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December 2016
15 December 2016
The Finland-based paints manufacturer expects profit to fall year-on-year as the price of raw materials like titanium dioxide has increased, while negative currency exchange rates have further compounded the problem.
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15 December 2016
The industrial coatings acquisition by AkzoNobel will give the company access to end markets such as construction, domestic appliance and wind energy, with the benefits of the transaction expected to be fully felt by 2018.
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15 December 2016
Following Q1 price hikes by a number of pigment producers, Chemours is the latest to announce planned price increases for TiO2 grades outside of North America in February.
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15 December 2016
The $700m project is expected to launch in 2017 following delays owing to a lack of investment. Supply will target Kazakhstan's domestic market.
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12 December 2016
Following approval from its board of directors, PPG plans to roll out its restructuring plans in weak regions and markets, which is expected to result in 1,700 job losses.
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09 December 2016
Following pollution by local industries and a subsequent inspection by the municipal governmnet in Panzhihua, 28 companies have been shut down in the area. Among these were a number of TiO2 and ilmenite producers, which some said has led to spike in short term prices due the resulting market tightness.
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09 December 2016
Tronox is the latest titanium dioxide producer to push up prices for the pigment mineral starting early next year.
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08 December 2016
The company has pointed to a number of positive indicators in China that are likely to allow titanium dioxide prices to continue to strengthen.
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08 December 2016
Iluka and Sierra Rutile have confirmed the merger between the companies was completed for $293m.
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06 December 2016
Concerns relating to tailings dams have been overcome, allowing for closure 7 December.
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06 December 2016
After placing its ilmenite mine on care and maintenance last year owing to a weak market, Melior has now completed a PEA for the operation and is looking for a strategic partner to help bring production back online.
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02 December 2016
With pigment capacity utilisation running at higher levels and buyers looking to restock depleted supplies, pricing momentum is expected to continue into next year.
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01 December 2016
Nordic Mining, which is in the process of developing plans and conducting a PFS for its Engebo rutile project in Norway, plans to double garnet output at the site after market research revealed sales of the mineral could be more lucrative than anticipated.
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01 December 2016
After two years of investigations at a cost of A$6m, Iluka has advised that its Tapira joint venture with Vale has been terminated.
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November 2016
29 November 2016
While the companies received the go-ahead from Germany Antitrust Authorities for the merger last week, Iluka has issued a notice over geotechnical risks at Sierra Rutile's facility, which may threaten the closing of the deal.
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28 November 2016
Pigment producer Cristal joins leading producers in announcing TiO2 price hikes from January.
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28 November 2016
Strandline Resources has continued to test for heavy mineral sands at its Tanzanian deposit, confirming the potential of extending new zircon and rutile resources along the 25km mineralised corridor.
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28 November 2016
The publication of Industrial Minerals’ price assessments will be affected by the Christmas holidays.
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23 November 2016
At its second annual meeting, China’s TiO2 Association noted the importance of the Lomon-Billions merger, which will strengthen China’s position on the pigments world stage and drive innovation in chloride-route processing. Meanwhile Chinese producers have announced additional TiO2 price increases.
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22 November 2016
A brief roundup of notable activity in the TiO2 and mineral sands industries.
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21 November 2016
The country’s regulators have given the go-ahead for the merger between the two mineral sands producers, which is set to be completed at the end of November.
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17 November 2016
Alan Davies is to be dismissed, following his suspension last week. Bold Bataar, managing director of iron ore sales and marketing will succeed him.
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15 November 2016
While the use of 3D printing in industries such as automotive and aerospace has been successful, there are unexplored opportunities in oil and gas, according to Lux Research.
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15 November 2016
After 10 years’ delay, TOO Tenir-Logistic is finally in a position to develop the 500m tonne Tymlay deposit and establish local titanium dioxide manufacturing to supply the domestic market.
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14 November 2016
The glass and paint producer is now the sole owner of the Italian paint and coatings manufacturer, as it seeks to expand its presence in the country and in western Europe.
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10 November 2016
The subsidiary of Group DF, Nika-Tera LLC, managed to increase the handling of cargo at its Ukrainian sea terminal as the company has diversified its mineral shipments to offset the loss of traditional freight traffic.
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09 November 2016
Rising demand for handysize vessels could impact freight costs for the mineral sands market, according to Peter Malpas, director of Braemar ACM Shipbroking.
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09 November 2016
Authorities have been notified after an investigation revealed $10.5m in payments had been made to a contractor at the Simandou iron ore project
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09 November 2016
The trend of industrial consolidation in China's TiO2 sector is set to continue, producer Henan Billions said during the TZMI conference in Hong Kong.
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09 November 2016
Zircon production is forecast to peak in 2017 but output could fall after next year with no new mine supply coming on-stream. The market could plunge into deficit by 2020 as growing demand outstrips supply.
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08 November 2016
Following positive improvements in titanium dioxide prices sequentially, the world's leading producer, US-headquartered Chemours, will continue to push for modest prices increases as the company believes its TiO2 products are still undervalued in many markets.
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08 November 2016
Like other titanium dioxide producers, Kronos has announced a strengthening of TiO2 prices sequentially and higher volumes sold for the quarter, resulting in higher production levels and operating rates.
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08 November 2016
The US mining company, which cut staff and output earlier this year, is bringing production back on stream in in Georgia in response to stronger demand and pricing environment, delivering increased ilmenite tonnages to Europe.
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07 November 2016
Overall sales experienced a decline year-on-year, stronger prices for titanium dioxide products and higher demand for the company’s Opteon refrigerants resulted in a sequential improvement, reflected in Chemours’ Q3 financial results.
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03 November 2016
Rio Tinto invests C$16m in Sorel-Tracy plant; Strandlines resources reports progress at Tanzanian mineral sands project.
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03 November 2016
Although lower CP titanium slag and pig iron volumes brought down revenue in the company's titanium dioxide segment, improving sentiment in the pigments sector helped to grow sales as prices rose year-on-year.