Antimony and Antimony Trioxide

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Availability of Antimony
• Compounds of Antimony
• Properties

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview

• Market Trends and Issues
• Flame-Retardants Foster Antimony Growth
• New Ventures to Boost Antimony Production
• China - Largest Producer of Antimony
• Environmental Apprehensions
• Current and Future Analysis

2. Product Overview & Trends

• Antimony Definition
• Availability of Antimony
• Compounds of Antimony
• Properties
• Source
• Substitutes
• Product Trends
• Antimony Trioxide
• Applications of Antimony and Antimony Trioxide

3. Antimony: Major End-Use Segments

• Flame Retardant Applications
• Paints
• Paper
• Textiles
• Metallurgical Applications
• Non-Metallurgical Applications
• Chemical Intermediate Applications
• Catalytic Applications
• Technological Applications
• Other Applications

4. Environmental and Health Issues

• Sources of Antimony Exposure
• Major Ill Effects

5. Regulatory Framework

• Regulations

6. Recent Industry Activity

• Gold Crest Mines Inks Agreement with Bradley Mining Company
• Nihon Seiko to Enhance Antimony Compounds Production Capacity
• Global Minerals to Set Up a JV to Develop Strieborna Mine
• US Antimony Obtains Antimony-Silver Mining Permit in Mexico
• U. S. Antimony Boosts Antimony Output
  • MCC to Develop Hunan Antimony and Tungsten Resource
  • Nihon Seiko Co. to Procure Antimony from Australia
  • Adroit to Enhance Antimony Exploration and Development Efforts
  • US Antimony Acquires Remaining Stake in Mexican Plant
  • Comsup Purchases Outstanding Stake in Tajik Plant
  • AGD Mining Bags Supply Contract from Zhongnan
  • Antimonio de Mexico Obtains Clearance to Begin Production at Coahuila Plant
  • Clariant Introduces Three New Flame Retardant Agents
  • Crompton Merges with Great Lakes Chemical Corporation
  • Albemarle in Alliance with China Antimony Chemicals
  • Guizhou Xiangyun Chemical Materials Starts Business Operations
  • GLCC Laurel Merges Antimony Trioxide Production Unit with Reynosa Plant
  • Albemarle and China Antimony Enter into Marketing Deal

7. Focus on Select Global Players

• Chemtura Corporation (USA)
• Gredmann Group (Taiwan)
• Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd. (China)
• Metorex Ltd. (South Africa)
• Nanning Antimony Product Factory (China)
• SICA S.A. (France)
• United States Antimony Corporation (USA)

8. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony by Geographic Region - China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
• Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Antimony by Geographic Region - China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
• Table 3: World Historic Review for Antimony by Geographic Region - China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
• Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Antimony by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume for China, South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Krygyzstan, Tajikistan, and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. China

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Chinese Exports Hit US Market
  • Regulatory Environment
  • Chinese Government Issues Regulations to Standardize Mining Operations
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Chenyan Smelting Ltd.
  • China Antimony Chemicals Co., Ltd.
  • Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd.
  • Nanning Antimony Product Factory
  • Shenyang Huachang Antimony Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Yiyang City Huachang Antimony Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Xikuangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd.
  • Zhazixi Antimony Mine of Anhua Hunan China
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 5: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 6: Chinese Long-term Projections for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 7: Chinese Historic Review for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

2. South Africa

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Metorex Ltd - A Major Player.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 8: South African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 9: South African Long-term Projections for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 10: South African Historic Review for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

3. Bolivia

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • New Profit Tax Regulations for the Bolivian Mining Industry
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 11: Bolivian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 12: Bolivian Long-term Projections for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 13: Bolivian Historic Review for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

4. Russia

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • Voyager Group - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 14: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 15: Russian Long-term Projections for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 16: Russian Historic Review for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

5. Kyrgyzstan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current And Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 17: Kyrgyz Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 18: Kyrgyz Long-term Projections for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 19: Kyrgyz Historic Review for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

6. Tajikistan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current And Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Strategic Corporate Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 20: Tajik Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 21: Tajik Long-term Projections for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 22: Tajik Historic Review for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

7. Rest of World

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current and Future Analysis
  • The United States
  • Market Overview
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Chemtura Corporation (USA)
  • Gredmann Group (Taiwan)
  • SICA S.A. (France)
  • United States Antimony Corporation (USA)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 23: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 24: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)
  • Table 25: Rest of World Historic Review for Antimony with Annual Mine Production in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graphs/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE