Chemicals

A year-long Texas trial shows a new biosurfactant boosts oil recovery by 15% with a massive ROI, signaling a major shift in fracking chemistry.

South Star Battery Metals upsizes its private placement after strong demand, with its CEO buying the entire first tranche to fund a key graphite project.

After a horrific accident, one man's mission created the first safety blanket to stop lethal PVC pipe explosions. Here is the story of this innovation.

A massive acquisition and a surge in urea prices propelled Adecoagro to a record quarter, offsetting commodity slumps and redefining its future.

Arq reports higher Q1 revenue but a net loss due to GAC charges. The company reaffirms guidance, banking on its profitable core business and new ventures.

WACKER is set to reveal a cost-saving XRF testing method and a breakthrough gamma-sterilizable medical adhesive, poised to impact two key sectors.

GAF names 20-year veteran Dan Karins as its new commercial sales head, ensuring a smooth transition as Alma Garnett moves to a strategic advisory role.

Amid a U.S. scramble for antimony, NevGold Corp. unveils a plan to reprocess historical leach pads, securing key funding and exceptional metal recoveries.

Verallia's new €63M hybrid furnace in Spain cuts CO2 by over 50%, signaling a major shift in the energy-intensive glass packaging industry.

Amid rising metal prices, Smooth Rock Ventures restarts exploration at a historic Nevada mine with high-grade nickel, gold, and copper potential.

Atlanta-based manufacturer joins top 1% of US companies with ISO 45001, setting a new benchmark for safety and quality in the advanced materials industry.

As Canyon Resources starts trial mining in Cameroon, targeting Q2 2026 production, a major executive shuffle introduces new risks and opportunities.

A new report shows the Middle East conflict has triggered a three-year high in supply chain pressure, leading to soaring costs, shortages, and stockpiling.

A new partnership aims to reshape U.S. industrial supply chains by locally 3D printing high-performance parts, slashing lead times and boosting resilience.

For decades, toxic chemicals were the norm in HVACR. See how one family business's commitment to safety led to explosive growth and industry-wide change.

A 13-year-old energy plan from a maverick tycoon could solve India's crisis. Why has it been ignored despite a stunningly accurate past prediction?

After 40 years as a silent partner to global brands, Intercon Chemical is launching its own high-stakes medical cleaning lines to meet new safety standards.

Global commodities giant Traxys finalizes its acquisition of Sweden's Carbomax, a move set to reshape the Nordic green steel market and bolster supply chains.

Indian chemical giant DCW Limited's AI deployment yields immediate efficiency gains, signaling a major shift toward sustainable, data-driven manufacturing.

Arclin completes its acquisition of DuPont's iconic Aramids business, a transformational move that repositions the company and marks a new era for Kevlar and Nomex.