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Empire Metals Upgrades Pitfield to 8.16 Billion Tonnes TiO2, World’s Largest Titanium Resource

Empire Metals announced an upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate at Pitfield in Western Australia totaling 8.16 billion tonnes at 4.3% TiO2, including the first Measured Resource, reinforcing the project as the world’s largest titanium resource with near-surface high-grade zones and a conventional processing path. While this strengthens Pitfield’s development case and potential tier-one status, the company remains unprofitable with no revenue and depends on external financing, keeping investors focused on funding conditions and the stock’s performance.

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BusinessJul 24, 2026

Titanium Dioxide Remains Essential for Coatings

Titanium dioxide remains a critical white pigment for coatings, boosting opacity, brightness, gloss, and UV resistance, with rutile favored for exterior applications and anatase for interior uses. Asia Pacific Chemical (Tianjin) highlights rigorous quality control, stable supply, and strong technical support to meet rising demand for high-performance coatings while maintaining efficient production and cost savings.

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BusinessJul 23, 2026

Empire Metals appoints leadership to accelerate Pitfield Titanium

Empire Metals has appointed Chris Dodds as General Manager (Project Delivery) and Emma Neale as Senior Advisor (Approvals) to accelerate the Pitfield Titanium Project in Western Australia, strengthening in-house delivery and regulatory pathways through feasibility studies toward commercial development. Despite ongoing losses as a pre-revenue explorer, the company emphasizes a robust in-house team and a district-scale high-grade deposit, supported by governance comments from Managing Director Shaun Bunn.

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BusinessJul 23, 2026

PTC Industries secures DRDO tank cradle order

PTC Industries secured a DRDO ARDE order to design and develop a Titanium Cradle for the 105mm Indian Light Weight Tank, marking its shift from manufacturing to design-led development of mission-critical titanium defense components and strengthening its integrated ‘From Melt to Mission’ platform. The contract boosts India’s indigenous defence capabilities, highlights titanium’s role in lightweighting tanks and artillery, and positions PTC to capture broader opportunities in domestic defence self-reliance.

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TechJul 22, 2026

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra 2

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 with major upgrades in battery life, displays up to 5,000 nits, and advanced health and fitness features, including real-time elevation metrics and dive-ready water resistance. The Ultra2 targets rugged, sport-focused use with Trail Run and titanium durability, while the Watch9 emphasizes everyday health management and AI-driven health insights, reflecting Samsung’s broadened health-focused wearable strategy.

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BusinessJul 22, 2026

Amaero Wins US DoW Contract for Refractory Powders

Amaero Inc. has won a A$6.5–6.51 million U.S. Department of War development contract to create alternative high-temperature refractory alloy powders, notably alternatives to Niobium C103, with a 13-month timeline through August 2027 and milestone-based monthly payments that will recognize most revenue in late 2026 and early 2027. The award underscores Amaero’s role in strengthening U.S. defence supply chains, validates its gas atomization capabilities, and follows a record revenue quarter and growing backlog that signal expanding demand for its titanium and refractory powders and PM-HIP manufacturing services.

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Biden Regulators Investigating Counterfeit Chinese Materials Used By Major Jet Manufacturer

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating how counterfeit titanium from a Chinese company found its way into recently manufactured Boeing planes, according to The New York Times. The counterfeit…

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ReportingFeb 28, 2020

Trump Eyes Talks With Japan to Ensure Access to Titanium Sponge

President Donald Trump has decided not to take action on imports of titanium sponge, a key input in military aircraft, after a Commerce Department investigation found imports hurt U.S. makers of the material and…

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