Increasing Demand for Minerals to Augment the Mining Floatation Chemicals Market Growth
Mining floatation chemicals are vital to the operations of all sorts of mining operations. These chemicals are used to extract minerals from their sulphide and non-sulphide based ores. Flotation is a process used to concentrate/separate the ores by modifying the surface properties. The development of froth flotation has improved the recovery of valuable minerals, such as copper- and lead-bearing minerals.
Flotation chemicals, such as frothers, collectors, wetting
agents, resurfacing agents, slime dispersants, conditioning agents, and pH
regulators are used for the froth flotation process. Moreover, flotation
chemicals are an integral past of the mining industry as they help separate
valuable minerals, as well as help extract the minerals efficiently.
Market Dynamics:
Increasing demand for minerals is expected to propel the mining floatation chemicals market growth. For instance, the production of minerals,
such as cobalt, lithium, and graphite could increase by nearly 500% by 2050, to
meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies, according to the World
Bank report.
Moreover, increase in mining activities and advancements in
floatation process are expected to augment the growth of the mining floatation
chemicals market. For instance, in 2019, FLSmidth announced two important
flotation innovations, such as the Froth Recovery Upgrade Package, which finds
solutions to flaws found in original froth recovery technology, and the mixedROW
Flotation System, which combines the best attributes of two technologies to
create next-level results.
Increasing investments in mining industry and stringent
regulations and mandates concerning the environment are also expected to fuel
the growth of the mining floatation chemicals market. However, high import
duties, increase in transportation expenses, stringent government regulations
for the implementation of eco-friendly practices in the mining industry, and fluctuating
prices of chemicals are expected to restrain the growth of the mining
floatation chemicals market.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness substantial growth in
the market due to increasing demand for minerals in the region. For instance, in
2019, the mineral production stood at US$ 9.48 billion, according to the India
Brand Equity Foundation.
Competitive Analysis:
Major players operating in the mining floatation chemicals market
are BASF SE, Beijing Hengju Chemical
Industry Co. Ltd., Nasaco International LLC, Kemira Oyj, Chevron Phillips
Chemical Company, Clariant AG, Cheminova A/S, Cytec Industries Inc., and Huntsman
Corporation Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
In September 2019, Clariant launched a new centre of
excellence in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has also concluded a new
partnership, with both of these measures aimed at supporting the growing
African mining industry.
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