U.S. Clinical Trial Commencement Anticipated in 1Q2023BRISBANE, Australia & EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anteris Technologies Ltd (ASX: AVR), a structural heart company developing DurAVR™, the world’s only balloon-expandable, 3D single-piece aortic valve shaped to mimic the native human valve, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conditionally approved the DurAVR™ Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV; TAVR) System for investigational device exemption (IDE) application to commence an Early Feasibility Study (EFS).
First-of-its-kind global network will enable improved patient access to advanced precision cancer care, provide leading edge infrastructure using the most-advanced imaging technology, and facilitate development of effective radiopharmaceutical therapies. WIESBADEN, Germany & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Centers for Precision Oncology (ICPO) Foundation and Melbourne-based PreMIT Pty Ltd (PreMIT), today announced a collaboration to develop a global network of Precision Oncology and Theranostics centers. Through their joint efforts, the parties intend to scale access to Radiomolecular Precision Oncology for cancer patients globally and to foster research & industry partnerships.
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, has signed a contract with the CUAVA Training Centre at the University of Sydney to deploy the CUAVA-2 CubeSat in low-Earth orbit in October 2023. CUAVA is the Australian Research Council Training Centre for CubeSats, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles, and their Applications. CUAVA is a partnership centered at the University of Sydney that aims to fundamentally change the capabilities and applications of CubeSats to create major commercial value with wide applications.
Telstra Super, Hesta, Hostplus, NGS, UniSuper and others bring total Series B funding to AU $170 million SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#80211ah--Morse Micro, a fabless semiconductor company reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced an AU $30 million top-up of its Series B funding. TelstraSuper, HESTA, Hostplus and NGS (managed by Blackbird Ventures) and UniSuper (managed by Uniseed) participated in the round.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have agreed to create the Juukan Gorge Legacy Foundation after signing a remedy agreement regarding the tragic destruction of two ancient rock shelters at Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in 2020. In accordance with the right to self-determination, the agreement reflects the desire of the Traditional Owners to create a foundation that supports the cultural, social, educational and economic aspirations of the group. The foundation, to be led and controlled by Traditional Owners, will also enable the delivery of broader benefits through commercial partnership opportunities.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Québec Nickel Corp. (CSE: QNI) (“Québec Nickel Corp.” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it is arranging a private placement of: (i) up to $5 million of units (each, a “Unit”), at a price of $0.20 per Unit; and (ii) up to $2 million of flow-through shares (each, a “FT Share”), at a price of $0.24 per FT Share, and up to $3 million Québec flow-through shares (each, a “
HONG KONG & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AsiaPacific--The 17th edition of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Asia Pacific Report, the regional real estate forecast jointly published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PwC highlights a downtick in investor sentiment due to concerns over the rising cost of debt, higher inflation, and a looming global recession. The report is based on a survey of 233 real estate professionals and 101 interviews with investors, developers, property company representatives, and lender brokers.
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto acknowledges the release of the Australian Federal Government’s response to the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia’s report into the destruction of rock shelters in Juukan Gorge on the land of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people (PKKP) in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said, “Since the tragic events of May 2020, we have been tirelessly focused on changing the way we engage and work in partnership with Indigenous communities, to protect and preserve cultural heritage. We acknowledge today’s announcement and will explore the government’s response to the report’s recommendations in detail, as we continue to strive to be the best partner we can be, and play an active role in ensuring heritage sites of exceptional significance are protected.”
Definitive amendment to Sale and Purchase Amendment Agreement entered into with Glencore International AG (“Glencore”) for the acquisition of the CSA Copper Mine (“CSA”) in New South Wales, Australia Consideration as originally agreed (US$1.1 billion plus 1.5% copper NSR) but payment terms amended to consist of: ‒ US$775m cash (with the ability to scale up to US$875m cash depending on PIPE demand) ‒ Up to US$100m of common equity ‒ US$75m deferred to be paid out of half the proceeds of any future equity raise ‒ US$75m contingent payment payable when copper averages &> US$4.25/lb for 18 continuous months over the Life of Mine (“LOM”) ‒ US$75m contingent payment payable when copper averages &> US$4.50/lb for 24 continuous months over the LOM ‒ 1.5% copper NSR
Definitive amendment to Sale and Purchase Amendment Agreement entered into with Glencore International AG (“Glencore”) for the acquisition of the CSA Copper Mine (“CSA”) in New South Wales, Australia Consideration amended to consist of: ‒ US$775m cash (with the ability to scale up to US$875m cash) ‒ Up to US$100m of common equity ‒ US$75m deferred to be paid out of half the proceeds of any future equity raise ‒ US$75m contingent payment payable when copper averages &> US$4.25/lb for 18 continuous months over the Life of Mine (“LOM”) ‒ US$75m contingent payment payable when copper averages &> US$4.50/lb for 24 continuous months over the LOM ‒ 1.5% copper NSR
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has proven the effectiveness of its low-carbon iron-making process using ores from its mines in Australia in a small-scale pilot plant in Germany, and is now planning the development of a larger-scale pilot plant to further assess its potential to help decarbonise the steel value chain. The process, known as BioIron™, uses raw biomass instead of metallurgical coal as a reductant and microwave energy to convert Pilbara iron ore to metallic iron in the steelmaking process. BioIron™ has the potential to support near-zero CO
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc.’s (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) President and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell J. Krebs, will participate in the Scotiabank Mining Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Additionally, Coeur’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas S. Whelan, will participate in the Bank of America Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
In Recognition of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Mary Kay Shares External Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts to Unlock the Potential of Women Entrepreneurs Everywhere.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Kay Inc., an ardent advocate of women’s economic empowerment and gender equality, marks Women’s Entrepreneurship Day today by reaffirming its global commitment to women entrepreneurs through external efforts and partnerships focused on elevating and advancing women entrepreneurship.
Xylem Water Heroes Academy Spotlighting Five Inspiring Football and Water Projects in Cities Around The WorldWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#LetsSolveWater--Manchester City Football Club’s global community program, Cityzens Giving, and global water technology leader, Xylem (NYSE: XYL) are calling on football fans to vote for their top project as the Water Heroes Academy returns for a second year. From November 22 to December 5, fans from around the world can vote for one of five new football and water projects from young leaders working to tackle global water issues in Buenos Aires, Cape Coast, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, and Mexico City.
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto is building on its more than 50 years of work to help create thriving and resilient communities across Western Australia with a A$250 million commitment to the State Government’s new Resources Community Investment Initiative. The initiative announced by Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan MLA today provides a platform for direct contributions from resources companies to iconic infrastructure projects in the community that will make Western Australia an even better place to live.
Positions Deel as market leader in the global payroll, human capital management spaceSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deel has completed its $AU 121M acquisition of APAC-based payroll and HCM company PayGroup Limited. PayGroup is now part of Deel, a private San Francisco-based payroll company, and has been delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange. Initiated in July 2022, the acquisition’s completion makes Deel a true leader in the global payroll and human capital management (HCM) space. It furthers Deel’s mission of helping millions of people work for the best companies in the world.
TEL AVIV, Israel & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Azura Ophthalmics Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new therapeutic class of Ophthalmic Keratolytics for ocular surface diseases, today announced that members of management will present at BTIG’s Ophthalmology Day 2022, being held on November 29, and at the Piper Sandler 34th Annual Healthcare Conference, being held from November 29 through December 1. The Azura management team will also be available for 1X1 investor meetings.
Asserts News Corp’s Fundamental Value Is At Least $34 Per Share Given Its Exceptional Assets and Operating BusinessesBelieves Special Committee Must Evaluate All Paths to Maximizing Value for ShareholdersIssues Presentation That Details Valuation Analysis and Outlines Multiple Alternatives, Including a Tax-Free Separation of Digital Real Estate and a Separation of Dow JonesNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Irenic Capital Management, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Irenic” or “we”) today announced that it has sent the below letter to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWSA, NWS) and released a detailed presentation, which can be downloaded above.
New Analyses Presented on the Effect of Baseline Severity and Duration of Current Episode of Hair Loss on Scalp Hair RegrowthMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$CNCE #Alopecia--Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNCE) today announced the presentation of data from its THRIVE-AA1 Phase 3 clinical trial during the 12th World Congress for Hair Research. The presentation highlights THRIVE-AA1 study results evaluating Concert’s investigational oral medicine deuruxolitinib (CTP-543) in adult patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that results in patchy or complete scalp hair loss. The World Congress presentation includes new analyses from THRIVE‑AA1 showing the effect of deuruxolitinib on regrowth of scalp hair based on disease severity and duration of current episode of hair loss. The data are being presented by Brett King, M.D., Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine and clinical investigator of THRIVE-AA1.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$photos #Dreamstime--Dreamstime, the world’s largest stock photo community, announces that it will not accept images or footage from the Qatar World Cup in its editorial section. The agency explains that well-documented human rights concerns and the migrant workers’ status and conditions in Qatar have led to the decision to boycott this year’s top sports event.
Company places expanded emphasis on bringing its award-winning Human Experience (HX) platform to the Asia-Pacific regionLONDON & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forsta, a leading global provider of market research, customer experience (CX), and employee experience (EX) technology, today announced that Henry Pooley has been appointed Managing Director for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, signalling a more significant focus on the region going forward.
NEW YORK & SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, and Spirit Super, an Australian industry super fund, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Australia’s GeelongPort Pty Limited (“GeelongPort”). GeelongPort is Victoria’s second largest port located approximately 75 kilometers southwest of Melbourne within Victoria’s largest regional city, Geelong. Under the terms of the agreement, Stonepeak, on behalf of its managed funds and accounts, will hold a majority 70% interest in the entity and Spirit Super will have a 30% stake.
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PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vitruvian, an in-home, paradigm-shifting, strength and personal training platform, has been selected by TIME for its 2022 Best Inventions list which features 200 extraordinary innovations changing lives. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields—such as the electric vehicle industry, green energy, and the metaverse. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.
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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patrys Limited (ASX: PAB, “Patrys” or the “Company”), a therapeutic antibody development company, has announced the appointment of Dr. Charmaine Gittleson as the Chairman of the Board of Directors – a highly respected and experienced global biotechnology leader. Dr. Gittleson is the former Chief Medical Officer of CSL Limited with more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical development in the USA and Australia. Dr. Gittleson’s expertise spans many aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, from drug development and clinical research through to strategic planning and executive management. Dr Gittleson has been involved in drug development programs across a wide range of different therapeutic areas, and has successfully worked with regulators in key markets such as the US, EU, Asia Pacific, Japan and South America.
Dive Into Mabinogi's Improved New Milletian Experience With The “NEXT: New Beast” Update On November 17LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#mabinogi--Mabinogi, Nexon’s free-to-play fantasy MMORPG, begins the winter season with two meaningful events. Entitled “NEXT,” these two-part game updates include overhauled character growth, faster and more convenient leveling, plus revised tutorials and UI improvements during November, and the introduction of Arcana talents in December!
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Triton Digital®, the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries, announced today the release of the latest Australian Podcast Ranker. The Ranker provides insight into the Top 150 Podcasts as well as the Top 150 Australian-Made Podcasts, the Top Publishers in Australia, and the Top Sales Representatives in Australia from 1 October through 31 October 2022, as measured by Triton’s Podcast Metrics measurement service. The month of October had 72.2M downloads.
Asana recognized for goal-oriented approach that drives greater enterprise adoptionSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Asana, Inc. (NYSE: ASAN) (LTSE: ASAN), a leading work management platform for organizations, was named a Leader by independent research firm Forrester in its report: The Forrester Wave™: Collaborative Work Management Tools, Q4 2022. Forrester evaluated 13 collaborative work management platforms and tools against 30 criteria across three categories, including current offering, strategy, and market presence. Asana received the highest possible score of 5.0 in 10 criteria, including integration capabilities, marketplace availability, execution roadmap, and supporting products and services.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo LLC (GMO), a global investment manager, has released its initial net zero targets and transition plan. In October 2021, GMO became a signatory of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM) and committed to reducing GMO investment portfolios’ net emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner, in line with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. GMO believes that climate change poses critical risks for the companies and countries in which it invests and that the net zero pledge will help to improve long-term investment outcomes for GMO clients.
