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An undercover investigation reveals 200 tonnes of the deadly substance is being smuggled across South America, where it is poisoning rivers, soil and airMercury is one of the world's 10 deadliest chemicals – once extracted from the Earth's crust, it can take centuries to break down. In 2013, more than 100 countries signed up to the Minamata convention, committing to restrict its production, export and use, and phase it out altogether.Yet while Latin American countries claim to have ended production of the toxic element and controlled its movement across borders, they have simply driven the trade underground. A new report from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has found that mercury production is “out of control” in Mexico – the world's second largest producer – driven by high gold prices and cartel involvement. Continue reading......

Following China's export restrictions on antimony, gallium, and germanium, US imports from Thailand and Mexico have surged. This redirection suggests Chinese-origin materials are being rerouted through third countries to bypass the ban. Despite China's enforcement efforts to halt illegal transshipments, the lure of high overseas prices keeps these unofficial flows alive, driven by soaring demand....

Clariant AG will move some of its adsorbent production to the US from Mexico to avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs, Chief Executive Officer Conrad Keijzer said....

SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCÍA, N.L. Mexico, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ALFAA) ("ALFA") announced today its unaudited results for the third quarter of 2024 ("3Q24"). All figures have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards......

Shareholders in Mexican conglomerate Alfa approve spin-off of chemical subsidiary Alpek...

ALFA streamlining its conglomerate structure towards a food-focused business unit, in which ALFA is Sigma This is the last spin-off in ALFA's transformation process ALFA will transfer its entire ownership stake in Alpek to a new publicly traded entity: Controladora Alpek ALFA shareholders......

EU awards $170 mln for Cemex-Linde carbon capture plant, Cemex says...

ALFA's conglomerate composition being effectively simplified into wholly-owned food business Alpek fully capable of extending successful track record independent from ALFA Represents the final spin-off in ALFA's corporate simplification process Process aligned with previous spin-offs of......

Mexico's Alfa to pay down $500 mln of debt in move toward Alpek spin-off...

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