Another important contributor to both Europe Minerals, and the Eggerding Group, is the production and sales of its ZETA brand Zircon. Eggerding ranks 7th in the world in terms of its zircon milling capacity in Richards Bay, South Africa and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Various grades from mesh to (sub) micron sized Zircon Silicate are available for usage in ceramic glazes and frits; tile body; sanitary ware; technical ceramics; (glass) refractory; welding electrodes and foundry. The raw material is purchased from mines all over the world. Long term supply arrangements are made guaranteeing stability in supply.