On October 11, 2012, TOR Minerals International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it will release the Company's third quarter 2012 earnings results after the markets close on Thursday, October 25, 2012.

A webcast discussing third quarter 2012 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 and referring to conference ID #401518.

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 October 11, 2012, announcing the
                     webcasting of the Company's third quarter 2012 financial
                     results
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Date: October 11, 2012 /s/ BARBARA RUSSELL Barbara Russell Chief Financial Officer