http://www.metalnet.co.uk/RSS.aspx?FeedID=619?2012 Industrial Minerals60Strandlineshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3029805/Matilda-Zircon-secures-off-take-agreement-with-DuPont.htmlMinsands producer also secures processing agreement for 70,000 tpa leucoxenehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3029805/Matilda-Zircon-secures-off-take-agreement-with-DuPont.htmlWed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3026675/Zircon-revenues-quadruple-for-Sierra-Rutile.htmlCompany loss for the year doubles; rutile prices to risehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3026675/Zircon-revenues-quadruple-for-Sierra-Rutile.htmlThu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3025539/Kronos-sets-new-records-in-TiO2-production-and-sales-for-Q1.htmlProfit more than doubles for Q1 year on year; TiO2 prices increase by 34% in one yearhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3025539/Kronos-sets-new-records-in-TiO2-production-and-sales-for-Q1.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3024697/Iluka-slashes-zircon-production-and-increases-prices.htmlCompany motivated by soft zircon demand and uncertain global economic outlookhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3024697/Iluka-slashes-zircon-production-and-increases-prices.htmlTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3022252/A1-Investments-buys-Australian-minsands-explorer.htmlWorld Titanium Resources receives mining licence for Madagascar minsands minehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3022252/A1-Investments-buys-Australian-minsands-explorer.htmlThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3021595/Huntsman-profits-from-Q1-titanium-dioxide-price-rises.html?We expect to continue to raise our selling prices,? says CEO http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3021595/Huntsman-profits-from-Q1-titanium-dioxide-price-rises.htmlWed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3018306/Rockwood-seeks-to-sell-titanium-dioxide-arm.htmlLithium giant points to higher selling prices for TiO2 products, looks to futurehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3018306/Rockwood-seeks-to-sell-titanium-dioxide-arm.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3018393/Metallica-confirms-17bn-tonne-Australian-minsands-resource.htmlWhite Mountain begins processing and design engineering works in Chilehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3018393/Metallica-confirms-17bn-tonne-Australian-minsands-resource.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3017087/China-increases-TiO2-exports-and-ilmenite-imports.htmlTiO2 export and ilmenite imports up; production outstrips demandhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3017087/China-increases-TiO2-exports-and-ilmenite-imports.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3016448/Leading-paint-companies-still-hampered-by-TiO2-prices.htmlPPG to reduce TiO2 consumption, AkzoNobel to hike prices across the boardhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3016448/Leading-paint-companies-still-hampered-by-TiO2-prices.htmlTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015764/Image-confirms-resource-at-Australian-minsands-project.htmlCompany hoping to fast-track Boonanarring deposit with first production mid-2014http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015764/Image-confirms-resource-at-Australian-minsands-project.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015945/DuPonts-Q1-revenues-rise-despite-TiO2-volume-fall.htmlMarket will moderate in the future but growth will continue, says CEOhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015945/DuPonts-Q1-revenues-rise-despite-TiO2-volume-fall.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015611/How-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-raw-material-costs.htmlTitanium dioxide (TiO2) prices were recently hiked by the major pigment producers and throughout April the major industry developments were centred around reactionary measures to this. http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3015611/How-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-raw-material-costs.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3013392/Iluka-defines-minsands-resource-at-new-Eucla-Basin-site.htmlDeposit part of programme to extend Iluka?s Eucla operations mine lifehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3013392/Iluka-defines-minsands-resource-at-new-Eucla-Basin-site.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3012014/Velta-makes-first-commercial-shipment-of-ilmenite.htmlUkrainian company now intends to ramp up to planned capacity as soon as possiblehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3012014/Velta-makes-first-commercial-shipment-of-ilmenite.htmlMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3012203/Southern-Ionics-US-mine-to-produce-16000-stons-zircon.htmlLast stage permitting to be submitted June 2012; first production set for Q4 2013http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3012203/Southern-Ionics-US-mine-to-produce-16000-stons-zircon.htmlMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3011328/What-new-supply-will-be-the-future-for-Iluka.htmlIluka looking to bring five new production sources onlinehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3011328/What-new-supply-will-be-the-future-for-Iluka.htmlFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3010679/Iluka-boosts-prices-across-the-board-for-2012.htmlProduction of zircon, rutile, and synthetic rutile falls; begins move to new deposithttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3010679/Iluka-boosts-prices-across-the-board-for-2012.htmlThu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3009728/Arcadia-Minerals-expanding-its-US-zircon-deposits.htmlAlready defined resource of 3.5m tonnes with 4.1% zircon and over 21% titaniumhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3009728/Arcadia-Minerals-expanding-its-US-zircon-deposits.htmlWed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3009077/Sierra-Rutile-produces-more-than-20000-tonnes-rutile-in-Q1.htmlPrices to increase in Q2 says CEO; SRL also produces 4,960 tonnes ilmenitehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3009077/Sierra-Rutile-produces-more-than-20000-tonnes-rutile-in-Q1.htmlTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3007017/Argex-Mining-deal-with-leading-paint-company-for-TiO2-tech.htmlPaint company previously produced chloride TiO2, supply agreement to followhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3007017/Argex-Mining-deal-with-leading-paint-company-for-TiO2-tech.htmlWed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3007060/Clariant-starts-production-at-Chinese-pigment-plant.htmlJoint venture with Tianjin Bohai; products to focus on Chinese marketshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3007060/Clariant-starts-production-at-Chinese-pigment-plant.htmlWed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3005418/New-titanium-dioxide-plant-to-be-started-in-Ukraine.html120,000 tpa of sulphuric-route TiO2 in the next 3-5 years, says Group DFhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3005418/New-titanium-dioxide-plant-to-be-started-in-Ukraine.htmlMon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3004908/Minsands-miner-Kenmare-makes-profit-despite-last-year-loss.htmlEBITDA quadruples on the back of increased prices and zircon production http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3004908/Minsands-miner-Kenmare-makes-profit-despite-last-year-loss.htmlFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3002689/IM21-Soaring-rutile-drives-Sierra-Leone-expansion.htmlTrebling prices for TiO2 feedstock, rutile, underpin expansion planshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3002689/IM21-Soaring-rutile-drives-Sierra-Leone-expansion.htmlWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3002012/TiO2-feedstock-production-will-fall-in-2012-says-Iluka.htmlProduction costs to rise as well as rutile and zircon priceshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3002012/TiO2-feedstock-production-will-fall-in-2012-says-Iluka.htmlTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3001167/Argex-Mining-buy-Ontario-38m-tonne-ilmenite-project.htmlOntario-based project to add capacity to existing Quebec ilmenite projecthttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/3001167/Argex-Mining-buy-Ontario-38m-tonne-ilmenite-project.htmlMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2999976/Image-discovers-unusually-high-zircon-grades-in-Australia.htmlCompany intercepts zircon grades of over 30% from recent drilling in north Perthhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2999976/Image-discovers-unusually-high-zircon-grades-in-Australia.htmlThu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2997063/Former-DuPont-worker-admits-to-providing-DuPont-trade-secrets.htmlThe economic espionage case involving theft and attempted theft of DuPont?s titanium dioxide (TiO2) production trade secrets continues as two former DuPont workers entered their pleas to the San Francisco Federal Court, Californiahttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2997063/Former-DuPont-worker-admits-to-providing-DuPont-trade-secrets.htmlTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2995616/Former-DuPont-employee-plea-sheds-light-on-trade-secrets-case.html?I kept confidential information,? plea arraignment in TiO2 case revealshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2995616/Former-DuPont-employee-plea-sheds-light-on-trade-secrets-case.htmlThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2995891/Gunson-Resources-extends-Australian-zircon-project.htmlBase Resources takes another step towards 2013 production datehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2995891/Gunson-Resources-extends-Australian-zircon-project.htmlThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2994158/Second-former-DuPont-worker-pleads-not-guilty.htmlRobert Maegerle accused of passing trade secrets to Chinese state owned enterprisehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2994158/Second-former-DuPont-worker-pleads-not-guilty.htmlTue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2990668/Kronos-sees-TiO2-profits-triple-despite-less-sold.html?We expect our cash flows and profitability to increase in 2012,? says CEOhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2990668/Kronos-sees-TiO2-profits-triple-despite-less-sold.htmlTue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2989976/Production-slows-at-Kenmares-Mozambique-minsands-mine.htmlKenmare struggle with power supply problems; Baobab JORC resource for Tete http://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2989976/Production-slows-at-Kenmares-Mozambique-minsands-mine.htmlMon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2989035/Gunson-Resources-ilmenite-off-take-agreement-with-DuPont.htmlDeal to last five years; agreements with other companies upcominghttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2989035/Gunson-Resources-ilmenite-off-take-agreement-with-DuPont.htmlFri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2989192/Former-DuPont-worker-pleads-guilty.htmlTze Chao charged with conspiracy to steal TiO2 trade secrets for Pangang Group Cohttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2989192/Former-DuPont-worker-pleads-guilty.htmlFri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2988244/Matilda-Zircon-starts-production-on-29000-tpa-resource.htmlSyrah Resources purchases large potential minsands assets; Astron releases resultshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2988244/Matilda-Zircon-starts-production-on-29000-tpa-resource.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2987305/Tronox-earnings-double-due-to-higher-prices.htmlCompany predicts demand for TiO2 to rise in 2012 despite recent fall offhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2987305/Tronox-earnings-double-due-to-higher-prices.htmlWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2985480/Rio-Tinto-acquires-BHP-stake-in-Richards-Bay-Minerals.htmlBHP exits minsands industry; Rio Tinto expanding global capacity; TiO2 feedstock earnings up on priceshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2985480/Rio-Tinto-acquires-BHP-stake-in-Richards-Bay-Minerals.htmlTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2986361/Baobab-Resources-completes-Mozambique-drilling.htmlFinds 12.5% TiO2 and high percentage of Fe; prefeasibility study underwayhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2986361/Baobab-Resources-completes-Mozambique-drilling.htmlTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2984122/Iluka-Resources-reports-15-fold-profit-increase-for-2011.htmlAs increased mineral prices help drive higher profits at Exxarohttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2984122/Iluka-Resources-reports-15-fold-profit-increase-for-2011.htmlThu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2983303/Sheffield-Resources-confirms-43m-tonnes-ilmenite-in-WA-deposit.htmlTotal inferred resource of 4.4bn; also includes zircon and rutilehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2983303/Sheffield-Resources-confirms-43m-tonnes-ilmenite-in-WA-deposit.htmlWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2983479/Kenmare-Resources-shares-rise-amid-speculation-of-takeover.htmlLondon-listed group expanding output at TiO2 feedstock mine in Mozambiquehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2983479/Kenmare-Resources-shares-rise-amid-speculation-of-takeover.htmlWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982640/Global-steel-production-down-78-in-January.htmlWorld production leader China reports 13% drop as Asian output slowshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2982640/Global-steel-production-down-78-in-January.htmlTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2980218/Matilda-starts-commissioning-Lethbridge-minsands-mine.htmlAustralian miner rebuilds project?s concentrator after fire damagehttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2980218/Matilda-starts-commissioning-Lethbridge-minsands-mine.htmlThu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2976622/Tronox-enters-700m-loan-ahead-of-Exxaro-acquisition.htmlTitanium dioxide group says facility will help fund operations after the takeoverhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2976622/Tronox-enters-700m-loan-ahead-of-Exxaro-acquisition.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2971633/Rio-Tinto-acquires-BHP-stake-in-Richards-Bay-Minerals.htmlBHP exits minsands industry, selling 37% stake in South African JVhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2971633/Rio-Tinto-acquires-BHP-stake-in-Richards-Bay-Minerals.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2972019/US-accuses-businessman-of-stealing-DuPont-trade-secrets.htmlProsecutors work to keep man jailed prior to court date; follows December arresthttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2972019/US-accuses-businessman-of-stealing-DuPont-trade-secrets.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2966176/Chinese-TiO2-group-chairman-arrested.htmlZhuang Kai of Pangang Group held ; Allegedly stole chloride TiO2 documentshttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2966176/Chinese-TiO2-group-chairman-arrested.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2967166/DuPont-TiO2-business-posts-33-profit-rise-on-price-hikes.htmlWorld?s largest TiO2 producer reports strong quarter, but sees drop in Asia demandhttp://www.metalnet.co.uk/Article/2967166/DuPont-TiO2-business-posts-33-profit-rise-on-price-hikes.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT