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TZMI’s Titanium Feedstock Producers Comparative Cost Study 2012 is now in its 11th edition and in a revamped electronic format. This edition continues to review cost versus revenue analysis for producers across the feedstock sector.
This study provides:

• A detailed explanation of TZMI’s methodology employed to maintain consistent comparisons of operating costs across the entire titanium feedstock industry.

• Informed discussion about the parameters used for comparing relative competitiveness in the industry.

• Updated cost data for the industry from information and research garnered during the previous year.

• Commentary on the importance of co-product credits in the current market conditions (pig iron and zircon).

• Discussion on increasing operating costs, specifically energy and mining costs.

• An analysis of the effect of exchange rates on producer performance.

• An updated titanium feedstock industry cost curve for 2011 – an invaluable tool for evaluating both existing operations and measuring the potential of new projects.

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Titanium Feedstock Matrix 2011 - the essential analysis for all participants trading in the sector
TZMI’s 12th Annual Titanium Feedstock Matrix provides and analysis of the producer/consumer trade relationships for the 2011 calendar year. Included in the analysis are:
• Matrix of producer/consumer trade flows for 2011
• Summary tables of supply for 2009 and consumption for the period 2006-2012
• In depth analysis of supply and demand models for 2006-2012
• Overview of inventory levels

 The buoyancy and developments in the titanium feedstock sector has led to the development of a new publication focusing entirely on titanium feedstocks.  

This is a definitive resource to maintain an up-to-date perspective of the titanium feedstock industry as well as a valuable historical reference. It will provide comprehensive data and concise independent commentary with particular focus on the 2011 year.

“Shifting dynamics herald industry change” The definitive reference for the titanium minerals, zircon and TiO₂ pigment industries.

TZMI’s flagship publication, Mineral Sands Annual Review, defines the standard for industry-wide analysis, providing comprehensive data and concise, independent commentary including information on titanium sponge, metal and high purity pig iron. An introduction to the titanium industry and profiles of titanium feedstock, pigment and titanium sponge producers and zircon millers are provided in separate appendices.

Mineral Sands Annual Review provides an in depth overview of the industry and identifies key trends and developments in the market by providing authoritative, independent, accurate data and research. This value driven study will provide you with:
• a background on the titanium supply chain
• analysis of trade, consumption, production and pricing
• a review of supply and demand including forecasts out to 2013
• an analysis of trade across all sectors 
• TZMI’s view on the industry trends and outlook
• a detailed review of new projects and industry participants.

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TiO2 Feedstock Matrix 2010 - the essential analysis for all participants trading in the sector
TZMI’s 11th Annual TiO2 Feedstock Matrix provides and analysis of the producer/consumer trade relationships for the 2010 calendar year. Included in the analysis are:
•    Matrix of producer/consumer trade flows for 2010
•    Summary tables of supply for 2009 and consumption for the period 2006-2011
•    In depth analysis of supply and demand models for 2006-2011
•    Overview of inventory levels

Published August 2011

The 10th edition of the annual Comparative Cost Study of 25 titanium feedstock operations in 2010, accounting for 83% of global titanium mineral production and 88 % of zircon production.

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Published December 2010

The essential benchmarking publication for industry participants including producers, new industry entrants and the financial community.

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Published August 2010
The 9th edition of the annual Comparative Cost Study of 25 titanium feedstock operations in 2009, accounting for 82% of global titanium mineral production and 88 % of zircon production.

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