Chemours Announces Mineral Sands Surface Mine in Georgia
WILMINGTON, DE — The Chemours Co. announced development of a new mineral sands surface mine in Wayne County, Georgia. The mine will be operated by Georgia-based Southern Ionics Minerals (SIM), an experienced mine operator with a strong reputation for responsible mine development. Chemours expects construction to begin in early 2019.
“Chemours supports our customers’ needs for Ti-Pure™ titanium dioxide pigment by regularly investing to improve our manufacturing capability and capacity, including ore source development,” said Bryan Snell, President of the Titanium Technologies business for Chemours. “We are pleased to have Southern Ionics Minerals as a partner in this new mine. SIM and Chemours share a common value for safe and responsible mine operation, care for the local community and its natural resources, and a commitment to restore the land to its original character,” added Snell.