IMERYS S.A. is a French multinational company specializing in the production and processing of industrial minerals. Founded in 1880 when the Rothschild family consolidated their metals and mining interests into the Spanish company Peñarroya, Imerys has evolved to focus entirely on industrial mineral processing through strategic acquisitions and divestments.
In 1999, Imétal was renamed Imerys. Alessandro Dazza assumed the role of Imerys’ Chief Executive Officer on February 17, 2020. Imerys is headquartered in Paris and is committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has validated Imerys’ 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in July 2023. Imerys commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Imerys Refractory Minerals has 17 production sites across 6 countries, including operations in Europe, North America, Africa, and China. It offers a complete range of materials for the Refractory, Foundry, and Investment Casting industries. The company focuses on identifying and securing the best reserves for high-performance alumino-silicates. With Andalusite facilities in South Africa and synthetic mullite production in the USA, Imerys has the capability to supply top-tier materials globally.
Let's delve deeper into Imerys' operations in South Africa.
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Imerys' Andalusite Operations in South Africa
Imerys' Andalusite facilities in South Africa are critical to its global supply of high-performance alumino-silicates. The company focuses on identifying and securing the best reserves. These facilities play a vital role in supplying top-tier materials for the refractory industry worldwide.
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Andalusite Minerals. Source: www.imerys.com
Products and Applications
Imerys offers a comprehensive range of andalusite products tailored for various applications. Andalusite is a key component in the production of high-performance refractories, which are essential for industries operating at high temperatures, such as steel, cement, and glass manufacturing.
The unique properties of andalusite, including its high melting point and resistance to thermal shock, make it an ideal material for these demanding applications.
Locations
While specific location details of Imerys' Andalusite facilities in South Africa are not explicitly mentioned, it is known that these sites are strategically positioned to access high-quality andalusite reserves.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Imerys runs various initiatives in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has validated Imerys’ 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in July 2023.
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Imerys commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Historical Context
Through Imerys Talc America, Imerys led operations in talc mining and talc transformation for many years in Montana and Texas. On May 15, 2020, Imerys came to an agreement with representatives of the current and future tort claimants to resolve their historic talc-related liabilities.
As part of the plan, the North American Talc subsidiaries agreed to sell their assets and contribute the proceeds to a Trust to compensate claimants. That sale process was completed in November 2020, when the Court approved the sale of the North American talc business to Magris Resources, a Canadian mining group, for $223 million.
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