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NINE STEEL ASSOCIATIONS RELEASE STATEMENT ON THE QUESTION OF CHINA’S TREATMENT AS A NON-MARKET ECONOMY

The American Iron and Steel Institute, the Steel Manufacturers Association, the Canadian Steel Producers Association, CANACERO (the Mexican steel association), Alacero (the Latin American steel association), EUROFER (the European steel association,) Instituto AcoBrasil (the Brazil Steel Institute), the Specialty Steel Industry of North American and the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports today released a …

Statement of AIIS Executive Director Richard Chriss on the Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

Falls Church, VA. October 6, 2015. For the 100-plus members of the AIIS, and particularly for the livelihoods of the many thousands of men and women who work for them and who depend on a globally competitive steel supply chain, news that the 12-nations participating in the Trans- Pacific Partnership negotiations have concluded their work …

SIPRI statement on the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize

(Stockholm, 9 October 2015) SIPRI warmly congratulates the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet on being awarded the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize. As an institute that collaborates with civil society in peace processes, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) acknowledges the Quartet’s key contribution to establishing an alternative peaceful political process at a time when …

Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Greece

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: “The IMF has taken note of yesterday’s referendum held in Greece. We are monitoring the situation closely and stand ready to assist Greece if requested to do so.”

Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Greece

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today: “I have briefed the IMF Executive Board on the inconclusive outcome of recent discussions on Greece in Brussels. I shared my disappointment and underscored our commitment to continue to engage with the Greek authorities. “The coming days will clearly …

Statement from L&T on India-US Nuclear Liability Deal

“We are happy to know that an agreement has been announced between the Indian & US governments on the contentious issue of Civil Nuclear Liability. Although details would need to be studied, I feel confident that, given the strong emphasis placed by our government on “Make in India”, the interests of all stakeholders, including domestic …

SIPRI statement on the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize

(Stockholm,10 October 2014) SIPRI warmly congratulates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai on being awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. In particular, the recognition of Malala Yousafzai’s work as an activist for the rights of girls and women to education in Pakistan demonstrates the importance of integrating gender issues into discussions of global security. ‘Solutions to …

Rio Tinto: Statement regarding press speculation

The board of Rio Tinto notes the recent press speculation regarding a possible combination of Rio Tinto and Glencore. The Rio Tinto board confirms that no discussions are taking place with Glencore. In July 2014, Glencore contacted Rio Tinto regarding a potential merger of Rio Tinto and Glencore. The Rio Tinto board, after consultation with …

ArcelorMittal statement on operations in Liberia

Luxembourg, 8 August 2014 – ArcelorMittal is currently mining and shipping 5 million tonnes of iron ore a year in Liberia from its operations in Yekepa and Buchanan (described as phase 1). The company is also working on an expansion project (described as phase 2) that will see shipments rise to 15 million tonnes of …

Statement from Mr. Sidharth Birla, President, FICCI on Prime Minister’s swearing in ceremony

New Delhi, May 26, 2014. FICCI congratulates Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Ministers who have reaffirmed their commitment to lead the nation towards prosperity through delivery and sustained development. “We look forward to an era of renewed trust and governance that will inspire enterprises and youth in meeting societal needs and …