Diatom
Juab, Utah
- Diatomite / diatomaceous earth
Patented 100-acre specialty-industrial-mineral asset; patented tenure is a major broker-positive.
- Gross acres
- 100 acres
- Tenure
- 5 patented mining claims
- Claims / parcels
- 5
Why it matters
Patented 100-acre specialty-industrial-mineral asset; patented tenure is a major broker-positive.
Historical & district context
No exact property-specific public production record identified. Regional USGS literature confirms western U.S./Great Basin lacustrine diatomite systems and a long western diatomite industry history.
Infrastructure & logistics
≈37 mi straight-line to Lynndyl / Union Pacific corridor Remote west-central Utah; site power may require meaningful extension or on-site generation depending existing lines. Arid basin setting. Diatomite processing is often dry-dominant, but dust control and any wet upgrading still require a reliable source.
Typical mining
Usually shallow open-pit/quarry using dozers, scrapers or excavators because diatomite can be soft/friable.
Typical processing
Dry → crush/mill → classify; calcine or flux-calcine for filter-aid grades; specialty treatment depends on end use.
End markets
Filtration, absorbents, fillers, insulation, mild abrasives, agricultural and specialty industrial uses.
Critical-mineral angle
Not on the 2025 critical-minerals list, but can command specialty-industrial pricing when purity/porosity/filtration performance are strong.
Claim schedule
| Serial number | Claim name | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 5 patented claims (names not supplied) | — | Patented |
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