Solvay confirmed discussions with One Investment Management for a strategic partnership involving its rare earths processing unit. The move supports efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical mi
Solvay reported a Q2 net loss of $120 million driven by restructuring costs, while adjusted EBITDA surged 93% to $81 million and net sales rose 8% year-over-year.
Solvay reported Q2 2026 net sales of €1.55 billion with a 5% volume increase driven by materials segments. Composite materials grew 18% and specialty polymers returned to growth, contributing to impro
The EU is partnering with Brazil to secure critical mineral supplies through a Viridis Mining rare earth project. A potential agreement with Solvay aims to boost local refining capacity and reduce rel
Solvay released its first impact report, highlighting that 65% of net sales come from sustainable solutions and 2030 carbon targets are half-complete. Innovations span aerospace composites, bio-based
A Stockholm Environment Institute report warns that LKAB's Per Geijer rare earths mine may violate Sami rights, potentially delaying the EU's strategic project designed to secure critical minerals for
Driven by electrification demand, the rare earth market is projected to reach $6.28-$7.8 billion by 2030. SAGA Metals recently acquired the Wolverine Heavy Rare Earth Element Project to bolster North
Solvay reported 2025 full-year net sales of €6.14 billion, down 6.5%, with Q4 EBITDA at €238 million. The company completed its oil and gas divestiture in January 2026 to concentrate on specialty chem
Solvay plans to cut soda ash capacity at its Spanish Torrelavega plant due to difficult market conditions, resulting in up to 77 job cuts. Sodium bicarbonate operations at the site will remain unaffec
Solvay commissioned Europe's first bio-circular silica plant in Italy using rice husk ash, reducing CO2 emissions by 35%. The project supports EU Green Deal goals and targets sustainable silica supply
Australia's VHM cancelled a rare earth offtake deal with China amidst rising demand, though the mining project still targets a 2027 production start.
Solvay and Sapio have commenced construction of a green hydrogen plant at Solvay's Rosignano facility in Italy to supply its peroxides unit under a 10-year agreement.
Solvay has signed supply deals for rare earths in the US and Europe as part of a strategic push to secure critical mineral supplies.
Solvay cited lower soda ash sales in Southeast Asia due to China-driven price pressure. Despite Q3 sales decline, the company maintained earnings guidance and beat consensus.
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