Applied Minerals, Inc. is a U.S.-based specialty minerals company focused on the mining, processing and marketing of industrial sepiolite and related clay products. Incorporated in the mid-1970s, the company operates its core mining activities in Nevada, where it extracts high-purity sepiolite ore. These mineral resources are processed and refined at the company’s facilities to deliver a range of value-added products designed for demanding industrial applications.
The company’s primary product lines include Celatom®, a granular sepiolite used as an absorbent in the oil and gas sector for drilling fluids and oil spill remediation, and specialty fillers for the plastics, rubber, and coatings industries. Applied Minerals also produces agricultural and horticultural grades of sepiolite, which function as soil conditioners and moisture retention agents. In recent years, the company has expanded its product development efforts to include purified and functionalized clays for advanced materials and environmental applications.
Applied Minerals serves customers across North America and selectively targets international markets where its unique mineral attributes provide competitive advantages. The company maintains strategic partnerships with distributors and end-users in the energy, environmental remediation, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors. Ongoing investments in process improvements and infrastructure at its U.S. facilities aim to enhance production capacity, product consistency, and operational efficiency.
Guided by an experienced leadership team, Applied Minerals emphasizes sustainable resource management and continuous innovation. The board and senior management combine decades of expertise in mineral exploration, processing technology, and business development. With a track record of developing new applications for sepiolite and allied clays, the company seeks to capitalize on growing demand for high-performance absorbents and functional fillers driven by evolving industrial and environmental needs.
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