Industrial Minerals


Ilmenite prices strengthen as contracts are renewed for 2011

22 February 2011

by IM prices reporter

Higher TiO2 feedstock prices supported by tight supply and buoyant global demand

Keywords: ilmenite, titanium dioxide, TiO2, pigment, mineral sands

Prices for the mineral sand ilmenite, a key feedstock in the production of titanium dioxide (TiO2), have been contracted at higher levels for 2011, supported by robust demand from the global pigment and ceramic markets and ongoing supply constraints.

 

This month prices for both bulk and spot sales of ilmenite (Australian, min 54% TiO2, FOB)  have been quoted...