U.S. Producers Of Feldspar And Nepheline Syenite In 2023

This table provides a comprehensive overview of the key U.S. companies involved in the production of feldspar and nepheline syenite during 2023, detailing their locations and specific products. These minerals are critical industrial raw materials used extensively in ceramics, glass manufacturing, and fillers in paints and plastics, making their production data vital for understanding supply chain dynamics and economic contributions within the domestic mineral sector. Tracking producers and their outputs helps stakeholders assess market availability, regional production strengths, and potential impacts on related manufacturing industries.

In 2023, production was distributed among nine companies across several states, with notable concentrations in Arkansas, California, and North Carolina. Little Rock, Arkansas, hosted two nepheline syenite producers—3M Co. and Granite Mountain Quarries Co.—highlighting the area's significance for this mineral. Feldspar-quartz mixtures were predominantly produced in California and North Carolina by companies such as Covia Holdings Corp., Graniterock Co., The Quartz Corp., and Sibelco North America, Inc. A significant operational change occurred when Pacer Corp. in South Dakota suspended mining and plant activities in November 2023, potentially affecting potassium feldspar supply. Overall, the data reflects a stable but regionally diverse production landscape, with a mix of feldspar types and nepheline syenite supporting various industrial applications.