The Industrial Minerals Association - Europe (IMA-Europe) is the decisive voice of industrial minerals producers and importers in Europe. Founded in 1993, IMA-Europe's mission is to develop a thriving industrial minerals sector at the heart of a sustainable Europe. IMA-Europe helps industrial mineral companies continuously improve their performance and reputation by tackling issues related to minerals’ properties and safe use, from their extraction and processing to their entire value chain. Health and safety at the workplace, environmental performances, product safety and awareness about the importance of industrial minerals for society are at the core of IMA-Europe’s priorities.