Titanium minerals mined in the country went up 20 per cent in the first quarter of 2020, production update by Base Titanium shows, amid growing sales compared to last year. During the period(January-March), ilmenite produced totaled 105,035 tonnes, rutile 23,683 tonnes and zircon was 9,163 tonnes. Last year's production, similar period, was 87,179 tonnes(ilmenite),20,171 tonnes(rutile) and 6,943 tonnes (zircon). The sale comprises 87,819 tonnes (ilmenite), 25,280 tonnes (rutile) and 7,377 tonnes (zircon). Subsequently, subdued conditions in the zircon market continued through the seasonally weak March quarter resulting in some marginal price erosion.

Source: The Star April 17, 2020 04:52 UTC