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12 events
Apr 2024

Ownership Change for Diatomite in France

Ownership Change France Diatomite

A France‑based industrial minerals company entered negotiations to acquire three European diatomite and perlite assets in France and Italy, with completion expected by the end of 2024.

2024

Reserve Revision for Diatomite in France

Reserve Revision France Diatomite

France’s diatomite reserves were revised upward based on recent government reports.

1 Jan 2017

Processing Restart for Indium in France

Processing Restart France Indium

Nyrstar resumed indium production at its Auby zinc smelter after a fire had closed the plant in November 2015.

1 Nov 2015

Processing Shutdown for Indium in France

Processing Shutdown France Indium

A fire in November 2015 closed Nyrstar’s Auby zinc smelter, halting indium production.

1 Feb 2008

Acquisition for Zirconium in France

Acquisition France Zirconium

Imerys SA acquired Astron China, the leading Chinese zircon producer, expanding its zirconium product portfolio.

1 Jan 2006

Processing Shutdown for Gallium in France

Processing Shutdown France Gallium

The French refinery previously owned by the Stade facility's prior owner was closed, reducing processing capacity in France.

2006

Mine Closure for Fluorspar in France

Mine Closure France Fluorspar

Alcan's Sogerem fluorspar mines in southern France ceased production in the first half of 2006 due to insufficient reserves.

6 Jan 2004

Ownership Change for Aluminum in France

Ownership Change France Aluminum

Alcan acquired the remaining 65 % of the Aluminium Dunkerque smelter.

1 Feb 2003

Processing Startup for Fluorspar in France

Processing Startup France Fluorspar

Solvay Fluor constructed a French plant to produce HFC 365mfc, creating new demand for fluorspar in Europe.

1 Jan 2002

Processing Shutdown for Cadmium in France

Processing Shutdown France Cadmium

Closure of Metaleurop SA's Noyelles‑Godault cadmium facility reduced global supply, driving up prices.

2002

Processing Shutdown for Germanium in France

Processing Shutdown France Germanium

PPm Pure Metals ceased processing primary ores at its Noyelles‑Gaudalt smelter, reducing its germanium recovery.

12 Mar 2001

Regulatory Change for Asbestos in France

Regulatory Change France Asbestos

The WTO Appellate Body upheld France’s right to ban the importation and use of asbestos‑containing products, supporting national regulatory restrictions.

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