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2026 Global Lead Nitrate Market: Robust Support from Key Mining Demand and Industrial Transformation
In the complex international raw materials market of 2026, Lead Nitrate, a refined yet indispensable inorganic chemical product, is demonstrating unique market resilience. According to the latest industry monitoring data, the global lead nitrate market size has steadily surpassed the $60 milli...Read More -
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate: From Traditional Fertilizer to the Frontier of Green Industry and Environmental Protection
In the 2026 global mineral-chemical landscape, Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate is undergoing a magnificent transformation from a primary agricultural supplement to a high-value-added chemical across multiple sectors. As environmental policies intensify this April and green technology systems mature, its...Read More -
How to Choose Industrial Flake Caustic: Two Critical Indicators
When purchasing flake caustic specifically, avoid supplier misinformation by focusing on these two core indicators: Indicator 1: Purity (NaOH Content) Purity determines alkalinity and reaction efficiency. Industrial flake caustic typically comes in 96%, 98%, and 99% grades (100% purity is not com...Read More -
Caustic Soda vs. Flake Caustic: A Clear Guide for Procurement Professionals
Many newcomers to industrial chemicals often confuse “flake caustic” with “caustic soda,” assuming they are entirely different substances. Some believe they are the same—just different names. Neither is entirely accurate. In fact, both products share the same core ingredie...Read More -
Cyanide Depressants: Mechanism and Application in Flotation
In froth flotation, depressants prevent non-target minerals from adsorbing collectors by forming hydrophilic films. Cyanide-based depressants are effective for pyrite, sphalerite, and chalcopyrite – in that order of depressant effectiveness. Common cyanide depressants: sodium cyanide, potassium c...Read More -
Comprehensive Gold Leaching Test Workflow
Optimizing leaching parameters can increase recovery by 5–15% and reduce reagent costs by 10–30%. 1. Grinding Fineness Test Proper grinding liberates gold particles, essential for cyanide or non-cyanide leaching. Over-grinding increases costs and soluble impurities. Key finding: Every 10% increas...Read More -
Global Top 20 Gold Mines in 2026: Production, Trends & Market Insights
In 2025, gold prices surged by over 60% amid escalating global trade tensions and accelerated central bank gold purchases, becoming a market focal point. This rally continued into early 2026, with gold reaching an all-time high of nearly USD 5,600 per ounce in January. However, gold prices have s...Read More -
Iran’s Mining Sector: Seeking a “Non-Oil” Breakthrough Amid Sanctions and Conflict
Foreword: As of April 2026, despite the severe impact of Middle Eastern turbulence on global commodity markets, Iran is leveraging its vast non-ferrous metal reserves to break out of economic isolation. Ranked among the top 15 mineral-rich nations globally, Iran is shifting its strategic focus f...Read More -
Saudi Arabia: A Historic Pivot from Oil Giant to Global Mining Powerhouse
Foreword: In April 2026, Saudi Arabia welcomed the arrival of the first batch of lithium refining equipment at the Yanbu Industrial City. This marks the transition of the Kingdom’s mining strategy under “Vision 2030″ from a blueprint to industrial reality. Amid fluctuations in the tra...Read More -
Top 10 Major Mining Acquisitions in 2026 (Year-to-Date)
1. Zijin Gold Acquires Canada’s Allied Gold (All-Cash) Transaction value: ~US$4.0 billion (C$5.5 billion) | Announced: January 2026 | Expected completion: April 2026 A strategic move by Zijin Mining to rapidly expand gold production and optimize global assets, gaining three producing gold mines i...Read More -
Flotation of Lead, Zinc, and Sulfide Minerals
Lead and zinc are among the earliest metals extracted from ores. They are widely used in the electrical, mechanical, military, metallurgical, chemical, light, and pharmaceutical industries. Additionally, lead has significant applications in the nuclear and petroleum sectors. Among lead-zinc ores,...Read More -
China’s Sulfuric Acid Imports Highly Concentrated, Export Markets Flexibly Adjusted 01 Import/Export Data Overview
01 Import/Export Data Overview According to China Customs data compiled by Longzhong Information, China’s sulfuric acid imports in January 2026 reached 17,200 tonnes, with an import value of USD 2.3517 million and an average price of USD 136.83/tonne. In February 2026, imports totaled 9,400 ton...Read More
