Mineral Sands Mining and Processing Gains Ground Globally

NEW DELHI--January 15, 2025--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Formed alongside riverbeds, beaches and coastal dunes due to strong wind-water activity, mineral sands are sedimentary deposits that have high concentrations of heavy mineral particles. These sands host a rich array of valuable minerals such as zirconium, ilmenite, titanium and rutile, among others, that find application in almost every sector, ranging from ceramics and plastics to refractory materials and foundries. Serving as a backbone for various industries, mineral sands mining and processing is a crucial process that stands significant globally. Industrial Info tracking 88 active capital-spending projects globally, worth about US$6 billion, that are geared toward mineral sands mining and processing.