http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/RSS.aspx?FeedID=619?2012 Industrial Minerals60Strandlineshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2971633/Rio-Tinto-acquires-BHP-stake-in-Richards-Bay-Minerals.htmlBHP exits minsands industry, selling 37% stake in South African JVhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2971633/Rio-Tinto-acquires-BHP-stake-in-Richards-Bay-Minerals.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2972019/US-accuses-businessman-of-stealing-DuPont-trade-secrets.htmlProsecutors work to keep man jailed prior to court date; follows December arresthttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2972019/US-accuses-businessman-of-stealing-DuPont-trade-secrets.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2966176/Chinese-TiO2-group-chairman-arrested.htmlZhuang Kai of Pangang Group held ; Allegedly stole chloride TiO2 documentshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2966176/Chinese-TiO2-group-chairman-arrested.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2967166/DuPont-TiO2-business-posts-33-profit-rise-on-price-hikes.htmlWorld?s largest TiO2 producer reports strong quarter, but sees drop in Asia demandhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2967166/DuPont-TiO2-business-posts-33-profit-rise-on-price-hikes.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2963995/IRC-ramps-up-Russia-ilmenite-output-beating-2011-targets.htmlOperations hit by fuel, railcar shortages in Q4; Ukraine?s Titan ups TiO2 outputhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2963995/IRC-ramps-up-Russia-ilmenite-output-beating-2011-targets.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2960445/Iluka-sales-surge-53-in-Q4-on-zircon-and-rutile-prices.htmlZircon demand dipped on economy, Chinese gov. controls, Australian miner sayshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2960445/Iluka-sales-surge-53-in-Q4-on-zircon-and-rutile-prices.htmlThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2956801/MDL-acquires-stake-in-Madagascar-minsands-project.htmlAustralian group takes 15% interest in group developing Toliara ilmenite deposithttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2956801/MDL-acquires-stake-in-Madagascar-minsands-project.htmlThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2953253/Year-in-Review-2011-TiO2-and-Feedstock-Minerals.htmlA strong year for producers sparked vertical integration and new partnershipshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2953253/Year-in-Review-2011-TiO2-and-Feedstock-Minerals.htmlThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2953503/Chairman-of-Chinese-TiO2-group-arrested-in-USreport.htmlPangang Group?s Zhuang Kai arrested for carrying alleged stolen chloride documentshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2953503/Chairman-of-Chinese-TiO2-group-arrested-in-USreport.htmlThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2950756/Fairbreeze-minsands-start-up-set-back-a-year.htmlSouth Africa?s Exxaro Resources Ltd is planning to start up its Fairbreeze mineral sands mine in KwaZulu-Natal during H2 2014, a year later than it previously expected.http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2950756/Fairbreeze-minsands-start-up-set-back-a-year.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2950757/VELTA-start-up-brings-new-ilmenite-capacity-to-Ukraine.htmlVELTA LLC is looking to take advantage of surging prices for titanium minerals after starting up its Birzulivske ilmenite mine and processing plant in Ukraine in December 2011.http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2950757/VELTA-start-up-brings-new-ilmenite-capacity-to-Ukraine.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2948617/Growth-in-TiO2-markets-will-be-powered-by-AsiaDuPont.htmlSales in TiO2 segment to grow 6-8% in 2012 , driven by brownfield projectshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2948617/Growth-in-TiO2-markets-will-be-powered-by-AsiaDuPont.htmlTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2944997/Matilda-starts-mining-at-Lethbridge-South-zircon-project.htmlDelayed Australia mine expects to start commercial production in late Januaryhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2944997/Matilda-starts-mining-at-Lethbridge-South-zircon-project.htmlTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938013/China-restricts-sulphate-pushes-chloride-route.htmlThe Chinese government is paving the way for chloride-route TiO2 production by restricting the sulphate pigment that dominates its industry.http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938013/China-restricts-sulphate-pushes-chloride-route.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938015/TZMI-report-Uncertainty-and-pricing-top-agenda.html During the 5th Annual Asia in Focus: TZMI Congress 2011 in Hong Kong last month, two key words were bandied around consistently when speaking about mineral sands. The words? ?prices? and ?uncertainty? = unsurprising given global events over the last few months. http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938015/TZMI-report-Uncertainty-and-pricing-top-agenda.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938024/Rio-Tinto-to-expand-global-minsands-business.htmlRio Tinto Plc plans to expand capacity across its mineral sands business to take capitalise on a strong outlook for the titanium dioxide (TiO2) industry, delegates at the TZMI Congress 2011 in Hong Kong were informed.http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938024/Rio-Tinto-to-expand-global-minsands-business.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938026/Cristal-plans-Saudi-Ti-slag-plant-for-2013.htmlCristal Global is planning to build a 500,000 tpa titanium slag operation in Saudi Arabia which could double capacity if the market required, the company told delegates at last month?s TZMI Congress in Hong Kong. http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2938026/Cristal-plans-Saudi-Ti-slag-plant-for-2013.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2934049/Uncertainty-and-pricing-top-agenda-at-Asia-TiO2-meeting.htmlTZMI Congress shows that China and emerging markets are key to growthhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2934049/Uncertainty-and-pricing-top-agenda-at-Asia-TiO2-meeting.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2934355/COMMENT-Titanium-transformation.htmlMiners and chemists set to converge as sky high prices threaten structural changehttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2934355/COMMENT-Titanium-transformation.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2933419/TZMI-11-TiZir-on-course-for-2013-Senegal-minsands-start-up.htmlNew JV holds two grades of ilmenite; will process TiO2 slag in Norway sulphate planthttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2933419/TZMI-11-TiZir-on-course-for-2013-Senegal-minsands-start-up.htmlFri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2933621/TZMI-11-China-claims-chloride-TiO2-production.htmlSmall producer says output is similar to DuPont; selling to Germanyhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2933621/TZMI-11-China-claims-chloride-TiO2-production.htmlFri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932522/TZMI-11-China-to-restrict-sulphate-TiO2-plants.htmlGovernment turns to chloride future; Henan Billions eyes 100,000 tpa linehttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932522/TZMI-11-China-to-restrict-sulphate-TiO2-plants.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932546/TZMI-11-Rio-Tinto-to-expand-across-global-minsands-business.htmlPlans to increase capacity at three projects; looks to greenfield Mozambique start uphttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932546/TZMI-11-Rio-Tinto-to-expand-across-global-minsands-business.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932553/TZMI-11-Kenmare-feasibility-study-for-third-phase-ready-Q1-2012.htmlMoma to reach 65% recovery rate in ?coming months?; expansion plans underwayhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932553/TZMI-11-Kenmare-feasibility-study-for-third-phase-ready-Q1-2012.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932637/TZMI-11-Cristal-plans-500000-tpa-Saudi-titanium-slag-plant.htmlUnit to use 800,000 tpa of ilmenite, but where will supply come from? http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2932637/TZMI-11-Cristal-plans-500000-tpa-Saudi-titanium-slag-plant.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2930849/SII-eyes-zircon-mine-for-first-US-zirconium-oxychloride-plant.htmlSouthern Ionics to produce 13,000 tpa zircon for downstream zirconium chemicalshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2930849/SII-eyes-zircon-mine-for-first-US-zirconium-oxychloride-plant.htmlMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2929332/Huntsman-records-strongest-quarter-in-history.htmlProfit up 26%; pigments revenue reaches ?455m. driven by higher priceshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2929332/Huntsman-records-strongest-quarter-in-history.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2925023/Kenmare-mineral-sands-production-up-27-in-third-quarter.htmlOctober output hit by power disruptions; rare earth mineral production being studiedhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2925023/Kenmare-mineral-sands-production-up-27-in-third-quarter.htmlThu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2925381/Eramet-and-MDL-close-TiZir-titanium-joint-venture.htmlDiverse metals group to use Senegal ilmenite at Norwegian slag operationhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2925381/Eramet-and-MDL-close-TiZir-titanium-joint-venture.htmlThu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2922598/Lanka-Mineral-Sands-ramps-up-and-seeks-partners.htmlMining of a rich mineral sands deposit on a beach in north-eastern Sri Lanka is to be ramped up to pre-war levels with a $500m. investment in new plant and machineryhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2922598/Lanka-Mineral-Sands-ramps-up-and-seeks-partners.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2922599/Exxaro-minsands-assets-to-Tronox.htmlSouth African minsands producer Exxaro Resources is to sell all its mineral sands assets to US titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment producer Tronox in return for a 38.5% stake in its newly-formed companyhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2922599/Exxaro-minsands-assets-to-Tronox.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2924473/Velta-aims-for-December-startup-at-Ukraine-ilmenite-project.htmlCapacity expansion planned for mid-2012; titanium slag plant in the pipelinehttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2924473/Velta-aims-for-December-startup-at-Ukraine-ilmenite-project.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2923910/DuPont-TiO2-division-doubles-profits-on-price-hikes.htmlPerformance Chemicals profits driven by pigment and fluoropolymer demandhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2923910/DuPont-TiO2-division-doubles-profits-on-price-hikes.htmlTue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2921572/AkzoNobel-posts-lower-Q3-profit-on-high-input-costs.htmlGlobal leader in paints says will need to ?take action? to combat economic downturnhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2921572/AkzoNobel-posts-lower-Q3-profit-on-high-input-costs.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2917087/Iluka-Resources-third-quarter-minsands-production-up-10.htmlWorld?s biggest producer ramps up zircon and rutile output, reports firm saleshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2917087/Iluka-Resources-third-quarter-minsands-production-up-10.htmlThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2917286/Sri-Lanka-keen-to-increase-minsands-output-seeking-partner.htmlLanka Mineral Sands preparing to diversify into end production; war affects planshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2917286/Sri-Lanka-keen-to-increase-minsands-output-seeking-partner.htmlThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2914714/CIC-Resources-completes-Paraguay-ilmenite-pilot-start-up.htmlDemonstration plant to produce test sample from 22bn-tonne titanium deposithttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2914714/CIC-Resources-completes-Paraguay-ilmenite-pilot-start-up.htmlMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2915006/Tioline-targets-full-scale-minsands-plant-in-Kazakhstan-by-2013.htmlObukhovsky project developer plans production of 50,000 tpa zircon in three yearshttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2915006/Tioline-targets-full-scale-minsands-plant-in-Kazakhstan-by-2013.htmlMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2914010/Western-Australia-minerals-body-upbeat-on-minsands.htmlQ3 report shows that production, export value of minsands increased from Q2http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2914010/Western-Australia-minerals-body-upbeat-on-minsands.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2914262/Sierra-Rutile-rejects-improved-takeover-offer.htmlMineral sand group?s directors say Pala acquisition bid still undervalues companyhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2914262/Sierra-Rutile-rejects-improved-takeover-offer.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2911226/Pala-raises-takeover-offer-for-Sierra-Rutile.htmlPrivate investor lodges ?0.30 a share bid for Sierra Leone minsands grouphttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2911226/Pala-raises-takeover-offer-for-Sierra-Rutile.htmlMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2909130/Canadas-Argex-acquires-majority-stake-in-TiO2-technology-group.htmlCTL deal will allow company to produce high-purity TiO2 from La Blache projecthttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2909130/Canadas-Argex-acquires-majority-stake-in-TiO2-technology-group.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2906713/Exxaro-sells-off-minsands-assets-to-Tronox-for-385-of-JV.htmlTronox TiO2 output to 465,000 tpa; deal ?will add security? to KZN Sands/Namakwahttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2906713/Exxaro-sells-off-minsands-assets-to-Tronox-for-385-of-JV.htmlMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2908790/Mineral-sands-industry-prepares-for-TZMI-Congress.htmlThe mineral sands industry has not only recovered from the global financial crisis, it is powering ahead with renewed interest and burgeoning demand providing a dynamic environmenthttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2908790/Mineral-sands-industry-prepares-for-TZMI-Congress.htmlSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2908791/Pilot-plant-to-start-at-worlds-biggest-titanium-mineral-deposit.htmlCIC Resources prepares to start up a pilot separation plant at its Parana ilmenite deposit in Paraguay. About 200-400,000 tpa titanium slag eyedhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2908791/Pilot-plant-to-start-at-worlds-biggest-titanium-mineral-deposit.htmlSat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2904044/Sheffield-confirms-high-grade-minsands-at-25bn-tonne-project.htmlDrill results prove consistent grades at group?s McCalls project in Australiahttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2904044/Sheffield-confirms-high-grade-minsands-at-25bn-tonne-project.htmlWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2904603/Bondi-merge-with-World-Titanium-to-develop-minsands-project.htmlBondi concludes due diligence work for merger to develop Toliara Sands Projecthttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2904603/Bondi-merge-with-World-Titanium-to-develop-minsands-project.htmlWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2901352/Latin-Resources-posts-update-on-Guadalupito-minsands-mine.htmlMine contains ilmenite, zircon and some rare earths, according to drill resulthttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2901352/Latin-Resources-posts-update-on-Guadalupito-minsands-mine.htmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2897380/Sheffield-granted-exploration-licence-for-Derby-Zircon-project.htmlProject already assessed by Rio Tinto; is of ?significant size?http://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2897380/Sheffield-granted-exploration-licence-for-Derby-Zircon-project.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2897388/Kenmare-achieves-technical-completion-on-Moma-mine.htmlFinal hurdle completed after ?struggle?; Moma expansion going wellhttp://www.mineralnet.co.uk/Article/2897388/Kenmare-achieves-technical-completion-on-Moma-mine.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT