Imerys Pigments for Paper sites opened their doors to the public on European Minerals Day 2009
From Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May, 2009, in line with European Minerals Day, a range of events – plant and quarry tours, presentations of site restoration and environmental projects – was organised by Imerys Pigments for Paper across Europe, Asia and North & South America. The aim was to raise the public awareness of the work done by the minerals industry.
The protection of biodiversity was the key focus for visitors to the Imerys Pigments for Paper Sites, with schools, local communities and the press getting an opportunity to discover examples of the flora and fauna found on the restored mining sites.
More than 700 visitors attended the open days at the four Pigments for Paper sites participating in the Minerals Day, both in Europe and the rest of the world; Imerys Rio Capim Caulim (RCC) in Brazil, Tünadal in Sweden, Pittong in Australia, Wheal Martyn & Littlejohns in the UK.
That mineral raw materials and biodiversity are of global concern, is demonstrated by the Pigments for Paper plants outside of Europe taking part in the European Minerals Day initiative.
Feedback from the local communities has been very positive and all visitors were pleased to have the opportunity to see our operations.
The 2009 European Minerals Day proved to be an excellent way to inform, educate and stimulate the general public about the importance of the minerals sector in providing raw materials that are essential for so many everyday products. Imerys Pigments for Paper were delighted to be able to participate in the event.
