Macon, Ga. – October 12, 2026 -- KaMin and CADAM will raise prices on their kaolin products by up to 9.5% effective December 1, 2026, with the size of the increase depending on grade and region.

Inflation across mining, materials and labor outpaces cost savings

The companies cite broad inflationary pressure across mining, purchased raw materials and labor. Significant increases in energy costs are also hitting the business, they said.