Total GLNG Australia (TGA), for a consideration of more than US$ 750 million, with effective date January 1, 2021.As part of this transaction, GIP will receive a throughput-based tolling fee calculated on TGA’s share of gas processed through the downstream facilities over a period of 15 years.
Delivering immersive experiences for the future of work, the Dialpad cloud communications platform is the one place for a truly unified communications experienceSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dialpad Inc., the industry leader in AI-powered communication and collaboration, today announced a truly unified approach to communications as a service. With the launch of Dialpad Meetings, the company is bringing its suite of products closer together across both business communications and customer engagement all on one unified, aesthetically cohesive platform with AI at its core.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Titomic Limited (ASX:TTT) is pleased to announce that as at the close of business on 9 July 2021, its wholly owned subsidiary Titomic USA, Inc has completed the acquisition of the business of Tri-D Dynamics Inc (‘Tri-D’) on the terms set out previously on 22 April 2021. The Tri-D acquisition is another milestone in the Titomic strategy to be a global solutions leader in additive manufacturing.
IEEE 802.11ah Solution Redefines IoT Connectivity with Fastest 8MHz Channel Throughput, Lowest Power Consumption and Smallest SizeSYDNEY & IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#80211ah--Morse Micro, a fabless semiconductor company reinventing Wi-Fi® for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the availability of Wi-Fi HaLow system-on-chip (SoC) and module samples to early access partners and key customers. These samples, combined with Morse Micro’s easy-to-use evaluation kits, give developers the opportunity to evaluate the market-leading throughput, power efficiency and extended range of the company’s Wi-Fi HaLow solutions.
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the release of the latest Australian Podcast Ranker. The Ranker provides insight into the Top 100 Podcasts as well as the Top 10 Publishers in Australia from 1 June through 30 June, 2021, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. A number of new entities appear in the Top 100 Podcast Ranker this reporting period including
Ms. Amy Lamparske joins JHX as Global Chief Digital Officer and VP of North America MarketingSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions, announced the appointment of Ms. Amy Lamparske as Global Chief Digital Officer and Vice President of North America Marketing.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 after market close on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Atlassian will host a webcast and conference call to discuss the financial results at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time. In conjunction with its earnings press release, Atlassian will post a shareholder letter to the Investor Relations section of its website at https://investors.atlassian.com/
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a leading driver for increased women’s economic participation, joined the Generation Equality Forum in Paris (June 30-July 2) through the “Drivers of Change” Program. 26 years after the Beijing Declaration, the Generation Equality Forum, convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, is the “most critical moment in a generation to invest in gender equality and accelerate momentum for women’s safety, leadership and economic opportunity
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) announced today that it has been awarded a 16-well contract with Woodside offshore Australia for semisubmersible, VALARIS DPS-1. The contract is expected to commence late in the first quarter or early in the second quarter of 2022 with an estimated duration of 300 days. About Valaris LimitedValaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) is the industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies. Operating a high-quality rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups, Valaris has experience operating in nearly every major offshore basin. Valaris maintains an unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on technology and innovation. Valaris Limited is a Bermuda exempted company (Bermuda No. 56245). To learn more, visit our website at www.valaris.com
Mawson to move to 100% ownership over timeSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc (OTCQB:MIGI) (“Mawson”), a digital Infrastructure provider with diversified operations across bitcoin mining and digital asset management, announces it has increased its ownership in Luna Squares LLC (“Luna Squares”) from 50% to 90%, with the remaining 10% subject to performance hurdles.The immediate acquisition of the additional 40% of Luna Squares cements Mawson’s ownership of this high-quality hosting and proprietary bitcoin mining facility in Georgia, USA.
Cyara’s Newly Released Solution Call Explorer Named Gold Globee for Test, Measurement and Monitoring InnovationREDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AutomatedTesting--Cyara announced today that The Globee® Awards, organizers of world’s premier business awards programs and business ranking lists, has named Cyara Call Explorer a winner in the 13th Annual 2021 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards. Cyara Call Explorer, which was released in April 2021, was selected as a Gold Globee winner in the “Test, Measurement and Monitoring Innovation” category.
Global, innovative rapid point-of-care diagnostic company plans expansion and commercialization of suite of diagnostic products following ASX IPOSARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ASX--Rapid, point-of-care (POC) diagnostics company, Lumos Diagnostics, today announced it has been admitted to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with trading commencing on July 5 after raising $63 million AUD in an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Lumos is a fully integrated developer and manufacturer of custom POC diagnostic tests, with corporate head offices in Melbourne, Australia and U.S. based R&D, commercial operations and manufacturing in both Florida and California.
New deal will enable the carrier to leverage SaaS technology for simplified processes and improved customer service ATLANTA & QUEBEC CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Claims--FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL), a leading provider of core systems for life, accident and health insurers globally, and Beneva, the largest mutual insurance company in Canada, have jointly announced a partnership agreement for Beneva to use the FINEOS Platform as its Group Benefits claims management solution for Disability, Life, AD&D, and Critical Illness. Beneva was created in July 2020 by La Capitale and SSQ Insurance joining forces.
Australian team reselected for another two-year contract.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cubic Corporation today announced Cubic Defence Australia has been reselected to deliver contracted civilian simulation support staff in development and delivery of local and distributed simulation-enabled training events for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The two-year contract, valued at approximately AUD $8 million, provides a wide range of simulation planning, technical support, and professional interactors to enhance RAN’s multisite synthetic training events at the Navy Synthetic Warfighting Centre (NSWC).
