Chemours (CC) Trims Losses While Core Demand Keeps Slipping

Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva agreed to pay $455M over 15 years to settle PFAS contamination claims in North Carolina. Chemours will cover half, with the rest split between DuPont and Corteva. The funds will support state and local remediation efforts. The companies have already spent or committed significant sums for cleanup and penalties.

A federal judge ruled that 3M, DuPont, Honeywell, and others must face a lawsuit from Connecticut firefighters over toxic 'forever chemicals' in protective gear. The plaintiffs allege the chemicals increased cancer risk. The judge found the unions had standing to seek damages. PFAS, including 3M's Scotchlite and DuPont's Kevlar, were named. The lawsuit began in June 2024.

Core Silver Corp. (CNSX: CC) completed its acquisition of Arcus Development Group Inc. (TSXV: ADG) on September 15, 2026, for CAD 14.4 million. Arcus shareholders approved the transaction on August 25, 2026. Core Silver issued 21,221,140 shares, giving Arcus shareholders 39.2% of the combined company. Arcus will operate as a subsidiary, and its shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina and local entities over PFAS contamination claims. Chemours will pay 50% of the cost, with payments starting within 30 days and $50 million due in the next year, according to Chemours.

Bladen County, North Carolina, will receive $26.6 million from DuPont and Chemours over 10 years for water infrastructure improvements, adding to $10 million already invested by Chemours since 2019.

North Carolina and local governments reached a $455 million settlement with Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva over PFAS contamination. Payments will span 15 years, with Chemours covering half and DuPont/Corteva sharing the rest. The deal addresses claims beyond the Fayetteville Works plant, including aqueous film-forming foam pollution.