World’s trade and demand for dead burned and fused magnesia
World nameplate capacity for magnesia is estimated at 26.1m tpa in 2020. China, with an estimated capacity of 18.6m tpa,
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Refractories/Insulation
Refractories industry: significant recovery in first half of 2021
Global markets for refractories were already relatively low before the pandemic hit the planet and a poor performance in some
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Preheater refractory material damage causes kiln outage
Dangote Cement SA (“Sephaku Cement” or “SepCem”) has experienced a further kiln stoppage, unrelated to the previous event announced on
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Greater use of alumina refractories reduced demand for calcined bauxite
In the supply side of refractory bauxite, key highlights include continuing uncertainty about Chinese supply, existing Guyanese production expanding, new
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REFORMS: Will Chinese magnesia production emerge stronger?
Chinese magnesia production is poised to emerge the stronger. The four key areas envisioned for strengthening China’s magnesia industry are
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Insimbi shows record results for 6 months ended 31 August 2021
Historically Insimbi Industrial Holdings had higher earnings in the first half of the year than the second half, some years
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Refractory grade accounts for only 0.2% of chromite market
According to Roskill, the non-mettallurgical chromite market share is as follows: speciality grade markets make up a niche 4% share
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Refractories remain a primary market outlet for graphite
Although refractories remain a primary market outlet for graphite, the evolution and high growth potential of graphite anodes in lithium
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Andalusite supply depends mainly on South Africa
Andalusite is an aluminium nesosilicate mineral with the chemical formula Al₂SiO₅. Andalusite has a number of useful physical properties. It
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Refractories in Transition: Global Outlook 2021
Carol Jackson, Chair of the World Refractories Association (WRA), says at the start of the pandemic in early 2020, many policymakers
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Carbon-free steelmaking requires refractories reformulation
Steel and cement producers are planning for increased carbon capture (use) and storage (CC(U)S), and alternative fuels; particularly hydrogen and
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Chinese refractory grade bauxite and magnesite in short supply
Since 2017, non-metallurgical bauxite supply has significantly changed in China due to environmental protection regulations and activities which will continue
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IFGL Refractories expands capacity in three of its plants
According to steelGuru, Kolkata based IFGL Refractories will invest INR 70 crore by FY23 in three manufacturing plants to enhance
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REFRACTORIES: Fused alumina and bauxite prices rise in June and July
Roskill says prices for Chinese refractory bauxite increased by 1.5% between May and July to reach US$425-455/t (FOB Xingang, 85-88%
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Refractories producer uses mixing technology from Eirich
Large number of companies worldwide manufacture refractory products and offer furnace/kiln linings, e.g. for the production of aluminium, iron and
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Covid19 and environmental closures wreak havoc on refractory raw materials
The end of 2020 for the refractories industry was marked with unease, as yearly environmental inspections and plant shut downs
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RHI Magnesita receives AA rating for sustainability efforts
RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions, has been awarded AA for its sustainability achievements
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Imerys opens a new refractory cement plant in India
Imerys has announced the launch of commercial sales out of its new calcium aluminate plant in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), in the Andhra
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Insimbi: refractory segment felt the “brunt” of the pandemic
Insimbi has reported that Group revenue increased by 2% from R4,8 billion to R4,9 billion for the financial year ended
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Refractories help in collecting and storing unused energy
Allied Mineral Products is providing refractory expertise on a new project that will collect and store unused renewable energy. They
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All Vesuvius plants in Germany shift to green energy
In a major step towards our goal of reaching a net zero carbon footprint, the refractories producer Vesuvius Germany has
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Capital Refractories is looking for agents in Africa and The Middle East
Agents in Africa and the Middle East are needed, according to Capital Refractories Limited.“A suitable agent will have relevant experience and
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Raw materials for refractories industry severely restricted, says Roskill
For the refractories industry, the end of 2020 was marked with trepidation, as annual environmental inspections and plant closures caused
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Insimbi claims it recovered remarkably well
Johannesburg – Despite the challenges experienced throughout the year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Insimbi Industrial Holdings recovered
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Refractory raw materials: trends in supply, demand, trade and prices
Year 2021 will remain a year of disruption and uncertainty, was one of the key messages from the Refractory Minerals
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Alumina and bauxite for non-metallurgical applications
The marketplaces for both alumina and bauxite have experienced disruption of supply chains in recent years. Calcined bauxite was primarily
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Contribution of insulation to the decarbonisation of industry
In view of the challenge to achieve climate neutrality, the new EiiF study highlights the great savings potential of insulation
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Calderys’ China plant receives accreditation for its environmental efforts
CHINA – Calderys-owned Zhangjiagang plant in the province of Jiangsu in China has become the only company in the refractory
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Refratechnik and Höganäs agreement to benefit refractory users
MUNICH, Germany – Refratechnik and Höganäs Borgestad have signed a strategic agreement for the supply of refractory products. The similar
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HWI launches a new type of gunning mix
PITTSBURGH – Amidst the challenging landscape of 2020, HarbisonWalker International was able to celebrate a successful year with launching a high-performance,
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