Imerys France
These sites produce minerals of strategic national interest such as diatomaceous earth, kaolin and andalusite. The Luzenac site, with its Trimouns quarry, specializing in the extraction and processing of talc, is the largest in Europe. Furthermore, 70% of the minerals produced in France are exported to over 100 countries.
The minerals extracted and processed by our group address the needs of companies seeking safer, more natural alternatives. For example, perlite, a mineral with exfoliating properties, effectively replace polyethylene microbeads in scrubs, thus helping to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans. Natural calcium carbonate, for example, helps to meet the growing demand for medical gloves, which is so essential in times of health crises, at a lower cost.
*Talc products are not available in the USA and Canada. Contact us for an alternative range.
Imerys and the environment, a strong commitment
Our Group has traditionally been involved in sustainable development. This ethical and societal commitment is reflected in tangible actions (reductions in CO2 emissions, working with and for local populations, preservation of ecosystems, quarry rehabilitation) and large-scale scientific partnerships such as the one signed with the French initiative PatriNat in 2018 to help us manage our impacts on biodiversity. Already a partner of act4nature, a French coalition of companies, public players, scientists and environmental associations committed to the protection, enhancement and restoration of biodiversity, Imerys also took part in the launch of act4nature International.
In addition to these necessary alliances with major players in research and ecosystem preservation, our teams' technical expertise and innovative spirit enable Imerys to extract and transform minerals in a responsible and sustainable way.
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In a major boost to Europe’s ambitions to decarbonize mobility, Imerys’ EMILI project has been awarded a €116 million grant from the European Union’s Innovation Fund.
Imerys Tableware France, located near Limoges, has recently celebrated its 240th anniversary. As one of Imerys’ oldest operations in Europe, this remarkable milestone not only reflects the business' deep-rooted history, it underscores the operation’s enduring commitment to its customers’ excellence, innovation and the local community.
On 22 April 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Imerys' Beauvoir kaolin site in Échassières (Allier), dedicated to the EMILI lithium project. The visit was part of a broader government initiative to accelerate France's strategic industrial projects, notably marked by a cabinet meeting held in Montluçon.
In early October, the Saint-Bauzile diatomite site welcomed local authorities and members of the wider community for a series of open days. The events provided an opportunity to highlight the site’s strategic operations and reinforce relationships with local stakeholders following its integration into Imerys earlier this year.
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The group's integrated report
As part of the Universal Registration Document Imerys presents its integrated report, better presenting how it creates long-term value for the benefit of its stakeholders.