2022

Resources

In Poland, only 2 deposits of ochre, clays and ochre claystones have been documented so far: Buk in Mazowieckie Voivodeship and Baczyna in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In these deposits, in clayey sediments of Rhaetic–Liasseic, the ochre makes the lens accumulations.

In the Baczyna deposit there are 3 types of ochre occurring, documented in a C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. Nevertheless, this deposit has never been exploited. The Buk deposit was exploited till 1976 and due to the resources depletion the production was abandoned. Nowadays, there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in the deposit (Table 1).

Due to the lack of the exploitation, the demand for the raw materials for production of mineral paints is fully covered by import.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2021

Resources

In Poland, only two deposits of ochre, clays and ochre claystones have been documented so far: Buk in Mazowieckie Voivodeship and Baczyna in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In these deposits, in clayey sediments of Rhaetic–Liasseic, the ochre makes the lens accumulations.

In the Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring, documented in a C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. Nevertheless, this deposit has never been exploited. The Buk deposit was exploited till 1976 and due to the resources depletion the production was abandoned. Nowadays, there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in the deposit (Table 1).

Due to the lack of the exploitation, the demand for the raw materials for production of mineral paints is fully covered by import. The Polish trade turnover of ochre are minor. In the last couple of years, the import of the natural pigments remained within the range of 800-1,000 tonnes per year with the import value of PLN 2.5-4.0 million.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2020

Resources

In Poland, only two deposits of ochre, clays and ochre claystones have been documented so far: Buk in Mazowieckie Voivodeship and Baczyna in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In these deposits, in clayey sediments of Rhaetic–Liasseic, the ochre makes the lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring, documented in a C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. Nevertheless, this deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976 and due to the resources depletion the production was abandoned. Nowadays, there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in the deposit (Table 1).

Due to the lack of the exploitation, the demand for the raw materials for production of mineral paints is fully covered by import. The Polish trade turnover of ochre are minor. In the last couple of years, the import of the natural pigments remained within the range of 800-1,000 tonnes per year with the import value of PLN 2.5-4.0 million.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2019

Resources

In Poland, only two deposits of ochre, clays and ochre claystones have been documented so far: Buk in Mazowieckie Voivodeship and Baczyna in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In these deposits, in clayey sediments of Rhaetic–Liasseic, the ochre makes the lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring, documented in a C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. Nevertheless, this deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976 and due to the resources depletion the production was abandoned. Nowadays, there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in the deposit (Table 1).

Due to the lack of the exploitation, the demand for the raw materials for production of mineral paints is fully covered by import. The Polish trade turnover of ochre are minor. In the last couple of years, the import of the natural pigments remained within the range of 800-1,000 tonnes per year with the import value of PLN 2.5-4.0 million.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2018

Clay raw materials used for the production of mineral paints are powder and earthen versions of oxide and hydroxide iron minerals containing the addition of clayey minerals. There are several coloristic variants and their traditional names are: raddle – yellow or red, umbra – dark brown, terra di Siena – camel and ochre – gold-brown. These pigments are used for the production of oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. The production of natural pigments is of less importance nowadays, with artificially produced pigments being used more often – they are characterized by the stable physical-chemical properties.

In Poland, only two deposits of ochre, clays and ochre claystones have been documented so far: Buk in Mazowieckie Voivodeship and Baczyna in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In these deposits, in clayey sediments of Rhaetic–Liasseic, the ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring, documented in a C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. Nevertheless, this deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976 and due to the resources depletion the production was abandoned. Nowadays, there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in the deposit (Table 1).

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2017

Clay raw materials used for the production of mineral paints are powder and earthen versions of oxide and hydroxide iron minerals containing the addition of clayey minerals. There are several coloristic variants and their traditional names are: raddle – yellow or red, umbra – dark brown, terra di Siena – camel and ochre – gold-brown. These pigments are used for the production of oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. The production of natural pigments has been of less importance lately, with artificially produced pigments being used more often – they are characterized by the stable physical-chemical properties.

In Poland two deposits of ochre, argils and ochre claystones have been documented so far: Buk in Mazowieckie Voivodeship and Baczyna in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In these deposits, in argilic measures of Rhaetic–Liasseic, the ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring, documented in a C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. This deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976 and due to the resources depletion the production was abandoned. Nowadays, there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in the deposit (Table 1).

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2016

Clay raw materials used for production of mineral paints are powder and earthen versions of oxidic and hydroxide iron minerals containing the addition of clayey minerals. There are several coloristic variants and their traditional names are: raddle – yellow or red, umbra – dark brown, terra di Siena – camel and ochre – gold-brown. These pigments are used for production of oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. The production of natural pigments has been of less importance lately, with artificially produced pigments being used more often – they are characterized by stable physico-chemical properties.

In Poland two deposits of ochre, argils and ochre claystones have been documented so far: Buk in Mazowieckie Voivodeship and Baczyna in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In these deposits, in argilic measures of Rhaetic–Liasseic, ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring, documented in C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. This deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976 and due to the resources depletion the production was abandoned. Nowadays there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in this deposit (table 1).

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2015

Mineral pigments were the main materials for production of mineral paints. Nowadays they are replaced by the artificial pigments. Nevertheless, they can be also used for oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. In the production of mineral paints chalk, barite, gypsum and burnt lime are also used as mineral fillers and weighting agents.

The most important pigments are: ochre, umbra, terra di Siena, iron minium, browns and earth green.

In Poland two deposits of ochre, argils and ochre claystones have been explored so far. They are both located near Kielce – Buk and Baczyna deposits (Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship). In these deposits, in argillic measures of Rhaetic–Liassic, ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring. They are documented in C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. This deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976, nowadays there are only anticipated subeconomic resources documented in this deposit (table 1).

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2014

Mineral pigments are the main materials for production of mineral paints. They are also used for oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. In the production of mineral paints chalk, barite, gypsum and burnt lime are also used as mineral fillers and wighting agents.

The most important pigments are: ochre, umbra, terra di Siena, iron minium, browns and earth green.

In Poland so far two deposits of ochre, argils and ochre clazstones have been explored near the Kielce (Buk and Baczyna). In these deposits, in argilic measures of Rhaetic–Liaessic, ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring. They are documented in C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. This deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976, nowadays there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in this deposit.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2013

Mineral pigments are the main materials for production of mineral paints. They are also used for oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. In the production of mineral paints chalk, barite, gypsum and burnt lime are also used as mineral fillers and wighting agents.

The most important pigments are: ochre, umbra, terra di Siena, iron minium, browns and earth green.

In Poland so far two deposits of ochre, argils and ochre clazstones have been explored near the Kielce (Buk and Baczyna). In these deposits, in argilic measures of Rhaetic–Liaessic, ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring. They are documented in C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. This deposit has never been exploited. Buk deposit was exploited till 1976, nowadays there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented in this deposit.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2012

Mineral pigments are the main materials for production of mineral paints. They are also used for oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. In the production of mineral paints chalk, barite, gypsum and burnt lime are also used as mineral fillers and wighting agents.

The most important pigments are: ochre, umbra, terra di Siena, iron minium, browns and earth green.

In Poland so far two deposits of ochre, argils and ochre clazstones have been explored near the Kielce (Buk and Baczyna). In these deposits, in argilic measures of Rhaetic–Liaessic, ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occurring. They are documented in C₁ category: yellow, red and brown. In Buk deposits there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented. Both of deposits mentioned above are non-exploited deposits.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda

2011

Mineral pigments are the main materials for production of mineral paints. They are also used for oil paints, varnishes, enamels, putties etc. In the production of mineral paints chalk, barite, gypsum and burnt lime are also used as mineral fillers and wighting agents.

The most important pigments are: ochre, umbra, terra di Siena, iron minium, browns and earth green.

In Poland so far two deposits of ochre, argils and ochre clazstones have been explored near the Kielce (Buk and Baczyna). In these deposits, in argilic measures of Rhaetic–Liasseic, ochre makes lens accumulations.

In Baczyna deposit there are three types of ochre occuring. They are documented in C₁ category: yellow – 67.5 thousand tonnes, red – 247 thousand tonnes and brown – 281.3 thousand tonnes. In Buk deposits there are only anticipated sub-economic resources documented. Both of deposits mentioned above are non-exploited deposits.

Table 1. List of clay raw materials for production of mineral paints – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Robert Bońda