No information on Mittal pullout, say Orissa, JharkhandOctober 5th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR/RANCHI - A day after a noted British paper said steel giant ArcelorMittal was close to pulling out its proposed steel projects in Jharkhand and Orissa, the states Monday said they had not received any communication in this regard. "I have no information on that.
Mittal pullout: Jharkhand says it has no informationOctober 5th, 2009 RANCHI - A day after a noted British paper said steel giant ArcelorMittal was close to pulling out of its proposed steel projects in Jharkhand and Orissa, the Jharkhand government Monday said it had not received any communication from the steel maker in this regard. "We have no information that ArcelorMittal is planning to wind up its greenfield steel project in the state," Jharkhand Industries Secretary N.N.
Uttam Galva makes open offer on ArcelorMittal's behalfSeptember 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian steel producer Uttam Galva Wednesday made an open public offer to acquire 29.4 percent of its shares on behalf of global steel giant ArcelorMittal at Rs.120 per share amounting to Rs.422.71 crore ($87.26 million). Earlier this month, ArcelorMittal had inked a deal with Uttam Galva to become co-promoters of Uttam Galva and picked up a 5.6 percent stake.
NGOs asked to inform Malay PM about the plight of Malay Indian communitySeptember 7th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) chief N. Siva Subramaniam has urged NGOs working for the upliftment of Malay-Indians to inform Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak about the issues concerning the community.
'5,000 Malay-Indian kids have not attended school'September 4th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Human Rights Commissioner N. Siva Subramaniam has said that almost 5,000 children from the Malay Indian community have not attended school.
Malay minister backs adding Tamil language in ATMsAugust 27th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam has said he would to ensure that the Tamil language is included in ATMs.
ArcelorMittal posts loss of $800 mn in second quarterJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - Global steel giant ArcelorMittal, founded by Indian born L.N. Mittal, Wednesday reported a net loss of $800 million for the second quarter of this year but hoped for a much better performance in the ensuing months.
India agrees to quota for Malay Indians keen on investing in countryJuly 11th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Accepting a request by the Malaysian Indian Business Association (MIBA), the Indian government has decided to set aside a quota for Malay Indians, who want to invest in India. The Star Online quoted Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia Ashok Kantha, as saying that MIBA had become the bridge between India and the Malay Indian community.
Russian regional governor said ArcelorMittal could lose coal minesJuly 10th, 2009 Governor says ArcelorMittal could lose minesMOSCOW — ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, could lose ownership of two West Siberian coal mines if it fails to bolster production, a Russian regional governor warned. Aman Tuleyev, who heads the Kemerovo region where the two mines are located, made the warning to ArcelorMittal chief executive Lakshmi Mittal in a letter posted on the government Web site Thursday.
Russian regional governor threatens to take ArcelorMittal minesJuly 10th, 2009 ArcelorMittal's Russian mines under threatMOSCOW — ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, could lose ownership of two West Siberian coal mines if it fails to bolster production, an Russian regional governor warned. Aman Tuleyev, who heads the Kemerovo region where the two coalmines are located, made the warning to ArcelorMittal chief executive Lakshmi Mittal in a letter posted on the government Web site Thursday.
EU approves acquisition of Dutch company by ArcelorMittalJuly 8th, 2009 BRUSSELS - The European Commission announced here Wednesday that it has cleared the proposed acquisition of Dutch company Noble European Holdings B.V., a subsidiary of Noble International Ltd. of the US, by ArcelorMittal of Luxembourg.
EU approves acquisition of Dutch company by ArcelorMittalJuly 8th, 2009 BRUSSELS - The European Commission announced here Wednesday that it has cleared the proposed acquisition of Dutch company Noble European Holdings B.V., a subsidiary of Noble International Ltd. of the US, by ArcelorMittal of Luxembourg.
Malay Indian widows told to be brave in facing challengesJune 6th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Women Development Bureau chief, Vimala Nair, has urged widowed Malay-Indian women to be bold and brave in facing challenges that lie ahead. Vimala called upon the Malay-Indian women to be more vigilant and aware of their environment and activities, the Star Online reports.
Malay Indians need help to buy ASM units: MICApril 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) is reportedly concerned that many Malay Indians may not have the financial means to take up the 15 per cent quota of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) units allocated to the community. Party president S.
ArcelorMittal to get government land for steel projectFebruary 12th, 2009 RANCHI - Steel major ArcelorMittal will be given government land to set up its proposed Rs.400-billion (Rs.40,000-crore) steel project in Jharkhand, state Industries Director Rahul Sharma said Friday. 'We have asked ArcelorMittal representatives to deposit Rs.12.5 crore (Rs.125 million) to Gumla district to get 1,000 acres of government land.