Misconception 1 “The higher the whiteness of titanium dioxide, the better the quality.” Reality: Whiteness matters, but it is not the only criterion. ✔️Overemphasizing a single whiteness index does not always lead to the best application performance. In certain scenarios, excessively high whiteness may even result in lower perceived hiding power due to contrast issues […]
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 33/2025-Customs dated December 05, 2025, directing all field formations to stop the collection of anti-dumping duty on imports of Titanium Dioxide originating in or exported from China PR. The move is part of the ongoing efforts related to tio2 anti-dumping duty adjustments. The direction follows […]
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that its board of directors has approved financing of $75-million for South Africa-based company Nyanza Light Metals. The funding will support the development, construction and operation of an 80 000 t/y titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing plant in the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone in KwaZulu-Natal. “This investment reflects […]
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–Overview of the Chloride Process TiO₂ Industry– Chloride process TiO₂ is a titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment produced through the chloride process. The production process starts with titanium concentrate or high-titanium slag as raw materials, which are chlorinated to form titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄), followed by oxidation and post-treatment steps to produce the final product. The tio2 […]
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On November 4, the China National Coatings Industry Association released a bulletin summarizing the final rulings in five anti-dumping investigations against Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO₂) initiated by foreign countries.According to the bulletin, since August 2023, five jurisdictions — the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the European Union (EU), India, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia — have launched […]
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Notice to All Titanium Dioxide Enterprises and Related Organizations: We are excited to announce the upcoming TIO2 CONFERENCE, which will bring together industry leaders and experts. To accelerate the upgrading of China’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) industry and achieve intelligent manufacturing and high-quality development, it has been decided, upon consultation, to hold the 2025 China Titanium […]
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According to the China Trade Remedies Information Network, on October 17, 2025, the Department for Internal Market Protection of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) issued Announcement No. 2025/454/AD38. Pursuant to EEC Decision No. 96 dated October 14, 2025, the Commission decided to impose five-year anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (in Russian: Диоксид титана) originating from […]
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LB Group, one of China’s leading titanium dioxide producers, has announced a series of significant overseas expansion moves, underscoring its determination to advance its global industrial footprint and enhance international competitiveness. On the evening of October 16, the company disclosed that its European subsidiary, Billions Europe, has reached an agreement to acquire titanium dioxide–related assets […]
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On October 14, LB Group, a leading enterprise in the titanium dioxide (TiO₂) industry, announced that its subsidiary Yunnan Metallurgical Xinli Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. (“Yunnan Xinli”) has filed a lawsuit with the Yunnan Provincial High People’s Court, alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets related to chloride-route TiO₂ technology. The defendants are former senior executives […]
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LB Group Co., Ltd. (“LB Group”) and Venator Materials UK Ltd. (“Venator”) have signed an asset acquisition agreement for the purchase of Venator’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) production facility and related TiO₂ assets in Greatham, UK. The completion of this transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Ms. Xu Ran, Vice Chairwoman of […]
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