This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletters and social media platforms.

The merger of RHI and Magnesita has drawn the most reader interest for the third consecutive week (RHI and Magnesita to Join Forces and Become RHI Magnesita): “RHI AG and the controlling shareholders of Magnesita Refratários S.A. recently announced that they have reached an agreement to combine the operations of RHI and Magnesita to create a leading…”

Top 5 Hottest News Stories for October 30 - November 5
1. RHI and Magnesita to Join Forces and Become RHI Magnesita third week at #1
2. Global Zirconium Market to See Strong Growth
3. U.S. Silica and Halliburton Move Record-Breaking Sand Unit Train
4. Harper Teams with ORNL on Carbon Fiber Project
5. GE Plans to Acquire LM Wind Power #4 last week