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22nd Sep 09:03 PM AEST
Apollo's (ASX:AOP) wide gold hits continue at Rebecca and Cleo
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The ASX-listed material sector company Apollo Consolidated Limited (ASX:AOP) has shared significant new gold intercepts returned in Reverse Circulation (RC) and diamond drilling at the emerging Cleo discovery, located only 1.4km to the west Apollo's flagship 840,000oz Rebecca gold deposit.
Key highlights:
- AOP's exploration activity has continued, with step down exploration diamond tail RCDLR0883 that hit 15m @ 2.33g/t Au and potentially opened a new zone of open mineralisation approximately 200m west and down-dip from the high-grade Jennifer structure.
- Infill RC drilling at Rebecca south hits 10m @ 3.53g/t Au in RCLR0850 and 10m @ 1.23g/t Au* in RCLR0849.
- AOP has also informed that the assay results are pending for three additional step-down diamond tails that have tested structural targets. All holes have hit disseminated sulphide mineralisation at target locations. Additional tails have been planned on receipt of results.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the AOP stock has closed at AU$0.365 per share today.
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22nd Sep 08:30 PM AEST
Centuria (ASX:CIP) assigned Moody's Baa2 Credit Rating
The Australian-based real estate investment trust, Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP), announced on Wednesday that Moody's Investors Service had assigned a Baa2 issuer rating with a stable outlook to CIP.
This is the first time Moody's has assigned a rating to CIP.
Meanwhile, the CIP stock closed 1.2% higher at AU$4.010 per share today.
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22nd Sep 05:25 PM AEST
Archer (ASX:AXE) secures US patent for 12CQ quantum computing chip
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The ASX-listed metals and mining sector company Archer Materials Limited (ASX:AXE) announced the granting of a patent in the United States of America associated with Archer’s 12CQ quantum computing chip technology.
Key highlights:
- The patent protects Archer’s 12CQ chip technology IP and enables the Company to explore opportunities to work with quantum computing partners in the US.
- AXE has shared that the US companies are considered the dominant force in driving innovation in the semiconductor and computing industries.
- Additionally, AXE has also shared that it is the only ASX listed Company and one of a few players globally with a patent portfolio protecting a qubit processor chip technology in the semiconductor industry.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the AXE stock closed 4.455% higher at AU$2.110 per share today.
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22nd Sep 05:25 PM AEST
Alderan (ASX:AL8) obtains drill approval for Detroit Project
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On Wednesday, ASX-listed copper and gold exploration company Alderan Resources Limited (ASX:AL8) announced that it has received regulatory approval to start its 10-hole (3,000m) diamond drilling program at the Detroit Project, situated in the Drum Mountains region of western Utah (USA).
The Company revealed that the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Minerals has approved drilling at two planned drill sites to date. At the same time, an additional site previously permitted during Alderan’s 2020 drilling program is also available. It further stated that the approval for the remaining seven sites is expected in October.
Alderan said that it is ready to commence when the drill rig arrives with most recent advice from drilling contractor.
The Detroit Project is one of four projects owned by Alderan in Utah.
Alderan has a consolidated exploration area at Detroit of 24.7kmsquare through a series of option agreements with tenement owners. This provides the Company an opportunity to carry out the first ever contemporary exploration over the entire mining district.
The stock AL8 closed at AU$0.049 per share on the ASX today.
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22nd Sep 04:35 PM AEST
Empire Resources (ASX:ERL) close strong on upbeat results from Yuinmery drilling
Mining company Empire Resources (ASX:ERL) shared an update on exploration at its Yuinmery base and precious metals project in Western Australia. ERL informed that 2,244m of reverse circulation (RC) drilling was completed during June and July 2021 and the results are exemplary.
ERL shared that this round of drilling was designed to delineate the lateral extent further and establish continuity of mineralisation at the YT01 Cu-Au-PGM prospect, Smith’s Well Cu-Ni-Co prospect, and A-Zone Cu-Au prospect, and to test geochemical and geophysical targets at MRP and Constantine prospects.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the ERL stock closed 8.333% higher at AU$0.013 per share today.
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22nd Sep 04:34 PM AEST
Here’s why PepinNini (ASX:PNN) shares end 43% higher today
ASX-listed exploration company PepinNini Minerals Limited (ASX:PNN) reported encouraging interim results from the lithium brine blending study that took the share price of its stock up to 43%.
The study is underway in Chile.
PNN announced that the study, which began in May 2021, used 2,000 liters of brine collected from each salar transported to testing facilities in Chile and allowed to evaporate and concentrate.
PNN has recorded a lithium-ion concentration of 8,500 mg/kg for the blended brine, a level 14 times that of Incahuasi brine and seven times that of Rincon brine after eight weeks of the study.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the PNN stock closed 43.33% higher at AU$0.430 per share.
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22nd Sep 04:34 PM AEST
VEEM’s (ASX:VEE) share purchase plan opens today
VEEM Limited (ASX:VEE), the Australian designer and manufacturer of disruptive, high-technology marine propulsion and stabilisation systems, shared that the Share Purchase Plan (SPP) announced on 13 September 2021 opens today.
Key highlights:
- VEE’s Share Purchase Plan has opened to raise AU$2 million.
- VEEM has mentioned that eligible shareholders can apply for up to AU$30,000 of Shares without incurring brokerage or other transaction costs.
- The issue price disclosed by the Company is AU$1.18 per share.
- VEEM has informed that the raised funds will be used to finance research and development, sales, and marketing to drive gyro sales growth and working capital.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the VEE stock closed a tad lower at AU$1.170 per share today.
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22nd Sep 04:18 PM AEST
GTI’s (ASX:GTR) option conversion confirms support for Uranium acquisition
The ASX-listed mining company GTI Resources Limited (ASX:GTR) shared that 29,843,093 Unlisted Options expiring by 31 December 2021 have been exercised at AU$0.03 to raise AU$895,293, including its current cash balance to approximately AU$4.7 million.
The Company has anticipated raising a further AU$2.14 million through the underwritten entitlement offer prospectus lodged with ASX on 17 September 2021 for AU$1.54 million combined with an AU$600,000 vendor placement subjected to the settlement of the acquisition of Branka Minerals Pty Ltd.
This will increase the GTI cash balance of circa to AU$6.8 million before acquisition and capital raising costs.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the GTR stock was spotted trading 5.264% lower at AU$0.036 per share at 3:00 PM AEST.
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22nd Sep 04:17 PM AEST
EBOS (ASX:EBO) appoints new CEO for its Animal Care business
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The ASX-listed healthcare company EBOS Group Limited (ASX:EBO) announced the appointment of Julie Dillon as its new CEO, Animal Care, effective from 1 November 2021.
EBO mentioned that Dillon has joined after working more than 25 years with Colgate-Palmolive. She gathered broad experience as a leader across general management, brand marketing, digital, strategy, and innovation.
The Company believes that Julie, with her wealth of broad experience in the pet and FMCG sectors, will end up being a great asset to EBO’s Animal Care business, which continues to experience substantial growth.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the EBO stock was spotted trading 3.170% higher at AU$34.820 per share at 3:00 PM AEST.
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22nd Sep 04:16 PM AEST
Atomos (ASX:AMS) appoints CEO to support expansion strategy
ASX-listed video technology company Atomos Limited (ASX:AMS) announced that its Chief Product Officer, Estelle McGechie, has been appointed for the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Following the appointment to Chief Product Officer in June 2021, Estelle has leveraged her international product development and marketing experience to evolve the Company’s approach to software and services platforms, a critical strategic pillar for Atomos.
AMS believes that Estelle’s elevation to CEO will improve Atomos’ ability to deliver on its growth strategy by expanding further into new verticals such as gaming and enterprise with hardware and software products.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the AMS stock was spotted trading at AU$1.515 per share at 3:10 PM AEST.
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22nd Sep 02:37 PM AEST
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22nd Sep 02:23 PM AEST
Comms (ASX:CCG) wins a 3-year agreement with Vodafone Fiji
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The ASX-listed international cloud communications service provider Comms Group Limited (ASX:CCG) announced that it had received an award of a three-year supply agreement with Vodafone Fiji, the leading telecoms provider in Fiji.
According to the partnership and supply agreement:
- CCG will provide Vodafone Fiji with a range of wholesale telecommunications services that expand Vodafone’s current flexible working solutions and communication tools.
- Such services include Unified Communications solution (Cloud PBX) and Remote Workforce Mobility solutions, by offering Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Services to its key business and Government customers across the Pacific region.
CCG has shared that the Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Services is a managed services solution designed to empower Vodafone Fiji’s customers to be more productive from almost any location, with the facility to call any landline or mobile from within Microsoft Teams.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the CCG stock was spotted trading a tad bit higher at AU$0.088 per share at 11:48 AM AEST.
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22nd Sep 02:08 PM AEST
Hillgrove (ASX:HGO) to raise A$12 million to accelerate exploration
The Australian miner and explorer Hillgrove Resources Limited (ASX:HGO) shared that it has received strong support for a share placement to investors.
The Company has announced that it would Issue 192,307,693 new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of AU$0.052 per share to raise funds worth AU$10 million before costs.
Additionally, the existing shareholders of HGO will be offered the opportunity to participate in a Share Purchase Plan to raise further AU$2 million funds. After completing the placement and SPP, the Company will emerge with circa AU$15 million to accelerate exploration and development activities along with its existing cash reserves.
Meanwhile, on the ASX, the HGO stock was spotted trading 10.170% lower at AU$0.053 per share at 11:54 AM AEST.
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22nd Sep 02:03 PM AEST
Healthia (ASX:HLA) raises A$44.5 million
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ASX-listed healthcare equipment and services Healthia Limited (ASX:HLA) announced the successful completion of its placement of new fully paid ordinary shares. The Company stated that this would help it raise a total of approximately AU$44.5 million.
Healthia revealed that the Funds raised from the Institutional Offer would be used to acquire the Back in Motion Health Group, comprising the shares in BIM IP Pty Ltd and the businesses of the 64 Back In Motion physiotherapy clinics (the Acquisition), as announced on Monday, 20 September 2021.
Today’s announcement revealed that under the Placement, Healthia has agreed to issue 12,371,320 New Shares to raise approximately AU$22.3 million. In addition, under the Institutional Entitlement Offer, Healthia has agreed to issue 12,345,679 New Shares to raise approximately $22.2 million.
Today, the stock HLA traded in red with a low of 6.364% at AU$2.060 per share at 11.45 AM AEST.
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22nd Sep 12:29 PM AEST
ASX jumps 0.5% on Evergrande news; Worley, AGL Energy lead
The Australian shares edge higher by afternoon, paring opening losses, led by strong gains in energy stocks. The market sentiment got a boost amid report that China’s real estate giant Evergrande has reached a deal with bondholders. Evergrande Group’s main unit Hengda Real Estate Group has said today that it would make a bond interest payment on September 23. Evergrande’s interest payments on two bonds worth US$119.5 million are due on Thursday.
The benchmark index,?the ASX 200, was trading 34.70 points or 0.48% higher by 7,308.50, by lunch. The index opened lower for the fourth straight session today and declined as much as 0.3%, tracking mixed cues from Wall Street. The US stocks finished marginally lower overnight ahead of the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting. The Dow Jones dropped 0.15%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%. The NASDAQ Composite ended 0.2% higher.
Moving on to the sectoral front, six of the 11 indices were trading in red zone, led by financial and industrial. Financial sector was the worst performer with a 0.7% loss, followed by 0.5% fall in industrial sector. Among others, material, consumer staples, telecom and consumer discretionary also dropped marginally.
Meanwhile, energy sector was the biggest gainer, rising 1.4% on overnight rise in crude oil prices.
The top gainer on the ASX pack was Australian professional services company Worley Limited (ASX: WOR) with a 4.9% gain. Some of the other notable gainers were energy stocks AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) and Beach Energy (ASX: BPT), followed by iron ore explorer Champion Iron (ASX: CIA) and corporate bookmaker PointsBet Holdings (ASX: PBH).
On the flip side, Aussie retailer Premier Investment (ASX:PMV) topped the losers’ chart by falling 4.7%. Some of the other worst performers were energy firm AusNet Services (ASX:AST), gold miner Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) and mining infrastructure services firm Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN).
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22nd Sep 12:18 PM AEST
Aldoro (ASX:ARN) finds thicker magmatic sulphides at VC1 target
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Mining and exploration company Aldoro Resources Limited (ASX:ARN) shared an exploration update for its VC1 and VC3 targets at Narndee Igneous Complex (NIC).
ARN has completed drilling at the VC3 target (drill hole-NDD0005) and for further three holes at VC1. It has also received assay results for 2 drill holes at VC1 target. The results have returned peak values of Nickel, Copper, and Palladium. All seven holes drilled at the VC1 target by ARN have returned significant zones of magmatic sulphides, confirming prospective nature of VC1 and NIC. Other than this, higher tenor results are expected in subsequent holes by ARN.
It is now considering use of deeper penetrating geophysical techniques, to assess potential of the target area between VC1 and VC3. Given the high success rate of surveys, extensions are being proposed to screen the remaining areas.
ARN shares were spotted trading 5.377% down at AU$0.440 per share at 11;30 AM AEST.
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22nd Sep 12:03 PM AEST
Indonesia launched new steel plant amid skyrocketing steel prices
Joko Widodo, the President of Indonesia has inaugurated a new 1.5Mt annual output capacity steel plant on Tuesday. The plant is anticipated to reduce the country’s steel imports, increasing the reliance on its own production.
The new steel plant is designed to produce hot-rolled coils and it is controlled by state-owned PT Krakatau Steel. The capacity of the plant is expected to increase by up to 4Mtpa. Steel prices are currently touching sky highs due to production curbs in China, as a part of the nation's long-term goal to attain carbon neutrality. China's steel production in August slipped to 83.24Mt in August. The robust demand for manufactured goods including cars, cans, pipes, and appliances, and a supply gap due to China's production curbs has drove the steel prices to record high levels.
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22nd Sep 12:00 PM AEST
Clarity Pharma (ASX:CU6) joins CORAR, shares watchful on ASX
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ASX-listed radiopharmaceutical company Clarity Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CU6) announced on 22 September 2021 that it is now a member and will hold a Board position on the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc (CORAR).
The CORAR is a trade association and leading voice of the radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical industry in North America.
The Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc is comprised of companies that manufacture and distribute radiopharmaceuticals, radionuclides, and sealed sources primarily used in medicine and life science research in the U.S. CORAR monitors and advocates for regulations and legislation at the U.S. Federal, State, and Local government levels.
Currently, the 16 member companies of the Council include - Advanced Accelerator Applications, Cardinal Health Nuclear & Precision Healthcare Solutions, Curium, Lantheus Holdings, Inc., Jubilant Radiopharma, NorthStar Medical Technologies, LLC, SHINE Medical Technologies, and other organisations prominent in the field of radiopharmaceuticals.
CU6 stock was trading 3.832% lower at AU$1.255 per share at 11:00 AM AEST on ASX.
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22nd Sep 11:50 AM AEST
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22nd Sep 11:28 AM AEST
HITIQ (ASX:HIQ) collaborates with Scottish Rugby, shares zoom up
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On Wednesday, ASX-listed medical device Company HITIQ Limited (ASX:HIQ) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Scottish Rugby (SR) commencing September 2021. This a ‘first of its kind’ collaboration will see HITIQ’s flagship Nexus A9 head impact sensor technology used in a trial across selected Scottish Rugby professional rugby programs.
This collaboration is significant for HITIQ as it provides visible representation within established Northern Hemisphere rugby competitions including the Six Nations, the United Rugby Championship along with the International 7s Rugby circuit. Scottish Rugby intends to use HITIQ’s technology to measure and compare all aspects of game and training head impact loads. Their ambition is to review and enhance player welfare standards within their high-performance programs.
Today’s announcement revealed that this agreement will span the entirety of the 2021/22 Six Nations and United Rugby Championships competitions, with the latter concluding in June 2022. During the trial period, the SR and HITIQ will aim to discuss a longer-term commercial agreement to commence post completion of the trial.
Post this announcement, the stock HIQ jumped 9.259% to trade at AU$0.147 per share on the ASX at 11:00 AM AEST.
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22nd Sep 11:06 AM AEST
Oil rises as investors are concerned about growing oil demand and supply gap
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Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday as big OPEC producers are struggling to produce enough supply to meet the growing demand. November delivery Brent Crude oil futures last traded at US$74.72 per barrel up 0.04%, whereas November delivery WTI crude oil futures traded 0.60% up at US$70.91 per barrel as of 22 September 2021 at 10:40 AM AEST.
OPEC along with its allies, together known as OPEC+ was not able to produce enough oil in August to meet the current demand as the world recovers from deadly coronavirus. Several countries of the group have produces less than expected as a part of their agreement. Adding to this, the US Federal Reserve is anticipated to begin the tightening of monetary policy, cutting investor tolerance for riskier assets like crude oil. As per the American Petroleum Institute’s data, U.S. crude oil, distillate, and gasoline tumbled last week.
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22nd Sep 10:50 AM AEST
Papyrus (ASX:PPY) lodges patent application for banana fibre production process
Papyrus Australia Limited (ASX:PPY), a firm dedicated to agricultural waste fibre technology, informed that it has lodged an Australian patent application for its innovative banana fibre production process, which would produce a cost-effective, environmentally friendly fibre ideal for use in moulded food packaging products.
The announcement revealed that this Australian patent application is a vital first step in acquiring broad-ranging international patent protection for this state-of-the-art zero-waste process. In addition, the essential commercial value of this process was recently proven in several trials in which the Company successfully produced commercial quantities of high-quality biodegradable moulded food packaging using off-the-shelf moulding machines.
The stock PPY gained 12.5% to trade at AU$0.036 per share at 10:50 AM AEST.
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22nd Sep 10:50 AM AEST
Why are Lumos (ASX:LDX) shares trading lower today
The ASX-listed healthcare equipment and service provider Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) has received correspondence from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggesting that the FDA has deprioritised Lumos’ request for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the CoviDx SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test (CoviDx) and has ceased review of the EUA right now.
The share price of the stock tumbled 10.139% to trade at AU$0.975 per share at 10:30 AM AEST.
LDX is actively in touch with the FDA and is preparing additional data in support of the application. In addition, the Company has shared that the CoviDx test is currently available in Europe through its CE Mark approval and is undergoing regulatory review in other markets.
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22nd Sep 10:49 AM AEST
ASX 200 opens lower; Zip announces to enter Indian market
The Australian share market opened lower on Wednesday, with frontline miners weighing on the benchmark index as copper prices fell overnight to hit a one-month low. During the opening session, the ASX 200 was trading 8.8 points or 0.12% lower at 7,265. A modest rise in gold and crude oil prices is benefitting gold miners and energy shares, helping to cap the losses
US stocks closed mixed on Tuesday after a sharp decline the day before but worries over debt crisis at Evergrande and uncertainty ahead of Wednesday's Fed policy meet capped upside. The Dow Jones lost 0.15% to 39,919.85, while the S&P 500 was down 0.08%, to 4,354.18. The NASDAQ Composite ended the session 0.22% higher at 14,746.4.
Kina Securities Limited (ASX:KSL) is a diversified financial services company which has terminated the agreement to acquire Westpac’s Pacific business. Earlier Kina was ready to buy Westpac Fiji and Westpac’s 89.91% stake in Westpac Bank PNG.
Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P), the Australian BNPL giant has decided to enter the Indian BNPL space. The company agreed to acquire a minority stake in the Indian BNPL company ZestMoney for US$50 million. Zip believes India could become one of its largest market by FY2026.
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22nd Sep 10:25 AM AEST
Computershare (ASX:CPU) founder to retire from his position
Software and Services giant Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) announced today that its founder, Chris Morris, will not be standing for re-election at the 2021 AGM, which will be held on 11 November 2021. Morris will retire as the director effective at the end of that meeting.
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CPU’s board members believe that Chris played a vital role in taking Computershare from a local player to an international success story. His knowledge, skills, expertise, passion and vision towards the long-term success of the industry have underpinned Computershare’s evolution into a successful global public company.
CPU shared that John Nendick has been appointed to the Company’s Board as an independent, non-executive director effective from 21 September 2021. As per the announcement, Nendick will stand for election by shareholders at the 2021 AGM.
Meanwhile, the last traded price of the stock CPU is AU$16.510 per share on the ASX.
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22nd Sep 10:25 AM AEST
Swift Media (ASX:SW1) secures ASX100 mining company for pilot ‘Swift Access’
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Digital entertainment company Swift Media Limited (ASX:SW1) shared that ASX100 listed mining company Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) will be its Alpha client for its pilot entertainment and communications product- Swift Access.
About Swift Access
It is an acquired, next-gen casting technology with SW1, to be released as its first entertainment and communications product. The technology will help in streaming apps from mobile devices to the TV. It will also give access to SW1’s premium first release content.
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MIN’s mining site residents will have access to this technology, being SW1’s first client. It shall improve their overall site experience with seamless home-to-site streaming. SW1 will test the product on MIN’s Mt Marion site FIFO workers at their operational camp village.
The ‘Swift Access’ technology offers a premium streaming experience while preserving maximum bandwidth, reducing chances of network crashes.
SW1 shares last traded on ASX at AU$0.022 per share.
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22nd Sep 10:25 AM AEST
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22nd Sep 10:13 AM AEST
Kina (ASX:KSL) not to proceed with Westpac (ASX:WBC) pacific acquisition
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Financial services provider Kina Securities Limited (ASX:KSL) shared today that it has mutually agreed with Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) to terminate agreements to purchase Westpac's Pacific businesses.
Westpac's pacific region businesses comprise Westpac Fiji and Westpac Bank PNG Limited (89.91% ownership).
The proposed acquisition contract was subject to numerous regulatory approvals. The current termination has been agreed after Papua New Guinea's (PNG’s) Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) denied approval for Kina's proposed acquisition last week.
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Meanwhile, Kina estimates, its full-year 2021 results, after accounting for costs already incurred and expected income from the transaction (not receivable now), will still be aligned to its 2020 full-year results.
Though a little disappointing for Kina, it claims in the ASX release that the transaction termination will not change its strategy of seeking organic and inorganic growth in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Pacific Region.
KSL shares last traded at AU$0.845 per share on the ASX.
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22nd Sep 10:12 AM AEST
Zip (ASX:Z1P) enters Indian BNPL market, invests in ZestMoney
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BNPL giant Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P) shared on 22 September 2021 that it has agreed to make a strategic investment in ZestMoney, a leading Indian BNPL operator.
ZestMoney, as per the Z1P release, is one of the largest and fastest growing BNPL platforms in India with 11 million registered users, more than 10,000 online merchants on the platform and with a presence in more than 75,000 physical stores.
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ZestMoney was created by Lizzie Chapman, Priya Sharma and Ashish Anantharaman in 2015.
Zip will seek for a minority shareholding in ZestMoney by investing US$50.0 million to subscribe for Series C Preference Shares. Zip has also negotiated terms to increase it’s shareholding over time.
Meanwhile, the stock Z1P traded last at AU$6.240 per share on the ASX.
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22nd Sep 10:01 AM AEST
ASX 200 to fall after weak US closing
The Australian share market is expected to open lower on Wednesday following a disappointing night on Wall Street. While heavyweight miners may weigh on the benchmark as copper prices hit a one-month low, a modest rise in gold and oil prices is likely to benefit local stocks and cap the losses.
The ASX 200 may open the day 11 points or 0.15% lower after closing 0.35% or 7,237.8 points higher in the previous session.
A few companies to pay their latest dividends to the shareholders on Wednesday include Challenger Ltd, Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Sandfire Resources Ltd, Sonic Healthcare Ltd, and Suncorp Group Ltd.
The Dow Jones fell 0.15%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.1% and the NASDAQ rose 0.2%.
Meanwhile, global stock market stabilised on Tuesday and oil prices regained ground a day after heavy selling of risk assets. Investors assessed the level of contagion stemming from distress at developer China Evergrande and awaited central bank meetings.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose 1.4 basis points to 1.323%.
On the other hand, the dollar index fell 0.012%.