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The article examines the U.S. talc and pyrophyllite industry as of 2015. Topics mentioned include classifications of talc and pyrophyllite, production and consumption, and export and import trade. Noted are the multitude of product categories of talc usage, including plastics, cosmetics, and health care. The environmental and regulatory issues of talc and pyrophyllite are also discussed.

The article considers production and sales of talc and pyrophyllite by U.S. mineral industries. The dominant role of the companies Imerys Performance & Filtration Minerals, American Talc Co. and Minerals Technologies Inc. in the mining of talc and its production in the U.S. is considered. It is noted that Vanderbilt Minerals LLC is the leading U.S. producer of pyrophyllite.

The article discusses the latest developments in the global talc and pyrophyllite industry, particularly in the U.S., as of June 2011. It cites the two firms in the U.S. that produced pyrophyllite in 2010, namely, Piedmont Minerals and Standard Minerals. For talc, the leading producers include Rio Tinto Minerals, American Talc and Minerals Technologies. Talc is mainly used in the manufacture of ceramics, paint, and paper, among others.

The article offers information on the U.S. production, consumption and trade of talc and pyrophyllite in 2008. The chemical properties of the two minerals are presented. While Piedmont Minerals Co. and Standard Mineral Co. are the primary producers of pyrophyllite in the U.S., while Rio Tinto Minerals is the leading producer of talc in the country. The volume of talc exported by the U.S. in 2008 is said to have rose 20 percent and that Canada is the recipient of 48 percent of the country's total export tonnage. In addition, 31 percent of the total sales of talc comes from the ceramics industry.

The article discusses the talc and pyrophyllite industries as of July 2014. Topics include global trends involving supply and demand, environmental safety regulations, industry forecasting in markets such as the plastics market, exports and imports, and production in regions such as the U.S. by companies such as Piedmont Minerals.

The article reports on the market performance of talc and pyrophyllite in the U.S. in 2009 and presents an outlook for its 2010 performance. There was a decline of 25 percent in talc production and a decline of 33 percent in talc consumption. Information on the decline in talc imports and exports is also presented. Uses for talc include plastics, cosmetics, flooring, and health care.

The article provides information on the production and consumption of talc, a layered, hydrous magnesium silicate mineral. It is known for its insulation, heat resistance, chemical stability, oil absorption and strong covering quality. Iron for magnesium and fluorine for hydroxyl are the two key elemental substitutions that can occur in the talc crystal structure. Piedmont Minerals and Standard Mineral are the primary producers of pyrophyllite. It discusses talc exports and imports. It also cites uses for talc.

Focuses on industrial issues concerning talc and pyrophyllite in the U.S. in 2003. Production and consumption; Exports and imports; Environmental and regulatory issues.