http://www.indmin.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=628?2012 Industrial Minerals60Energyhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975679/Chile-to-auction-contracts-for-lithium-productionreport.htmlWorld?s number one producer opens up for investment to compete with rival producershttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975679/Chile-to-auction-contracts-for-lithium-productionreport.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975816/Carmeuse-puts-frac-sand-business-up-for-sale.htmlUS minerals company to focus on core lime and limestone businesshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975816/Carmeuse-puts-frac-sand-business-up-for-sale.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975903/Frac-sand-transporter-reports-increase-in-goods-shipped.htmlUnion Pacific announces increased yearly profits; points to increase in fuel costhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975903/Frac-sand-transporter-reports-increase-in-goods-shipped.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975941/Prices-rise-for-drilling-grade-barytes-from-China-and-India.htmlSeveral Indian suppliers shift base to Krishapatnam port for deepwater accesshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975941/Prices-rise-for-drilling-grade-barytes-from-China-and-India.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975182/Global-oil-and-gas-exploration-up-9-in-January.htmlUS continues to drive global rig count, boosting demand for oilfield mineralshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2975182/Global-oil-and-gas-exploration-up-9-in-January.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2974052/Frac-sand-boom-drives-re-opening-of-Michigan-mine.htmlSargent Sand Co. to restart production; 300,000 tonnes planned in first yearhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2974052/Frac-sand-boom-drives-re-opening-of-Michigan-mine.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2974206/Rockwood-invests-140m-in-Chile-lithium-plant.htmlNew 20,000 tpa project will go towards doubling US group?s capacity by 2013http://www.indmin.com/Article/2974206/Rockwood-invests-140m-in-Chile-lithium-plant.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2973270/Grafen-to-use-Northern-Graphite-material-for-graphene-research.htmlJunior holds 50% of North American patent rights for ?products and processes?http://www.indmin.com/Article/2973270/Grafen-to-use-Northern-Graphite-material-for-graphene-research.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2973302/Current-mining-regulations-adequate-says-Wisconsin-DNR.htmlReport assesses threats of frac sand mining to health and environmenthttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2973302/Current-mining-regulations-adequate-says-Wisconsin-DNR.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2973458/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-27-January-3-February.htmlA brief look at the rest of the week?s lithium stories in the newshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2973458/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-27-January-3-February.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2973459/IM-Global-Rare-Earths-Roundup-27-January-3-February.htmlA brief look at the rest of the week?s rare earth stories in the newshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2973459/IM-Global-Rare-Earths-Roundup-27-January-3-February.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2972425/Zimbabwe-boosts-graphite-output-in-2011.htmlAfrica?s only natural graphite producer increases output by 80% on world shortagehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2972425/Zimbabwe-boosts-graphite-output-in-2011.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2971915/Chiles-Molymet-acquires-13-of-Molycorp-for-390m.htmlInvestment from molybdenum and rhenium group to fund vertical integrationhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2971915/Chiles-Molymet-acquires-13-of-Molycorp-for-390m.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2971084/USGS-reports-rise-in-mineral-value-in-2011-bucks-recession-trend.htmlNon-metallic sector value up by 3%, led by ilmenite, rutile price rise; soda ash flathttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2971084/USGS-reports-rise-in-mineral-value-in-2011-bucks-recession-trend.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2969862/Energizer-Resources-adds-DRA-Mineral-Projects-to-team.htmlFurther drilling required for high grade graphite resource in Madagascar http://www.indmin.com/Article/2969862/Energizer-Resources-adds-DRA-Mineral-Projects-to-team.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2968928/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-20-27-January.htmlExploration progress made in Argentina; new Galaxy plant eyed for Jiangsu, Chinahttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2968928/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-20-27-January.htmlFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967873/US-needs-rare-earths-strategy-say-industry-experts.htmlGovernment told to act now to boost future competitiveness in green- tech marketshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967873/US-needs-rare-earths-strategy-say-industry-experts.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966241/Worlds-largest-lithium-battery-plant-built-in-Siberia.htmlJoint $430m Russo-Chinese investment; could take 10-15% market share by 2015http://www.indmin.com/Article/2966241/Worlds-largest-lithium-battery-plant-built-in-Siberia.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966043/Industrial-Minerals-Prices-February-2012.htmlhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966043/Industrial-Minerals-Prices-February-2012.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966049/Price-Briefing-New-Year-new-price-minerals-respond-to-fluctuating-world-markets.htmlThe 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 fundamentalshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966049/Price-Briefing-New-Year-new-price-minerals-respond-to-fluctuating-world-markets.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966157/Afghanistans-mineral-plan.htmlWith 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 revealshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966157/Afghanistans-mineral-plan.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966158/Frac-sand-in-the-pipeline.htmlWhere 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 http://www.indmin.com/Article/2966158/Frac-sand-in-the-pipeline.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967049/LSM12-FMC-forecasts-doubling-of-lithium-demand-by-2020.htmlEnergy main driver; company to produce 50k tpa potash from Salar del Hombre Muertohttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967049/LSM12-FMC-forecasts-doubling-of-lithium-demand-by-2020.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967245/LSM12-Lithium-Americas-feasibility-study-expected-in-next-month.htmlAgreement signed with aboriginal community in northern Argentinahttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967245/LSM12-Lithium-Americas-feasibility-study-expected-in-next-month.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967523/LSM12-Production-costs-will-determine-project-survival.htmlDelegates in Argentina exchange terse words following supply outlookshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2967523/LSM12-Production-costs-will-determine-project-survival.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966177/Halliburton-to-invest-20m-in-new-frac-sand-terminal.htmlUS oil services group plans to start building the facility in Colorado during Q1http://www.indmin.com/Article/2966177/Halliburton-to-invest-20m-in-new-frac-sand-terminal.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966642/Wisconsin-set-to-legislate-on-frac-sand-mining.htmlSenator Vinehout tointroduce two bills affecting mine permits in US statehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2966642/Wisconsin-set-to-legislate-on-frac-sand-mining.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965902/Recommendation-for-Wisconsin-frac-sand-mine-reversed.htmlSumner makes u-turn on approval for Canadian Sand & Proppant minehttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965902/Recommendation-for-Wisconsin-frac-sand-mine-reversed.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965129/Recession-no-major-effect-on-Greek-bentonite-says-producer.htmlS&B Industrial Minerals says bentonite sales have little exposure to Greek economyhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965129/Recession-no-major-effect-on-Greek-bentonite-says-producer.htmlFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965356/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-13-20-January.htmlA brief look at the rest of the week?s lithium stories in the newshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2965356/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-13-20-January.htmlFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2964436/US-bentonite-prices-could-rise-by-20-in-2012.htmlMarket source blames increasing cost pressure on sought-after oilfield mineralhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2964436/US-bentonite-prices-could-rise-by-20-in-2012.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2964573/Price-Briefing12-19-January-2012.htmlChinese New Year blamed for lull, increased cost pressures to up bentonite, MIOhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2964573/Price-Briefing12-19-January-2012.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2963169/Lithium-carbonate-price-stagnant-despite-demand-growthTRU.htmlCanadian consultant says prices to be kept in check by over-supply through to 2020http://www.indmin.com/Article/2963169/Lithium-carbonate-price-stagnant-despite-demand-growthTRU.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2963210/Frac-sand-demand-shifts-to-coarse-grades.htmlIncreased oil and wet gas production drives demand, particularly for 20/40 meshhttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2963210/Frac-sand-demand-shifts-to-coarse-grades.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2962185/FOCUS-Wind-blades-turn-into-growth-markets-for-minerals.htmlMineral fillers and cement to enjoy demand from wind turbine blade manufacturinghttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2962185/FOCUS-Wind-blades-turn-into-growth-markets-for-minerals.htmlMon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2961425/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-6-13-January.htmlA brief look at the rest of the week?s lithium stories in the newshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2961425/IM-Global-Lithium-Roundup-6-13-January.htmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2961448/UPDATE-Preferred-Sands-running-own-rail-line-for-frac-sand-freight.htmlHaving own logistics will make company more competitive, CEO claimshttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2961448/UPDATE-Preferred-Sands-running-own-rail-line-for-frac-sand-freight.htmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2961607/Mississippi-Sand-breaks-through-the-fracking-barrier.htmlUS company takes important first step to securing mine permithttp://www.indmin.com/Article/2961607/Mississippi-Sand-breaks-through-the-fracking-barrier.htmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT