Our BlueSmelting technology could drastically reduce carbon emissions during ore processing LAST UPDATED: 23 JULY 2024 A team of our Canadian scientists has been researching a way to drastically reduce carbon emissions while producing titanium dioxide – a sought-after material for the energy transition. In 2023, they transformed their big idea into a full-scale, operational demonstration plant […]
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Kronos Worldwide has bought out Venator’s 50% interest in their Louisiana Pigment joint venture for $185 million and possible future payments of $15 million. The plant, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has 156,000 metric tons of annual capacity for chloride-process titanium dioxide. The sale is another step in the streamlining of Venator since the company, the […]
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Europe’s biggest paintmaker Akzo Nobel NV has warned that European and US tariffs on Chinese chemicals imports could drive up prices for Western consumers. The European Union’s imposition of anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide imports from China, and the possibility of US measures on its epoxy, will mean higher prices for Akzo Nobel, Chief Executive […]
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Hamburg, (Germany): After experiencing a downward trend for the past few weeks, Titanium Dioxide prices have leveled off across the European market towards the July end. Average procurement from the downstream construction and automotive sectors has prompted manufacturers to maintain stable Titanium Dioxide prices in Germany’s domestic market. The ongoing macroeconomic challenges in Europe continue […]
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According to Huizheng Information, in the first half of 2024, the domestic titanium dioxide price trend showed a fluctuating upward trend followed by a downward trend, and the profit of titanium dioxide manufacturers, facing the situation of export restrictions in many countries, became even more strained. According to the statistics of Buychemicals Research Institute, in […]
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On July 9, Huiyun Titanium Industry announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Qinghe County Huiyun Mining Co., Ltd. successfully won the exploration rights for the “Akewana Vanadium-Titanium Magnetite Mine Prospecting” in Qinghe County, Xinjiang, with a self-owned fund of 1.1528 million yuan (the final transaction amount is subject to the transfer contract signed by both parties). […]
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WYNYARD, UK, July 17, 2024 – Venator Materials plc (Venator) today announces that it has completed the sale of its 50% interest in the Louisiana Pigment Company (LPC) titanium dioxide manufacturing joint venture facility to its operating partner Kronos Worldwide, Inc. The Venator group received $185 million in cash at completion (subject to working capital […]
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On June 7, the European Commission published an implementing regulation making imports of titanium dioxide from China subject to registration. The Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing Inks (Asefapi) warns about the legal uncertainty and consequences for the sector. This decision of the European Commission implies that all imports of TiO2 from China will […]
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SynopsisPaint shares surged due to price hikes, led by Indigo Paints at 10.7%. Analysts foresee short-lived gains and pressure from Birla Opus. Nuvama views price hikes favorably. Despite underperformance in 2024, Q1 earnings may be muted, keeping stocks range-bound. Anand Rathi sees opportunities. Elara Capital cites margin pressure and muted FY25 earnings, advising strategic investment. […]
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Michael Leonard has been appointed president and CEO of the Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Group 07.11.24 Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings announced the appointment of Michael Leonard as President and CEO of the Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Group. In this role he will lead Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings Mexico S. A de C. […]
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