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Brambles’ 2022 Sustainability Review: On Track to Deliver on Its 2025 Targets

The company continues to improve efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts through industry collaboration and an ambitious science-based decarbonization roadmapATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brambles, the global supply chain solutions company operating in approximately 60 countries through the CHEP brand, has released its annual Sustainability Review, which reports on its material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and achievements for the financial year ending June 30, 2022.

UiPath Appoints Lee Hawksley to Lead Company’s Asia Pacific and Japan Region

Experienced Twilio and Salesforce executive joins enterprise automation leader to accelerate innovation and drive business transformation and growthNEW YORK & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a leading enterprise automation software company, today announced Lee Hawksley has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific and Japan, effective November 2022. A seasoned executive with more than 20 years’ experience in leadership and senior management roles in the technology industry across all of Asia, Hawksley has a track record in leading hyper-growth sales, go-to-market operations, and developing new markets. He will report directly to UiPath Chief Business Officer Chris Weber.

Sayona Quebec Launches Prefeasibility Study for Lithium Carbonate Production

Study to evaluate completion of the lithium carbonate plant at North American LithiumSpodumene concentrate production at North American Lithium remains targeted for H1 2023 with revenue potential in Q3 2023BELMONT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”, “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that Sayona Quebec, owned 75% by Sayona Mining (“Sayona”) (ASX: SYA) and 25% by Piedmont, has launched a prefeasibility study (“PFS”) for lithium carbonate production at its North American Lithium (“NAL”) operation in Quebec.

Napier Welcomes Industry Leader Julian Clarke to Lead Its Global Corporate Development

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Napier, a global end-to-end intelligent compliance platform and provider of advanced financial crime risk management solutions, has announced the appointment of Julian Clarke as its new Global Head of Corporate Development. In his new role, Clarke is set to work closely with Napier’s CEO, Greg Watson, to develop a robust strategy for the firm’s global third-party distribution, including partnerships and alliances.
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Leading Australian Recruitment Platform Selects Boomi to Speed Talent Searches

LiveHire joins leading companies around the globe in selecting Boomi’s category-leading and Gold Globee Award®-winning integration platform as a service (iPaaS) for better business outcomesBoomi’s platform helps enable LiveHire’s global expansion while delivering more timely and cost-effective integration options to suit clients’ unique talent acquisition needsCHESTERBROOK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™

Register now: Civil Society Shaping Public Health – A Global AHF Dialog

Join AHF virtually for a C20 Side Event – A Global Public Health Convention for the 21st Century on Oct. 5, 2022, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (WITA or UTC +8)Click here to registerNUSA DUA, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Civil 20 (C20) Summit 2022 starts tomorrow in Indonesia, where AHF will host an exhibition booth and interactive in-person and virtual C20 Side Event – a Global Public Health Convention for the 21st Century

Fortune Minerals Extends Option to Acquire the Alberta Refinery Site for the NICO Critical Minerals Project

Company is working with Haywood Securities to secure funding to advance the NICO ProjectLONDON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Cobalt--Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to announce that, due to the current economic and capital market volatility, it has secured an additional extension to the option to purchase the JFSL Field Services ULC (“

XPEL Acquires Assets of Australian-Based Distributor

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL) (the “Company”), a global provider of protective films and coatings, today announced the acquisition of the paint protection film business of Car Care Products Australia, a distributor of automotive protective films serving Australia. Car Care Products Australia will remain in business selling its non-paint protection film products.Mat Moreau, Senior Vice President, Sales and Product of XPEL, stated, “Australia is a great market for us and one we think we can develop greatly. We’re excited to begin serving our customers in Australia directly and to increase our investment in the market for their benefit.”

AECOM selected to deliver first major works package for Melbourne Airport Rail as part of the Sunshine Systems Alliance consortium

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been selected as part of a preferred consortium to deliver a major package of work for the Melbourne Airport Rail project, a new rail connection between central Melbourne and Melbourne Airport that will greatly enhance connectivity in and beyond Victoria, Australia. The consortium has formed the Sunshine Systems Alliance, and includes AECOM, KBR, Alstom, John Holland, CPB Contractors, Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line, and Rail Projects Victoria.

Wisk Unveils World’s First Self-Flying, Four-Seat, All-Electric, Vertical Takeoff and Landing Air Taxi

Wisk’s 6th Generation air taxi - the most advanced in the world - is designed to meet and exceed rigorous commercial safety standards, making it one of the safest systems in aviationGeneration 6 represents the first-ever candidate for FAA certification of an autonomous, passenger-carrying eVTOL air taxiAutonomous flight with human oversight, industry-leading accessibility design, and an environmentally-conscious approach makes Wisk’s 6th Generation air taxi accessible, affordable, and sustainable

Rio Tinto calls for resignation of Energy Resources of Australia Chairman

MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has requested the resignation of Energy Resources of Australia’s (ERA) Chairman Peter Mansell to allow for board renewal and introduce new perspectives to address the material cost and schedule overruns on the critical Ranger rehabilitation project in Australia’s Northern Territory.Following announcement of the cost and schedule overruns in February 2022, Rio Tinto has sought to work constructively with ERA’s Independent Board Committee (IBC) to find a funding solution to meet its rehabilitation obligations. This included engaging for several months on an interim entitlement offer that was deferred by the IBC in July 2022 when its proposed terms failed to obtain major shareholder support.

Zoetis Announces the Completion of its Acquisition of Jurox, a Leading Provider of Livestock and Companion Animal Products

Increases Zoetis’ range of products, with potential for greater global expansionProvides future growth opportunities, manufacturing capacity, and insights into Australian animal health marketStrengthens Zoetis’ anaesthetic portfolio with addition of Alfaxan®, a leading anaesthetic for companion animalsPARSIPPANY, N.J. & RUTHERFORD, New South Wales, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$ZTS #animalhealth

Janus Henderson Announces Changes to Board of Directors

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG, “Janus Henderson”, “the Company”) today announced several upcoming retirements from the Company's Board of Directors. Richard Gillingwater, Chair of the Board, will retire effective 31 December 2022, and non-executive directors Lawrence (Larry) Kochard and Jeffrey (Jeff) Diermeier will retire effective 3 November 2022. The Company also announced the appointments of Alison Quirk, Anne Sheehan, and John Cassaday as independent non-executive directors, effective 3 November 2022. The Company will announce Richard's successor in due course.

Chevron Delivers First Offset-Paired LNG Cargo

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced that its subsidiary, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Singapore Branch) (Chevron), has safely delivered its first shipment of offset-paired liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo. Greenhouse gas emissions for the cargo, from the Gorgon Project off the northwest coast of Western Australia, will be fully offset via the retirement of high-quality nature-based and energy efficiency offsets in Cambodia, Indonesia and Nepal.

Nickel 28 Files Fiscal Q2 Financial Statements

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NKL #mining--Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (“Nickel 28” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) has released its results for the quarter ended July 31, 2022. “During the quarter, Ramu continued its strong production results and remained one of the lowest cost nickel mines in the world,” stated Anthony Milewski, the Company’s Chairman. “Ramu sales continue to be slower than expected, however nickel and cobalt prices remain elevated.”

Asia Pacific Air Treatment Market Report 2022-2028: Burgeoning Incidents of Chronic Health Issues due to Air Pollution Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Asia Pacific Air Treatment Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Type and Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The air treatment market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow from US$1,964.85 million in 2021 to US$2,822.13 million by 2028; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.3% from 2021 to 2028.Air pollution is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across the region. China is the world's fastest-growing and largest developing country, and it reports one of the highest air pollution-related mortality rates in the world due to the worsening air pollution levels. In 2019, ambient particulate matter pollution was ranked as the fourth-leading cause of the loss of years of life among people in China.

Australia Regenerative Medicine Market Report 2022: Expanding Healthcare Infrastructure and Increasing Evolution in the Pharmaceutical Sector Drives Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Regenerative Medicine Market, By Type, By Application, By End User, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Australia regenerative medicine market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, 2023-2027. The market growth can be attributed to the expanding healthcare infrastructure and increasing evolution in the pharmaceutical sector to design advanced drugs. Besides, increasing research & development activities to advance pharmaceutical products and find curative therapies for unknown diseases are contributing to the growth of Australia regenerative medicine market.

Propanc Biopharma Targets Pancreatic & Ovarian Cancers for PRP Clinical Studies with Combined Markets to Reach Over $14.3 Billion by 2027

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (OTC Pink: PPCB) (“Propanc” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel cancer treatments for patients suffering from recurring and metastatic cancer, today announced that Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder, Dr Julian Kenyon, MD, MB, ChB, explains why pancreatic and ovarian cancers are selected as the primary target therapeutic indications for planned PRP human studies. According to Dr Kenyon, target indications were selected based on

Australia Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services Market Report 2022-2027 Featuring Major Players - Paypal, Afterpay, Zippay, OpenPay, Payright, BPay, Payment Express, Bpoint, POLi, & Stripe - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Buy Now Pay Later Services Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Due to the economic consequences of COVID-19, consumers are less likely to spend their money on apparel and accessories, with many people expecting a continual decline in household income in the coming months. As a result, many companies are struggling to make sales and the 'buy-now, pay-later' (BNPL) model has been increasingly popular.

Response to Energy Resources of Australia’s independent valuation report

MELBOURNE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto notes the independent valuation report released by Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) on 26 September 2022, to determine a valuation of the company as it seeks to address material cost and schedule overruns on the critical Ranger rehabilitation project in Australia’s Northern Territory. Rio Tinto understands the long-term opposition the Traditional Owners, the Mirarr People, have to further mining development on their country and acknowledges the statement of the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation

ExtrasJar Selects EML Payments To Disrupt Health Insurance In Australia

BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) is helping ExtrasJar to create a more flexible, customer-centric insurance industry and empower Australian consumers to choose their provider and switch insurance expenses into investments, giving instant access to funds at the time of health and pet treatments. ExtrasJar strives to ensure customers avoid restrictive limits seen in the wider insurance industry and steps in so that consumers do not miss out on any additional benefit entitlements. By partnering with EML Payments, the ExtrasJar team can offer their consumers a more flexible, reliable and secure way to make the most of their pet and health insurance.

Mainstay Medical Announces Publication of Three-Year Patient Outcomes Data from ReActiv8-B Clinical Trial Demonstrating Long-Term Efficacy of ReActiv8® Restorative Neurostimulation™

Data continue to show compelling efficacy and safety, including improvement on all key measures of pain and disability, as compared to the one-year and two-year study results DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mainstay Medical Holdings plc today announced the publication of the three-year patient outcomes data from its pivotal ReActiv8-B clinical trial. The data, published in the journal of the International Neuromodulation Society,

HSBC and Nova Credit Launch Partnership to Offer Customers Borderless International Credit Checking

Following a successful deployment in Singapore, HSBC Ventures invests in Nova Credit to further accelerate the roll-out of Credit Passport® worldwideNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nova Credit, the world’s leading consumer-permissioned credit bureau, today announced that it has partnered with HSBC to provide the bank with global access to its cross-border credit data product, Credit Passport®, creating more opportunities for credit access to cross-border customers across the globe. This partnership will allow HSBC to access the translated credit history of new-to-country consumers as part of their credit applications, upon their permission. This innovative solution will enable the bank to make more real-time application approvals responsibly and at a greater scale. The first deployment, with HSBC Singapore

Azura Ophthalmics Provides Update on AZR-MD-001 Phase 2 Clinical Program Targeting Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Receives IND clearance for Phase 2b program in U.S.Topline data from ongoing Phase 2b clinical trial to be reported in Q4 2022TEL 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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its Phase 2 clinical study protocol of AZR-MD-001 in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). AZR-MD-001 is currently being studied in an ongoing multi-center Phase 2b clinical trial and topline data is expected in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Arizona Sonoran Doubles Global Leachable Resource Inventory and Declares Maiden Mineral Resources at Parks/Salyer of 2.92 Billion Pounds at 1.015% Cu

Company declares maiden Inferred mineral resources of 143.6 million tons at 1.015% Cu at Parks/Salyer for 1.46 million tons of contained copperInferred mineral resources of:Leachable: 2.46 Billion pounds of 1.066% total soluble copperPrimary Sulphide: 0.45 Billion pounds at 0.804% total copperInferred Resources at Parks/Salyer are comprised of oxide, enriched and primary mineral zones; the oxides and enriched material is considered amenable to heap leach processing methods

New Global Survey from Yubico finds 59% of Employees Still Rely on Username and Password as Primary Method to Authenticate Their Accounts

To kickoff Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Yubico brings top industry leaders together to reveal state of enterprise securitySANTA CLARA, Calif. & STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#2FA--In light of recent phishing-based cyberattacks and in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today shared the results of its inaugural State of Global Enterprise Authentication Survey 2022

Sensormatic Solutions by Johnson Controls Predicts the Top Busiest Shopping Days in Asia Pacific for the 2022 Year-End Shopping Season

Sensormatic Solutions’ full predictions include top busiest year-end shopping days globally, including Asia Pacific markets such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, and South KoreaChristmas will be the busiest day in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea, with Boxing Day in Australia and New ZealandAs a leader of retail industry, Sensormatic Solutions empowers retailers to drive the best decisions with the power of data analytics

Foxtel Group to Become Exclusive Destination for WWE® in Australia

Partnership Marks New Chapter With the Foxtel Group Becoming the Exclusive Destination for WWE® Content in AustraliaBINGE to Become New Streaming Home of WWE Network in AustraliaFoxtel to Launch a Dedicated 24/7 WWE Channel Including All Premium Live Events With Major Events Also Showcased on FOX8STAMFORD, Conn.STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Foxtel Group and WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced a major new multi-year partnership that will see Foxtel Group’s portfolio of entertainment brands become the home of WWE in Australia.

IperionX Selects Virginia for America’s First 100% Recycled, Low Carbon Titanium Metal Facility

IperionX is pleased to announce that Halifax County, Virginia, is the preferred location for the development of its first commercial scale 100% recycled, low carbon titanium metal powder operation (“Titanium Demonstration Facility”).The Titanium Demonstration Facility will be the first titanium metal operation using 100% recycled titanium metal scrap as raw material feedstock in the U.S., and is a critical step in advancing IperionX’s ambition to re-shore an all-American source of low carbon titanium metal.

Owl Labs, the Immersive Technology Leader, Brings Its Collaborative Technology to Launch in Australia

First AI-powered, 360-degree video conference solution lands in Australia to foster collaboration and inclusion in hybrid work environmentsSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CES2021--Owl Labs, the first company to build AI-powered, 360-degree video conferencing solutions, has today announced its launch in Australia, with the Meeting Owl® Pro device, as the company continues to increase its presence across the APAC region to bring distributed teams together for more effective work.

Get Paid to Travel?! Deel Offers “Social Media Nomad” Dream Job Down Under

Paid content creator role to showcase the possibilities unlocked through flexible, remote workThe fastest-growing solution for global HR, Deel is hiring a social media expert to travel and capture content in Australia and New Zealand.The nomad will travel in a fully-equipped van, documenting the entire experience, for six months.Deel will cover the cost of food, housing (furnished van), wifi, travel, gas and parking. The company will also reimburse work-related expenses required to capture content and offer eligibility for Deel’s total rewards program, featuring wellness & development perks.

Gradiant Awarded Over $30M in September for New Contracts to Serve the World’s Essential Industries

Industrial clients around the world are using Gradiant’s full-technology stack to bring sustainability into their supply chainBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gradiant, a global water solutions provider, announced a slate of contract awards totaling more than $30 million. The awards are for unique clients in seven contracts secured in September alone for multi-national corporations (headquartered) in semiconductors (Singapore), industrial protective equipment (Australia), food & beverage (Belgium and United States), pharmaceuticals (India), and infrastructure (Australia). Gradiant will deploy a range of solutions in advanced water and wastewater to enable these industrial clients to meet sustainability goals, reduce operational costs, and ensure business continuity.

New Accenture Report Finds Growing Appetite Among Travelers and Businesses for Technology-Based Solutions at International Borders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) finds two-thirds of international travelers and import/export traders surveyed are supportive of borders, immigration, and customs agencies deploying existing and emerging technology solutions to improve operations in the movement of people and goods. In addition, three-quarters (75%) of respondents agreed that border processes will look dramatically different by 2030.

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