Minerals Technologies Inc. Announces Investment to Support Significant Growth Opportunity in the Use of Renewable Fuels

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Minerals Technologies (NYSE: MTX) announced an investment at its Uşak, Turkey plant on Oct 20, 2025 to expand production of its Rafinol line for natural oil purification used in renewable fuels and edible oils.

The company said the move supports demand in a $1.1 billion global natural oil purification market, where renewable fuel represents 12% and is the fastest-growing segment due to regulatory changes in the US and Europe. The Uşak plant will continue supplying adsorbents and bleaching earths for biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and hard-to-bleach consumer oils, leveraging MTI’s mineral reserves, geographic operations, product performance, and technical support.

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• Addresses $1.1B global natural oil purification market
• Targets 12% renewable fuel segment noted as fastest-growing

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Investment solidifies MTI’s leadership in natural oil purification products for renewable fuels and edible oils

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) (“MTI”), a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company, today announced an investment at its plant in Uşak City, Turkey to support the growth of its Rafinol™ line of products for the natural oil purification market. Rafinol™ is supplied from the Uşak plant, which is dedicated to the mining and manufacture of adsorbents and bleaching earth used for the purification of both renewable fuels and edible oils.

“This investment supports the strong, ongoing demand we see in the $1.1 billion global natural oil purification market,” said D.J. Monagle III, Group President of MTI’s Consumer & Specialties segment, which includes natural oil purification. “Renewable fuel accounts for 12% of the total market and is its fastest-growing segment, driven by regulatory changes requiring the increased use of renewable fuels in the United States and Europe. Rafinol™ is the leading technology servicing this market.”

The investment in Uşak will allow customers to continue to take advantage of MTI’s key differentiators, including the unique nature of its mineral reserves, geographically well-positioned mining and manufacturing operations, superior performance of its products, and technical and applications support.

MTI’s natural oil purification business consists of two product lines under the Rafinol™ brand. The first product line is used for the purification of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel, with its powerful adsorption properties helping to remove even the highest impurities from feedstocks derived from used vegetable oils, grease, and animal fats. The second product line provides bleaching earths and adsorbents for the clarification of commonly used consumer oils and fats, including hard-to-bleach oils.

“Our investment in natural oil purification is one of several long-term, sustainable growth drivers for our company and in line with our continued expansion into higher-growth, consumer-oriented markets that are aligned with macro trends,” said Douglas T. Dietrich, MTI’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “It is also a clear example of MTI’s ability to apply our core technologies to our mineral reserves in order to drive solutions for our customers’ most complex problems.”

About Minerals Technologies Inc.

Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. We utilize global mineral reserves with our core technologies and applications to deliver innovative solutions for products that are part of everyday life. We serve customers in consumer and industrial markets worldwide, have 4,000 employees in 34 countries, and reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2024. For further information, visit www.mineralstech.com.

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FAQ

What did Minerals Technologies announce on Oct 20, 2025 regarding its Uşak plant (MTX)?

Minerals Technologies announced an investment at its Uşak, Turkey plant to expand production of the Rafinol natural oil purification product line.

How does the MTX Uşak investment relate to renewable fuels demand?

The investment supports growing demand in renewable fuels, which the company says account for 12% of the $1.1B natural oil purification market and are the fastest-growing segment.

What products does Rafinol from MTX serve after the Uşak investment?

Rafinol supplies adsorbents and bleaching earths for biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and for clarification of consumer oils and hard-to-bleach oils.

When did MTX announce the Rafinol investment and which business segment commented?

The announcement was made on Oct 20, 2025 and was commented on by the Group President of MTX’s Consumer & Specialties segment.

What competitive advantages did MTX cite for its Rafinol supply from Uşak (MTX)?

MTX cited the unique mineral reserves, geographically positioned mining and manufacturing, product performance, and technical applications support.

Does the MTX release specify the investment amount or timetable for the Uşak expansion?

The release does not disclose a specific investment amount or timetable for the Uşak plant expansion.