Resumen de Claytech 2015: : UK housebuilding to boost clay deman
The UK government's plan to build 1m new homes by 2020 will provide a boost for industrial min erals, such as clays and pigment minerals, needed for the produc tion of construction materials, in dustry experts told IM at the Claytech Conference in Stafford, UK.
"Ultimately, the mood is a lot more positive than it was four to five years ago. There is not only good demand but new investment in the industry," [Guy Armitage] told IM. "The country needs more houses and the economy is pick ing up." Although many students choose to go overseas, properly engaging them can make a difference. Ac cording to Dr Andrew Wetherelt, programme director for undergrad uate mining at the University of Ex eter in the UK: "It's a good time for the UK industrial minerals market because the numerous overseas op portunities are not currently there."
