# Anglo Pacific Minerals Ltd > Anglo Pacific Minerals (APM) is a UK-based industrial minerals agency and brokerage, established in 2004. We connect established end users with qualified mine operators and suppliers worldwide, sourcing competitively priced industrial minerals and chemicals for a broad range of industries. APM is a specialist in barite and barium products, and also distributes a wide range of other industrial minerals. ## About - [Who We Are](https://angpacmin.com/who-we-are/): Overview of APM's history, mission, and team. Established in 2004, family-run, headquartered in Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK. - [Our Team](https://angpacmin.com/who-we-are/#our-team): Meet the APM team. - [Key Figures](https://angpacmin.com/who-we-are/#key-figures): Key business metrics and credentials. - [Services](https://angpacmin.com/services/): APM's full service offering — agency, brokerage, sourcing, consultancy, and logistics support. - [Market Intelligence](https://angpacmin.com/market-intelligence/): Commodity market research and intelligence services. - [Sourcing](https://angpacmin.com/sourcing/): Supplier identification and qualification on behalf of clients. - [Deposit Development](https://angpacmin.com/deposit-development-investment/): Project consultancy for mineral deposit development and investment. - [Contact](https://angpacmin.com/contact/): Enquiry form, phone (+44 7822 032755), and email (info@angpacmin.com). - [Start an RFQ](https://angpacmin.com/start-an-rfq/): Submit a request for quotation. ## Barium & Barite Products - [Barite Overview](https://angpacmin.com/barite/): Introduction to barite — APM's core product, used in oilfield drilling, paints, plastics, and more. - [API 13A Barite Powder](https://angpacmin.com/products/api-drilling-grade-4-1-barite-powder/): Drilling-grade barite powder meeting API Specification 13A, SG 4.1+, for oil and gas well drilling fluids. - [Chemical Grade Barite](https://angpacmin.com/products/chemical-grade-barite/): High-purity barite for chemical processing applications. - [Drilling Grade Barite Ore](https://angpacmin.com/products/drilling-grade-barite-ore/): Raw barite ore for the drilling industry. - [White Barite Ore](https://angpacmin.com/products/white-barite/): High-brightness white barite for paints, plastics, and fillers. - [Barium Carbonate](https://angpacmin.com/products/barium-carbonate/): Used in ceramics, glass, and specialty chemical manufacturing. - [Natural Barium Sulphate](https://angpacmin.com/products/natural-barium-sulphate/): Mined barium sulphate (barite) for industrial use. - [Precipitated Barium Sulphate](https://angpacmin.com/products/precipitated-barium-sulphate/): Synthetically produced, ultra-fine barium sulphate for coatings, plastics, and rubber. ## Iron & Heavy Minerals - [API 13A Hematite Powder](https://angpacmin.com/products/hematite/): High-density hematite for use as a weighting agent in drilling fluids. - [Ilmenite](https://angpacmin.com/products/ilmenite/): Titanium-iron oxide mineral used in pigment and welding applications. - [Iron Ore](https://angpacmin.com/products/iron-ore/): Iron ore for metallurgical and industrial use. - [Limonite](https://angpacmin.com/products/limonite/): Hydrated iron oxide mineral. - [Magnetite](https://angpacmin.com/products/magnetite/): Dense iron oxide used in heavy media separation and drilling. - [Mill Scale](https://angpacmin.com/products/mill-scale/): Ferrous by-product from steel rolling, used in cement and construction. ## Phosphates & Fertilisers - [Rock Phosphate](https://angpacmin.com/products/rock-phosphate/): Raw phosphate rock for fertiliser and chemical feedstock applications. - [Mono-Ammonium Phosphate (MAP)](https://angpacmin.com/products/mono-ammonium-phosphate-map/): Granular fertiliser with high phosphate content. - [Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)](https://angpacmin.com/products/diammonium-phosphate-dap/): Widely used granular phosphate fertiliser. - [Ammonium Polyphosphate](https://angpacmin.com/products/ammonium-polyphosphate/): Used in fertilisers and as a flame retardant. ## Other Industrial Minerals & Chemicals - [Granular Sulphur](https://angpacmin.com/products/granular-sulphur/): Elemental sulphur for fertiliser, chemical, and industrial use. - [Nepheline Syenite](https://angpacmin.com/products/nepheline-syenite/): Feldspar substitute used in glass, ceramics, and paint. - [Manganese](https://angpacmin.com/products/manganese/): Manganese ore and products for steelmaking and industrial use. - [Talc](https://angpacmin.com/products/talc/): Platy mineral used in plastics, paint, paper, and cosmetics. - [Kaolin](https://angpacmin.com/products/kaolin/): White clay mineral used in paper, ceramics, and coatings. - [Mica](https://angpacmin.com/products/mica/): Sheet or ground mica for electrical insulation and cosmetics. - [Chromite](https://angpacmin.com/products/chromite/): Chrome ore for refractory and metallurgical applications. - [Xanthan Gum](https://angpacmin.com/products/xanthan-gum/): Biopolymer used as a viscosifier in oilfield drilling and food applications. - [Alumina Trihydrate (ATH)](https://angpacmin.com/products/alumina-trihydrate/): Flame retardant and filler used in plastics, rubber, and coatings. - [Zinc Oxide](https://angpacmin.com/products/zinc-oxide/): Used in rubber, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and coatings. ## Applications - [Oilfield Operations](https://angpacmin.com/applications/oildfield-operations/): Barite, hematite, and other minerals used as weighting agents in drilling fluids. - [Paints & Plastics](https://angpacmin.com/applications/paints-plastics-fillers/): Barite, nepheline syenite, talc, and ATH as fillers and extenders. - [Fertiliser / Animal Feed](https://angpacmin.com/applications/animal-feed/): Rock phosphate, MAP, DAP, and granular sulphur for agriculture. - [Ceramics](https://angpacmin.com/applications/ceramics/): Barium carbonate, nepheline syenite, and kaolin in ceramic production. - [Construction](https://angpacmin.com/applications/construction/): Mill scale, iron ore, and barite in construction materials. - [Metallurgy](https://angpacmin.com/applications/metallurgy/): Manganese, chromite, and iron products for steelmaking and alloys. - [Automotive](https://angpacmin.com/applications/automotive/): Barite and talc as fillers in automotive paints and rubber components. - [Fire Retardants](https://angpacmin.com/applications/fire-retardants/): ATH and ammonium polyphosphate for flame retardant applications. - [Glassmaking](https://angpacmin.com/applications/glassmaking/): Nepheline syenite and barium products in glass manufacturing. ## Insights - [Sulphur's Industrial Revolution](https://angpacmin.com/sulphurs-industrial-revolution-the-element-powering-tomorrows-energy/): How granular sulphur is becoming critical to the global energy transition (Dec 2025). - [What is Nepheline Syenite?](https://angpacmin.com/what-is-nepheline-syenite-and-what-is-it-used-for/): An overview of nepheline syenite and its industrial applications (Sep 2025). - [Why Manganese Is Critical to Steel Production](https://angpacmin.com/why-manganese-is-critical-to-steel-production-and-infrastructure/): Manganese's essential role in steelmaking and infrastructure (May 2025). - [All Insights](https://angpacmin.com/insights/): Full archive of APM market commentary and mineral guides. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://angpacmin.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://angpacmin.com/terms-conditions/)