Industrial Minerals


Perlite prices higher despite weaker environment

21 February 2012

by Siobhan Lismore

Market cites higher mine costs; increase is not sustainable, market says

Keywords: perlite, perlite prices, construction, horticulture

Perlite prices have edged up this week on the back of higher input costs. However, with demand falling off in the market, traders say prices are unlikely to continue to rise.

Perlite prices out of Europe have increased by €5/tonne, taking levels to a €70-75/tonne...