When China Clay (Kaolin) deposits are encountered, core samples of the deposits are extracted and sent to a laboratory for testing. Thousands of acres are drilled and thousands of feet of sample are tested to yield a handful of acceptable mining sites. The samples are analyzed to determine the quality and extent of the deposits.
China Clay (Kaolin) quality varies widely from deposit to deposit – and even within the same deposit. Once mined, the crude China Clay (Kaolin) is hauled to a stockpile, where the processing journey begins. |