Production of mineral commodities represents only a small part of the economy of Réunion, although little quantitative information is available.[1] As of 2006, aggregates, cement, and seacoast coral continued to meet local construction needs.[1] Réunion is not a globally significant mineral producer or consumer.[1]
The privately owned Holcim (Réunion) S.A. is the most significant producer of mineral products in Réunion.[1] In 2006, the company produced an estimated 400,000 t of cement by grinding imported clinker.[1] The company also produced 1.3 million metric tons of aggregates from plants at Bras Panon and Saint-Joseph.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Thomas R. Yager. "The Mineral Industries of the Indian Ocean Islands" Archived 2008-09-21 at the Wayback Machine. 2006 Minerals Yearbook. U.S. Geological Survey (October 2007). This article incorporates text from this U.S. government source, which is in the public domain.
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