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European Assets
With 9 minerals, 19 mining sites in Europe and more than 20 years of reserves on average, Imerys Performance Minerals has the largest, most diverse and geographically balanced set of industrial mineral deposits in Europe.
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Cornwall/Devon, UK
Kaolin, Calcined Kaolin & Ball Clay
This region produces kaolin (china clay), calcined kaolin, ball clays for all Performance Minerals Industries. Location of the European Technical Centre and Toll Processing operation
Beverley, UK
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
This asset produces coated and uncoated calcium carbonate (chalk whiting) fillers and extenders for paint, plastics, rubber, sealants and a
Kaolin de Bretagne
Kaolin, Mica & Feldspar
This asset produces kaolin (china clay), mica and feldspar products for paint, plastics, rubber, sealants and adhesives.
Villers, France
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
This asset produces coated and uncoated calcium carbonate fillers and extenders for paint, plastics, rubber, sealants and adhesives
Lixhe, Belgium
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
This asset produces coated and uncoated calcium carbonate fillers and extenders for paint, plastics, rubber, sealants and adhesive
Wissembourg, France
Perlite
This World Minerals asset produces expanded unmilled perlite (EUP) for construction, filler applications & filter aids.
Etang Sur Arroux, France
Mica
This asset produces quality mica for decorative applications.
Murat, France
Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite)
This World Minerals asset produces high quality flux calcined Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite) for pharmaceutical applications and filter aids.
Axat, France
Dolomite (Calcium Magnesium Carbonate)
This asset produces dolomite for construction, coatings and plastics.
Barcelona, Spain
Perlite / Alumino Silicate
This World Minerals asset produces expanded perlite for filler applications.
Alicante, Spain
Diatomaceous Earth / Perlite
This World Minerals asset produces high quality natural and flux calcined Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite) & Perlite for filler and specialty applications.
Imerys Mineraux Tunisie
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
This asset produces coated and uncoated calcium carbonate fillers and extenders for paint, plastics, rubber, sealants and adhesives.
Corsico, Italy
Perlite
This World Minerals asset produces high quality expanded unmilled perlite (EUP) for filter aids.
Gran Bianco, Italy
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
This asset produces high whiteness, calcium carbonate (marble) fillers and extenders for for paint, plastics, rubber, sealants and adhesives.
Gebze, Turkey
Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC)
This asset produces high whiteness, calcium carbonate (marble) fillers and extenders for paint, plastics, rubber sealants and adhesive applications.
Izmir, Turkey
Perlite
This World Minerals asset produces high quality perlite ore for construction applications.
PRODUCT FOCUS
IMERYS mica's have proven benefits in noise management.
The use of mica to improve the sound proofing characteristics of a polymeric compound is well known. Mica remains the most efficient product to create the maximum value for tan (δ) ... read more
Exceptional Matting for Smooth Surface Paints
OpTiMat™ matting agents are the leading products in the decorative industry. OpTiMat™ matting agents exhibit unique performances and are available in three grades to accommodate a wide range of surface aspect requirements ... read more
ImerCare™ 25P - A new range of minerals for the personal care industry
ImerCare™ 25P is the latest in a series of products developed by Imerys from its perlite based minerals. ImerCare™ 25P has been designed to optimise performance and provide multi-functionality for formulators.... read more
ImerCure™ X10- Mineral additive for UV-cured clear coatings
ImerCure™ X10 brings an innovative combination of properties to radiation-cured coatings. The specially engineered particle size makes it ideally suited to clear coatings, giving no loss of optical transmission and clarity.... read more
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