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December 2004
01 December 2004
The powder detergent market controls global sodium sulphate demand. The main growth areas are in the developing world, in particular Latin America and Asia where sales volumes of boxed powder detergents continue to increase
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01 December 2004
Are batteries the power source of tomorrow's world and how rapidly is the make-up of batteries changing and adapting to our increasing demands? Here we take a look at the domestic battery market, the role of EMD, lithium and graphite, as well as current and future developments.
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01 December 2004
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01 December 2004
Natural zeolite production in the
USA now exceeds 60,000 tpa and it is growing at a rate of 10 to 15% per annum. Growth is mainly driven by sales of animal feed supplements and water filtration.
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01 December 2004
Faced with increased competition in key markets most notably in the ceramics sector, and mounting production costs, Italy's mineral suppliers are fighting back with high value products and customer service
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November 2004
01 November 2004
Things are happening in
Iran, and happening fast. Steel, ceramics, cement, refractories, oil and gas, and opulation are all on the up. The one sector that would most benefit from this industrial boom, but as yet cannot deliver, is the minerals industry, plagued by poor planning and outdated processing. It’s time for change, and opportunity knocks for overseas investment
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01 November 2004
Valued for their hardness and ability to grind and finish other products, the most commonly used abrasive minerals – fused aluminum oxides and silicon carbide (SiC) – have faced equally tough market conditions over recent years. Is the industry grinding to a halt?
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01 November 2004
Industrial minerals play an important role in rubber manufacture, not least as reinforcing fillers. Whether it’s adding value to high performance rubber products or extending compounds to keep production costs low, there is a mineral product to fit the bill.
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01 November 2004
The special clays industry is worth an estimated at $300m. in annual sales, with varied products from cat litter to nanocomposites. Here, Ian Wilson reviews the market, which is still attractive to new entrants based on recently discovered deposits in Greece and China.
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01 November 2004
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01 November 2004
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01 November 2004