Blog - Mining

The Global Salt Market Starts to Recover as the Chemical Sector Sees Signs of Renewed Growth

Apr 2, 2021

In 2020, the global salt market experienced a decline, following a drop in output in the consumer industries. Despite this, a stable growth in the demand for salt is expected in the future from the chemical and food sectors; the increasing use of salt in alternative energy is also a factor.

Alternative Energy Regulation and the Covid-19 Pandemic Restrict Global Coal Market Growth

Apr 2, 2021

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In 2020, the decline in the global coal market gathered momentum, against the Covid-19 pandemic. The low cost of natural gas, combined with the development of alternative energy sources and stricter environmental regulations, are pushing the coal energy sector into stagnation. In the medium term, only the metallurgical industry is set to see a stable demand for coal.

The Rising Electric Vehicle Industry to Drive the Global Natural Graphite Market

Mar 29, 2021

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In 2020, most countries suspended mines since the pandemic started. However, natural graphite production is projected to grow, driven by increasing demand from the electric vehicle industry.

Plastic Industry to Keep Afloat the Talc and Steatite Market Stroked by the Pandemic

Mar 19, 2021

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The global talc and steatite market was hit severely by the pandemic, with the volume of the global trade dropping twofold in May 2020 and failing to recover. The decreases in the printing paper and cosmetics industries challenge the talc market, being partially offset by rising demand from the plastics industry. China appears to be less severely hit by the pandemic than the rest of the world, which points out the Chinese downstream industries to buoy the expected slight growth of the global talc market.

Global Fluorspar Market Peaked at $2.3B, Rising for the Third Year in a Row

Feb 18, 2021

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In 2019, the global fluorspar market increased by 8.9% to $2.3B, rising for the third consecutive year after four...

The Global Silica Sands Market to Standoff the Pandemic

Sep 25, 2020

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For the third consecutive year, the global silica sands market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by...

While China Still Dominates Global Granite, Sandstone, and Other Building Stone Market, Russia Emerges as the Fastest Growing Consumer

Aug 21, 2020

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The global market for granite, sandstone and other building stone dropped modestly to $71.7B in 2019, remaining...

The Asian-Pacific Coal Market Grows Markedly for the Third Consecutive Year

Jun 26, 2020

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In 2019, the Asia-Pacific coal market increased by 6.1% to $751.8B, rising for the third consecutive year after four...

Granite, Sandstone and Building Stone Market in Asia - Key Insights

Apr 16, 2020

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In 2018, approx. 9.7M tons of granite, sandstone and other building stone were exported in Asia

Asia's Salt Market - India is the Largest and Fastest Growing Exporter in the Region

Mar 10, 2020

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India prevails in salt exports structure, reaching 13M tons, which was approx. 79% of total exports in 2018.

Global Fluorspar Market Increased Slightly to $1.6B and Is to Continue Modest Growth

Feb 25, 2020

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The global fluorspar market revenue amounted to $1.6B in 2018, jumping by 5.5% against the previous year. The global fluorspar market attained its maximum level at $2.7B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Global Chromium Exports Soared Over the Last Two Years, Reaching $447M

Feb 7, 2020

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Global chromium exports totaled $447M in 2018. After bottoming out from 2015-2016, it increased robustly over the last two years.