Choosing a lamp seems simple. But the number of decisions that go into it can be daunting. "People get confused about sizing, if the style is going to fit the room, if it's going to give off the right amount of light, all the different price points," says Zoe Feldman, a Washington interior designer. All those factors can add up to a stunning space — or one that's significantly lacking. "Without the proper lighting, the space is sort of dead," she says. We asked Feldman and others for their advice on the right lighting styles, shades and hanging heights to bring a room back to life. Though they disagreed on some things, there was at least one rule they all agreed on: To have your home ready for any kind of moment or mood, every light should be on a dimmer.

No dark corners

Have a dark corner but no room for an end table? Try a floor lamp. Besides his own, Rick Singleton, a lighting artist, thinks there are three good types of floor lamps to go with. The first is a torchier on a dimmer. "You get the light that bounces off the ceiling and diffuses around the room," he says. The second is a multi-armed candelabrum with a shade. And the third is a pharmacy lamp, such as Restoration Hardware's 1900s Pharmacy Floor Lamp, good for reading.

Add some glamour

A good chandelier is like a good necklace: ready to transform any outfit or space into something a bit more special. Gale Singer, owner of Circa Lighting, says the Oslo Chandelier is a bestseller because of its glamorous crystal beads yet simple, traditional shape. She suggests hanging chandeliers five feet above the floor in dining rooms, unless the ceiling is especially high.

Classics are classic for a reason

"I just so often think that things are overdone in the lighting category," says longtime Washington designer Frank Babb Randolph. For that reason, he overlooks trendier pieces for classics such as the Tizio Table Lamp, designed by Robert Sapper in 1972, best for task lighting in drawing rooms and home offices.

For the bedroom, Randolph says a swing-arm lamp, such as the classic Hinson, is the go-to choice. "There's nothing like a swing-arm lamp in the bedroom because it gives you the proper lighting at the proper height," he says. Similar lamps can be found in many places, such as the Classic Swing Arm Lamp by Circa Lighting.

Another classic is the Anglepoise Lamp Original 1227 desk lamp. Designed by George Carwardine in 1932, it was rereleased last year by Anglepoise for its 75th anniversary.

Tips for your table

Choosing a table lamp can be trickier than choosing a bedside or task lamp, because there are so many choices. If you're overwhelmed, Interior designer Zoe Feldman suggests a gourd, such as the Porcelain Table Lamp by Garnet Hill. "There's tons of different ceramic gourds that are all sorts of colors," she says, making it easy to find one that complements your color scheme. For shades for any type of lamp, Feldman recommends a basic white linen or paper shade in a drum shape.

"When done in pairs, table lamps can create a nice amount of symmetry," Feldman says. "Especially if you don't have matching end tables." For an edgy modern option, consider the Concrete Cube Mini Lamp by Regina-Andrew Design.

How big should a table lamp be? When debating about size, Feldman says, "Err on the side of bigger rather than smaller." West Elm's Perch Table Lamp would be a good fit for a small end table.

Lighting as art

Lighting can be classic and subtle, but it can also be the perfect finishing piece for a room in need of distinctive art. "Many times in the rooms that are going to be visible to guests, like a powder room or dining room, people will go a little bit over the top and choose statement pieces," says Circa Lighting's Singer. The Large Wire Globe Lantern by the Richmond bloggers of Young House Love is a good eye-catching complement for traditional or modern homes.

For a really funky piece of lighting art — appropriate for a kitchen, rec room or even a teenager's room — try Vintage Marquee Lights, in letters or numbers.

Consider the bulb

Though they're often concealed by shades, don't overlook bulbs: Retro bulbs such as West Elm's Edison are making a comeback just as manufacturers are pushing toward more energy-efficient options.

"Keep in mind that these bulbs are more decorative," says Tina King of Rejuvenation home and lighting store. "They should be used for ambiance, not to light a kitchen where brighter light is needed for your work area." A tungsten bulb such as the 30W Radio-Style Small Tungsten Filament Bulb from Rejuvenation is another option for imitating the glow of candlelight.

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Chinatungsten Online learned that CPM Group has released its Tungsten Market Outlook 2013. The 150-page study provides an in-depth analysis of global tungsten supply, demand, and price trends, including projections for the next 10 years.  The report contains supply and demand statistics from 2000 through 2022, details on emerging tungsten projects inside and outside of China, a breakdown of tungsten demand by end-use, information on regional tungsten markets around the world, and detailed trade tables for tungsten ores, Ammonium Paratungstate (APT), and Ferrotungsten.

The prospects for the Chinese tungsten market are highlighted throughout the report, which includes a breakdown of Chinese mine production costs, mining regulation, and trade policy changes, and key demand drivers.  In addition, a project reference guide is provided with details on producing and potential tungsten mines.  The Tungsten Market Outlook provides 10-year forecasts for supply, demand, and prices under a base case and two alternate scenarios.

CPM Group’s Tungsten Market Outlook 2013:

    ►10 Year Supply and Demand Projections, and Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) Price Forecasts
    ►Tungsten Supply, Demand, and Price Projections under Alternate Scenarios
    ►Historical Supply and Demand Data
    ►Review of Chinese Trade Policies for Tungsten Products
    ►Breakdown of Chinese Mine Production Costs
    ►Tungsten Supply Detail by Country
    ►Tungsten Demand Statistics by End-Use and Region
    ►Benchmarking of Tungsten Exploration and Development Projects
    ►Mine Project Reference Guide for Producing and Potential Tungsten Mines

Tungsten demand, because of its heavy end use applications in machinery and steel, is highly sensitive to worldwide economic conditions.  Tungsten price activity over the past year largely reflected a slowing Chinese economy in which overall tungsten demand is estimated to have contracted in 2012.  In addition, as prices rose precipitously in 2011 many consumers built inventories; these inventories were partially worked down last year.  In December 2012, APT prices averaged, basis Metal Pages, $318/mtu, the lowest level since December 2010.  Over the longer term Chinatungsten Online's expects Chinese economic conditions to continue to support tungsten demand growth rates, albeit slower than in the previous decade.

Chinatungsten Online learned,China is the world’s largest producer of tungsten, typically contributing roughly eighty-five percent of global output.  Mine policies in China over the years have been introduced as part of the country’s longer term plan for economic development.  While there have been notable efforts by the Chinese government to increase the transparency of industry data, visibility into the market remains obscure.  Chinatungsten Online ’s in-depth analysis of supply trends encompasses extensive research within China to gather credible and reliable market intelligence.  Any significant shift in Chinese tariff or export policies could restructure the market again in the future.  Chinatungsten Online examines changes in these policies in its alternate scenarios for supply, demand, and prices.

Chinatungsten Online in-depth analysis of supply and demand trends encompasses extensive research to provide credible and reliable market intelligence to clients.  The outlook for tungsten supply growth is robust from both Chinese and non-Chinese producers that are expected to come on-stream over the next few years.  In the medium term, additional supply from projects in Vietnam, South Korea, and Britain could keep a cap on tungsten prices.  Over the longer term, tungsten’s unique physical properties and lack of viable substitutes should support demand and prices, despite a robust growth in supply.
 

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Jennings Capital analyst Ken Chernin has kept his buy rating and 12 month target price of C$1.70 a share for Almonty Industries (TSE:AII), after the tungsten producer released its first quarter results on Thursday.

For the period that ended December 31, Almonty reported cash flow per share of 4 cents, versus Jennings' estimate of 3 cents and compared to 5 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012.

The company operates the Los Santos tungsten mine in Spain. The analyst notes the producer saw higher head greades during the quarter, mining 127,928 tonnes of ore at a weighted-average head grade of 0.37% tungsten, versus 114,647 tonnes of ore with a grade of 0.3% tungsten in the fourth quarter.

At the end of the quarter, Almonty was achieving recoveries of 64.8%, with Chernin noting that recoveries are continuing to improve. Plant recoveries for the first quarter averaged 63.3%, compared to 60% in the fourth quarter.

The analyst adds that his firm expects recoveries to improve to around 70% with the installation of additional gravity tables. If an additional flotation circuit is installed, Chernin says Almony could yield recoveries as high as 76%.

Cash costs are also continuing to decline, with there still being "room for improvement", the report notes. For the first quarter, Almonty's average cash cost of tungsten concentrate was US$146 per MTU, versus US$159 per MTU for the fourth quarter and compared to Jennings' estimate of US$148 per MTU.

The company is planning to connect its tungsten project to the national grid in March of this year, which could reduce power costs by C$1 million and C$1.3 million annually.

The Los Santos project is a tungsten mine located about 50 kilometers from Salamanca, in western Spain.

Shares of Almonty were changing hands Friday at around 90 cents.

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