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Industrial Chemicals

Tata Chemicals-Kenya’s Soda Ash Dispute Raises New Supply Risks for Global Buyers

The high-stakes dispute between the Kenyan government and Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd (TCML) has escalated into a pivotal case study for multinational risk management. Following

Hardeep Singh Chawla September 12, 2026

Petrochemicals

Adipic Acid Producers Defend Prices as Production Costs Climb

The August 2026 rise in Asian Adipic Acid prices reflected more than a simple tightening of supply. Across China, South Korea, and India, higher feedstock

Devashish Joshi September 11, 2026

Ores and Minerals

Rio Tinto’s Aurukun Deal Signals a New Phase of Australian Bauxite Growth

Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire the Aurukun Bauxite Project in Queensland from the Glencore–Mitsubishi Development joint venture, strengthening its long-term bauxite position in Australia’s

Hardeep Singh Chawla September 11, 2026