On May 8, 2009, TOR Minerals International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it will release the Company's first quarter 2009 earnings results after the markets close on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.

A webcast discussing first quarter 2009 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.

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

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(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-B:

        Exhibit      Description
        Number
        99.1         Press Release, dated May 8, 2009, announcing the webcasting of
                     the Company's first quarter 2009 earnings results
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Date: May 8, 2009 /s/ BARBARA RUSSELL