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RHI Magnesita expands U.S. presence with acquisition of Resco for up to $430 million. (Photo: RHI Magnesita)

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RHI Magnesita to acquire Resco Group, expanding U.S. market reach

Post Date 04/01/2024

In a expanding move to strengthen its position in the alumina-based refractories market, Vienna-based RHI Magnesita has unveiled plans to acquire Resco Group, a U.S.-based [more…]

Labor strife threatens Airbus A220 production ramp-up in Montreal. (Photo: Frederick K. Larkin)

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Airbus A220 factory faces productivity slowdown amid contract negotiations

Post Date 03/29/2024

Montreal’s Airbus factory, responsible for assembling the planemaker’s smallest commercial jet, the A220, is experiencing a slip in productivity. This comes as the factory’s 1,300 [more…]

PetroChina resumes Venezuelan oil imports amidst geopolitical uncertainties. (Photo: PetroChina)

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PetroChina to receive Venezuelan oil shipment

Post Date 03/22/2024

In a noteworthy development, PetroChina Co. is poised to receive a shipment of Venezuelan oil, marking a significant shift in its sourcing strategies. The cargo, [more…]

Ford electrifies EV market with access to Tesla superchargers in U.S. and Canada. (Photo: Ford Media)

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Ford powers up EV owners with Tesla supercharger access in the U.S. and Canada

Post Date 02/29/2024

In a move that could send a bolt of electricity through the electric vehicle (EV) market, Ford Motor has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Tesla [more…]

Commercial Bank and Visa launch Visa Installment Solution in Qatar. (Photo: GCC)

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Qatar’s Commercial Bank and Visa revolutionize payment experience with Visa Installment Solution

Post Date 02/27/2024

In a move to redefine the payment landscape in Qatar, Commercial Bank has partnered with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to introduce the [more…]

American Airlines raises bag fees and limits frequent flyer eligibility. (Photo: JL Images)

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American Airlines takes off with bag fee hike and frequent flyer mile limits

Post Date 02/20/2024

American Airlines is soaring to new heights with its latest changes, including a hike in bag fees and restrictions on earning frequent flyer miles. The [more…]

Canadian, German, and Australian mineral explorers aim to secure premium prices for crucial metals in electric vehicles, and to reduce dependence on China's dominant role in the market. (Photo: Lynas)

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Miners aim to break China’s dominance in rare earth minerals

Post Date 11/08/2023

In a bid to challenge China’s stranglehold on the production and supply of rare earth metals, several Canadian, German, and Australian mining companies are devising [more…]

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) directed the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project to cease operations in a wetland area near Abbotsford, British Columbia. (Photo: Dennis Owen | Reuters)

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Environmental concerns and costs plague Trans Mountain Oil pipeline expansion project

Post Date 11/03/2023

The Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project, a Canadian government-owned initiative, has once again encountered a roadblock as the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) issued an [more…]

Oct. 30, 2023 - Canadian Solar intends to construct an $800 million production facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, creating hundreds of jobs in the Louisville area. (Photo: Solar Industry)

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Canadian Solar to brighten Indiana with $800 million solar production facility

Post Date 10/30/2023

In a move set to illuminate the future of renewable energy in the United States, Canadian Solar, a prominent solar power product manufacturing company, has [more…]

October 10, 2023 - A strike at General Motors’ Canadian plants is over less than a day after it started, according to Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,000 autoworkers at the company. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Canadian auto workers and GM reach Preliminary contract agreement to end strike

Post Date 10/10/2023

General Motors and the Canadian auto workers’ union have reached a tentative contract agreement, ending a strike that began shortly after midnight. Approximately 4,300 striking [more…]