Industrial Minerals – at Critical Moments

Industrial minerals, mined in a responsible and sustainable way, are immensely valuable natural resources. They are beneficial to mankind in many ways, not least in the world of medicine.

Speciality minerals such as:

• Bentonite – keeping stored medicines dry.
• Borates – allowing smart-targeting of cancer cells.
• Calcium Carbonate – an essential ingredient in pharmaceuticals.
• Diatomite – filtering and purifying pharmaceutical products.
• Feldspar – repairing bones via bioceramic implants.
• Kaolin – providing key components in pacemakers.
• Lime – a pelletising additive and acidity regulator.
• Plastic Clays – supplying formers to manufacturer surgical gloves.
• Silica – making optical glass for microscopes.
• Talc – strengthening pharmaceutical packaging.

So whenever you’re thinking about your healthcare, you will understand why we at the Industrial Minerals Association (IMA-Europe) are actively promoting these beneficial minerals which help to protect the health of our families – today and for generations to come.