Many uses of dolomite in different industries is one of the main reasons anticipated to fuel market expansion over the forecast period. A lot of dolomite is utilised in the building and construction sector. Dolomite from industrial waste is used to create aggregates that have a very high compression strength and resistance to abrasion and other mechanical impacts. In order to ensure the longevity of building structures erected on aggregate foundations and to ensure their safe use, dolomite aggregates must meet a range of criteria and regulations, depending on their intended application.
The global Dolomite Market is expected to surpass US$ 3.69 billion by the end of 2028 and exhibit a CAGR of 3.85% during the forecast period (2021 to 2028).
Top Companies in the Dolomite Industry:
1. Imerys S.A.
Imerys S.A. provides mineral-based specialty solutions for various industries worldwide. The company was incorporated in 1880 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Imerys S.A. is a subsidiary of Belgian Securities BV. On October 24, 2022 Imerys announced the start of the EMILI project in the presence of government officials, elected representatives and local authorities.
2. Sibelco
Founded in 1872, Sibelco has grown into a multinational business with operations in 31 countries and an extensive multi-mineral portfolio. The company has headquarters situated in Antwerp, Belgium. In December, 2022 Sibelco has announced acquisition of Bassanetti Group.
3. RHI Magnesita
RHI Magnesita N.V., together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, sells, installs, and maintains refractory products and systems used in industrial high-temperature processes worldwide. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. In January, 2023 RHI Magnesita announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Jinan New Emei Industries Co. Ltd. (“Jinan New Emei”), a leading producer of refractories in China.
4.Omya Group
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. Omya's roots date back to 1884 when the company was founded by Gottfried Plüss-Staufer in Oftringen, Switzerland.
5. JFE minerals
Eastablished in 2004, Jfe Mineral Co. Ltd. operates iron and steel businesses.
It has headquarters situated in Tokyo, Japan.
6. Lhoist Group
Founded in 1889, a world leading producer of lime, dolime and minerals. The company has headquarters situated in Dubois, Limelette. In May, 2022 Lhoist and TotalEnergies signed agreements, which also represent TotalEnergies’ first onsite distributed generation (DG) solar projects for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers in Iberia.
7. Beihei Group
Founded in 1987, Liaoning Beihai Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. incorporated in Haicheng City of Liaoning Province was initially dedicated to industrial minerals mining and processing. The company has headquarters situated in Liaoning, China.
8. Arihant Minchem
Founded in 2012, Arihant Min Chem. is pioneer in mineral manufacturing and supplying in india. It owns mineral manufacturing plant in Udaipur Rajasthan.
*Definition- Dolomite is a kind of limestone, a sedimentary rock type, with a significant amount of the dolomite mineral.
