Imerys

🍺 Algae in your beer? You bet. This World Beer Day, we’re raising a toast to diatomaceous earth — a natural mineral made from ancient algae that helps brewers craft bright, clear, stable beer. 🔬Discover how our mineral-based filtration solutions support brewers: https://bit.ly/4lijxsk

📢 Imerys reports H1 2025 financial results and shares encouraging progress on the Emili lithium project. Despite ongoing global headwinds, Imerys delivered a resilient first-half performance, supported by a positive start to the year, disciplined pricing, cost savings, and growth in strategic segments like conductive additives. ♦  Stable revenue (-0.4% organic growth) amid US tariff-driven slowdown in global demand. ♦ Adjusted EBITDA at €281 million (+ 1.7% vs H1 2024) like-for-like, and excluding the contribution of joint ventures. ♦ Emili project update: Recent drilling campaigns and assessments reveal a world-class lithium deposit, expected to produce lithium for 50 years, with ~50% lower CO₂ emissions (and among the lowest water usage globally). The permitting process for the industrial pilot plant is ongoing with the goal of obtaining all necessary permits by the end of Q3 2025. Given the current lithium market conditions and the size of the capex required, Imerys has decided to explore partnership options. “Imerys’ performance in the first half is the result of a positive start to the year and a softer second quarter as sudden US tariff policy changes triggered global uncertainty and weakened demand. Successfully navigating this challenging landscape will require the same disciplined cost management and prudent cash allocation that the Group has consistently demonstrated throughout various market cycles,” said Imerys CEO Alessandro Dazza. Read more: https://bit.ly/3GYGx1l 

It’s National Lipstick Day 💋 – and we’ve got a quick beauty brain teaser for you: which mineral, when added to lipstick, gives its matte effect and strength, even at high temperatures? Take a guess below (🤫 the answer is in the comments) and discover ImerCare® 400D, a mineral-based solution prized for its high absorbency capacity in makeup and toiletries: https://bit.ly/4lZWX8E

 🔋Ever wondered what makes a battery charge faster—or last longer? The answer lies just beneath its surface, in one often-overlooked layer: the current collector. Imerys’ synthetic graphite is engineered to improve Current Collector Coatings, helping lithium-iron-phosphate batteries deliver higher charge rate and longer life compared to conventional carbon coatings. Swipe to see how it works and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TVpvnE

☀️ Ever wondered why some sunscreens feel sticky? 🧪 Most SPF products use UV filters to protect your skin by absorbing, reflecting, and scattering harmful rays. But here’s the thing: the waxes and oils that help dissolve those filters are often what leave sunscreen feeling greasy or heavy. 🌿 Nature has a better way. 🌋 Perlite, a volcanic mineral, can naturally improve how sunscreen feels on our skin.  ImerCare® SunTouch, our latest innovation, harnesses the power of perlite, to help sunscreen: ✅ Spread more evenly for better protection ✅ Leave a soft, powdery, breathable finish, instead of a sticky one 👉 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TU1BJ9

🏠 How minerals are making your home stronger 💪 You look at a house, we look at the minerals that make it more durable. 🪨 Kaolin → Protects against sun & storms 🪨 Wollastonite → Keeps walls strong through heat & cold 🪨 GCC (Ground Calcium Carbonate) → Strengthens PVC siding & fencing All of these minerals are part of our ImerBuild range of engineered solutions that transform the performance of PVC compounds in construction applications. 👉Take a look: https://bit.ly/40ndivy

🧪 Concrete science you didn’t know you needed… but might just love. From streets to sewer infrastructure, concrete keeps our world running. And behind the scenes? Scientists like Amr Aboulela, PhD, based at our Imerys Technology Center in Lyon, are making it stronger, longer-lasting and, and most importantly - more sustainable. 🎬 In this Q&A with Amr for The Research Behind—our series spotlighting the brilliant minds driving innovation at Imerys—get to know our resident concrete enthusiast. Real science. Real impact. Driven by innovation. Get to know Amr: https://bit.ly/4eVX5Uk

“Our goal is to leave a positive legacy for future generations through thoughtful restoration and conservation efforts.” – Alessandro Dazza, CEO of Imerys. This vision is at the heart of our renewed act4nature international commitments for 2025-2028. Building on the strong foundation of 2020-2024—when we successfully delivered 94% of our biodiversity commitments—we are setting even more ambitious targets to protect and restore nature: ✅ Avoiding new activities in the world’s most sensitive sites (UNESCO and IUCN I, II, III) ✅ Ensuring 100% of priority sites have a rehabilitation plan audited by internal experts Together, we’re working towards no net loss of biodiversity, reinforcing our role in safeguarding natural heritage for generations to come. 🔗 Learn more about our commitments: https://bit.ly/4lH1QD0

What are critical minerals and why are they … critical? In our latest thought leadership piece with Olivier de Mougins, Imerys Group Strategy VP, we explore their role in the climate transition, geopolitics, and innovation. Have a read:

🔥 Steel melts at 1,760°C. Glass at 1,650°C. Copper at 1,500°C. How do we manufacture the materials that build our world without everything… well, melting? 🧱 The answer: refractories—heat-resistant materials that protect industrial equipment from extreme heat. Without them, cars, glass, and smartphones wouldn’t be possible. At Imerys, we power this invisible yet vital industry by supplying the high-performance minerals—like alumina, andalusite, and kaolin—that make refractories stronger. It’s a reminder of the quiet power of minerals—small in size, massive in impact.⚡ Learn more about Imerys refractories: https://bit.ly/44xxuvU