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Vulcan Materials Company
Coverage of Vulcan Materials Company in the Nexus archive.
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)organization1Mexicoplace1North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)topic1Calicaorganization1Quintana Rooplace1Mexico’s Economy Ministry (SE)organization1Claudia Sheinbaumperson1Justice Department Antitrust Divisionorganization1Taiheiyo Cement Corporationorganization1CalPortland Companyorganization1ready-mix concrete assets acquisitiontopic1
- Mexico gets favorable ruling in Vulcan trade accord violation case — but it’s far from over
The ICSID dismissed most of Vulcan Materials Company's claims against Mexico in a trade dispute, ruling Mexico violated NAFTA by shutting down quarrying operations in Quintana Roo. However, the awarded damages were negligible, and the case remains unresolved as both parties consider next steps.
- Justice Department Requires Taiheiyo Cement Corporation and CalPortland Company to Divest Assets to Proceed with Acquisition of Ready-Mix Concrete Assets from Vulcan Materials Company
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has mandated that Taiheiyo Cement Corporation and CalPortland Company divest three ready-mix concrete plants to proceed with CalPortland's $712 million acquisition of ready-mix concrete assets from Vulcan Materials Company. The divestiture requirement addresses antitrust concerns that could result from the proposed acquisition.