Chemours Begins Commissioning at Sand Mine in Florida

The Chemours Company recently announced it has begun commissioning its newest mineral sand mine, Trail Ridge South in Florida. According to the company, the new mining operation represents a $93 million investment that will create approximately 50 new jobs in the three-county area.

Commissioning work to test operational aspects of the new mine has begun, and startup is anticipated later this year. Expansion of its mining operations will allow Chemours—the only domestic producer of titanium and zirconium minerals and one of only two domestic producers of rare earth minerals—to have additional access to these high-quality concentrated deposits used to produce Chemours’ Ti-Pure™ brand of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

“The commissioning of our new Trail Ridge South mine is much more than an operational milestone—it represents a huge win for our customers, community, and our country,” said Jody Sciance, co-director of Minerals Operations for Chemours. “This secure, domestic mineral supply means more tons of TiO₂ for our pigment customers, more jobs for Clay County residents, and access to critical materials identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior as vital to our nation’s security and economic prosperity—all with minimal impact on our local environment.”

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