Outside China, production of fused magnesia has usually been in the hands of the few, and those that at least can negotiate half-decent electricity rates – fused industrial minerals are not known as “crystallised electricity” [...]

Mineral Recycling Forum 2016 Review Last month witnessed the successful launch of IMFORMED’s inaugural Mineral Recycling Forum held in Rotterdam during 14-15 March. Over 100 delegates came away enriched with knowledge and new contacts for [...]

MagForum 2016 eyes options for suppliers & buyers These are testing times for the global magnesia business. Producers are looking to diversify into non-refractory markets amid a significant downturn in the steel industry. IMFORMED’s inaugural magnesium minerals [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Last Chance for Early Bird Registration €125 Discount Ends Monday 1 February 2016 Contact: Ismene Clarke | +44 (0)7905 771 494 | ismene@imformed.com Recycling slag is a major source of secondary raw materials. Courtesy [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]