Monthly archives: May, 2013

ArcelorMittal reports first quarter 2013 results

Luxembourg, May 10, 2013 – ArcelorMittal (referred to as “ArcelorMittal” or the “Company”) (MT (New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Luxembourg), MTS (Madrid)), the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, today announced results for the three month period ended March 31, 2013. On January 1, 2013, in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards …

African Governance: Pressing for Transparency, Reaching for Change – WEF

As international transparency initiatives shine spotlights on corruption, African civil society must demand accountability of national leaders Economic diversification helps lessen corruption by enrichment in ways other than political power Cape Town, South Africa, 9 May 2013 – In a lively discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa about the role of business and civil …

Almost 1 million tons of finished Steel from China arrive at Latin America in Q1/2013 – Alacero

Alacero. Santiago, May 9th, 2013 – According to data published by Alacero –Latin American Steel  Association- in its report “China – Latin America Quarterly Monitor”, the region continues to be  the second most important destination for Chinese finished steel, only surpassed by South Korea. So, after leaving behind the European Union since October 2012, Latin …

African Agriculture’s Success Lies in a Mindset Change : WEF

Investment in the supply chain is key to building productivity Banks must build capacity to analyse and manage risk in agricultural lending Cape Town, South Africa, 9 May 2013 – African agriculture needs to be regarded as an economic sector rather than a social enterprise if the continent is to become a trillion dollar food market …

CSE Conference proposes ‘green’ norms for ‘green’ energy

Wind energy and small hydro power can exert severe environmental impacts India needs better green energy norms to offset these impacts Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) conference on ‘Green Norms for Green Energy’ shatters a lot of myths about the renewable energy sector. Discusses little-known and lesser-acknowledged environmental impacts of the sector CSE calls …

Corning to Provide Optical Cabling Solutions for Miami-to-Atlanta Segment of Allied Fiber’s Network-Neutral System Build

CORNING, N.Y., May 9, 2013 — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced today that it has been selected as the optical cable supplier for the Miami-to-Atlanta segment of Allied Fiber’s network-neutral system build. The 754-mile, Miami-to-Atlanta route is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. The network-neutral system is intended to provide an abundant …

Regional Integration Key to Africa’s Future Competitiveness : WEF

Africa must increase competitiveness or jeopardize future growth, warns the Africa Competitiveness Report 2013, which assesses prospects for sustainable growth of 38 African countries. Jointly produced by the African Development Bank, the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, the report identifies closer regional integration as an important driver for enhancing competitiveness. Cape Town, South Africa, …