YAVNE, ISRAEL -- Orbotech is planning a public offering of 3.85 million ordinary shares and will use the proceeds to pay down debt, the company announced today.

WASHINGTON -- The US Senate yesterday unanimously approved a significant overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act, the EPA's major rule for reporting, recordkeeping and testing of chemicals.

BERLIN -- Atotech could fetch up to $3.5 billion when it goes on the market later this year, sources familiar with the company are speculating.

ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND -- An international program designed to legally bring minerals from central African mines to the world markets is drawing plaudits for its effectiveness.