Thiele Reaches One Year Safety Milestone

Sandersville, Georgia June 30, 2005

Thiele Kaolin is pleased to announce it has achieved a milestone in safety performance by going one year without a lost time accident. Further, in 2005, Thiele has only three reportable MSHA accidents, a strong safety performance that recognizes the accomplishments of the entire company.

At a company luncheon honoring employees for their outstanding achievement, Sam Smith, President of Thiele Kaolin, humbly proclaimed, “We did it! When I walk through our mines and plant operations, I am reminded of the focus and dedication it takes on every employee’s part to do their job efficiently but with safety in mind.”

Thiele Kaolin Company is one of the world’s leading sources of processed kaolin clay. Thiele mines, processes, blends and delivers the full spectrum of kaolin coating and filler pigments, tailored to meet the specific needs of individual applications. An emphasis on quality has been a company tradition for more than five decades.

® Thiele Kaolin Company 2004 P. O. Box 1056, 520 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA 31082 USA