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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
Hotel […]
Dragon’s dominance in decline? Refractory mineral world ponders sourcing future
Review of China Refractory Minerals Forum 2021 ONLINE
As we head towards the Chinese New Year of the Tiger (1 February 2022), it is timely to review some of the key issues influencing the supply of Chinese […]
Get back into action with IMFORMED for 2022 – Confirmed Speakers
As IMFORMED nears its seventh anniversary, Mike and Ismene would like to thank all our customers, sponsors, friends, and families for their unstinting support during this last, and somewhat challenging, year.
May we take this opportunity to wish […]
Oilfield Minerals Outlook: Review of ONLINE Forum 2021
Oil & Gas Market | Barite | Bentonite | Pollucite/Caesium Formate | Gilsonite
While it wasn’t quite the usual fizz and excitement of our annual in-person event in Houston where we bring together the great and the […]
Fluorspar supply sources emerge: Mongolia | USA | Canada | Greenland
Being designated a “critical mineral” in the EU and more recently in the USA has certainly assisted fluorspar’s standing as an exploration target.
However, those already in the market have known for some years now that […]
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