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 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): 
April 20, 2011

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)

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ITEM 8.01           OTHER EVENTS.

On April 20, 2011, TOR Minerals International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it will release the Company's first quarter 2011 earnings results after the markets close on Thursday, April 28, 2011.

A webcast discussing first quarter 2011 results will be accessible immediately following the earnings release via the News section of the Company's website, http://www.torminerals.com.  The webcast will be led by Dr. Olaf Karasch, President and CEO of TOR Minerals.  Interested parties may also access the conference call via telephone by dialing 877-407-8033.

A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

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 April 20, 2011, announcing the webcasting of the Company's first quarter 2011 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:  April 20, 2011

/s/ BARBARA RUSSELL

Barbara Russell
Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

 

99.1

Press Release, dated April 20, 2011, announcing the webcasting of the Company's first quarter 2011 earnings results

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