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helmer kaolin update

updated sun 5 nov 00

 

michael wendt on fri 3 nov 00


So many people have asked about Helmer Kaolin samples that I want to =
offer free samples including both translucent porcelain ^10 and =
stoneware ^10 body formulas , bulk chemistry and msds provided the =
recipient pays for the shipping. Call me at 1-800-554-3724 8-5 PST or =
email me off of group at info@wendtpottery.com to request your 1 lb =
sample for testing.=20
IMPORTANT NEWS: A large refractories manufacturer (name withheld at =
their request) has agreed to purchase 1000 tons of Helmer per year for =
refractory manufacture. This effectively secures our production in the =
years to come because the excavating contractor set his minimum order =
size at 500 tons per year to haul his equipment up to the mine and open =
the pit. With this new order, total mining is now over 1500 tons per =
year and is increasing. With confirmed reserves of 1.6 million tons, at =
current mining levels the deposit will last over 1000 years. Even if =
demand increased 10X, the deposit would still last over 100 years.
Regards,
Michael Wendt