High Performance Alloys

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Non-Ferrous Alloys

Refractory Metal Alloys

Platinum Group Metals (PGM)

Special Alloys & Superalloys

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Overview

Global Market Outlook & Analysis

Diverse Market with Varied Applications

Industry Snapshots

High Performance Alloys - Significance

Nonferrous Alloys: Largest High Performance Alloy Segment

Development of HPA for Gas Turbine Optimizes Mechanical Properties

Escalating Demand from Domestic and Leisure Applications

Lightweight Alloys in Demand for Domestic Appliances

Factors Influencing the Market

Quest for Enhanced Performance and Durability

Improving Production Techniques

Bubbling Demand for Lightweight Alloys in Transportation Sector

Developments Galore

Industry Issues

Recycling - An Industry Norm

Global Economy Issues

Changing Face of Power Generation

Deregulation Ploughs in the Potential

Pursuit for a Cleaner Globe

IP and Patent Issues

Regulatory Issues

Production Technology & Efficiency Improvements

High Industry Standards

Suppliers Have the Upper Hand

Distribution

User Guidelines

2. Market & Technology Trends

Positive Revival Signs in the Aluminum Industry

Titanium Dioxide Sales to Grow Impressively in Plastics Segment

Global Tantalum Demand to Increase in Near Future

Zirconium Dioxide Use to Grow by a Satisfactory Margin

Molybdenum Demand Continues to Escalate

Growing Interest in Metal Alloy Substitutes

Industry Consolidations Change Competitive Scenario

Metal Honeycomb Catalyst Support Grows Popular

Dynamic Changes in End Use Applications

Growing Need for Corrosion Resistant Alloys

Capacity Expansions & Investments - Order of the Day

Magnesium

Cheaper Chinese and CIS Imports Wreak Havoc on Western Magnesium Producers

Recycling Trend

Improvement in Secondary Magnesium Market

Magnesium Prices Likely to Spiral

Possibility of Sustained, Healthy Growth

Molybdenum

Molybdenum Demand Continues to Escalate

Production Cuts - The Realistic Solution to Oversupply Conditions

Table 1: Global Imports and Exports of Molybdenum Products (2003) - By Volume (Metric Tons) and Value (US$ Million)

Tungsten

China Creates Uncertainty in the Global Tungsten Market

3. Industry Structure & Competitive Scenario

Industry Structure

Non-Ferrous Alloy Industry

Aluminum

Table 2: World Per Capita Consumption of Aluminum by Country: Canada, US, Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, UK, Brazil, China and India (In Kilograms) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: World Aluminum Industry (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Per-Capita Consumption by End Use Segments -Wire Rods, Rolled Products, Extrusions, Castings & Alloys, Foils and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Magnesium and Titanium

Refractory Metal Alloys Industry

Platinum Group Metals Industry

Platinum

Superalloys Industry

Nickel Market to Register Price Erosion

Table 4: Global Nickel Prices (2003 - 2007) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Scenario

Non-ferrous Alloys

Platinum Group Metals

Superalloys and Special Alloys

4. Product Overview

Definition of High Performance Alloy

Standard Alloy vis-à-vis High Performance Alloy

Properties of High Performance Alloys

The Performer in High Temperature and Pressure

High Temperature Resistance

Low Density and High Strength Properties

Table 5: Select Properties of High Performance Metals

Types of High Performance Alloys

Non-ferrous alloys

Aluminum

Aluminum Alloys - Properties

Magnesium

Common Elements Used in Magnesium Alloys

Key Magnesium Alloys

Table 6: Physical and Chemical Properties of Magnesium Casing Material by Alloy Type - AM60 and AZ91

Titanium

Zirconium

Properties of Zirconium

Zirconium Alloys

Hydrogen Content

Zirconium Tungstate

PSZ Ceramic Material

Partially Stabilized Zirconia (PSZ) Ceramic Material

ZAG Compounds

Zirconium/Aluminum Antiperspirant Agents and Compositions

Refractory Metal Alloys

Molybdenum

Tungsten

Major Tungsten Intermediate Products

Ammonium Paratungstate (APT)

Ferrotungsten

Tungsten Metal Powder

Tungsten Carbide (WC)

Alloys of Tungsten

Columbium (or Niobium)

Tantalum

Chemical and Physical Properties of the Metal

Distinct Properties of Tantalum

Corrosion Resistance

Good Thermal Conductivity

Superior Dielectric Properties

Toughness, Durability and, Ductility

High Melting Point

Alloys of Tantalum

Chromium

Platinum Group Metals

Table 7: Select Alloys in the PGM Category with Properties and Application

Current and Emerging Applications

Platinum

Properties of Platinum

Characteristics of Platinum

Palladium

Rhodium

Ruthenium

Iridium-

Osmium

Special Alloys & Superalloys

Superalloys Types

Nickel-based Alloys

Nickel

Nickel & Nickel Alloys - Properties & Applications

Table 8: Physical and Chemical Properties of Nickel

Types & Uses of Nickel Alloys

Nickel and Nickel Based Alloys and Superalloys in Greater Detail

Nickel-Base Alloys

Hastelloy Alloy (Ni-Mo / Ni-Mo-Cr)

Other Hastelloy Alloy Grades

Hastelloy C-22

Hastelloy G-30

Hastelloy H

Ni-Mo-Cr-Cu Alloys

High-Performance Nickel Superalloys

Incoloy Alloy MA 956

Incoloy Alloy 903

Inconel Alloy 617

Other Inconel Grades

Ni-Cr / Ni-Cr-Fe Superalloys

Iron-Nickel-Chromium Alloys (Alloy 800)

Nickel-chromium-iron alloys (Alloy 600)

Nickel-Chromium Superalloys

Cobalt-based Alloys

Iron-based Alloys

5. Raw Materials & Production Process Overview

Non-Ferrous Alloy Metals

Aluminum

Table 9: World Primary Aluminum by Geographic Region (2002 - 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Production for Africa, North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe and Rest of World- (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Aluminum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Capacity by Region - Europe, US, Latin America, Asia, Australia/NZ and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Bauxite Reserves (2004): Breakdown by Region - Australia, Guinea, Brazil, India, Jamaica and Others (in million tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Major Producers of Aluminum

Table 12: Leading Producers of Aluminum Worldwide (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Share for Alcoa, Alcan / Pechiney, RUSAL, Norsk Hydro, BHP Billiton and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Aluminum Consumption by Geographic Region (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Asia-Pacific, Europe, US, Japan, Latin America, Canada and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 15: World Aluminum Consumption (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Segment - Electrical, Transport, Consumer Durables, Packaging, Building & Construction, Industrial, and Others for India, US, Argentina and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Magnesium

Table 16: Major Magnesium Sources and Concentrations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World Primary Magnesium Production Capacity by Geographic Region (2004): Breakdown by Country for China, Canada, United States, Russia, Israel, Ukraine, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Serbia and Montenegro and India (In '000 Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 19: World Primary Magnesium Industry by Geographic Region (2005 Vs 2004): Annual Production Breakdown by Country for China, Canada, Russia, Israel, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Others (In '000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World Primary Magnesium Shipments (2004): Geographic Breakdown for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America by Area of Use (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World Secondary Magnesium Production (2005 Vs 2004): Breakdown by Country - United States, Japan, Brazil, and United Kingdom (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Titanium

Table 22: Titanium Reserves Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown by Country for Australia, South Africa, Norway, India, Canada, China, Brazil, United States and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: World Titanium Production (2001-2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Ilmenite Concentrate, Natural Rutile Concentrate and Titaniferous Slag (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: World Titanium Industry (2004 Vs 2003): Breakdown of Annual Consumption by Steel and Other Alloys (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Zirconium

General & Chemical Properties

Table 25: World Zirconium Mine Production by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Australia, South Africa, Ukraine, Brazil, India, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Refractory Metal Alloys

Molybdenum

Table 26: World Molybdenum Mine Production by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Country for the US, Chile, China, Peru, Canada, Mexico, Armenia, Russia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tungsten

Niobium (or) Columbium

Table 27: World Columbium (Niobium) Mine Production by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Country for Brazil, Canada, Australia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tantalum

Mine Production - Global Review

Table 28: World Mine Production of Tantalum for 2003 and 2004 in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum Group Metals

Table 29: World Platinum Group Metals Market (2004): Reserves and Reserve Base in Kilograms by Country - South Africa, Russia, United States, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

PGM - Increasing Levels of Oversupply

Table 30: World Platinum Market (2004 & 2005): Mine Production in Kilograms by Country - South Africa, Russia, Canada, United States, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31: World Platinum Market (2004 & 2005): Total Supply in Kilograms by Region/Country - South Africa, Russia, North America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: World Palladium Supply Sources by Geographic Region (2002-2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for South Africa, Russia, North America, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33: World Rhodium Supply Sources (2000-2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Region - South Africa, Russia, North America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: Worldwide Rhodium Supply by Geographic Region (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown for South Africa, Russia, North America and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Superalloys

Niobium in Various Hues in the Superalloys Industry

Nickel - Production Scenario

Table 35: Global Finished Nickel Production by Region/Country (2004 - 2006) (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: Leading Worldwide Nickel Mine Producers (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Annual Production for Norilsk, Inco, Falconbridge, BHP Billiton, WMC Resources, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: Leading Worldwide Finished Nickel Producers (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Annual Production for Norilsk, Inco, Falconbridge, BHP Billiton, WMC Resources, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. End-Use Application Analysis

High Performance Alloys - Application Chart for Non Ferrous Alloys, Refractory Metal Alloys, PGM, and Superalloys

An Overview of End-Use Application Areas

Transportation Applications

Aerospace Industry

Aircraft Industry

Shipbuilding Industry

Passenger Vehicles

Industrial Applications

Chemical Processing Industry

Glass Making Industry

Other Industrial Applications

Power Generation & Supply

Nuclear Power Generation Industry

Medical Applications

Domestic and Leisure Applications

Military Applications

7. Application Trends by Alloy Type

Non-Ferrous Alloys

Application Chart for Non-Ferrous Alloys - Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium

Technological Improvements Bring in New Applications

Use of Aluminum as Remelt Increases at Higher Rates

Aluminum Casting Alloys

Magnesium Containing Aluminum Alloys Used in Three Principal Industries

Magnesium Alloys in for Greater Usage

Titanium Sees Potential in Aircraft and Leisure Uses

Titanium & Titanium Alloys - Not Restricted to Aerospace Any More

Zirconium Consumption

Commercialization of SOFC and Nanotechnology to Boost Zirconium Demand

Refractory Metal Alloys

Table 38: World Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals in the US, the UK, Japan, Asia-Pacific and Latin America Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Applications of Tantalum in Alloys

Table 39: World Tantalum Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Mill Products, Super Alloys, Metal Cutting and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Electronic and Other Uses of Tantalum

Table 40: World Capacitor Consumption (2004 Vs 2000): Breakdown by Type - Ceramic (Multilayer), Ceramic (Single Layer), Aluminum, Film, Tantalum, and Others (Units in Billion) - (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tantalum Demand Tied to the Fate of Electronics and Aerospace Industries

Other Applications of Tantalum Rekindle Potential

Tantalum - A Basic Component in Polycrystalline Alloys

Tantalum is a Vital Component in Nickel Based Superalloys

Alloy Additive

Niobium-based Alloys

Table 41: World Columbium (Niobium) Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Application - Carbon Steels, Superalloys, High Strength Low Alloy Steel, Stainless and Heat Resisting Steel, Alloy Steels, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Niobium Nibbles at The Tantalum Market

Platinum Group Metals

Applications Chart of Platinum Group Metals

Automotive Industry Drives Platinum Demand

Catalytic Converters Fuels Platinum Consumption

Table 42: World Platinum Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by End-Use Application - Autocatalyst (net), Jewelry, Electrical, Chemical,Glass, Petroleum and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43: World Platinum Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst (net), Jewelry, Electrical, Chemical, Glass, Petroleum and Others for North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum Dazzling in Jewelry Sector

Platinum in Fuel Cells

High Cost of Platinum Seen Delaying Fuel-Cell Use

Soaring Prices Dwindle Demand for Palladium

Table 44: World Palladium Market by Application Segment (2000-2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Demand for Autocatalyst, Electrical/Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45: World Palladium Market by Application Segment (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst, Electrical/Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others for North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Autocatalyst -The Key End-Use Segment of Rhodium

Table 46: World Rhodium Market by End-Use Segments (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst (net), Glass, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demand for Ruthenium in Automotive Industry

Demand for Ruthenium Plunges

Table 47: World Ruthenium Market by Application Area (2002 - 2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Electrochemical, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Iridium Witnesses Demand Slide

Table 48: World Iridium Market by Application Area (2002 - 2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Electronics, Electrochemical, Chemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Superalloys and Specialty Alloys

Application Chart for Superalloys (Cobalt-based, Iron- based, and Nickel-based)

Across the Board Demand Growth for Superalloys

Power Sector Spurs Potential for Highly Alloyed Cast Nickel-Based Superalloys

8. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs

Purdue University Develops New Aluminum-Rich Alloy

Tokyo Metropolitan University Develops Porous Nickel-Tin Alloy

Ames Laboratory Designs New Permanent Magnet Alloy

Novel Titanium Alloy from Japanese Inventors

Australian Researchers Pioneer Novel Fabrication Process for Titanium Alloy Products

Researchers from France Debut Magnesium Alloy Treating Composition

High-Barrier Performance TPE Alloy from GLS Corporation

QuantumSphere Develops Novel Nano-Cobalt (QSI-Nano™ Cobalt)

GBC Materials Offers VX Crucibles for Melting High Purity Metals

NJC Plans to Develop Advanced Joining Technologies for Titanium Structures

Taiwan Researcher Develops Negative Potential Magnesium Alloy

Pennsylvania Inventor Devises Continuous Casting Process for Non-Ferrous Alloys

Marc Alan Develops Silver-Platinum Alloy

New Jersey Inventors Debut Titanium Alloys Oxidation Protection Coatings

Russian Researchers Develop Magnesium Based Alloys

Scientists from Japan Devise Work Piece Making Process

US Researchers Pioneer Residual Stress Reduction Process for Nickel-Based Super-Alloy

Single Crystal Nickel Based Super-Alloy from US Inventors

US Researchers Pioneer Fabrication Process for Nickel-Base Super-Alloy Material

US Researcher Develops Nickel-Tungsten- Chromium Alloy

US Researchers Pioneer Surface Oxidization Method for Zirconium

Researcher Develops High-Strength Aluminum Alloy

France-based Researcher Develops Heat-Treatable Aluminum Alloy

German Researcher Develops High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Composite Material

US Researchers Develop Novel Method for Bending Magnesium Alloy Tube

Japanese Scientists Pioneer Process for Molding Metal Alloys with Low Melting Point

Inventors from Australia Develop Magnesium Alloy Strip Production Process

Australian Scientists Develop Creep Resistant Magnesium Alloy

US Inventors Introduce Adhesive Compositions

US Researchers Develop Aluminum Alloy With High Tensile Strength Properties

US-based Researcher Develops Superior Strength Aluminum Alloy

Japanese Researchers Develop Multilayer Aluminum-Base Alloy Slide Member

Japanese Researchers Develop ‘Anodization’ Adaptable Magnesium Alloy

Japanese Researchers Develop Aluminum Alloy Suitable for Forging

US Inventors Develop Method For Aluminum Alloy Anodized Coating

Canadian Researchers Pioneer a Novel Process for Recycling Aluminum Alloy Wheels

New Cost-Effective Technology to Produce Titanium- Aluminide Alloy Powders

SPS Technologies Develops New Titanium Alloy

Seisin Develops Special Anti-Vibration Alloy

Seawater Study Explores New Applications for High-Magnesium Aluminum Alloys

TAG Heuer Timepiece Features Liquidmetal Alloy

Toyota Central R&D Lab Develops Superior Titanium Alloys

IMR Develops World’s Highest Strength Magnesium Alloy

New Alloy Promises Lower Emissions in High-Performance Engines

NASA Develops Stronger Aluminum Alloy

Titanium Springs Debut on Volkswagen

Oxford University’s Spray Cast Technology

Surface Reforming Technology for Aluminum Alloys

New Creep-Resistant Magnesium Casting Alloys for Engines from GM

More Viable Way of Producing Titanium Alloys

New Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Alloy Substitutes Lead Shots

Phoenix Gold Releases Tantrum Amplifier Series

9. Product Developments/Introductions

Harvey Titanium Rolls Out Titanium CP-1 Grade 4 and CP-3 Grade 2

Harvey Titanium Introduces 6Al-4V ELI

Aardvark Polymers Unveils Thermoplastics for Rotational Molding Applications

Henan Launches New Transformative Magnesium Alloy

Rolled Alloys Launches LDX 2101®

Advanced Magnesium Technologies Pacts with CAST CRC

New Flash Memory Drives with Liquidmetal Alloy

Mitsubishi Aluminum Debuts Heat-Resistant Magnesium Alloy

Chinese Joint Venture Innovates Eight New Magnesium Alloys for Locomotives

Allegheny Technologies Debuts ATI-425 Titanium Alloy

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Develops Innovative Alloy

Sanyo Special Steel Develops Alloy for Power Transmission Cables

AMC Knocks US Market with New Magnesium Alloy

New Magnesium HPA from Magnesium Elektron

GLS Corporation Introduces New HPAs

Alcoa Develops New Alloys for Super Jumbo Jetliners

Brush Wellman Launches MAX25IC, a High Performance Alloy

Showa Denko Introduces ST60 High-Strength Aluminum Alloy

Furukawa Electric Develops New Phosphor Bronze Alloys

Kobe Steel and Takenaka Komuten Roll Out New Zinc-Aluminum Alloy

10. Recent Industry Activity

Alcoa to Acquire Stakes in Rio Tinto

ThyssenKrupp Relocates Nickel Alloy Wire Facility

Aubert & Duval Forms Alliance with UKTMP, EADS, Airbus

O'Neal Steel Pockets Southern Nickel

ArcelorMittal Receives EU Approval for OFZ

Molymet to Set up Processing Facility

Latrobe to Expand Two Plants

Sin Chi to Set up Plant in Vietnam

Baotou Xinjin and China Direct Invests in New Production Line

Olin Corp Sells Nonferrous Metals Business

Ulba-China to Distribute Ulba Master Alloys

Sentra Takes Over Karat Platinum

Chinalco Inks Pact with Midas Holding

Three Japanese Giants to Set up JV in China

Yunhai Special Metals to Expand Subsidiary’s Capacity

Vero Veria to Set up Plant in Northern Vietnam

UC RUSAL to Form a JV in Venezuela

Ferro Alloys to Build New Plant

Yutong and Alcoa Enters Partnership

Aleris to Shut Dickson Aluminum Alloy Plant

Dingsheng Aluminium and Alcan to Set up Joint Venture

Chinalco Pockets NELA

Alcan Builds Aluminum Alloy Facility in Tianjin

Mechel to Boost Ferroalloy Business

Aleris International to Acquire Wabash Alloys

Precision Castparts to Buy Caledonian Alloys Group

Baoji Titanium to Supply Titanium Products to Boeing

ThyssenKrupp VDM USA Merges with Sister Company

Allegheny Technologies to Expand Capacities

Alcoa Sells Chalco’s Stake

Alcoa Opens Flat-Rolled Products Facility in China

Rio Tinto Acquires Alcan

Hindalco Industries Acquires Novelis

Allegheny Plans to Raise Production Capacity at its Washington Facility

Metal USA Bags US$45.1 Million Contract for Metal and Alloy Supply

Cookson Group Plc to Restructure UK Precious Metals Business Operations

Allegheny Technologies Signs Supply Agreement with Boeing

Kobe Steel to Enhance Titanium Production and Upgrade Facilities

Noventa Ltd Plans to Join the London Alternative Investment Market

China Direct to Acquire Majority Stake in CDI Magnesium and Jinan Wanda

ATI Inks Supply Agreement with General Electric Aviation

ATI to Increase Nickel Based Super-Alloy and Premium Titanium Production

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products to Boost Production

RUSAL Acquires Majority Stake in Nigeria’s Aluminium Smelter Company

EC Approves Merger of RUSAL, Glencore, and SUAL Group

BASF Takes Over Engelhard

RUSAL Purchases Chinese Cathode Plant

RUSAL Acquires Aroaima Mining Company of Guyana

Titanium Metals Bags Rolls Royce Supply Order

Aluminum Corporation to Acquire Additional Stake in Lanzhou Aluminum

Alcan Agrees to Supply Heavy Gage Aluminum to Transtar

ATI to Set Up New High-Grade Titanium Sponge Production Unit

Aluminum Corp to Acquire Shandong Aluminum Industry

H.C.Starck Commissions New Manufacturing Plant

Precision Castparts Corp Acquires Special Metals Corp

Advanced Magnesium Receives New Order from Walmec, for AM-lite

Shanxi Jingmei Alloy to Double Magnesium Alloy Capacity

Hydro Becomes 55 % Stakeholder of Slovalco

Allegheny Technologies to Expand Albany Plant Capacity

Hydro and Qatar Petroleum Forms Joint Venture

PLANSEE GmbH Becomes PLANSEE SE

Kurimoto to Establish New R&D Centre in Osaka

Chelyabinsk Forms Special Steels and Alloys Subsidiary

Timken Divests Latrobe Steel

NFC Develops Titanium Half Alloy Tubes

Castle Acquires Transtar Metals

Texas Pacific Group to Purchase Aleris International

Consolidated Foundries Acquires Hitchcock Industries

Reliance Pan Pacific Acquires 100% Interest in Everest Metals

International Metal Enterprises Purchases Stein Ferroaleciones SA

Evraz to Purchase Strategic Mineral Corp

LMI Aerospace Purchases Technical Change Associates

CFI Holdings Acquires Watkins

Hindalco Industries Floats Joint Venture with ALMEX

Alcoa to Form Soft Alloy Extrusion Joint Venture with Orkla ASA

Alcoa Pens Long-Term Contract with Nike to Supply Specialty Aluminum Tubes

Alcoa to Restructure Downstream Operations

ATI Allegheny Ludlum Supplies Alloys to Wellstream International, Ltd

Alcan Supplies Sheet Aluminum to Modine Manufacturing Company

Quay Magnesium Expands Magnesium Alloy Production Capacity

Alcan to Expand Hard Alloy Aluminum Strip Capacity

Baotou Plans Capacity Additions to Become the Largest Aluminum Alloy Producer

Jiaozuo Wanfang Sets Up a New Aluminum Alloy Bar Production Line

ATI to Boost Titanium Sponge Production

Titanium Metals Corporation Divests Stake in Valtimet SAS

Haynes Inks a Conclusive Lon-term Agreement with TIMET

Heraeus to Acquire Platinum Business of Fremapi Group

Showa Denko to Join Forces with Sumitomo

NCDEX Bags Distribution Deals

Alcan Bags Contract from Boeing

Corus Aluminium Forms Alliance on Research and Development

Novelis to Shutdown Casting Alloys Facility

Chinese Players Break Foreign Monopoly

Russian Aluminum Acquires Stake in Solikamsk Magnesium Plant

ATI Allegheny Ludlum Receives Contract from the University of Pittsburgh-

Alcoa Bags Supply Contract from SAMF

Magnesium International Pockets License Option from CSIRO

RUSAL’s Alliance with Eurasian Seems to Collapse

ATI to Boost Production Capacity

NALCO Receives Approval for Renovation

RUSAL Plans New Alumina Plant in India

New Magnesium Alloy Plant at Chongqing

Quay Magnesium Commissions New Magnesium Alloy Plant in China

MagAlloy Becomes MagIndustries

Alcan to Invest in New Aluminum Extrusion Plant

Novelis to Exit European Aluminum Casting Alloys Market

Novelis Divests from Alcan

RUSAL to Construct New Alumina Plant

Olin Opts EIP Metals to Market HPAs

RUSAL Acquires Interest in Queensland Alumina Limited

Century Aluminum Acquires Nordural Aluminium

Alcan Inc Acquires the Remaining Stake in Aluminium Dunkerque

Alcan Completes the Acquisition of Pechiney

Titanium Intelligence Merges with Alaska Star Minerals LLC

Luxfer Group Acquires Magnesium Business of Spectrulite Consortium Inc

Murray Metals Acquires Ireland Alloys Ltd

Howmet Castings Enters into an Agreement with Rolls-Royce

Hydro Aluminium AS Sells German Alumina and Bauxite Units

BRP Uses NASA's Patented Alloys for Outboard Engines

Mytilineos Group in an Acquisition Deal with Alcan

Bharat Forge Acquires German Aluminium

US Magnesium Expands Rowley Facilities

W. C. Heraeus Acquires Platecxis

Nemak Pacts with DaimlerChrysler

Avmin Becomes African Rainbow Minerals

Russian Aluminum Sells Ferroalloy Plant

Avmin Manufactures High Performance Alloys

Pushin Magnesium Starts Magnesium Alloy Production

Russian Aluminum Constructs New Castings Complex

Advanced Magnesium Alloys Acquires Xstrata Magnesium

Hydro Magnesium Ties up with Universities for Magnesium Project

ThyssenKrupp VDM Readies VIM Furnace to Produce Superalloys

SUAL and VSMPO-Avisma Jointly Produce Aluminum Alloys

Norilsk Nickel of Russia Takes Over US SWC

Yellow River Magnesium Constructs Magnesium Ingot Production Line

Hydro Aluminium and Talum Sign Aluminum Foundry Alloy Supply Deal

Allied Metal Acquires Alabama Aluminum Plant

Superior Industries International Inks Deal with General Motors

Platinum Group Metals and New Millennium Metals Complete Amalgamation

Cabot Acquires 100% Stake in Japanese Joint Venture

Precision Castparts Acquires Western Australian Specialty Alloys

Australasian Gold Mines Buys Controlling Stake in Tantalum Australia

Kobal Invest Kft Acquires Kobal Kobanyai Konnyufemmu Kft

MagAlloy and Stinnes Sign Marketing Agreement

Magnesium Elektron Bags Three Long-Term Recycling Contracts

Allegheny Technologies Ties up with AvestaPolarit

Liquidmetal Technologies Pacts with Cleveland Golf

Strategic Minerals Corp Sells its Stake in CS Metals of Louisiana LLC

OmniSource Corp Expands Division

Hydro Magnesium Starts New Plant in China

Sumitomo Titanium Expands Japanese Titanium Plant

New Molding Capacity for L&P Unit

Titanium Metals Corp. Establishes Timet Automotive

Strategic Minerals and International Specialty Alloys Collaborate

Superalloys Firms Renew Sales Pact

Teksid Automotive Components Awards Aluminum Contract to Wabash Alloys

McDonnell Douglas Corp Wins Cooperative Agreement

Vtorichnye Metally i Splavy Inks Pact with Trimet

TW Metals Inc Signs Supply and Distribution Agreement

Sons of Gwalia Enhances Production Capacity

Minerva Aluminum Adds Capacity

Avocet Sells Bishop, California. Site, Quits US Tungsten Processing

11. Focus on Select Global Players

African Rainbow Minerals Limited (South Africa)

Alcoa Inc (US)

Alcoa Howmet Castings (US)

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (US)

Allvac Incorporated (US)

Advanced Magnesium Limited (Australia)

Carpenter Technology Corporation (US)

BASF Catalysts LLC (US)

Eramet Group (France)

Haynes International Inc (US)

H.C. Starck GmbH (Germany)

High Performance Alloys Inc (US)

Magnesium Elektron Incorporated (UK)

Olin Brass (US)

Rio Tinto Alcan (Canada)

Rolled Alloys Inc (US)

United Company RUSAL (Russia)

Special Metals Corporation (US)

ThyssenKrupp VDM GmbH (Germany)

Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET) (US)

W.C. Heraeus GmbH & Co KG (Germany)

12. Global Market Perspective

Table 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: World Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: World 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012- (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys by Product Segment - Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys by Product Segment - Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Magnesium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Magnesium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Magnesium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Titanium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Titanium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Titanium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non Ferrous Alloys (Zirconium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68: World Long-term Projections for Non Ferrous Alloys (Zirconium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69: World 10-Year Perspective for Non Ferrous Alloys (Zirconium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals by Product Segment - Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals by Product Segment - Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Molybdenum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Molybdenum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Molybdenum) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Tungsten) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Tungsten) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Tungsten) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Columbium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Columbium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Columbium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Refractory Metals (Tantalum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86: World Long-term Projections for Refractory Metals (Tantalum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87: World 10-Year Perspective for Refractory Metals (Tantalum) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals by Product Segment - Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals Product Segment - Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Platinum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Platinum) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Platinum) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Palladium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Palladium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Palladium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Rhodium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Rhodium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Rhodium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Ruthenium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Ruthenium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Ruthenium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Platinum Group Metals (Iridium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107: World Long-term Projections for Platinum Group Metals (Iridium) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108: World 10-Year Perspective for Platinum Group Metals (Iridium) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Special Alloys & Superalloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110: World Long-term Projections for Special Alloys & Super alloys by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111: World 10-Year Perspective for Special Alloys & Superalloys by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin American Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Industry Trends

Crisis Hits Secondary Aluminum Alloys Market

Columbium Uses in the US

Molybdenum Production & Consumption Trends

Defense and Commercial Aircraft Corner Lion’s Share of Titanium Demand

Demand for Titanium and Nickel Alloys Tied to Aerospace and Power Sectors

High-Performance Titanium and Nickel Alloys Activities Move Overseas

Aerospace and Energy Markets - The Major Superalloys Consumers

Superalloys Demand Susceptible to Turbulences in End-User Industries

Maintains Consistent Growth Amidst Challenges

Aerospace Still Holds the Key

Non-aerospace Uses Expand

Connector Industry Springs Potential for High Performance Alloys

End Use Application Markets

Aluminum

From Alumina to Automobiles

Titanium Alloys - End Use Trends

Titanium Doldrums Likely to Fall Behind Aerospace

Magnesium Alloys

Automakers Look Anew at Magnesium Alloys

Table 112: US Magnesium Market (2004 Vs 2005): Breakdown of Alloy Imports for Consumption from Canada, China, Israel, Norway, United Kingdom, Russia, Mexico, and Others (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Base Market Scan

Aluminum

Growing Demand for Aluminum Exports

Factors Influencing the Industry

Trading

Energy

Environment and Climate Change

Recycling

Technology

Key Statistics

Table 113: US Production of Primary Aluminum (2000-2006): Volume in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114: US Aluminum Shipments (2004): Breakdown by Product Type - Mill Products (Sheet, Plate & Foil; Extruded Products; Electrical Conductor; Other) and Ingot for Castings & Others (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/ Chart)

Table 115: US Aluminum Market by End-Use Industry for 2004: Percentage Breakdown for Transportation, Containers & Packaging, Construction, Consumer Durables, Machinery & Equipment, Electrical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Aluminum Producers

Table 116: US Aluminum Market (2003) - Major Players Ranked by Capacity - Alcoa Inc., Reynolds Metals Co., Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp., Ormet Corp., Northwest Aluminum Corp., Noranda Aluminum Co., Southwire Co., Alcan Aluminum Corp., Columbia Falls Aluminum Co., Century Aluminum Corp., and Vanalco Inc. (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 117: US Aluminum Market: Leading Players in the Beverage Cans Market (2004-2006) - Percentage Share Breakdown by Ball corp., Metal ContainerCorp., Rexam, Crown Cork & Seal, and Coors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 118: US Custom Wheel Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Material Type- Aluminum, Steel, Wire and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Magnesium

Table 119: US Primary Magnesium Consumption (2005 Vs 2006): Breakdown by End-Use Segment - Aluminum Alloys, Castings (Die Castings, Permanent Mold Castings, Sand Castings), Iron & Steel Desulfurization, Wrought Products (Extrusions, Others), Reducing Agent, Cathodic Protection, Chemicals and Others (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 120: US Magnesium Market (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Exports by Country for Canada, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 121: US Magnesium Market (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports for Consumption by Country from Canada, China, Russia, Israel and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Zirconium

Table 122: US Production of Milled Zircon and Zirconium Oxide (2000-2004)(Volume in Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Titanium

Table 123: US Titanium Market by Leading Players (2004): Breakdown of Annual Production Capacities for Allegheny Technologies Inc., Alta Group (Honeywell), Howmet (Alcoa), RMI Titanium, and Titanium Metals Corp. for Sponge and Ingot (In Metric Tons)

Table 124: US Titanium Consumption (2003): Breakdown by End-Use Segments - Commercial Aerospace, Military Aerospace, Industrial and Consumer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 125: US Titanium Pigment Shipments (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Industry - Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer; Plastics; Paper; and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Molybdenum

Table 126: US Molybdenum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Application - Machinery, Electrical, Transportation, Chemicals, Oil and Gas and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 127: US Molybdenum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Imports (Molybdenum Ore and Concentrates (Including Roasted and Other Concentrates)) by Country for Chile, Canada, Mexico and Others* (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tungsten

Table 128: US Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Tantalum

Table 129: US Tantalum Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country - Australia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Thailand, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum Group Metals

Table 130: US Platinum Group Metals Market (2003 & 2004): Breakdown of Imports for Consumption for Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium and Iridium (In Kilograms) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 131: US Platinum Group Metals Market (2003 & 2004): Breakdown of Exports for Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum

Table 132: Platinum Market in the US (2000-2004): Mine Production in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 134: Platinum Market in the US (2001-2004): Imports in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 135: Platinum Market in the US (2004): Imports in Kilograms by Country - South Africa, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Belgium, Canada,Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Jordan, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 137: Platinum Market in the US (2001-2004): Exports in Kilograms (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 138: Platinum Market in the US (2004): Exports in Kilograms by Country - Japan, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, Chile, Australia, Brazil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 140: US Metal Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Metal Used in Wedding Rings/Bands- Yellow gold, Platinum, White gold, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Palladium

Table 141: US Palladium Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country - Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 142: North American Palladium Market by Application Segment (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst, Electrical/Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Nickel

Table 143: US Nickel Market by End-Use Industry (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Electrical/Electronic Equipment, Transport, Construction/Building, Household Goods, and Other Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 144: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 145: US Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 146: US 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Industry Review

Aluminum

Aluminum Casting, Rolling and Extruding in Canada - Industry Scenario

Industry Classification

Products Profile

Industry Characteristics

Innovation and Technology

Challenges in the Aluminum Industry

Table 147: Canadian Production of Primary Aluminum (2001-2006): Volume in Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 149: Canadian Aluminum Production (2003): Breakdown of Annual Capacity by Leading Producers - Alcan Aluminum Ltd., Canadian Reynolds Metals Co., Aluminiere de Becancour Inc., Alcoa Inc., and Aluminerie Alouette (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 150: Magnesium Production in Canada (2003-2005) (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 151: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 152: Canadian Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 153: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Industry Trends

Magnesium

Magnesium Recycling - The Trend of the Future

Thixo-Casting Process Heightens Demand for Magnesium

Scrap Recycling Picks up Momentum

Magnesium Ups Demand in Automotive and Electronics Sector

Table 154: Japanese Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum Group Metals

Japan - The Largest PGM Importer

Platinum

Table 155: Japanese Platinum Market (2003 & 2004) : Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by End-Use Segments - Autocatalyst (net), Jewelry, Electrical, Chemical, Glass, Petroleum and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Palladium

Table 156: Japanese Palladium Market by Application Segment (2004 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Autocatalyst, Electrical/ Electronics, Dental, Chemical, Jewelry, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 157: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 158: Japanese Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 159: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Europe - A Major Market

Competitive Environment

Non-Ferrous Alloys

Market Participants

Aluminum

Table 160: European Secondary Aluminum Production (2004 Vs 2003): Breakdown by Country - Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Austria, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Magnesium

Titanium

Zirconium

Platinum Group Metals

Table 161: Leading Platinum Group Metal Refiners in Europe (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Catalytic Converter Sales by Johnson Matthey, Engelhard Corporation, Degussa, Heraeus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Superalloys and Special Alloys

Table 162: Leading Players in the European Superalloys Market (2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by ThyssenKrupp VDM, Vereinigte Deutsche Nickel-Werke, Special Metals / Inco International, Allegheny Teledyne / Special Melted Products, Howmet, Haynes International, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Dynamics

Consumption Dominated by Technologically Advanced Countries

Production Centered in Low Cost Destinations

Aluminum Production Drifting Out of Europe

Bigger the Transport Sector - Higher the Demand for High Performance Materials

Airbus Creates Opportunities for High Performance Materials

Magnesium Alloys in Car Making - Growing Application

Palladium Scores over Platinum for Catalytic Converters

Titanium Market Set to Recover in 2004

Technology Trends At a Glance

Industry Issues

Fabrication Technology Improves by the Day

Recycling - A Feasible Solution

End Use Application Market Overview

Table 163: European High Performance Alloys Market (2003 Vs 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segments - Industrial, Transportation, Domestic, Power Generation & Distribution, Medical, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Non-Ferrous Alloys

Table 164: Non-Ferrous Alloys Market in Europe (2003 Vs 2005): Volume Sales Ranked by End Use Segments -Industrial, Transportation, Domestic, Power Generation & Distribution, Medical, and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Refractory Metal Alloys

Table 165: European Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum Group Metals

Table 166: Platinum Group Metals Market in Europe (2005 Vs 2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Metal - Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 167: Platinum Group Metals Consumption in Europe (2005 Vs 2003): Breakdown by End Use Segment Transportation, Industrial, Domestic, Medical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum

Palladium

Rhodium

Table 168: European Rhodium Sales (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End-Use Segment - Autocatalyst/Catalytic Converter, Glass, Chemical, Electrical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Ruthenium

Table 169: European Ruthenium Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment - Electrical, Process Catalysts,Electrochemical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Iridium

Table 170: European Iridium Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment - Electrochemical, Process Catalysts, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Superalloys

Power Generation

Table 171: European Special Alloys & Superalloys Market (2003 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by End Use Segment -Industrial, Power, Transportation, Domestic,Medical, and Others (In Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 172: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 173: European Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 174: European Current and Future Market Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 175: European Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 176: European 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 177: European 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and SpecialAlloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Overview of Aluminum Market

Key Players

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 178: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 179: French Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 180: French 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Overview of Aluminum Market

Table 181: German Aluminum Market (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Industry - Transport, Building & Construction, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Iron & Steel, Domestic Equipment and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 182: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 183: German Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 184: German 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 185: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 186: Italian Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 187: Italian 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Competitive Picture of the Tungsten Market

Table 188: UK Tungsten Market by End-Use Segment (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Cutting and Wear-Resistant Materials, Electrical & Electronic Materials, Steels Superalloys & Wear-resistant Alloys and Chemicals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 189: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment- Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 190: UK Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 191: UK 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

B. Market Analytics

Table 192: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 193: Spanish Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non- Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 194: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)

4f. Russia

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Industry Trends

Aluminum

Russian Aluminum Industry Digs Its Own Grave

Perennial Shortage of Raw Materials

The Emergence of Large Integrated Holdings

Rise in Number of Melting Facilities

Titanium

Titanium Consumption in Aircraft Set to Skyrocket

Platinum

Table 195: Leading Companies in the Russian Platinum Market (2003): Mine Production in '000 Ounces - Norilsk, Amur Artel, KGD, and Urals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 196: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment -Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 197: Russian Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non- Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 198: Russian 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 199: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for the Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 200: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 201: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Platinum Group Metals

End Use Application Trends

Australia

An Overview of Aluminum Market

Australia - An Emerging Magnesium Producer

Strategic Corporate Developments

Review of Key Players

China

Industry Trends

Aluminum

China - The Emerging Leader

Problems Galore

Taxation Regime Dents Exports

Prices Look Up

Production and Consumption Compete Head On

Consolidation Picks Up Momentum

Outlook

Table 202: Chinese Aluminum Industry (2004) - Production Capacity by Type - Secondary Aluminum, Aluminum Oxide and Electrolytic Aluminum (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 204: Chinese Aluminum Market by End-Use Sector for 2004: Percentage Breakdown of Consumption for Building and Construction, Transportation, Electrical, Consumer Durables, Machinery & Equipment, Packaging and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Magnesium

China - Dominates the Global Magnesium Industry

China Better Off with Thermal Reduction Process

Foreign Investors Show Interest in China’s Ningxia

Titanium

Titanium Demand in China Burgeoning

Molybdenum

China - the Second Largest Mo Producer

Tungsten

Table 205: Tungsten Market in China (2004): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Segments - Hardmetals (Cemented Carbides), Steels/ Super alloys, Mill Products, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regulatory Authority for Tungsten in China

Nickel

Table 206: Production of Nickel in China (2003 - 2005) (In ‘000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 207: Chinese Nickel Imports (2000 - 2004) (In ‘000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Platinum

Table 208: Platinum Market in China (2005): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Application - Jewelry and Others

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

Taiwan

Magnesium Alloy

Magnesium Alloy Production Bolstered by Spiraling Demand for Notebook

Taiwan to Emerge as Largest Magnesium Alloy Market

Taiwan to Replace Japan in Magnesium Alloy Usage for Handset

Competitive Landscape

A Comparison of Leading Players in Taiwanese Magnesium Alloy Products Market

India

Aluminum

An Overview

Industry Background

Bauxite Available Aplenty

Industry Structure

Table 209: Aluminum Production in India (2001-2003): Breakdown by Major Manufacturer- Nalco, Balco, Hindalco, Indal, and Malco (In Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 210: Aluminum Consumption in India (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Product Type - Wire Rods, Rolled Products, Extrusions, Castings & Alloys, Foils, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 211: Semi-Fabricated Aluminum Market in India (2005 & 2010) - Annual Production Capacity for Product Type -Sheet, Wire Rods, Extrusions, Forging, Foil, and Others (In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Manufacturing and Technical Process

Table 212: Aluminum Consumption in India (2004) - Percentage Share Breakdown by End Use Segment - Electrical, Transport, Consumer Durables, Packaging Construction, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Raw Material Review

Competitive Analysis

Major Players in the Indian Aluminum Industry

Key Challenges

Growth in Industrial Production / User Industries

Power Availability

Duty Structure

Outlook

Magnesium

Table 213: Indian Magnesite Market (2000-2005): Production in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 214: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys - by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 215: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 216: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Middle East & Africa

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

South Africa

Platinum Production Scales New Heights

Leading Platinum Producing Companies in South Africa

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 217: Middle East & African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys- by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 218: Middle East & Africa Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 219: Middle East & African 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Latin America

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

An Overview of Brazilian Aluminum Market

Table 220: Leading Aluminum Producers in Brazil (2003 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production for Albras, CBA, Alcoa, BHP Billiton, Alcan, and Valesul (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 221: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Performance Alloys - by Product Segment for Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 222: Latin American Long-term Projections for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Non-Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), Platinum Group Metals (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, and Iridium), and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 223: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for High Performance Alloys by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Non- Ferrous Alloys (Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Zirconium), Refractory Metal Alloys (Molybdenum, Tungsten, Columbium, and Tantalum), PlatinumGroup Metals, and Special Alloys & Superalloys Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE