Industrial Minerals

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• Grafen to use Northern Graphite material for graphene research Friday, February 03, 2012

  Junior holds 50% of North American patent rights for “products and processes” Read More

• Current mining regulations adequate, says Wisconsin DNR Friday, February 03, 2012

  Report assesses threats of frac sand mining to health and environment Read More

• IM Global Lithium Roundup: 27 January - 3 February Friday, February 03, 2012

  A brief look at the rest of the week’s lithium stories in the news Read More

• IM Global Rare Earths Roundup: 27 January - 3 February Friday, February 03, 2012

  A brief look at the rest of the week’s rare earth stories in the news Read More

• Zimbabwe boosts graphite output in 2011 Thursday, February 02, 2012

  Africa’s only natural graphite producer increases output by 80% on world shortage Read More

• Chile’s Molymet acquires 13% of Molycorp for $390m Wednesday, February 01, 2012

  Investment from molybdenum and rhenium group to fund vertical integration Read More

• USGS reports rise in mineral value in 2011; bucks recession trend Tuesday, January 31, 2012

  Non-metallic sector value up by 3%, led by ilmenite, rutile price rise; soda ash flat Read More

• Energizer Resources adds DRA Mineral Projects to team Monday, January 30, 2012

  Further drilling required for high grade graphite resource in Madagascar Read More

• IM Global Lithium Roundup: 20-27 January Friday, January 27, 2012

  Exploration progress made in Argentina; new Galaxy plant eyed for Jiangsu, China Read More

• US needs rare earths strategy, say industry experts Thursday, January 26, 2012

  Government told to act now to boost future competitiveness in green- tech markets Read More

• “World’s largest” lithium battery plant built in Siberia February 2012

  Joint $430m Russo-Chinese investment; could take 10-15% market share by 2015 Read More

• Industrial Minerals Prices February 2012 February 2012

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• Price Briefing: New Year, new price - minerals respond to fluctuating world markets February 2012

  The start of the year saw many mineral grades increasing in value as producers upped their prices to cope with hikes in energy, freight and tight global market fundamentals Read More

• Afghanistan’s mineral plan February 2012

  With its position at the heart of Central Asia, and significant mineral resources including lithium and rare earths, Afghanistan holds vast potential for attracting private sector investment, Vasili Nicoletopoulos reveals Read More

• Frac sand in the pipeline February 2012

  Where North America’s thirst for oil and natural gas has grown, so too has the demand for frac sand. The supply rush has exerted intense pressure on railroads and the environment, but has been a gold mine to the recession-stricken continent Read More

• LSM12: FMC forecasts doubling of lithium demand by 2020 Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Energy main driver; company to produce 50k tpa potash from Salar del Hombre Muerto Read More

• LSM12: Lithium Americas feasibility study expected in next month Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Agreement signed with aboriginal community in northern Argentina Read More

• LSM12: Production costs will determine project survival Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Delegates in Argentina exchange terse words following supply outlooks Read More

• Halliburton to invest $20m in new frac sand terminal Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  US oil services group plans to start building the facility in Colorado during Q1 Read More

• Wisconsin set to legislate on frac sand mining Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  Senator Vinehout tointroduce two bills affecting mine permits in US state Read More

• Recommendation for Wisconsin frac sand mine reversed Monday, January 23, 2012

  Sumner makes u-turn on approval for Canadian Sand & Proppant mine Read More

• Recession “no major effect” on Greek bentonite, says producer Friday, January 20, 2012

  S&B Industrial Minerals says bentonite sales have little exposure to Greek economy Read More

• IM Global Lithium Roundup: 13-20 January Friday, January 20, 2012

  A brief look at the rest of the week’s lithium stories in the news Read More

• US bentonite prices “could rise by 20%” in 2012 Thursday, January 19, 2012

  Market source blames increasing cost pressure on sought-after oilfield mineral Read More

• Price Briefing — 12-19 January 2012 Thursday, January 19, 2012

  Chinese New Year blamed for lull, increased cost pressures to up bentonite, MIO Read More

• Lithium carbonate price stagnant despite demand growth – TRU Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Canadian consultant says prices to be kept in check by over-supply through to 2020 Read More

• Frac sand demand shifts to coarse grades Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Increased oil and wet gas production drives demand, particularly for 20/40 mesh Read More

• FOCUS: Wind blades turn into growth markets for minerals Monday, January 16, 2012

  Mineral fillers and cement to enjoy demand from wind turbine blade manufacturing Read More

• IM Global Lithium Roundup: 6-13 January Friday, January 13, 2012

  A brief look at the rest of the week’s lithium stories in the news Read More

• UPDATE: Preferred Sands running own rail line for frac sand freight Friday, January 13, 2012

  Having own logistics will make company more competitive, CEO claims Read More

• Mississippi Sand breaks through the fracking barrier Friday, January 13, 2012

  US company takes important first step to securing mine permit Read More