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Imerys takes on Patron role at newly formed Cornwall Mining and Geo-Resources Alliance

Imerys, the world’s leading supplier of performance minerals for industry - which has been operating in Cornwall and the southwest for many decades - is proud to be one of the first patrons to support the newly formed Cornwall Mining and Geo-Resources Alliance.

Suzie Doe
By Suzie Doe • June 13, 2025 • 1 min read

Employing over 1000 people across kaolin, ball clay, calcium carbonate and lithium mining and processing, the employer brings over £40 million per year into the Cornish economy alone.  Offering a wealth of employment, training and development opportunities, Imerys sees the partnership with the CMGA as vital to the success of the industry in this region. 

Richard Townsend, HR Director for Imerys in the UK said:

“We look forward to collaborating with our partners and supporting this new organisation – helping to shape the future of mining, mineral processing and associated industries across Cornwall.”

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