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Hiring—Refractory Sales Manager

Refractory Sales Manager (Upland, CA) Oversee sales performance of co.’s refractory materials. 3 yrs sales mgmt exp in refractory industry. Familiarity w/ specs & features of various refractory materials. Strong bus. sense & acute observation on refractory industry. Effective communication skills to reach multiple levels of the organization. Highly-motivated team player w/ ability to handle…

China minerals supply squeeze: hangover to 2018 likely

China minerals supply squeeze: hangover to 2018 likely • Environmental and explosives controls impact output, prices increase • Magnesite supply reform: state control of raw magnesite sales • Bauxite/BFA supply also challenged How green is my valley? Mining of magnesite and production of magnesia in Liaoning province has been severely hit by a combination of…

Graphite Industry Market Brief

MARKET BRIEF Graphite is one of most versatile of non-metallic minerals. It is one of four main natural forms of carbon along with coke, coal, anthracite and diamond. Graphite can also be manufactured synthetically, primarily via the Acheson Process which utilises lower purity carbon-bearing raw materials blended with tar pitch. Natural graphite is produced in three…