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The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) has contracted the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) and Yordas Group to undertake a study on the assessment of health and environmental hazards and risks of surface-treated nanomaterials. The aim of the study is to review and collect scientific information and data on how surface treatment can affect the properties of nanomaterials and potentially have an impact of their fate and potential risks. The study includes a market survey to understand:

• Which surface-treated nanomaterials can be found on the EU market and in which quantities; and

• The industrial sectors or fields of application in which these surface-treated nanomaterials are being used.

To supplement other data gathering and help qualify data found using different sources, the survey seeks to gather people’s direct knowledge of this field. The survey is open to anyone with knowledge of the manufacturer or use of surface-treated nanomaterials within the EU. This may include manufacturers or suppliers of surface-treated nanomaterials, end users of surface-treated nanomaterials, researchers aware of surface-treated nanomaterials, or laboratories, service providers, or research and training organizations with knowledge of surface-treated nanomaterials. The survey will close October 31, 2025. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is a proud member of the NIA.

Pinsent Masons has welcomed Fernando Tallón Martínez, formerly of Ramón y Cajal, as a new partner in Litigation and Arbitration in Madrid.

Francisco Aldavero, managing partner of Pinsent Masons in Spain, said: “In the current context of modernization of the Spanish judicial system, our clients—both domestic and international—require the best possible advice to navigate a constantly evolving regulatory framework. Fernando’s arrival strengthens our ability to remain a benchmark for our clients, even in a constantly changing legal landscape.”

Photo by Juan Manuel Guzmán: Fernando Tallón Martínez and Francisco Aldavero, managing partner of Pinsent Masons

Fernando Tallón Martínez

With a solid track record in resolving complex civil and commercial disputes, often on an international scale, Tallón has extensive experience in contractual and non-contractual liability cases, both in court proceedings and in domestic and international arbitration.

His experience covers a wide range of complex disputes, including those relating to construction contracts and commercial agreements. In addition, he advises on a wide variety of commercial dispute matters, including restructurings, insolvency proceedings, claims for damages arising from competition law infringements, and class actions.

In terms of sector expertise, Tallón has solid specialization in the energy, financial services, construction, hospitality, insurance, real estate, and agri-food sectors, which constitute his main areas of activity.

BHP Operational Review for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 (PDF 132kb)

BHP Operational Review for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 – Excel (Excel 491kb)

BHP Chief Executive Officer, Mike Henry:

“We’ve made a strong start to the year, highlighted by disciplined operating performance and execution of scheduled maintenance. Group copper production rose 4%, with record concentrator throughput at Escondida.

In iron ore, WAIO delivered another standout quarter, achieving record material mined while completing critical infrastructure upgrades ahead of schedule.

In steelmaking coal, production rose 8%, supported by strong mining rates at Broadmeadow and increased stripping at our open cut mines. We progressed key growth and decarbonisation milestones in the quarter, including securing environmental approval for the Laguna Seca Expansion at Escondida and Copper South Australia entering into its largest renewable electricity agreement.

Both stages of the Jansen potash project in Canada are advancing, with Stage 1 reaching 73% completion and on track for production to begin in 2027, while Stage 2 is now 13% complete. The long-term demand fundamentals for potash are attractive and Jansen is expected to be one of the lowest cost producers.

Overall macro-economic signals for commodity demand remain resilient, and global growth forecasts are moving higher. While we expect some deceleration in growth in H2 CY25, in China we still expect GDP growth of ~5% for the year. In copper, major disruptions at some of our competitors’ mines have tightened overall market fundamentals, benefitting our world-class portfolio of assets.

With momentum from a strong first quarter, BHP is on track to deliver on full-year guidance and we are making progress on our growth pipeline across Australia and the Americas.”