Eramet Grande Côte markets two main product families: zircon and titanium products (ilmenite, rutile, and leucoxene).

The main components of our mineral sands are ilmenite (Fe TiO3), zircon (ZrSiO4), leucoxene, and rutile (TiO2).

These minerals play an essential role in many industrial sectors, particularly in the production of pigments for paints, coatings, plastics, and ceramics, thanks to their strong opacifying power.

Ilmenite

This sand represents the majority of the production volume of Eramet Grande Côte. It is available in several grades based on its titanium dioxide (TiO2) content:

  • Ilmenite 54: contains 54% TiO2, primarily intended for the production of titanium dioxide slag.
  • Ilmenite 58: with a higher content, is directly sold to pigment producers.
  • Ilmenite 56: initially considered as an unmarketable production waste, is now part of Eramet Grande Côte’s commercial products thanks to a standardization effort carried out in partnership with an industry capable of utilizing it.

Zircon

Zircon is marketed under three specifications: Premium, Standard, and a lower-grade concentrate called MGZS. All are packaged in the form of sands and shipped in “big bags” suitable for international logistics.

Sought after for its robustness and whitening and opacifying properties, zircon is primarily intended for the ceramics industry. Once whitened, it is used in the composition of frits (one of the components of enamel) and glazes. It is also employed in applications such as abrasive or abrasion-resistant materials, nuclear (zirconium metal), and even dental prosthetics.

Rutile

Rutile is composed of 95% titanium dioxide. The quality produced is ideal for the electric arc welding market.

Leucoxene

Leucoxene, containing 90% TiO2, also supplies the electric arc welding market.