Talc is hydrous magnesium silicate (Mg6 Si8 O20 (OH)4) and is mined primarily in Texas, Montana, Vermont, New York and Oregon. It is found in several different colors and crystalline forms. Talc is important commercially because of its purity, softness, and luster. Other important properties of talc are its chemical interest, high dielectric strength, high thermal conductivity and low electrical conductivity.

Major markets for talc are ceramics, paint, paper and plastics, although dozens of other uses is agriculture, personal care, mold release agents, etc., are part of the roughly 1-million ton per year consumption in the United States.

Production and Sales

American Talc Company owns and operated a large open pit talc mine in Hudspeth County, Texas approximately 10 miles from the city of Van Horn. Two other pits are open and available for mining.

Over 200,000 tons per year of high quality talc is provided primarily to the ceramics industry. Products for other industries are currently undergoing development and testing and will posted on this website when ready.

Reserves and Development

An aggressive exploration program has resulted in American Talc Company owning or having under lease approximately 20 million tons of talc and pyrophylite. Reserve development activities include drilling, sample analysis, chemical analysis and mineralogical assays.

In preparation for an expanded product slate, American Talc has invested in mining and processing equipment which increases productivity and flexibility.

Officers and Contact Information

Corporate Headquarters

American Talc Company, Inc.

139 West Second Street - Suite 200

Casper, WY 82601

Phone (307) 265-7252

Fax (307) 265-7336

John S. Wold

Chairman and CEO

J.A. Herickhoff

President /  COO

John P. Wold

Vice President

Peter I. Wold

Secretary / Treasurer

David P. Shellenberger

Chief Financial Officer