Chemours extracts concentrated deposits of minerals including zircon, staurolite, and ilmenite through surface mining. These raw materials are used to produce titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and other materials for different types of manufacturing. Ilmenite, a titanium bearing mineral, is used to produce TiO₂. It is estimated that every person in North America uses 10 pounds of TiO₂ each year for clothing, paper
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