Blog - Other Non-Ferrous Metal Ores

Which Country Exports the Most Chromium Ores and Concentrates in the World?

May 28, 2018

In 2016, the amount of chrome ore imported worldwide amounted to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over t...

Which Country Exports the Most Chalk and Dolomite in the World?

May 28, 2018

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In 2016, approx. X tons of dolomite were imported worldwide- falling by -X% against the previous year level. In general, dolomite imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. T...

Kaolin Market - USA Remained the Dominant Global Exporter of Kaolin

Nov 14, 2016

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The global exports of kaolin amounted to X million USD in 2015, fluctuating mildly over the period under review. A X% drop in 2009 was followed by recovery over the next two years, until exports slightly dipped. They increased modestly in 2013 and

Copper Ore Market - Chile Continues to Head Global Copper Supplies

Nov 9, 2016

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From 2007 to 2015, global copper exports showed a steady declining trend, with the exception of a brief reversal in 2010 and 2011. Exports amounted to X million USD in 2015. There was an annual decrease of -X% throughout the analyzed period.

Chromium Ore Market - Russia Leads the Way in Global Chromium Exports

Nov 8, 2016

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The global trade in chromium amounted to X million USD in 2015, fluctuating strongly over the period under review. After a X% drop in 2009, exports more than doubled in 2010. The growth trend reversed in 2012, and after a small increase in 2014, exp

Sirius Resources Takes Advantage of Australian Sun to Power a Nickel Mine

Aug 20, 2015

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With the costs of solar energy heading south, mining operations are beginning to pay a lot more attention to this clean power technology. An Australian mining company, Sirius Resources, made the decision to install a solar/diesel power station for its

Lundin Mining Authorized by EIA to Extend Operations at Its Chile-based Copper Mine

Aug 18, 2015

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Canada's Lundin Mining Corporation has been granted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its Chile-based mining facility, Candelaria copper mine.

The U.S. Ranked First Globally in Exports of Molybdenum Ores and Concentrates in 2014

Aug 17, 2015

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The U.S. dominates in the global molybdenum ore and concentrate trade. In 2014, the U.S. exported X tons of molybdenum ores and concentrates totaling X million USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was the Netherlands,

Silica Sand Market - the U.S. Is the World’s Leading Natural Sand Exporter

Aug 13, 2015

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The U.S. continued its dominance in the global natural sand trade. In 2014, the U.S. exported X thousand tons of natural sands totaling X million USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was Canada, where it supplied X% of

South Africa's Exports of Chromium Ores and Concentrates Dropped by 20% to $1.1B (in 2014, Yoy)

Jul 26, 2015

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Despite a X% drop in exports in 2014 compared to the previous year, South Africa continued its dominance in the global chromium ores and concentrates trade. In 2014, South Africa exported X million tons of chromium ores and concentrates totaling X

Dolomite Market - France's Exports of Chalk and Dolomite Shrunk by 17% to $32M (in 2014, Yoy)

Jul 23, 2015

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France continued its dominance in the global chalk and dolomite trade. Still, 2014 was not a banner year for the French in this trade, exporting X thousand tons of chalk and dolomite totaling X million USD, a full X% under the previous year. Its

Nickel Ore Market - Australia’s Exports of Nickel Ores and Concentrates Plunged 23% in 2014

Jul 19, 2015

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Despite a significant drop in exports, Australia remained one of the leading countries in the global nickel ore and concentrate trade. In 2014, Australia exported X thousand tons of nickel ores and concentrates totaling X million USD, a lamentabl