Blastrite and Minrite Mark 45 Years of Industrial Growth and Innovation
Blastrite and Minrite celebrate 45 years of operations, evolving from a family business to a leading global industrial minerals group. The company has significantly impacted local employment and community support while ensuring product innovation and safety standards.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedBlastrite and Minrite, under the parent company Erakis, have evolved from a late 1970s family business to a global industrial minerals group with a workforce of approximately 300 employees. The group processes heavy mineral sands, including ilmenite and zircon, and is a recognized leader in abrasives, particularly through the certified Blastrite Platinum Grit®, approved by the US Navy.
In 2023, Mandoval Vermiculite, part of Erakis, celebrates 80 years and has piloted fire protection solutions in Cape Town. The operation handles over five million tons of materials yearly, positioning Erakis as the second-largest global provider of mineral sands concentrates to China, indicating its significant market influence.
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