Lead-acid batteries remain the largest market, although consumption of secondary material is far higher than use of primary antimony. There is a discernible trend towards integration in downstream processing. In September 1996 Occidental Chemicals acquired Laurel Industries to expand their flame retardants range and geographical reach, and Great Lake Chemicals agreed to purchase Anzon from the Cookson Group in October 1997. 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.
The Economics of Antimony, 8th edition, published October 1997.