Kwale titanium growth steady as demand for sulphate holds

Mining at Base Titanium site in Kwale County on February 25, 2019. The company in its first quarter 2020 report indicates demand for titanium products has remained strong. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and seasonal factors, demand for titanium products during the first quarter this year has remained stable with orders from customers remain regular, Base Titanium Company has announced.

The company in its first quarter 2020 report indicates demand for titanium products has remained strong through the quarter and tight market conditions continued to prevail for sulphate ilmenite and high-grade chloride feedstocks (including rutile) resulting in further price improvement for both ilmenite and rutile.