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.
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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.