exceptional mineral. the chemical formula caco3 covers a raw material, which is widespread throughout nature notably as the major constituent of whole mountain ranges. more information on calcium carbonate applications paper coatings plastics/rubber cosmetics dental care metal lime & cement production glass...
cover high value mineral products with a limited production. each specific mineral has its own uses and properties. more information on andalusite, mica, sepiolite and vermiculite applications andalusite: metal casting and foundry kiln furniture for ceramics refractories for cement refractories for glass...
ima-europe rue des deux eglises 26, box 2 b-1000 brussels (belgium) tel : +32 (0)2 210 44 10 e-mail : silica the name silica covers a range of minerals composed of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth's crust. more information on silica applications paints & plastics ceramics glass...
mines and quarries and 750 plants throughout europe. they offer direct employment to some 42.500 people and process an annual volume of some 180 million tonnes of industrial minerals, contributing a value of around euro 10 billion to europe's gross domestic product. if downstream industries such as glass...