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Industrial Minerals


Construction bounce-back set to drive vermiculite demand

24 October 2011

by Jack Elliott

New report tips developed countries as growth regions; forecasts price hikes

Keywords: vermiculite, perlite, pumice, construction, horticulture

A recovery in construction activity in developed countries will result in increased demand for vermiculite in the medium-to-long term, according to a new report by Roskill Information Services.

The report warned however, that as the prices for perlite and vermiculite rise, there could be an increase in pumice utilised in horticultural applications.

Vermiculite prices soared to a range of $450-800/tonne in June this year,...