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Oilfield minerals outlook for the Middle East: Dubai Review
Key takeaways from Dubai: Market recovery on the way Saudi rig activity up Mineral demand increase expected Gas supply challenge a driver Stricter environmental specs. on barite Aramco pushing for SG4.2 barite, Na-treated bentonite, local [...]
Update: Oilfield Minerals & Markets Forum Dubai 2017
Additional speakers | Sponsor news With just over a week to IMFORMED’s inaugural Oilfield Minerals & Markets Forum Dubai 2017, 15-17 January, at the Habtoor Grand Resort Dubai, we are delighted to announce some updates [...]
Best wishes for the New Year
As IMFORMED nears its second 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 [...]
Fluorine Forum 2017
SUPER EARLY BIRD RATES FIELD TRIP TO MEXICHEM CALL FOR PAPERS In response to customer demand, IMFORMED is delighted to announce its inaugural Fluorine Forum 2017, 30 October – 1 November 2017, in San Luis Potosí, [...]
Oilfield minerals demand in the Middle East: Destination Dubai
The Middle East remains a powerhouse of oil and gas production and thus a major market for oilfield minerals used in drilling fluids, stimulation and cementing applications. The region is a major importer of key [...]
Graphite Supply Chain 2016 Newport Beach 13-15 November 2016
FINAL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED REGISTER NOW! SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2016 DAY ONE: WELCOME 16:00 Registration Island Hotel, Newport Beach 18:00 Welcome Drinks Reception & Networking sponsored by Bass Metals Ltd MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 DAY [...]
RHI & Magnesita: how they stack up
One could argue that last week’s announcement of the proposed merger of two of the world’s largest magnesia and refractory groups – RHI AG’s takeover of Magnesita Refratários SA to form RHI Magnesita – was [...]
Announcing Forums for 2017
CALL FOR PAPERS EARLY BIRD RATES AVAILABLE Oilfield | Recycling | Logistics | Magnesia Networking and Knowledge for the Industrial Minerals Business IMFORMED is delighted to announce its Forum programme for 2017. Following the success [...]
IBAR pursues refractory grade magnesia exports with Cofermin
IBAR Nordeste Ltda of Brazil has announced the appointment of M!nerals by Cofermin as its exclusive sales agent for dead burned magnesia in Europe and other selected areas. IBAR Nordeste produces dead burned magnesia (DBM) [...]
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Magnesia World Sources Map®
Primary world sources and production capacity of key magnesia raw materials
Refractory Raw Material World Sources Map®
Primary world sources and production capacity of key refractory raw materials
