South Africa's trusted supplier of premium industrial minerals — delivering quality-tested products from our global sourcing network to industries worldwide.
Twelve specialised product lines, each regularly tested by external laboratories to ensure consistent, homogenous quality for our customers.
Also known as Ferric oxide, Hematite powder and Iron (III) Oxide. Widely used in a variety of applications across multiple industries.
A lightweight, inert, hollow sphere made largely of silica and alumina and filled with air or inert gas, offering exceptional performance.
We supply Hydrochloric, Sulphuric and Ferric Chloride Acid — essential reagents for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing processes.
Sodium Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate. It is essentially impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
Extensively used in mining, metallurgy, cement, chemical, refinery and refractory industries for their exceptional heat resistance.
A mineral whose primary component is an iron oxide containing equal amounts of iron(II) and iron(III). Found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
An odourless, white powder. It is stable, not toxic, explosive or flammable — making it safe and versatile for industrial applications.
High-purity amorphous silica derived from rice husks (SiO₂ 87–92%), used as a lightweight filler, refractory additive, and absorbent material.
High-purity elemental sulphur (S) 98% minimum on a dry basis. Essential for sulphuric acid manufacturing, rubber vulcanization, and agricultural applications.
Natural manganese dioxide (MnO₂ 70–80%, Mn 45–50%). Used in batteries, water purification, ceramics, glassmaking, and steel production.
High-purity boric acid (H₃BO₃ 99.5% min) with B₂O₃ 56% min. Used in glass, ceramics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and flame retardants.
High-purity aluminium powder with Al₂O₃ at 99.20% oxide content. Used in paints, coatings, aerospace, energy, pyrotechnics, construction, and electronics.
Rawchem Industrial Minerals and Trading Pty Ltd is a supplier of industrial minerals to various industries and end-users. Our head office is strategically located in South Africa to allow us to communicate with our customers easily and efficiently around the world no matter the time zone difference.
Our 25+ year experience in the field of supplying various industrial minerals, allows us to provide our customers with the best mineral solutions for their needs. We are in partnerships with factories based in India, Indonesia, and South Korea.
Customer satisfaction is our main mission, and our vision is to become a preferred partner in the supply of the mineral needs for our existing and potentially new customers.
Our product range serves a broad spectrum of industries, delivering the critical raw materials that keep operations running.
Dense media separation, ore processing, and metal production rely on our high-purity mineral grades.
Lightweight aggregates, grouts, drilling fluids, and waterproofing applications in modern construction.
Stable, vibrant pigmentation and fillers for industrial and decorative coatings, inks, and plastics.
High-temperature kiln linings and heat-resistant applications in cement production and industrial furnaces.
Essential acid reagents and mineral inputs supporting chemical synthesis, water treatment, and processing.
Drilling mud formulation, wellbore stability, and density control in oil and gas exploration operations.
Flux agents, colouring oxides, and structural additives for glass production and advanced ceramics.
pH adjustment, coagulation, and purification of industrial and municipal water treatment processes.
Our products are shipped around the world to our customers from ports in Kolkata, India; Busan, South Korea; and Jakarta, Indonesia. Our South Africa-based head office bridges global time zones — ensuring you always have someone to speak to.
Whether you need a quotation, technical data sheet, or just want to discuss your requirements, our team is ready to help. Customer satisfaction is our main mission.
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