Rationalisations in the titanium minerals industry have come at a time of reduced demand for its products, continuing price pressures and uncertain prospects due to the turbulence in the world financial markets and the subdued outlook for economic growth. However, supply shortages for titanium minerals could be experienced as early as 2005 and, given the lengthy time span now required for the development of new mineral production projects, there will be a need for early development plans to be put in place. The most likely prospects for major new developments are on the east coast of Africa, although Australia's Murray Basin region also has significant exploration potential and some very promising results have been announced. This report is the result of an extensive programme of research by Roskill analysts. They have interviewed major industry players and conducted a close appraisal of information from a wide variety of sources, including governments, trade associations, company reports, leading producers, official organisations, trade journals and technical literature.
Information gathering is only the first step in preparing a report.
Mineralogy, occurrence and reserves 2. A review of production in 43 countries with profiles of over 35 producing companies 5. Consumption of titanium minerals Consumption of minerals by end-use 6. A review of production in 29 countries with profiles of over 40 producing companies 8.