It is with great sadness that we report the recent passing of Prof. Wen Lu, the respected authority on Chinese industrial minerals. Wen Lu’s contribution to knowledge and understanding of China’s vast industrial minerals resources was second to none. In particular, his communication of that knowledge, charming manner, and all round willingness in responding to [...]
Smart Mining - Resources for a Connected World, 24-27 February 2019 Mike O'Driscoll, Director, IMFORMED will be attending this year's SME Annual Meeting & Expo, 25-27 February 2019 at the Denver Convention Center - more details here. Very much looking forward to connecting with all our North American and international contacts and meeting new friends [...]
IMFORMED Rendezvous, 8-10 2019, Paris - Confirmed Programme All you need to know, all you need to meet, all in one place BOOK HERE! EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS 25 FEBRUARY 2019 Bringing together and making connections for established players seeking new horizons, and newcomers evaluating the industrial minerals space. FULL CONFERENCE DETAILS HERE Trying to get ahead [...]
Mineral Recycling Forum 2019 Confirmed Programme Mineral Recycling Forum 2019, Krakow, 4-6 March 2019 is bringing together the leading players to network and discuss the supply chain of recycling industrial minerals, from sourcing, supply, processing, logistics to end use applications and demand outlook. Find out how the European Commission and IMA-Europe projects the industrial minerals [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Heading into 2019, China’s mineral supply squeeze continues to challenge world refractory producers Getting it sorted: workers sift out impure lumps from crude bauxite ore arriving at CMP Guizhou Co. Ltd's new 100,000 tpa calcination plant at Xiuwen, Guizhou, which came on stream in early 2018. A range of factors arising in 2017 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
