Exhibit 23.1



We  consent to the  reference  to our firm under the  caption  "Experts"  in the
Registration  Statement  (Form  S-3)  and  related  Prospectus  of TOR  Minerals
International,  Inc.  dated April 15,  2004 for the  registration  of  3,381,316
shares of its common stock and to the  incorporation by reference therein of our
report  dated  February  3, 2004,  with  respect to the  consolidated  financial
statements  of TOR Minerals  International,  Inc.  included in its Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2003,  filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

                                              /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Antonio, Texas
April 8, 2004