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Osmond Resources Strikes High-Grade Rutile and Zircon at Orion Zone 2

Osmond Resources Limited is making waves with the announcement of high-grade rutile and zircon discoveries at the newly defined Orion Zone 2 in South Australia. This revelation signals a significant breakthrough in the company’s exploration journey and strengthens its presence in the critical minerals landscape.

The standout findings from recent sampling include impressive Total Heavy Mineral (THM) grades up to 17.4%, with rutile reaching up to 16.1% and zircon measuring as high as 6.5%. These grades mark Orion Zone 2 as a promising location for strategic mineral exploration with the potential for future development.

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Indian Precipitated Silica market

📌 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤

The Indian Precipitated Silica market is projected to rise significantly from $183.78M in 2024 to $290.2M by 2031, growing at a steady CAGR of 6.5%. Fueled by the country’s booming automotive, rubber, and oral care sectors, precipitated silica is becoming a cornerstone of India’s specialty chemicals landscape.

🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐎𝐈-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟏 → 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐰 

📊 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬

• Automotive Tyres — As a performance-enhancing filler for fuel-efficient, low-rolling-resistance tyres

• Rubber & Plastics — Reinforcement agent for mechanical strength and durability

• Oral Care — Used in toothpaste formulations as a cleaning and thickening agent

• Food & Pharma — As anti-caking and free-flowing additives in powdered formulations

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭

• Rise in green tyre demand driven by fuel efficiency and emission norms

• Expansion of India’s automotive production hubs

• Increasing dental hygiene awareness and premium toothpaste uptake

• Growth in processed food and nutraceuticals needing silica-based flow aids

🛑 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡

• Volatile raw material prices (e.g., sodium silicate)

• Environmental compliance in manufacturing processes

• Import competition from China and ASEAN countries

• Low awareness among SME manufacturers of advanced grades

🔬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬

• Shift to eco-friendly production methods with lower carbon footprints

• Adoption of ultra-fine grades for high-end applications in food and pharma

• Localization of silica supply chains for strategic autonomy

• R&D in multi-functional silica composites for improved reinforcement

🏆 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡

• Leaders: W. R. Grace, PPG Asian Paints, Solvay

• Indian Players: Oriental Yeast India Pvt Ltd

• Emerging: hubergroup, Dalian Fuchang Chemical Co.,Ltd.

📈 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

As India industrializes and upgrades across multiple sectors, precipitated silica is emerging as a high-performance, eco-aligned material. It plays a vital role in making tyres greener, foods safer, and personal care more effective — at scale.

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