Glacier ARM ltd.

Production of tailor-made alternative raw material for clinkering process

In the early 2000 Glacier ARM Ltd. had established a joint venture in UK whose objective was to produce alternative raw material (ARM) based on different pre-monitored mineral wastes. That compounds are pre-treated and blend due to the specific chemical inadequacies of the natural raw material deposit for the cement producers located in that region.

Glacier was responsible for acquisition of feasible mineral waste materials and had produced, quality monitored tailor-made substitutes and supplement on alumina, iron or silica instead of exploitation of natural resources for clinker production.

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