GLG News by Council Members Knowledgeable on Titanium Mining

Graham SmithManaging DirectorAdidome Ceramics Company Limited

Gas Industrialisation to aid Ghana's economy

August 15, 2011

Analysis of:China to help Ghana develop gas | www.upstreamonline.com

The new gas pipeline to be developed in Ghana linking the offshore Jubilee field to the Aboadze thermal plant near Takoradi, is excellent news for Ghana and its struggling energy-starved industries. Ceramic companies currently suffer from both power outages and the lack of thermal energy sources to expand their operations into being regional players.This can be the opportunity for gas-based industrialization to spur economic growth of the country to make Ghana the “South Africa” of West Africa.

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

TiO2 Pigment Annual Review Released

May 4, 2011

TiO2 Pigment Annual Review has been developed as a benchmark publication to provide this much sought after information to the sector. TZMI presents its own views, numbers and forecasts within this publication, contrasting against alternative publically available information. The 2011 TiO2 Pigment Annual Review details the titanium supply chain, manufacturing technologies, characteristics, demand, supply, trade, pigment plant economics and trends and outlooks. 

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

Independent TiO2 pigment price forecast expects continued growth in 2011

May 1, 2011

The global TiO2 sector ended 2010 on a strong note with price increases flowing through the market and substantial gains reported in 2011. Current pricing expectations are based on low inventory levels of pigment entering the northern hemisphere’s paint season and undersupply brought on by lack of investment throughout the value chain for several years.

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

Global titanium dioxide industry recovery firmly under way

March 23, 2011

TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd (TZMI) announced that, according to its annual independent in-depth analysis of the global TiO2 sector, the weighted average manufacturing cash cost increased by 2% in 2010, while at the same time sector revenues increased by 28% on a US dollar basis (21% relating to volume increases as demand rebounded). The net result was further improvement in the industry revenue to cash cost (R/C) ratio to 1.29.

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

China`s relieves stress in tight TiO2 markets

January 25, 2011

Without China, TiO2 consumers would have been in serious trouble in 2010. By increasing exports from 132,000 tonnes in 2009 to 298,000 tonnes in 2010, China provided the market with much needed TiO2 in times where Western producers could not keep up with recovering demand.

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

Independent Titanium Dioxide Price Forecast Expects Continued Growth in 2011

January 25, 2011

The global TiO2 sector ended 2010 on a strong note, with price increases flowing through into the marketplace and a further round of increases already announced for implementation in Q1 2011. While it may appear to many outsiders this near-term run up in pricing may seem sharp, in fact the sector is only just approaching a sustainable level of profitability following a long-term real decline in pricing since the previous significant upswing in the late 1980s. 

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

Supply/Demand review released on the buoyant titanium feedstocks market.

December 20, 2010

TZMI announces the release of its 6th review of the global titanium dioxide minerals market titled “Titanium Feedstock Market Dynamics: Outlook to 2018”. This study provides a detailed supply/demand review for the titanium feedstocks market incorporating analysis and insightful comment of the ensuing two years since the previous study in 2008. Also examined is the industry profitability and some important points to consider regarding the financial performance of the titanium feedstock sector. 

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

Titanium Dioxide Pigment Price Forecast: Buoyant Times for the TiO2 Sector

November 17, 2010

The global TiO2  sector is currently clearly more buoyant than at any other time in the last 10 years, supported by strong pigment market pricing. This in turn is likely to flow down to the minerals sector, where similarly sub-standard returns have been occurring for many years. Current market conditions are exacerbated by low inventory levels of pigment and current production capacity being closely matched to market demand. 

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

Independent TiO2 Price Forecasts Solid Profit and Demand Rebound in 2010/11.

September 23, 2010

Titanium dioxide pigment price rises are going through a phase of unparalleled support, on the back of low global inventories and tight supply. Chinese producers are the only suppliers to have excess capacity on hand, while in the rest of the world facilities are running at maximum rates. The supply outlook for the remainder of 2010 and the period through to 2012 is one of continuing deficiency compared to the need to restock the global supply chain and meet new demand. 

David McCoyDirectorTZ Minerals International Pty Ltd

Titanium Dioxide Pigment Annual Review

August 16, 2010

Pigment Industry Annual Review (PAR) is TZMI Group’s (TZMI)’s third industry study dedicated to over viewing the global titanium pigment market.  TZMI has become globally recognized as the leading independent titanium and mineral sands consulting and publishing authority. As a specialist organization, it is continually advising new market entrants, current participants and financial firms on the intricate aspects of this opaque sector.

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