kaolin

U.S. Silica Acquires Kaolin-Based Industrial Roofing Capability

The treated kaolin product reportedly helps deliver superior solar reflectance and higher thermal emittance than standard roofing products.

April 10, 2017

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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. recently announced that it has acquired a division of National Coatings Corp. that manufactures and distributes cool roof granules.

Strong Growth Projected for Worldwide Ceramic Tile Market

The global ceramic tile market size is set to reach $178.16 billion by 2024.

November 29, 2016

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The market will grow at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 9.8%.

Imerys Sees Revenue Bump in First Nine Months of 2016

Imerys recently announced its results for the nine months that ended September 30, 2016.

November 8, 2016

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Revenue for the first nine months of 2016 rose 1.4% over the same period last year to €3.1 billion.

Industrial Minerals Snapshot

Are there any silver linings in the industrial minerals markets?

David Merriman

October 3, 2016

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Though diverse, industrial minerals markets have largely been in decline throughout 2015 and 2016 due to falling demand in major markets, declining oil prices, and oversupply. In June, I attended the Industrial Minerals’ International Congress (IMIC) in the Czech Republic. It was not a happy place, with a subdued atmosphere and producers, consumers, traders, and processors all feeling the effects of reduced market activity.

Slow Growth Expected for Worldwide Kaolin Market

World demand for kaolin is forecast to grow 2.1% per year to 27.5 million metric tons in 2020.

September 29, 2016

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Gains will be driven by the expansion of manufacturing activity in developing countries.

Theobald Named to I-Minerals Board

I-Minerals Inc. recently announced that it has appointed John Theobald to its board of directors.

July 28, 2016

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Theobald has over 35 years in the international mining industry.

Steady Growth Expected for Global Kaolin Mining Market

The global kaolin mining market is expected to reach 34.5 Mt in volume by 2020.

April 29, 2016

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By volume, the global kaolin mining market for ceramics was 8.4 Mt in 2015.

Investing in Ceramics

Raw Materials Options for Ceramic Manufacturers

The Bovill Kaolin Project is expected to produce a number of mineral products for the ceramic industry.

Linda Koep

April 1, 2016

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I-Minerals Inc. is in the process of developing a suite of high-value mineral products from a deposit called the Bovill Kaolin Project. The deposit is located in Bovill, Idaho, a small town that sits at the junction of Idaho State Highways 3 and 8 in the northern part of the state, 2,000 miles west and north of the Tennessee clay fields and 5,000 miles west of the Spanish K-spar mines.

Readers Most Drawn to Amedica’s Silicon Nitride-Based Spinal Implant Collaboration for Second Week

Last week, Amedica’s latest spinal implant collaboration continued to draw the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

March 28, 2016

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.