A complete range of mineral sands

The complementary of its two sites make Eramet a leader in the mineral sands industry, one that sets standards and behaves responsibly towards all its stakeholders.

Introduction

Eramet's objective is to become the global benchmark in the mineral sands sector. To this end, it can draw on the combined expertise of its two sites. Grande Côte Opérations (GCO), in Senegal, is involved in mining a high-quality mineral sand deposit and produces mainly ilmenite, rutile and leucoxene, as well as zircon, one of the most sought-after commodities on the market due to its low radioactivity. In addition, the TiZir Titanium and Iron (TTI) enrichment capabilities of the Norwegian plant allow for the production of titanium dioxide slag and high-purity pig iron using Senegalese ilmenite. The plant is one of the few with expertise in the manufacture of titanium dioxide slag. 

What are mineral sands used for?

Mineral sands contain titanium dioxide (TiO2), a compound that is primarily used to produce pigments, a raw material widely used in paints, plastics, paper and inks. They are also used in the manufacture of titanium metal and in the welding industry.

Zircon sand is widely used in the ceramics industry and for many applications such as abrasive or abrasion-resistant materials, refractory and foundry materials, jewelry, nuclear power (zirconium metal), and dental prosthetics.

Utilisation du sable minéralisé dans le quotidien

Key figures

7,000 t/h of sand extracted using a dredge

98% of the extracted sand is returned to the dunes

1,714 direct and indirect jobs in Senegal

199 kt of titanium dioxide slag produced in 2020

762 kt of HMC produced in 2020

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Zircon

TiO2 Feedstocks

High purity cast iron

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