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Andalusite Resources to emerge from Business Rescue with new ownership
Following some 18 months of uncertainty and delay, South Africa’s remaining independent andalusite producer and world no.2, Andalusite Resources (Pty) Ltd (AR), is finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
Having successfully warded off […]
Magnesia & refractories major Kümaş acquired by Turkish steel leader Erdemir
Kümaş joins Almatis within OYAK group | Vertical integration strategy rolls on as end users target supply security
After several years of speculation, and some close calls from leading competitors, one of the world’s leading magnesite […]
IMFORMED wishes all a most healthy & peaceful 2021! Latest Forum Updates
For this past year, of all years, IMFORMED would like to thank its delegates, sponsors, partners, contacts, and families for all their kind support and participation for a most challenging last 12 months.
The number seven […]
Refractory minerals from China: shutdowns & shipping spark price surge
Bauxite, BFA, Andalusite, Magnesite impact | Supply reforms in pipeline
As if 2020 had not dished out enough disruption for one year, suppliers and consumers of Chinese refractory minerals are facing more issues impacting the supply chain […]
Mineral Recycling Forum 2021 ONLINE – Confirmed Speakers
12.00-17.00 GMT Tuesday 9 February 2021
EU Action | Mine Tailings | Refractories | Li-ion Batteries | Ceramics | Alumina | Graphite | Magnesia
IMFORMED is delighted to announce Mineral Recycling Forum 2021 ONLINE, 12.00-17.00 GMT Tuesday […]
IMFORMED wins UK business award
IMFORMED is delighted to have been the recipient of the Southern Enterprise Award 2020 for Best Independent Specialist Industry Event Organiser.
The SME (Small Medium Enterprise) Awards are organised by SME News and celebrate the success […]
Mineral trader transformation: Possehl Erzkontor on mission to fully integrate by 2024
Refractory mineral processor MMW Hamm acquired by Possehl Erzkontor
World leading industrial mineral trading company Possehl Erzkontor GmbH & Co. KG is on a mission to transform itself through diversification and verticalisation into “an integrated end-to-end […]
Refractory Minerals Forum 2021 ONLINE – Let’s keep in contact & conversation!
IMFORMED is delighted to announce a new online Forum for the refractory raw materials industry.
Refractory Minerals Forum 2021 ONLINE
16-17 March 2021
FULL DETAILS HERE
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES FOR
China Refractory Minerals Forum 2021, Dalian, 25-27 October 2021
Field […]
Fluorspar market outlook: alternative sources ascendant | Li-ion battery potential
Fluorine Forum 2020 ONLINE Review
IMFORMED’s inaugural virtual event Fluorine Forum 2020 ONLINE took place last month and was hailed a great success by attendees keen to keep abreast of trends and developments in supply and […]
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Primary world sources and production capacity of key refractory raw materials
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Primary world sources and production capacity of key magnesia raw materials
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At a glance guide: which minerals for which markets
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