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After a difficult 2009, graphite is starting to recover thanks to promising new applications, with opportunities in Africa, Canada and Australia for raw material
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Automotive markets are giving foundries the drive they need to recover from recession, but western foundries will have to tap into specialised products to compete with developing countries’ heavy industries
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The evolution of Goldenboat Holding and its expanding minerals business has underlined the importance of partner alliances in modern logistics, pioneering new concepts in shipping, and developing new IT systems
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Mineral fillers keep pace with plastic product requirements as demand grows, including applications with higher loadings
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Fears of a supply shortage outside China have triggered a global rush to develop alternative sources of rare earth elements, critical to defence and clean energy technology. Mark Watts looks at the sweeping changes facing the industry.
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How heavy and light rare earth elements (REE) are fundamental to today’s most advance technology markets
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From wind turbines to missiles, rare earth based magnets can been seen as strategic in many ways. But why are they so special? Can they be replaced? And does the magnet industry have an over-reliance on a product derived from a source controlled by China and on the verge of a supply crisis? Simon Moores talked with Gareth Hatch of Technology Metals Research, LLC to find out
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Although there remain challenges, an abundance of untapped mineral deposits, increasing demand, and clear political will and support to develop the mineral sector has brought the Arabian Peninsula under the investor spotlight
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Refractory producers are continuously challenged to improve their products used in rotary cement kilns, a key demand driver for refractory minerals such as dolomite or magnesia, which is on the way to recovery
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The global downturn caused the soda ash market to crash from an all time high.
Roger Pechey reviews what happened and suggests the emerging period of recovery might force some uncomfortable restructuring in the supply sector
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GCC, presently the most widely used mineral filler in paper production, looks set to increase its paper market share now that modern paper machines can handle over 50% mineral loading
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Recovery in refractory and abrasive markets, along with strong growth in the solar cell market, is providing welcome relief and a positive outlook for the silicon carbide industry
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An updated mining law and a five-year strategic plan aim to attract foreign investment for Turkey’s rich resources
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After many prosperous years, the ceramic tile industry saw its first real slowdown in 2008. Asia and the Middle East now lead the way to recovery, while Europe and the USA remain sluggish
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With the pressure on to secure alternative sources of magnesia outside China, here we highlight some of the prospective projects in the pipeline
Mike O’Driscoll, Editor
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As China continues its policy of discouraging magnesia exports, consumers are seeking alternative sources worldwide. A review of the world’s natural magnesite resources and production by Ian Wilson reveals what’s available outside China.
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Iran is the Middle East’s key producer of magnesite, sourced mainly from South Khorasan province, and yet little is known of this source. The country’s magnesite genesis and production is reviewed by A. R. Ganji
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From rare earths to graphite, carbonates to zircon: components based on non-metallic minerals are the focus for fuel cell manufacturers as the industry strives to increase efficiency and drive down products costs in a world turning increasingly green
Simon Moores, Deputy Editor
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