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1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates..................................................................................................................................................8
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates...................................................................................................................13
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................17
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................21
6. Environment & Social Updates........................................................................................................................31
7. Miscellaneous Updates......................................................................................................................................41

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CEMEX (Mexico) invests US$25 million to phase out fossil fuels at Rugby cement
plant in the UK
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it is investing US$25 million in a new
system to replace fossil fuels at its Rugby cement plant in the United Kingdom
(“UK”), as part of its “Future in Action” program to achieve carbon neutrality. The
new system, which incorporates the use of green hydrogen in the production process,
is expected to be fully operational in June 2021. Once completed, it will have the
capability to operate at 100% with alternative fuels. This important investment is
designed to reduce the site’s consumption of fossil fuels. CEMEX is one of the
largest contributors to the circular economy and a leader in using alternative fuels
with over 60% use across its European operations, significantly higher than the
industry average. In the UK, CEMEX also obtains 100% of its electricity from
renewable sources. The project, which is part of a US$100 million investment
program in the UK that has contributed towards reducing CO2 emissions from
European operations by 35% from 1990 levels, 10 years ahead of its global business
target, is instrumental towards reaching its commitment of at least 55% CO2
reduction in European operations by 2030, in line with the European Commission´s
aspiration for all its member states.
Executive Commentary
“We believe that this very significant investment in this upgraded facility
supports CEMEX’s position to minimize the use of fossil fuels for both
environmental and economic reasons. It will enable the Rugby plant to
consistently operate with up to 100% alternative fuels, which will contribute to
our climate action targets,” said President of CEMEX Europe, Middle East,
Africa & Asia.
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CEMEX (Mexico) expands into South Texas markets with new acquisition
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced today that its U.S. operations are expanding
its strong Texas network with the acquisition of a ready-mix business in San
Antonio, TX, as part of its growth initiative. CEMEX acquired the ready-mix
assets of Beck Readymix Concrete Co. LTD., including three strategically located
ready-mix concrete plants and one portable plant to service the San Antonio
metropolitan area and surrounding areas. CEMEX’s newly acquired operations sit
roughly 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the company’s Balcones Cement Plant and
Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas. CEMEX has operated both facilities
since 1994. The Balcones Quarry, the largest aggregates quarry in the United
States by volume per the U.S. Geological Survey, recently celebrated its 50th
anniversary. CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides
high-quality products and reliable services. CEMEX has a rich history of
improving the well-being of those it serves through innovative building solutions,
efficiency advancements, and efforts to promote a sustainable future.
“Texas is experiencing explosive growth, and CEMEX has repeatedly shown
it is ready to make moves to help fuel it,” said CEMEX USA Texas Regional
President. “By acquiring these facilities, CEMEX will be able to deliver our
high-quality products that many Texans are already familiar with to satisfy the
high demand of customers of one of the state’s most dynamic markets. We
welcome our new employees and look forward to a smooth transition for
them.”
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Rio Tinto (UK) invests a further $92 million in Isle-Maligne power plant
Rio Tinto is investing a further C$92 million in maintenance work and upgrades
to improve the reliability and efficiency of its Isle-Maligne hydroelectric station,
which is essential to the production of hydroelectricity for the manufacture of
low-carbon aluminum in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. Located in Alma,
the plant was commissioned 95 years ago and is the oldest in Rio Tinto's
hydroelectric network. The work will work begin this summer and take place over
two years, with one turbine-alternator group being replaced and major
maintenance work undertaken on another. The plant will be upgraded with
state-of-the-art instrumentation and information management technologies to
deliver improved operational efficiencies. The project is expected to generate
C$75 million in economic activity in Quebec and more than a hundred workers
will be involved at the peak of the work. GE Renewable Energy will deliver
engineering, fabrication and installation of the replacement turbine-alternator
group. The investment adds to a C$160 million maintenance project announced in
October 2020 to replace valves in the Isle-Maligne station.
Managing Director of Rio Tinto's Quebec operations, said: "This work at the
Isle-Maligne power plant represents a major investment by Rio Tinto in the
region that will enable us to continue our hydroelectric operations and
maintain our low-carbon footprint aluminium production in Quebec.”
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Rio Tinto (UK) to build new tellurium plant at Kennecott mine
Rio Tinto will begin construction on a new plant that will recover tellurium,
a critical mineral used in solar panels, from copper refining at its Kennecott
mine near Salt Lake City, Utah. Rio Tinto is investing $2.9 million to set up
the plant, which will recover tellurium as a byproduct of copper smelting,
extracting a valuable mineral from waste streams. The plant will have a
capacity to produce approximately 20 tonnes of tellurium per year. Rio
Tinto expects to begin production of tellurium in the fourth quarter of 2021,
creating a new North American supply chain for this critical mineral.
Tellurium is an essential component of cadmium telluride, a semiconductor
used to manufacture thin film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. Thin films
made of this compound can efficiently convert sunlight into electricity.
Tellurium can also be used as an additive to steel and copper to improve
machinability, making these metals easier to cut. It can also be added to lead
to increase resistance to sulfuric acid, vibration and fatigue.
Rio Tinto Kennecott managing director said “The minerals and metals
we produce are essential to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
Adding tellurium to our product portfolio provides customers in North
America with a secure and reliable source of tellurium produced at the
highest environmental and labour standards with renewable energy. Rio
Tinto is committed to using innovation to reduce waste in our
production process and extract as much value as possible from the
material that we mine and process.”
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Rio Tinto (UK) modernises Saguenay port facilities for safer and more efficient
operations
Rio Tinto is investing C$105 million to modernise its Port-Alfred
Port Facilities in Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. The investment will
improve the safety and efficiency of receiving and unloading
operations for raw materials used to produce aluminium at Rio
Tinto's operations in the region. In order to adapt the infrastructure
to the dimensions of modern vessels, a new platform will be built at
the end of the Duncan wharf to facilitate docking. The Powell wharf
will also be redeveloped to receive and unload alumina. This work
includes the addition of a new unloading system, the dismantling of
part of a warehouse and the renovation of the ship docking
infrastructures. The project is expected to generate around C$60
million in the Quebec economy and about a hundred workers will be
involved at the peak of the work.
Managing Director of Quebec Operations for Rio Tinto said:
"This major investment will allow our employees to work in an
even safer environment, thanks to the modernisation of our
wharves and alumina unloading system at our Port-Alfred Port
Facilities which have been in operation for 95 years. Since the
beginning of the project, Rio Tinto has been in dialogue with the
Neighborghood Committee and has worked continuously with
the various stakeholders to continue its commitment to safety,
the environment and the community”.
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Smurfit Kappa (Ireland) announces €40 million investment in North Wales
Smurfit Kappa has approved transformational investment plans for its
Mold plant in North Wales, that will further expand capacity at the
facility, make it the largest box factory in the UK and allow the
company to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. The
investment in state-of-the-art equipment will reduce CO2 per tonne
emissions by 15% at the plant. The design of the factory extension fits
seamlessly into the local landscape. A three-acre nature trail will be
constructed. It incorporates a local stream and a new footpath which
can be used by both site staff and the local community. Working in
partnership with Park in the Past, a local heritage and conservation
project, an extra 10,000 trees, shrubs and bushes will be planted.
Excess soil to be removed as part of the factory extension will be used
by the nearby heritage project.
Commenting on the announcement, Smurfit Kappa UK and Ireland
CEO, said, “This investment in North Wales will increase our
capability, flexibility and speed of response to deliver unrivalled,
innovative packaging solutions to customers across the UK and
Ireland. We are determined to meet the future needs of our
customers in a sustainable way. It is vital that our investment has
benefits for the local community and the environment.”
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Newmont (USA) Announces Acquisition of GT Gold
Newmont Corporation and GT Gold Corp. announced that the companies
have entered into a binding agreement in which Newmont will acquire the
remaining 85.1% of common shares of GT Gold not already owned by
Newmont. Under the terms of the agreement, Newmont will acquire each
GT Gold share at a price of C$3.25, for cash consideration of approximately
US$311 million (C$393.0 million). The Tatogga project, including the
primary Saddle North deposit, has the potential to contribute significant
gold and copper annual production at attractive all-in sustaining costs over
a long mine life. In addition to the known deposits at Saddle North, there
are further exploration opportunities throughout the land package. The
acquisition of the Tatogga project adds to Newmont’s existing interest in the
prospective Golden Triangle through the company’s 50 percent ownership
in the Galore Creek project.
“We are excited to expand our world-class portfolio to include the
Tatogga project in the Tahltan Territory located in the highly
sought-after Golden Triangle district of British Columbia, Canada” said
Newmont President and CEO. “Newmont recognizes that our
relationships with Indigenous, First Nations and host communities are
critical to the way we operate. We are committed to continue building a
constructive and respectful relationship with the Tahltan Nation,
including with the community of Iskut, which is near the project, in
anticipation of exploring this highly prospective area. We understand
and acknowledge that Tahltan consent is necessary for advancing the
Tatogga project and we will partner with the Tahltan Nation at all levels,
and with the Government of British Columbia to ensure a shared path
forward.”
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CEMEX (Mexico) Colombia receives permission to be able to expand its
production capacity
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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Antioquia notified its subsidiary CEMEX
Colombia S.A. that it approved the modification of the environmental license of the plant built by CEMEX Colombia in the
municipality of Maceo, Antioquia. This will allow the extraction of 990,000 tons of materials (clay and limestone) and the production
of up to 1,500,000 metric tons of cement annually. This authorization represents an important step for the project's future operation,
allowing to continue with the following pending activities that will enable the possibility of starting operations: the construction of
the access road to the plant; the completion of pending actions of the project; and the commissioning of the cement plant. CEMEX
Colombia also commits to expand and adapt habitats' fauna and flora, and to enrich and restore areas that support biodiversity. It will
also continue to generate activities that improve employment, and the general welfare of the community, seeking to contribute to the
economic and social development of the municipality of Maceo. CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides
high-quality products and reliable services. CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves through
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Rio Tinto (UK) connects the Pilbara to Asia with new direct freight shipping
service
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Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australia’s Pilbara region to the major
international shipping hub of Singapore. The service will provide the company with a quicker, cheaper and cleaner alternative to the
existing freight delivery route via Perth, helping to drive regional economic development and local job creation. The regular freight
service commenced with the arrival of the MCP Graz at the Port of Dampier from Singapore. The vessel delivered essential
maintenance supplies for Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s operations in the Pilbara, including rail wagon wheels, wagon parts, oil and lubricants.
Future shipments are expected to include tyres for heavy earth moving equipment, conveyor belts, rail wagon and locomotive parts
and mining consumables. The service is also open for use by local businesses in the north-west of Australia, providing companies
operating in the region with better access to international markets and more efficient movement of freight. Rio Tinto expects the
service to reduce the lead-time for goods in to the Pilbara by six to 10 days compared with freight via Fremantle. Additionally, it’s
expected to provide an annual saving of around three million liters of diesel fuel by reducing road train travel from Perth by more
than 3.8 million kilometers.

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Smurfit Kappa (Ireland) launches additional TopClip packing system
designed for smaller brands
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Smurfit Kappa announced the launch of a new packing system for its sustainable TopClip product, a paper-based replacement for plastic shrink
wrap that bundles beverage multi-packs. This packing system, which is designed for smaller businesses and brands, comes after the launch of their
high-speed machine with KHS last year. This now completes the portfolio of Smurfit Kappa's end to end solutions for TopClip, ensuring it is
suitable for beverage companies of all sizes. The launch of this new packing solution, and the implementation by Czech beer brewer Pivovar
Clock, sees the packaging company selected to supply their innovative and sustainable paper-based TopClip for 500ml cans. A modern and creative
brewery, Pivovar Clock are noted within the industry for their early adoption of sustainable technology. The brewer uses the latest steam
technology and local ingredients to produce their beer. Smurfit Kappa has now launched complete solutions, including automation for every shape
and size of beverage company, which will be a key characteristic in facilitating the roll out of TopClip with many different brands. Now, with this
implementation, Smurfit Kappa has proven their commitment to supplying TopClip, both to the large global brands requiring high-speed machines,
and to smaller craft breweries. With a 30% lower carbon footprint than a shrink wrap consumer pack, TopClip is plastic-free and 100% renewable,
recyclable and biodegradable. As it is made from less material and does not require glue, TopClip is significantly more sustainable than other
recently launched same-purpose packaging solutions on the market and offers a premium consumer experience with good branding opportunities.

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MMK (Russia) presents software development for import substitution
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The system is MMK-Inform service’s own software and is the result of long-term efforts to find effective document management solutions for MMK Group.
Foreign software was initially used for this purpose, but this has become obsolete in the era of digitalization. While there were a range of standard electronic
document management solutions (EDMS) on the market, these were not user-friendly and didn't take into account the specifics of the plant's internal business
processes. In response, the Group decided to come up with its own system. The initial roadmap was developed in 2016, setting out the process of transferring
10,000 employees onto the Attach system. Within a year, the system had been implemented across all MMK Group subsidiaries. MMK-Informservice
specialists succeeded in creating a mobile, convenient and user-friendly system that makes working with documents quick and simple. The development
helps to speed up information flows within the Company, as well as organize a single information space and save working time for employees. Its speed,
mobile accessibility and simple, intuitive interface that doesn't require any extra training, make the Attach system stand out. In addition, the system can
integrate with any Russian and open-source software. It also links with well-known accounting and EDI systems and allows users to make changes to the
system without the need for a developer. Documents can be signed using a range of electronic signatures and from a range of different devices. The Attach
system is not only ideal for those companies participating in the Import Substitution Programmed, but also for those who are simply striving to achieve a
more modern and efficient approach to document management and corporate communications.

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NLMK Group (Russia) launches mobile app for customers
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NLMK Group, an international steel company, has launched the NLMK app for customers to complement its online
shop. The app will make the process of buying steel products faster and more user-friendly: clients will be able to see
prices right away, quickly find the right products, choose the nearest warehouse for pickup or delivery and place instant
calls to NLMK managers. The mobile app is available for free download from App Store and Google Play. In 2020,
NLMK's online sales increased by 20%. NLMK Group continues to develop and improve its online sales service.
Starting from February 2021 the online store (https://nlmk.shop/) is available 24/7, and customers can monitor their
delivery status via their personal account.

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POSCO (South Korea) Pohang Clean Ocean Volunteer Group Awarded
with Presidential Commendation
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POSCO Pohang Clean Ocean Volunteer Group received the Presidential Commendation from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. POSCO
Pohang Clean Ocean Volunteer Group, an organization of POSCO employees, received the award for their contribution in conserving the marine
ecosystem with weekly marine clean-up activities in the Yeongil Bay area near Pohang Works. POSCO Pohang Clean Ocean Volunteer Group
received attention for carrying out activities to collect garbage both in the coastal area and underwater. POSCO executives and employees with
skin scuba licenses dive into the sea to collect marine debris, such as waste tires, plastics, and fishing gear. Also, since 2013, they have been
dedicated to collecting large-sized marine waste. As a result, the group has collected about 1,000 tons of marine waste for 11 years since its
foundation in 2009. Pohang Clean Ocean Volunteer Group also received attention for their volunteer activities reflecting the local community. One
such example is the marine clean-up activities on Ulleungdo and Dokdo, where the whitening phenomenon* is threatening the marine ecosystem.
The group has improved the livelihood of local residents and the marine ecosystem by collecting ocean wastes and starfish. Last year, they visited
coastal villages in Pohang, where the typhoons Mysak and Highsun struck and carried out underwater clean-up and inland garbage collecting
activities. Also, POSCO Clean Ocean Volunteer Group is channeling its effort into collecting plastic wastes from the ocean, which has become a
social issue in recent years.
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Smurfit Kappa (Ireland) first FTSE 100 company to gain five stars in recognition
of its support of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals
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Smurfit Kappa is proud to announce that its support of and contribution to the UN 2030 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) has been recognised by Support the Goals. The company is the first FTSE 100 company to receive a five
star rating. The SDGs are a universal call for action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy
peace and prosperity by 2030. Agreed in 2015 by world leaders, these goals can only be achieved with the support of
businesses. Support the Goals is a global initiative that was established to rate and recognise those businesses that
support the SDGs to work towards a more sustainable future. A five star rating is only awarded to companies who are
actively involving their suppliers in their efforts towards reaching these goals. For most businesses, a significant
amount of their environmental and social impact comes from the supply chain, therefore it is vitally important to help
suppliers understand and support the SDGs.
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NLMK Group (Russia) tops Rusbase Digital Awards 2021
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NLMK Group, an international steelmaking company, has topped the Production category at Rusbase Digital Awards 2021. These awards
recognize companies for their digital solutions that enhance business efficiency via innovative technologies. NLMK Group nominated
Hephaestus, a solution aimed at optimizing intra-shop logistics in steelmaking operations. The Hephaestus service is running in one of
NLMK Lipetsk steelmaking shops. It enables systematic planning of hot metal ladle movement around the shop, preventing excessive
metal cooling and the associated additional costs in implementing the production plan. Relying on mathematical models, the service
builds an equipment operation schedule based on the current order volume. A graphic control panel with an interactive shop map employs
machine vision to determine the location of technological transport in real time and reconfigure the operation plan, if necessary. The
service will save the Company up to RUB 100 million annually. NLMK Group’s Digital Transformation Programme engages dozens of
cross-functional teams that develop, launch, and fine-tune hundreds of digital solutions. The Company has set up a digital ecosystem that
ensures efficient teamwork, reliable products, knowledge accumulation, and a collaborative environment with over 30 partner companies,
including through the creation of own platforms for joint development and machine learning.
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Ethisphere announces Tata Steel (India) as one of the 2021 world's most
ethical companies for the 10th time
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Tata Steel, one of the world’s leading steel makers, has been recognised by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and
advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Tata Steel
has received this recognition for the 10th time and is one of the only three honourees in the Metals, Minerals & Mining
industry. In 2021, 135 honourees spanning 22 countries and 47 industries have been recognised. This honour is
reserved for a select number of companies with exceptional programmes and a commitment to advancing business
integrity. Ethical behaviour is intrinsic to Tata Steel’s business philosophy and has been part of its legacy since
inception, as envisioned by the Founder Jamsetji Tata, who believed that a business must operate in a manner such that
it respects the rights of all its stakeholders and creates overall value for the society. Each year, Tata Steel observes the
month of July as ‘Ethics Month’ across the organisation to reinforce its ethical culture.
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Kobe Steel (Japan) newly developed nano-carbon composite coat titanium
adopted by new Toyota “Mirai” fuel cell electric vehicle
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Kobe Steel, Ltd. announces that it has succeeded in the development and mass production of the world’s first nano-carbon composite coat titanium (NC
titanium). The new titanium material was adopted by Toyota Motor Corporation for the latest model of Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle launched in December
2020. Kobe Steel received from Toyota the Project Award in the category of 2020 model year FCEVs in recognition of the company’s superior technology
that contributes to the enhancement of the product potential of the new Mirai. NC titanium is used for separators of the fuel cell stack, which is a power
generator for FCEVs. The materials used for separators must have corrosion resistance, surface conductivity, and formability. The KOBELCO Group has
succeeded in developing NC titanium that meets these requirements by utilizing the synergy of its diverse businesses through a combination of titanium
rolling material manufacturing and surface treatment technologies in the materials business and the vacuum surface treatment and related equipment
technologies in the machinery business. Titanium has superior corrosion resistance compared to other metal materials such as steel and aluminum. The
specific gravity of titanium is about 60% that of iron, making it a very suitable metal material for the development of lighter vehicles. The main feature of
NC titanium is that it has both high corrosion resistance and surface conductivity. NC titanium also has the formability to withstand press forming, and by
applying NC surface treatment to the rolled strip in advance, surface treatment after press forming is not required. As a result, NC titanium contributes to the
further downsizing and higher performance of fuel cell stacks, as well as the dramatic improvement in productivity at the customer’s production site.
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Rio Tinto (UK) makes first sale of aluminium-scandium alloy for 3D
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Rio Tinto has signed an agreement to provide a first commercial batch of high-performance aluminium-scandium alloy from its North
American operations to Amaero, a leader in metal additive manufacturing. This first sale is being delivered through Rio Tinto’s unique
position as a producer of both aluminium and scandium, and its technical capability to develop specialised alloys. Under the agreement,
Rio Tinto will deliver alloy billets made of responsibly produced, low carbon aluminium from its hydro-powered Canadian smelters and
high purity scandium oxide from its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. The billets will be
processed by Amaero into powder for 3D printing and offered to the market for high temperature applications. The scandium oxide will
be supplied from a new plant Rio Tinto is building in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, bringing the first North American supply source to the world.
The plant will use an innovative recovery process developed by Rio Tinto scientists to extract high purity scandium oxide from the waste
streams of titanium dioxide production, without the need for any additional mining. The companies will also collaborate to develop the
supply chain for Amaero’s high performance, High Operating Temperature Aluminium Alloy, “Amaero HOT Al”, and commercialise this
lightweight material for applications in the aerospace, defence and other industries.
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Rio (UK) spends over A$500 million with WA businesses at Tom Price
mine
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Rio Tinto has to date awarded contracts valued at over $385 million (A$500 million) to local Western Australian and Pilbara
Aboriginal businesses to support the latest development of its Greater Tom Price Operations. Construction of the Western
Turner Syncline Phase 2 (WTS2) expansion commenced in early 2020 and to date more than 85 per cent of spending on the
project has been awarded to Western Australian and Pilbara Aboriginal businesses, directly through Rio Tinto or principal
contractor Mondium. At peak construction, development will support a workforce of over 1,000 people with the majority
employed by WA businesses, including Guma Warnii, Monadelphous, Mondium, Kerman Contracting, Whittens, North West
Mining & Civil, MACA Civil, Linkforce and Aerison. Rio Tinto approved the $749 million (A$1 billion) investment in the
mine in November 2019 to sustain production capacity of its iron ore business in the Pilbara. The investment allows for the
mining of existing and new deposits at WTS2 and includes construction of a new crusher and a 13-kilometre conveyor which
will help lower greenhouse gas emissions from the mine by 3.5 per cent compared to road haulage.
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MMK (Russia) sold more than 7.4 million tonnes of steel products on the
Russian market in 2020
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Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) sold 7.43 million tonnes of steel products on the Russian market last year, in line with usual
figures. About 30% (2.39 million tonnes) of this was sold to metal trading companies. In 2020, MMK sold 7.4 million tonnes of steel products
to the Russian market. The share of sales to metal trading companies was about 30%. Approximately half of this production volume was
distributed to metal trading warehouses located in the "home" regions (the Urals, the Volga region, Siberia and the Far East). The most popular
products were hot-rolled products and grades, which accounted for more than 60% of sales (34% and 29%, respectively). Of MMK's total
sales to the metal trading industry and metal service centres, about 40% is sold through its own sales network, MMK Trading House, which
is the authorised representative of the plant in all regions of Russia and in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, MMK Trading House has
32 separate branches in Russia, as well as five branches in the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2020, MMK Trading House showed shipment
dynamics similar to the general trends in the market – a decline in Q2 followed by growth in H2 2020. Overall, the increase in sales volume
compared to 2019 was 11% (average order size also increased by the same amount), while shipments to construction industry enterprises
increased by 17% thanks to state support measures, and sales to transport engineering enterprises grew by 18%.
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BHP (Australia) inks MoU with HBIS to mitigate emissions in the steel industry
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BHP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s HBIS Group Co., Ltd (HBIS), one of the
world’s largest steelmakers and a major customer of BHP’s iron ore, with the intention of investing up to US$15
million over three years to jointly study and explore greenhouse gas emissions reduction technologies and pathways.
Under the partnership, BHP and HBIS Group intend to collaborate on three priority areas: hydrogen-based direct
reduction technology, the recycling and reuse of steelmaking slag, and the role of iron ore lump utilisation to help
reduce emissions from ironmaking and steelmaking. The partnership aims to help both companies progress toward
their climate change goals, and support the steel industry’s role in helping to achieve China’s ambitions to be carbon
neutral by 2060. BHP’s investment would be drawn from its US$400 million Climate Investment Program established
in 2019 to support projects, partnerships, research and development to help reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
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CNX (USA) Unveils Partnership with Bettis Brothers and The Bus Stops Here
Foundation
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CNX Resources Corp. Bettis Brothers, and The Bus Stops Here Foundation announced a partnership intended to bring greater awareness
and access to opportunities in the natural gas industry to disadvantaged urban and rural communities within the Pittsburgh region.
Additionally, CNX laid out comprehensive goals related to its supply chain and sourcing efforts in the critical area of local workforce
diversity. With a growing need for local family-sustaining jobs, CNX announced it will purchase all services and materials from providers
that, in aggregate, maintain at least a 90% local resident employee base (southwestern PA, eastern OH and northern WV) and will
dedicate 40% of the total CNX small business spend to companies within the tri-state area. CNX also committed to a 6% Diverse Business
Enterprise (DBE) spend and 7% DBE representation on the CNX vendor roster in 2021. As part of the partnership between CNX and The
Bus Stops Here Foundation, Jerome Bettis and CNX President and CEO Nick DeIuliis will soon visit Sto-Rox High School to deliver
needed technology solutions and speak with students regarding career opportunities in the natural gas industry. This follows recent
CNX-led classroom technology efforts with West Greene School District and other community partners in the region. Additional details
regarding the Sto-Rox event and other future events related to the partnership are forthcoming.
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HeidelbergCement (Germany) pioneers new carbon capture technology in
Redding, USA
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HeidelbergCement’s US subsidiary Lehigh Hanson and Silicon Valley-based materials technology company Fortera have announced a
collaboration to implement a new type of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology in a pilot installation at Lehigh’s Redding
California cement facility, with an expected 60% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne of product. Both partners will construct and
operate a small commercial plant where CO2 will be captured from the kiln exhaust and converted into a cementitious material. The final
product will be suitable for use as a new low carbon SCM (Supplementary Cementitious Material) in the production of high-quality
concrete with a lower CO2 footprint. The product generated within the new carbon capture process at the Redding plant will be the first
cementitious material produced commercially from CO2 captured directly from a cement kiln. Fortera’s proprietary recarbonation
(ReCarbTM) process works by tapping into the existing feedstock and equipment at the plant, while production carries on as usual from
the quarry to the kiln. Instead of then releasing CO2, the kiln exhaust is captured and mineralized into a cementitious material. The
material can be co-blended with portland cement and used by ready mixed concrete producers as a Supplementary Cementitious Material
(SCM) or as a cementitious binder for preformed concrete materials like bricks, blocks or precast structures.
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Polyus (Russia) And Rosgeo Initiate Joint Exploration Projects In The
Krasnoyarsk Region
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PJSC Polyus acquires a 74.99% participation interest in two companies owned by JSC Rosgeologia for a total consideration of RUB
200 mln (approximately $2.7 mln). These companies hold exploration licenses for the Marokskoye and Petropavlovskoye ore fields
located in the Krasnoyarsk region’s Severo-Yeniseysk and Motyginsky districts, respectively. Both sites are situated in areas with
developed energy and road infrastructure. Covering 13 km², the Petropavlovskaya license area is located ca. 170 km from Polyus’
Olimpiada mine, while the Marokskaya license area covering 15 km² is located ca. 70 km from Olimpiada. Polyus also holds a call
option allowing it to buy out the remaining participation interests in both companies from Rosgeologia. Exercising the call option is
conditional upon the certification of reserves of the prospective areas with state authorities following the completion of the
exploration campaign. Polyus is the world’s fourth-largest gold mining company by production volumes and one of three gold miners
with the largest attributable gold reserves. The company demonstrates the lowest production costs among major global gold
producers. The company’s principal operations are located in Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk and Magadan regions and the Republic of Sakha
(Yakutia).
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MMK (Russia) and CROC launch a new modular data processing centre
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PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has launched a new modular data processing centre (DPC). The new data centre provides a solid
foundation for the business' future digital transformation and will help to improve the reliability of the Company's management system. The project
was completed in partnership with the IT company CROC. The MMK modular data centre is specialised to host server and network equipment.
With an area of 200 square metres, it is designed to accommodate 36 racks with a total IT load of 208 kW, rendering it large enough to fit at least
400 units of modern, high-performance data storage and processing equipment. Its fiber-optic cable system enables data transfer at speeds of up to
100 Gigabites per second, making it possible to organise access channels to the data centre's resources with maximum bandwidth. The centre will
enable MMK to become self-sufficient in its computing capacity over the years ahead. The new centre was primarily constructed to accommodate
an increase in the volume of processed information MMK handles. This growth has been directly linked to MMK’s business expansion, with the
Company seeing an increase in both the number and complexity of automation and digitalization projects, as well as the quantity of regulations
related to fault tolerance and IT resource availability. The modular data centre will house the IT infrastructure needed for projects unifying MMK’s
EMS system and its corporate data management systems, hardware platforms for projects using Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) technologies,
personnel positioning, machines and mechanisms in hazardous areas, machine vision, mathematical modeling, advanced analytics and more.
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Toshiba and UPM (Finland) Raflatac join forces to bring out a perfectly
matched linerless printing experience
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Toshiba and UPM Raflatac are pleased to announce they have entered into a European-wide collaboration. By joining
forces, the companies are creating a compelling linerless print solution with Toshiba’s latest linerless printer
technology and UPM Raflatac’s high performance linerless OptiCut™ label portfolio. Through this collaboration,
Toshiba and UPM Raflatac will provide a ready-to-use solution for linerless printing. Their customers can now take
advantage of the tested and approved combination of Toshiba’s BV420D-GL linerless printer and UPM Raflatac’s
OptiCut linerless label material to have a perfectly matched printing experience. With e-commerce being one of the
fastest-growing sectors, the need for efficient and reliable processes to ensure all shipments are labeled correctly is
increasing. The Toshiba-UPM Raflatac collaboration brings together deep technological know-how and expertise that
support clients by creating sophisticated print applications for them.
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UPM (Finland) Biomedicals and CELLINK form collaboration for groundbreaking
3D bioprinting developments
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UPM Biomedicals is excited to announce its collaboration with bioconvergence company CELLINK. The partnership brings together
UPM’s expertise for producing non-animal derived, nanocellulose biomaterials with CELLINK’s years of experience in method
development for 3D bioprinting, offering new groundbreaking solutions to this growing life sciences market. Advances in 3D printing
in the past decade have been outstanding, and the technology is becoming more widely used for various cutting-edge applications.
3D bioprinting is already important in areas such as cancer research, where tumour models can be printed to test their response to
different treatments. More recently scientists have been exploring the use of this technology in a clinical setting, with the possibility
of printing tissues or organs that can then be transplanted into patients. Using non-animal derived raw materials, such as UPM’s
nanofibrillar cellulose, for bio-ink formulations makes transplants into humans much more effective, reducing the possibility of an
immune response or rejection. The collaboration of two strong partners, CELLINK and UPM, builds confidence in making these
treatments into an industrial and clinical standard, applied in a wider setting instead of remaining only within few hospitals.
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UPM (Finland) joins clean hydrogen coalitions in the EU and Finland to promote
the emerging hydrogen economy
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UPM has recently joined the EU’s Clean Hydrogen Alliance and become member of the Roundtable on Clean Hydrogen
for industrial users. UPM has also joined the newly established Finnish Hydrogen Cluster. UPM is well-positioned for the
hydrogen economy and wants to be proactive in the developments that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Clean hydrogen
is emerging as one of the key enablers for the European Union goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Currently on-going
basic engineering phase for a potential new large-scale UPM biorefinery will specifically investigate opportunities of
green hydrogen production and utilisation. The potential biorefinery would have an annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes of
high-quality renewable fuels for road transport, sustainable aviation and for use in petrochemical industry. Clean hydrogen
is considered as an essential pathway for several industries and sectors in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
While hydrogen is currently receiving much attention, cost-effective scale-up of the use of clean hydrogen is at early
stages.
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UPM (Finland) joins The Climate Pledge
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UPM has joined The Climate Pledge, a cross-sector community of world-class companies working together to crack the
climate crisis and to decarbonise our economy. These companies are committed to reach the targets of the Paris Agreement
well in advance. The Climate Pledge was co-founded by Amazon and the Global Optimism. Signing this pledge is a
natural next step on UPM’s climate roadmap. In January 2020, the company committed to the UN Business Ambition for
1.5°C with a promise to pursue science-based measures to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. UPM’s goal is to mitigate
climate change and drive value creation through innovating novel products, by practicing sustainable forestry and
committing to -65% CO2 emission reduction target by 2030. This target is approved by The Science Based Target
initiative. By joining two highly esteemed global networks, UPM wants to take an active role in driving the change and to
collaborate with scientific and other partners to reach highest possible positive impact on climate and people.
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Tata Steel (India) Adventure Foundation joins hands with FIT India to launch
FIT@50+ Women’s Trans Himalayan Expedition
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Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF) is organising a unique expedition titled FIT@50+ Women’s Trans Himalayan Expedition ’21 in collaboration
with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, under the FIT India banner. The expedition is also being supported by Tata Motors
and Tata Sports Club as drive and fitness partners respectively. The team members are drawn from across India comprising retired professionals and
homemakers. The 10-member team also comprises three Women Everest Summiteers. The 5-month long expedition involves traversing the Himalaya
from Arunachal to Karakoram range (East to West) covering around 4,500 kms and cross about 40 mountain passes. The expedition is expected to begin
in the first week of May and will conclude in the second week of October this year. Trekking to the frosty peaks of the Himalayas and absorbing its
beauty is any one's dream. The journey is demanding. It requires grit and stamina to overcome multiple challenges in inclement weather and tough
terrain. The Himalayan journey demands and moulds the psychological, emotional, and physical challenges and strengthens the ‘can do’ spirit. As the
life span has increased globally, it has become important to engage the 50 and above aged people in various activities effectively. The expedition will
inspire and motivate women of all age groups to include fitness activities in their daily lives to stay healthy. In the Covid-19 pandemic era, women’s
health and fitness plays a key role both in the families and towards nation building. The expedition will provide a hope and create a new path for senior
citizens, including 50+ or even 60+, to pursue their dreams.
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CEMEX (Mexico) launches call for the Marcelo Zambrano Scholarship
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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the opening of the registration process to win the Architect Marcelo Zambrano Scholarship,
aimed at Mexican architects. For 15 years, the scholarship has been the most comprehensive support in Mexico to pursue a
postgraduate degree in architecture at a top international university. It consists of financial support of 1 million pesos per year for
tuition and expenses. The validity of the support has a maximum duration of two years. The requirements to participate are: to be
a Mexican citizen, be a graduate of the architecture career, and be accepted in a prestigious international university to carry out a
postgraduate degree with a maximum duration of two years. To complete the registration, applicants must send documents, such
as curriculum vitae, an essay explaining the reasons for their choice for that graduate degree and that academic institution,
portfolio, two letters of recommendation, letter of acceptance from the university, professional title, and birth certificate. The
winner will be announced in August 2021 and will have to commit to return to Mexico and share the knowledge acquired during
this experience, contributing to the education of future generations of architects.
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CEMEX (Mexico) successfully deploys hydrogen-based ground-breaking
technology
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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it has successfully introduced ground-breaking hydrogen technology as part of its fuel mix in all of its cement
plants in Europe. With an estimated US$40 million investment program, it is also moving quickly to extend this technology to the rest of its operations
around the world, including Mexico, the USA, South, Central America and the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. This innovative technology using hydrogen,
which emits zero CO2 from combustion, enables further reduction of fossil fuels, improves energy efficiency and consequently is another milestone
towards CO2 emissions reduction targets. The company executed initial trials of this technology at the Alicante Cement Plant in Spain in July 2019 and
quickly confirmed its potential as a lever to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The technology was installed in 2020 in all cement plants in Europe.
In 2021, CEMEX will roll this out to substantially all its global operations. With this new technology, hydrogen enhances the cement kiln's combustion
process, adding another relevant tool in the company's 2030 roadmap to reduce CO2 emissions in the short term. In 2020, CEMEX announced its
Climate Action strategy, defining a global target of a 35% reduction of CO2 emissions per ton of cementitious products by 2030. For its operations in
Europe, CEMEX also defined a 55% reduction target, in line with what the European Commission set as a new goal for all its member states. To
complement this strategy with a longer-term vision, CEMEX also established an ambition to deliver net-zero CO2 concrete to all its customers globally
by 2050.
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Fortescue (Australia) community grants now open for applications
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Grants of up to $5,000 are now available for community organisations in the Pilbara, under the latest round of Fortescue
Metals Group’s (Fortescue) community grants program. The biannual program provides funding to support projects within
the Town of Port Hedland, Shires of East Pilbara and Ashburton and City of Karratha with a focus on education and
training, Aboriginal engagement, health and wellbeing, safety and community involvement, economic development and
environmental responsibility. Hedland Snake Removal is a not-for-profit organisation based in Port Hedland, which is run
by a dedicated group of eight locals who volunteer their time and resources. The group received funding in September
2020 to assist with their work in the community. In Karratha, funding was made available to SAFE Karratha to purchase
supplies and equipment for the organisation’s volunteers, allowing them to create a safe environment for the animals they
care for. Fortescue General Manager Hedland Operations Mark Komene said Fortescue was founded on the belief that
communities should benefit from the business’ success.
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HeidelbergCement joins CCS consortium in the UK to create the world’s first
low-carbon industrial cluster
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HeidelbergCement’s British subsidiary Hanson UK has become a partner in the HyNet North West consortium, which aims to create the world’s
first low-carbon industrial cluster in the region of North West England. The proposed hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) project will
play a critical role in the UK’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and the fight against climate change. HyNet North West
covers the largest concentration of advanced manufacturing and chemical production in the UK, including Hanson’s Padeswood cement plant. As
a first step, a feasibility study will be conducted to provide a clear design basis and cost estimate for a capture facility at the Padeswood plant, and
connection to the proposed HyNet North West CO2 network and storage system. The project will reduce regional CO2 emissions by up to 10
million tonnes every year by 2030 – including up to 800,000 tonnes from the Hanson plant in Padeswood. This is the equivalent of taking four
million cars off the road. HyNet North West will deliver 80 per cent of the national hydrogen production target, 100 per cent of the national target
for CCS capacity by 2030, and a hydrogen town. The HyNet North West project also includes production, storage and distribution of low carbon
hydrogen, which will help to decarbonise other industries whose CO2 emissions primarily come from fossil fuels. The project, led by Progressive
Energy, is being developed by a consortium of regionally located partners including Cadent, CF Fertilisers, Eni UK, Essar, INOVYN and the
University of Chester as well as Hanson.
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The Group released a low-carbon green development action plan to achieve
carbon peak in 2022 and achieve carbon neutrality in 2050
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The group released a low-carbon green development action plan a clear peak of carbon, carbon-neutral planning objectives: 2021
released in metallurgy carbon roadmap 2022 annual carbon peak, 2025 annual carbon emissions drop from its peak of 10% or more,
2030 annual carbon emissions from their peak down 30 % or more, 2050 annual and carbon. Climate change is a major global
challenge facing mankind. At the 75th United Nations General Assembly, the G20 Leaders’ Riyadh Summit and the Climate
Ambition Summit, President Xi Jinping made a statement to the international community that China’s carbon dioxide emissions will
be achieved by 2030. Peak, strive to achieve the solemn promise of carbon neutrality by 2060. This is a major strategic decision made
by the Party Central Committee and the State Council in coordinating the overall international and domestic situations. It not only
demonstrates China's responsibility to actively respond to climate change and promote the building of a community with a shared
future for mankind, but also demonstrates China's determination to take the path of green, low-carbon, and high-quality development.
The determination has provided long-term follow-up for the economic and social development of our country.
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Kobelco Group (Japan) CO₂ Reduction Solution
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Kobe Steel, Ltd. announces that it has successfully demonstrated the technology that can reduce a significant amount of CO2
emissions from blast furnace operations, combining the technologies of Midrex in the engineering business and the blast furnace
operation technology in the iron and steel business. This achievement is a result of the integrated efforts of the Kobe Steel Group (also
known as the KOBELCO Group) leveraging its diverse businesses. The demonstration test was conducted for a month at a large blast
furnace (4,844 m3) of the Kakogawa Works in Hyogo Prefecture. The quantity of CO2 emissions from the blast furnace is determined
by the reducing agent rate (RAR) or the quantity of carbon fuel used in blast furnace ironmaking. In the demonstration test, it was
verified that RAR could be stably reduced from 518 kg/tHM (ton hot metal) to 415 kg/tHM by charging a large amount of hot
briquetted iron (HBI) produced by the MIDREX® Process. The results indicate that this technology can reduce CO2 emissions by
approximately 20% compared to a conventional method. In addition, the world's lowest level of coke rate (239 kg/tHM) has been
achieved in the demonstration test of this technology. The company sees it as a promising solution that could become readily available
in the near future at a lower additional cost compared to other CO2 reduction measures.
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Rio Tinto (UK) to contribute $20 million to fund new hospital in Tom Price
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Rio Tinto will contribute $20 million (US$15 million) to the Western Australian Government to help fund a new hospital
at Tom Price in the state’s Pilbara region. The partnership will help facilitate construction of a modern hospital expected
to include an emergency department, inpatient ward and consulting rooms for visiting services. Local communities will
also benefit from new medical imaging equipment and state-of-the-art telehealth technology that connect locals with
Perth-based medical specialists by phone or video, ensuring they get the best care while removing the need to travel long
distances. Rio Tinto’s contribution to replace the current 54-year-old Tom Price District Hospital forms part of the
company’s ongoing commitment to the Pilbara region. Rio Tinto’s funding commitment for the hospital project at Tom
Price is in addition to the company’s Pilbara COVID-19 support package, which has included $1 million (US$0.8 million)
for both the City of Karratha and the Shire of Ashburton, to assist local economic stimulus initiatives and community
support.
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Smurfit Kappa (Ireland) launches innovative punnet portfolio for fresh
produce market
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Smurfit Kappa is launching its innovative punnet portfolio in Europe. The “Safe&Green” portfolio is Smurfit Kappa’s
paper-based, sustainable solution to plastic packaging for fresh produce, and consists of unique designs that are 100%
renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable. Recent research by Smurfit Kappa has found that consumers prefer a punnet
that balances visibility of the contents with sustainability, with over half (58%) of respondents rating these as the most
important attributes of fresh produce packaging. The research also found that 75% of consumers surveyed believe
paper-based punnets to be the sustainable choice. In addition, Eurostat's latest figures affirm consumer’s beliefs as it
confirmed that 83% of paper-based packaging is actually recycled. As a result, growers and retailers are increasingly
selecting sustainable packaging solutions for fresh produce that respond to, and address, a multitude of customer needs.
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MMK Group (Russia) increases spending on charity and social programmes
to almost RUB 3 billion
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PJSC Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (MMK) spent RUB 2,972.7 million on charitable and social programmes, up
15.1% compared to the previous year. At the same time, MMK’s total contribution to the Group’s social and charitable
spending reached almost 73%, amounting to about RUB 2.18 billion, up 21.8% compared to 2019. The largest area of
social investment in 2020 was charity, in particular, combatting coronavirus. As soon as the e9idemiological threat
emerged, on the initiative of Chairman of the Board of Directors Victor Rashnikov, MMK allocated more than RUB
530 million for the implementation of emergency measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and antiviral protection
for employees of MMK Group, as well as for the support of municipal organisations in Magnitogorsk and the most
vulnerable groups of citizens.
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Tata Steel (India) backs a new global framework for decarbonizing heavy in-
dustries
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Tata Steel has joined a first-of-its-kind network of heavy industries and civil society groups that will provide a global framework for
decarbonizing heavy industries as part of the COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Established by the international non-profit, the
Climate Group and campaign organization Mighty Earth, The Global Framework Principles for the Decarbonization of Heavy
Industry has been developed in close coordination with industry experts. It is the first time a set of publicly available global guidelines
has provided clear steps for how heavy industries like steel, cement, and chemicals across the world can stimulate economic growth
while aligning with a 1.5°C climate trajectory. This multi-stakeholder platform calls out the urgent need to accelerate and scale-up
the decarbonization of heavy industry to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The framework has set out six core principles,
each of which represent an essential lever that policymakers can use to ensure the successful decarbonization of steel, cement,
chemicals and other heavy industries. These include tying heavy industry public financing to emissions reduction plans, and
prioritizing investment in low- and zero-carbon technologies that will help phase out fossil fuel use in industrial processes.
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ALROSA (Russua): Severalmaz to bring the processing plant back into operation
a month ahead of schedule
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ALROSA Group’s management decided to bring the processing plant of Lomonosov Mining and Processing Division, PJSC
Severalmaz, back into operation on March 1, 2021. The plant was suspended last October. It was earlier planned to relaunch the
processing plant a month later – on April 1. Preparatory and repair works are underway to minimize forced shutdowns of the plant
after relaunch and ensure that the planned production program is completed. It was planned to process 3 million tons of ore in
2021. Specialists have already repaired mill No. 2, vertical conveyor No. 2, belt conveyor No. 8, a sampler, a collector, classifiers,
apron feeder No. 2, and a jigging machine. Plans imply the replacement of the lining of mill No.1, repairing the conveyor
equipment, elevators, pump park, screens, an apron feeder, a reloading device, and installations for the destruction of oversize
rock mass. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced production plan of ALROSA Group, Severalmaz switched to seasonal
operations. The processing plant was suspended from May 16 to July 8, thereafter it was relaunched for the period until October
13, 2020. Mining was suspended from May 13 to November 1. Severalmaz diamond production in 2020 was 2.8 million carats.
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