Imerys Talc
Imerys Talc is the world ’ s leading producer of talc . The company operates on five continents ( nine deposits ) and supplies roughly 15 percent of the global talc demand . As the company continues to grow , its North American division is leading the way .
Location , location , location The group is currently enjoying success at its Penhorwood Mine and concentrator along with the Timmins Micronizing Facility in Canada , increasing talc production at record paces . Canada , which is renowned for exceptionally high
quality talc , has become a jackpot for company .
“ The talc in Canada is different than talc found in other regions around the world ,” says Jeff Errett , operations manager at Imery ’ s Canadian division . “ Talc from Canada does something radically different then other places . A lot of the deposits around the world are very pure , here in Canada the deposits are less Pure but the concentrator enables the operation to create a unique quality unmatched in the industry .
The mineral possesses a unique combination of properties
128 November 2014