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KaMin and CADAM Raise Kaolin Prices Up to 9.5% From Dec. 1

Macon, Ga. – October 12, 2026 -- KaMin and CADAM will raise prices on their kaolin products by up to 9.5% effective December 1, 2026, with the size of the increase depending on grade and region.

Inflation across mining, materials and labor outpaces cost savings

The companies cite broad inflationary pressure across mining, purchased raw materials and labor. Significant increases in energy costs are also hitting the business, they said.

KaMin and CADAM say efficiency improvements and cost-control initiatives have not kept pace. Inflationary pressures continue to exceed those savings, which the companies describe as making the adjustment necessary to sustain product quality, supply reliability and long-term customer support. The cost categories they name as rising are mining, energy, chemicals, logistics, environmental and regulatory.