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Cuba’s ongoing salt crisis continues to worsen, with the country’s salt production facilities struggling to meet demand despite efforts to overhaul the industry. The Martí saltworks, once a major supplier, is still operating at minimal
Arkema’s management testified before the French National Assembly’s Economic Affairs Committee regarding planned layoffs at its Jarrie production plant. The company cited the abrupt halt in salt supply from Vencorex as the main reason for
Over 450,000 residents in Artemisa, Cuba, have been without salt for more than three months due to ongoing distribution failures. The crisis highlights structural weaknesses, exacerbated by the energy crisis, poor infrastructure, and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
The rapid expansion of illegal salt production in Kutubdia, Bangladesh, using groundwater from over 1,500 unauthorized tube wells, is causing severe environmental and water resource damage. Since 2017, this method has doubled salt yields but
The KAM (Kenya Association of Manufacturers) Salt Sub-sector engaged with national and county government agencies to address challenges hindering its growth. Key issues discussed included high production costs due to multiple taxes and regulatory overlaps,
Sharp price fluctuations in China’s caustic soda market are creating uncertainty across the chlor-alkali chain, impacting operating rates and brine procurement behavior. Since caustic soda production is directly tied to brine input, these economic swings
Rio Tinto has secured a major financing package for its Rincon lithium project in Argentina and confirmed its first commercial shipment of lithium carbonate from the site. These milestones mark the project’s transition from development
Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) has announced plans to go public on Nasdaq via a SPAC merger to raise capital for its geothermal and brine-based lithium projects. The transaction highlights surging investor interest in Direct Lithium
Global seaborne salt shipments have shown a strong performance in the first two months of 2026, driven by higher bulk loading volumes. The uptick suggests improved spot availability and more active trading across major maritime
Qatar has initiated a prequalification process for contractors ahead of the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) stage for a new salt production facility. This moves the project into a defined procurement track where bidder capabilities
A regional salt-based industrial cluster in Gansu, China, is progressing with its second-phase expansion, targeting a March 2026 start. The project features a 600,000-ton integrated salt-nitrate build designed to modernize regional production. Such integrated expansions
Japanese chemical giant Shin-Etsu has announced a $3.4 billion investment to expand its PVC and chlor-alkali chain in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The project includes new electrolysis facilities that will significantly increase caustic soda and VCM production
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