Asbestos Corporation Limited Seeks Protection as Controversy Surrounds Historic Mining Town

Aerial view of Asbestos, Quebec showing its historic mining landscape.

News Summary Asbestos Corporation Limited has filed for protection under the CCAA amidst ongoing public health concerns and economic transitions in Asbestos, Quebec. Asbestos Corporation Limited Seeks Protection as Controversy Surrounds Historic Mining Town In a significant turn of events on May 6, 2025, Asbestos Corporation Limited (ACL) announced that it has sought protection under […]

Transforming Asbestos Wastes into Green Gold

Exterra's facility for recycling hazardous asbestos waste

News Summary Exterra Carbon Solutions secures CAD $20 million to innovate in repurposing hazardous asbestos mine tailings into sustainable materials and low-carbon energy. Transforming Asbestos Wastes into Green Gold A groundbreaking development is on the horizon in the realm of cleantech as Exterra Carbon Solutions—a Montréal-based startup—has successfully raised CAD $20 million (about USD $14.5 […]

Montreal Startup Exterra Carbon Solutions Launches Major Asbestos Mitigation Initiative

Exterra Carbon Solutions facility focusing on asbestos mitigation

News Summary Exterra Carbon Solutions secures CAD $20 million funding to repurpose asbestos mine tailings into sustainable materials for a cleaner future. Montreal Startup Exterra Carbon Solutions Launches Major Asbestos Mitigation Initiative A fresh wave of excitement is sweeping through the environmental and mining sectors as Exterra Carbon Solutions, a Montreal-based startup, just bagged a […]

Johnson & Johnson’s Battle Over Talc Products Escalates

Representation of Johnson & Johnson talc lawsuits

News Summary Johnson & Johnson faces 90,000 lawsuits over talc-based products, navigating a complex legal landscape while disputing expert testimonies. Johnson & Johnson’s Battle Over Talc Products Escalates In a high-stakes legal saga, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has found itself embroiled in approximately 90,000 lawsuits related to its talc-based products. This intricate web of litigation […]

Major Restructuring Imminent for Asbestos Corporation Limited

Corporate building of Asbestos Corporation Limited with restructuring sign

News Summary Asbestos Corporation Limited seeks court protection under CCAA to stabilize finances and initiate restructuring, impacting investors and stakeholders. Major Restructuring Imminent for Asbestos Corporation Limited On May 6, 2025, Mazarin Inc. (TSE: MAZ.H) announced a pivotal update regarding Asbestos Corporation Limited (ACL), signaling an important turn in ACL’s corporate destiny. A third party […]

Revolutionary Asbestos Tailings Facility Set to Transform Quebec’s Mining Legacy

Asbestos mine tailings processing facility in Quebec

News Summary Exterra Carbon Solutions plans to build the world’s largest facility to process asbestos mine tailings in Val-des-Sources, Quebec, turning environmental challenges into sustainable solutions. Revolutionary Asbestos Tailings Facility Set to Transform Quebec’s Mining Legacy In a groundbreaking initiative, Exterra Carbon Solutions, a _Canadian decarbonization startup_, is gearing up to build the world’s largest […]

Breakthrough in Mesothelioma Treatment: New Drug Shows Promise

Research scientists working on mesothelioma treatment with Zejula

News Summary At the American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting, researchers presented exciting findings on Zejula (niraparib) as a promising treatment for mesothelioma. The NERO study indicates that this drug reduces the risk of death or disease progression by 27%, providing hope for patients with limited options. With enhanced progression-free survival rates, Zejula represents […]

The Next Chapter for Wrestling Sensation EJ Nduka

EJ Nduka in an action pose during a wrestling match.

News Summary EJ Nduka becomes a free agent after a stint with AEW, sparking speculation about his future in wrestling. The Next Chapter for Wrestling Sensation EJ Nduka In an exciting twist for wrestling fans, former AEW star _EJ Nduka_ has become a free agent after his contract with the promotion expired on May 2, […]

Rising Cancer Risks Spark Lawsuits Amidshifting Norms on Toxic Products

Illustration showing toxic products associated with cancer risks.

News Summary Studies reveal alarming links between toxic products and various cancers, prompting lawsuits against manufacturers as victims seek accountability. Rising Cancer Risks Spark Lawsuits Amidshifting Norms on Toxic Products As the conversation about health hazards continues to evolve, more studies are unveiling alarming links between certain toxic products, chemicals, and an alarming range of […]

Trial Within a Trial: Asbestos Roof Removal Case Heats Up

A courtroom scene depicting the ongoing asbestos roof removal case.

News Summary The R255 million asbestos roof removal case intensifies as new developments emerge, including extradition issues and cross-examinations of several accused. Trial Within a Trial: Asbestos Roof Removal Case Heats Up The R255 million Asbestos roof removal case is intensifying, with a complex “trial within a trial” unfolding in the High Court in Bloemfontein. […]