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 acquisition attempts by Imerys in 2017 (see Imerys appeal dismissed: Andalusite Resources merger prohibition stands) AR became mired in [...]
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 producers, Kümaş Manyezit Sanayi A.Ş. (Kümaş) of Turkey has been acquired by the country’s leading steel producer Ereğli Demir [...]
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 is hailed as being lucky, harmonious, and of perfection. As IMFORMED heads into its seventh year of business, we [...]
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 in the form of operational closures and a shortage of shipping containers. Title Picture A mountain to climb: China's centre [...]
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 9 February 2021. This year’s pandemic has amplified the issues of overreliance on certain mineral sources and the [...]
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 stories of one of the most important sectors in the UK economy. The Southern Enterprise Awards 2020 recognise and [...]
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 provider of raw material solutions” by 2024. Title picture Trading up: Dead burned magnesia being loaded in big bags for [...]
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 Trip to Haimag, Haicheng Thurs 28 October The new conference will cover global trends [...]
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 demand for fluorine raw materials. Key takeaways included: Significant commercial interest in FSA-route plants in operation by 2022 as [...]
Panglobal action to kickstart domestic mineral projects driven by critical mineral demand It is regrettable that it takes a pandemic to spotlight what many have been warning about for some years: a shortage of commercially developed critical mineral resources and processing plants, and a risky overreliance on imports from limited overseas sources. But that's what's [...]
