Founded in 1872, we have grown into a multinational business with operations in 31 countries and an extensive multi-mineral portfolio. We work across a broad range of industries, anticipating and meeting our customers’ changing needs with innovative solutions that combine high-specification materials and dedicated technical support. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: material solutions advancing life. Our products help to build homes, cities and vehicles; to support the supply of renewable energy, food and clean water; to create technologies such as smartphone display screens, printed circuit boards and semiconductors. We do this within a robust sustainability framework, always balancing economic performance with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.