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Lithium production
Business news

EMILI: Imerys produces the first laboratory samples of lithium hydroxide

A campaign of laboratory tests has made it possible to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide using granite from the Beauvoir quarry. These encouraging results confirm Imerys’ technological capabilities and the effectiveness of the processes put in place for the EMILI project.

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New energy recovery plant turns waste gas into electricity at Willebroek, Belgium
Business news

New energy recovery plant turns syngas into electricity at Willebroek, Belgium

With the construction of a new onsite energy recovery plant, Imerys is capturing the feedstock energy contained in syngas, a by-product generated during the carbon black manufacturing. The project – a partnership with energy supplier E.On – will significantly reduce the environmental footprint of carbon black – a key additive  in lithium ion batteries serving the clean energy transition. 

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Beauvoir PR - 24/10/22
Business news

By launching a project to mine lithium in France, Imerys is playing its part in the energy transition

On October 24, Imerys announced the start of the EMILI project in the presence of government officials, elected representatives and local authorities.

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Article mining today part 1
Corporate news

Mining in today’s changing world: insights from Alessandro Dazza, CEO

How is the mining industry responding to global trends? What are the main challenges and opportunities it faces, and what might the future hold? Our Chief Executive Officer, Alessandro Dazza shares his views on the role of mining in a changing world in this new LinkedIn article.

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Car
Product story

How Imerys is fully committed to the lithium-ion batteries market

The lithium-ion battery market has vastly expanded in recent years and our Graphite & Carbon business is fully committed to supporting this market growth.

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Minerals play a key role in the production of coated abrasives
Product story

The daily grind: how minerals play a key role in the production of coated abrasives

Synthetic abrasive grains such as fused aluminum oxide are at the heart of coated abrasives.

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Houses in Argentina
Local news

Transforming perlite waste residue into construction bricks

50 houses in Argentina have already been constructed with a new type of bricks made with 90% perlite residue - this is a perfect illustration of applying circular economy to the mineral industry.

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Lightweighting vehicules is a key way to reduce CO2 emissions. Discover how replacing metal parts with mineral-infused plastic parts is a sustainable solution, while maintaining high safety standards.
Product story

Pulling their weight: how minerals contribute to lightweighting vehicles

Cars are getting lighter – reducing CO2 emissions, while maintaining high safety standards, thanks to mineral-infused plastic parts.

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