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The Global Zircon Industry – Challenging new dynamics is an essential and comprehensive publication covering one of the most buoyant sectors of the mineral sands industry.

It provides up-to-date commentary and independent analysis of
the zircon sector including producers, end-consumers, supply and demand scenarios, potential new sources of supply, as well as an outlook for coming years.

The information contained in The Global Zircon Industry is carefully researched drawing on TZMI’s extensive database. It is also an essential reference for the industry while identifying key trends and developments within the sector and the broader impact on a global scale.

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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 2009 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

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The Zircon Trade Matrix 2010 is the eleventh annual update of TZMI’s global trade in zircon products analysis. TZMI published its first such analysis in 2000, focussing on the calendar year 1999.
The format of the matrix and data has evolved over the years but has always been designed so as to allow comparison from year-to-year.

The Zircon Trade Matrix highlights patterns of trade and apparent zircon consumption by country and region. Further insight into price trend and trade in individual zircon products (bulk zircon sand, bagged zircon / flour, opacifier, other products) is provided on an individual country basis for the major zircon consuming nations.

A data report covering activity and developments in the zircon industry, released in April, July, October and January. This report is available in PDF format and is emailed directly.

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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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Global TiO₂ Pigment Producers Comparative Cost and Profitability Study, the benchmark analysis of the leading industry producers. The study covers 57 pigment plants spread across 27 countries and covers almost 89% of the 2010 output. The study is an independent analysis built up from individual plant cost structures plus an analysis of global pigment trade during 2010.

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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TiO₂ Feedstock Matrix 2009 - the essential analysis for all participants trading in the sector

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TZMI’s 10th Annual TiO₂ Feedstock Matrix provides and analysis of the producer/consumer trade relationships for the 2009 calendar year. Included in the analysis are:
•    Matrix of producer/consumer trade flows for 2009
•    Summary tables of supply for 2009 and consumption for the period 2005-2010
•    In depth analysis of supply and demand models for 2005-2010
•    Overview of inventory levels

The Zircon Trade Matrix 2010 is the eleventh annual update of TZMI’s global trade in zircon products analysis. TZMI published its first such analysis in 2000, focussing on the calendar year 1999.
The format of the matrix and data has evolved over the years but has always been designed so as to allow comparison from year-to-year.
The Zircon Trade Matrix highlights patterns of trade and apparent zircon consumption by country and region. Further insight into price trend and trade in individual zircon products (bulk zircon sand, bagged zircon / flour, opacifier, other products) is provided on an individual country basis for the major zircon consuming nations.

Zircon Trade Matrix 2009 provides an analysis of global trade in zircon during the 2009 calendar year.

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The matrix highlights patterns of trade and apparent zircon consumption by country and region. Further insight into price trend and trade in individual zircon products (bulk zircon sand, bagged zircon / flour, opacifier, other products) is provided on an individual country basis for the major zircon consuming nations.

The data is represented for the following major importing countries : China, Italy, Spain, USA, France, Japan and the UK. Export data for Australia, South Africa and the USA is also included.

Published December 2009

This new edition of TZMI’s The Global Zircon Industry: The Next Decade offers informed and insightful comments on the implications of the global economic crisis and provides detailed projections to 2015 and then further out to 2020. 
 
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Published August 2009
Includes electronic workbook of all plant manufacturing statements and a data pivot table. 
TZMI's fifth Global TiO2 Pigment Producers Comparative Cost & Profitability Study is the latest in a series of industry benchmarking publications from TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd. This study presents an analysis of the manufacturing cash costs for 60 individual pigment plants, accounting for over 92% of global pigment production in 2008. The report also identifies key cost drivers and issues for the global TiO2 pigment industry. Specific attention is given to the profitability of each plant highlighting the critical importance that selling price has on a plant's viability.

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Published July 2009
The 8th edition of the annual Comparative Cost Study of 24 titanium feedstock operations in 2008, accounting for 81% of global titanium mineral production and 86 % of zircon production.

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Published August 2009
TZMI's fifth Global TiO2 Pigment Producers Comparative Cost & Profitability Study is the latest in a series of industry benchmarking publications from TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd. This study presents an analysis of the manufacturing cash costs for 60 individual pigment plants, accounting for over 92% of global pigment production in 2008. The report also identifies key cost drivers and issues for the global TiO2 pigment industry. Specific attention is given to the profitability of each plant highlighting the critical importance that selling price has on a plant's viability.

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Published August 2008
The emergence of Kalimantan as an important source of zircon was one of the major supply side surprises of 2006. Its more recent decline has been no less influential on the global supply/demand balance. This study looks at the current state of zircon production in Kalimantan, its context and drivers, and presents a forecast for production to 2012. The study goes on to re-examine TZMI’s outlook for global supply and demand for zircon, and presents a revised forecast for prices.

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Published June 2008
The inaugural edition of TZMI's multi-client review and analysis of the rapidly growing Chinese titanium metal industry. The study is a result of TZMI's greater involvement in China and represents the culmination of research and information obtained from diverse sources across the country.

Includes profiles of all the groups having some involvement with the Chinese titanium industry. An index of 140 Chinese titanium producers is also provided, indicating the products produced and geographic location.

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Published December 2007
China TiO2, now in its third year, steps further into the Chinese TiO2 sector. In the previous two editions much of the focus was placed on understanding the supply side of the industry. In the 2007 edition, emphasis has been placed on understanding the drivers for the demand side of the market. Far from slowing down, China is now becoming one of the most important segments in the global supply/demand balance for titanium dioxide.

This essential reference provides a review of the Chinese titanium feedstock sector; a summary of the TiO2 pigment industry; technical perspectives of operations; quality and processing technologies; environmental aspects facing the industry; pigment producer profiles; a strategic outlook to 2012; updates to the pricing, production and consumption information in our second 2006 publication, China TiO2 – An Industry in Transition.

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Published May 2007 
A collaborative multi-client study by TZMI and EHK Technologies. 

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Published March 2006
TZMI proudly announces its release of a multi-client study on the Chinese TiO₂ industry, including pigment and feedstocks.

TZMI has been closely following the domestic Chinese TiO₂ industry for two years and this study is the culmination of this research. Information has been gathered by TZMI principals over several visits to local mining and TiO₂ pigment facilities, in addition to alliances with government departments and local industry commentators.

The resulting study provides the reader with a definitive resource on the Chinese TiO₂ industry. Included in the study are:

Profiles on over 40 Chinese pigment and feedstock producers;
Analysis and forecast for future production;
Analysis of end use market demand.