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The article examines the U.S. talc and pyrophyllite industry as of 2015. Topics mentioned include classifications of talc and pyrophyllite, production and consumption, and export and import trade. Noted are the multitude of product categories of talc usage, including plastics, cosmetics, and health care. The environmental and regulatory issues of talc and pyrophyllite are also discussed.

The article discusses the findings made by investigative organisation Global Witness regarding the talc mining industry in Afghanistan which depicted talc or hydrated magnesium silicate to be a major source of income for terrorist groups in the country including the Taliban and ISKP Afghan Islamic State wing. Topics discussed include the illegal functioning of the industry and actions suggested by Global Witness to prevent the purchase of talc products which are these groups' revenues source.

The article considers production and sales of talc and pyrophyllite by U.S. mineral industries. The dominant role of the companies Imerys Performance & Filtration Minerals, American Talc Co. and Minerals Technologies Inc. in the mining of talc and its production in the U.S. is considered. It is noted that Vanderbilt Minerals LLC is the leading U.S. producer of pyrophyllite.

The article discusses the latest developments in the global talc and pyrophyllite industry, particularly in the U.S., as of June 2011. It cites the two firms in the U.S. that produced pyrophyllite in 2010, namely, Piedmont Minerals and Standard Minerals. For talc, the leading producers include Rio Tinto Minerals, American Talc and Minerals Technologies. Talc is mainly used in the manufacture of ceramics, paint, and paper, among others.

The article offers information on the U.S. production, consumption and trade of talc and pyrophyllite in 2008. The chemical properties of the two minerals are presented. While Piedmont Minerals Co. and Standard Mineral Co. are the primary producers of pyrophyllite in the U.S., while Rio Tinto Minerals is the leading producer of talc in the country. The volume of talc exported by the U.S. in 2008 is said to have rose 20 percent and that Canada is the recipient of 48 percent of the country's total export tonnage. In addition, 31 percent of the total sales of talc comes from the ceramics industry.

Focuses on the production of the mineral talc in the United States. Composition of the mineral; List of companies producing talc; Applications of talc in various industries; Consumption of talc products.

The article discusses the talc and pyrophyllite industries as of July 2014. Topics include global trends involving supply and demand, environmental safety regulations, industry forecasting in markets such as the plastics market, exports and imports, and production in regions such as the U.S. by companies such as Piedmont Minerals.

The article reports on the market performance of talc and pyrophyllite in the U.S. in 2009 and presents an outlook for its 2010 performance. There was a decline of 25 percent in talc production and a decline of 33 percent in talc consumption. Information on the decline in talc imports and exports is also presented. Uses for talc include plastics, cosmetics, flooring, and health care.

The article provides information on the production and consumption of talc, a layered, hydrous magnesium silicate mineral. It is known for its insulation, heat resistance, chemical stability, oil absorption and strong covering quality. Iron for magnesium and fluorine for hydroxyl are the two key elemental substitutions that can occur in the talc crystal structure. Piedmont Minerals and Standard Mineral are the primary producers of pyrophyllite. It discusses talc exports and imports. It also cites uses for talc.

Focuses on industrial issues concerning talc and pyrophyllite in the U.S. in 2003. Production and consumption; Exports and imports; Environmental and regulatory issues.

The goal of cleaning up the domestic environment, set as a top priority by Premier Xi Jinping as part of China's 13th Five Year Plan in 2016, has had a particularly adverse affect on the mining industry. Now talc producers are being targeted, Yoke Wong, IM Head of Market Reporting, finds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on Luzenac's talc mine at Three Springs in Western Australia's Mid West region where operational flexibility is the name of the game. Unlike most mines, Three Springs is directly dependent on sales orders so it has to regularly ramp the operation up or down, often at short notice. According to mine general manager Campbell Jaski tells "Australian Mining," this demands flexibility in mining approach and staffing arrangements. Mining fluctuates from four days a week on day shift, right through to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. INSETS: Three Springs talc mine;WHAT IS TALC?.

The article discusses developments in the talc industry during 2012. It mentions the reduced use of talc as a filler in the paper industry and the increased use of the mineral in polymers, specifically for automotive parts. Talc's growth potential in the plastics industry and in plastics applications outside the automobile industry is addressed. French company Imerys' acquisition of Talc de Luzenac from Rio Tinto is also discussed.

The article deals with the condition of the talc industry worldwide as of September 2012. The total global production of talc was estimated to be at 6 million tonnes in 2011. Talc production in China remains to be stable at 2 million tons per year. Also noted was the emergence of Afghanistan as a significant talc producer.

An interview with Christian Kather, chief executive officer (CEO) of Mondo Minerals is presented. He cites the recovery of the talc industry from the 2009 downturn and expects growth of high-value talc products due to the trend in lightweight cars. He points to the growth of the Chinese economy which consumes most of the Chinese talc output as talc producers are looking for alternatives to Chinese talc ore. He sees the potential of the talc industry in the plastics and automotive industries.

The article discusses developments in the talc industry in August 2011. London, England-based private equity group Advent International Corp. has announced its plan to buy talc producer Mondo Minerals BV from HgCapital. In addition, the European Union has cleared the sale of Rio Tinto PLC's Luzenac talc assets to Imerys SA.

The article discusses how the corporate landscape of the talc industry is experiencing significant change with the sale of Luzenac Group and Mondo Minerals. The author reports that Rio Tinto Minerals sold its talc business Luzenac Group to Imerys in February 2011 while in March 2011, Mondo Minerals BV was put up for sale by British private equity group HgCapital. The author notes that the market continues to be cautious with a wait-and-see strategy.

The article reveals the plan of London, England-based private equity group HgCapital to divest Mondo Minerals BV, the second largest talc producer in the world. The estimated share of Mondo Minerals in the global talc market is 13%. Particular focus is given to changes in the corporate landscape of the market. A source claims that Mondo would not receive much interest from buyers while Luzenac Group is also up for sale. Meanwhile, Mondo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wulf-Dietrich Keller will resign from his post in May 2011.

The article discusses the challenges faced by China's talc industry. The country's talc export sector is characterized by the paid use of non-exempt export licenses and the tendering method, with several products placed export quota control, including unmilled and unpowdered talc, talc powder and talcum mixture with 50% of talc by weight. It is forecast that domestic demand for middle to high grade talc will exceed exports in the future.

The article discusses the looming transformation of China's talc industry amidst the weakening of its competitive advantage on price and market demand for better quality product. Speaking at the 2nd China Liaoning Talc Industry Exposition in Shenyang, China, Jia Xiuzhuang of Haicheng MinChem Co. Ltd. pointed out that as low-value talc such as paper filler grades decline in value since 2000, middle to high-end talc grades have been growing in the past years. He expects domestic demand to overtake demand from the export market.

This section offers news briefs related to the mineral industry as of September 2009. Rio Tinto PLC decided to delay the proposed sale of its talc assets, under Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM), due to poor market conditions undervaluing the business. The joint venture of Globex Engineering Enterprises Inc. and Drinkard Metalox Inc. (DMI) found deposits of high purity magnesite and talc at its Deloro property in Canada. Saudi Arabian Mining Co. entered a deal with Olayan Descon to build a magnesite ore processing facility.

The article looks at the performance of the global talc industry in 2009. It reports the decline in the output and sales of many talc operations in the first quarter of 2009. The demand for using talc as a paper filler dropped but it has been more than offset by the growth of the use of talc in polymers. The exports and global consumption of talc are also discussed. Information about several leading talc producers, such as Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM), Mondo Minerals, and Industria Mineraria Italiana Fabi SpA (IMI Fabi).

The article reports on joint ventures secured by Mondo Minerals and Golcha Group in China and Thailand, respectively. A joint-venture deal with Beihai Group was signed by Mondo Minerals BV to produce talc from Liaoning province. On the other hand, Golcha Group has opened a new talc processing facility in Thailand through the joint venture M/S Golcha-Chemintac Co. Ltd Thailand.

The article announces the decision of R.T. Vanderbilt Co. to discontinue the production of its NYTAL® and CERAMITALC® industrial talc line, and to stop talc production at its Gouverneur Talc Division by the end of 2008. According to R.T. Vanderbilt Chairman and CEO Hugh B. Vanderbilt Jr., the market for the product line has declined over the years while business costs have continued to increase. The production of talc at its Gouverneur facility has declined to approximately 80,000 tons.

The article reports on the 100th year anniversary celebration of Talc de Luzenac France's incorporation in 2005. The operator of the world's largest talc deposit at Luzenac, Ariege began producing talc in 1888 but incorporated in 1905. The company continues to modernize talc production after a century of existence.

Reports on the decision of talc producer Luzenac Group to increase its equity interest in Japanese talc processing company, Nihon Mistron. Business plan of Luzenac; Type of talcs used in Japan; Conformation made by Luzenac regarding its personal care talc products in the U.S.

Predicts the recovery of the sodium silicate market. Factor that delays the recovery of the market; Price increase implemented by PQ Corp., the largest United States and global producer of sodium silicate products; Other sodium silicate producers in the United States.

Examines how Luzenac America benefitted from its use of a robot's pneumatic fork hand. Production of talc for industrial and cosmetic use in Three Forks, Montana; Design engineer Peter Rugheimer's installation of an air spring at the center of the hand; Air spring's ratio of collapsed height to extended height.

Reports on the plans of WMC to upgrade its talc mining and milling operation in Australia. Westmin's Talc examination of the possibility of establishing a milling operation in the Asia-Pacific region; Rating of WMC's mine as one of the most important talc deposits in the world.