About Omya Idwala
The mineral inside the things you use.
South African mineral reserves and processing capability, combined with the application technology of Omya and the industrial backing of the BUD Group.
Who we are
“We don’t sell a commodity. We enable the products that touch every South African life.”
Omya Idwala SA combines South African mineral reserves and processing capability with the application technology of Omya — the world’s leading producer of calcium carbonate, founded in Switzerland in 1884.
As part of the BUD Group, a diversified South African industrial group, we pair global product technology with local ownership, local stock, and a technical team that formulates alongside our customers — from the mine face to the finished product.
More about us
Where we come from, who we are, and where we're going.
Want to know more about Omya Idwala?
Our team is happy to walk you through our history, our capability, and how we can support your formulation.