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Speciality magnesia markets targeted by Callista with RHIM assets buy
RHI Magnesita sells PPL & RHI Normag to private equity firm; Normag renamed Magnor Minerals It only seems very recently that RHI Magnesita (then RHI AG) was reinforcing its captive magnesia supply base with the acquisition [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
IMFORMED wins UK business award
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 [...]
Mineral trader transformation: Possehl Erzkontor on mission to fully integrate by 2024
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 [...]
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