Sims Plunges to Annual Loss as Metal Markets Remain Tough

Metals recycling giant Sims has announced a significant drop in its dividend after recording a full-year loss, citing challenging conditions in the global scrap metal export market. The company reported a net loss of £37.3 million for the year ending June, a dramatic shift from the £117.…

North Sea Oil Investment Stalled by UK Windfall Tax

The UK's windfall tax is causing a chill in investment in the North Sea oil industry, as smaller companies reconsider their plans and larger firms abandon ageing assets. Docked in the Cromarty Firth near Inverness, Scotland, Ping Petroleum's vessel, the Excalibur, is a formidable sight. This…

Agilent Boosts Life Sciences Business with New GC/MS Columns

Agilent Technologies, a leading provider of scientific instruments, has launched its advanced J&W 5Q GC/MS columns, aiming to strengthen its Life Sciences and Applied Markets (LSAG) segment. The new columns are designed to improve gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) workflows and enhance system performance, particularly in…