Tag: Europe
Molybdenum use reaches new heights
According to new full-year figures from the International Molybdenum Association, the global use of molybdenum has rocketed to a new high of 474 million lbs, exceeding the peak use of 470 million lbs in 2007. China had the greatest demand for molybdenum in 2010;
Ferro-tungsten price increases in Europe
The price of ferro-tungsten in Europe has significantly risen in the last two weeks and prices are expected to remain strong until the end of January 2011, if not longer.
European steel production at stake
EUROFER has reported that poorly implemented climate policy, raw materials prices and protectionism are jeopardizing the steel value chain in Europe.
HART seminars in US and Europe
The HART® Communication Foundation has announced that this fall it is presenting educational seminars on WirelessHART(tm) technology in both the USA and Europe.
Kronos raises price for titanium dioxide
On 14 October 2008, Kronos Worldwide Inc. announced price increases for titanium dioxide sold across Europe, effective 15 October 2008.
New long-term iron ore contracts with Vale
ArcelorMittal has announced that it has signed new long-term contracts with Vale (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce) to supply iron ore and pellets to its plants in Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Russia: pipeline
The Russian industry and energy ministry wants to build the second leg of a new oil pipeline to Europe bypassing Belarus and Poland in order to reduce Russia's dependence on transit countries.
Belgium: new Bayer plant
Bayer MaterialScience plans to build a new aniline production plant in Antwerp, Belgium.
