By Simon Moores, Managing Director, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has caused upheaval in the lithium ion battery industry.
Before Elon Musk announced Tesla’s intention to build the world’s biggest lithium ion battery plant, The Gigafactory 1, lithium ion batteries were somewhat of a cottage industry geared to supplying a mobile consumer market […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Brian O’Connell, long standing friend and expert to the oilfield industry, particularly with respect to barite purchasing at Halliburton.
With his joy of life and trademark convivial engagement with his friends and colleagues, Brian gallantly carried on as much as he could in the face of […]
As IMFORMED nears its fourth anniversary, Mike and Ismene would like to thank all our customers, sponsors, friends, and families for their unstinting support during the year.
May we take this opportunity to wish all of you a most Happy, Peaceful, and Prosperous New Year, and very much look forward to continuing our business and meeting you […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jean-Pierre Collart on Wednesday 19 December 2018. He passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family and friends.
Jean-Pierre, or “JP” as he was known, was Managing Director of JPC Minerals SA, based in Belgium, and longstanding friend and business contact to many […]
Heading into 2019, China’s mineral supply squeeze continues to challenge world refractory producers
A range of factors arising in 2017 and spilling into 2018 significantly compounded the shortage of key refractory (and other) mineral exports from China vital to the world’s refractory manufacturing sector.
The situation created real problems for refractory manufacturers requiring the likes of dead […]
Fluorine Forum 2018 Review
The beginning of the year’s final quarter is always a busy time for the fluorspar market, as consumers seek to secure supply for the following year.
With prices at six-year highs and availability constrained, negotiations and discussion have been at a higher level of intensity.
All of which lent a considerable buzz to last […]
Review of China Refractory & Abrasive Minerals Forum 2018
Well, the Chinese Year of the Dog has certainly lived up to its name as suppliers, traders, and consumers of Chinese refractory and abrasive minerals strive to secure supply contracts under challenging circumstances for 2019 as we head into Q4 2018.
The continuing tightness in supply and uncertainty […]
Was 2017 a turning point for the world fluorspar market? Can prices maintain their recent high levels? How will the new wave of supply sources influence the market? How will the latest developments in the fluorochemicals sector impact demand?
These discussion points and many others will be under the spotlight at IMFORMED’s Fluorine Forum 2018, Madrid, […]
China customs sharpens up | Bauxite & magnesite latest | US trade war impact
China Minerals Forum 2018 Early Bird Rate ends Friday 3 August
As the summer of 2018 rolls on, temperatures have been rising in China where prospects for signs of some stabilisation in mineral trade availability and pricing are anything but certain.
Continuing environmental inspections […]
MagForum 2018 Review
The great and the good of the global magnesia business gathered at IMFORMED’s MagForum 2018 conference held 17-20 June, at the Grande Elysée Hotel, Hamburg.
And what a superb MagForum it turned out to be, the largest yet with 230 international attendees networking and discussing the key issues influencing the industry, stimulated with a […]