21/12/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 20 December, the European Commission approved the proposed joint venture between the UK company INEOS Silicas Limited, belonging to the INEOS Group and the US company PQ Corporation, belonging to the Carlyle Group. The parties' activities overlap mainly in the market for sodium silicate and its derivatives, such as beer gel and polyethylene catalyst ingredients. The Commission found no reason for concern over any possible adverse effects on...