Name: French quarry produces a quarter of global andalusite supply / 66JW3G4
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Description: The Glomel quarry in Côtes d'Armor, western France, is the only andalusite deposit in operation in Europe, and supplies a quarter of the world's production. The mineral is used in blast furnaces, industrial furnaces, foundries and ceramics. The site, operated by Imerys, produced 48,000 tonnes of andalusite in 2024. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES

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The Glomel quarry in Côtes d'Armor, western France, is the only andalusite deposit in operation in Europe, and supplies a quarter of the world's production. The mineral is used in blast furnaces, industrial furnaces, foundries and ceramics. The site, operated by Imerys, produced 48,000 tonnes of andalusite in 2024. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES

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Glomel Colin Guinard Imerys Europe Côtes-d'Armor #OHE05 : Visite du site d’Imerys, seul gisement d’andalousite en Europe

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