Zircon Concentrates

1 Jan 2021

Reserve Revision for Zirconium in South Africa

Reserve Revision South Africa Zirconium

Zirconium reserves for South Africa revised based on company reports, affecting supply expectations.

1 Jan 2008

Acquisition for Zirconium in South Africa

Acquisition South Africa Zirconium

Carborundum Universal Ltd. acquired a 51% stake in Foskor Zirconia Ltd., consolidating its zirconium chemical manufacturing capacity.

1 Jan 2008

Acquisition for Zirconium in South Africa

Acquisition South Africa Zirconium

Exxaro Resources completed the acquisition of Namakwa Sands Pty Ltd., adding a zirconium mineral sands mine to its portfolio.

1 Oct 2003

Accident for Zirconium in South Africa

Accident South Africa Zirconium

A fire destroyed part of the Koekenaap dry mill at Namakwa Sands, South Africa, reducing its zircon output.

1 Sep 2003

Regulatory Change for Zirconium in South Africa

Regulatory Change South Africa Zirconium

Mineral Commodities Limited’s Xolobeni deposit permit in South Africa was found outside the boundaries of the proposed wildlife park, potentially delaying development.

1 Dec 2001

Processing Startup for Zirconium in South Africa

Processing Startup South Africa Zirconium

Palabora Mining completed the construction phase of its zirconium basic sulphate upgrade plant, moving towards operational status.

1 Jan 1999

Ownership Change for Zirconium in South Africa

Ownership Change South Africa Zirconium

Avmin reorganized as Anglovaal Mining Limited, consolidating its zircon-related assets.

1 Jan 1999

Project Delay for Zirconium in South Africa

Project Delay South Africa Zirconium

Iscor Mining deferred development of its Iscor Heavy Minerals project until the latter half of 1999 due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty.

1 Jan 1998

Mine Expansion for Zirconium in South Africa

Mine Expansion South Africa Zirconium

Namakwa Sands commissioned a $240 million Phase 2 expansion, increasing zircon capacity to 140,000 tons per year.

1 Jan 1998

Processing Expansion for Zirconium in South Africa

Processing Expansion South Africa Zirconium

RBM upgraded its wet‑mill facilities, adding a new floating dredge and gravity concentrators to boost zircon production.

1 Jan 1998

Processing Expansion for Zirconium in South Africa

Processing Expansion South Africa Zirconium

Rhino Minerals installed two new ceramic‑lined mills, enhancing zircon milling capacity at its Nyala Minerals operations.