IMERYS Pigments for Paper Europe to Increase UK Filler Kaolin Prices

IMERYS Pigments for Paper Europe will raise UK Filler Kaolin
prices by an average of 3% for its pigments for paper product lines
effective December 1, 2007 as contracts allow.

Significant cost pressures in chemicals, mining, fuel, and power
are key drivers for the announced price increase. The moderate level
of this increase is a consequence of Imerys' recent investment to
create a sustainable UK filler kaolin platform for the future.

Notes to editors:

IMERYS Pigments for Paper is a world leading producer of white
pigments, manufacturing kaolin, ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and
precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). The business group serves the
needs of the international paper industry and employs 2,846 people,
operates 44 industrial sites in 19 countries and represents 23% of
Imerys' overall revenue.