RUA Group is Europe’s largest producer of barite, iron manganese concentrate and industrial minerals, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. With more than 20 years of expertise, we operate a zero-waste, closed-loop production system, ensuring both sustainability and consistent product quality.

Our portfolio includes barite (API, chemical, micronized, white and off-white grades), Iron Manganese Concentrate , synthetic gypsum, and construction pipes serving diverse industries worldwide:

Oil & Gas – high-specific-gravity SG 4.37+ barite for drilling fluids (API 13A)

Paints & Coatings – ultra-white barite pigments for premium formulations

Plastics & Polymers – functional fillers enhancing durability and performance

Construction & Steel – limestone and Fe Mn concentrate for steel sintering and building materials

With an annual production capacity of 120,000 MT barite and 250,000 MT Fe Mn Concentrate, advanced laboratory testing , and state-of-the-art beneficiation and calcination facilities, RUA Group guarantees tailor-made mineral solutions for global leaders in energy, coatings, plastics, and construction.

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