TiO2 market analysis and price trend
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How long could this energy limits policy from Chinese government last?

How long could this energy limits policy from Chinese government last?

You might be surprised, shocked or frustrated when you heard the news from your Chinese supplier about the energy limits movement now in vast China mainland, from east to west. Or you might thought this is just another trick that your supplier is making as a late delivery excuse. If you are, you mig
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TRONOX received a $4.3 billion offer for a exclusive buyout from APOLLO.
Chlorine supply and logistics affect Tronox production

Chlorine supply and logistics affect Tronox production

Tronox co-CEOs John Romano and Jean François Turgeon told analysts on the Tronox second quarter earnings conference call that in the second quarter, Tronox encountered chlorine availability restrictions and these issues are expected to also affect the company’s current third quarter titanium White p
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The global supply of tio2 is getting worse.

The global supply of tio2 is getting worse.

After the force majeure announcement of RBM, the market of CP grades TiO2 was expected to raise in 3rd and 4th quarter. But after the mid of July, the Wait-and-see sentiment in the market since May finally leads to a price fallback in Asia, and some Chinese manufacturers had to reduce their price to
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Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Richards Bay Minerals

According to Businesswire in London, Rio Tinto has declared force majeure on customer contracts at Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in South Africa due to an escalation in the security situation at the operations. This has led to the decision to cease operations until the safety and security position imp
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Global titanium dioxide market outlook for the better

Global titanium dioxide market outlook for the better

Recently, a number of titanium dioxide manufacturers said that the global demand for titanium dioxide is strong and the supply is tight, and the market price may continue to rise. Major producers Chemours, Venator, Tronox and Kronos reported positive results in the first quarter and expect their per
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China Containerized Freight Index reached a new record high

China Containerized Freight Index reached a new record high

China Containerized Freight Index knowns as CCFI, is an important index reflecting the shipping price. On 11th June, the CCFI reached a new high to 2442.57 from 2373.77 in a 2.9% rise comparing with last period dated 4th June. In which, the Europe serivces increased 4.6% ranked the first on the lis
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International rutile prices rose in the third quarter

With the recovery in Europe and America, the demand for titanium raw materials by European and American companies is also recovering. It is understood that driven by the growth of demand in Europe and the United States, ILUKA’s rutile quotation in the third quarter rose from the previous US$1,495/to
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