Magnesia features

• August 2003

  Kaolin - white gold or white dirt?

  01 August 2003

  Kaolin’s role and geographical focus have shifted significantly, and have helped to shape the market’s development in recent years, and will continue to do so. But the big question is whether the global paper downturn is solely related to the struggling global economy, or a permanent contraction.

• Garnet galore

  01 August 2003

  The industrial garnet industry is currently experiencing overcapacity, and with a handful of suppliers and a few key markets, the industry remains highly competitive.

• Elements of magnesia

  01 August 2003

  Geographical shifts in the market have forced the electrical grade magnesia supply sector to literally follow their customers around the world. At the same time, high profile withdrawals from the supply market have created openings for new players.

• Treading carefully - Speciality silicas market cools down

  01 August 2003

  After a fevered period of capacity increases, the speciality silicas industry is cooling off in the face of overcapacity and poor global economics, while China’s influence grows.

• Paving the way - Hydrated lime for high performance asphalt

  01 August 2003

  From premier anti-stripping agent to high performance additive, hydrated lime has developed into a key ingredient for hot mix asphalt. Eric Berger of Chemical Lime Co. outlines the reasons why.

• Guinea Bissau phosphate

  01 August 2003

• India does its duty

  01 August 2003

• Mineral Czech list

  01 August 2003

• Speciality clays - Nevada style

  01 August 2003

• Rates of risk

  01 August 2003

• Averting disaster - New proposals on mine waste extraction

  01 August 2003