KaMin LLC, Macon, Ga, USA, this week announced that it will increase prices for kaolin clay products for the global industrial markets by 5%, effective Jan. 1, 2018, or as contracts allow. "This price increase is necessary to ensure our long term sustainability," said Mark Gillespie, VP of Commercial. "KaMin has continued to invest to meet regulatory requirements, as well as continued increases in labor, energy, and freight/logistics costs." 

KaMin mines and produces its kaolin in the U.S. at three Georgia plants – Macon, Sandersville, and Wrens. KaMin has been recognized not only as a leader in product quality and export volumes, but also in its safe mining practices for many consecutive years.