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MapleStory M Third Anniversary Culminates in Massive Update With New Angelic Buster Character and In-Game Celebration Events

Update adds the Angelic Buster Mega Burning Event, new Character Growth Event, and special rewardsLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#3rdAnniversary--MapleStory M, the free-to-play mobile MMORPG for iOS and Android, is continuing its third anniversary celebration with the introduction of Angelic Buster and a host of events for players to enjoy. Born as a disgraced Nova without a tail or magic, Angelic Buster inherited the powers of Eskalade, an ancient dragon residing inside an ancient relic of Pantheon. Equipped with a dragon shaped arm cannon, known as Soul Shooter, Angelic Buster is able to blast waves of enemies with ease. In her second slot, this Nova Pirate holds on to the power of Eskalade in a special ring, known as Soul Ring, transforming her into Angelic Buster and allowing her to use her special skills. New characters between levels 3 and 120 can level up to two additional bonus levels each time they level up through the Mega Burning event.

EML Awarded Northern Ireland Government Tender For AU$273million Economic Stimulus Solution

EML partners with Mastercard for a major COVID-19-related fiscal stimulus programme to benefit the people of Northern Ireland. BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EML Payments (ASX: EML) (S&P/ASX 200) is delighted to win a tender to disburse an AU$273million economic stimulus boost to the citizens of Northern Ireland through Mastercard prepaid cards. The new High Street Scheme (HSS) will provide everyone resident in Northern Ireland, aged 18 and over, with a prepaid card worth £100 to spend in local businesses. It follows the innovative, world-first card-based stimulus solution that EML and Mastercard developed for the Government of Jersey in 2020.

Janus Henderson Group plc Reports Second Quarter 2021 Diluted EPS of US$0.79, or US$1.16 on an Adjusted Basis

Solid long-term investment performance, with 66% and 63% of assets under management (‘AUM’) outperforming relevant benchmarks on a three- and five-year basis, respectively, as at 30 June 2021Second quarter 2021 operating income was US$225.0 million; second quarter 2021 adjusted operating income of US$269.3 million increased 95% compared to the same period a year agoAUM of US$427.6 billion increased 6% compared to the prior quarter, reflecting positive markets partially offset by net outflows of US$(2.5) billion

Catch.com.au to Digitally Transform Supply Chain with Blue Yonder

Leading Australian online retailer looks to enhance warehouse and labor operations as it prepares for opening of second fulfilment centreVICTORIA, Australia & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AI--Catch.com.au, one of Australia’s leading online retailers, has selected Blue Yonder’s cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) and labor management solution to support its high-volume e-commerce business. Open Sky Group
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Capstone Generated Record Operating Cash Flow of $110 Million in Q2 2021; Net Cash Grows to $172 Million With Zero Drawn Long-Term Debt

(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise specified)VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$CS #CS--Capstone Mining Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) today announced production and financial results for the three (“Q2 2021”) and six months ended June 30, 2021 (“2021 YTD”). Copper production totaled 43.3 million pounds at consolidated C1 cash costs1 of $1.91 per payable pound of copper produced. Link HERE

James Hardie Industries Releases First Global Sustainability Report

The World Leader in High-Performance Building Solutions Details Sustainability Strategy and Progress, including Reduction in Greenhouse Gas IntensityEstablishes Commitment to Building Sustainable CommunitiesSYDNEY--(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, has released its first global sustainability report. James Hardie’s 2021 Sustainability Report,

FOX News Channel Reigns as Top-Rated Network in Both Total Day and Primetime Viewers in All of Basic Cable in July

FNC’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” “Hannity,” “The Five” and “The Ingraham Angle” Comprise Highest-Rated Programs for the Month“Gutfeld!” Dominates Cable News, Outpaces Broadcast and Cable Late Night Programs as well as Every CNN OfferingCNN’s “New Day” Finishes July as Lowest-Rated Cable News Show, Posting its Least-Watched Month Since 2014NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FOX News Channel (FNC) completed the month of July as the most-watched network in all of basic cable, sweeping the competition in total day and primetime total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. Between 8-11 PM/ET, FNC delivered 2.1 million viewers, 333,000 in the 25-54 demographic, and 199,000 with A18-49. In total day, FNC garnered 1.2 million viewers, 201,000 with the key 25-54 demo and 120,000 with A18-49. The network also claimed eight of the top 10 cable news programs in overall viewers, 14 of the top 17 with A25-54 and comprised 61 of the top 100 cable telecasts for the month.

Cyara Announces the Opening of the 2021 CXcellence Awards for Customer Success, Innovation and Achievement

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AutomatedCXAssurance--Cyara, provider of the award-winning Automated CX Assurance Platform today announced the details surrounding its second annual Cyara CXcellence Awards. Also known as the Smileys, these awards recognize Cyara customers and partners who have demonstrated exemplary commitments to customer experience (CX) and DevOps best practices and innovations.

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Novamera Closes $5 Million Series A Financing to Advance Its Precision Mining Solution – Sustainable Mining by Drilling

OAKVILLE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#NovameraInc--Novamera Inc. (“Novamera” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed its $5 million Series A financing round (the “Financing”). BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation Venture Fund was the lead investor and Chrysalix Venture Capital also participated with a follow-on investment through the Chrysalix RoboValley Fund. In addition, management and other private investors participated.

Academy of Marketing Science Mary Kay Doctoral Dissertation Awards Announced at 2021 Annual Conference

The Mary Kay-Sponsored Doctoral Dissertation Awards provide grants to doctoral students furthering their professional and educational aspirations in marketing-related fieldsDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Kay Inc., a leading corporate advocate of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, continued its decades-long support of education and research with the announcement of the 2021 winners of the Mary Kay Doctoral Dissertation and Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Awards at the Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) Annual Conference held virtually last month. For more than 25 years, the global beauty company has awarded these annual grants to provide doctoral candidates in marketing the opportunity to showcase their successfully defended dissertations in front of their peers. Finalists are selected based on their final presentations at the AMS Annual Conference.

IoT Pioneer Wiliot Secures $200 Million Investment Round Led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2

With SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 backing, Wiliot will accelerate its mission to create a new era of IoT where intelligence and connectivity are brought to trillions of products that move through global supply chains – from crates, packaging, and pallets to clothes, medicine, and perishable goods.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wiliot, the Sensing as a Service company and Internet of Things (IoT) technology leader whose self-powered, stamp-sized computer is changing the relationship between manufacturers and their products, announced today it received $200 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2

Asia Pacific Spending on IT, Business Services Exceeds US $3B in a Quarter for First Time

Both cloud-based and traditional managed services at record quarterly highsSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$III #AsaService--Asia Pacific’s spending on IT and business services surpassed US $3 billion for the first time in a quarter, with record levels of spending in Q2 for both cloud-based and traditional managed services, according to the latest state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG

King River Capital announces first close of Fund 2

Announces first exit from Fund 1, with Sentropy Technologies to merge with DiscordSYDNEY & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--King River Capital (King River), the leading technology-focused venture capital firm with offices in Sydney and the US, today announces the successful first close of its second fund (KRC Fund 2), securing commitments of US$95million. KRC Fund 2 investors include numerous technology entrepreneurs and leaders from companies such as Xero, AfterPay, Mirror, and Palantir, reflecting King River’s strong network of relationships across the industry in both Australia and the US. Other investors include leading institutions and family offices such as Ariadne Australia, Belfer Management and Marinya Capital. The firm is expecting full participation in Fund 2 from existing Fund 1 investors.

BC Works (Kitimat) smelter reduces production following strike

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has begun reducing production at its BC Works aluminium smelter in Kitimat, Canada due to a strike initiated by the Unifor Local 2301 union after negotiations failed to reach a new collective labour agreement. Production will be reduced to around 35 per cent of the smelter’s 432,000 tonne annual capacity, so that it can safely be operated by staff and employees required under an essential services order granted by the BC Labour Relations Board.

Global Urolithiasis Management Devices Industry (2020 to 2027) - Market Trajectory & Analytics - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Urolithiasis Management Devices - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Urolithiasis Management Devices estimated at US$1.5 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$2.1 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2020-2027.

Rio Tinto signs groundbreaking renewable energy agreement in Madagascar

FORT DAUPHIN, Madagascar--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dauphin, Southern Madagascar. This project, which uses solar and wind energy, will significantly contribute towards Rio Tinto’s operations in Madagascar achieving its carbon neutral objective by 2023. The project is part of a broader initiative to reduce the ilmenite mine’s environmental footprint which includes programmes that focus on emissions reduction, waste and water management, carbon sequestration, ecological restoration and reforestation.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Glen Riddell Chief Executive Officer of Berkley Re Australia

Tony Piper to Transition into the Role of ChairmanGREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Glen Riddell, chief executive officer of Berkley Re Asia, to the additional role of chief executive officer of Berkley Re Australia. The appointment is effective December 31, 2021. Tony Piper will continue as chief executive officer of Berkley Re Australia until that time, when he will transition into the role of chairman of the operating unit.

B&W Continues Asia-Pacific Growth With $11 Million in Power Plant Emissions Control Contracts

AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$BW #cleanenergy--Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that it has entered into two contracts to design and supply advanced technologies to achieve reduced emissions and generate cleaner energy at a power plant in Asia. The total value of the contracts is more than $11 million.B&W will upgrade the plant’s existing combustion equipment, supplying a B&W AireJet

Arizona Sonoran Appoints Rita Adiani as SVP Strategy and Corporate Development

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#arizona--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging private US-based copper developer and producer, today announces the appointment of Rita Adiani as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development. Ms. Adiani is currently based in London and will join the rest of the team in the Arizona Corporate office later this year.

SpeeDx Launch Solution for SARS-CoV-2 Variant Analysis

Extending patented mutation detection technology to address emerging COVID-19 variants of concern  SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#COVID19--SpeeDx Pty. Ltd., a developer of innovative molecular diagnostic solutions, have launched a new product line of research reagents to support reflex variant analysis for circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC). The rapid development of PlexPrime® SARS-CoV-2 Genotyping* tests will support investigations and monitoring of the range of emerging and circulating SARS-CoV-2 VOC that have been linked to increased transmissibility, reduced vaccine efficacy, or other characteristics that may require specific public health actions.

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Plentiful Treasure, Asgard Deluxe, Miami Jackpots and Sparky 7 make the list, but have you played them all?SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Have you played the best online pokies of 2021? The team behind PlayCroco, Australia’s best online casino, have listed the four most fun and thrilling pokies to have launched so far this year and you must try them all. Taking top spot is Plentiful Treasure, an Asian-themed pokie straight from the casino floor. Second place goes to Asgard Deluxe which sees players enter Valhalla and with the help of the gods land some truly big wins. Third is Miami Jackpots, which takes players straight to Ocean Drive.

Victoria Estella Perry Named Brand President of Petal + Pup

Philip Scarff to Remain Onboard to Ensure a Smooth TransitionSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--a.k.a. Brands (the “Company”; “a.k.a.”), a global platform that is pioneering a new approach to direct-to-consumer fashion, today announced the appointment of Victoria Estella Perry to Brand President of Petal + Pup, effective August 3, 2021. In this role, Perry will lead the strategic growth of the Australian-based, digitally native brand, focused on young women’s fashion. Perry will be based in San Francisco and will report to Jill Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer, a.k.a. Brands.

Cyara Receives TMC 2021 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award

Cyara’s Automated CX Assurance Platform Honored for Exceptional Innovation and Ability to Ensure and Improve Customer Experience & Communication Capabilities REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyara, provider of the leading Automated Customer Experience (CX) Assurance Platform, today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the Cyara Automated CX Assurance Platform as a 2021 Communications Solutions Product of the Year

Wipro launches FieldX, after sales and service solution on ServiceNow

NEW YORK & BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AR--Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today launched FieldX, a cloud-based end-to-end digital service lifecycle automation solution built on ServiceNow’s Now Platform®. Using FieldX, manufacturing organizations can enhance and scale-up their after-sales customer service operations while reducing costs.

MapleStory’s Neo: Light's Wrath Update Unveils New Boss Seren and Hotel Arcus Questline

Uncover the clues of the ancient gods in a new level 270 area, new Boss Seren, ongoing Neo Castle Event and more! LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#MapleStory--MapleStory, the iconic free-to-play global MMORPG from Nexon, has launched Neo: Light’s Wrath, Part Two of the massive summer content update that offers all new desert area, Hotel Arcus, offering new quests available to players level 270 and above. The Neo: Light’s Wrath update also adds the new Boss Seren and continues the Neo Castle, Tera Burning and Burning World Events.

Unrivaled Threat Intelligence and Protection Comes to the APAC Region with Flashpoint-Cybermerc Partnership

CANBERRA, Australia & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ITsecurity--Flashpoint, the globally trusted leader in actionable threat intelligence, today announces a partnership with the Australian threat intelligence services provider Cybermerc. The partnership features a joint solution making Flashpoint’s advanced threat intelligence available in Cybermerc service offerings and acts as a valuable enrichment source fused into Cybermerc Aushield Defend—Australia’s chosen national threat investigation and sharing platform.

Montrose Environmental Group’s ECT2 Subsidiary Announces Five-Year Contract Renewal with Australian Department of Defence

IRVINE, Calif. & CANBERRA, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) today announced that its subsidiary, Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies, Inc. (“ECT2”), has renewed its contract for five years with the Australian Department of Defence [“Defence”] to operate and maintain water treatment systems at three of the country’s military bases. The $US43 million (AU$59 million GST inclusive) contract carries an initial term of five years and provides for an additional five extensions each for one year in duration, to be determined at Defence’s discretion and subject to ongoing needs at each military location.

Elim Mining Changes Name to Become Arizona Sonoran Copper Company

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU” or the “Company”), an emerging private US-based copper developer and producer, today announces it has changed its name from Elim Mining Incorporated. Additionally, the Company has completed a 3:1 share consolidation following unanimous board approval, effective July 20, 2021. The driving focus of ASCU continues to be the development of the Cactus Mine on private land in Pinal County, Arizona.

Zip and Quadpay Unveil New Unified Brand to Strengthen Position in the Global BNPL Ecosystem

Quadpay unites with Zip’s single purpose and brand focused on responsibility, to rebalance the power of paymentsNEW YORK & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A year ago, global payment technology pioneer Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P) acquired the award-winning U.S. buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, Quadpay. Today, Zip is unifying its rapidly growing global business under one name to increase brand awareness and leverage more resources to lead the future of digital, universal payment technology.

Australian Ad Tech Veteran Trent Silins Launches Kopa, a Full-Service Contextual Data & Technology Firm to Help APAC Marketers Maximise Their Video Effectiveness and Brand Suitability

As video investment soars in APAC, industry veteran Trent Silins launches Kopa, a full-service firm to help brands and agencies with contextual targeting activation, performance optimisations, and deep reporting and insights while managing each brand’s suitability standards in video.MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#brandsuitability--Kopa, a full-service contextual data and technology firm, announced its official launch today, to help marketers improve their video campaigns from activation to reporting and insights. Kopa is led by Founder and CEO Trent Silins, who brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in the digital video ecosystem in APAC.

Civeo Announces Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON & CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) announced today that it has scheduled its second quarter 2021 earnings conference call for Friday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). During the call, Civeo will discuss financial and operating results for the quarter, which will be released before the market opens on Friday, July 30, 2021. By Phone:

U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker Skydio Announces Product Availability and Expansion to Australia and New Zealand

Skydio 2 Drone and integrated software solutions for enterprise and public sector customers available today as company accelerates international expansion in Asia PacificREDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced the general availability of its breakthrough autonomous drone Skydio 2 and integrated software solutions - Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Foundation

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