Rio Tinto and BHP have agreed to work together to extract up to 200 million tonnes of iron ore at their neighbouring Yandicoogina and Yandi iron ore operations in the Pilbara.Under two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), the companies will explore the potential for:Collaboration on the development of Rio Tinto’s...
SOHAR Port and Freezone has signed a USD 50 million investment agreement with Oman Zinc LLC, to develop a Zinc Ash Recycling Industrial Park on a 10-hectare site within SOHAR Freezone. Designed to turn steelmaking residues into valuable industrial materials, the project strengthens SOHAR’s position as a regional hub for sustainable...
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) in the USA has applauded the Surface Transportation Board for proposing to repeal Part 1144 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, a regulation adopted by the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1985 that has, for decades, prevented rail shippers captive to one railroad for service...
Rio Tinto have released the following statement regarding their recent discussions with Glencore:“Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited (together, “Rio Tinto”) note the announcement by Glencore and confirm that Rio Tinto and Glencore have been engaging in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some...
ADM and Bayer have announced a three-year extension of their partnership to support farmers in Maharashtra, building on the success of the programme launched in 2022. With the extension, the programme will now scale fourfold to 100,000 farmers through FPOs and expand its coverage from 35,000 hectares to 200,000 hectares. The expansion...
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has applauded Senator Deb. Fischer’s (R-Neb.) reintroduction of the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act, legislation aimed at providing greater regulatory certainty and flexibility for those transporting agricultural commodities while maintaining strong federal...