KMI Zeolite

What KMI Zeolite does

KMI Zeolite Inc. is a privately held mineral extraction and processing company founded in 1996 and based in Amargosa Valley, Nevada (mailing address in Pahrump). The company controls what it describes as one of the largest and purest deposits of natural clinoptilolite zeolite in North America — a calcium/sodium aluminosilicate with a cage-like honeycomb structure — with claimed reserves of millions of tons and 97% clinoptilolite-Ca purity. Core technical specs include 2.0 Meq/g cation exchange capacity, 50% pore volume, 4-7 Angstrom pore size, 40 m²/g specific surface area, 4-5 Mohs hardness, 700°C thermal stability, and 2500 lb/in² crush strength. The mineral delivers selective ion-exchange for ammonia, heavy metals (nickel, copper, lead, cadmium), and other contaminants, with an ammonia adsorption range of 2-30 mg NH₄⁺/g that improves across regeneration cycles.

The product portfolio is sold across five primary verticals on a horizontal segmentation basis: animal feed and bedding (livestock dietary supplement and ammonia control), agriculture and soil conditioning (Ultra Grow™ soil amendment), environmental and industrial treatment (wastewater, biogas, heavy-metal remediation), construction materials (natural pozzolan replacing up to 30% of portland cement), and consumer/home use (odor control, spill cleanup, traction). Regulatory standing is unusually strong for the segment: FDA approved for animal ingestion under 21 CFR 582.2729, FDA GRAS under 21 CFR 182.2729, OMRI listed for organic use, and IARC classified as non-toxic. The company also publishes extensive technical documentation and peer-reviewed research bibliographies supporting each application.

The business model is direct industrial-mineral product sales. Customers transact through the company's own e-commerce site (Odoo-powered storefront, kmizeolite.com), the Amazon Marketplace for consumer SKUs (notably the All-Purpose Deodorizer), and worldwide freight shipping via truck, rail, and ocean for industrial and municipal buyers. Pricing is unit-based across a wide range — $9.99 per 5lb retail bag, quote-based pricing for 1-metric-ton totes and bulk pallets, and $0.07 per unit for raw ore used in industrial processing — supplemented by white-label packaging and shipping services for distribution partners. The customer base spans individual consumers, SMB farmers, livestock operations, concrete/cement manufacturers, municipalities, and government agencies globally. The company operates with 11-50 employees and no disclosed institutional funding rounds.

Name

KMI Zeolite

Legal name

KMI Zeolite Inc.

Website

https://kmizeolite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KMI Zeolite Inc. mines and processes 97% pure natural clinoptilolite zeolite from one of North America's largest deposits. The company serves agriculture, animal feed, water treatment, construction, and consumer markets worldwide via e-commerce, Amazon, and bulk freight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Minerals (Natural Zeolite)

NAICS

Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying (21232), Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992), Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (21239)

SIC

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

Zeolites (Natural & Synthetic) (IMAEAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Minerals Trading (Phosphate, Potash, Sulfur, Borates, Barite, Talc) (IMAKAJAF), Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Natural clinoptilolite zeolite
• Mineral absorption media
• Soil amendment products
• Animal feed additives
• Natural pozzolan cement

Headquarters

HQ city

Amargosa Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Zeolite Product Sales: Direct sales of natural clinoptilolite zeolite in various mesh sizes (30 Minus, 10x30, 8x14, 4x8, 100 Minus, 1x4, 30x100, 67% Passing 325, 2" Minus, 6x10, Pit Run, 6" Minus) and packaging options (5lb bags, 20lb bags, pallets, tote bags, unpackaged). Products sold directly through website and Amazon marketplace.
2. White Label Packaging: KMI packages, labels, and ships zeolite under several brands through white labeling services for distribution partners.
3. Wholesale and Bulk Sales: Metric ton tote bags and unpackaged bulk quantities for industrial, agricultural, and municipal customers. Ships worldwide via truck, rail, and ocean freight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KMI Zeolite extracts, processes, and sells high-purity (97%) natural clinoptilolite zeolite from one of North America's largest mineral deposits. Products are offered in multiple mesh sizes and packaging formats — from 5lb retail bags to 1-metric-ton totes and unpackaged bulk — and are sold for absorption, filtration, natural pozzolan cement replacement, soil conditioning, livestock feed and bedding, traction control, and home odor/moisture control. The company also supplies raw clinoptilolite ore and offers white label packaging for partner brands.

Product overview

KMI Zeolite Inc. offers a portfolio of high-purity natural clinoptilolite zeolite products extracted from one of the largest and purest mineral deposits in North America. The core offering is KMI Zeolite, available in multiple mesh sizes (from 30 Minus to 6" Minus) and packaging options (5lb bags to unpackaged metric tons). The product line includes KMI Ultra Grow™ for soil conditioning and agriculture applications, and KMI All-Purpose Deodorizer for home use. KMI Raw Clinoptilolite Ore is available for industrial processors requiring unprocessed material. The products serve diverse applications including absorption/filtration, cement and mortar (as natural pozzolan), soil and agriculture, feed and bedding, traction control, and home use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KMI Zeolite (Clinoptilolite Zeolite) High-purity (97%) natural clinoptilolite zeolite available in mesh sizes including 30 Minus, 10x30, 8x14, 4x8, 100 Minus, 1x4, 30x100, 67% Passing 325, 2" Minus, 6x10, Pit Run, and 6" Minus; packaged in 5lb bags, 20lb bags, 44 x 50lb poly/paper bags per pallet, 1-metric-ton tote bags, and unpackaged bulk. Used for absorption, filtration, natural pozzolan cement replacement, soil conditioning, animal feed and bedding, traction control, and home use.
• KMI Ultra Grow™ Trademarked soil amendment conditioner based on KMI's clinoptilolite zeolite that retains and releases nutrients as needed by plants and encapsulates heavy metals and other toxic elements for time-released plant uptake. Sold in tote bags and targeted at farmers, agricultural operations, and turf/golf course applications.
• KMI All-Purpose Deodorizer Sustainable and fully compostable all-purpose deodorizer pouches made from KMI zeolite that purify air by absorbing moisture, harmful gases, and foul odors. Sold directly on Amazon.com and in wholesale quantities for home, office, and workplace odor control.
• KMI Raw Clinoptilolite Ore Raw unprocessed clinoptilolite ore extracted from KMI's mineral deposit, sold at $0.07 per unit to industrial customers and processors that perform their own milling and downstream processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaces up to 30% portland cement in concrete mixtures
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Amazon.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon.com serves as a marketplace channel for KMI Zeolite consumer products including all-purpose deodorizers and wholesale quantities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Cloud Mining Company: U.S.-based producer and processor of natural clinoptilolite zeolite, directly competing with KMI across animal feed, agriculture, water treatment, and industrial absorption markets.
• Bear River Zeolite: North American miner and supplier of natural clinoptilolite zeolite serving agricultural, industrial, and environmental applications with a similar bulk-and-bag product portfolio to KMI.
• Zeocem (Slovenské Zeolity): European natural zeolite mining and processing company offering clinoptilolite products for agriculture, water treatment, and construction — a directly comparable mineral producer.

Broad incumbents

• EP Minerals (U.S. Silica Holdings): A large industrial minerals platform under U.S. Silica that produces diatomite, perlite, and engineered silicate media for filtration, absorption, and functional fillers, overlapping with KMI's filtration and absorption verticals.
• Imerys: Global specialty minerals major with industrial mineral and functional filler offerings serving construction, agriculture, and environmental markets — broad incumbent competing with KMI across multiple end-uses.
• Oil-Dri Corporation of America: Producer of absorbent mineral products (cat litter, agricultural carriers, industrial absorbents) — a broader incumbent competing with KMI in the consumer deodorizer, animal bedding, and absorption segments.
• Clariant (Functional Minerals): Specialty chemicals company producing natural and synthetic zeolites for detergents, emissions control, and industrial applications — a broader incumbent with overlapping zeolite chemistry.
• Minerals Technologies Inc. Diversified industrial minerals company with specialty functional fillers and environmental products relevant to KMI's filtration, construction, and absorption verticals.

Regional players

• Zeolite Australia: Australian natural zeolite miner serving agriculture, water filtration, and industrial customers in the Asia-Pacific region — a regional peer with a comparable product portfolio.
• Blue Pacific Minerals: New Zealand-based natural zeolite producer focused on agriculture, horticulture, and industrial applications — comparable product mix in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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