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Xstrata approves R4.9 billion ferrochrome expansion

Mining giant Xstrata has said it will spend R4.9 billion (€510 million) to boost capacity of ferrochrome production and cut costs with a more energy-efficient smelter in South A

BSkyB shareholders in talks with News Corp

News Corporation has held a series of early-stage talks with BSkyB shareholders

Canada Fluorspar's glow brightens

The specialist fluorite producer announces positive drilling results

UTC Climate, Controls & Security sells US fire and security operations

Collahuasi

The giant Collahuasi open pit operation in northern Chile is the world's fourth largest copper mine: it aims to be a model for other operators in operational excellence, social

UK and Cuba sign biomass deal

The UK and Cuba have formed a joint venture to build biomass power plants adjacent to sugar mills, it has been announced.

Veolia to divest UK assets

French water utility Veolia Environnement has announced plans to divest several of its UK assets as part of its restructuring programme.

Work progresses on Mossel Bay project

Work is progressing well on South Africa’s Mossel Bay desalination plant project, according to a report by marine services provider SMIT Amandla Marine.

Sierra Gorda pipeline now complete

The world’s largest silver and eighth biggest copper producer KGHM has confirmed the on-schedule construction of the 142 kilometre seawater pipeline at the Sierra Gorda mine in

Julphar

From its new, 40,000 square foot facility in the GerjiJakros region, Julphar is able to supply one of Africa’s fastest growing nations with vital pharmaceutical and healthcare p

Toyota to shut Australian plant

Toyota has announced it will end car production in Australia in 2017

Freight Mark Services

A relatively small company is playing a big part in facilitating trade in a country with a troubled past that is gradually getting back on its feet.

Applied Materials to acquire Varian Semiconductor

Applied Materials, a leading equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, has taken the first steps in the $4.9 billion acquisition of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associ