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Sustainable seaweed farming the way of the future

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Seaweed farming could be the sustainable solution the world has been looking for, but new research from Monash University and the University of the Sunshine Coast suggests Australia has a long way to go before it can capitalise on growing global demand. Exploring ways to grow the fledgling industry in Australia, researchers found key improvements … Continued

Floods of fire ants surf south to descend painfully towards NSW affecting everyone including campers, caravaners, 4WDs, and travellers

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Just as it seemed that things could not get much worse for householders and travellers affected by floods in Queensland and northern NSW, a new threat has emerged from aggressive fire ants floating south to affect new areas with their painful presence.   During floods, the invasive ants form rafts by linking their legs together, allowing … Continued

Two Young Chefs Have Passed the Japanese Cuisine Certification Exam (Organized by JCDC) and Have Newly Acquired Gold Certification!

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Based on the “Guidelines for Certification of Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine in Foreign Countries” established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan TOKYO–BUSINESS WIRE– The Japanese Cuisine and Dietary Culture Development Committee (JCDC) (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Yoshihiro Murata; Website: https://en.jcdc.tokyo/), which supports and promotes the spread of Japanese food … Continued

Westwater Resources Announces 2024 Business and Financial Updates

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100% of Anticipated Annual Phase I CSPG Production Under Contract 10% Reduction in Estimated Construction Costs of Kellyton Graphite Plant CENTENNIAL, Colo.–BUSINESS WIRE– Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce its results for the year ended December 31, 2024, … Continued

Capstone Copper Announces Pricing and Upsizing of Senior Notes Offering

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All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announces that it has successfully completed the pricing of its offering (the “Offering”) of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The offering was upsized from the previously announced … Continued

Capstone Copper Announces Offering of US$500 Million Senior Notes Due 2033

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All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) announces that it is launching an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). The aggregate principal amount, interest rate and other terms of the Notes will be determined … Continued

Australian avocado experts coming to Highfields

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Packed full of nutrition and offering many health benefits*, Australian avocados offer great value to consumers both here in Australia and in the industry’s overseas markets. In 2023/24 Australian avocado growers produced 150,913 tonnes of avocados and they supplied quality avocados all year round. Of this volume, South Queensland growers produced 4%, 5,612 tonnes.** To … Continued

Bureau Veritas Strengthens Its Leading Position in the Chilean Copper Market Through the Acquisition of GeoAssay

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PARIS–BUSINESS WIRE– Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), announces the acquisition of GeoAssay. This transaction cements Bureau Veritas’ position as the Metals & Minerals market leader in Chile, the world’s largest copper producer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250316180459/en/ Hinda Gharbi, Chief Executive Officer … Continued

Alcoa Corporation Announces Closing of Debt Offering

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PITTSBURGH–BUSINESS WIRE– Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA; ASX: AAI) (“Alcoa”) announced today that Alumina Pty Ltd (ABN 85 004 820 419) (the “Issuer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa, closed its offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2030 and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes due 2032 (the “notes”). The notes … Continued