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  HIGH PERFORMANCE ALLOYS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for High Performance Alloys in Metric Tons.The major product segments analyzed are Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, & Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, & Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, & Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 285 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as African Rainbow Minerals Limited, Alcan Inc., Alcoa Howmet Castings, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Allvac Incorporated, Advanced Magnesium Limited, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Allvac Incorporated, Advanced Magnesium Limited, Carpenter Technology Corporation, BASF Catalysts LLC, Eramet Group, Haynes Internationa, Inc., H.C. Starck GmbH, High Performance Alloys, Inc., Magnesium Elektron Incorporated, Olin Brass, Rio Tinto Alcan, Rolled Alloys, Inc., United Company RUSAL, Special Metals Corporation, ThyssenKrupp VDM GmbH, Titanium Metals Corporation, and W.C. Heraeus GmbH & Co KG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1013  PAGES:    925
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  285  MARKET DATA TABLES:   337
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  HIGH PERFORMANCE ALLOYS (Complete Report) Pages : 925   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   Non-Ferrous Alloys.....I-4
Refractory Metal Alloys.....I-4
Platinum Group Metals (PGM).....I-4
Special Alloys & Superalloys.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY197$2250
  1. Overview.....II-16 $400  
   Global Market Outlook & Analysis.....II-1
Diverse Market with Varied Applications.....II-1
Industry Snapshots.....II-1
High Performance Alloys – Significance.....II-1
1$100
   Nonferrous Alloys: Largest High Performance Alloy Segment.....II-2
Development of HPA for Gas Turbine Optimizes Mechanical Properties.....II-2
Escalating Demand from Domestic and Leisure Applications.....II-2
Lightweight Alloys in Demand for Domestic Appliances.....II-2
Factors Influencing the Market.....II-2
Quest for Enhanced Performance and Durability.....II-2
1$100
   Improving Production Techniques.....II-3
Bubbling Demand for Lightweight Alloys in Transportation Sector.....II-3
Developments Galore.....II-3
1$100
   Industry Issues.....II-4
Recycling – An Industry Norm.....II-4
Global Economy Issues.....II-4
Changing Face of Power Generation.....II-4
Deregulation Ploughs in the Potential.....II-4
Pursuit for a Cleaner Globe.....II-4
IP and Patent Issues.....II-4
1$100
   Regulatory Issues.....II-5
Production Technology & Efficiency Improvements.....II-5
High Industry Standards.....II-5
Suppliers Have the Upper Hand.....II-5
Distribution.....II-5
1$100
   User Guidelines.....II-6
1$100
  2. Market & Technology Trends.....II-76 $600  
   Positive Revival Signs in the Aluminum Industry.....II-7
Titanium Dioxide Sales to Grow Impressively in Plastics Segment.....II-7
Global Tantalum Demand to Increase in Near Future.....II-7
Zirconium Dioxide Use to Grow by a Satisfactory Margin.....II-7
Molybdenum Demand Continues to Escalate .....II-7
1$100
   Growing Interest in Metal Alloy Substitutes.....II-8
Industry Consolidations Change Competitive Scenario.....II-8
Metal Honeycomb Catalyst Support Grows Popular.....II-8
1$100
   Dynamic Changes in End Use Applications.....II-9
Growing Need for Corrosion Resistant Alloys.....II-9
Capacity Expansions & Investments – Order of the Day.....II-9
1$100
   Magnesium.....II-10
Cheaper Chinese and CIS Imports Wreak Havoc on Western Magnesium Producers.....II-10
Recycling Trend.....II-10
Improvement in Secondary Magnesium Market.....II-10
1$100
   Magnesium Prices Likely to Spiral.....II-11
Possibility of Sustained, Healthy Growth.....II-11
Molybdenum.....II-11
Molybdenum Demand Continues to Escalate .....II-11
Production Cuts – The Realistic Solution to Oversupply Conditions.....II-11
1$100
   Table 1: Global Imports and Exports of Molybdenum Products (2003) – By Volume (Metric Tons) and Value (US$ Million).....II-12
Tungsten.....II-12
China Creates Uncertainty in the Global Tungsten Market.....II-12
1$400
  3. Industry Structure & Competitive Scenario.....II-135 $900  
   Industry Structure.....II-13
Non-Ferrous Alloy Industry.....II-13
Aluminum.....II-13
Table 2: World Per Capita Consumption of Aluminum by Country: Canada, US, Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, UK, Brazil, China and India (In Kilograms) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-13
1$400
   Table 3: World Aluminum Industry (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Per-Capita Consumption by End Use Segments -Wire Rods, Rolled Products, Extrusions, Castings & Alloys, Foils and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-14
Magnesium and Titanium.....II-14
Refractory Metal Alloys Industry.....II-14
1$400
   Platinum Group Metals Industry.....II-15
Platinum.....II-15
Superalloys Industry.....II-15
1$100
   Nickel Market to Register Price Erosion.....II-16
Table 4: Global Nickel Prices (2003 – 2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-16
Competitive Scenario.....II-16
Non-ferrous Alloys.....II-16
1$400
   Platinum Group Metals.....II-17
Superalloys and Special Alloys.....II-17
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-1821 $1700  
   Definition of High Performance Alloy.....II-18
Standard Alloy vis-à-vis High Performance Alloy.....II-18
Properties of High Performance Alloys.....II-18
The Performer in High Temperature and Pressure.....II-18
High Temperature Resistance.....II-18
1$100
   Low Density and High Strength Properties.....II-19
Table 5: Select Properties of High Performance Metals.....II-19
Types of High Performance Alloys.....II-19
Non-ferrous alloys.....II-19
1$400
   Aluminum.....II-20
Aluminum Alloys – Properties.....II-20
1$100
   Magnesium.....II-21
Common Elements Used in Magnesium Alloys.....II-21
1$100
   Key Magnesium Alloys.....II-22
Table 6: Physical and Chemical Properties of Magnesium Casing Material by Alloy Type – AM60 and AZ91.....II-22
1$400
   Titanium.....II-23
Zirconium.....II-23
1$100
   Properties of Zirconium.....II-24
Zirconium Alloys.....II-24
Hydrogen Content.....II-24
Zirconium Tungstate.....II-24
PSZ Ceramic Material.....II-24
Partially Stabilized Zirconia (PSZ) Ceramic Material.....II-24
1$100
   ZAG Compounds.....II-25
Zirconium/Aluminum Antiperspirant Agents and Compositions.....II-25
Refractory Metal Alloys.....II-25
Molybdenum.....II-25
1$100
   Tungsten.....II-26
Major Tungsten Intermediate Products.....II-26
Ammonium Paratungstate (APT).....II-26
Ferrotungsten.....II-26
Tungsten Metal Powder.....II-26
Tungsten Carbide (WC).....II-26
1$100
   Alloys of Tungsten.....II-27
Columbium (or Niobium).....II-27
1$100
   Tantalum.....II-28
Chemical and Physical Properties of the Metal.....II-28
1$100
   Distinct Properties of Tantalum.....II-29
Corrosion Resistance.....II-29
Good Thermal Conductivity.....II-29
Superior Dielectric Properties.....II-29
Toughness, Durability and, Ductility.....II-29
High Melting Point.....II-29
Alloys of Tantalum.....II-29
Chromium.....II-29
1$100
   Platinum Group Metals.....II-30
Table 7: Select Alloys in the PGM Category with Properties and Application.....II-30
Current and Emerging Applications.....II-30
1$400
   Platinum.....II-31
Properties of Platinum.....II-31
Characteristics of Platinum.....II-31
Palladium.....II-31
1$100
   Rhodium.....II-32
Ruthenium.....II-32
Iridium-.....II-32
Osmium.....II-32
Special Alloys & Superalloys.....II-32
1$100
   Superalloys Types.....II-33
Nickel-based Alloys.....II-33
Nickel.....II-33
Nickel & Nickel Alloys – Properties & Applications.....II-33
1$100
   Table 8: Physical and Chemical Properties of Nickel.....II-34
Types & Uses of Nickel Alloys.....II-34
1$400
   Nickel and Nickel Based Alloys and Superalloys in Greater Detail.....II-35
Nickel-Base Alloys.....II-35
Hastelloy Alloy (Ni-Mo / Ni-Mo-Cr).....II-35
Other Hastelloy Alloy Grades.....II-35
Hastelloy C-22.....II-35
Hastelloy G-30.....II-35
1$100
   Hastelloy H.....II-36
Ni-Mo-Cr-Cu Alloys.....II-36
High-Performance Nickel Superalloys.....II-36
Incoloy Alloy MA 956.....II-36
Incoloy Alloy 903.....II-36
1$100
   Inconel Alloy 617.....II-37
Other Inconel Grades.....II-37
Ni-Cr / Ni-Cr-Fe Superalloys.....II-37
Iron-Nickel-Chromium Alloys (Alloy 800).....II-37
Nickel-chromium-iron alloys (Alloy 600).....II-37
Nickel-Chromium Superalloys.....II-37
1$100
   Cobalt-based Alloys.....II-38
Iron-based Alloys.....II-38
1$100
  5. Raw Materials & Production Process Overview.....II-3919 $1700  
   Non-Ferrous Alloy Metals.....II-39
Aluminum.....II-39
Table 9: World Primary Aluminum by Geographic Region (2002 – 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Production for Africa, North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe and Rest of World- (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39
1$400
   Table 10: World Aluminum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Capacity by Region – Europe, US, Latin America, Asia, Australia/NZ and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40

Table 11: World Bauxite Reserves (2004): Breakdown by Region – Australia, Guinea, Brazil, India, Jamaica and Others (in million tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40
Major Producers of Aluminum.....II-40
Table 12: Leading Producers of Aluminum Worldwide (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Share for Alcoa, Alcan / Pechiney, RUSAL, Norsk Hydro, BHP Billiton and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40
1$400
   Table 13: World Aluminum Consumption by Geographic Region (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Asia-Pacific, Europe, US, Japan, Latin America, Canada and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41

Table 14: World Aluminum Consumption (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Segment –Packaging, Transportation, Construction, Electricity and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41

Table 15: World Aluminum Consumption (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Segment - Electrical, Transport, Consumer Durables, Packaging, Building & Construction, Industrial, and Others for India, US, Argentina and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41
1$400
   Magnesium.....II-42
Table 16: Major Magnesium Sources and Concentrations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-42
1$400
   Table 17: World Primary Magnesium Production Capacity by Geographic Region (2004): Breakdown by Country for China, Canada, United States, Russia, Israel, Ukraine, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Serbia and Montenegro and India (In '000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43

Table 18: World Primary Magnesium Industry: Annual Production Trends (2000 – 2005) (In ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43

Table 19: World Primary Magnesium Industry by Geographic Region (2005 Vs 2004): Annual Production Breakdown by Country for China, Canada, Russia, Israel, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Others (In '000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43
1$400
   Table 20: World Primary Magnesium Shipments (2004): Geographic Breakdown for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America by Area of Use (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44

Table 21: World Secondary Magnesium Production (2005 Vs 2004): Breakdown by Country – United States, Japan, Brazil, and United Kingdom (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44
1$400
   Titanium.....II-45
Table 22: Titanium Reserves Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown by Country for Australia, South Africa, Norway, India, Canada, China, Brazil, United States and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45
1$400
   Table 23: World Titanium Production (2001-2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Ilmenite Concentrate, Natural Rutile Concentrate and Titaniferous Slag (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46

Table 24: World Titanium Industry (2004 Vs 2003): Breakdown of Annual Consumption by Steel and Other Alloys (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46
1$400
   Zirconium.....II-47
General & Chemical Properties.....II-47
1$100
   Table 25: World Zirconium Mine Production by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Australia, South Africa, Ukraine, Brazil, India, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-48
Refractory Metal Alloys.....II-48
Molybdenum.....II-48
1$400
   Table 26: World Molybdenum Mine Production by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Country for the US, Chile, China, Peru, Canada, Mexico, Armenia, Russia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-49
Tungsten.....II-49
1$400
   Niobium (or) Columbium.....II-50
Table 27: World Columbium (Niobium) Mine Production by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Country for Brazil, Canada, Australia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50
Tantalum.....II-50
Mine Production – Global Review.....II-50
1$400
   Table 28: World Mine Production of Tantalum for 2003 and 2004 in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-51
Platinum Group Metals.....II-51
1$400
   Table 29: World Platinum Group Metals Market (2004): Reserves and Reserve Base in Kilograms by Country – South Africa, Russia, United States, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-52
PGM – Increasing Levels of Oversupply.....II-52
1$400
   Table 30: World Platinum Market (2004 & 2005): Mine Production in Kilograms by Country – South Africa, Russia, Canada, United States, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53

Table 31: World Platinum Market (2004 & 2005): Total Supply in Kilograms by Region/Country - South Africa, Russia, North America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53
1$400
   Table 32: World Palladium Supply Sources by Geographic Region (2002-2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for South Africa, Russia, North America, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54

Table 33: World Rhodium Supply Sources (2000-2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Region – South Africa, Russia, North America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54
1$400
   Table 34: Worldwide Rhodium Supply by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown for South Africa, Russia, North America and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55
Superalloys.....II-55
Niobium in Various Hues in the Superalloys Industry.....II-55
1$400
   Nickel – Production Scenario.....II-56
Table 35: Global Finished Nickel Production by Region/Country (2004 – 2006) (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56
1$400
   Table 36: Leading Worldwide Nickel Mine Producers (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Annual Production for Norilsk, Inco, Falconbridge, BHP Billiton, WMC Resources, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57

Table 37: Leading Worldwide Finished Nickel Producers (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Annual Production for Norilsk, Inco, Falconbridge, BHP Billiton, WMC Resources, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57
1$400
  6. End-Use Application Analysis.....II-586 $400  
   High Performance Alloys – Application Chart for Non Ferrous Alloys, Refractory Metal
  Alloys, PGM, and Superalloys.....II-58
1$100
   An Overview of End-Use Application Areas.....II-59
Transportation Applications.....II-59
1$100
   Aerospace Industry.....II-60
Aircraft Industry.....II-60
Shipbuilding Industry.....II-60
Passenger Vehicles.....II-60
1$100
   Industrial Applications.....II-61
Chemical Processing Industry.....II-61
Glass Making Industry.....II-61
Other Industrial Applications.....II-61
1$100
   Power Generation & Supply.....II-62
Nuclear Power Generation Industry.....II-62
Medical Applications.....II-62
1$100
   Domestic and Leisure Applications.....II-63
Military Applications.....II-63
1$100
  7. Application Trends by Alloy Type.....II-6417 $1700  
   Non-Ferrous Alloys.....II-64
Application Chart for Non-Ferrous Alloys – Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and
  Zirconium.....II-64
2$200
   Technological Improvements Bring in New Applications.....II-66
Use of Aluminum as Remelt Increases at Higher Rates.....II-66
Aluminum Casting Alloys.....II-66
Magnesium Containing Aluminum Alloys Used in Three Principal Industries.....II-66
1$100
   Magnesium Alloys in for Greater Usage.....II-67
Titanium Sees Potential in Aircraft and Leisure Uses.....II-67
Titanium & Titanium Alloys – Not Restricted to Aerospace Any More.....II-67
Zirconium Consumption.....II-67
1$100
   Commercialization of SOFC and Nanotechnology to Boost Zirconium Demand.....II-68
Refractory Metal Alloys.....II-68
Table 38: World Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals in the US, the UK, Japan, Asia-Pacific and Latin America Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-68
1$400
   Applications of Tantalum in Alloys.....II-69
Table 39: World Tantalum Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Mill Products, Super Alloys, Metal Cutting and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69
Electronic and Other Uses of Tantalum.....II-69
Table 40: World Capacitor Consumption (2004 Vs 2000): Breakdown by Type – Ceramic (Multilayer), Ceramic (Single Layer), Aluminum, Film, Tantalum, and Others (Units in Billion) - (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69
1$400
   Tantalum Demand Tied to the Fate of Electronics and Aerospace Industries.....II-70
Other Applications of Tantalum Rekindle Potential.....II-70
Tantalum – A Basic Component in Polycrystalline Alloys.....II-70
Tantalum is a Vital Component in Nickel Based Superalloys.....II-70
Alloy Additive.....II-70
1$100
   Niobium-based Alloys.....II-71
Table 41: World Columbium (Niobium) Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Application - Carbon Steels, Superalloys, High Strength Low Alloy Steel, Stainless and Heat Resisting Steel, Alloy Steels, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-71
1$400
   Niobium Nibbles at The Tantalum Market.....II-72
Platinum Group Metals.....II-72
Applications Chart of Platinum Group Metals.....II-72
1$100
   Automotive Industry Drives Platinum Demand.....II-73
Catalytic Converters Fuels Platinum Consumption.....II-73
Table 42: World Platinum Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by End-Use Application – Autocatalyst (net), Jewelry, Electrical, Chemical,Glass, Petroleum and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-73
1$400
   Table 43: World Platinum Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst (net), Jewelry, Electrical, Chemical, Glass, Petroleum and Others for North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-74
Platinum Dazzling in Jewelry Sector.....II-74
Platinum in Fuel Cells.....II-74
1$400
   High Cost of Platinum Seen Delaying Fuel-Cell Use.....II-75
Soaring Prices Dwindle Demand for Palladium.....II-75
Table 44: World Palladium Market by Application Segment (2000-2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Demand for Autocatalyst, Electrical/Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-75
1$400
   Table 45: World Palladium Market by Application Segment (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst, Electrical/Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others for North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-76
Autocatalyst –The Key End-Use Segment of Rhodium.....II-76
Table 46: World Rhodium Market by End-Use Segments (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst (net), Glass, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-76
1$400
   Demand for Ruthenium in Automotive Industry.....II-77
Demand for Ruthenium Plunges.....II-77
Table 47: World Ruthenium Market by Application Area (2002 – 2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Electrochemical, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-77
Iridium Witnesses Demand Slide.....II-77
1$400
   Table 48: World Iridium Market by Application Area (2002 – 2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Electrochemical, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-78
Superalloys and Specialty Alloys.....II-78
Application Chart for Superalloys (Cobalt-based, Iron- based, and
  Nickel-based).....II-78
2$600
   Across the Board Demand Growth for Superalloys.....II-80
Power Sector Spurs Potential for Highly Alloyed Cast Nickel-Based Superalloys.....II-80
1$100
  8. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs.....II-8112 $800  
   Purdue University Develops New Aluminum-Rich Alloy.....II-81
Tokyo Metropolitan University Develops Porous Nickel-Tin Alloy.....II-81
Ames Laboratory Designs New Permanent Magnet Alloy.....II-81
Novel Titanium Alloy from Japanese Inventors.....II-81
Australian Researchers Pioneer Novel Fabrication Process for Titanium Alloy
  Products.....II-81
1$100
   Researchers from France Debut Magnesium Alloy Treating Composition.....II-82
High-Barrier Performance TPE Alloy from GLS Corporation.....II-82
QuantumSphere Develops Novel Nano-Cobalt (QSI-Nano™ Cobalt).....II-82
1$100
   GBC Materials Offers VX Crucibles for Melting High Purity Metals.....II-83
NJC Plans to Develop Advanced Joining Technologies for Titanium Structures.....II-83
Taiwan Researcher Develops Negative Potential Magnesium Alloy.....II-83
Pennsylvania Inventor Devises Continuous Casting Process for Non-Ferrous
  Alloys.....II-83
Marc Alan Develops Silver-Platinum Alloy.....II-83
1$100
   New Jersey Inventors Debut Titanium Alloys Oxidation Protection Coatings.....II-84
Russian Researchers Develop Magnesium Based Alloys.....II-84
Scientists from Japan Devise Work Piece Making Process.....II-84
US Researchers Pioneer Residual Stress Reduction Process for Nickel-Based
  Super-Alloy.....II-84
1$100
   Single Crystal Nickel Based Super-Alloy from US Inventors.....II-85
US Researchers Pioneer Fabrication Process for Nickel-Base Super-Alloy
  Material.....II-85
US Researcher Develops Nickel-Tungsten- Chromium Alloy.....II-85
US Researchers Pioneer Surface Oxidization Method for Zirconium.....II-85
Researcher Develops High-Strength Aluminum Alloy.....II-85
1$100
   France-based Researcher Develops Heat-Treatable Aluminum Alloy.....II-86
German Researcher Develops High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Composite Material.....II-86
US Researchers Develop Novel Method for Bending Magnesium Alloy Tube.....II-86
Japanese Scientists Pioneer Process for Molding Metal Alloys with Low Melting
  Point.....II-86
Inventors from Australia Develop Magnesium Alloy Strip Production Process.....II-86
1$100
   Australian Scientists Develop Creep Resistant Magnesium Alloy.....II-87
US Inventors Introduce Adhesive Compositions.....II-87
US Researchers Develop Aluminum Alloy With High Tensile Strength Properties.....II-87
US-based Researcher Develops Superior Strength Aluminum Alloy.....II-87
1$100
   Japanese Researchers Develop Multilayer Aluminum-Base Alloy Slide Member.....II-88
Japanese Researchers Develop ‘Anodization’ Adaptable Magnesium Alloy.....II-88
Japanese Researchers Develop Aluminum Alloy Suitable for Forging.....II-88
US Inventors Develop Method For Aluminum Alloy Anodized Coating.....II-88
Canadian Researchers Pioneer a Novel Process for Recycling Aluminum Alloy
  Wheels.....II-88
1$100
   New Cost-Effective Technology to Produce Titanium- Aluminide Alloy Powders.....II-89
SPS Technologies Develops New Titanium Alloy.....II-89
Seisin Develops Special Anti-Vibration Alloy .....II-89
Seawater Study Explores New Applications for High-Magnesium Aluminum Alloys.....II-89
TAG Heuer Timepiece Features Liquidmetal Alloy.....II-89
1$100
   Toyota Central R&D Lab Develops Superior Titanium Alloys.....II-90
IMR Develops World’s Highest Strength Magnesium Alloy.....II-90
New Alloy Promises Lower Emissions in High-Performance Engines.....II-90
NASA Develops Stronger Aluminum Alloy.....II-90
1$100
   Titanium Springs Debut on Volkswagen.....II-91
Oxford University’s Spray Cast Technology.....II-91
Surface Reforming Technology for Aluminum Alloys.....II-91
New Creep-Resistant Magnesium Casting Alloys for Engines from GM.....II-91
More Viable Way of Producing Titanium Alloys.....II-91
1$100
   New Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Alloy Substitutes Lead Shots.....II-92
Phoenix Gold Releases Tantrum Amplifier Series.....II-92
1$100
  9. Product Developments/Introductions.....II-935 $500  
   Harvey Titanium Rolls Out Titanium CP-1 Grade 4 and CP-3 Grade 2.....II-93
Harvey Titanium Introduces 6Al-4V ELI.....II-93
Aardvark Polymers Unveils Thermoplastics for Rotational Molding Applications.....II-93
Henan Launches New Transformative Magnesium Alloy.....II-93
Rolled Alloys Launches LDX 2101®.....II-93
1$100
   Advanced Magnesium Technologies Pacts with CAST CRC.....II-94
New Flash Memory Drives with Liquidmetal Alloy.....II-94
Mitsubishi Aluminum Debuts Heat-Resistant Magnesium Alloy.....II-94
Chinese Joint Venture Innovates Eight New Magnesium Alloys for Locomotives.....II-94
Allegheny Technologies Debuts ATI-425 Titanium Alloy.....II-94
1$100
   Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Develops Innovative Alloy .....II-95
Sanyo Special Steel Develops Alloy for Power Transmission Cables.....II-95
AMC Knocks US Market with New Magnesium Alloy.....II-95
New Magnesium HPA from Magnesium Elektron.....II-95
1$100
   GLS Corporation Introduces New HPAs.....II-96
Alcoa Develops New Alloys for Super Jumbo Jetliners.....II-96
Brush Wellman Launches MAX25IC, a High Performance Alloy.....II-96
Showa Denko Introduces ST60 High-Strength Aluminum Alloy.....II-96
Furukawa Electric Develops New Phosphor Bronze Alloys.....II-96
1$100
   Kobe Steel and Takenaka Komuten Roll Out New Zinc-Aluminum Alloy.....II-97
1$100
  10. Recent Industry Activity.....II-9829 $1000  
   Alcoa to Acquire Stakes in Rio Tinto.....II-98
ThyssenKrupp Relocates Nickel Alloy Wire Facility.....II-98
Aubert & Duval Forms Alliance with UKTMP, EADS, Airbus.....II-98
O'Neal Steel Pockets Southern Nickel.....II-98
ArcelorMittal Receives EU Approval for OFZ.....II-98
1$100
   Molymet to Set up Processing Facility.....II-99
Latrobe to Expand Two Plants.....II-99
Sin Chi to Set up Plant in Vietnam.....II-99
Baotou Xinjin and China Direct Invests in New Production Line.....II-99
Olin Corp Sells Nonferrous Metals Business.....II-99
Ulba-China to Distribute Ulba Master Alloys.....II-99
Sentra Takes Over Karat Platinum.....II-99
1$100
   Chinalco Inks Pact with Midas Holding.....II-100
Three Japanese Giants to Set up JV in China.....II-100
Yunhai Special Metals to Expand Subsidiary’s Capacity.....II-100
Vero Veria to Set up Plant in Northern Vietnam.....II-100
UC RUSAL to Form a JV in Venezuela.....II-100
Ferro Alloys to Build New Plant.....II-100
Yutong and Alcoa Enters Partnership.....II-100
1$100
   Aleris to Shut Dickson Aluminum Alloy Plant.....II-101
Dingsheng Aluminium and Alcan to Set up Joint Venture.....II-101
Chinalco Pockets NELA.....II-101
Alcan Builds Aluminum Alloy Facility in Tianjin.....II-101
Mechel to Boost Ferroalloy Business.....II-101
Aleris International to Acquire Wabash Alloys.....II-101
1$100
   Precision Castparts to Buy Caledonian Alloys Group.....II-102
Baoji Titanium to Supply Titanium Products to Boeing.....II-102
ThyssenKrupp VDM USA Merges with Sister Company.....II-102
Allegheny Technologies to Expand Capacities.....II-102
Alcoa Sells Chalco’s Stake.....II-102
Alcoa Opens Flat-Rolled Products Facility in China.....II-102
1$100
   Rio Tinto Acquires Alcan.....II-103
Hindalco Industries Acquires Novelis.....II-103
Allegheny Plans to Raise Production Capacity at its Washington Facility.....II-103
Metal USA Bags US$45.1 Million Contract for Metal and Alloy Supply.....II-103
Cookson Group Plc to Restructure UK Precious Metals Business Operations.....II-103
1$100
   Allegheny Technologies Signs Supply Agreement with Boeing.....II-104
Kobe Steel to Enhance Titanium Production and Upgrade Facilities.....II-104
Noventa Ltd Plans to Join the London Alternative Investment Market.....II-104
China Direct to Acquire Majority Stake in CDI Magnesium and Jinan Wanda.....II-104
ATI Inks Supply Agreement with General Electric Aviation.....II-104
1$100
   ATI to Increase Nickel Based Super-Alloy and Premium Titanium Production.....II-105
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products to Boost Production.....II-105
RUSAL Acquires Majority Stake in Nigeria’s Aluminium Smelter Company.....II-105
EC Approves Merger of RUSAL, Glencore, and SUAL Group.....II-105
1$100
   BASF Takes Over Engelhard.....II-106
RUSAL Purchases Chinese Cathode Plant.....II-106
RUSAL Acquires Aroaima Mining Company of Guyana.....II-106
Titanium Metals Bags Rolls Royce Supply Order.....II-106
1$100
   Aluminum Corporation to Acquire Additional Stake in Lanzhou Aluminum.....II-107
Alcan Agrees to Supply Heavy Gage Aluminum to Transtar.....II-107
ATI to Set Up New High-Grade Titanium Sponge Production Unit.....II-107
Aluminum Corp to Acquire Shandong Aluminum Industry.....II-107
1$100
   H.C.Starck Commissions New Manufacturing Plant.....II-108
Precision Castparts Corp Acquires Special Metals Corp.....II-108
Advanced Magnesium Receives New Order from Walmec, for AM-lite.....II-108
Shanxi Jingmei Alloy to Double Magnesium Alloy Capacity.....II-108
Hydro Becomes 55 % Stakeholder of Slovalco.....II-108
Allegheny Technologies to Expand Albany Plant Capacity.....II-108
1$100
   Hydro and Qatar Petroleum Forms Joint Venture.....II-109
PLANSEE GmbH Becomes PLANSEE SE.....II-109
Kurimoto to Establish New R&D Centre in Osaka.....II-109
Chelyabinsk Forms Special Steels and Alloys Subsidiary.....II-109
Timken Divests Latrobe Steel.....II-109
1$100
   NFC Develops Titanium Half Alloy Tubes.....II-110
Castle Acquires Transtar Metals.....II-110
Texas Pacific Group to Purchase Aleris International.....II-110
Consolidated Foundries Acquires Hitchcock Industries.....II-110
Reliance Pan Pacific Acquires 100% Interest in Everest Metals.....II-110
International Metal Enterprises Purchases Stein Ferroaleciones SA.....II-110
Evraz to Purchase Strategic Mineral Corp.....II-110
LMI Aerospace Purchases Technical Change Associates.....II-110
1$100
   CFI Holdings Acquires Watkins.....II-111
Hindalco Industries Floats Joint Venture with ALMEX.....II-111
Alcoa to Form Soft Alloy Extrusion Joint Venture with Orkla ASA.....II-111
Alcoa Pens Long-Term Contract with Nike to Supply Specialty Aluminum Tubes.....II-111
Alcoa to Restructure Downstream Operations.....II-111
ATI Allegheny Ludlum Supplies Alloys to Wellstream International, Ltd.....II-111
1$100
   Alcan Supplies Sheet Aluminum to Modine Manufacturing Company.....II-112
Quay Magnesium Expands Magnesium Alloy Production Capacity.....II-112
Alcan to Expand Hard Alloy Aluminum Strip Capacity.....II-112
Baotou Plans Capacity Additions to Become the Largest Aluminum Alloy Producer.....II-112
Jiaozuo Wanfang Sets Up a New Aluminum Alloy Bar Production Line.....II-112
1$100
   ATI to Boost Titanium Sponge Production.....II-113
Titanium Metals Corporation Divests Stake in Valtimet SAS.....II-113
Haynes Inks a Conclusive Lon-term Agreement with TIMET.....II-113
Heraeus to Acquire Platinum Business of Fremapi Group.....II-113
Showa Denko to Join Forces with Sumitomo.....II-113
1$100
   NCDEX Bags Distribution Deals.....II-114
Alcan Bags Contract from Boeing.....II-114
Corus Aluminium Forms Alliance on Research and Development.....II-114
Novelis to Shutdown Casting Alloys Facility.....II-114
Chinese Players Break Foreign Monopoly.....II-114
Russian Aluminum Acquires Stake in Solikamsk Magnesium Plant.....II-114
1$100
   ATI Allegheny Ludlum Receives Contract from the University of Pittsburgh-.....II-115
Alcoa Bags Supply Contract from SAMF.....II-115
Magnesium International Pockets License Option from CSIRO.....II-115
RUSAL’s Alliance with Eurasian Seems to Collapse.....II-115
ATI to Boost Production Capacity.....II-115
1$100
   NALCO Receives Approval for Renovation.....II-116
RUSAL Plans New Alumina Plant in India.....II-116
New Magnesium Alloy Plant at Chongqing.....II-116
Quay Magnesium Commissions New Magnesium Alloy Plant in China.....II-116
MagAlloy Becomes MagIndustries.....II-116
Alcan to Invest in New Aluminum Extrusion Plant.....II-116
Novelis to Exit European Aluminum Casting Alloys Market.....II-116
Novelis Divests from Alcan.....II-116
1$100
   RUSAL to Construct New Alumina Plant.....II-117
Olin Opts EIP Metals to Market HPAs.....II-117
RUSAL Acquires Interest in Queensland Alumina Limited.....II-117
Century Aluminum Acquires Nordural Aluminium.....II-117
Alcan Inc Acquires the Remaining Stake in Aluminium Dunkerque.....II-117
Alcan Completes the Acquisition of Pechiney.....II-117
Titanium Intelligence Merges with Alaska Star Minerals LLC .....II-117
1$100
   Luxfer Group Acquires Magnesium Business of Spectrulite Consortium Inc.....II-118
Murray Metals Acquires Ireland Alloys Ltd.....II-118
Howmet Castings Enters into an Agreement with Rolls-Royce.....II-118
Hydro Aluminium AS Sells German Alumina and Bauxite Units.....II-118
BRP Uses NASA's Patented Alloys for Outboard Engines.....II-118
Mytilineos Group in an Acquisition Deal with Alcan.....II-118
1$100
   Bharat Forge Acquires German Aluminium .....II-119
US Magnesium Expands Rowley Facilities.....II-119
W. C. Heraeus Acquires Platecxis .....II-119
Nemak Pacts with DaimlerChrysler.....II-119
Avmin Becomes African Rainbow Minerals.....II-119
Russian Aluminum Sells Ferroalloy Plant.....II-119
Avmin Manufactures High Performance Alloys .....II-119
Pushin Magnesium Starts Magnesium Alloy Production.....II-119
1$100
   Russian Aluminum Constructs New Castings Complex.....II-120
Advanced Magnesium Alloys Acquires Xstrata Magnesium.....II-120
Hydro Magnesium Ties up with Universities for Magnesium Project.....II-120
ThyssenKrupp VDM Readies VIM Furnace to Produce Superalloys.....II-120
1$100
   SUAL and VSMPO-Avisma Jointly Produce Aluminum Alloys.....II-121
Norilsk Nickel of Russia Takes Over US SWC.....II-121
Yellow River Magnesium Constructs Magnesium Ingot Production Line.....II-121
Hydro Aluminium and Talum Sign Aluminum Foundry Alloy Supply Deal.....II-121
Allied Metal Acquires Alabama Aluminum Plant.....II-121
1$100
   Superior Industries International Inks Deal with General Motors.....II-122
Platinum Group Metals and New Millennium Metals Complete Amalgamation.....II-122
Cabot Acquires 100% Stake in Japanese Joint Venture.....II-122
Precision Castparts Acquires Western Australian Specialty Alloys.....II-122
Australasian Gold Mines Buys Controlling Stake in Tantalum Australia.....II-122
1$100
   Kobal Invest Kft Acquires Kobal Kobanyai Konnyufemmu Kft.....II-123
MagAlloy and Stinnes Sign Marketing Agreement.....II-123
Magnesium Elektron Bags Three Long-Term Recycling Contracts.....II-123
Allegheny Technologies Ties up with AvestaPolarit.....II-123
Liquidmetal Technologies Pacts with Cleveland Golf.....II-123
1$100
   Strategic Minerals Corp Sells its Stake in CS Metals of Louisiana LLC.....II-124
OmniSource Corp Expands Division.....II-124
Hydro Magnesium Starts New Plant in China.....II-124
Sumitomo Titanium Expands Japanese Titanium Plant.....II-124
New Molding Capacity for L&P Unit.....II-124
Titanium Metals Corp. Establishes Timet Automotive.....II-124
1$100
   Strategic Minerals and International Specialty Alloys Collaborate.....II-125
Superalloys Firms Renew Sales Pact.....II-125
Teksid Automotive Components Awards Aluminum Contract to Wabash Alloys.....II-125
McDonnell Douglas Corp Wins Cooperative Agreement.....II-125
Vtorichnye Metally i Splavy Inks Pact with Trimet.....II-125
TW Metals Inc Signs Supply and Distribution Agreement.....II-125
1$100
   Sons of Gwalia Enhances Production Capacity.....II-126
Minerva Aluminum Adds Capacity.....II-126
Avocet Sells Bishop, California. Site, Quits US Tungsten Processing.....II-126
1$100
  11. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-1278 $600  
   African Rainbow Minerals Limited (South Africa).....II-127
Alcoa Inc (US).....II-127
Alcoa Howmet Castings (US).....II-127
1$100
   Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (US).....II-128
Allvac Incorporated (US).....II-128
Advanced Magnesium Limited (Australia).....II-128
1$100
   Carpenter Technology Corporation (US).....II-129
BASF Catalysts LLC (US).....II-129
1$100
   Eramet Group (France).....II-130
Haynes International Inc (US).....II-130
H.C. Starck GmbH (Germany).....II-130
1$100
   High Performance Alloys Inc (US).....II-131
Magnesium Elektron Incorporated (UK).....II-131
Olin Brass (US).....II-131
1$100
   Rio Tinto Alcan (Canada).....II-132
Rolled Alloys Inc (US).....II-132
United Company RUSAL (Russia).....II-132
1$100
   Special Metals Corporation (US).....II-133
ThyssenKrupp VDM GmbH (Germany).....II-133
1$100
   Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) (US).....II-134
W.C. Heraeus GmbH & Co KG (Germany).....II-134
1$100
  12. Global Market Perspective.....II-135   
   Table 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1351$400
   Table 50: World Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1361$400
   Table 51: World 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012- (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1371$400
   Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1381$400
   Table 53: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1391$400
   Table 54: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys by Product Segment – Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1401$400
   Table 55: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys by Product Segment – Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1411$400
   Table 56: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1421$400
   Table 57: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1431$400
   Table 58: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1441$400
   Table 59: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1451$400
   Table 60: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1461$400
   Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Magnesium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1471$400
   Table 62: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Magnesium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1481$400
   Table 63: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Magnesium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1491$400
   Table 64: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Titanium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1501$400
   Table 65: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Titanium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1511$400
   Table 66: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Titanium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1521$400
   Table 67: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Zirconium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1531$400
   Table 68: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Zirconium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1541$400
   Table 69: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Zirconium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1551$400
   Table 70: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1561$400
   Table 71: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1571$400
   Table 72: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals by Product Segment – Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1581$400
   Table 73: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals by Product Segment – Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1591$400
   Table 74: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1601$400
   Table 75: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1611$400
   Table 76: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Molybdenum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1621$400
   Table 77: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Molybdenum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1631$400
   Table 78: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Molybdenum) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1641$400
   Table 79: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Tungsten) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1651$400
   Table 80: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Tungsten) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1661$400
   Table 81: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Tungsten) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1671$400
   Table 82: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Columbium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1681$400
   Table 83: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Columbium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1691$400
   Table 84: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Columbium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1701$400
   Table 85: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Tantalum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1711$400
   Table 86: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Tantalum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1721$400
   Table 87: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Tantalum) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1731$400
   Table 88: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1741$400
   Table 89: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1751$400
   Table 90: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals by Product Segment – Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1761$400
   Table 91: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals Product Segment – Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1771$400
   Table 92: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1781$400
   Table 93: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1791$400
   Table 94: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Platinum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1801$400
   Table 95: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Platinum) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1811$400
   Table 96: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Platinum) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1821$400
   Table 97: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Palladium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1831$400
   Table 98: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Palladium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1841$400
   Table 99: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Palladium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1851$400
   Table 100: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Rhodium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1861$400
   Table 101: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Rhodium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1871$400
   Table 102: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Rhodium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1881$400
   Table 103: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Ruthenium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1891$400
   Table 104: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Ruthenium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1901$400
   Table 105: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Ruthenium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1911$400
   Table 106: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Iridium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1921$400
   Table 107: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Iridium) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1931$400
   Table 108: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Iridium) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1941$400
   Table 109: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Alloys & Superalloys by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1951$400
   Table 110: World Long-term Projections for Special Alloys & Super alloys by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1961$400
   Table 111: World 10-Year Perspective for Special Alloys & Superalloys by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1971$400
III. MARKET154$1950
  1. The United States.....III-142 $1725  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
Industry Trends.....III-1
Crisis Hits Secondary Aluminum Alloys Market.....III-1
Columbium Uses in the US.....III-1
Molybdenum Production & Consumption Trends.....III-1
1$75
   Defense and Commercial Aircraft Corner Lion’s Share of Titanium Demand.....III-2
Demand for Titanium and Nickel Alloys Tied to Aerospace and Power Sectors.....III-2
High-Performance Titanium and Nickel Alloys Activities Move Overseas.....III-2
1$75
   Aerospace and Energy Markets – The Major Superalloys Consumers.....III-3
Superalloys Demand Susceptible to Turbulences in End-User Industries.....III-3
Maintains Consistent Growth Amidst Challenges.....III-3
1$75
   Aerospace Still Holds the Key.....III-4
Non-aerospace Uses Expand.....III-4
Connector Industry Springs Potential for High Performance Alloys.....III-4
1$75
   End Use Application Markets.....III-5
Aluminum.....III-5
From Alumina to Automobiles.....III-5
1$75
   Titanium Alloys – End Use Trends.....III-6
Titanium Doldrums Likely to Fall Behind Aerospace.....III-6
Magnesium Alloys.....III-6
Automakers Look Anew at Magnesium Alloys.....III-6
1$75
   Table 112: US Magnesium Market (2004 Vs 2005): Breakdown of Alloy Imports for Consumption from Canada, China, Israel, Norway, United Kingdom, Russia, Mexico, and Others (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
Base Market Scan.....III-7
Aluminum.....III-7
Growing Demand for Aluminum Exports.....III-7
Factors Influencing the Industry.....III-7
Trading.....III-7
Energy.....III-7
1$250
   Environment and Climate Change.....III-8
Recycling.....III-8
Technology.....III-8
Key Statistics.....III-8
Table 113: US Production of Primary Aluminum (2000-2006): Volume in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$250
   Table 114: US Aluminum Shipments (2004): Breakdown by Product Type - Mill Products (Sheet, Plate & Foil; Extruded Products; Electrical Conductor; Other) and Ingot for Castings & Others (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/ Chart).....III-9

Table 115: US Aluminum Market by End-Use Industry for 2004: Percentage Breakdown for Transportation, Containers & Packaging, Construction, Consumer Durables, Machinery & Equipment, Electrical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$250
   Key Aluminum Producers.....III-10
Table 116: US Aluminum Market (2003) – Major Players Ranked by Capacity - Alcoa Inc., Reynolds Metals Co., Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp., Ormet Corp., Northwest Aluminum Corp., Noranda Aluminum Co., Southwire Co., Alcan Aluminum Corp., Columbia Falls Aluminum Co., Century Aluminum Corp., and Vanalco Inc. (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$250
   Table 117: US Aluminum Market: Leading Players in the Beverage Cans Market (2004-2006) – Percentage Share Breakdown by Ball corp., Metal ContainerCorp., Rexam, Crown Cork & Seal, and Coors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 118: US Custom Wheel Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Material Type– Aluminum, Steel, Wire and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$250
   Magnesium.....III-12
Table 119: US Primary Magnesium Consumption (2005 Vs 2006): Breakdown by End-Use Segment – Aluminum Alloys, Castings (Die Castings, Permanent Mold Castings, Sand Castings), Iron & Steel Desulfurization, Wrought Products (Extrusions, Others), Reducing Agent, Cathodic Protection, Chemicals and Others (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$250
   Table 120: US Magnesium Market (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Country for Canada, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 121: US Magnesium Market (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports for Consumption by Country from Canada, China, Russia, Israel and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$250
   Zirconium.....III-14
Table 122: US Production of Milled Zircon and Zirconium Oxide (2000-2004)(Volume in Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Titanium.....III-14
Table 123: US Titanium Market by Leading Players (2004): Breakdown of Annual Production Capacities for Allegheny Technologies Inc., Alta Group (Honeywell), Howmet (Alcoa), RMI Titanium, and Titanium Metals Corp. for Sponge and Ingot (In Metric Tons).....III-14

Table 124: US Titanium Consumption (2003): Breakdown by End-Use Segments – Commercial Aerospace, Military Aerospace, Industrial and Consumer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$250
   Table 125: US Titanium Pigment Shipments (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Industry – Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer; Plastics; Paper; and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
Molybdenum.....III-15
Table 126: US Molybdenum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Application – Machinery, Electrical, Transportation, Chemicals, Oil and Gas and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

Table 127: US Molybdenum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Imports (Molybdenum Ore and Concentrates (Including Roasted and Other Concentrates)) by Country for Chile, Canada, Mexico and Others* (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$250
   Tungsten.....III-16
Table 128: US Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includescorresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
Tantalum.....III-16
Table 129: US Tantalum Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country – Australia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Thailand, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
Platinum Group Metals.....III-16
Table 130: US Platinum Group Metals Market (2003 & 2004): Breakdown of Imports for Consumption for Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium and Iridium (In Kilograms) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$250
   Table 131: US Platinum Group Metals Market (2003 & 2004): Breakdown of Exports for Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
Platinum.....III-17
Table 132: Platinum Market in the US (2000-2004): Mine Production in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 133: Platinum Market in the US (2000-2004): Mine Production in US$ '000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 134: Platinum Market in the US (2001-2004): Imports in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$250
   Table 135: Platinum Market in the US (2004): Imports in Kilograms by Country – South Africa, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Belgium, Canada,Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Jordan, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 136: Platinum Market in the US (2004): Imports in US$ ‘000 by Country – South Africa, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 137: Platinum Market in the US (2001-2004): Exports in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$250
   Table 138: Platinum Market in the US (2004): Exports in Kilograms by Country – Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, Chile, Australia, Brazil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 139: Platinum Market in the United States (2004): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Country – Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 140: US Metal Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Metal Used in Wedding Rings/Bands– Yellow gold, Platinum, White gold, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$250
   Palladium.....III-20
Table 141: US Palladium Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country – Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 142: North American Palladium Market by Application Segment (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst, Electrical/Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
Nickel.....III-20
Table 143: US Nickel Market by End-Use Industry (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Electrical/Electronic Equipment, Transport, Construction/Building, Household Goods, and Other Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$250
   Product Launches.....III-212$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-2310$425
   Key Players.....III-337$375
   B. Market Analytics.....III-40
Table 144: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$250
   Table 145: US Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-411$250
   Table 146: US 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$250
  2. Canada.....III-438 $975  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-43
Outlook.....III-43
Industry Review.....III-43
Aluminum.....III-43
Aluminum Casting, Rolling and Extruding in Canada – Industry Scenario.....III-43
Industry Classification.....III-43
Products Profile.....III-43
Industry Characteristics.....III-43
1$75
   Innovation and Technology.....III-44
Challenges in the Aluminum Industry.....III-44
1$75
   Table 147: Canadian Production of Primary Aluminum (2001-2006): Volume in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45

Table 148: Canadian Aluminum Consumption (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Segments-Transportation, Packaging,Construction, Electricity,and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45

Table 149: Canadian Aluminum Production (2003): Breakdown of Annual Capacity by Leading Producers - Alcan Aluminum Ltd., Canadian Reynolds Metals Co., Aluminiere de Becancour Inc., Alcoa Inc., and Aluminerie Alouette (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$250
   Table 150: Magnesium Production in Canada (2003-2005) (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-46
1$250
   Key Player.....III-471$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-48
Table 151: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$250
   Table 152: Canadian Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-491$250
   Table 153: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$250
  3. Japan.....III-5110 $1075  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-51
Outlook.....III-51
Industry Trends.....III-51
Magnesium.....III-51
Magnesium Recycling – The Trend of the Future.....III-51
Thixo-Casting Process Heightens Demand for Magnesium.....III-51
Scrap Recycling Picks up Momentum.....III-51
1$75
   Magnesium Ups Demand in Automotive and Electronics Sector.....III-52
Table 154: Japanese Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$250
   Platinum Group Metals.....III-53
Japan – The Largest PGM Importer.....III-53
Platinum.....III-53
Table 155: Japanese Platinum Market (2003 & 2004) : Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by End-Use Segments – Autocatalyst (net), Jewelry, Electrical, Chemical, Glass, Petroleum and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$250
   Palladium.....III-54
Table 156: Japanese Palladium Market by Application Segment (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst, Electrical/ Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
Product Launches.....III-54
1$250
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-552$150
   Key Player.....III-571$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-58
Table 157: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$250
   Table 158: Japanese Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-591$250
   Table 159: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$250
  4. Europe.....III-6118 $1425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-61
Europe - A Major Market.....III-61
Competitive Environment.....III-61
Non-Ferrous Alloys.....III-61
1$75
   Market Participants.....III-62
Aluminum.....III-62
Table 160: European Secondary Aluminum Production (2004 Vs 2003): Breakdown by Country – Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Austria, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$250
   Magnesium.....III-63
Titanium.....III-63
Zirconium.....III-63
Platinum Group Metals.....III-63
Table 161: Leading Platinum Group Metal Refiners in Europe (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Catalytic Converter Sales by Johnson Matthey, Engelhard Corporation, Degussa, Heraeus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$250
   Superalloys and Special Alloys.....III-64 1$75
   Table 162: Leading Players in the European Superalloys Market (2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by ThyssenKrupp VDM, Vereinigte Deutsche Nickel-Werke, Special Metals / Inco International, Allegheny Teledyne / Special Melted Products, Howmet, Haynes International, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
Market Dynamics.....III-65
Consumption Dominated by Technologically Advanced Countries.....III-65
Production Centered in Low Cost Destinations.....III-65
1$250
   Aluminum Production Drifting Out of Europe.....III-66
Bigger the Transport Sector – Higher the Demand for High Performance
  Materials.....III-66
Airbus Creates Opportunities for High Performance Materials.....III-66
Magnesium Alloys in Car Making – Growing Application.....III-66
Palladium Scores over Platinum for Catalytic Converters.....III-66
1$75
   Titanium Market Set to Recover in 2004.....III-67
Technology Trends At a Glance.....III-67
1$75
   Industry Issues.....III-68
Fabrication Technology Improves by the Day.....III-68
Recycling – A Feasible Solution.....III-68
1$75
   End Use Application Market Overview.....III-69
Table 163: European High Performance Alloys Market (2003 Vs 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segments – Industrial, Transportation, Domestic, Power Generation & Distribution, Medical, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
Non-Ferrous Alloys.....III-69
Table 164: Non-Ferrous Alloys Market in Europe (2003 Vs 2005): Volume Sales Ranked by End Use Segments –Industrial, Transportation, Domestic, Power Generation & Distribution, Medical, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$250
   Refractory Metal Alloys.....III-70
Table 165: European Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
Platinum Group Metals.....III-70
Table 166: Platinum Group Metals Market in Europe (2005 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Metal – Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$250
   Table 167: Platinum Group Metals Consumption in Europe (2005 Vs 2003): Breakdown by End Use Segment Transportation, Industrial, Domestic, Medical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
Platinum.....III-71
Palladium.....III-71
1$250
   Rhodium.....III-72
Table 168: European Rhodium Sales (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End-Use Segment – Autocatalyst/Catalytic Converter, Glass, Chemical, Electrical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
Ruthenium.....III-72
Table 169: European Ruthenium Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment – Electrical, Process Catalysts,Electrochemical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
Iridium.....III-72
1$250
   Table 170: European Iridium Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment – Electrochemical, Process Catalysts, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73
Superalloys.....III-73
Power Generation.....III-73
Table 171: European Special Alloys & Superalloys Market (2003 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment –Industrial, Power, Transportation, Domestic,Medical, and Others (In Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73
1$250
   B. Market Analytics.....III-74
Table 172: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74

Table 173: European Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$250
   Table 174: European Current and Future Market Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-751$250
   Table 175: European Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-761$250
   Table 176: European 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-771$250
   Table 177: European 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and SpecialAlloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$250
  4a. France.....III-795 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-79
Outlook.....III-79
Overview of Aluminum Market.....III-79
Key Players.....III-79
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-801$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-81
Table 178: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$250
   Table 179: French Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-821$250
   Table 180: French 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83
1$250
  4b. Germany.....III-846 $825  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-84
Outlook.....III-84
Overview of Aluminum Market.....III-84
Table 181: German Aluminum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Industry – Transport, Building & Construction, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Iron & Steel, Domestic Equipment and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-84
1$250
   Key Players.....III-852$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-87
Table 182: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87
1$250
   Table 183: German Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-881$250
   Table 184: German 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-89
1$250
  4c. Italy.....III-904 $600  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-90
Outlook.....III-90
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-90
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-91
Table 185: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91
1$250
   Table 186: Italian Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-921$250
   Table 187: Italian 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
1$250
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-947 $850  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-94
Outlook.....III-94
Competitive Picture of the Tungsten Market.....III-94
Table 188: UK Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-94
Key Players.....III-94
1$250
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-953$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-98
Table 189: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment- Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98
1$250
   Table 190: UK Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-991$250
   Table 191: UK 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-100
1$250
  4e. Spain.....III-1013 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-101
Outlook.....III-101
B. Market Analytics.....III-101
Table 192: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-101
1$250
   Table 193: Spanish Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non- Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1021$250
   Table 194: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart).....III-103
1$250
  4f. Russia.....III-1049 $975  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-104
Outlook.....III-104
Industry Trends.....III-104
Aluminum.....III-104
Russian Aluminum Industry Digs Its Own Grave.....III-104
Perennial Shortage of Raw Materials.....III-104
1$75
   The Emergence of Large Integrated Holdings.....III-105
Rise in Number of Melting Facilities.....III-105
Titanium.....III-105
Titanium Consumption in Aircraft Set to Skyrocket.....III-105
1$75
   Platinum.....III-106
Table 195: Leading Companies in the Russian Platinum Market (2003): Mine Production in '000 Ounces - Norilsk, Amur Artel, KGD, and Urals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-106
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-106
3$550
   Key Player.....III-1091$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-110
Table 196: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-110
1$250
   Table 197: Russian Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non- Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1111$250
   Table 198: Russian 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-112
1$250
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-1135 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-113
Outlook.....III-113
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-113
1$75
   Key Players.....III-1141$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-115
Table 199: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-115
1$250
   Table 200: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1161$250
   Table 201: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-117
1$250
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-11827 $1575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-118
Outlook.....III-118
Platinum Group Metals.....III-118
End Use Application Trends.....III-118
Australia.....III-118
An Overview of Aluminum Market.....III-118
1$75
   Australia – An Emerging Magnesium Producer.....III-119
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-119
2$150
   Review of Key Players.....III-121
China.....III-121
Industry Trends.....III-121
Aluminum.....III-121
China – The Emerging Leader.....III-121
1$75
   Problems Galore.....III-122
Taxation Regime Dents Exports.....III-122
Prices Look Up.....III-122
1$75
   Production and Consumption Compete Head On.....III-123
Consolidation Picks Up Momentum.....III-123
Outlook.....III-123
1$75
   Table 202: Chinese Aluminum Industry (2004) – Production Capacity by Type – Secondary Aluminum, Aluminum Oxide and Electrolytic Aluminum (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-124

Table 203: China's Production of Primary Aluminum (2001:2004): Volume in 000 Metric Tons. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-124

Table 204: Chinese Aluminum Market by End-Use Sector for 2004: Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Building and Construction, Transportation, Electrical, Consumer Durables, Machinery & Equipment, Packaging and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-124
Magnesium.....III-124
China – Dominates the Global Magnesium Industry.....III-124
1$250
   China Better Off with Thermal Reduction Process.....III-125
Foreign Investors Show Interest in China’s Ningxia.....III-125
Titanium.....III-125
Titanium Demand in China Burgeoning.....III-125
Molybdenum.....III-125
China – the Second Largest Mo Producer.....III-125
1$75
   Tungsten.....III-126
Table 205: Tungsten Market in China (2004): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Segments – Hardmetals (Cemented Carbides), Steels/ Super alloys, Mill Products, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-126
Regulatory Authority for Tungsten in China.....III-126
1$250
   Nickel.....III-127
Table 206: Production of Nickel in China (2003 – 2005) (In ‘000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-127

Table 207: Chinese Nickel Imports (2000 – 2004) (In ‘000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-127
Platinum.....III-127
1$250
   Table 208: Platinum Market in China (2005): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Application - Jewelry and Others.....III-128
Product Launch.....III-128
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-128
4$675
   Key Player.....III-1321$75
   Taiwan.....III-133
Magnesium Alloy.....III-133
Magnesium Alloy Production Bolstered by Spiraling Demand for Notebook.....III-133
Taiwan to Emerge as Largest Magnesium Alloy Market.....III-133
Taiwan to Replace Japan in Magnesium Alloy Usage for Handset.....III-133
Competitive Landscape.....III-133
A Comparison of Leading Players in Taiwanese Magnesium Alloy Products
  Market.....III-133
1$75
   India.....III-134
Aluminum.....III-134
An Overview.....III-134
Industry Background.....III-134
Bauxite Available Aplenty.....III-134
1$75
   Industry Structure.....III-135
Table 209: Aluminum Production in India (2001-2003): Breakdown by Major Manufacturer- Nalco, Balco, Hindalco, Indal, and Malco (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)......III-135

Table 210: Aluminum Consumption in India (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Product Type – Wire Rods, Rolled Products, Extrusions, Castings & Alloys, Foils, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-135
1$250
   Table 211: Semi-Fabricated Aluminum Market in India (2005 & 2010) – Annual Production Capacity for Product Type -Sheet, Wire Rods, Extrusions, Forging, Foil, and Others (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-136
Manufacturing and Technical Process.....III-136
Table 212: Aluminum Consumption in India (2004) – Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Segment – Electrical, Transport, Consumer Durables, Packaging Construction, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-136
Raw Material Review.....III-136
1$250
   Competitive Analysis.....III-137
Major Players in the Indian Aluminum Industry.....III-137
1$75
   Key Challenges.....III-138
Growth in Industrial Production / User Industries.....III-138
Power Availability.....III-138
Duty Structure.....III-138
Outlook.....III-138
Magnesium.....III-138
1$75
   Table 213: Indian Magnesite Market (2000-2005): Production in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-139
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-139
2$375
   Rest of Asia-Pacific.....III-141
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-141
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-142
Table 214: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys - by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-142
1$250
   Table 215: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1431$250
   Table 216: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-144
1$250
  6. Middle East & Africa.....III-1455 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-145
Outlook.....III-145
South Africa.....III-145
Platinum Production Scales New Heights.....III-145
Leading Platinum Producing Companies in South Africa.....III-145
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-145
1$75
   Key Player.....III-1461$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-147
Table 217: Middle East & African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys- by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-147
1$250
   Table 218: Middle East & Africa Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1481$250
   Table 219: Middle East & African 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-149
1$250
  7. Latin America.....III-1505 $775  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-150
Outlook.....III-150
An Overview of Brazilian Aluminum Market.....III-150
Table 220: Leading Aluminum Producers in Brazil (2003 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Albras, CBA, Alcoa, BHP Billiton, Alcan, and Valesul (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-150
1$250
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1511$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-152
Table 221: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys - by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-152
1$250
   Table 222: Latin American Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1531$250
   Table 223: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non- Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), PlatinumGroup Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1541$250
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 542$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 285 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 333)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 115
Canada                             38
Japan                              13
Europe                             95
     France                         7
     Germany                       13
     The United Kingdom            30
     Italy                          9
     Spain                          2
     Russia                        11
     Rest of Europe                23
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     48
Middle East                         2
Latin America                       6
Africa                             16
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