As the industries of steel, nonferrous, glass, cement and ceramics have been gradually rising from valley bottom; the industry of refractory has appeared recovering since the fourth quarter of 2009. The on-stream availability reached the highest level in first quarter of 2010 since the financial crisis broke out in the second half of 2008. Meanwhile, with the consumption increase of refractory materials in the international market, Chinese refractory materials export began turning around at the end of 2009, and it become better and better in the first half of 2010. However, there are still some uncertain factors such as water, power and coal supply influence the price of refractory materials; Development of the demand from steel and nonferrous develop with the policy change of money finance; the production technique innovation by major foreign producers. All above are what we refractory industry insiders have to consider.

Moreover, the era of low-carbon economy has come, which put forward new requirements for refractory industry. How to prolong the life...

Analysis on Chinese Economy Hotspots and Outlook for 2011

---- Wang Xiaoguang, Director of Macroeconomic Research Academy, NDRC

Chinese Trade Policy Impact on the Abrasive & Refractory Industry

---- Huo Jianguo, President of Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation

Analysis and Outlook of Burned Magnesia Application in Steel Industry

---- Bruce Xu, North and Southeast Asia Marketing Manager Queensland Magnesite Company

Analysis on Problems of Fused Alumina Industry in China and Prospect in 2011

---- Fan Zhenguo, President of Henan Yilong Group Co., Ltd.

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