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Industrial Minerals Review 2021-22
Testing times sustain market turmoil, but outlook positive
2020-21 was all about coping with COVID-19 and responding to the pandemic’s ramifications and the subsequent recovering market demand. While 2021-22 has seen a continuation of this trend, […]
Cofermin has the right “chemistry”
Last year we reported on the latest stage of evolution of global mineral distributor Cofermin Group, as it entered a new era of management in January 2021.
In this latest follow-up article we focus on the […]
Fluorine growth in batteries & semiconductors | Fluorspar supply tightens
Review of Fluorine Forum 2021 ONLINE
The global fluorine raw materials supply chain is undergoing a period of some challenge.
In addition to the widespread disruption caused by the pandemic and ongoing logistical issues, compounded by the […]
“Beyond Commodities”: Successful start for Cofermin’s new magnesia arm IMagine
Leading industrial minerals distributor Cofermin Group has strengthened its magnesia offering amid its expanding mineral portfolio by establishing a new division to specifically focus on magnesia material supply and markets.
The new arm, called IMagine, was […]
Bernhard Krüger, “King of Chromite”, celebrates his 60th work-anniversary at the sharp end
Usually all good things must come to an end, although there’s one man in the minerals business whose “good thing” continues to last, even after decades longer than most others in the industry.
On 15 May […]
First Bauxite acquires US calcination plants
US Ceramics assets add processing & logistics capabilities for refractory, proppant, & flame retardant markets
Emerging non-metallurgical bauxite producer, First Bauxite LLC (FBX), which is exploiting the Bonasika high purity gibbsitic bauxite deposit in Guyana, has […]
Oilfield minerals outlook: facing a “multi-year upcycle”?
US demand tight | International growth | Frac sand surge | Barite India & Nigeria
The oilfield market for industrial minerals – such as barite, bentonite, silica sand, calcium carbonate, graphite, and bauxite – used in […]
Industrial mineral supply disruption: Ukraine crisis
Ceramic clay supply cut off | Tile producers’ stocks running out | Graphite expansion on hold
As the Russia-Ukraine war tragically passes its 50th day, with still no end in sight, industrial mineral supply chains and markets […]
XI European Congress of Refractory Raw Materials, Barcelona 11-12 May 2022
We are delighted to announce that ANFRE, Spain (National Association of Manufacturers of Refractories, Materials and Related Services) and IMFORMED, have joined forces to present the:
XI European Congress of Refractory Raw Materials, Machinery & Installation
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