Corewaves Resources Ltd supplies ilmenite — the principal feedstock for titanium dioxide pigment and titanium metal — from heavy mineral sand deposits in Nigeria.
| Formula | FeTiO₃ |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5.0 – 6.0 |
| Specific gravity | 4.7 – 4.8 |
| Colour | Iron-black |
| Deposit type | Heavy mineral sand |
Ilmenite is the world's leading source of titanium dioxide (TiO₂), used in pigment manufacturing for paints, plastics and paper, as well as titanium metal production for aerospace and industrial applications. Corewaves recovers ilmenite alongside zircon from heavy mineral sand deposits, processed to export-grade concentrate.
Typical buyers: TiO₂ pigment producers, titanium metal smelters, welding-rod manufacturers.