From Arctic Bedrock to Global Industries – Greenlandic Anorthosite for Fiberglass, Insulation, Paint, and Ceramics

News: Luminas largest shipment of anorthosite to date

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Lumina Sustainable Materials has completed its largest anorthosite shipment to date – 30,031 tons of the high-purity GS 2000 granulate.

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Supplying the World with High-Quality Anorthosite from Greenland

Lumina extracts and processes anorthosite – a naturally occurring, aluminium-rich mineral – used in the production of fiberglass, paint, paper, ceramics, and glass.

Our mission is to provide a material with a low carbon footprint that supports the global green transition. Operating Greenland’s only active mine, we are pioneering a responsible and sustainable mineral resource industry in the country.

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E-glass

Utilizing Lumina's anorthosite to produce E-glass delivers exceptional electrical insulation and a smaller environmental footprint, through energy savings and CO2 reduction, making it a prime, eco-friendlier choice for the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.

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Plastics

Anorthosite additives improve the anti-block, UV stability, flame resistance, and toughness of plastics, offering a sustainable solution that bolsters the durability and functionality of plastic products while diminishing reliance on non-renewable resources.

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Friction

Anorthosite augments the strength, durability, and compatibility of phenolic friction resins used in automotive and industrial brake systems, presenting a greener alternative to conventional materials and reducing environmental impact.

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Paints & Coatings

Greenspar, sourced from anorthosite, is integrated into paints and coatings to significantly enhance durability and facilitate lower VOC emissions, promoting environmentally friendly practices within the coatings sector.

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Lunar Studies

Lumina's anorthosite acts as a terrestrial counterpart to lunar highlands, fostering academic research and simulation studies that facilitate lunar geology exploration and potential in-situ resource utilization in forthcoming missions.

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Mineral Wool

With its high aluminum and calcium content, anorthosite-based mineral wool provides excellent insulation with fewer impurities, perfect for energy-efficient building and industrial uses, thereby contributing to sustainability.