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Chloride-grade titanium dioxide prices edge upward

Thursday, 13 January 2022

Prices for chloride grade titanium dioxide edged upward on a ddp North America basis in the month to Thursday January 13, with freight rates continuing to rise, alongside strong demand and supply tightness.
Sulfate-grade TiO2 prices rise as 2022 begins

Thursday, 06 January 2022

Sulfate-grade titanium dioxide prices rose in the week to Thursday January 6, with reports of price increases from Chinese sellers, alongside ongoing expectations of supply decreases in the coming weeks.
Possible pressure on sulfite grade TiO2 price as market dynamics conflict

Thursday, 16 December 2021

The market for sulfite-grade titanium dioxide pigment may come under pressure when we get nearer to 2022, with conflicting dynamics affecting prices, sources have said.
Conclusion of Fastmarkets’ open consultation on industrial minerals methodology

Monday, 13 December 2021

Fastmarkets opened a consultation on Monday November 8, inviting feedback on its pricing methodology for industrial minerals, in line with our annual methodology review process.

Chloride-grade titanium dioxide prices edge upward

Thursday, 13 January 2022

Prices for chloride grade titanium dioxide edged upward on a ddp North America basis in the month to Thursday January 13, with freight rates continuing to rise, alongside strong demand and supply tightness.
Sulfate-grade TiO2 prices rise as 2022 begins

Thursday, 06 January 2022

Sulfate-grade titanium dioxide prices rose in the week to Thursday January 6, with reports of price increases from Chinese sellers, alongside ongoing expectations of supply decreases in the coming weeks.
Possible pressure on sulfite grade TiO2 price as market dynamics conflict

Thursday, 16 December 2021

The market for sulfite-grade titanium dioxide pigment may come under pressure when we get nearer to 2022, with conflicting dynamics affecting prices, sources have said.
Conclusion of Fastmarkets’ open consultation on industrial minerals methodology

Monday, 13 December 2021

Fastmarkets opened a consultation on Monday November 8, inviting feedback on its pricing methodology for industrial minerals, in line with our annual methodology review process.

Global economic recovery spurs TiO2 market growth

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Growing demand for the multiple products that depend on titanium dioxide for their manufacture is driving rising output and revenue for its producers, but that is also raising questions about the future supplies of the feedstock materials they need, as William Clarke reports.
Titanium dioxide makers aim for a steady course

Monday, 12 October 2020

Price stabilization and inventory control are bearing fruit for titanium dioxide and mineral sand producers, even as Covid-19 rocks pigment markets.
'You need a clear vision of your goal, but also a bit of luck'

Friday, 30 August 2019

When Erik Zobec launched Seven Refractories at the height of the eurozone crisis, few would have believed the company would go on to become one of the world’s leading monolithics producers. As Seven approaches 10 years in business, he talks to Ross Davies about its ascent.
Brick by brick: Building an international refractory maintenance company

Friday, 30 August 2019

US-based Bricking Solutions has been in the refractories kiln maintenance business for more than 50 years and has been led by managing director Heather Harding since January 2019. She shares her views on the business she runs and the wider refractories industry.