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  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b><b><br>
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  CURRENT REPORT Pursuant<br>
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  Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):&nbsp; <b>August 5, 2009<br>
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  Inc.</b><b><br>
  </b>(Exact Name of Registrant as
  Specified in Its Charter)<br>
  <br>
  <br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Delaware<br>
  </b>(State or
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  </b>(Commission
  File Number)<br>
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  <b>722 Burleson
  Street<br>
  Corpus Christi, Texas<br>
  </b>(Address of
  Principal Executive Offices)<br>
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  </b>(IRS Employer
  Identification No.)<br>
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  78402<br>
  </b>(Zip Code)<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>ITEM
2.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION</u></b>.</p>



<p style='text-align:justify'>On August 5, 2009,
TOR Minerals International, Inc. (the &quot;Company&quot;) announced its financial
results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.&nbsp; The Company reported a net
loss available to common shareholders of ($23,000), or ($0.00) per diluted
share, on net sales of $5,654,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. This
compares with a net loss available to common shareholders of ($353,000), or
($0.04) per diluted share, on net sales of $6,916,000 for the quarter ended
June 30, 2008. </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'>Net sales
decreased 18 percent during the second quarter of 2009 primarily due to a 19
percent decrease in both HITOX and specialty alumina sales.&nbsp; Although weakness
in paint and plastics markets continued to affect HITOX sales during the second
quarter, order rates improved during the second quarter resulting in a 46
percent sequential revenue increase from the first quarter of 2009.&nbsp; During the
second quarter of 2009, sales of specialty alumina products declined 19 percent
versus the second quarter of 2008 and decreased 31 percent from the first
quarter of 2009 primarily due to a decrease in European sales.&nbsp; </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'>During the second
quarter of 2009, the Company reported an operating profit of $100,000, compared
to an operating loss of ($211,000) during the second quarter of 2008. In
addition to lower energy and raw materials costs, several factors, including
revenue mix, a 19 percent reduction of indirect production costs, and a 37
percent reduction in SG&amp;A expenses, contributed to the improvement in
second quarter profitability.&nbsp; </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'>Commenting on the
results, Dr. Olaf Karasch, Chief Executive Officer said, &quot;Earlier in the year,
we took the necessary steps to prepare for an extended period of weak demand in
our end markets.&nbsp; As a result of these steps, new, low-cost processing
technologies and the dedicated efforts of our employees, the Company was able
to return to operating profitability during the second quarter.&quot;&nbsp; </p>

<p style='text-align:justify'>The Company said
that it expects to see continued improvement in financial results during the
third quarter of 2009.&nbsp; &quot;While continued improvements in profitability beyond
third quarter will be dependent on top line performance, we are encouraged by
the sequential improvement in HITOX order rates in the U.S. and Asia and have
received significant interest in our new alumina products in the U.S.&nbsp; We are
continuing to maintain a lean organization and continuing to focus on product
areas that have short sale cycles and can improve top line performance and
plant utilization,&quot; continued Dr. Karasch.</p>

<p style='text-align:justify'>A webcast
discussing second quarter 2009 results can be accessed for a period of 30 days
via the News section of the TOR Minerals' website at <u>www.torminerals.com</u>.</p>



<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>A
copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b>ITEM 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
EXHIBITS</u></b></p>



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  <p class=MsoNormal>Press
  Release, dated August 5, 2009, announcing the Company's second quarter 2009
  earnings results<br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal>Pursuant to the
  requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
  caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
  duly authorized.<br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>TOR MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.<br>
  <b>_____________________<br>
  </b>(Registrant)<br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal>Date:&nbsp; August 5, 2009</p>
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  <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u>/s/ BARBARA RUSSELL</u></b></p>
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  Acting Chief Financial Officer<br>
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  <p class=MsoNormal>Press
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FORM 8K - Second Quarter 2009 Earnings
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8‑K
CURRENT REPORT Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 5, 2009
TOR Minerals International,
  Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as
  Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or
  Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-17321
(Commission
  File Number)
722 Burleson
  Street
Corpus Christi, Texas
(Address of
  Principal Executive Offices)
74-2081929
(IRS Employer
  Identification No.)
78402
(Zip Code)
(361) 883-5591
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name
  or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing
  is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant
  under any of the following provisions (
see
General Instruction A.2.
  below):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the
  Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the
  Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
  14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule
  13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
1
ITEM
2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
.
On August 5, 2009,
TOR Minerals International, Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial
results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.  The Company reported a net
loss available to common shareholders of ($23,000), or ($0.00) per diluted
share, on net sales of $5,654,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. This
compares with a net loss available to common shareholders of ($353,000), or
($0.04) per diluted share, on net sales of $6,916,000 for the quarter ended
June 30, 2008.
Net sales
decreased 18 percent during the second quarter of 2009 primarily due to a 19
percent decrease in both HITOX and specialty alumina sales.  Although weakness
in paint and plastics markets continued to affect HITOX sales during the second
quarter, order rates improved during the second quarter resulting in a 46
percent sequential revenue increase from the first quarter of 2009.  During the
second quarter of 2009, sales of specialty alumina products declined 19 percent
versus the second quarter of 2008 and decreased 31 percent from the first
quarter of 2009 primarily due to a decrease in European sales.
During the second
quarter of 2009, the Company reported an operating profit of $100,000, compared
to an operating loss of ($211,000) during the second quarter of 2008. In
addition to lower energy and raw materials costs, several factors, including
revenue mix, a 19 percent reduction of indirect production costs, and a 37
percent reduction in SG&A expenses, contributed to the improvement in
second quarter profitability.
Commenting on the
results, Dr. Olaf Karasch, Chief Executive Officer said, "Earlier in the year,
we took the necessary steps to prepare for an extended period of weak demand in
our end markets.  As a result of these steps, new, low-cost processing
technologies and the dedicated efforts of our employees, the Company was able
to return to operating profitability during the second quarter."
The Company said
that it expects to see continued improvement in financial results during the
third quarter of 2009.  "While continued improvements in profitability beyond
third quarter will be dependent on top line performance, we are encouraged by
the sequential improvement in HITOX order rates in the U.S. and Asia and have
received significant interest in our new alumina products in the U.S.  We are
continuing to maintain a lean organization and continuing to focus on product
areas that have short sale cycles and can improve top line performance and
plant utilization," continued Dr. Karasch.
A webcast
discussing second quarter 2009 results can be accessed for a period of 30 days
via the News section of the TOR Minerals' website at
www.torminerals.com
.
A
copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K.
2
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
EXHIBITS
(a)
Financial
  Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b)
Pro
  Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c)
Shell Company transaction
Not applicable
(d)
Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished in accordance with the provisions of Item
  601 of Regulation S-B:
Exhibit
Number
Description
99.1
Press
  Release, dated August 5, 2009, announcing the Company's second quarter 2009
  earnings results
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
  requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
  caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
  duly authorized.
TOR MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
_____________________
(Registrant)
Date:  August 5, 2009
/s/ BARBARA RUSSELL
Barbara Russell
Acting Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press
  Release, dated August 5, 2009, announcing the Company's second quarter 2009
  earnings results
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