Commodities
Call for strategy to support sustainable production and use of fertilizers
(Posted on 12/09/24)The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture has delivered its final report to the European Commission President von der Leyen.Fertilizers Europe President Leo Alders, who played an active role in this seven-month long process, welcomed the consensus on recognising agriculture and food as strategic sectors for Europe. Fertilizers...
Cargill acquires two US feed mills to strengthen production and distribution
(Posted on 08/09/24)To grow with the ag retail and large ranching/ farming segments in the western and central regions of the U.S., Cargill has acquired two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands – one in Denver, Colo. and the other in Kansas City, Kan. With the addition of the two facilities, Cargill is better positioned to expand the production...
ADM and Voltloader expand innovative electric tractor units partnership
(Posted on 08/09/24)ADM has announced a new logistics initiative with the deployment of Voltloader electric tractor units for the direct delivery of flour from ADM's processing facility in Corby, Northamptonshire, UK, to Jacksons Bakery, in Corby.ADM first introduced the use of Voltloader trucks in April 2024. The programme aimed to help decrease the...
Rio Tinto IOC celebrates 70 years in the Labrador Trough
(Posted on 03/09/24)Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades as a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate. Over its history, IOC has been a pioneer in responsible iron ore production, making substantial contributions to the...
BHP delivers strong results on back of solid operational performance
(Posted on 27/08/24)BHP has delivered a strong set of results in FY24 on the back of solid operational performance.BHP Chief Executive Officer, Mike Henry said, “We delivered record volumes at Western Australia Iron Ore, where we extended our lead as the world’s lowest cost iron ore producer. Across our global copper assets, we grew overall...
Partnership to support Gladstone’s Boyne Smelters
(Posted on 18/08/24)The Queensland Government in Australia and Rio Tinto will work together to safeguard a pillar of the State’s heavy industrial manufacturing base around Gladstone under a partnership to support investment in renewable energy projects.The agreement announced today represents an important step towards securing a long-term future...