Mike O'Driscoll

About Mike O'Driscoll

Mike has over 30 years experience in the international mining and minerals industry, specialising in industrial minerals and markets, for which he is widely recognised as a leading expert. After serving 26 years at Industrial Minerals (IM) magazine – 17 years as Editor – Mike left IM in 2014 to pursue an independent career in the industrial minerals business, and launched IMFORMED in January 2015 with Ismene Clarke. Read more >

Refractory mineral trends: IREFCON16

India sparks healthy prospects for refractories Courtesy Tata Steel On 20-22 January 2016, the 11th India International Refractories Congress (IREFCON16), organised by the Indian Refractory Makers Association (IRMA), took place in Hyderabad. This well run and well attended biennial event is ideal for taking the pulse of the Indian and Asian refractories industry. As [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:22+00:00Tuesday, 1 March, 2016|Newsfile|Comments Off on Refractory mineral trends: IREFCON16

Mineral Logistics Forum 2016

Programme Update REGISTER NOW Discharging a vessel at European Bulk Services BV (EBS) in Rotterdam. Delegates will be visiting EBS as part of the Mineral Logistics Forum 2016 Field Trip.Courtesy EBS The networking and knowledge hub for the industrial minerals logistics market Shipping outlook | Logistics trends | Kaolin | Talc | Borates | Papermaking [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Thursday, 25 February, 2016|Newsfile|Comments Off on Mineral Logistics Forum 2016

Calcined bauxite poised for proppants recovery

Roskill's new Non-Metallurgical Bauxite & Alumina report Roskill is releasing its new Non-Metallurgical Bauxite & Alumina report with forecasts to 2021. The report is essential reading for anyone requiring a comprehensive overview of the sector. Non-Metallurgical Bauxite & Alumina: Global Industry, Markets & Outlook, 9th Edition, 2016 is now available from Roskill Information Services Ltd. [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Tuesday, 9 February, 2016|Newsfile|Comments Off on Calcined bauxite poised for proppants recovery

Mineral Recycling Forum 2016

Last Chance for Early Bird Registration €125 Discount Ends Monday 1 February 2016 Contact: Ismene Clarke | +44 (0)7905 771 494 | [email protected] Recycling slag is a major source of secondary raw materials. Courtesy Harsco As the minerals industry strives towards sustainable development, Secondary Raw Materials (SRM) have emerged as an important source [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Wednesday, 27 January, 2016|Newsfile|Comments Off on Mineral Recycling Forum 2016

Recycling refractories: entering a new era

The recycling of refractories has been around for at least the last three decades, although it has only been in the last few years that the sector has witnessed increased commercial activity. The primary driver has been the gathering momentum of a “zero waste” culture across the spectrum of industrial manufacturers, which include refractory users [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Tuesday, 12 January, 2016|Newsfile|2 Comments

Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous 2016

  As IMFORMED nears its first 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 and Prosperous New Year, and very much look forward to continuing our business and meeting you [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Wednesday, 30 December, 2015|Newsfile|Comments Off on Best Wishes for a Happy & Prosperous 2016

Last chance for 2016 Forum Super Early Bird Discounts

Significant savings on registrations close Thursday 31 December 2015 Ensure you don't miss out on next year's leading networking opportunities for the industrial minerals business Programmed with Intelligence | Moderated by Experts | To Engage and Serve the Industry   CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS As the minerals industry strives towards sustainable development, Secondary Raw Materials (SRM) [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Monday, 21 December, 2015|Newsfile|Comments Off on Last chance for 2016 Forum Super Early Bird Discounts

Mineral recycling and Secondary Raw Materials on EC’s radar

New Circular Economy Package targets mineral recycling and trade in secondary raw materials The European Commission (EC) has recently adopted what it calls an “ambitious” new Circular Economy Package in order to propel Europe towards a circular economy. The initiative, driven by a team headed by First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, will [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Friday, 11 December, 2015|Newsfile|Comments Off on Mineral recycling and Secondary Raw Materials on EC’s radar

Graphite Supply Chain 2016

The world's new meeting place for the natural graphite industry IMFORMED is proud to announce its first partnership with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence to launch Graphite Supply Chain 2016, 13-15 November 2016, Newport Beach (near LA), California, USA, a high value conference and workshop for the natural graphite industry. Graphite Supply Chain 2016 will analyse graphite’s price [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Tuesday, 8 December, 2015|Newsfile|Comments Off on Graphite Supply Chain 2016

Seeking that industrial minerals opportunity

Industrial Minerals Basics: An Executive Primer As the minerals industry hunkers down for the end of the year amid depressed markets and falling commodity prices, it’s surely the time to take stock of what’s what and see how we might come out of the other side better prepared. During the first week of December, London [...]

By |2024-03-22T05:52:23+00:00Wednesday, 25 November, 2015|Newsfile|2 Comments