Tronox completes FMC buy

The world’s largest trona mine is no longer part of FMC.

It’s now Tronox Alkali. Tronox and FMC announced the two companies completed the sale of the mine west of Green River April 1 in joint media releases.

“The combination of Tronox and Alkali creates a leading inorganic chemicals company comprised of two fully integrated businesses with a competitive industry advantage,” Tom Casey, Tronox chairman and CEO said in the company’s release. “The acquisition of the Alkali business also diversifies our end-market exposure and revenue base and increases our U.S. income and participation in faster g...