ABU DHABI, UAE: Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s leading food and beverage companies, announced today a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint. The formalization of this green alliance with Yellow Door Energy, a renowned solar developer headquartered in the UAE, occurs through the execution of Letter of Award and subsequent signing of…
COG Financial Services reports strong growth and expansion
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: COG Financial Services, a leading aggregator of small businesses in linked financial services segments, held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday, where it announced its achievements and plans for the future. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bennet, addressed the shareholders and highlighted the company’s strategy and vision. Bennet said that COG’s…
Centrepoint Alliance appoints Linda Fox as new director
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Centrepoint Alliance Limited (CAF), a financial services company, has announced the appointment of Linda Fox as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 December 2023. Ms Fox has extensive experience as a director and executive in various financial services companies and not-for-profit organisations since 2003. Ms Fox has expertise in corporate governance, strategic…
Perseus Mining acquires 15% stake in OreCorp, opposes Silvercorp’s takeover bid
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Perseus Mining Limited (PRU), a gold producer and developer operating in West Africa, has announced that it has bought a 15.03% stake in OreCorp Limited (ORR), a mineral development company with a key project in Tanzania. Perseus said that the share acquisition was a strategic investment that gave it exposure to an attractive…
Record $9.8 billion online spending on Black Friday as consumers hunt for best deals
Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, saw a surge in online spending as consumers searched for the best bargains and avoided crowded stores. According to a report by Adobe Analytics, a leading provider of digital insights, online sales in the U.S. reached a record $9.8 billion on Black Friday, up 7.5%…
Viridis Mining and Minerals appoints Rafael Moreno as new CEO for rare earth project
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…