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Nestlé Expects Chocolate Demand to Drop as Cocoa Prices Rise

Nestlé warns of potential reduced chocolate consumption due to soaring cocoa costs, which may force price hikes and impact consumer demand.


Gold Production on Pause as Mining Industry Reveals Gold Becomes Difficult to Find

The gold mining industry struggles to ramp up gold production due to declining deposits, financing, and regulatory challenges as gold prices increase...

Interior Construction Firms Accused of Rigging Million-Dollar Tenders; Singaporean Watchdog Issues Legal Notices

Two interior construction firms are accused of rigging million-dollar tenders. A Singaporean competition watchdog shares the details...

Chinese Scientists Develop Cheap Aluminum Alloy with Record Thermal Resistance, Six Times Stronger than Standard Alloys

Chinese scientists at Tianjin University developed a cost-effective aluminum alloy with remarkable strength and heat resistance, revolutionizing aerospace and industrial applications...


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China's Anhui Conch Cement to add to capacity through acquisitions
As the Chinese government plans to consolidate production, Anhui Conch Cement Co said it plans to increase its capacity to 30 million metric tons through acquisitions, Bloomberg reported.
US chemicals group Taminco Corp to acquire Kemira's formic acid business
Taminco Corp, the world's largest alkylamines and alkylamine derivatives producer, said it had agreed to acquire the formic acid business of Finland-based chemicals firm Kemira.
BARRICK ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO DIVEST PLUTONIC MINE IN AUSTRALIA
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Asia-Pacific M&A deals plunge to lowest since 2009- report
A report said merger and acquisition transactions fell in the Asia-Pacific region caused by a slowing in the energy and raw materials sectors.
Banks sell Stemcor's loans to hedge funds-bankers
Lenders to troubled Stemcor, the world's largest steel trader, have been selling their exposure to hedge funds and distressed debt specialists before a key restructuring deadline on December 13, banki
Carlyle prepares for $3B exit of specialty chemicals business PQ
Private equity firm Carlyle Group is mulling over an initial public offering or an outright sale of inorganic specialty chemicals producer PQ Corp. Sources said that the proposed deal could bring in U
Jordan Co. sells chemical services company Haas Group for up to $700M
American private equity firm Jordan Company has put up for sale its chemical management business Haas Group International. Sources estimated that the deal could be valued in between USD500 million to
Vale looking to exit stakes in fertilizer and coal business, steel plant
Vale SA, the world's largest iron-ore producer is considering to sell its holdings in its coal and fertilizer divisions. The Brazilian mining giant is also looking to sell its stake in a steel-slab pl
Billionaire Glasenberg, Glencore to invest more in thermal coal as rivals stall
Glencore Xtrata PLC, led by its chief executive officer Ivan Glasenberg, will be committing more capital in thermal coal than rivals BHP Billiton Ltd., Rio Tinto Group and Anglo American PLC.
BENTLEY CAPITAL EXTENDED ON-MARKET TAKEOVER OFFER FOR MARATHON RESOURCES
Bentley Capital Ltd extended the period of its unconditional on-market takeover offer for all issued ordinary shares of Marathon Resources.
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