3IC Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding group of companies in Cyprus active in the market of natural and industrial minerals.
3IC Group is the development of over 15 years of experience by its founders and licensed associates geologists in the Natural Minerals Industry in Cyprus.
3IC Group has own captive quarries from well-known areas in Cyprus for high quality Clay Bentonite with significant deposits and reserves. The Group also is in the process of obtaining an Umber quarry license for the processing of Iron Oxide Pigments (IOP).
Since 2015, 3IC Group is engaged in the production of cat litter of Natural Clay Calcium Sun Dried Bentonite in its facilities at Ayioi Illiofotoi area. The Group is also trading in bulk sales of bentonite and in Umber, ochre and sienna iron oxide pigments. To view the Group's current product range see Products.
3IC Group strives to produce products of high quality as per acclaimed quality standards. Its strategic goal is to grow by collaborating with Multinational Companies for long term Co-operation and sustainable growth.
3IC Group's philosophy of ownership of first class assets forms the foundation for long-term stability and sustainable growth making it a strong and reliable partner.
3IC Group follows procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and is in the process to obtain a certification according to this standard from an accredited certifying body.
3IC is a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).
3IC Group's history and future plans
3IC Group's history:
- In 2009 the Group recorded its first exploration plans and permits
- In 2010 and 2011 the quarry license applications were filed with the Government of Cyprus for Bentonite and Umber Iron Oxide Pigments quarries respectively.
- In 2011 the Group began its trading activities of Cyprus Natural Minerals such as bentonite and umber iron oxide pigments.
- In 2015 the Group secured its open pit quarry license of bentonite in a well-known area in Cyprus with significant deposits of high quality natural calcium clay bentonite and very close to infrastructure and port facilities.
- In 2015 the Group began its cat litter processing and packing activity in Ayioi Iliofotoi area for distribution in the local market.
- In 2016 the Group began exports of its own brand, Kitty box Cat Litter.
3IC Group's future plans:
- Bentonite quarry with estimated reserves in excess of 25 million tonnes and expected production of over 300.000 tonnes per year – timeframe 3 years
- Umber Iron Oxide Pigments quarry with estimated reserves of around 1 million tonnes and expected production and processing facilities – timeframe 2 to 3 years
- Setting up of a second processing and manufacturing unit in Aradippou industrial area for the manufacturing of an expanded range of Bentonite Clay based products and Iron Oxide pigments to cover a wider base of international clients and meet the extensive range of applications – timeframe 2-5 years.
- Continue work on Exploration Permits of attractive potential targets which offer the potential of significant copper and gold deposits as well as other natural minerals for economic development.