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Black & Veatch Studies Extraction of Natural Hydrogen in Australia

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, will study the exploration and extraction of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia.

Key Points: 
  • Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, will study the exploration and extraction of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia.
  • The development study is an engineering services agreement between Australian-owned natural hydrogen company H2EX Limited, a world leader in exploring naturally occurring hydrogen, and Black & Veatch.
  • Natural hydrogen, also known as gold or white hydrogen, refers to hydrogen found in its natural form as a free gas.
  • This includes extracting natural hydrogen, a potential clean energy source for the region,” said Yatin Premchand, managing director, Strategic Growth, Global Advisory, Black & Veatch.

Autonomous Vehicles Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2023-2030, Featuring Key Players Audi, Mercedes-Benz Group, BMW, Ford Motor, General Motors & Volkswagen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The "Autonomous Vehicles Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Transportation, Defense), By Region and Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Autonomous Vehicles Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Transportation, Defense), By Region and Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global autonomous vehicles market demand is expected to reach 3,195.5 thousand units by 2030.
  • Several technology providers such as Google LLC and Tesla Motors have also entered the market and have contributed toward the research and development of autonomous vehicles.
  • Currently, there is a growing trend of autonomous vehicles in the automotive industry, thus attracting larger investments in developing these vehicles.

Christoph Nufer joins Dynamics Group as a Partner in Bern

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Dynamics Group, one of Switzerland's leading strategic communications companies, is pleased to welcome Christoph Nufer as a new partner in Bern.

Key Points: 
  • Dynamics Group, one of Switzerland's leading strategic communications companies, is pleased to welcome Christoph Nufer as a new partner in Bern.
  • "I am looking forward to making my network and experience, which is at the interface of media, politics and business, available to the clients of Dynamics Group," says Christoph Nufer about his new challenge.
  • Thierry Meyer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dynamics Group said: "We are very pleased to welcome Christoph Nufer to our partnership.
  • Christoph Nufer, Partner +41 79 314 33 55, [email protected]

ZeroFox Announces Expanded LookingGlass Contract with Strategic U.S. Department of Defense Agency

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Monday, May 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZeroFox, a leading external cybersecurity provider, has today announced that its subsidiary, LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, has expanded its partnership with a critical U.S. Federal Department of Defense agency.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZeroFox, a leading external cybersecurity provider, has today announced that its subsidiary, LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, has expanded its partnership with a critical U.S. Federal Department of Defense agency.
  • This announcement comes on the heels of the recent acquisition of LookingGlass by ZeroFox.
  • The renewal provides the agency with enhanced visibility, actionable threat intelligence, and increased protection across the entire external attack surface.
  • The renewed contract will help the United States government stay ahead of the attacker with actionable threat intelligence provided by LookingGlass.

Governments of Canada and Switzerland sign joint statement on science, technology and innovation

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Minister Champagne and Federal Councillor Parmelin signed a joint statement enhancing the already strong and diversified relationship between Canada and Switzerland in various research areas.

Key Points: 
  • Minister Champagne and Federal Councillor Parmelin signed a joint statement enhancing the already strong and diversified relationship between Canada and Switzerland in various research areas.
  • "Canada and Switzerland will continue to foster greater collaboration in science and research.
  • – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
    Today's joint statement updates and expands the joint statement on science, technology and innovation that Canada and Switzerland signed in 2018.
  • Canada and Switzerland have a strong and diverse commercial relationship that covers the full spectrum of trade, investment and innovation.

VICTOR AND SNAP LAKE MINES ENTER FINAL STAGES OF ACTIVE CLOSURE

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Monday, March 6, 2023

CALGARY, AB, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- De Beers Group today announces that its Victor and Snap Lake mines in Canada are entering the final stages of active closure, having commenced the active closure process in 2019 and 2022, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- De Beers Group today announces that its Victor and Snap Lake mines in Canada are entering the final stages of active closure, having commenced the active closure process in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
  • We are immensely proud of the work we are doing to rehabilitate the Victor and Snap Lake sites and ensure they represent productive ecosystems for both people and wildlife.
  • The Mackenzie Valley Land & Water Board approved the Final Closure and Reclamation Plan for Snap Lake mine after nearly four years of public review including engagement with Indigenous communities.
  • Snap Lake mine was Canada’s only entirely underground diamond mine and was De Beers’ first mine in Canada when it opened in July 2008.

ClearFlame Engine Technologies Raises $30 Million In Series B Funding

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

GENEVA, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels and create a viable business solution to reduce carbon and soot.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels and create a viable business solution to reduce carbon and soot.
  • "ClearFlame continues gaining momentum with technology that heavy-duty equipment users can deploy to more quickly and affordably meet critical ESG goals," said BJ Johnson, ClearFlame Chief Executive Officer and company co-founder.
  • ClearFlame secured $17 million in Series A financing in 2021, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, with participation from Mercuria, John Deere and Clean Energy Ventures.
  • Its initial $3 million Series Seed Financing was also led by Clean Energy Ventures and completed in early 2020.

First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) Announces CEO Transition Plan

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Mr. Lomax will join FNBC as COO on March 1st, 2023, and be named CEO on May 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Lomax will join FNBC as COO on March 1st, 2023, and be named CEO on May 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Martell, FNBC's CEO since its inception in 1996, will remain in an advisory role until July 31st, 2023.
  • "This transition is an important step in the evolution of FNBC," said FNBC Board chair Dr. Bill Namagoose, C.M.
  • Mr. Martell was instrumental in the creation of FNBC and has served as CEO since the bank received its charter in 1996.

Solway Investment Group adopts grievance mechanism

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.

Key Points: 
  • The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.
  • Thegrievance mechanismmay be used to lodgeany concerns and grievancesin relation to Solway and its investment projects or operations.
  • Solway Investment Group is a private mining and metals group headquartered in Switzerland with global operations.
  • In case of further questions or interview requests, please contact Solway Investment Group's press office at: +41-41-740-04-00 or [email protected] .

Solway Investment Group adopts grievance mechanism

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022

The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.

Key Points: 
  • The aim is to prevent, mitigate, or remediate existing and potential conflicts related to the Group or companies and projects in which Solway invests.
  • Thegrievance mechanismmay be used to lodgeany concerns and grievancesin relation to Solway and its investment projects or operations.
  • Solway Investment Group is a private mining and metals group headquartered in Switzerland with global operations.
  • In case of further questions or interview requests, please contact Solway Investment Group's press office at: +41-41-740-04-00 or [email protected] .