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The Chemical Engineer
News, views and jobs from the chemical, biochemical and process engineering sectors.
February 2023Issue 980
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UK government formally establishes ARIA as an independent body
THE UK government has announced the formal establishment of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) as an independent body, after plans to inaugurate it last year were put on hold due to the decision of the incoming CEO not to take up the role.
Sweden discovers Europe’s largest rare earths deposit
SWEDEN’S state mining firm has discovered what could be Europe’s largest rare earths deposit, and says it could help the bloc reduce its reliance on imports of minerals needed to manufacture clean technologies and meet climate targets.
Governments announce £52m for green freeports in Scotland
THE UK and Scottish governments have jointly announced two new green freeports in Inverness and the Cromarty Firth and Firth of Forth, which the UK is backing with £52m (US$64.3m).
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