Sep 2024
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in United States
The EPA issued administrative consequences to 52 entities under the AIM Act, affecting HFC production and indirectly influencing fluorospar demand.
United States trade
Fluorspar (<97% Caf)
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
Aug 2024
Mine Expansion for Fluorspar in United States
The ramp at the Utah fluorspar mine reached its targeted drilling depth, marking a key construction milestone.
Feb 2024
Mine Opening for Fluorspar in United States
A U.S. company began construction of a new fluorspar mine in Utah, installing a ramp toward the targeted drilling depth.
Feb 2024
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in United States
A U.S. chemical company stopped selling certain HFCs used in commercial refrigeration, impacting HFC supply and downstream fluorospar use.
2024
Processing Startup for Fluorspar in United States
Completion of the Delta, Utah processing plant for fluorspar was expected by year‑end, expanding domestic refining capacity.
23 Nov 2021
Resource Revision for Fluorspar in United States
Ares expanded its land holdings around the Lost Sheep property, adding 160 new drill targets.
22 Nov 2021
Processing Startup for Fluorspar in United States
Paducah DUF6 conversion plant resumed operations after a COVID‑19‑related hiatus.
1 Nov 2021
Ownership Change for Fluorspar in United States
Koura acquired Silatronix to advance fluorinated electrolytes for Li‑ion batteries.
15 Jul 2021
Processing Startup for Fluorspar in United States
Ares Strategic Mining Inc. acquired a processing plant from China's Mujim Group to be built in Utah, enabling production of high‑grade fluorite at 5,000 t/month.
5 May 2021
Processing Shutdown for Fluorspar in United States
Solvay ceased using fluorosurfactant process aids at its West Deptford PVDF plant by end of June 2021.
23 Feb 2021
Processing Startup for Fluorspar in United States
DOE upgraded both Paducah and Portsmouth DUF6 facilities to improve safety and operational reliability.
1 May 2018
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in United States
U.S. federal government added fluorspar to its critical minerals list, signaling heightened strategic importance and potential policy impacts.
2018
Processing Restart for Fluorspar in United States
A conversion line at the Portsmouth DUF6 plant resumed operation in early 2018 following condenser replacement.
2017
Processing Restart for Fluorspar in United States
The DOE’s Paducah DUF6 conversion plant resumed all four HF production lines in 2017 after new condensers were installed.
12 Nov 2014
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in United States
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that imports of the refrigerant R‑134a from China did not harm U.S. industry, eliminating the possibility of countervailing duties and sustaining trade flows that rely on fluorspar.
6 Aug 2014
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in United States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued two notices of proposed rulemaking that would restrict the use of certain HFCs and HFC blends, affecting the downstream fluorspar‑dependent fluorochemical industry.
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