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STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN wins major Codelco contracts for Chuquicamata underground expansion

STRABAG’s subsidiary ZÜBLIN has secured two large-scale contracts from Codelco to advance the underground transformation of the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile. The project includes more than 54 kilometres of tunnelling and critical infrastructure works, with completion targeted for 2031 and a workforce of around 1,200.

Chile | 1 minute ago

Chemicals & Fertilizers

WACKER and SICO opens organofunctional silanes development centre in China

WACKER and its joint-venture partner SICO Performance Material have inaugurated a 2,300-square-meter application development center in Jining, China, focused on organofunctional silanes. The facility is designed to accelerate additive innovation and commercialization for plastics, coatings and adhesives industries across high-growth Asian markets.

1 minute ago • China

Chemicals & Fertilizers;Engineering & EPC

Saipem scures Licensing and FEED mandates from Dangote Fertilizer for Six African urea complexes

Saipem has won new technology licensing and engineering contracts from Dangote Fertilizer covering six large-scale ammonia-urea complexes in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The projects, incorporating high-capacity urea units, are set to expand Africa’s fertilizer output and strengthen regional industrial integration.

1 minute ago • Ethiopia;Nigeria

Chemicals & Fertilizers;Economic Policy

Indian government withdraws QCO certification for seven additional petrochemicals

The Government of India has withdrawn 14 BIS quality control orders covering key petrochemicals, polymers, and fibre inputs. The move is intended to improve raw material availability, reduce compliance burdens, and support MSMEs in downstream manufacturing sectors reliant on imported and domestically sourced intermediates.

1 minute ago • India

Metals & Mining;Consultancy & Advisory

SWPEL secures ₹117.8 million NALCO contract for bauxite exploration consultancy in Odisha

South West Pinnacle Exploration has been awarded a ₹117.8 million contract by National Aluminium Company to undertake detailed bauxite exploration in Odisha. The 24-month mandate covers drilling, surveys, and geological reporting in compliance with statutory mining regulations.

1 minute ago • India

Automotive

Chery-Ebro alliance revives Spain’s Zona Franca auto hub with EV-focused manufacturing platform

A joint venture between China’s Chery and Spain’s Ebro is accelerating the revival of vehicle manufacturing at Barcelona’s former Nissan plant. The project has generated 1,000 direct jobs, surpassed 9,000 unit sales in September, and is expanding EV production capacity for European markets.

1 minute ago • Spain

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Business & Corporate | 1 hour ago

AFDB commits EUR 6.5 million to Saviu II to scale early-stage tech ventures in Francophone Africa

The African Development Bank Group has approved a EUR 6.5 million commitment to the Saviu II venture capital fund to strengthen seed-stage technology financing in Francophone West and Central Africa. The investment, supported by the European Commission under Boost Africa, aims to accelerate digital entrepreneurship and regional market integration.

Industry & Manufacturing | 1 minute ago

STRABAG subsidiary ZÜBLIN wins major Codelco contracts for Chuquicamata underground expansion

Agriculture & Food | 3 minutes ago

Mizoram tables ₹174.7 billion FY27 budget prioritising agriculture and connectivity

Mizoram has proposed a ₹174.7 billion budget for FY2026–27, with allocations focused on agriculture, connectivity and social infrastructure. The plan includes continued funding for farmer support programmes and supplementary grants of ₹37.24 billion for the current fiscal, reflecting a calibrated approach to fiscal management and development spending.

Health & Medical | 55 minutes ago

Blue Jet Healthcare to invest ₹23 billion in Andhra Pradesh pharma complex targeting FY29 commissioning

Blue Jet Healthcare will invest approximately ₹23 billion to establish a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing complex in Andhra Pradesh’s Rambilli Industrial Park. The phased project, expected to be operational by FY2028–29, will expand capacity for contrast media intermediates and specialty chemicals while creating 2,000 jobs.