The Economics of Bentonite, 11th edition

SUMMARY

Some highlights from the report

World demand for bentonite and fuller's earth is forecast to rise by an average of 2.2%py from 20Mt in 2007 to 22.4Mt in 2012. Growth will be led by the foundry sand sector (5%py), filtering and decolourising of edible oils, industrial oils, solvents and chemicals (5%py) and iron ore pelletising (3%py). The highest rates of growth will be found in Asia, notably China, and in South America where demand will be driven by the requirements of the iron ore pelletising and foundry sands markets. The main regional markets for bentonite are North America (7.5Mt), Asia (5.6Mt) and Europe (5Mt), although there are significant variations in the pattern of consumption within each of these regions. These variations depend partly on the types of locally occurring, and also on the degree of industrialisation. In industrialising economies, applications in the iron and steel industries are one of the main demand drivers, whereas in mature economies consumer applications, such as pet litter, predominate. Production in 2007 was concentrated in the USA (5Mt), the EU (2.8Mt) and China (an estimated 2.5Mt). Over the period 1997 to 2007, production grew in the USA, the former Soviet Union and China, but fell in the EU. US companies are the largest producers, accounting for around a third of total world output in 2007. Chinese output is estimated to have grown by over 11%py in the six years to 2007. Other important sources include Turkey, Greece, Russia and India.

In Europe and North America production of bentonite and fuller's earth is dominated by a small number of corporate groups, most of which are integrated into downstream activities. AMCOL of the USA is the world's largest producer of bentonite with a capacity of over 2Mtpy. In Europe, S&B Industrial Minerals of Greece and Süd-Chemie of Germany are the main producers, each with a capacity of more than 1Mtpy. AMCOL and Süd-Chemie are extending their global base by establishing production bases in BRIC.

At least 0.8Mtpy of additional bentonite capacity is planned to be opened by 2009 with further capacity expected to come on-stream by 2012. The global industry should be able to raise output to meet forecast growth in demand over the next five years, although supplies of sodium bentonite may become tighter in the short term.

A detailed global study

The report contains over 280 pages, illustrated with 233 tables and 23 figures.

Main sections

• 1. Summary
• 2. Mineralogy and reserves
• 3. World production of bentonite and fuller's earth
• 4. Production and processing of bentonite and fuller's earth by country and country
• 5. International trade in bentonite and fuller's earth
• 6. Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth
• 7. End uses for bentonite and fuller's earth
• 8. Prices of bentonite and fuller's earth

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. Summary
• 2. Mineralogy and reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth
  • 2.1 Physical and chemical composition of bentonite and fuller's earth
    • 2.1.1 Smectite and hormite clays
      • 2.1.1.1 Smectite clays
      • 2.1.1.2 Sodium and calcium montmorillonites
      • 2.1.1.3 Saponite and hectorite
    • 2.1.2 Hormite clays
  • 2.2 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth
• 3. Mining and processing of bentonite and fuller's earth
• 4. World production of bentonite
• 5. World production of fuller's earth
• 6. Leading producers of bentonite and fuller's earth
  • 6.1 New and future bentonite and fuller's earth operations
• 7. Production and processing of bentonite and fuller's earth by country
  • 7.1 Algeria
    • 7.1.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Algeria
    • 7.1.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Algeria
  • 7.2 Argentina
    • 7.2.1 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Argentina
    • 7.2.2 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in Argentina
      • 7.2.2.1 Castiglione, Pes y Cia, SAFIAMI
      • 7.2.2.2 Minarmco SA
      • 7.2.2.3 Other producers of bentonite in Argentina
    • 7.2.3 Exports of bentonite from Argentina
    • 7.2.4 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Argentina
  • 7.3 Armenia
  • 7.4 Australia
    • 7.4.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Australia
    • 7.4.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Australia
    • 7.4.3 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in Australia
      • 7.4.3.1 AMCOL International Corporation
      • 7.4.3.2 Arumpo Bentonite Pty. Limited
      • 7.4.3.3 Hudson Resources Limited
      • 7.4.3.4 PCP Douglass Pty. Limited
      • 7.4.3.5 Unimin Australia Limited
      • 7.4.3.6 Watheroo Minerals Pty. Limited
      • 7.4.3.7 Other producers of bentonite in Australia
    • 7.4.4 Former producers of bentonite in Australia
    • 7.4.5 Bentonite projects in Australia
    • 7.4.6 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Australia
  • 7.5 Azerbaijan
    • 7.5.1 Production of bentonite in Azerbaijan
    • 7.5.2 Producers of bentonite in Azerbaijan
      • 7.5.2.1 LLC Az Bentonite
      • 7.5.2.2 JV AzRosPromInvest
  • 7.6 Bolivia
  • 7.7 Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • 7.8 Brazil
    • 7.8.1 Reserves of bentonite and decolourising clays in Brazil
    • 7.8.2 Production of bentonite in Brazil
    • 7.8.3 Producers of bentonite in Brazil
      • 7.8.3.1 Bentonit União do Nordeste SA (BUNE)
      • 7.8.3.2 Süd-Chemie
      • 7.8.3.3 Other producers of bentonite in Brazil
      • 7.8.3.4 Potential producers of bentonite in Brazil
    • 7.8.4 Imports of bentonite into Brazil
    • 7.8.5 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Brazil
  • 7.9 Bulgaria
    • 7.9.1 Production of bentonite in Bulgaria
    • 7.9.2 Producers of bentonite in Bulgaria
    • 7.9.2.1 S&B Industrial Minerals AD
    • 7.9.3 Exports of bentonite from Bulgaria
    • 7.9.4 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Bulgaria
  • 7.10 Canada
    • 7.10.1 Reserves of bentonite in Canada
    • 7.10.2 Producers of bentonite in Canada
      • 7.10.2.1 Absorbent Products Limited
      • 7.10.2.2 Canadian Clay Products Incorporated
      • 7.10.2.3 Pacific Bentonite Limited
    • 7.10.3 Potential producers of bentonite in Canada
    • 7.10.4 Imports of bentonite into Canada
  • 7.11 Chile
  • 7.12 China
    • 7.12.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in China
    • 7.12.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in China
    • 7.12.3 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in China
      • 7.12.3.1 AMCOL International Corporation
      • 7.12.3.2 Ankang Prosperity Slate Company Limited
      • 7.12.3.3 Asia Bentonite Company Limited
      • 7.12.3.4 Clay Industrial Minerals Company Limited
      • 7.12.3.5 Hangzhou Choushan Bleaching Earth Company
      • 7.12.3.6 Huangshan Taiko Bleaching Earth Company Limited
      • 7.12.3.7 Jianping Xiangrui Bentonite Company Limited
      • 7.12.3.8 Phoslock Water Solutions Limited
      • 7.12.3.9 Sipang Liufangzi Aska Bentonite Company Limited
      • 7.12.3.10 Süd-Chemie
      • 7.12.3.11 Zhejiang Anji Yuhong Clay Chemical Company Limited
      • 7.12.3.12 Zhejiang Fenghong Clay Chemicals Company Limited (FCC)
      • 7.12.3.13 Zhejiang Huate Group
      • 7.12.3.14 Zhejiang Lin'an Chengbei Bentonite Company Limited
    • 7.12.4 Producers of attapulgite in China
      • 7.12.4.1 Anhui Mingmei Materials Company Limited
      • 7.12.4.2 Ming Guang Guo Yang Mining
    • 7.12.5 Exports of bentonite from China
    • 7.12.6 Apparent consumption of bentonite in China
  • 7.13 Colombia
  • 7.14 Croatia
  • 7.15 Cyprus
    • 7.15.1 Production of bentonite in Cyprus
    • 7.15.2 Producers of bentonite in Cyprus
      • 7.15.2.1 Feo Quarries Limited
      • 7.15.2.2 Hellenic Mining Public Company Limited
      • 7.15.2.3 Oryktako Limited
      • 7.15.2.4 Peletico Penta Limited
    • 7.15.3 Former producers of bentonite in Cyprus
    • 7.15.4 Exports of bentonite from Cyprus
  • 7.16 Czech Republic
    • 7.16.1 Reserves of bentonite in Czech Republic
    • 7.16.2 Production of bentonite in Czech Republic
    • 7.16.3 Producers of bentonite in Czech Republic
      • 7.16.3.1 Keramost AS
      • 7.16.3.2 Lith s.r.o
    • 7.16.4 Potential producers of bentonite in Czech Republic
    • 7.16.5 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Czech Republic
  • 7.17 Denmark
  • 7.18 Egypt
  • 7.19 Finland
  • 7.20 France
    • 7.20.1 Processors of bentonite and fuller's earth in France
      • 7.20.1.1 Comptoir de Minéraux et Matières Premières
      • 7.20.1.2 Damolin Etrechy SA (Damolin)
      • 7.20.1.3 Imerys
      • 7.20.1.4 Sepiol SA (Sepiolsa)
      • 7.20.1.5 S&B Industrial Minerals SA
      • 7.20.1.6 Süd-Chemie
      • 7.20.1.7 Tolsa France SA (Tolsa SA)
    • 7.20.2 Imports of bentonite into France
    • 7.20.3 Apparent consumption of bentonite in France
  • 7.21 Georgia
  • 7.22 Germany
    • 7.22.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Germany
    • 7.22.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Germany
    • 7.22.3 Producers and processors of bentonite and fuller's earth in Germany
      • 7.22.3.1 Industriemineralwerke Friedland GmbH
      • 7.22.3.2 Kärlicher Ton-und-Schamotte-Werke Mannheim & Company KG (KTS)
      • 7.22.3.3 Marx Bergbau GmbH & Company KG
      • 7.22.3.4 Rockwood Clay Additives
      • 7.22.3.5 S&B Industrial Minerals S.A.
      • 7.22.3.6 Süd-Chemie Group
    • 7.22.4 Former producers of bentonite in Germany
    • 7.22.5 Exports of bentonite from Germany
    • 7.22.6 Imports of bentonite into Germany
    • 7.22.7 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Germany
  • 7.23 Greece
    • 7.23.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Greece
    • 7.23.2 Production of bentonite in Greece
    • 7.23.3 Producers of attapulgite and bentonite in Greece
      • 7.23.3.1 Geohellas SA
      • 7.23.3.2 S&B Industrial Minerals SA
      • 7.23.3.3 Süd-Chemie
      • 7.23.3.4 Other producers of bentonite in Greece
    • 7.23.4 Exports of bentonite from Greece
  • 7.24 Guatemala
  • 7.25 Hungary
  • 7.26 India
    • 7.26.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in India
    • 7.26.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in India
      • 7.26.2.1 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in India
      • 7.26.2.2 Al-Chemi Mines and Minerals
      • 7.26.2.3 Ashapura Group
      • 7.26.2.4 Ashapura Volclay (AVL)
      • 7.26.2.5 Cutch Oil and Allied Industries (1949) Private Limited
      • 7.26.2.6 Ganatra Mines and Minerals
      • 7.26.2.7 Gex-Min Company
      • 7.26.2.8 Gimpex Limited
      • 7.26.2.9 Globus Bentonite
      • 7.26.2.10 Jumbo Mining Limited
      • 7.26.2.11 Kutch Minerals
      • 7.26.2.12 Mahavir Minerals
      • 7.26.2.13 Manek Minerals
      • 7.26.2.14 Mine Chemie Corporation
      • 7.26.2.15 Nava Durga Minerals Industries Limited
      • 7.26.2.16 Neelkanth Chemical Works
      • 7.26.2.17 Rajkumar Company Limited
      • 7.26.2.18 Shivam Mines and Minerals Limited
      • 7.26.2.19 Shri Ahimsa Mines and Minerals Limited
      • 7.26.2.20 Star Bentonite Exports
      • 7.26.2.21 Trimex Industries Limited
      • 7.26.2.22 Other producers and processors of bentonite in India
  • 7.26.3 Exports of bentonite from India
  • 7.27 Indonesia
    • 7.27.1 Producers of bentonite in Indonesia
    • 7.27.2 Imports of bentonite into Indonesia
  • 7.28 Iran
  • 7.29 Iraq
  • 7.30 Israel
  • 7.31 Italy
    • 7.31.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Italy
    • 7.31.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Italy
    • 7.31.3 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in Italy
      • 7.31.3.1 Eredi Dr. Settimio Cinicola
      • 7.31.3.2 Laviosa Chimica Mineraria SpA (Laviosa family/S&B Industrial Minerals)
      • 7.31.3.3 Süd-Chemie
    • 7.31.4 Processors of bentonite in Italy
    • 7.31.5 Exports of bentonite from Italy
    • 7.31.6 Imports of bentonite into Italy
    • 7.31.7 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Italy
  • 7.32 Japan
    • 7.32.1 Reserves of bentonite in Japan
    • 7.32.2 Production of bentonite in Japan
    • 7.32.3 Producers of bentonite in Japan
      • 7.32.3.1 Hojun Kogyo Company Limited
      • 7.32.3.2 Hoyo Bentonite Company Limited
      • 7.32.3.3 Kunimine Industries Company Limited
      • 7.32.3.4 Other producers of bentonite in Japan
      • 7.32.3.5 Former producers of bentonite in Japan
    • 7.32.4 Processors of bentonite in Japan
      • 7.32.4.1 Mitsubishi Corporation
      • 7.32.4.2 Mizusawa Industrial Chemicals
      • 7.32.4.3 Ohe Chemicals
      • 7.32.4.4 Sojitz Corporation
    • 7.32.5 Imports of bentonite into Japan
    • 7.32.6 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Japan
  • 7.33 Kazakhstan
  • 7.34 Kenya
  • 7.35 South Korea
    • 7.35.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in South Korea
    • 7.35.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in South Korea
    • 7.35.3 Producers of bentonite in South Korea
      • 7.35.3.1 Dong Bo Industrial Company
      • 7.35.3.2 Süd-Chemie Korea (Süd-Chemie Group)
    • 7.35.4 Processors of bentonite in South Korea
    • 7.35.5 Imports of bentonite into South Korea
    • 7.35.6 Apparent consumption of bentonite in South Korea
  • 7.36 Macedonia
  • 7.37 Malaysia
    • 7.37.1 Processors of bentonite in Malaysia
    • 7.37.1.1 Hudson-MPA (Hudson Resources/Phosphate Additives, Ashapura Minechem/Safico)
    • 7.37.1.2 Taiko Group
    • 7.37.1.3 Wantotik Clay Products Sdn Bhd
  • 7.38 Mexico
    • 7.38.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Mexico
    • 7.38.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Mexico
    • 7.38.3 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in Mexico
      • 7.38.3.1 Arcillas Procesadas S.A. de C.V
      • 7.38.3.2 Barmex SA de CV
      • 7.38.3.3 FVR Minerales Industriales
      • 7.38.3.4 Süd-Chemie de Mexico (Süd-Chemie Group)
      • 7.38.3.5 Tecnica Mineral SA de CV
      • 7.38.3.6 Other producers of bentonite in Mexico
    • 7.38.4 Processors of bentonite in Mexico
    • 7.38.5 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Mexico
  • 7.39 Morocco
    • 7.39.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Morocco
    • 7.39.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Morocco
    • 7.39.3 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in Morocco
      • 7.39.3.1 Compagnie Marocaine des Barytes (ONHYM/Norbar Minerals)
      • 7.39.3.2 Minière d'Afarha Bentonite (Grupo Tolsa/ONHYM)
      • 7.39.3.3 Société d'Exploitation des Mines du Rif (ONHYM)
      • 7.39.3.4 S&B Industrial Minerals Morocco SA (S&B)
    • 7.39.4 Exports of bentonite from Morocco
  • 7.40 Mozambique
  • 7.41 Myanmar
  • 7.42 Namibia
  • 7.43 Netherlands
    • 7.43.1 Processors of bentonite in the Netherlands
      • 7.43.1.1 Ankerpoort NV (S.C.R. Sibelco)
      • 7.43.1.2 Ashapura Minechem/AMCOL
      • 7.43.1.3 Europe Minerals BV (Eggerding)
      • 7.43.1.4 Minelco BV (LKAB)
      • 7.43.1.5 Sivomatic BV
    • 7.43.2 Imports of bentonite into the Netherlands
    • 7.43.3 Exports of bentonite from the Netherlands
    • 7.43.4 Apparent consumption of bentonite in the Netherlands
  • 7.44 New Zealand
  • 7.45 Nicaragua
  • 7.46 Nigeria
  • 7.47 Norway
  • 7.48 Oman
  • 7.49 Pakistan
    • 7.49.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Pakistan
    • 7.49.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in Pakistan
    • 7.49.3 Producers of bentonite in Pakistan
      • 7.49.3.1 Ahmad Saeed & Company
      • 7.49.3.2 Phoenix Chemicals (Pvt) Limited
      • 7.49.3.3 Punjab Mineral Development Corporation
    • 7.49.4 Processors of bentonite in Pakistan
  • 7.50 Peru
    • 7.50.1 Producers of bentonite in Peru
      • 7.50.1.1 Süd-Chemie Peru (Süd-Chemie Group)
      • 7.50.1.2 Compania Minera Agregados Calcareous SA
      • 7.50.1.3 Shougang Hierro Peru SAA
    • 7.50.2 Former producers of bentonite in Peru
  • 7.51 Philippines
  • 7.52 Poland
    • 7.52.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Poland
    • 7.52.2 Former producers of bentonite in Poland
    • 7.52.3 Production of fuller's earth in Poland
    • 7.52.4 Processors of bentonite in Poland
      • 7.52.4.1 CETCO Poland (AMCOL International)
      • 7.52.4.2 Süd-Chemie Polska (Süd-Chemie Group)
      • 7.52.4.3 Zaklady Górniczo-Metalowe "Zebiec" S.A
    • 7.52.5 Imports of bentonite into Poland
  • 7.53 Romania
    • 7.53.1 Reserves of bentonite in Romania
    • 7.53.2 Production of bentonite in Romania
    • 7.53.3 Producers of bentonite in Romania
    • 7.53.4 Former producers of bentonite in Romania
  • 7.54 Russia
    • 7.54.1 Reserves of bentonite in Russia
    • 7.54.2 Production of bentonite in Russia
    • 7.54.3 Producers and processors of bentonite in Russia
      • 7.54.3.1 JSC Al'met'evsk
      • 7.54.3.2 LLC NPK Bentonite
      • 7.54.3.3 JSC Bentokam
      • 7.54.3.4 PJSC Bentoprom
      • 7.54.3.5 PJSC Keramzit
      • 7.54.3.6 JSC Khakass Bentonite (Basic Element)
    • 7.54.4 Bentonite projects in Russia
    • 7.54.5 Imports of bentonite into Russia
    • 7.54.6 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Russia
  • 7.55 Saudi Arabia
  • 7.56 Senegal
    • 7.56.1 Production of attapulgite in Senegal
    • 7.56.2 Producers of attapulgite in Senegal
      • 7.56.2.1 Compagnie des Produits Chimiques et Matériaux (Prochimat)
      • 7.56.2.2 Senegal Mines (Sepiolsa)
      • 7.56.2.3 Société Sénégalaise des Phosphates de Thiés (Tolsa)
    • 7.56.3 Exports of attapulgite from Senegal
  • 7.57 Serbia
  • 7.58 Slovak Republic
    • 7.58.1 Reserves of bentonite in Slovak Republic
    • 7.58.2 Production of bentonite in Slovak Republic
    • 7.58.3 Producers of bentonite in Slovak Republic
      • 7.58.3.1 EnviGeo Banska Bystrica Limited
      • 7.58.3.2 KBS Kremnicá banská spol. s.r.o
      • 7.58.3.3 Other producers of bentonite in Slovak Republic
    • 7.58.4 Exports of bentonite from Slovak Republic
  • 7.59 Slovenia
  • 7.60 South Africa
    • 7.60.1 Reserves of bentonite and attapulgite in South Africa
    • 7.60.2 Production of bentonite and attapulgite in South Africa
    • 7.60.3 Producers of bentonite and attapulgite in South Africa
      • 7.60.3.1 Arleco Mining (Pty) Limited
      • 7.60.3.2 Atta Clay (Pty) Limited (Stopetek Properties/Northern Province Development Council)
      • 7.60.3.3 Ecca Holdings (pty) Limited (Samrec)
      • 7.60.3.4 G&W Base & Industrial Minerals (Pty.) Limited (Eco-Bat Technologies)
      • 7.60.3.5 Matutu Absorbents Pty Limited
      • 7.60.3.6 Other producers of bentonite in South Africa
  • 7.61 Spain
    • 7.61.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Spain
    • 7.61.2 Production of bentonite, attapulgite and sepiolite in Spain
    • 7.61.3 Producers of bentonite, attapulgite and sepiolite in Spain
      • 7.61.3.1 Bentonitas Especiales SA
      • 7.61.3.2 Minera José Ignacio Vicálvaro SA
      • 7.61.3.3 SAMCA Group
      • 7.61.3.4 Sepiol SA (Minerales y Productos Derivados Group)
      • 7.61.3.5 Süd-Chemie Espana (Süd-Chemie Group)
      • 7.61.3.6 Tolsa SA
      • 7.61.3.7 Other producers of bentonite, attapulgite and sepiolite in Spain
    • 7.61.4 Exports of bentonite from Spain
    • 7.61.5 Imports of bentonite into Spain
    • 7.61.6 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Spain
  • 7.62 Sweden
    • 7.62.1 Processors of bentonite in Sweden
    • 7.62.2 Imports of bentonite into Sweden
  • 7.63 Thailand
    • 7.63.1 Reserves of bentonite in Thailand
    • 7.63.2 Production of bentonite in Thailand
    • 7.63.3 Processors of bentonite in Thailand
      • 7.63.3.1 Asian Bleaching Earths Company Limited
      • 7.63.3.2 AMCOL International Corporation
  • 7.64 Turkey
    • 7.64.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in Turkey
    • 7.64.2 Production of bentonite and sepiolite in Turkey
    • 7.64.3 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in Turkey
      • 7.64.3.1 AMCOL International Corporation
      • 7.64.3.2 Eczacibasi Endüstriyel Hammaddeler Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (ESAN)
      • 7.64.3.3 Ekosis Maden Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited
      • 7.64.3.4 Gordion Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonum Sirketi (Tolsa SA)
      • 7.64.3.5 Ilbe Mineral Petrol Urunleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited (Canbensan)
      • 7.64.3.6 Karakaya Bentonit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
      • 7.64.3.7 Süd-Chemie (TR) (Süd-Chemie Group)
      • 7.64.3.8 Turan Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited
    • 7.64.4 Future producer of bentonite in Turkey
    • 7.64.5 Potential producer of bentonite in Turkey
    • 7.64.6 Former producers of bentonite, attapulgite and sepiolite in Turkey
      • 7.64.6.1 Anadolu Endustri Mineralleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited
      • 7.64.6.2 Dolsan Dolgu Maddeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
      • 7.64.6.3 Koral Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited
      • 7.64.6.4 Ranar Mineral Industries Incorporated
      • 7.64.6.5 Exports of bentonite from Turkey
  • 7.65 Turkmenistan
  • 7.66 Ukraine
    • 7.66.1 Producers of bentonite in Ukraine
      • 7.66.1.1 JSC Dashukovskie Bentonites
      • 7.66.1.2 PJSC Mineral
      • 7.66.1.3 JSC Zavod Utyazhelitelei
      • 7.66.1.4 JSC Zatissyansky Chemical Plant
    • 7.66.2 Exports of bentonite from Ukraine
    • 7.66.3 Apparent consumption of bentonite in Ukraine
  • 7.67 UK
    • 7.67.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in the UK
    • 7.67.2 Production of fuller's earth in the UK
    • 7.67.3 Processors of bentonite and fuller's earth in the UK
      • 7.67.3.1 AMCOL International Corporation
      • 7.67.3.2 Elementis plc
      • 7.67.3.3 Gurney Slade Lime & Stone Company Limited
      • 7.67.3.4 Macromin (MKM Holdings)
      • 7.67.3.5 Minelco (LKAB)
      • 7.67.3.6 M-I SWACO
      • 7.67.3.7 Oil Dri UK (Oil-Dri)
      • 7.67.3.8 Pettex Limited
      • 7.67.3.9 Rockwood Holdings Incorporated
      • 7.67.3.10 Steetley Bentonite & Absorbents (Tolsa SA)
      • 7.67.3.11 Süd-Chemie UK (Süd-Chemie Group)
    • 7.67.4 Imports of bentonite into the UK
    • 7.67.5 Apparent consumption of bentonite in the UK
  • 7.68 USA
    • 7.68.1 Reserves of bentonite and fuller's earth in the USA
    • 7.68.2 Production of bentonite and fuller's earth in the USA
    • 7.68.3 Producers of bentonite and fuller's earth in the USA
      • 7.68.3.1 AMCOL International Corporation
      • 7.68.3.2 BASF Catalysts LLC (BASF)
      • 7.68.3.3 Bentonite Performance Minerals (Halliburton Energy Services)
      • 7.68.3.4 Black Hills Bentonite LLC
      • 7.68.3.5 Central Oregon Bentonite Company
      • 7.68.3.6 Cowboy Mining Company (Polymer Drilling Systems)
      • 7.68.3.7 Elementis Specialties (Elementis)
      • 7.68.3.8 Evergreen Bentonite Incorporated
      • 7.68.3.9 General Chemical Industrial Products Limited
      • 7.68.3.10 GSA Resources Incorporated
      • 7.68.3.11 Industrial Mineral Ventures Nevada
      • 7.68.3.12 Kenneth E. Tanner
      • 7.68.3.13 Matcon Corporation Incorporated
      • 7.68.3.14 MFM Industries
      • 7.68.3.15 M-I Drilling Fluids (M-I SWACO)
      • 7.68.3.16 Milwhite Incorporated
      • 7.68.3.17 Moltan Company
      • 7.68.3.18 Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (Nestlé)
      • 7.68.3.19 Oil-Dri Corporation
      • 7.68.3.20 Redmond Minerals Incorporated
      • 7.68.3.21 Rock Springs Mineral Processing Incorporated
      • 7.68.3.22 Rockwood Holdings Incorporated (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts)
      • 7.68.3.23 S&B Industrial Minerals SA
      • 7.68.3.24 Süd-Chemie
      • 7.68.3.25 Teague Mineral Products
      • 7.68.3.26 Texas Sodium Bentonite Incorporated
      • 7.68.3.27 Vanderbilt Minerals Corporation (R.T. Vanderbilt)
      • 7.68.3.28 Western Clay Company
      • 7.68.3.29 Wilbur-Ellis Company
      • 7.68.3.30 Wyo-Ben Incorporated
    • 7.68.4 Former producers of bentonite in the USA
    • 7.68.5 Bentonite projects in the USA
    • 7.68.6 Processors of bentonite in the USA
    • 7.68.7 Exports of bentonite and fuller's earth from the USA
    • 7.68.8 Apparent consumption of bentonite in the USA
  • 7.69 Uzbekistan
  • 7.70 Venezuela
  • 7.71 Vietnam
  • 7.72 Zimbabwe
• 8. International trade in bentonite and fuller's earth
  • 8.1 International trade in bentonite
    • 8.1.1 Exports of bentonite
    • 8.1.2 Imports of bentonite
  • 8.2 International trade in fuller's earth
• 9. Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth
  • 9.1 Consumption of bentonite by end use
  • 9.2 Consumption of bentonite by country
    • 9.2.1 Reported consumption of bentonite in Brazil
    • 9.2.2 Reported consumption of bentonite in Canada
    • 9.2.3 Estimated consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in India
    • 9.2.4 Estimated consumption of bentonite in Russia
    • 9.2.5 Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in the USA
• 9.3 Forecast demand for bentonite by end use
• 10. End uses for bentonite and fuller's earth
• 11. Absorbent uses for bentonite and fuller's earth
  • 11.1 Use of bentonite and fuller's earth in cat litter
    • 11.1.1 European cat litter market
    • 11.1.2 US cat litter market
    • 11.1.3 Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in pet litter
  • 11.2 Use of bentonite and fuller's earth in industrial absorbents and desiccant
    • 11.2.1 Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in industrial absorbents
• 12. Foundry sands
  • 12.1 Casting processes
  • 12.2 Types of foundry sands
  • 12.3 Suppliers of foundry-grade bentonite
  • 12.4 Production of iron castings
  • 12.5 Demand for foundry-grade bentonite
• 13. Use of bentonite in iron ore pelletising
  • 13.1 Use of bentonite in pelletising
  • 13.2 Production capacity for iron ore pellets
  • 13.3 Production of iron ore pellets
  • 13.4 Steel production and bentonite demand
    • 13.4.1 World production of steel
    • 13.4.2 World consumption of steel
    • 13.4.3 Long-term outlook for steel demand
  • 13.5 Forecast demand for bentonite in iron ore pelletising
• 14. Use of bentonite in drilling muds
  • 14.1 Function of bentonite in drilling muds
  • 14.2 Specifications of bentonite and fuller's earth used in drilling muds
  • 14.3 Types of drilling mud
    • 14.3.1 Water-based muds (WBMs)
    • 14.3.2 Oil-based muds (OBMs)
    • 14.3.3 Synthetic-based muds (SBMs)
  • 14.4 Well cements
  • 14.5 Drilling mud producers
  • 14.6 Drilling activity
  • 14.7 Consumption of bentonite in drilling muds
• 15. Use of bentonite in civil engineering and construction
  • 15.1 Clay liners and barriers
  • 15.2 Construction
  • 15.3 Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in civil engineering and construction
• 16. Use of bentonite in refining, filtering, clarifying and decolourising
  • 16.1 Refining of edible oils and fats
  • 16.2 Refining and reclamation of mineral oils
  • 16.3 Wine and fruit juice filtering
  • 16.3.1 Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in refining, filtering, clarifying and decolourising
• 17. Use of bentonite and fuller's earth in agriculture
  • 17.1 Pesticides and other biocides
  • 17.2 Fertilisers and soil conditioners
  • 17.3 Animal feeds
  • 17.4 Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in agriculture
• 18. Other uses for bentonite and fuller's earth
  • 18.1 Use of bentonite in catalysts
  • 18.2 Use of bentonite and fuller's earth in ceramics
  • 18.3 Use of bentonite in paper
  • 18.4 Use of bentonite in welding fluxes
  • 18.5 Use of bentonite in high-temperature greases
  • 18.6 Use of bentonite in medical and cosmetic applications
  • 18.7 Use of bentonite and fuller's earth in paint
  • 18.8 Use of bentonite and fuller's earth in plastics
  • 18.9 Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in other applications
• 19. Prices of bentonite and fuller's earth

List of Tables

• Table 1: World: Production of bentonite and fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 2: World: Production of bentonite by region, 2000 to 2007
• Table 3: World: Production of bentonite by country, 2000 to 2007
• Table 4: World: Production of fuller's earth by country, 2000 to 2007
• Table 5: Main corporate groups: Summary of worldwide bentonite operations, 2008
• Table 6: World: New and potential bentonite and fuller's earth operations
• Table 7: Algeria: Reserves of bentonite, 2003
• Table 8: Algeria: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 9: Algeria: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 10: Argentina: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 11: Argentina: Exports of bentonite by country, 2000 to 2007
• Table 12: Argentina: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 13: Armenia: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 14: Australia: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 15: Hudson Resources: Production of attapulgite, 2000 to 2006
• Table 16: Australia: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 17: Azerbaijan: Details of bentonite reserves, 2008
• Table 18: Azerbaijan: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 19: Bosnia & Herzegovina: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 20: Brazil: Reserves of bentonite and decolourising clays by state, 2004
• Table 21: Brazil: Production of crude and processed bentonite, 1997 to 2006
• Table 22: Brazil: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 23: Brazil: Apparent consumption of processed bentonite, 2000 to 2006
• Table 24: Bulgaria: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 25: Bulgaria: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 26: Bulgaria: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 27: Canadian Clay Products: Range of bentonite products
• Table 28: Canada: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 29: Chile: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 30: China: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 31: China: Producers of bentonite, 2008
• Table 32: China: Producers of attapulgite and sepiolite, 2008
• Table 33: China: Exports of bentonite by country, 2002 to 2007
• Table 34: China: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 35: Croatia: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 36: Cyprus: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 37: Cyprus: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 38: Czech Republic: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 39: Czech Republic: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 40: Denmark: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 41: France: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 42: France: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 43: Georgia: Details of bentonite reserves, 2008
• Table 44: Georgia: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 45: Germany: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 46: Süd-Chemie: Structure of Absorbents business unit, 2008
• Table 47: Süd-Chemie: Details of companies and plants that produce, use or distribute bentonite, 2007
• Table 48: Süd-Chemie: Bentonite-based products and applications
• Table 49: Süd-Chemie: Typical composition of bentonite produced
• Table 50: Germany: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 51: Germany: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 52: Germany: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 53: Greece: Production of crude, dry, processed and activated bentonite, 1996 to 2006
• Table 54: S&B Industrial Minerals: Worldwide bentonite subsidiaries, December 31st 2007
• Table 55: Greece: Exports of bentonite by importing country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 56: Guatemala: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 57: Hungary: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 58: India: Reserves of bentonite, 2005
• Table 59: India: Reserves of fuller's earth by state, 2005
• Table 60: India: Production of bentonite, 1999/00 to 2006/07
• Table 61: India: Production of bentonite by state, 1999/00 to 2004/05
• Table 62: India: Production of fuller's earth, 1999/00 to 2006/07
• Table 63: India: Production of fuller's earth by state, 1999/00 to 2004/05
• Table 64: Ashapura Minechem: Summary of clay processing facilities, 2008
• Table 65: Ashapura Minechem: Production of bentonite and attapulgite, 2002/03 to 2005/06
• Table 66: Ashapura Minechem: Sales of bentonite and attapulgite, 2002/03 to 2005/06
• Table 67: India: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2006
• Table 68: Indonesia: Estimated production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 69: Indonesia: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2006
• Table 70: Iran: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 71: Italy: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 72: Italy: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 73: Italy: Details of bentonite producers, 2008
• Table 74: Italy: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 75: Italy: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 76: Italy: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 77: Japan: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 78: Japan: Location of bentonite mines, 2005
• Table 79: Japan: Production of bentonite by major companies, 2001 to 2004
• Table 80: Kunimine: Bentonite products and applications, 2008
• Table 81: Japan: Imports of bentonite by country, 2002 to 2007
• Table 82: Japan: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 83: Kazakhstan: Details of bentonite reserves, 2008
• Table 84: Kazakhstan: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 85: South Korea: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 86: South Korea: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 87: South Korea: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 88: South Korea: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 89: Macedonia: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 90: Exports of bentonite to Malaysia by reporting country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 91: Mexico: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 92: Mexico: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 93: Mexico: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2006
• Table 94: Morocco: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 95: Morocco: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 96: Morocco: Exports of bentonite by country, 2002 to 2006
• Table 97: Mozambique: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 98: Myanmar: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 99: Netherlands: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 100: Netherlands: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 101: Netherlands: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 102: New Zealand: Production of processed bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 103: Nicaragua: Estimated production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 104: Pakistan: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 105: Pakistan: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 106: Peru: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 107: Philippines: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 108: Poland: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 109: Poland: Production of processed bentonite from imports, 2000 to 2005
• Table 110: Poland: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 111: Romania: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 112: Russia: Reserves of bentonite, 2008
• Table 113: Russia: Reserves of bentonite included in "moulding materials", 2008
• Table 114: Russia: Reserves of bentonite included in "clay for drilling mud", 2008
• Table 115: Russia: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 116: Russia: Production of bentonite by company, 2000 to 2006
• Table 117: Russia: Production of bentonite powder by main companies, 2003 to 2006
• Table 118: Argillite: Sales of bentonite products by customer and end use, 2004 to 2006
• Table 119: JSC Bentonite: Sales of bentonite products by customer and end use, 2004 to 2006
• Table 120: JSC Bentokam: Sales of bentonite products by customer and end use, 2004 to 2006
• Table 121: PJSC Keramzit: Sales of bentonite powder by customer and end use, 2004 to 2006
• Table 122: Khakass Bentonite: Sales of bentonite powder for foundry sands by customer, 2004 to 2006
• Table 123: Russia: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 124: Russia: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 125: Russia: Estimated consumption of bentonite by end use and main users, 2005 and 2006
• Table 126: Senegal: Production of attapulgite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 127: Senegal: Exports of bentonite recorded by importing country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 128: Slovak Republic: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 129: Slovak Republic: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 130: South Africa: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 131: South Africa: Production of attapulgite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 132: Spain: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 133: Spain: Production of bentonite by province, 1999 to 2005
• Table 134: Spain: Production of attapulgite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 135: Spain: Production of attapulgite by province, 1999 to 2005
• Table 136: Spain: Production of sepiolite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 137: Spain: Production of sepiolite by province, 1999 to 2005
• Table 138: Tolsa: Details of foreign subsidiaries
• Table 139: Tolsa: Products by sector and brandname
• Table 140: Spain: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 141: Spain: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 142: Spain: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 143: Sweden: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 144: Thailand: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 145: Turkey: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 146: Turkey: Production of sepiolite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 147: Turkey: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 148: Turkmenistan: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 149: Ukraine: Details of bentonite reserves, 2008
• Table 150: Ukraine: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 151: Dashukovskie Bentonites: Production of bentonite clay and powder, 2003 to 2007
• Table 152: JSC Zavod Utyazhelitelei: Production of bentonite powder, 2003 to 2007
• Table 153: JSC Zatissyansky Chemical Plant: Production of bentonite products, 2004 to 2007
• Table 154: Ukraine: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 155: Ukraine: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2002 to 2007
• Table 156: UK: Production of fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 157: UK: Imports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 158: UK: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 159: USA: Production of bentonite and fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 160: AMCOL: Reserves of sodium and calcium bentonite, 2007
• Table 161: AMCOL: Summary of bentonite sales by operation, 2000 to 2007
• Table 162: American Colloid: Production of bentonite in Wyoming by operation, 2003 to 2006
• Table 163: AMCOL: Details of main plants by business, 2008
• Table 164: AMCOL: Main overseas bentonite operations
• Table 165: Bentonite Performance Minerals: Production of bentonite by operation, 2003 to 2006
• Table 166: Bentonite Performance Minerals: Bentonite products
• Table 167: Black Hills Bentonite: Production of bentonite by operation, 2003 to 2006
• Table 168: Kenneth E. Tanner: Mine production of bentonite, 2003 to 2006
• Table 169: M-I Drilling Fluids: Production of bentonite, 2003 to 2006
• Table 170: Oil-Dri: Mineral reserves by state, 2007
• Table 171: Rockwood Holdings: Details of clay based additives plants
• Table 172: Wyo-Ben: Production of bentonite, 2003 to 2006
• Table 173: USA: Exports of bentonite and fuller's earth, 2000 to 2007
• Table 174: USA: Exports of bentonite by country, 2001 to 2007
• Table 175: USA: Exports of decolourising and fuller's earth by country, 2001to 2006
• Table 176: USA: Apparent consumption of bentonite, 1999 to 2007
• Table 177: Uzbekistan: Production of bentonite, 2000 to 2007
• Table 178: World: Summary of bentonite production and trade, 2000 to 2007
• Table 179: World: Exports of bentonite by country, 2000 to 2007
• Table 180: Main trading countries: Exports of bentonite by destination, 2006
• Table 181: World: Imports of bentonite by country, 2000 to 2007
• Table 182: Main trading countries: Imports of bentonite by origin, 2006
• Table 183: World: Exports of fuller's earth and decolourising earths by country, 2000 to 2007
• Table 184: World: Imports of fuller's earth and decolourising earths by country, 2000 to 2007
• Table 185: World: Estimated regional consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth by end use, 2007
• Table 186: Canada: Reported use of bentonite by industry, 2001 to 2006
• Table 187: India: Estimated consumption of bentonite by industry, 1999/00 to 2004/05
• Table 188: India: Estimated consumption of fuller's earth by industry, 1999/00 to 2004/05
• Table 189: USA: Bentonite sold or used by producers by main applications, 1996 to 2006
• Table 190: USA: Fuller's earth sold or used by producers by main applications, 1996 to 2006
• Table 191: World: Forecast demand for bentonite and fuller's earth by end use, 2012
• Table 192: Uses for bentonite by rheological properties
• Table 193: Uses for bentonite by absorption properties and reactivity
• Table 194: Uses for fuller's earth and sepiolite by absorption properties and reactivity
• Table 195: Europe & USA: Types of bentonite and fuller's earth used in cat litter
• Table 196: USA: Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in pet litter, 1996 to 2006
• Table 197: USA: Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in industrial absorbents, 1996 to 2006
• Table 198: Green sand additives
• Table 199: Physical properties of individual clay types
• Table 200: Advantages and disadvantages of foundry bentonites
• Table 201: World: Production of iron castings by main countries, 1999 to 2006
• Table 202: World: Production of steel castings by main countries, 1999 to 2006
• Table 203: Vale: Chemical specifications of iron ore pellets
• Table 204: World: Iron ore pelletising capacity by region and country, 2002 and 2006
• Table 205: World: Details of main pelletising plants, 2005 to 2006
• Table 206: World: Production of iron ore pellets by country, 1998 to 2006
• Table 207: World: Production of crude steel by region and leading countries, 1999 to 2007
• Table 208: World: Apparent consumption of finished steel by region, 2000 to 2006
• Table 209: World: Apparent consumption of finished steel by leading countries, 2000 to 2006
• Table 210: World: Regional short-range outlook for apparent finished steel consumption to 2007-2009
• Table 211: Selected countries: Per capita consumption of crude steel, 1999 to 2006
• Table 212: World: Steel demand growth to 2010 and 2015
• Table 213: World: Iron ore pellet plant capacity expansions and projects, 2008
• Table 214: API specification 13A for bentonite and allied clays
• Table 215: Typical composition of a water-based mud
• Table 216: Typical composition of an oil-based mud
• Table 217: Leading producers and suppliers of drilling muds
• Table 218: World: Annual average drilling rig activity by region, 1990 to 2008 (number of active rigs)
• Table 219: USA: Annual average bentonite consumption per drilling rig, 1995 to 2006
• Table 220: Civil engineering applications for bentonite
• Table 221: World: Production of palm oil by main countries, 1997 to 2006
• Table 222: World: Production of soybean oil by main countries, 1997 to 2006
• Table 223: World: Production of wine by main countries, 1997 to 2006
• Table 224: USA: Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in agricultural uses, 2000 to 2006
• Table 225: World: Details of supply of selected special clays, 2008
• Table 226: USA: Average unit price of bentonite and fuller's earth sold or used by producers, 1990 to 2006
• Table 227: USA: Prices for Wyoming bentonite, 1979 to 2008
• Table 228: USA: Prices for attapulgite, 1993 to 2002
• Table 229: UK: Prices for Wyoming bentonite, 1975 to 2002
• Table 230: UK: Prices for fuller's earth, 1975 to 2002
• Table 231: Europe: Prices for bentonite, 2002 to 2008
• Table 232: India: Prices for bentonite, 2002 to 2008
• Table 233: UK: Comparison of average bentonite import and export values, 1999 to 2007

List of Figures

• Figure 1: World: Estimated consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth by main region and end use, 2007
• Figure 2: World: Production of bentonite by main producing countries, 2007
• Figure 3: World: Production of fuller's earth by main producing countries, 2007
• Figure 4: S&B Industrial Minerals: Bentonite sales by segment, 2007
• Figure 5: Ashapura Minechem: Installed bentonite and attapulgite capacity, 2006/07
• Figure 6: AMCOL: Sales by major product lines, 2007
• Figure 7: Brazil: Consumption of crude bentonite by market, 2006
• Figure 8: Canada: Reported consumption of bentonite by market, 2001 to 2005
• Figure 9: Russia: Estimated consumption of bentonite by federal district, 2006
• Figure 10: Russia: Estimated consumption of bentonite by end use, 2006
• Figure 11: USA: Bentonite sold or used by producers by main applications, 1996 to 2006
• Figure 12: USA: Fuller's earth sold or used by producers by main applications, 1996 to 2006
• Figure 13: USA: Consumption of bentonite and fuller's earth in pet litter, 1996 to 2006
• Figure 14: World: Production of iron castings, 1985 to 2006
• Figure 15: World: Production of steel castings, 1995 to 2006
• Figure 16: USA: Production of iron castings and consumption of bentonite in foundries, 1999 to 2006
• Figure 17: World: Production of iron ore pellets by region, 1998 to 2006
• Figure 18: World: Consumption of finished steel by leading countries, 2000 to 2006
• Figure 19: Selected countries: Trends in per capita consumption of steel, 1999 to 2006
• Figure 20: World: Distribution of certified API 13A bentonite producers, 2006
• Figure 21: World: Average annual drilling rig activity, 1975 to 2007
• Figure 22: USA: Average monthly rig count and consumption of bentonite in drilling muds, 1990 to 2007
• Figure 23: World: Production of wine by region, 1997 to 2006
• Figure 24: USA: Average annual unit prices of bentonite and fuller's earth sold or used by producers, 1990 to 2006