Imerys raises prices for calcium products

ERJ staff report (DS)

Brussels -- Imerys European Performance Minerals will increase Calcium Carbonate, Hydrous Kaolin and Calcined Kaolin prices effective 1st December 2008, or as contracts allow.

• Calcium Carbonate - 8.0 percent to 10.0 percent depending on grade
• Hydrous Kaolin - 10.0 percent
• Calcined Kaolin - 15.0 percent

Imerys said significant cost pressure in logistics, chemicals, packaging and mining are key drivers for the announced price increases.