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By IM Staff
Published: 17 May 2019
Merger and acquisition activity in the lithium supply chain has caught the attention of investors who have caused share prices to jump for new and upcoming projects, while traditional producers have struggled with low product sales prices and an oversupplied market.
By William Clarke
Published: 15 May 2019
Fastmarkets IM's new European fused and dead burned magnesia prices better reflect the current shape of the market.
By IM Staff
Published: 14 May 2019
Major cities and 25 regions across China will face a new round of environmental inspections from May 14 to ensure that protection measures are being properly implemented.
By IM Staff
Published: 14 May 2019
Fastmarkets IM's pricing database is currently showing correct prices after a technical issue temporarily affected how some prices were displayed on May 13.
By Michael Greenfield
Michael Greenfield
Published: 10 May 2019
The Chilean iodine miner is aiming to add 500 tonnes per year to production by the end of 2019 due to depleted inventories.
By William Clarke
Published: 10 May 2019
The failure of the latest round of US China trade talks has left importers of many pigments, clays and finished refractory materials facing a 25% tariff.
By Carrie Shi
Published: 08 May 2019
Unshaped refractory materials output in China fell in the first quarter of 2019, causing the price of raw materials, such as magnesia, to fall due to the reduced demand.
By IM Staff
Published: 07 May 2019
High energy costs, low demand and rising imports have led the company to cut annual production in Europe.
By William Clarke
Published: 01 May 2019
TiO2 buyers report a slower than expected ramp-up in seasonal demand increase for pigment, while paint demand in China is ‘hanging in there.’