Titanium Dioxide Report: As per the information received from one of our sources, Cristal Global (Saudi Arabia), world's second largest producer of titanium dioxide, announced that it will increase prices on all of its anatase and rutile Tiona® and Cristal titanium dioxide (TiO2) products sold in the Middle East, Europe and North America. In the Middle East, w.e.f. July 1st, 2009, or as permitted by contract, prices for all Tiona® and Cristal titanium dioxide (TiO2) products will increase by US$100 per metric ton. In Europe, w.e.f. July 1st, 2009, or as permitted by contract, prices for all Tiona® and Cristal titanium dioxide (TiO2) products will increase by EUR 50 per metric ton. In North America, w.e.f. August 1st, 2009, or as permitted by contract, prices for all Tiona® and Cristal titanium dioxide (TiO2) products will increase by US$0.02 per pound (USD).