Producers of Virginia Kyanite
& Virginia Mullite

Unmatched Quality
& Consistency

Our mission at Kyanite Mining Corporation (KMC) is to produce the highest quality, most consistent Kyanite and Mullite products available on the market anywhere in the world.  Our customers, many of whom have relied on us for a half century or more, return to us again and again because they know they can count on us. We take great pride in that, and our commitment to quality control, product consistency, and reliable purity is rock solid and unmatched.

Guy Dixon, Terrell Dunnavant, and Gene Dixon

Independent & Family-Owned

Kyanite Mining Corporation is a 4th generation family-owned and operated business. Since the 1940s, the Dixon family has been producing high quality Kyanite and Mullite products in central Virginia for use all over the world.  We stand behind our products because our name is on the line with every bag we ship.

Javannah Taylor, Export Fulfillment Director

Old-Fashioned, Dependable Service

When you contact KMC, there is always a knowledgeable and friendly person on the other end of the line who will get your questions answered or your issue solved. In addition, we have made the investments over the decades that allow us to supply all of our customers all of the time. We know that our customers depend on us and that we therefore have a duty to them. Some might call that old fashioned. We call it the Kyanite Way.

Mullite Kiln at Dillwyn Plant

Experience & Technical Know How

Kyanite Mining Corporation is the oldest and largest producer of Kyanite in the world. For over 75 years, our sole focus has been producing Kyanite and Mullite. We have research and development capabilities and experienced engineers on our team to help answer any questions our customers might have about the products we mine and our process. 

Lower Gieseke Mullite Storage Bin

Reserves & Dependable Supply

Kyanite Mining Corporation owns several distinct ore bodies that contain enough Kyanite to supply the world’s needs for generations to come. We also keep large quantities of pre-qualified finished inventory on hand, which ensures that all customer orders can be filled at a moment’s notice. This, along with the company’s strategic decision to keep a wide array of spares on site at all time, provides our customers with the peace of mind they have come to rely on for decades.  

  • “Hank has been very good to work with and was accommodating when I needed to perform a site inspection. There have been times when I have had questions about various grades/particle size options, and specific questions about how assay was measured. Hank was always prompt to respond with the information that I was looking for. We don’t have a lengthy history but it has all been good. We hope to do business with them for the next 20+ years.”

    –Jeff Campbell, Two Rivers Terminal

  • “I love working with KMC as they are more of an extended family to us. Both parties are transparent with everything we do and discuss. Even if the topic were to be something negative on our/their end. Trust has been established over the years and this truly shows with our daily transaction for our orders. Including our forwarder team, export processes are flawless and our communication level is top notch. It is one of the worry-free accounts I have to this date. We have recently visited their plant and had a wonderful and educational time with the plant tour guided by Mr. Steven Ashlock.”

    –Kentaro Umemoto, Morimura Bros. (USA), INC.

  • “We wanted to generate a next generation product that had better properties. So Kyanite Mining Corporation helped us with that. We were able to improve on something that we had had to sacrifice on in the past.”

    –Glenn Stephenson

  • “We began working with Kyanite Mining Corporation when we were looking at a new formulation that was better for our customers and these materials contribute to that. We also wanted a domestic supplier. The composition, the ceramic structure, the makeup [KMC provides] works well for us compared to some alternatives. Both the Kyanite and the Mullite materials have good applications and the cost tends to be lower than some other ceramic raw materials.”

    –Mark Grush, Selee Corporation

  • “In my many years with Kyanite Mining Corporation, I have never had a quality problem or issues."

    –Corona

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Our Process
Our Process

Curious about how Virginia Kyanite gets from the mountains to our customers? We’re demystifying the process in this month’s blog!

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Our Products Quiz
Our Products Quiz

Get the answer key here from our Summer Newsletter Quiz.

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Learn More About Our Byproducts
Learn More About Our Byproducts

Did you know we produce and sell sand, pyrite, and magnetite? All of these products are a result of the kyanite purification process. Learn more on our blog!

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All About Virginia Mullite
All About Virginia Mullite

Learn more about KMC’s Virginia Mullite! Our unique Mullite is very high in purity and is made from Kyanite.

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Team Kyanite

It takes exceptional people to produce our exceptional products and KMC prides itself on its loyal, long-serving employees, many of whom have been a part of the Kyanite Team for decades. Our commitment to our customers is mirrored by our employee’s commitment to the team.

Environmental Stewards

Everyone who works at Kyanite Mining Corporation lives, works, and plays in this area and cares deeply about the land that we all call home. We are deeply invested in the health of our community and our natural environment. Our commitment to safe and environmentally responsible operation is core to our mission, and our decades long record of reclamation has been recognized through numerous state and national awards over our 75+ year history.