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Antimony: Finding its Place in the World's Critical Minerals Footprint
While not as well-known as some other critical minerals such as lithium or nickel, antimony is crucial in industrial and military applications, including flame retardants, solar glass, ammunition and lead-acid batteries.
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Novonor Exits Control of Braskem in Deal With IG4 Capital
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Brazilian private equity firm IG4 Capital has reached an agreement that could reshape the ownership structure of petrochemical giant Braskem, paving the way for IG4 to assume joint control of the company alongside state-run oil major Petrobras.
Novonor vende el control de Braskem a IG4 Capital
Published on March 18, 2026
La firma brasileña de capital privado IG4 Capital ha alcanzado un acuerdo que podría redefinir la estructura accionaria del gigante petroquímico Braskem, allanando el camino para que IG4 asuma el control conjunto de la compañía junto con la petrolera estatal Petrobras. La operación marcaría la salida de Novonor, anteriormente conocida como Odebrecht, como accionista controlador de Braskem, aunque mantendría una participación minoritaria.
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With the recent conflict in the Middle East leading to the closure of Strait of Hormuz, Thailand's petrochemical industry has shifted from prospective growth to a heavy operational burden.
Zambia Targets 10 GW of Power Generation Capacity by 2030
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The Government of Zambia has announced an ambitious plan to increase its electricity generation capacity to approximately 10,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030, aiming to address persistent power shortages and support long-term economic growth.
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