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US DFC approves $150M conditional loan commitment for Balama graphite mine in Mozambique

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The US Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC’s) Board of Directors approved the provision of up to $150 million in financing to Twigg Exploration and Mining—a wholly-owned subsidiary of Australia-based Syrah Resources Limited—to fund investments in the company’s graphite mining and processing operation in Balama, Mozambique.

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Skeleton Technologies raises €41.3 million in Series D from top European entrepreneurs

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million) Series D financing round. This Series D financing builds on a strong year for Skeleton Technologies, which saw a tripling of its revenues. This Series D financing builds on a strong year for Skeleton Technologies, which saw a tripling of its revenues. This follows a similar growth in 2019. million (US$48.4

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ON Semiconductor to acquire Quantenna Communications; connectivity applications for industrial and automotive markets

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The transaction is not subject to a financing condition. The transaction has been approved by ON Semiconductor’s and Quantenna’s boards of directors and is expected to close in the second half of 2019. Morrison & Foerster LLP served as legal advisor to ON Semiconductor.

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Sophia Muirhead Is IEEE’s Next Executive Director

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Muirhead has been the IEEE’s general counsel and chief compliance officer since 2019. During that time, she improved the company’s standards, finance, and publishing protocols; oversaw the evolution of the organization’s contracting process; and deftly navigated export controls, sanctions, and other compliance regulations. “Her

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Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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The investment forms part of Sila Nano’s $170-million Series E financing, which was led by Daimler. With the latest round of financing secured, Sila Nano has begun ramping up production volume and plans to supply its first commercial customers in consumer electronics within the next year.

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SEC charges Volkswagen AG, former CEO Winterkorn with defrauding bond investors during emissions fraud

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filed March 14, 2019). The complaint alleges that Volkswagen made false and misleading statements to investors and underwriters about vehicle quality, environmental compliance, and VW’s financial standing. The litigation is being led by Daniel Hayes. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al.,

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Big Data Could Accelerate Drug Approvals

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It’s the application of some of those advanced analytic techniques that we have seen used in other industries, such as finance, that we are looking to bring to the quality-assurance space,” Ménard says. Faster resolution to issues There are two pain points that data analytics can solve, he says.