Newsfile

Newsfile2024-03-22T17:18:38+00:00

IMFO logo MMNewsfile

Market commentary & articles

BPM to divest perlite business & focus on zeolite market

Unique NZ perlite operation for sale amid limited world sources Blue Pacific Minerals Ltd, New Zealand, is looking to sell its perlite extraction and processing division as it focuses on its zeolite business. Title picture: [...]

By |Thursday, 28 January, 2021|Categories: Newsfile|Comments Off on BPM to divest perlite business & focus on zeolite market

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 [...]

By |Thursday, 21 January, 2021|Categories: Newsfile|Comments Off on Andalusite Resources to emerge from Business Rescue with new ownership

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 [...]

By |Saturday, 9 January, 2021|Categories: Newsfile|Comments Off on Magnesia & refractories major Kümaş acquired by Turkish steel leader Erdemir

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 [...]

By |Wednesday, 30 December, 2020|Categories: Newsfile|Comments Off on IMFORMED wishes all a most healthy & peaceful 2021! Latest Forum Updates

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 [...]

By |Thursday, 17 December, 2020|Categories: Newsfile|1 Comment

Mineral Recycling Forum 2021 ONLINE – Programme & Details

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 [...]

By |Tuesday, 8 December, 2020|Categories: Newsfile|1 Comment