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Financial community visit to Bundoora Technical Development Centre

MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Rio Tinto held a site visit for the financial community to our Bundoora Technical Development Centre in Melbourne, Australia. The associated presentation can be found on our website via the link below:https://www.riotinto.com/en/invest/presentations Contacts Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.comMedia Relations, UK Matthew Klar

North American Lithium Receives Remaining Permit Required to Restart Mining Operations

Spodumene concentrate production from the Quebec-based operation is expected to begin in H1 2023 with shipments to customers as early as Q3 2023BELMONT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL #BatteryMetals--Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that North American Lithium (“NAL”), an open pit mining and spodumene concentrate operation owned 75% by Sayona Mining (“Sayona”) (ASX:SYA) and 25% by Piedmont, was issued the last remaining permit required to restart operations at the Quebec site. Receipt of the key permit from Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans paves the way for an expected restart of spodumene concentrate production in H1 2023.

Ariel Investments Named a Best Place to Work by Pensions & Investments for Third Year in a Row

Firm also celebrates Barron’s & Money Management Institute Asset Manager of the Year Award and Chief Investment Officer Industry Innovation AwardCHICAGO & NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ariel Investments, LLC (“Ariel” or “the firm”), a global value-based asset management firm, today announced that it has been named to Pensions & Investments’ annual list of the Best Places to Work in Money Management for the third year in a row. This is the fourth time the firm has received this honor.

SaVia Health Raises $8.5 Million Seed Round to Optimize Patient Care Pathways

Healthcare Saas platform provides real-time clinical decision support within existing workflowsSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SaVia Health, a clinician-led healthcare SaaS company that creates and embeds patient care processes alongside electronic medical records (EMR), announced it raised an $8.5 million Seed round. The round was led by Intel Capital with participation from Kickstart, Peterson Ventures, Tom Burton, the founder of Health Catalyst, and Dr. Brent James, a professor at Stanford and renowned luminary in the healthcare quality improvement field.
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BiomeBank Continues Growth Trajectory With Over $10M Capital Raise

Following last month’s regulatory approval, BiomeBank announces a successful capital raise of $10.65 million AUDFunding will be used to scale up its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing facility to meet global demand for its approved donor derived microbiome drug product - positioned for the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infectionFunding will allow discovery and development of BiomeBank’s second-generation cultured therapies

Mary Kay Protects Critically Endangered Lemurs and Other Wildlife in Partnership With the Arbor Day Foundation

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and environmental stewardship, announced the completion of a reforestation project in Madagascar in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership. The announcement comes as representatives from around the world gather in Montreal at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) to tackle the world’s biodiversity crisis.

Vast Solar Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase 13,500 Sodium-Ion Batteries from Natron Energy in 2023

Leader in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) aims to integrate sodium-ion batteries to maximize energy storage performanceSYDNEY, Australia & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vast Solar Pty Ltd. (Vast), an Australian company and leading developer of concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) technology, today announced a collaboration with Natron Energy, Inc. ("Natron"), a global leader in the manufacturing of sodium-ion batteries.

Australia NFT Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Report 2022: A $3.45 Billion Market by 2028 - Beauty Brands are Launching NFT Collectibles to Build Deeper Relationships with Customers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia NFT Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 50+ KPIs on NFT Investments by Key Assets, Currency, Sales Channels - Q2 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The NFT industry in Australia is expected to grow by 46.2% on an annual basis to reach US$659.5 million in 2022.The NFT industry is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 33.8% during 2022-2028. The NFT Spend Value in the country will increase from US$659.5 million in 2022 to reach US$3459.1 million by 2028.

Arizona Sonoran and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Awarded for Environmental Excellence in Reclaiming and Revitalizing the Cactus Mine

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$ASCU #ADEQ--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ”) were together presented with the 2022 Award for Environmental Excellence by the American Exploration & Mining Association (“AEMA”), a national trade organization representing the hardrock mining industry, at the association’s annual meeting in Reno, NV. The award celebrates the efforts of ASCU and ADEQ to revitalize the Cactus Mine.

SQN Sends Letter to Bigtincan Board Objecting to Rumored Capital Raise

Views Further Acquisitions as Distraction that Obscures Slowing Organic Growth ChallengesConfirms Offer to Acquire Bigtincan for A$0.80 Per Share in Cash, Which Represents a 46% Premium to BTH’s 30-Day Average Price of A$0.55 at Time it Was Made PrivatelySQN Would Support Higher Offers that it Does Not Match while Also Enabling Existing BTH Shareholders to Rollover Portion of Holdings into an SQN-Led Deal

Eagle Eye Networks Partners with Australia’s Best Distributor, Integrated Products, to Accelerate Expansion in Australia

Well known national distributor Integrated Products to offer Eagle Eye cloud video surveillance; will host Reseller Welcome Workshops at Sydney and Perth officesSYDNEY & PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#cloud--Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, today announced a partnership with national distributor Integrated Products to bring cloud video surveillance products, training resources, and high quality technical support to systems integrators and businesses throughout Australia.

Alliance Pharma Opens State-of-the-Art Bioanalytical Laboratory in Brisbane

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliance Pharma (Alliance), a global leader providing bioanalytical, DMPK, and CMC testing services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, has opened its new 20,000-square-foot (1,858-square-meter) bioanalytical laboratory, Alliance Pharma Pty, Ltd., in Brisbane, Australia. The new Australia facility, which the company announced plans for earlier this summer

Wisk Aero Furthers Leadership in Sustainability

Wisk appoints Daniela Schaff as New Head of SustainabilityWisk New Zealand achieves Net Carbon Zero certification from ToitūMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and pioneer in autonomous, electric flight, furthers its global leadership in sustainability with the appointment of a new Head of Sustainability and the company’s certification of Net Carbon Zero in New Zealand.

National Online Retailers Association Recognises ClearSale as Top Anti-Fraud Solution

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Awards--Global ecommerce fraud protection leader, ClearSale (www.clear.sale), has been honored with an award from National Online Retailers Association (NORA). Named the Best Security/Anti-Fraud solution at the 4th Annual NORA Solution Partner Awards, ClearSale is thrilled to celebrate the recognition from the Australia and New Zealand ecommerce industries. The NORA Network awards bring together members of the retail ecosystem and celebrate the achievements of solution partners in the industry. Once nominated, awards are chosen by votes cast by retailers and the NORA advisory council.

Outseer Appoints Former Callsign Executive and Senior Technology Leader at HSBC and Lloyds Bank Yogesh Patel as CTO and Chief Data Scientist

Proven technology leader brings years of experience with solutions solving financial fraud using machine learning and data scienceBEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Outseer, a leading provider of payment authentication and account monitoring solutions, announced today the appointment of Yogesh Patel as CTO & Chief Data Scientist. In his new role, Patel will lead the technology and data science teams in pursuit of Outseer’s mission to liberate the world from financial fraud.

DigitalBridge and IFM Investors Complete $11 Billion Take-Private of Switch

BOCA RATON, Fla. & MELBOURNE, Australia & LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#digitalbridge--DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) (“DigitalBridge”) and IFM Investors today announced they have completed their previously announced transaction in which funds affiliated with the investment management platform of DigitalBridge and an affiliate of IFM Investors acquired all outstanding common shares of Switch, Inc. (“Switch”) for $34.25 per share in cash, or approximately $11 billion, including the repayment of outstanding debt.

Eagle Eye Networks Releases 2023 Video Surveillance Trends Report

Topping the annual video surveillance forecast is the trend of businesses allocating funds for AI-ready platforms that are future-proofAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#2023Trends--Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, today released the “2023 Trends in Video Surveillance” ebook, identifying five trends that will have the largest impact on businesses around the globe in 2023.

Arcitecta Unveils Radical Approach for Petabyte-Scale Data Resilience with Metadata-Based Data Protection

New Inline Data Fabric Secures Data at Scale, Rolls Back Ransomware and Expedites Data RecoveryBOULDER, Colo. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#DellTalks--Arcitecta, a creative and innovative data management software company, today unveiled Mediaflux® Point in Time, a revolutionary new backup and recovery approach that redefines data resilience at scale. Powered by Arcitecta’s Mediaflux data fabric, Point in Time offers metadata-based data protection that secures data at scale, expedites data recovery, and eliminates the significant cost and business impact of lost data. It also provides a strong first line of defense against crypto locking with the ability to roll back ransomware attacks with its unprecedented recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO).

Westwater Resources Announces Completion of Technical Report Summary for Its Coosa Graphite Deposit in Alabama

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westwater Resources, Inc. (“Westwater” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company, today announced it has completed the Initial Assessment (“Initial Assessment”) for the Company’s Coosa graphite deposit in Alabama (the “Coosa Deposit”) and filed its S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary (“TRS”) on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), disclosing mineral resources for the Coosa Deposit. The mineral resource estimate for the Coosa Deposit, based on 205 drill holes totaling 39,434 ft., was completed by SLR International Corporation (“SLR”) with an effective date of November 30, 2022.

Airwallex Aims to Accelerate Growth in APAC With New Chief Revenue Officer and APAC GM

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global fintech platform Airwallex is excited to announce that Kai Wu has been jointly appointed as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Asia-Pacific General Manager (APAC GM). Kai has held a number of senior positions at Airwallex for close to five years, including as Chief Financial Officer and Greater China CEO. These appointments come as Airwallex aims to rapidly accelerate its growth globally and in APAC in 2023.

Huntsman Security Shares 2023 Predictions: Cyber Security Risk Management and Governance to Bring About Industry Change

SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#2023CyberPredictions--Huntsman Security today announced its cyber security predictions for 2023, including the importance of cyber security posture, systematic risk management and the expected changes driven by the insurance industry. In addition, the company outlines why cyber security guidelines are likely to become more global, and why the industry needs to evolve from “eminence-based” decision making to a more scalable evidence-based approach.

Coeur to Host Virtual 2022 Investor Day

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coeur Mining, Inc. (“Coeur” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CDE) will host a virtual Investor Day on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Coeur’s executive team plans to discuss topics including the Company’s strategy, performance, exploration and outlook. The event is expected to last approximately two hours. Registration for the event is available through the following link: https://app.webinar.net/WPnO63Jd2A0

Apromore Announces Series B Funding by Salesforce and GBTEC

In addition, Apromore establishes partnership with Salesforce to optimize opportunities for sales and service processesMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apromore, a leading provider of value-driven process mining software, today announced its Series B funding round of USD $10.3 million (AUD $15.8 million) with investment from Salesforce and GBTEC, a Main Capital Partners backed company. In addition to the investment, Apromore has established a partnership with Salesforce to provide transparent connectivity between Salesforce Clouds and the Apromore process mining platform, leveraging MuleSoft technology. The combined solution

Vaxxas Raises US$23 million (A$34 million) to Clinically Advance Needle-Free Vaccines, Including a Next-Generation COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

Vaxxas to progress multiple vaccine programs in the clinic and ramp up manufacturing capabilities toward commercial scale.Equity funding to leverage non-dilutive financial support of more than US$67 million (A$100 million) which has been provided and committed under contracts with US and Australian government agencies, industry collaborators, and global health organizations.Investment round led by OneVentures and UniQuest Pty Ltd, including support from existing and new investors, in addition to Vaxxas BoD and management.

Sygnia Accelerates Growth with Expanded Presence in Latin America and Australia

New office and expansion of leadership team enables the leading incident response and cyber security consulting company to build business momentum and expertiseTEL AVIV, Israel & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sygnia, the leading incident response and cyber security consulting company that protects organizations worldwide, today announced that it has expanded its business operations in Latin America and Australia. Sygnia established a new office in Sydney as well as new executive leadership in both Mexico City and Sydney to deepen its incident response and cyber security consulting services.

Azelis Strengthens Asia Pacific Footprint With the Acquisition of Chemiplas Agencies Ltd in Australia and New Zealand

ANTWERP, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:Azelis (Brussels:AZE), a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces that is has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Chemiplas Agencies Ltd (“Chemiplas”), one of the leading distributors of specialty chemicals, plastic raw materials and ingredients in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Mindray Introduces New Wearable Patient Monitoring System, Refining Clinician’s Workflow to Track Patient Conditions

SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#generalwards--Mindray (SZSE: 300760), a global leader in providing advanced medical device solutions, today launches the mWear™ system, an all-new wearable patient monitoring solution that enables an efficient workflow to continually monitor patient conditions and deliver patient-centric care. With the increased shortages of beds and staff in today’s hospitals, postoperative complications and late patient deterioration detection in general wards have become more challenging and in turn require immediate action. This is where Mindray’s mWear™ system comes into play. The system refines routine patient monitoring by combining all the benefits of complete wireless interconnection with accurate multi-parameter monitoring, streamlined workflows and seamless integration for home-hospital settings, helping to improve clinical outcomes throughout the patient journey.

Juicy Stakes Casino Offer $50,000 and Then Some This December

Take a look at what’s on offer online this weekSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The December delights are in full flow at Juicy Stakes Poker, who are offering almost $50,000 in cash prizes this week and a big-money bonus fitting of Christmas. It all starts with the 2022 Soft Series, returning for a fifth edition with $40,000 GTD cash up for grabs. This annual slot spectacular is made up of nine poker battles across nine days, beginning on 2nd December and taking you all the way through to the Soft Series Grand Final on December 10th.

James Hardie Industries Announces Appointment of New Non-Executive Director

Ms Renee Peterson appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the BoardSYDNEY & CHICAGO--(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, is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee J. Peterson as an independent non-executive director of James Hardie effective 30 November 2022.

ATrack Launches 4G Telematics Devices and Asset Trackers

Providing multiple solutions for vehicle and asset tracking TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$atrack #ELD--ATrack Technology Inc., a well-known global telematics brand, has launched two new products, their AK300 LTE vehicle tracker and AS500 long standby asset tracker. The AK300 vehicle tracker, with numerous interfaces, can support multiple vehicle applications suitable for various commercial vehicles assisting logistics operators to improve fleet management efficiency. The AS500 long standby asset tracker meets the IP69K standard for waterproof and dustproof housing design, and combined with high-efficiency power-saving technology, can operate for up to ten years under continuous daily use. It enables the industry to effectively manage high-value assets without requiring a power supply 24/7 using cloud-based management.

Accenture Acquires Fiftyfive5 to Boost its Customer Intelligence Capability in Australia and New Zealand

Fiftyfive5’s deep customer understanding and insight will enhance Accenture Song’s capabilities to help clients accelerate business growthSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Fiftyfive5, a customer insights and advisory business. The move will strengthen Accenture Song’s (formerly Accenture Interactive) ability to help clients tap data insights and performance marketing to accelerate growth and innovation across Australia and New Zealand.

Juicy Stakes Casino Deliver in December with 31 Days of Giving

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Reece Unlocks Data to Power Its Competitive Advantage with SnapLogic’s Intelligent Integration

SnapLogic’s no/low code, scalable intelligent integration platform saves Australia‘s leading supplier of bathroom and plumbing products “heaps of time” and hassleSYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reece, Australia‘s leading supplier of bathroom and plumbing products, leverages SnapLogic, a leader in intelligent integration and enterprise automation, to ‘unclog its pipes’, allowing the free flow of data to power its modernisation journey.

Popular Retailer ‘Unclaimed Baggage’ Expands Online Store to Include International Markets

The United States’ Only Retailer of Lost Luggage is Now Sending Its Fabulous Finds to Faraway FansSCOTTSBORO, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for holiday shopping, Unclaimed Baggage, a popular tourist destination and the USA’s only merchant of lost luggage, is proud to announce the expansion of their online store to include shipping to Canada, Europe (including the UK), Australia and New Zealand.

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