http://www.indmin.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=621?2012 Industrial Minerals60Refractories Hotlinehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2974291/Refractories-segment-boosts-Minerals-Technologies-results.htmlQ4 earnings up 24%; MTI back to pre-recession performance levels, says CEOhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2974291/Refractories-segment-boosts-Minerals-Technologies-results.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966163/Kobin-Mining-poised-to-acquire-Kumas.htmlA conclusion to the sale of Turkey?s leading dead burned magnesia and refractories producer, Kutahya Manyezit İşletmeleri AŞ (Kumas), appeared imminent by the end of January 2012. http://www.indmin.com/Article/2966163/Kobin-Mining-poised-to-acquire-Kumas.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965663/Global-steel-production-rose-68-in-2011-driven-by-China.htmlTurkey, South Korea and Italy show robust growth; signs of slowdown at year-endhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965663/Global-steel-production-rose-68-in-2011-driven-by-China.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2963216/Reconstruction-revives-refractories-in-Japan.htmlSluggish steel outlook tempered by cement stimulus from post-quake reconstructionhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2963216/Reconstruction-revives-refractories-in-Japan.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2963351/RHI-acquires-Swiss-flow-control-refractories-group.htmlAustrian refractories major boosts stake in Stopinc to 100%, eyes Asia expansionhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2963351/RHI-acquires-Swiss-flow-control-refractories-group.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2961492/Annec-Green-Refractories-signed-contracts-worth-RMB580m-in-11.htmlHenan-based refractories group targets increased revenue and profit in 2012http://www.indmin.com/Article/2961492/Annec-Green-Refractories-signed-contracts-worth-RMB580m-in-11.htmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2951413/Global-steel-growth-slowed-in-November-as-China-peaks.htmlWorld output rises 1.1% as marginal China drop is offset by the US and South Koreahttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2951413/Global-steel-growth-slowed-in-November-as-China-peaks.htmlTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2950918/SAIL-completes-acquisition-of-Burn-Standard.htmlIndian steel producer secures Salem-based magnesia and refractory producerhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2950918/SAIL-completes-acquisition-of-Burn-Standard.htmlMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2948954/Outotec-acquires-Australian-refractory-demolition-business.htmlFinnish processor aims to triple unit?s sales in Australia, SE Asia in three yearshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2948954/Outotec-acquires-Australian-refractory-demolition-business.htmlWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2937992/Fear-of-a-slowdown-in-European-refractories.htmlImpact of financial markets on European refractories industry brings cautiousness for early 2012; Lanxess to focus on foundry grade of chromitehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2937992/Fear-of-a-slowdown-in-European-refractories.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2937993/Refractory-reflections-in-Kyoto.htmlTalks at UNITECR 2011, which took place in Kyoto, Japan, were focused on the challenges of the Chinese refractories and Australian steel industry and on the Indian mineral potentialhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2937993/Refractory-reflections-in-Kyoto.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2937995/Shinagawa-aligns-itself-for-refractories-market-future.htmlJapan?s largest refractories producer, Shinagawa Refractories targets overseas development and seeks stability in mineral sourcinghttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2937995/Shinagawa-aligns-itself-for-refractories-market-future.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2936707/Refractories-industry-cautious-about-the-prospects-for-2012.htmlBusiness fears impact of sovereign debt crisis in some countries says PRE presidenthttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2936707/Refractories-industry-cautious-about-the-prospects-for-2012.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2932707/Cookson-expects-slower-H2-refractories-performance.htmlBut 2011 should be ?substantially ahead of 2010?; increase in foundry prices maintainedhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2932707/Cookson-expects-slower-H2-refractories-performance.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2932755/Magnesita-Q3-2011-profits-up-9-while-revenue-dipped-slightly.htmlQuarter impacted by economic slowdown as drive to 90% vertical integration continueshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2932755/Magnesita-Q3-2011-profits-up-9-while-revenue-dipped-slightly.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2930621/Back-to-a-slowdown-in-the-European-refractories-industry.htmlNervousness of global financial markets brings caution for beginning of 2012 http://www.indmin.com/Article/2930621/Back-to-a-slowdown-in-the-European-refractories-industry.htmlMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2929041/RHI-posts-increase-in-Q3-profit-outlines-caution-as-economy-bites.htmlHighlights impact of raw material cost, magnesia acquisitions in Ireland, Norway http://www.indmin.com/Article/2929041/RHI-posts-increase-in-Q3-profit-outlines-caution-as-economy-bites.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2929122/Australian-refractory-market-hit-by-steel-slump.htmlUNITECR: BlueScope NSW furnace closure sinks refractories market by up to 15%http://www.indmin.com/Article/2929122/Australian-refractory-market-hit-by-steel-slump.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2929137/Potential-new-applications-for-Indian-refractory-minerals.htmlUNITECR: Work on dunite, sillimanite, zircon grades show steel refractory promisehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2929137/Potential-new-applications-for-Indian-refractory-minerals.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2928078/Chinas-refractory-minerals-industry-in-challenging-times.htmlUNITECR: Stricter controls over output and new resource tax to shape futurehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2928078/Chinas-refractory-minerals-industry-in-challenging-times.htmlWed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2926860/Moodys-downgrades-Europe-steel-outlook.htmlRatings agency slaps ?negative? rating on EU steel sector, cites macroeconomicshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2926860/Moodys-downgrades-Europe-steel-outlook.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2926093/RHI-wins-24m-steel-refractories-contract-with-voestalpine.htmlRHI to supply 23,000 tonnes of steel refractories over three-year periodhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2926093/RHI-wins-24m-steel-refractories-contract-with-voestalpine.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2922596/Imerys-to-build-monolithics-plant-in-India.htmlIndia remains a significant driver for the refractories industry which increasingly attracts the attention of foreign investors. Among them, Imerys SA is the latest one to announce refractories developments in the buoyant regionhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2922596/Imerys-to-build-monolithics-plant-in-India.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2923084/IFGL-completes-Gujarat-refractories-plant.htmlIndian continuous castings facility to supply Middle East and Europe steel marketshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2923084/IFGL-completes-Gujarat-refractories-plant.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2922242/Saint-Gobain-enters-Brazilian-refractories-market.htmlFrench industrial group completes steel refractories line in Sao Paulo statehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2922242/Saint-Gobain-enters-Brazilian-refractories-market.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2922457/Global-steel-production-rose-97-in-Septemberworldsteel.htmlChina continues to drive world growth; EU, US and India output also uphttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2922457/Global-steel-production-rose-97-in-Septemberworldsteel.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2917876/Lanxess-takes-control-of-South-African-foundry-sand-supply.htmlChemicals group now selling chromite foundry sand direct to customershttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2917876/Lanxess-takes-control-of-South-African-foundry-sand-supply.htmlFri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2916444/Global-steel-use-expected-to-grow-65-in-2011.htmlWorld Steel Association cautiously optimistic on economy as demand improveshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2916444/Global-steel-use-expected-to-grow-65-in-2011.htmlWed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2911575/Imerys-plans-monolithic-refractories-plant-in-India.htmlFrench industrial minerals group looks to expand Asian refractories footprinthttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2911575/Imerys-plans-monolithic-refractories-plant-in-India.htmlTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2906786/China-will-up-bauxite-imports-to-meet-unsustainable-demand.htmlChinese smelter demand could tighten non-metallurgical supply in coming yearshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2906786/China-will-up-bauxite-imports-to-meet-unsustainable-demand.htmlMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2907669/Krosaki-to-build-refractory-clay-plant-in-India.htmlKrosaki targets September 2012 start-up for its new refractory taphole clay plant in India, a claylike refractory material used to fill a blast furnace taphole. Q1 profits drophttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2907669/Krosaki-to-build-refractory-clay-plant-in-India.htmlSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2907679/Magnesita-targets-industrial-market-sector.htmlBrazil?s Magnesita works on enhancing its position in the industrial market sector for refractories, such as the glass, lime, cement, ceramics, and petrochemicals markets. Graphite and M30 DBM projects under progress http://www.indmin.com/Article/2907679/Magnesita-targets-industrial-market-sector.htmlSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2907690/Price-increases-on-the-way-Imerys.htmlDamien Caby, vice president & general manager, Minerals for Refractories & Oilfields ? Global, Imerys, discussed with IM new trends in the refractories industry and Imerys? plans to increase refractories minerals prices by 5-8% from January 2012http://www.indmin.com/Article/2907690/Price-increases-on-the-way-Imerys.htmlSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2907692/Henning-Jensen-CEO-of-RHI-resigns.htmlRHI AG appoints Franz Struzl as its new chief executive officer following Henning Jensen?s surprise resignation on 7 September 2011http://www.indmin.com/Article/2907692/Henning-Jensen-CEO-of-RHI-resigns.htmlSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2904930/Marico-Chrome-operation-halts-as-new-plant-constructed.htmlThe Verref-Samancor refractory chromite JV is to have a new plant by early 2012http://www.indmin.com/Article/2904930/Marico-Chrome-operation-halts-as-new-plant-constructed.htmlThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2903392/Prince-Minerals-bolsters-foundry-arm-with-IGC-buy.htmlUS pioneer of iron oxide anti-veining agents broadens Prince?s business overseashttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2903392/Prince-Minerals-bolsters-foundry-arm-with-IGC-buy.htmlTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2902230/RHI-starts-construction-of-60000-tpa-Brazil-refractories-plant.htmlAustrian group to invest ?85m. in steel refractories site, on-stream Q3 2013http://www.indmin.com/Article/2902230/RHI-starts-construction-of-60000-tpa-Brazil-refractories-plant.htmlFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2899235/Magnesita-to-expand-US-refractory-brick-capacity.htmlCapacity to increase 16% in 2012, utilising US dolomite and Brazil magnesitehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2899235/Magnesita-to-expand-US-refractory-brick-capacity.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2897097/Henning-Jensen-resigns-as-chief-executive-officer-of-RHI.htmlGlobal refractories leader appoints new CEO as Jensen departs after just 7 monthshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2897097/Henning-Jensen-resigns-as-chief-executive-officer-of-RHI.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2893785/Krosaki-eyes-September-2012-for-refractory-mud-plant-in-India.htmlJapan?s earthquake impacts financial results;Tata Refractories renamedhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2893785/Krosaki-eyes-September-2012-for-refractory-mud-plant-in-India.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2887304/RHI-record-Q2-as-refractories-recover.htmlRHI AG posted its highest ever quarterly result as sales volumes of 503,194 tonnes generated revenues of $620m. in Q2 2011; Magnesita Refratarios Q2 hit by rising raw material costs and negative currency effectshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2887304/RHI-record-Q2-as-refractories-recover.htmlTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2887711/Global-steel-production-rises-115-in-July-led-by-China.htmlOutput up in all major steel-producing regions as total reaches 127.5m. tonneshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2887711/Global-steel-production-rises-115-in-July-led-by-China.htmlMon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2884588/IFGL-Refractories-doubles-Q1-profit-on-robust-steel-market.htmlIndian refractories group reports increased sales in domestic and export marketshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2884588/IFGL-Refractories-doubles-Q1-profit-on-robust-steel-market.htmlTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2871805/Asian-markets-attract-western-players.htmlThe growing refractory markets of India and China, mainly driven by the booming steel sector, are continuing to prompt leading western refractory producers to establish and expand their presence in this regionhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2871805/Asian-markets-attract-western-players.htmlMon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2855353/Magnesita-hails-more-consolidation-in-market.htmlConsolidation in the global refractories industries is set to continue as companies outside China struggle to secure reliable supplies of raw materials, according to Brazil?s Magnesita Refratorios.http://www.indmin.com/Article/2855353/Magnesita-hails-more-consolidation-in-market.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2835904/Krosaki-Harima-buys-majority-stake-in-Indias-Tata-Refractories.htmlKrosaki Harima Corp., Japan?s leading refractories producer, has acquired 51% of the outstanding shares in India?s top manufacturer Tata Refractories Ltd (TRL) from Tata Steel Ltdhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2835904/Krosaki-Harima-buys-majority-stake-in-Indias-Tata-Refractories.htmlFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2835906/Magnesita-looks-to-Europe-with-ThyssenKrupp-deal.htmlBrazil?s Magnesita Refratarios SA has secured a significant foothold in the European refractories market after the group signed a deal with German steel producer ThyssenKrupphttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2835906/Magnesita-looks-to-Europe-with-ThyssenKrupp-deal.htmlFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2812817/Global-refractories-set-for-recovery.htmlGlobal demand for refractories is projected to rise 5.3% a year by 2014 to 40.7m. tpa. In value terms, demand will rise 7% annually through to 2014, reaching $33.1bn.http://www.indmin.com/Article/2812817/Global-refractories-set-for-recovery.htmlThu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT