Guria Mineral Resources Group
Georgian bentonite for the strength of your production
Guria Mineral Resources Group LLC (GMRG) is a company engaged in the extraction, production, and sale of Georgian bentonite clay, backed by decades of experience. We provide our customers with high-quality bentonite clay, delivered anywhere in the world.
Building on the successful tradition of bentonite production in Guria, the company integrates modern technologies and innovative approaches to ensure the timely delivery of quality products, including bentonite clay and its products, such as granulated clay and clay powder
The bentonite clay deposit is located in the village of Mtispiri, Ozurgeti Municipality, approximately 1.5–2 km from the center. The mineral extraction license has been issued by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development through the LEPL National Mineral Resources Agency.
History of Bentonite in Georgia
Bentonite clay was first discovered in Georgia in 1913, and the first official bentonite deposit was opened in 1946 in the village of Mtispiri, Ozurgeti, under the leadership of Aleksandre Tvalchrelidze and Davit Sharashidze. Through extensive research, it was determined that the bentonites of the Mtispiri group belong to the early post-volcanic genetic subtype of hydrothermal deposits. Due to their qualitative and technological characteristics, chemical composition, unique properties, and diverse applications, the Askan bentonite clay group is considered one of the best in the world.
Characteristics
Mtispiri bentonite clays are characterized by unique properties:
- High montmorillonite content;
- Ion-exchange properties;
- Sodium inclusions;
- Swelling ability;
- High binding properties;
- Sorption-catalytic activities;
- Dispersibility;
- Adhesion;
- High thermal stability;