The production of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) in 2021 is 1.5559 million tons, an increase of 30% compared to 2020 (1.2011 million tons). This was due to the relocation of WCP B to the high-grade Pilivil belt in the third quarter of 2020, resulting in a 19% increase in ore grade to 4.63%. The inc

With the former announced price increased taken into effect from 1st Jan.2022. The whole market was in highly concern over the market. The most frequently asked question was that has the price increase actually came into been. Yes, it was done. Moreover, last week, GDPR also announced 1000CNY/MT inc

A few days ago, South Africa Nyanza Light Metal Mining Company announced that it will invest 4.5 billion rand (about 280M USD) to build Africa’s first titanium beneficiation plant and produce titanium dioxide. It is expected to be completed in 2023 with a production capacity of 80,000 tons/year. The

Background Finally the LB group announced the price increased yesterday after the global players with domestic 1000CNY/MT increase, and foreign market 150USD/MT increase, which fllowed by tens of manufactures in China till now. In the last month of 2021, the market of tio2 suddenly sore with a new

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After Kronos’ announcement in 02nd Nov, on 17th Venator announced the 400USD/MT increase in asia pacific region since 1st Jan. 2022. And today, TRONOX announced the 350USD/MT increase in the same region. At the meanwhile, the Chinese suppliers is quiet and easy. Some of them lower their price a litt

In the early of this month, KRONOS announced 400USD/MT price increase effect from 1th Jan. 2022. Our analysist thinks it was more like a late response to earlier market increasing. With the restriction of Memorandum of Cooperation(MOC), the increasing pressure was passed to next year. But more impor

According to Toodudu.com, in October 2021, China’s titanium dioxide output was 323,800 tons, an increase of 7.90% month-on-month and a decrease of 0.34% year-on-year. The total output from January to October 2021 was about 3,143,400 tons, an increase of 10.63% year-on-year, and the output increased

On October 26, LB GROUP, the latest quotation of sulfuric acid rutile series product titanium dioxide is 21200 yuan/ton(about 3312.5 USD/MT), and the actual order will be discussed in detail. Source: tio2.100ppi.com Exchange rate at October 26, USD/CNY=6.386,

Industrial electricity prices increase The Executive Meeting of the State Council (hereinafter referred to as the “National Standing Committee”) held on October 8 emphasized that the fluctuation range of market transaction electricity prices should be adjusted from no more than 10% and 15%, respecti