Mexico: Mining and metallurgic production dropped 6% in Mexico in the first four months of 2014, the steepest fall for a similar period since 2009, according to the national institute of statistics and geography (INEGI). The drop was attributed to a fall in coal, gold, iron ore, silver, fluorite and lead production. In contrast, gypsum, coque, sulphur, zinc and copper output rose in the same period.

India: The government of Telangana State will supply gypsum to farmers at a 50% subsidy. Telangana Markfed and AP Agros have been selected as the nodal agencies to supply the gypsum. The subsidy portion would be met from normal State plan, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture and the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) programmes.

India: Gypsum producer FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Ltd (FAGMIL) has announced profits of US$8.74m in 2013 – 2014, up from US$2.64m in 2009 – 2010.

India: Gypsum consumption in India is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4% during 2012 – 2018 according to the latest market reports. The growing demand for gypsum, due to the amplified construction activity, high cement consumption and extensive use of gypsum in fertilisers and ceramic products, has resulted in escalating gypsum consumption.