RE: NEW COMPANY PRESENTATION22 May 2018 12:12
Only 7 Mines, 6 Perlite Producers in 5 Western States...... Plenty room for another mine or 2 dont you think?
World production 5.1 million tonnes (2017) :
China 35%, Greece 30%, Turkey 20%, USA 10%
� US Consumption 590,000 tons consumed, 23% imported
� Seven mines, six perlite producers in five western states
� Many more expanders - 46 expansion plants in 28 states
� Raw perlite (horticultural grade) : c $100/ton ex-mine
� Expanded Perlite average $350/t >$850/t for filter grade