Terra Firma, Hudson Resources form partnership

Baltimore-based Terra Firma entered into a long-term relationship with Hudson Resources to market the company’s GreenSpar product line across all of its geographical coverage, company officials announced Wednesday.

GreenSpar is a form of the mineral Anorthosite (aluminosilicate), a rare compositional variety of plagioclase feldspar. It is unique in that it is very dense and has a high refractive index. It can be used as a premium mineral extender for interior paints requiring very good abrasion resistance and can also result in a stronger finish and cost savings as a resin filler in clear coatings.

Regarding thermoplastic end uses, GreenSpar offers high hardness, closed angular structure for low binder demand, and low Refractive Index.

In addition to GreenSpar, the Hudson deposit at White Mountain in Greenland can be exploited to yield high-purity alumina and Anocrete, a CO2-free heat resistant form of concrete. The company was recently asked by space agencies to provide samples of its anorthosite for the purpose of simulating the lunar landscape, which has a geology similar to the one being mined by Hudson. The uniqueness of this mineral deposit has also resulted in a recent visit to the mine by the US State Department as part of their assessment of strategic minerals, including the company’s Sarfartoq rare earth project.

Terra Firma is a privately-held, multi-regional specialty chemical distributor whose primary focus is the CASE, construction and plastic markets along with several other complimentary markets. The company operates three full-service regional customer service centers supporting the efforts of 25+ individuals dedicated to sales. Its aim is to be best-in-class amongst technically focused distributors. Terra Firma’s sole mission is the careful shepherding of the amazing brands we represent. “Nothing Compares to Solid Ground.”

Hudson, through Hudson Greenland A/S, owns 100% of the White Mountain Anorthosite mine in Greenland. The calcium feldspar mine is in operation and permitted for 50 years.

— Daily Record staff