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HIGH PERFORMANCE ALLOYS - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for High Performance Alloys in Metric Tons by the following product segments: 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 estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. A seven-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 283 companies including many key and niche players such as Advanced Magnesium Limited, African Rainbow Minerals Limited, Alcan Inc., Alcoa Howmet Castings, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, ATI Allvac Incorporated, BASF Catalysts LLC, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Group of Companies Precious Metals Of Urals, 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 Plc, Special Metals Corporation, ThyssenKrupp VDM GmbH, Titanium Metals Corporation, W.C. Heraeus GmbH & Co KG, and Xstrata Alloys. 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
Price : $4500
Companies : 283
Pages : 827
Date : October 2010
Market Data Tables : 236

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

  HIGH PERFORMANCE ALLOYS (Complete Report) Pages : 827   | $4500
 
  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS.......14 $295  
   Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
  
   Non-Ferrous Alloys.......4
Refractory Metal Alloys.......4
Platinum Group Metals (PGM).......4
Special Alloys & Superalloys.......4
  
  2. OVERVIEW........510 $950  
   Global Market Outlook & Analysis........5
Current Market Scenario........5
1$100
   Nonferrous Alloys: Largest High Performance Alloy Segment........6
Testing Times for the High-Performance Alloys Market........6
Recession Derails Global Aluminum Industry........6
1$100
   Recovery on the Cards - 2010 Onwards ........71$100
   Improving Production Techniques........8
Quest for Enhanced Performance and Durability........8
Developments Galore........8
Development of HPA for Gas Turbine Optimizes Mechanical Properties........8
1$100
   Noteworthy Trends, Growth Drivers & Issues........9
Escalating Demand from Domestic and Leisure Applications........9
Growing Need for Corrosion Resistant Alloys........9
Surging Demand for Lightweight Alloys in Domestic Appliances & Transportation
  Sector........9
1$100
   Growing Interest in Metal Alloy Substitutes........10
Metal Honeycomb Catalyst Support Grows Popular........10
1$100
   Industry Issues........11
Recycling – An Industry Norm........11
Global Economy Issues........11
Changing Face of Power Generation........11
Deregulation Ploughs in the Potential........11
Pursuit for a Cleaner Globe........11
1$100
   IP and Patent Issues........12
Regulatory Issues........12
Production Technology & Efficiency Improvements........12
1$100
   High Industry Standards........13
Suppliers Have the Upper Hand........13
Distribution........13
User Guidelines........13
Capacity Expansions & Investments – Order of the Day........13
2$200
  3. REVIEW OF PRODUCT MARKETS........1531 $3950  
   Non-Ferrous Alloy Metals........15
Aluminum........15
US and Western European Aluminum Smelters Scurry to Invest in Low Cost
  Regions........15
2$200
   Key Statistics........17
Table 1: The Global Market For Primary Aluminum: Breakdown of Demand (In Thousand Tons) By Geographic Location (Country/Region) For the Years 2006 & 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........17

Table 2: The Global Market for Aluminum: Breakdown of Capacity, Production (In Thousand Tons) and Utilization Rate (In Percentage) By Geographic Location (Country/Region) For the Years 2008 and 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........17
1$350
   Table 3: The Global Market for Alumina (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume by Leading Manufacturers - UC RUSAL, Chalco, Alcoa, Rio Tinto Alcan, Alumina Ltd, BHP Billiton, Vale, Weiqiao, Chiping Xinfa, Hydro Aluminium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........18

Table 4: The Global Market for Primary Aluminum (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Volume by Leading Manufacturers - UC RUSAL, Rio Tinto Alcan, Alcoa, Chalco, Hydro, BHP Billiton, Dubal, Aluminium Bahrain, Century, China Power Inv. Corp, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........18
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   Table 5: The Global Market For Primary Aluminum (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption By Geographic Region – Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and Oceania. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........19

Table 6: The Global Market For Primary Aluminum (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production By Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........19

Table 7: The Global Aluminum Flat Role Products Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production By Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........19
1$350
   Table 8: The Global Aluminum Extrusion Products Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production By Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........20

Table 9: 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)........20
Key Historic Statistics........20
Table 10: 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)........20
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   Table 11: World Primary Aluminum Market 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)........21

Table 12: 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)........21
1$350
   Table 13: World Bauxite Reserves (2004): Breakdown by Region – Australia, Guinea, Brazil, India, Jamaica and Others (in million tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........22
Major Producers of Aluminum........22
Table 14: Leading Producers of Aluminum Worldwide (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume for Alcoa, Alcan / Pechiney, RUSAL, Norsk Hydro, BHP Billiton and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........22

Table 15: 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)........22
1$350
   Table 16: World Aluminum Consumption (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Segment – Packaging, Transportation, Construction, Electricity and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........23

Table 17: 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)........23
1$350
   Magnesium........24
Table 18: Major Magnesium Sources and Concentrations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........24
1$350
   Cheaper Chinese and CIS Imports Wreak Havoc on Western Magnesium Producers........25
Recycling Trend........25
Improvement in Secondary Magnesium Market........25
Magnesium Prices Likely to Spiral........25
Possibility of Sustained, Healthy Growth........25
1$100
   Key Historic Statistics........26
Table 19: 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)........26

Table 20: World Primary Magnesium Industry: Annual Production Trends (2000 – 2005) (In ‘000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........26
1$350
   Table 21: 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)........27

Table 22: 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)........27
1$350
   Table 23: World Secondary Magnesium Production (2005 Vs 2004): Breakdown by Country – United States, Japan, Brazil, and United Kingdom (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........28
Titanium........28
Table 24: Titanium Reserves Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown by Country for Australia, South Africa, Norway, India, Canada, China, Brazil, United States and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........28
1$350
   Key Historic Statistics........29
Table 25: World Titanium Production (2001-2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Ilmenite Concentrate, Natural Rutile Concentrate and Titaniferous Slag (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........29

Table 26: World Titanium Industry (2004 Vs 2003): Breakdown of Annual Consumption by Steel and Other Alloys (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........29
1$350
   Magnesium and Titanium........30
Zirconium........30
General & Chemical Properties........30
1$100
   Table 27: 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)........311$350
   Zirconium Dioxide Use to Grow by a Satisfactory Margin........32
Refractory Metals Alloy Metals........32
Molybdenum........32
1$100
   Table 28: Historic Review of World Molybdenum Mine Production by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Country for the US, Chile, China, Peru, Canada, Mexico, Armenia, Russia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........33
Molybdenum Demand Continues to Escalate ........33
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   Production Cuts – The Realistic Solution to Oversupply Conditions........34
Table 29: Global Imports and Exports of Molybdenum Products (2003) – by Volume (Metric Tons) and Value (US$ Million)........34
Tungsten........34
China Creates Uncertainty in the Global Tungsten Market........34
1$350
   Niobium (or) Columbium........35
Table 30: Historic Review of 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)........35
1$350
   Tantalum........36
Global Tantalum Demand to Increase in Near Future........36
Mine Production – Global Review........36
Table 31: World Mine Production of Tantalum for 2003 and 2004 in Metric Tons Platinum Group Metals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........36
1$350
   Platinum Group Metals........37 1$100
   Table 32: Global 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)........38
PGM – Increasing Levels of Oversupply........38
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   Platinum – A Special Focus........39
Table 33: World Platinum Market (2004 & 2005): Mine Production in Kilograms by Country – South Africa, Russia, Canada, United States, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........39

Table 34: World Platinum Market (2004 & 2005): Total Supply in Kilograms by Region/Country - South Africa, Russia, North America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........39
1$350
   Table 35: World Palladium Supply Sources by Geographic Region (2002-2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for South Africa, Russia, North America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........40

Table 36: World Rhodium Supply Sources (2000-2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Region – South Africa, Russia, North America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........40
1$350
   Table 37: Worldwide Rhodium Supply by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown for South Africa, Russia, North America and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........41
Super alloys........41
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   Super alloys and Special Alloys – Production Perspective........42
Niobium in Various Hues in the Super alloys Industry........42
1$100
   Nickel – Production Scenario........43
Nickel Market to Register Price Erosion........43
Table 38: Global Nickel Prices (2003 – 2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........43
1$350
   Table 39: World Finished Nickel Production by Region/Country (2004 – 2006) (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........441$350
   Table 40: 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)........45

Table 41: 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)........45
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  4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW........4623 $1950  
   Definition of High Performance Alloy........46
Standard Alloy vis-à-vis High Performance Alloy........46
Properties of High Performance Alloys........46
The Performer in High Temperature and Pressure........46
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   High Temperature Resistance........47
Low Density and High Strength Properties........47
Table 42: Select Properties of High Performance Metals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........47
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   Types of High Performance Alloys........48
Non-Ferrous Alloys........48
Aluminum........48
1$100
   Aluminum Alloys – Properties........49
Magnesium........49
1$100
   Common Elements Used in Magnesium Alloys........501$100
   Key Magnesium Alloys........51
Table 43: Physical and Chemical Properties of Magnesium Casing Material by Alloy Type – AM60 and AZ91........51
1$350
   Titanium........52
Zirconium........52
1$100
   Properties of Zirconium........53
Zirconium Alloys........53
Hydrogen Content........53
Zirconium Tungstate........53
PSZ Ceramic Material........53
Partially Stabilized Zirconia (PSZ) Ceramic Material........53
ZAG Compounds........53
Zirconium/Aluminum Antiperspirant Agents and Compositions........53
1$100
   Refractory Metals........54
Molybdenum........54
Tungsten........54
1$100
   Major Tungsten Intermediate Products........55
Ammonium Paratungstate (APT)........55
Ferrotungsten........55
Tungsten Metal Powder........55
Tungsten Carbide (WC)........55
1$100
   Alloys of Tungsten........56
Columbium (or Niobium)........56
1$100
   Tantalum........57
Chemical and Physical Properties of the Metal........57
1$100
   Distinct Properties of Tantalum........58
Corrosion Resistance........58
Good Thermal Conductivity........58
Superior Dielectric Properties........58
Toughness, Durability and, Ductility........58
High Melting Point........58
Alloys of Tantalum........58
1$100
   Chromium........59
Platinum Group Metals........59
Table 44: Select Alloys in the PGM Category with Properties and Application........59
Current and Emerging Applications........59
1$350
   Platinum........60
Properties of Platinum........60
Characteristics of Platinum........60
1$100
   Palladium........61
Rhodium........61
Ruthenium........61
Iridium........61
Osmium........61
1$100
   Special Alloys & Super Alloys........62
Super Alloy Types........62
Nickel-based Alloys........62
Nickel........62
1$100
   Nickel & Nickel Alloys – Properties & Applications........63
Table 45: Physical and Chemical Properties of Nickel........63
1$350
   Types & Uses of Nickel Alloys........64
Nickel and Nickel Based Alloys and Super alloys in Greater Detail........64
Nickel-Base Alloys........64
Hastelloy Alloy (Ni-Mo / Ni-Mo-Cr)........64
1$100
   Other Hastelloy Alloy Grades........65
Hastelloy C-22........65
Hastelloy G-30........65
Hastelloy H........65
Ni-Mo-Cr-Cu Alloys........65
High-Performance Nickel Super alloys........65
1$100
   Incoloy Alloy MA 956........66
Incoloy Alloy 903........66
Inconel Alloy 617........66
Other Inconel Grades........66
1$100
   Ni-Cr / Ni-Cr-Fe Super alloys........67
Iron-Nickel-Chromium Alloys (Alloy 800)........67
Nickel-chromium-iron alloys (Alloy 600)........67
Nickel-Chromium Super alloys........67
Cobalt-based Alloys........67
1$100
   Iron-based Alloys........68
1$100
  5. END-USE APPLICATION ANALYSIS........6925 $2950  
   High Performance Alloys – Application Chart for Non-Ferrous Alloys, Refractory Metal
  Alloys, PGM, and Super alloys........69
1$100
   An Overview of End-Use Application Areas........70
Transportation Applications........70
1$100
   Aerospace Industry........71
Aircraft Industry........71
Shipbuilding Industry........71
1$100
   Passenger Vehicles........72
Industrial Applications........72
Chemical Processing Industry........72
Glass Making Industry........72
1$100
   Other Industrial Applications........73
Power Generation & Supply........73
Nuclear Power Generation Industry........73
Medical Applications........73
1$100
   Domestic and Leisure Applications........741$100
   Military Applications........75
Application Trends by Alloy Type........75
Non-Ferrous Alloys........75
Application Chart for Non-Ferrous Alloys – Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and
  Zirconium........75
2$200
   Technological Improvements Bring in New Applications........77
Use of Aluminum as Remelt Increases at Higher Rates........77
1$100
   Aluminum Casting Alloys........78
Magnesium Containing Aluminum Alloys Used in Three Principal Industries........78
Magnesium Alloys in for Greater Usage........78
Titanium Sees Potential in Aircraft and Leisure Uses........78
Titanium & Titanium Alloys – Not Restricted to Aerospace Any More........78
1$100
   Zirconium Consumption........79
Commercialization of SOFC and Nanotechnology to Boost Zirconium Demand........79
1$100
   Refractory Metal Alloys........80
Table 46: World Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Super alloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals in the US, the UK, Japan, Asia- Pacific and Latin America Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........80
Applications of Tantalum in Alloys........80
Table 47: World Tantalum Market by End-Use Segment (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Mill Products, Metal Cutting, Super Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........80
1$350
   Electronic and Other Uses of Tantalum........81
Table 48: 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)........81
Tantalum Demand Tied to the Fate of Electronics and Aerospace Industries........81
1$350
   Other Applications of Tantalum Rekindle Potential........82
Tantalum – A Basic Component in Polycrystalline Alloys........82
Tantalum is a Vital Component in Nickel Based Super alloys........82
Alloy Additive........82
Niobium-based Alloys........82
1$100
   Table 49: World Columbium (Niobium) Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Application - Carbon Steels, Super alloys, High Strength Low Alloy Steel, Stainless and Heat Resisting Steel, Alloy Steels, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........83
Niobium Nibbles at The Tantalum Market........83
1$350
   Platinum Group Metals........84
Applications Chart of Platinum Group Metals........84
Automotive Industry Drives Platinum Demand........84
1$100
   Catalytic Converters Fuels Platinum Consumption........85
Table 50: 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)........85
1$350
   Table 51: 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)........86
Platinum Dazzling in Jewelry Sector........86
Platinum in Fuel Cells........86
1$350
   High Cost of Platinum Seen Delaying Fuel-Cell Use........87
Soaring Prices Dwindle Demand for Palladium........87
Table 52: 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)........87
1$350
   Table 53: 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)........881$350
   Autocatalyst –The Key End-Use Segment of Rhodium........89
Table 54: 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)........89
Demand for Ruthenium in Automotive Industry........89
Demand for Ruthenium Plunges........89
1$350
   Table 55: World Ruthenium Market by Application Area (2004 & 2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Electrochemical, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........90
Iridium Witnesses Demand Slide........90
1$350
   Table 56: World Iridium Market by Application Area (2004 & 2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Electrochemical, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........91
Super alloys and Specialty Alloys........91
Application Chart for Super alloys (Cobalt-based, Iron-based, and Nickel-based)........91
1$350
   Across the Board Demand Growth for Super alloys........921$100
   Power Sector Spurs Potential for Highly Alloyed Cast Nickel-Based Superalloys........93
1$100
  6. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS/ BREAKTHROUGHS........9413 $950  
   Purdue University Develops New Aluminum-Rich Alloy........94
Tokyo Metropolitan University Develops Porous Nickel-Tin Alloy........94
Ames Laboratory Designs New Permanent Magnet Alloy........94
Novel Titanium Alloy from Japanese Inventors........94
1$100
   Australian Researchers Pioneer Novel Fabrication Process for Titanium Alloy
  Products........95
Researchers from France Debut Magnesium Alloy Treating Composition........95
High-Barrier Performance TPE Alloy from GLS Corporation........95
QuantumSphere Develops Novel Nano-Cobalt (QSI-Nano™ Cobalt)........95
1$100
   GBC Materials Offers VX Crucibles for Melting High Purity Metals........96
NJC Plans to Develop Advanced Joining Technologies for Titanium Structures........96
Taiwan Researcher Develops Negative Potential Magnesium Alloy........96
1$100
   Pennsylvania Inventor Devises Continuous Casting Process for Non-Ferrous
  Alloys........97
Marc Alan Develops Silver-Platinum Alloy........97
New Jersey Inventors Debut Titanium Alloys Oxidation Protection Coatings........97
Russian Researchers Develop Magnesium Based Alloys........97
1$100
   Scientists from Japan Devise Work Piece Making Process........98
US Researcher Pioneers Residual Stress Reduction Process for Nickel-Based
  Super-Alloy........98
Single Crystal Nickel Based Super-Alloy from US Inventors........98
US Researchers Pioneer Fabrication Process for Nickel-Base Super-Alloy
  Material........98
US Researcher Develops Nickel-Tungsten-Chromium Alloy........98
1$100
   US Researchers Pioneer Surface Oxidization Method for Zirconium........99
Researcher Develops High-Strength Aluminum Alloy........99
France-based Researcher Develops Heat-Treatable Aluminum Alloy........99
German Researcher Develops High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Composite Material........99
1$100
   US Researchers Develop Novel Method for Bending Magnesium Alloy Tube........100
Japanese Scientists Pioneer Process for Molding Metal Alloys with Low Melting
  Point........100
Inventors from Australia Develop Magnesium Alloy Strip Production Process........100
Australian Scientists Develop Creep Resistant Magnesium Alloy........100
1$100
   US Inventors Introduce Adhesive Compositions........101
US Researchers Develop Aluminum Alloy With High Tensile Strength Properties........101
US-based Researcher Develops Superior Strength Aluminum Alloy........101
Japanese Researchers Develop Multilayer Aluminum- Base Alloy Slide Member........101
Japanese Researchers Develop ‘Anodization’ Adaptable Magnesium Alloy........101
Japanese Researchers Develop Aluminum Alloy Suitable for Forging........101
1$100
   US Inventors Develop Method For Aluminum Alloy Anodized Coating........102
Canadian Researchers Pioneer a Novel Process for Recycling Aluminum Alloy
  Wheels........102
New Cost-Effective Technology to Produce Titanium- Aluminide Alloy Powders........102
SPS Technologies Develops New Titanium Alloy........102
1$100
   Seisin Develops Special Anti-Vibration Alloy ........103
Seawater Study Explores New Applications for High-Magnesium Aluminum Alloys........103
TAG Heuer Timepiece Features Liquidmetal Alloy........103
Toyota Central R&D Lab Develops Superior Titanium Alloys........103
1$100
   IMR Develops World’s Highest Strength Magnesium Alloy........104
New Alloy Promises Lower Emissions in High- Performance Engines........104
NASA Develops Stronger Aluminum Alloy........104
Titanium Springs Debut on Volkswagen........104
1$100
   Oxford University’s Spray Cast Technology........105
Surface Reforming Technology for Aluminum Alloys........105
New Creep-Resistant Magnesium Casting Alloys for Engines from GM........105
More Viable Way of Producing Titanium Alloys........105
New Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Alloy Substitutes Lead Shots........105
1$100
   Phoenix Gold Releases Tantrum Amplifier Series........106
1$100
  7. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS........1079 $595  
   H.C.Starck Unveils Corrosion Resistant Tantalum Alloy........107
HOWCO Group Unveils Specialized Alloy with High Corrosion Resistance........107
1$100
   AMETEK Specialty Metal Products Launches Pfinodal® Alloy........108
Haynes International Develops HAYNES® HR-224™ Alloy........108
1$100
   Arcos Industries Introduces Arcos 59 in Covered Electrode and Bare Wire
  Versions........109
Brush Wellman Develops High-Performance Alloy, the MoldMAX........109
F & M Tool Selects MoldMAX for X Games Fly Box Tabletop........109
1$100
   MoldMaking Technology Online........110
Harvey Titanium Rolls Out Titanium CP-1 Grade 4 and CP-3 Grade 2........110
1$100
   Harvey Titanium Introduces 6Al-4V ELI........111
Aardvark Polymers Unveils Thermoplastics for Rotational Molding Applications........111
Henan Launches New Transformative Magnesium Alloy........111
Rolled Alloys Launches LDX 2101®........111
Advanced Magnesium Technologies Pacts with CAST CRC........111
1$100
   New Flash Memory Drives with Liquidmetal Alloy........112
Mitsubishi Aluminum Debuts Heat-Resistant Magnesium Alloy........112
Chinese Joint Venture Innovates Eight New Magnesium Alloys for Locomotives........112
Allegheny Technologies Debuts ATI-425 Titanium Alloy........112
1$100
   Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Develops Innovative Alloy........113
Sanyo Special Steel Develops Alloy for Power Transmission Cables........113
AMC Knocks US Market with New Magnesium Alloy........113
New Magnesium HPA from Magnesium Elektron........113
1$100
   GLS Corporation Introduces New HPAs........114
Alcoa Develops New Alloys for Super Jumbo Jetliners........114
Brush Wellman Launches MAX25IC, a High Performance Alloy........114
Showa Denko Introduces ST60 High-Strength Aluminum Alloy........114
1$100
   Furukawa Electric Develops New Phosphor Bronze Alloys........115
Kobe Steel and Takenaka Komuten Roll Out New Zinc- Aluminum Alloy........115
1$100
  8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY........11641 $1950  
   IBC Agrees to Acquire Beralcast........116
Allegheny Technologies Signs Two Multi-Year Supply Deals........116
1$100
   Tantaline’s Tantalum Surface Alloy Material Receives Approval of FDA........117
KB Alloys Expands Kentucky Facility........117
1$100
   NFC Signs Zirconium Supply Deals with GE Companies........118
Allegheny Technologies Inks Long-Term Deal with Rolls-Royce........118
Alcoa Agrees to Acquire Intellectual Property of Noble........118
ERAMET Acquires 56% Stake in Tinfos........118
1$100
   Chinese Metals Corporations Seek Cooperation in Titanium Production with Ukrainian
  Counterparts........119
Aerodyne Alloys Took Over Southern Nickel & Titanium........119
1$100
   Midas to Form Joint Venture with Aluminum Producer, Chalco........120
Showa Denko Establishes New Subsidiary for Rare Earth Metal Production........120
Tasnee to Acquire International Titanium Powder........120
1$100
   VSMPO Avismo and UGMK to Jointly Develop Copper Molybdenum Field........121
Spectro and Arkansas Aluminum Merge to Form ALX Recycling........121
Capivest Announces Plans to Setup Company and Build Magnesium Smelter in the mena
  Region........121
1$100
   ELG Announces Utica Alloys Acquisition........122
Haynes International Extends Partnership with Helen and Affiliates........122
1$100
   AMETEK Takes Over Reading Alloys........123
DJ Norsk Hydro Enters into Agreement to Acquire 45% Stake in Famco........123
1$100
   Allegheny Announces Plans to Set up New Rolling and Processing Facility........1241$100
   Alcoa to Acquire Stakes in Rio Tinto........125
ThyssenKrupp Relocates Nickel Alloy Wire Facility........125
Aubert & Duval Forms Alliance with UKTMP, EADS, Airbus........125
1$100
   O'Neal Steel Pockets Southern Nickel........126
ArcelorMittal Receives EU Approval for OFZ........126
Molymet to Set up Processing Facility........126
Latrobe to Expand Two Plants........126
Sin Chi to Set up Plant in Vietnam........126
Baotou Xinjin and China Direct Invests in New Production Line........126
Olin Corp Sells Nonferrous Metals Business........126
1$100
   Ulba-China to Distribute Ulba Master Alloys........127
Sentra Takes Over Karat Platinum........127
Chinalco Inks Pact with Midas Holding........127
Three Japanese Giants to Set up JV in China........127
Yunhai Special Metals to Expand Subsidiary’s Capacity........127
1$100
   Vero Veria to Set up Plant in Northern Vietnam........128
UC RUSAL to Form a JV in Venezuela........128
Ferro Alloys to Build New Plant........128
Yutong and Alcoa Enters Partnership........128
Aleris to Shut Dickson Aluminum Alloy Plant........128
Dingsheng Aluminium and Alcan to Set up Joint Venture........128
1$100
   Chinalco Pockets NELA........129
Alcan Builds Aluminum Alloy Facility in Tianjin........129
Mechel to Boost Ferroalloy Business........129
Aleris International to Acquire Wabash Alloys........129
Precision Castparts to Buy Caledonian Alloys Group........129
Baoji Titanium to Supply Titanium Products to Boeing........129
1$100
   ThyssenKrupp VDM USA Merges with Sister Company........130
Allegheny Technologies to Expand Capacities........130
Alcoa Sells Chalco’s Stake........130
Alcoa Opens Flat-Rolled Products Facility in China........130
Rio Tinto Acquires Alcan........130
Hindalco Industries Acquires Novelis........130
1$100
   Allegheny Plans to Raise Production Capacity at its Washington Facility........131
Metal USA Bags US$45.1 Million Contract for Metal and Alloy Supply........131
Cookson Group Plc to Restructure UK Precious Metals Business Operations........131
Allegheny Technologies Signs Supply Agreement with Boeing........131
1$100
   Kobe Steel to Enhance Titanium Production and Upgrade Facilities........132
Noventa Ltd Plans to Join the London Alternative Investment Market........132
China Direct to Acquire Majority Stake in CDI Magnesium and Jinan Wanda........132
ATI Inks Supply Agreement with General Electric Aviation........132
1$100
   ATI to Increase Nickel Based Super-Alloy and Premium Titanium Production........133
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products to Boost Production........133
RUSAL Acquires Majority Stake in Nigeria’s Aluminium Smelter Company........133
EC Approves Merger of RUSAL, Glencore, and SUAL Group........133
1$100
   BASF Takes Over Engelhard........134
RUSAL Purchases Chinese Cathode Plant........134
RUSAL Acquires Aroaima Mining Company of Guyana........134
Titanium Metals Bags Rolls Royce Supply Order........134
1$100
   Aluminum Corporation to Acquire Additional Stake in Lanzhou Aluminum........135
Alcan Agrees to Supply Heavy Gage Aluminum to Transtar........135
ATI to Set Up New High-Grade Titanium Sponge Production Unit........135
Aluminum Corp to Acquire Shandong Aluminum Industry........135
1$100
   H.C.Starck Commissions New Manufacturing Plant........136
Precision Castparts Corp Acquires Special Metals Corp........136
Advanced Magnesium Receives New Order from Walmec, for AM-lite........136
Shanxi Jingmei Alloy to Double Magnesium Alloy Capacity........136
Hydro Becomes 55 % Stakeholder of Slovalco........136
1$100
   Allegheny Technologies to Expand Albany Plant Capacity........137
Hydro and Qatar Petroleum Form Joint Venture........137
PLANSEE GmbH Becomes PLANSEE SE........137
Kurimoto to Establish New R&D Centre in Osaka........137
Chelyabinsk Forms Special Steels and Alloys Subsidiary........137
1$100
   Timken Divests Latrobe Steel........138
NFC Develops Titanium Half Alloy Tubes........138
A. M. Castle Acquires Transtar Metals........138
Texas Pacific Group to Purchase Aleris International........138
Consolidated Foundries Acquires Hitchcock Industries........138
Reliance Pan Pacific Acquires 100% Interest in Everest Metals........138
1$100
   International Metal Enterprises Purchases Stein Ferroaleciones SA........139
Evraz to Purchase Strategic Mineral Corp........139
LMI Aerospace Purchases Technical Change Associates........139
CFI Holdings Acquires Watkins........139
Hindalco Industries Floats Joint Venture with ALMEX........139
Alcoa to Form Soft Alloy Extrusion Joint Venture with Orkla ASA........139
1$100
   Alcoa Pens Long-Term Contract with Nike to Supply Specialty Aluminum Tubes........140
Alcoa to Restructure Downstream Operations........140
ATI Allegheny Ludlum Supplies Alloys to Wellstream International, Ltd........140
Alcan Supplies Sheet Aluminum to Modine Manufacturing Company........140
Quay Magnesium Expands Magnesium Alloy Production Capacity........140
1$100
   Alcan to Expand Hard Alloy Aluminum Strip Capacity........141
Baotou Plans Capacity Additions to Become the Largest Aluminum Alloy Producer........141
Jiaozuo Wanfang Sets Up a New Aluminum Alloy Bar Production Line........141
ATI to Boost Titanium Sponge Production........141
Titanium Metals Corporation Divests Stake in Valtimet SAS........141
1$100
   Haynes Inks a Conclusive Lon-term Agreement with TIMET........142
Heraeus to Acquire Platinum Business of Fremapi Group........142
Showa Denko to Join Forces with Sumitomo ........142
NCDEX Bags Distribution Deals........142
Alcan Bags Contract from Boeing........142
Corus Aluminium Forms Alliance on Research and Development........142
1$100
   Novelis to Shutdown Casting Alloys Facility........143
Chinese Players Break Foreign Monopoly........143
Russian Aluminum Acquires Stake in Solikamsk Magnesium Plant........143
ATI Allegheny Ludlum Receives Contract from the University of Pittsburgh ........143
Alcoa Bags Supply Contract from SAMF........143
1$100
   Magnesium International Pockets License Option from CSIRO........144
RUSAL’s Alliance with Eurasian Seems to Collapse........144
ATI to Boost Production Capacity........144
NALCO Receives Approval for Renovation........144
RUSAL Plans New Alumina Plant in India........144
1$100
   New Magnesium Alloy Plant at Chongqing........145
Quay Magnesium Commissions New Magnesium Alloy Plant in China........145
MagAlloy Becomes MagIndustries........145
Alcan to Invest in New Aluminum Extrusion Plant........145
Novelis to Exit European Aluminum Casting Alloys Market........145
Novelis Divests from Alcan........145
RUSAL to Construct New Alumina Plant........145
1$100
   Olin Opts EIP Metals to Market HPAs........146
RUSAL Acquires Interest in Queensland Alumina Limited ........146
Century Aluminum Acquires Nordural Aluminium ........146
Alcan Inc Acquires the Remaining Stake in Aluminium Dunkerque ........146
Alcan Completes the Acquisition of Pechiney........146
Titanium Intelligence Merges with Alaska Star Minerals LLC ........146
Luxfer Group Acquires Magnesium Business of Spectrulite Consortium Inc ........146
1$100
   Murray Metals Acquires Ireland Alloys Ltd ........147
Howmet Castings Enters into an Agreement with Rolls-Royce........147
Hydro Aluminium AS Sells German Alumina and Bauxite Units ........147
BRP Uses NASA's Patented Alloys for Outboard Engines........147
Mytilineos Group in an Acquisition Deal with Alcan........147
1$100
   Bharat Forge Acquires German Aluminium ........148
US Magnesium Expands Rowley Facilities ........148
W. C. Heraeus Acquires Platecxis ........148
Nemak Pacts with DaimlerChrysler........148
Avmin Becomes African Rainbow Minerals........148
Russian Aluminum Sells Ferroalloy Plant........148
1$100
   Avmin Manufactures High Performance Alloys ........149
Pushin Magnesium Starts Magnesium Alloy Production........149
Russian Aluminum Constructs New Castings Complex........149
Advanced Magnesium Alloys Acquires Xstrata Magnesium........149
Hydro Magnesium Ties up with Universities for Magnesium Project........149
1$100
   ThyssenKrupp VDM Readies VIM Furnace to Produce Super alloys........150
SUAL and VSMPO-Avisma Jointly Produce Aluminum Alloys........150
Norilsk Nickel of Russia Takes Over US SWC........150
Yellow River Magnesium Constructs Magnesium Ingot Production Line........150
Hydro Aluminum and Talum Sign Aluminum Foundry Alloy Supply Deal........150
1$100
   Allied Metal Acquires Alabama Aluminum Plant........151
Superior Industries International Inks Deal with General Motors........151
Platinum Group Metals and New Millennium Metals Complete Amalgamation........151
Cabot Acquires 100% Stake in Japanese Joint Venture........151
1$100
   Precision Castparts Acquires Western Australian Specialty Alloys........152
Australasian Gold Mines Buys Controlling Stake in Tantalum Australia........152
Kobal Invest Kft Acquires Kobal Kobanyai Konnyufemmu Kft........152
MagAlloy and Stinnes Sign Marketing Agreement........152
Magnesium Elektron Bags Three Long-Term Recycling Contracts........152
Allegheny Technologies Ties up with AvestaPolarit........152
1$100
   Liquidmetal Technologies Pacts with Cleveland Golf........153
Strategic Minerals Corp Sells Stake in CS Metals of Louisiana LLC ........153
OmniSource Corp Expands Division........153
Hydro Magnesium Starts New Plant in China........153
Sumitomo Titanium Expands Japanese Titanium Plant........153
1$100
   New Molding Capacity for L&P Unit........154
Titanium Metals Corp. Establishes Timet Automotive........154
Strategic Minerals and International Specialty Alloys Collaborate........154
Super alloys Firms Renew Sales Pact........154
1$100
   Teksid Automotive Components Awards Aluminum Contract to Wabash Alloys........155
McDonnell Douglas Corp Wins Cooperative Agreement........155
Vtorichnye Metally i Splavy Inks Pact with Trimet........155
TW Metals Inc Signs Supply and Distribution Agreement........155
Sons of Gwalia Enhances Production Capacity........155
1$100
   Minerva Aluminum Adds Capacity........156
Avocet Sells Bishop, California. Site, Quits US Tungsten Processing........156
1$100
  9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS........1579 $595  
   Advanced Magnesium Limited (Australia)........157
African Rainbow Minerals Limited (South Africa)........157
Alcoa Inc (US)........157
1$100
   Alcoa Howmet Castings (US)........158
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (US)........158
1$100
   ATI Allvac Incorporated (US)........159
BASF Catalysts LLC (US)........159
Carpenter Technology Corporation (US)........159
1$100
   Group of Companies Precious Metals Of Urals (Russia)........160
Eramet Group (France)........160
Haynes International Inc (US)........160
1$100
   H.C. Starck GmbH (Germany)........161
High Performance Alloys Inc (US)........161
1$100
   Magnesium Elektron Incorporated (UK)........162
Olin Brass (US)........162
Rio Tinto Alcan (Canada)........162
1$100
   Rolled Alloys Inc (US)........163
United Company RUSAL Plc (Russia)........163
Special Metals Corporation (US)........163
1$100
   ThyssenKrupp VDM GmbH (Germany)........164
Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) (US)........164
1$100
   W.C. Heraeus GmbH & Co KG (Germany)........165
Xstrata Alloys (Switzerland)........165
1$100
  10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE........166   
   Table 57: 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 Thosuand Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1661$350
   Table 58: World Historic Perspective 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 Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1671$350
   Table 59: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1681$350
   High Performance Alloys Market by Product Group/Segment........169
Table 60: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........169
1$350
   Table 61: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1701$350
   Table 62: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........171

Table 63: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........171
1$350
   Table 64: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1721$350
   Table 65: World 11-Year Perspective for Non-Ferrous Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1731$350
   Table 66: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1741$350
   Table 67: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1751$350
   Table 68: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1761$350
   Table 69: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1771$350
   Table 70: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1781$350
   Table 71: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1791$350
   Table 72: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1801$350
   Table 73: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1811$350
   Table 74: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1821$350
   Table 75: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1831$350
   Table 76: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1841$350
   Table 77: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1851$350
   Table 78: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1861$350
   Table 79: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1871$350
   Table 80: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........188

Table 81: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........188
1$350
   Table 82: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1891$350
   Table 83: World 11-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1901$350
   Table 84: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1911$350
   Table 85: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1921$350
   Table 86: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1931$350
   Table 87: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1941$350
   Table 88: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1951$350
   Table 89: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1961$350
   Table 90: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1971$350
   Table 91: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1981$350
   Table 92: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1991$350
   Table 93: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2001$350
   Table 94: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2011$350
   Table 95: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2021$350
   Table 96: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2031$350
   Table 97: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2041$350
   Table 98: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2051$350
   Table 99: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2061$350
   Table 100: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2071$350
   Table 101: World 11-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2081$350
   Table 102: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2091$350
   Table 103: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2101$350
   Table 104: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2111$350
   Table 105: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2121$350
   Table 106: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2131$350
   Table 107: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2141$350
   Table 108: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2151$350
   Table 109: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2161$350
   Table 110: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2171$350
   Table 111: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2181$350
   Table 112: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2191$350
   Table 113: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2201$350
   Table 114: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2211$350
   Table 115: World Historic Perspective 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 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2221$350
   Table 116: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2231$350
   Table 117: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2241$350
   Table 118: World Historic Perspective 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 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2251$350
   Table 119: World 11-Year Perspective for Special Alloys & Super 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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........226
1$350
  11. THE UNITED STATES........22724 $4200  
   A. Market Analysis........227
Outlook........227
Industry Trends........227
Crisis Hits Secondary Aluminum Alloys Market........227
Columbium Uses in the US........227
Molybdenum Production & Consumption Trends........227
1$100
   Defense and Commercial Aircraft Corner Lion’s Share of Titanium Demand........228
Demand for Titanium and Nickel Alloys Tied to Aerospace and Power Sectors........228
High-Performance Titanium and Nickel Alloys Activities Move Overseas........228
1$100
   Aerospace and Energy Markets – The Major Super Alloys Consumers........229
Super Alloys Demand Susceptible to Turbulences in End-User Industries........229
Maintains Consistent Growth Amidst Challenges........229
1$100
   Aerospace Still Holds the Key........230
Non-Aerospace Uses Expand........230
Connector Industry Springs Potential for High Performance Alloys........230
1$100
   End Use Application Markets........231
Aluminum........231
From Alumina to Automobiles........231
Targeted Markets........231
1$100
   Titanium Alloys – End Use Trends........232
Titanium Doldrums Likely to Fall Behind Aerospace........232
Magnesium Alloys........232
Automakers Look Anew at Magnesium Alloys........232
1$100
   Base Market Scan........233
Aluminum........233
Growing Demand for Aluminum Exports........233
Factors Influencing the Industry........233
Trading........233
Energy........233
Environment and Climate Change........233
1$100
   Recycling........234
Technology........234
Key Historic Statistics........234
Table 120: US Production of Primary Aluminum (2000-2006): Volume in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........234
1$350
   Table 121: 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)........235

Table 122: 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)........235
Key Aluminum Producers........235
1$350
   Table 123: 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)........236

Table 124: US Aluminum Market: Leading Players in the Beverage Cans Market (2004-2006) – Percentage Share Breakdown by Ball Corp., Metal Container Corp., Rexam, Crown Cork & Seal, and Coors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........236
1$350
   Table 125: US Custom Wheel Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Material Type – Aluminum, Steel, Wire and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........237

Table 126: 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)........237
1$350
   Table 127: 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)........238

Table 128: 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)........238
1$350
   Zirconium........239
Table 129: US Production of Milled Zircon and Zirconium Oxide (2000-2004) (Volume in Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........239
Titanium........239
Table 130: 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)........239

Table 131: US Titanium Consumption (2003): Breakdown by End-Use Segments – Commercial Aerospace, Military Aerospace, Industrial and Consumer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........239
1$350
   Table 132: US Titanium Pigment Shipments (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Industry – Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer; Plastics; Paper; and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........240
Molybdenum........240
Table 133: US Molybdenum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Application – Machinery, Electrical, Transportation, Chemicals, Oil and Gas and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........240

Table 134: 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)........240
1$350
   Tungsten........241
Table 135: US Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Super Alloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........241
Tantalum........241
Table 136: US Tantalum Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country – Australia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Thailand, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........241
1$350
   Platinum Group Metals........242
Table 137: 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)........242

Table 138: US Platinum Group Metals Market (2003 & 2004): Breakdown of Exports for Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........242
Platinum........242
Table 139: Platinum Market in the US (2000-2004): Mine Production in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........242
1$350
   Table 140: Platinum Market in the US (2000-2004): Mine Production in US$ '000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........243

Table 141: Platinum Market in the US (2001-2004): Imports in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........243

Table 142: 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)........243
1$350
   Table 143: Platinum Market in the US (2004): Imports in US$ ‘000 by Country – South Africa, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........244

Table 144: Platinum Market in the US (2001-2004): Exports in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........244

Table 145: 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)........244
1$350
   Table 146: Platinum Market in the United States (2004): Exports in US$ ‘000 by Country – Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Brazil, Mexico, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........245

Table 147: US Metal Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Metal Used in Wedding Rings/Bands– Yellow gold, Platinum, White gold, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........245
Palladium........245
Table 148: US Palladium Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country – Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........245
1$350
   Table 149: 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)........246
Nickel........246
Table 150: 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)........246
1$350
   Key Players........2471$100
   B. Market Analytics........248
Table 151: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........248
1$350
   Table 152: US Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2491$350
   Table 153: US 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium,and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........250
1$350
  12. CANADA........2516 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis........251
Outlook........251
Industry Review........251
Aluminum........251
Aluminum Casting, Rolling and Extruding in Canada – Industry Scenario........251
Industry Classification........251
Products Profile........251
Industry Characteristics........251
1$100
   Innovation and Technology........252
Challenges in the Aluminum Industry........252
1$100
   Key Historic Statistics........253
Table 154: Canadian Aluminum Consumption (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Segments - Transportation, Packaging, Construction, Electricity, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........253

Table 155: 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)........253

Table 156: Magnesium Production in Canada (2003-2005) (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........253
1$350
   B. Market Analytics........254
Table 157: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........254
1$350
   Table 158: Canadian Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2551$350
   Table 159: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........256
1$350
  13. JAPAN......2577 $1950  
   A. Market Analysis........257
Outlook........257
Industry Trends........257
Magnesium........257
Magnesium Recycling – The Trend of the Future........257
Thixo-Casting Process Heightens Demand for Magnesium........257
Scrap Recycling Picks up Momentum........257
1$100
   Magnesium Ups Demand in Automotive and Electronics Sector........258
Table 160: Japanese Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear- Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Super Alloys & Wear- resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........258
1$350
   Platinum Group Metals........259
Japan – The Largest PGM Importer........259
Platinum........259
Table 161: 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)........259
1$350
   Palladium........260
Table 162: 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)........260
Kobe Steel Ltd. – A Key Player........260
1$350
   B. Market Analytics........261
Table 163: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........261
1$350
   Table 164: Japanese Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2621$350
   Table 165: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........263
1$350
  14. EUROPE........26420 $3450  
   A. Market Analysis........264
Europe - A Major Market........264
Competitive Environment........264
Non-Ferrous Alloys........264
1$100
   Market Participants........265
Aluminum........265
Russia May Lead the Expected Rebound of European Aluminum Industry in
  2010........265
1$100
   Table 166: 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)........266
Magnesium........266
Titanium........266
Zirconium........266
Platinum Group Metals........266
1$350
   Table 167: 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)........267
Super Alloys and Special Alloys........267
1$350
   Table 168: Leading Players in the European Super Alloys 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)........2681$350
   Market Dynamics........269
Consumption Dominated by Technologically Advanced Countries........269
Production Centered in Low Cost Destinations........269
Aluminum Production Drifting Out of Europe........269
Bigger the Transport Sector – Higher the Demand for High Performance
  Materials........269
Airbus Creates Opportunities for High Performance Materials........269
Magnesium Alloys in Car Making – Growing Application........269
1$100
   Palladium Scores over Platinum for Catalytic Converters........270
Titanium Market Set to Recover........270
1$100
   Technology Trends At a Glance........271
Industry Issues........271
Fabrication Technology Improves by the Day........271
1$100
   Recycling – A Feasible Solution........272
End Use Application Market Overview........272
Table 169: 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 Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........272
1$350
   Non-Ferrous Alloys........273
Table 170: Non-Ferrous Alloys Market in Europe (2003 Vs 2005): Volume Sales Ranked by End Use Segments – Industrial, Transportation, Domestic, Power Generation & Distribution, Medical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........273
Refractory Metals........273
Table 171: European Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Super Alloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........273
1$350
   Platinum Group Metals........274
Table 172: 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)........274

Table 173: Platinum Group Metals Consumption in Europe (2005 Vs 2003): Breakdown by End Use Segment - Transportation, Industrial, Domestic, Medical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........274
1$350
   Platinum........275
Palladium........275
Rhodium........275
1$100
   Table 174: European Rhodium Sales (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End-Use Segment – Autocatalyst/Catalytic Converter, Glass, Chemical, Electrical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........276
Ruthenium........276
Table 175: European Ruthenium Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment – Electrical, Process Catalysts, Electrochemical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........276
Iridium........276
Table 176: European Iridium Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment – Electrochemical, Process Catalysts, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........276
1$350
   Super Alloys........277
Power Generation........277
Table 177: European Special Alloys & Super Alloys 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)........277
1$350
   B. Market Analytics........278
Table 178: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........278
1$350
   Table 179: European Historic Perspective 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 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2791$350
   Table 180: European Current and Future Market Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2801$350
   Table 181: European Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2811$350
   Table 182: European 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2821$350
   Table 183: European 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........283
1$350
  14a. FRANCE........2844 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........284
Outlook........284
Overview of Aluminum Market........284
Key Players........284
CEZUS........284
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........285
Table 184: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........285
1$350
   Table 185: French Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2861$350
   Table 186: French 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........287
1$350
  14b. GERMANY........2885 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis........288
Outlook........288
Overview of Aluminum Market........288
Government Stimulus and Growing Use in Automobiles Empower the Aluminum
  Industry........288
1$100
   Table 187: 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)........289
Key Players........289
Evonik Degussa GmbH........289
Trimet Aluminium AG........289
1$350
   B. Market Analytics........290
Table 188: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........290
1$350
   Table 189: German Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2911$350
   Table 190: German 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........292
1$350
  14c. ITALY........2933 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........293
Outlook........293
B. Market Analytics........293
Table 191: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........293
1$350
   Table 192: Italian Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2941$350
   Table 193: Italian 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........295
1$350
  14d. THE UNITED KINGDOM........2965 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis........296
Outlook........296
Competitive Picture of the Tungsten Market........296
Table 194: UK Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Super Alloys & Wear- resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........296
Key Players........296
Alloy Wire International Ltd.........296
1$350
   Cookson Group Plc........297
Doncasters Group Limited (UK)........297
Goodfellow Cambridge Ltd........297
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........298
Table 195: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........298
1$350
   Table 196: UK Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........2991$350
   Table 197: UK 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........950
1$350
  14e. SPAIN........3013 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........301
Outlook........301
B. Market Analytics........301
Table 198: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........301
1$350
   Table 199: Spanish Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........3021$350
   Table 200: Spanish 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........303
1$350
  14f. RUSSIA........3046 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis........304
Outlook........304
Industry Trends........304
Aluminum........304
Russian Aluminum Industry Digs Its Own Grave........304
Perennial Shortage of Raw Materials........304
1$100
   The Emergence of Large Integrated Holdings........305
Rise in Number of Melting Facilities........305
1$100
   Titanium........306
Titanium Consumption in Aircraft Set to Skyrocket........306
Platinum........306
Table 201: Leading Companies in the Russian Platinum Market (2003): Mine Production in '000 Ounces - Norilsk, Amur Artel, KGD, and Urals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........306
1$350
   B. Market Analytics........307
Table 202: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........307
1$350
   Table 203: Russian Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........3081$350
   Table 204: Russian 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........309
1$350
  14g. REST OF EUROPE........3104 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........310
Outlook........310
Key Players........310
Norsk Hydro ASA (Norway)........310
Plansee SE (Austria)........310
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........311
Table 205: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........311
1$350
   Table 206: Rest of Europe Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........3121$350
   Table 207: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........313
1$350
  15. ASIA-PACIFIC........31425 $3450  
   A. Market Analysis........314
Outlook........314
Platinum Group Metals........314
End Use Application Trends........314
Australia........314
An Overview of Aluminum Market........314
1$100
   Australia – An Emerging Magnesium Producer........315
Review of Key Players........315
Western Australian Specialty Alloys Pty Ltd........315
1$100
   China........316
Industry Trends........316
Aluminum........316
China – The Emerging Leader........316
Price Declines May Force Manufacturers to Curtail Aluminum Production........316
1$100
   Problems Galore........317
Taxation Regime Dents Exports........317
1$100
   Prices Look Up........318
Production and Consumption Compete Head On........318
Consolidation Picks Up Momentum........318
1$100
   Outlook........319
Table 208: Chinese Aluminum Industry (2004) – Production Capacity by Type – Secondary Aluminum, Aluminum Oxide and Electrolytic Aluminum (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........319

Table 209: China's Production of Primary Aluminum (2001:2004): Volume in 000 Metric Tons. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........319
1$350
   Table 210: 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)........320
Magnesium........320
China – Dominates the Global Magnesium Industry........320
China Better Off with Thermal Reduction Process........320
1$350
   Foreign Investors Show Interest in China’s Ningxia........321
Titanium........321
Titanium Demand in China Burgeoning........321
Molybdenum........321
China – the Second Largest Mo Producer........321
Molybdenum Prices to Rebound Strongly in China........321
1$100
   China Shifts From a Net Exporter to a Net Importer of Molybdenum........3221$100
   Tungsten........323
Table 211: Tungsten Market in China (2004): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Segments – Hardmetals (Cemented Carbides), Steels/ Superlloys, Mill Products, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........323
Chinese Tungsten Product Producers Face Tough Times As Exports Continue to
  Decline........323
1$350
   Regulatory Authority for Tungsten in China........324
Nickel........324
Table 212: Production of Nickel in China (2003 – 2005) (In ‘000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........324
1$350
   Table 213: Chinese Nickel Imports (2000 – 2004) (In ‘000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........325
Platinum........325
Table 214: Platinum Market in China (2005): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Application - Jewelry and Others........325
Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. (CHALCO) – A Key Player........325
1$350
   Taiwan........326
Magnesium Alloy........326
Magnesium Alloy Production Bolstered by Spiraling Demand for Notebooks........326
Taiwan to Emerge as Largest Magnesium Alloy Market........326
Taiwan to Replace Japan in Magnesium Alloy Usage for Handset........326
Competitive Landscape........326
1$100
   A Comparison of Leading Players in Taiwanese Magnesium Alloy Products
  Market........327
India........327
Aluminum........327
An Overview........327
Industry Background........327
1$100
   Bauxite Available Aplenty........328
Industry Structure........328
1$100
   Table 215: The Market For Aluminum in India (2009): Breakdown of Production (In Thousand Tons) By Leading Companies – NALCO, BALCO, Hindalco, MALCO, And Vedanta Aluminium (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........329

Table 216: Aluminum Production in India (2001-2003): Breakdown by Major Manufacturer- Nalco, Balco, Hindalco, Indal, and Malco (In Tons). (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........329

Table 217: 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)........329
1$350
   Table 218: 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)........330
Manufacturing and Technical Process........330
Table 219: The Market For Aluminum in India (2007-2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption By End-Application Industries – Electrical, Automotives, Building, Packaging, Machinery and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........330
1$350
   Raw Material Review........331
Table 220: The Market for Primary Aluminum in India: Production (In Thousand Tons) By Leading Companies – HINDALCO, NALCO, AND BALCO During the Periods 2007-08 and 2008-09 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........331
Competitive Analysis........331
1$350
   Major Players in the Indian Aluminum Industry........332
Hindalco Industries Limited........332
National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco)........332
Jindal Aluminum Limited........332
Key Challenges........332
Growth in Industrial Production / User Industries........332
1$100
   Power Availability........333
Duty Structure........333
Outlook........333
Copper........333
Table 221: The Market for Copper in India: Breakdown of Production (In Tons) During the Years 2004 to 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........333
1$350
   Zinc........334
Table 222: The Market for Zinc in India: Breakdown of Consumption (In Tons) During the Years 2002 to 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........334

Table 223: The Market for Zinc in India: Breakdown of Production (In Tons) During the Years 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, and 2007-08 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........334

Table 224: The Market for Zinc in India (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown By Major Market Segments - Galvanizing, Castings, Die Casting Alloys, Oxides and Chemicals and Extruded Products (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........334
1$350
   Table 225: The Market for Zinc in India (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown By Leading Product Types – Tubes, Sheets, Structurals, and Wires (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........335
Magnesium........335
Table 226: Indian Magnesite Market (2000-2005): Production in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........335
1$350
   B. Market Analytics........336
Table 227: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........336
1$350
   Table 228: Asia-Pacific Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........3371$350
   Table 229: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals: and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........338
1$350
  16. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA........3394 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........339
Outlook........339
South Africa........339
Platinum Production Scales New Heights........339
Leading Platinum Producing Companies in South Africa........339
1$100
   B. Market Analytics........340
Table 230: Middle East & African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys and Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........340
1$350
   Table 231: Middle East & Africa Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys and Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........3411$350
   Table 232: Middle East & African 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys and Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........342
1$350
  17. LATIN AMERICA........3434 $950  
   A. Market Analysis........343
Outlook........343
An Overview of Brazilian Aluminum Market........343
Table 233: 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)........343
1$350
   B. Market Analytics........344
Table 234: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys and Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........344
1$350
   Table 235: Latin American Historic Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium); and Special Alloys and Super Alloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........3451$350
   Table 236: Latin American 11-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non- Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium); Refractory Metals (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum); Platinum Group Metals; and Special Alloys & Super Alloys Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........3461$350
COMPETITION 456$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 283 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 330)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                114   
Canada                            38
Japan                             13
Europe                            92
     France                        7
     Germany                      12
     The United Kingdom           30
     Italy                         8
     Spain                         2
     Rest of Europe               33
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    49
Latin America                      5
Africa                            18
Middle East                        1
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