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Case Study: Managing a Diversified Supplier Network

May 1, 2012

By Lionel Willaert

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When yours is one of the largest organizations in your market, you have to focus on the two mains solutions for rapid growth: organic internal growth and external growth. While emerging markets present opportunities, much demand hinges on the global economy.

Rio Tinto Announces Increased Bauxite, Alumina Production

April 20, 2012

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Bauxite and alumina production were 10% and 13% higher, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2011.

Alcoa to Curtail Alumina Capacity

April 17, 2012

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Alcoa recently announced it will reduce its annual alumina production capacity by approximately 390,000 metric tons.

Rio Tinto Reviews Future of Its Diamond Business

April 9, 2012

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Rio Tinto recently announced it has begun a strategic review of its diamond business that will include exploring a range of options for potential divestment of its diamond interests.

H.C. Starck Reports Profitable Growth in 2011

April 6, 2012

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H.C. Starck recently announced it has achieved sustainable profitable growth in 2011.

Ceramics that Brake

March 28, 2012

By Eric Hanson

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Ceramic materials are often used in the friction industry to manufacture components for brakes and clutches.

Targeting Tumors

March 28, 2012

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Ceramic tips enable innovative medical treatment for tumors.

Rio Tinto Receives Binding Offer for Specialty Aluminas Business

March 28, 2012

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Rio Tinto recently announced it has received a binding offer for its specialty aluminas business from H.I.G.

ALFA AESAR: Metals and Materials Catalog

March 28, 2012

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This company, a Johnson Matthey company, has released “High Purity Metals and Materials,” a new catalog that highlights its range of metals and alloys.

Kaolin Global Demand to Accelerate

March 13, 2012

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The world market for kaolin is projected to grow 3.7% per year through 2015 to 28.4 million metric tons, valued at nearly $4 billion, according to a new study.

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