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ArcelorMittal Tubarão, Brazil first ResponsibleSteel steelmaking site in Latin America

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The company manufactures flat steel products—primarily hot-rolled plates and coils—for both domestic and international markets. Launched in 2015, ResponsibleSteel sets global standards for sustainability performance and promotes the certification of steel chain companies through a network of independent certification bodies.

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Mitsui signs MOU with Atlas Lithium for up to 100% of production from Atlas’ planned concentrate plant

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Atlas Lithium Corporation, a US-based mineral exploration company focused on lithium and other battery metals in Brazil, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co., with respect to Mitsui’s potential interest in acquiring the right to purchase Atlas Lithium’s future lithium concentrate production.

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Toshiba, Sojitz and CBMM partner to commercialize next-generation Li-ion batteries with NTO anodes

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Toshiba Corporation, Sojitz Corporation, and CBMM have entered into a joint development agreement for the commercialization of next generation lithium-ion batteries using niobium titanium oxide (NTO) as the anode material. One of the major requirements for rechargeable battery development is greater energy density and faster charging.

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Raízen breaks ground on Iogen cellulosic ethanol facility in Brazil

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Iogen Corporation announced that Brazilian ethanol giant Raízen Energia Participações S/A has started construction of a commercial biomass-to-ethanol facility using Iogen Energy’s advanced cellulosic biofuel technology. Iogen Energy is a joint venture between Raízen and Iogen Corporation. Earlier post.).

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Ensyn and Fibria establish strategic alliance for cellulosic fuels and chemicals in Brazil; Fibria to invest $20M in Ensyn

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Ensyn Corporation and Brazilian wood pulp company Fibria Celulose S.A. have formed a strategic alliance that includes the establishment of an equally-owned joint venture for the production of cellulosic liquid fuels and chemicals in Brazil, as well as a US$20-million equity investment in Ensyn Corporation by Fibria.

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Alcoa to restart curtailed aluminum smelting capacity at Portland Aluminium in Australia

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Alcoa Corporation announced that the Portland Aluminium joint venture plans to restart 35,000 metric tons per year (mtpy) of curtailed capacity at its aluminum smelter in the State of Victoria in Australia. When both projects are complete, Alcoa Corporation will have approximately 82% of its 2.99

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Bridgestone leverages big data to implement optimal plantation for higher yield in Pará rubber tree farms

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Bridgestone Corporation has developed an optimization system for Pará rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ) plantations. While Pará rubber trees originated in Brazil, they have suffered devastating damage there by a disease called SALB (South American Leaf Blight) in the early 20 th century and they have hardly been planted in Brazil since then.

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