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The industrial minerals industry showed signs of recovery in Q2 as customers continued to rebuild inventories, but the short-term outlook remains cloudy
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Foundries shake off their polluting image as new growth opportunities arise from environmental technologies
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The Anglo-Australian mining major has turned hostile with its $39bn. bid for PotashCorp, which was dismissed as a “steal” by CEO Bill Doyle. But consolidation looks inevitable for the increasingly coveted potash and fertiliser minerals market
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The EU, the USA and China all share the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but differ in their strategies to achieve it
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The paper-grade kaolin supply sector continues to shrink as Imerys gains majority share in Brazilian rival PPSA
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The fertiliser industry is looking at healthier days with increases forecasted in both consumption and production
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IM looks at the world’s economy and how it will affect industrial minerals demand for the next quarter and beyond
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China’s decision to cut annual rare earth exports by 40% will likely lead to supply shortages and surging prices for the rest of the world
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France-based soda ash company Novacarb puts forward its case for a new pricing formula for the glass-making mineral, bringing prices in line with the costs of production
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Protests hit Hong Kong and South Korea as Canada considers re-opening a Quebec based asbestos mine in a bid to boost the local economy. Keith Nuthall explores the situation that has caused controversy, particularly in the consuming countries in Asia.
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With acidspar prices reported to have reached the $300/tonne watermark, many industry sources warn that hikes are not being driven by the market, which remains weak following the recession
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