EP Minerals, LLC Announces Price Increases on Clay and Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Absorbent Products

New rates in effect as of May 1, 2015

Reno, NV - EP Minerals, LLC, a global leader in industrial minerals, announced today that it is implementing a 4% - 10% price increase on all clay and diatomaceous earth (DE) absorbent products effective May 1, 2015. The price increase is necessary to offset increased costs in mining, regulatory compliance, taxes, ore and hauling, packaging, and freight expenses. For customers on contract pricing, increases will be made as soon as contracts allow.