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Zimbabwe extends epidemic control but mining industry is expected to resume production

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Zimbabwe extends epidemic control but mining industry is expected to resume production The novel coronavirus pneumonia Emmerson Zimbabwe Mnangagwa will extend its control measures for two weeks on Sunday to curb the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, but mining companies will be allowed to resume work. Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe's epidemic control measures still need to be implemented because the conditions restricted by the World Health Organization have not been met. Three of Zimbabwe's 25 new crown confirmed cases have died, but health experts expect data to rise further once authorities test more. "This is a must-have decision," mnangagwa said live on television He said the government would allow mining companies to resume power operations, while manufacturing could limit production capacity. Mining companies operating in Zimbabwe include impala platinum holdings and Anglo American platinum. Zimbabwe began a 21 day blockade on March 30. Most...

Eurasian Economic Union initiated anti-dumping investigation on graphite electrode to China

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Eurasian Economic Union initiated anti-dumping investigation on graphite electrode to China On April 9, 2020, the Eurasian Economic Commission issued announcement No. 2020 / 207 / ad31 on the official website of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to the Announcement No. 2 of March 26, 2020 of the Department of internal market protection of the Eurasian Economic Commission, it decided to launch an anti-dumping investigation on the graphite electrode originated in China (Russian: γ ра фитироВанноелектод). The product involved is furnace graphite electrode with a circular cross section diameter of no more than 520mm. This case involves products under tax number 8545110089. The interested parties shall register their response within 25 days after the announcement of filing, apply for hearing within 45 days, and submit written comments and evidence materials within 60 days. Contact information of investigation authority: Департамент защиты внутреннего рынка Евразийской экон...

Xinle Shipbuilding Officially Started Construction of 4500 DWT Duplex Stainless Steel Chemical Vessel for Italian Shipowners

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Xinle Shipbuilding Officially Started Construction of 4500 DWT Duplex Stainless Steel Chemical Vessel for Italian Shipowners On April 1, the opening ceremony for the construction of 4500 DWT duplex stainless steel chemical vessel by Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for M.E. Marittima Emiliana spa, an Italian shipowner, started cutting plates in the numerical control workshop of Xiangshan shipbuilding base. The ship is designed to be 89.90 meters long, 16.00 meters wide and 8.10 meters deep. It is classified into Rina classification society. In terms of design, it meets the requirements of providing world trade services for transportation of IMO class II chemicals. The appearance is in accordance with the popular chemical ship design, with independent cargo pump, bow and stern thruster and streamlined bulbous bow structure. This ship is engaged in the transportation of class II chemicals for the unlimited navigation area. The new ship is scheduled to be delivered in the firs...