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Argex plans Quebec TiO2 project

July 28, 2010 - 00:00 GMT

KEYWORDS: Argex , titanium dioxide , TiO2 , ilmenite , pigments , paints

Canadian junior expects 600,000 tpa titanium dioxide feedstock production by '13

“The plant is conceptually being looked at as modular – so to increase production we add a module, or to reduce production we just shut one module down,” Dehn added.There is increasing competition from end users in the pigment industry for TiO2 feedstock, with few new projects coming in stream. Pigment consumption is rising, especially in Asia, where new pigment capacity has been established.“With respect to competition, we think we can have a superior product at a lower price. This...

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