SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Viridis Mining and Minerals Ltd, a company focused on developing the Colossus Ionic Adsorption Clay Rare Earth Project in Brazil, has announced the appointment of Rafael Moreno as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from January 15, 2024. Mr Moreno is an experienced executive with a background in mining and petrochemical industries, having…
Legal & General secures £4.8 billion full buy-in with Boots Pension Scheme
LONDON, UK: Legal & General Group plc has agreed to a £4.8 billion full buy-in with the Boots Pension Scheme, securing the benefits of all 53,000 retirees and deferred members of the Scheme. This is the UK’s largest single transaction of its kind by premium size and, for Legal & General, the largest single transaction…
JTC Plc announces proposed acquisition of Blackheath Capital Management
LONDON, UK: JTC Plc, the global professional services business, announced the proposed acquisition of Blackheath Capital Management, a boutique asset management business based in the UK. Formed in 2010, Blackheath Capital Management provides management and regulatory oversight services to investment funds and offers ManCo services as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) as well as…
Influencer Marketing Hubs and Why You Need One Today
What is an influencer marketing hub? Influencer marketing hubs are centralized platforms that make teaming up with social media influencers easier. They provide tools for campaign management, analytics, and other activities, which makes communication between brands and influencers simple and effective. Without an influencer marketing hub, brands and influencers can jump between different platforms to…
Co-op to buy all electricity from Voltalia’s 34MW solar farm in North Yorkshire
PARIS, FRANCE: Co-op, a leading consumer co-operative, has signed a 15-year deal with Voltalia, a renewable energy company, to buy all the electricity from a 34-megawatt solar farm in North Yorkshire. The Eastgate Solar project, which will start operating in 2025, will supply up to 7.5 % of Co-op’s total electricity needs per year, powering…
IWS Fleet AS enters strategic cooperation with Havfram Wind
OSLO, NORWAY: IWS Fleet AS and Havfram Wind AS have agreed to cooperate on the technical management of two offshore wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) that can handle the largest turbines and foundations in the market. The WTIVs are expected to be delivered in 2025 and will operate in water depths of up to 70…
Armada Metals signs term sheet to acquire lithium exploration projects in Brazil
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Armada Metals has signed term sheet to acquire lithium exploration projects in Brazil. Armada an Australian company focused on critical metals, will acquire 14 mineral rights in Brazil from Antares Minerais Estrategicos Ltda. The mineral rights cover an area of 16,750.28 hectares in Minas Gerais State, where lithium-bearing pegmatites have been observed. Armada…
Wilmington plc acquires Astutis Limited for up to £21.5 million
LONDON, UK: Wilmington plc has acquired Astutis Limited (“Astutis”) for a total consideration of up to £21.5 million. Wilmington is the provider of data, information, education and training services in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance (“GRC”) markets. Headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, Astutis has over 50 employees. It offers training for a range of globally…
Smartphone sales rebound in October after two-year slump
The global smartphone market has shown signs of recovery in October, registering a 5% year-on-year growth in retail sales volumes, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. The report attributed the growth to the strong performance of emerging markets, such as the Middle East, Africa, China and India, where consumer demand for new devices has…
Joachim Creus is appointed new CEO and Vice Chairman of the JAB Board
LUXEMBOURG: JAB, a global investment firm focused on consumer goods and services, has announced a leadership change. Joachim Creus, who has been with JAB since 2010 and has played a critical role in establishing and expanding its investment portfolio, has been appointed as the new CEO and Vice Chairman of the JAB Board. He will…
Durin Technologies appoints Dr. Mert Sahin as its new CEO
STRATFORD: Durin Technologies, a company that develops diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases, has appointed Dr. Mert Sahin as its new CEO. Dr. Sahin has over 20 years of experience in the life sciences sector, and has held executive positions at GE Healthcare, Roche Diagnostics, Eurofins Genomics, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Dalan Animal Health. He also…
Procaps Group announces José Antonio Vieira as new CEO as founder steps down
MIAMI: Procaps Group, a leading LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical conglomerate, has announced that José Antonio Vieira will take over as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective January 15, 2024. He will replace Ruben Minski, the founder and current CEO of Procaps, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the…