AECI is a diversified group. It has regional and international businesses in Africa, Europe, South East Asia, North America, South America and Australia. products and services are provided to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, water treatment, plant and animal health, food and beverage, infrastructure and general Industrial sectors. The group's strategy is to be the supplier of choice in the markets in which it operates and to continue to grow domestically as well as through ongoing expansion of its footprint within the geographies and markets served. In line with this strategy, businesses are managed in four growth pillars: Mining, water, Agri health, and chemicals. Included in this pillar is the Specialty minerals South Africa joint venture.