MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY OVERVIEW



MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY OVERVIEW


Although talc is a widespread mineral, there are relatively few commercially viable deposits, with fewer than 20 mines currently in operation in Europe.

EU talc production stands in the region of 1.3 million tonnes/year. Imports and exports are limited since talc’s relatively low price cannot cover the logistic costs this involves. Only some special, high quality grades are imported, principally from China and Australia, and are milled in Europe (about 6% of the market).


European producers