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VALUES AND COMMITMENT.

Welcome to our first sustainability report: "Value Beyond Minerals". Sustainabledevelopment is the guiding principle behind Unimin Corporation's record of growthand success. With disciplined application, our sustainability programs facilitate thepursuit of economic prosperity, environmental stewardship and social commitment.We take pride in our mineral products portfolio and in our Company philosophy tocreate value beyond our minerals for our many stakeholders.

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FACTUNIMIN CORPORATION'S MANAGEMENTPHILOSOPHY EMPHASIZES GROWTH,DIVERSIFICATION AND SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT.

Dear Valued Stakeholders,

Thank you for taking time to explore our first sustainability report. UniminCorporation has been mining and processing industrial minerals for morethan 40 years. Our organization is a responsible and sustainable company,and now it is time to share our story.

The title of this inaugural report, "Value Beyond Minerals", is indicative ofour business philosophy to always add value to our industrial mineralproducts. Unimin has evolved from a raw material supplier to a technology-driven company, providing engineered solutions to diverse customerswhose applications range from traditional glass and ceramics, tohydrocarbon and solar energy production, to semi-conductor computerchips.

"Value Beyond Minerals" also reflects the emphasis we place on our roleas a community member and environmental steward. Unimin is proof thatsound operating practices and good community relations can allow amining company and the surrounding community to prosper together. Wetake a holistic approach to our business, including our active participationin the sustainability of our communities. Through constructive engagement,local investment and responsible management, we work hard to be a goodcorporate citizen and a good neighbor.

Resource management is the cornerstone of our sustainability initiatives.Unlike real estate development projects that forever change the land,mining is a transitional process that ultimately returns the land to alandscape that is environmentally harmonious with its surroundings. Ascustodians of land, energy, water and air resources, our goal is to balanceeconomic and environmental objectives in a manner that conserves andoptimizes these valuable assets. Our efforts to preserve and propagate thebiodiversity on lands under our management have been recognized withnumerous awards.

Sustainability and the Global Reporting Initiative are also consistent withthe culture of continuous improvement at Unimin. We have created anenvironment where our people are part of the decision-making processesand encouraged to continually improve our Company. We work with asense of urgency, in short and flexible decision lines, and with atransparency designed to create value for our many stakeholders.

Our employees are our most important asset and our number-one priority.Talented, energetic and motivated people find professional fulfillment andcareer-long opportunities at Unimin. Unimin is an industry leader inpromoting best health and safety practices, an advocate for sustainableeconomic development and employment, and a champion of employeewellness at work, at home and in the community.

"Value Beyond Minerals" speaks to our strengths as a company and ourvision for the future. We embrace tomorrow's opportunities with a legacy ofresponsible behavior and sustainable performance.

Sincerely,

Value Beyond Minerals meanstransparency.

Kevin Crawford

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Click to learn more aboutUNIMIN CORPORATION VIEW MAP OF

UNIMIN'S OPERATIONS This report was produced in accordance with the Global ReportingInitiative (GRI) G3.1 guidelines and GRI's Mining and Metals SectorSupplement. This report is a GRI Checked Application Level Creport. The Application Level C designation is an indication of thenumber of disclosures in the report and is not a measure of quality.This report emulates GRI's content and quality principles:Materiality, Stakeholder Inclusiveness, Sustainability Context,Completeness, Balance, Comparability, Timeliness and Accuracy,Clarity and Reliability.

To produce this report, we engaged our Executive ManagementGroup (EMG) and a team of management-level employees toidentify and prioritize Unimin's material issues. We used GRI's"Technical Protocol - Applying the Report Content Principles" toselect the following material topics:

Local CommunityEnvironmentEmissions, Effluents and WasteWaterOccupational Health and SafetyLabor Management RelationsTraining and EducationEmploymentEconomic PerformanceMaterials Stewardship

Our report team also managed the data gathering and all otherprocesses necessary to produce this report. We engagedemployees at a variety of levels, sites and countries to incorporatea range of perspectives into the report.

Report ParametersThis is Unimin Corporation's first sustainability report and is intended to look back at the milestones and

accomplishments of the last 40 years. While the stories in this report contain retrospective information, the

metrics reflect baseline data collected from the year 2010. Report content is for all wholly owned mining

operations and related facilities managed by Unimin. They include Unimin Corporation, Unimin Specialty

Minerals Inc. and Southern Lime in the United States, Grupo Materias Primas in Mexico and Unimin Canada,

all of which report to our corporate headquarters in New Canaan, Connecticut.


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STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART I: Profile Disclosures1. Strategy and Analysis

PROFILEDISCLOSURE DESCRIPTION REPORTED

CROSS-REFERENCE/DIRECT ANSWER

1.1 Statement from the most senior decision maker of theorganization.

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STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART I: Profile Disclosures2. Organizational Profile



2.1 Name of the organization. fully Unimin Corporation

2.2 Primary brands, products, and/or services. fully Unimin Corporationproduces non-metallicindustrial minerals,including quartz, feldspar,nepheline syenite, calciumcarbonate, clay, kaolin,lime and limestoneproducts.

2.3 Operational structure of the organization, including maindivisions, operating companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures.

fully OrganizationProfile/Governance

2.4 Location of organization's headquarters. fully New Canaan, Connecticut

2.5 Number of countries where the organization operates, andnames of countries with either major operations or that arespecifically relevant to the sustainability issues covered in thereport.

fully Canada, United States,Mexico

2.6 Nature of ownership and legal form. fully privately held

2.7 Markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectorsserved, and types of customers/beneficiaries).

fully Unimin provides theessential raw materials ofnearly everymanufacturing process.

2.8 Scale of the reporting organization. fully We employ about 2400people in our U.S.,Canadian and MexicanOperations. Our 2010revenue totaled$863million. As aprivately-held companywe do not disclose netsales, total capitalization,or quantity of productsprovided.

2.9 Significant changes during the reporting period regarding size,structure, or ownership.

fully We have had no majorchange in size in recentyears.

2.10 Awards received in the reporting period. fully Awards & Recognition

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3.1 Reporting period (e.g., fiscal/calendar year) for informationprovided.

fully Data is from 2010.Narratives are fromcompany history.

3.2 Date of most recent previous report (if any). fully This is Unimin's first report.

3.3 Reporting cycle (annual, biennial, etc.) fully biennial

3.4 Contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents. fully The contact point for thisreport is Craig Johnson([email protected]).

3.5 Process for defining report content. fully Report Parameters

3.6 Boundary of the report (e.g., countries, divisions, subsidiaries,leased facilities, joint ventures, suppliers).

fully Report content is forUnimin's mining operationsin the U.S., Canada &Mexico.

3.7 State any specific limitations on the scope or boundary of thereport (see completeness principle for explanation of scope).

fully Data for our railroadsubsidiary is not included inthis report.

3.8 Basis for reporting on joint ventures, subsidiaries, leasedfacilities, outsourced operations, and other entities that cansignificantly affect comparability from period to period and/orbetween organizations.

fully Report content is forUnimin's North Americanoperations, including allwholly owned miningsubsidiaries.

3.10 Explanation of the effect of any re-statements of informationprovided in earlier reports, and the reasons for such re-statement (e.g.,mergers/acquisitions, change of baseyears/periods, nature of business, measurement methods).

fully This is Unimin's first report.

3.11 Significant changes from previous reporting periods in thescope, boundary, or measurement methods applied in thereport.

fully This is Unimin's first report.

3.12 Table identifying the location of the Standard Disclosures inthe report.

fully This page is the GRIContent Index.

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STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART I: Profile Disclosures4. Governance, Commitments, and Engagement



4.1 Governance structure of the organization, including committeesunder the highest governance body responsible for specifictasks, such as setting strategy or organizational oversight.

fully OrganizationProfile/Governance

4.2 Indicate whether the Chair of the highest governance body isalso an executive officer.

fully The highest governancebody is the Sibelco GroupBoard of Directors and thechair is not an executiveofficer.

4.3 For organizations that have a unitary board structure, state thenumber of members of the highest governance body that areindependent and/or non-executive members.

fully Sibelco Group is aprivately held companyand board members areelected by shareholders.

4.4 Mechanisms for shareholders and employees to providerecommendations or direction to the highest governance body.

fully While we do not have aformal mechanism forcommunicating withexecutive leadership,there is no prohibition onsuch communication. Foremployee concerns, wehave a well-establishedchannel of communicationthrough supervisors andmanagers.

4.13 Memberships in associations (such as industry associations)and/or national/international advocacy organizations in which theorganization: has positions in governance bodies; participates inprojects or committees; provides substantive funding beyondroutine membership dues; or views membership as strategic.

fully Technical Affiliations

4.14 List of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization. fully Communites surroundingmining operations,customers

4.15 Basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whomto engage.

fully Unimin did a stakeholderprioritization exerciseusing an influence/interestmatrix in order to define itsstakeholder groups.Unimin will formalize aprocess to determinewhich stakeholder groupsto engage during the nextreporting cycle.

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STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART III: Performance IndicatorsEconomic

PERFORMANCEINDICATOR DESCRIPTION REPORTED


EC1 Direct economic value generated and distributed, includingrevenues, operating costs, employee compensation, donationsand other community investments, retained earnings, andpayments to capital providers and governments.

partially Our Company &Charitable Donations

EC6 Policy, practices, and proportion of spending on locally-basedsuppliers at significant locations of operation.

fully Local Investment

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EN3 Direct energy consumption by primary energy source. fully Energy

EN8 Total water withdrawal by source. partially Water

EN13 Habitats protected or restored. partially Biodiversity

EN16 Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. partially Air Quality

EN20 NOx, SOx, and other significant air emissions by type andweight.

partially Air Quality

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STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART III: Performance IndicatorsSocial: Labor Practices and Decent Work



LA1 Total workforce by employment type, employment contract,and region.

partially Employee Profile

LA2 Total number and rate of employee turnover by age group,gender, and region.


LA7 Rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, andabsenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities by region.

fully Safe Workplace

LA8 Education, training, counseling, prevention, and risk-controlprograms in place to assist workforce members, their families,or community members regarding serious diseases.

fully Preventative andWellness Programs

LA10 Average hours of training per year per employee by employeecategory.

fully Training

LA13 Composition of governance bodies and breakdown ofemployees per category according to gender, age group,

minority group membership, and other indicators of diversity.


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STANDARD DISCLOSURES PART III: Performance IndicatorsSocial: Human Rights



HR6 Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents ofchild labor, and measures taken to contribute to the eliminationof child labor.

fully In the United States,Canada and Mexico weabide by all applicablelaws and regulations thatgovern worker eligibilityand prevent underagechild labor.

HR9 Total number of incidents of violations involving rights ofindigenous people and actions taken.

fully We have no operations onor adjacent to IndigenousPeoples' territories. Wehave no formal or informalagreements, nor anyrecord of violationinvolving the rights ofindigenous populations.

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SO1 Nature, scope, and effectiveness of any programs andpractices that assess and manage the impacts of operationson communities, including entering, operating, and exiting.

fully Community Engagement

SO8 Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws andregulations.

partially Safe Workplace

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MM1 Amount of land (owned or leased, and managed forproduction activities or extractive use) disturbed orrehabilitated.

fully Land

MM2 The number and percentage of total sites identified asrequiring biodiversity management plans according to statedcriteria, and the number (percentage) of those sites withplans in place.

fully Biodiversity

MM3 Total amounts of overburden, rock, tailings, and sludgesand their associated risks.

fully Land

MM4 Number of strikes and lock-outs exceeding one week'sduration, by country.

fully Employee Profile

MM11 Programs and progress relating to materials stewardship. fully Applied Research

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Value Beyond Minerals meansintegrity.Unimin Corporation was founded in 1970 with the acquisition of local silica sand companies in Virginia and

Minnesota. In 1973, SCR-Sibelco of Belgium became a major investor in Unimin, the majority shareholder in

1984 and the sole shareholder in 2006. The Sibelco Group is a privately held mineral mining and processing

company with a long-range perspective that has guided the business for nearly 140 years. Unimin has

inherited this rich history of longer-term strategic planning. As a privately held company, Unimin is afforded the

luxury of looking beyond the quarterly demands and short-term trends for real opportunities for sustainable

growth.

Unimin's operations are headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut and we have 57 locations in the United States, Canada andMexico, including 46 mining and mineral processing sites and 11 offices.

Unimin's history is defined by extensive growth and product diversification. Unimin established long term relationships with theglass and energy services industries, which marked the beginning of a strategic campaign of acquisition, capital improvementand new construction that still continues today. In 1983, Unimin acquired Martin Marietta's industrial sand division, and in 1986,diversified further with acquisitions of high purity quartz, microcrystalline silica and feldspar.

In 1990, Unimin expanded into Canada with the acquisition of the nepheline syenite and silica sand operations, making it aglobal supplier to the glass, ceramic, paint and plastics industries. In 1997, Unimin acquired silica sand, feldspar and calciumcarbonate operations in Mexico to form Grupo Materias Primas and in 1999 and 2000, added kaolin and ball clay to its productportfolio. Unimin further diversified its product offering in 2006 with the addition of calcined lime in the southeastern UnitedStates.

Today, Unimin is an application-focused company drawing from its deeply diversified product portfolio and the worldwideproduction capabilities of the Sibelco Group. Unimin continues to be a solutions provider for the global industrial mineralsindustry.

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Click to learn more aboutUNIMIN CORPORATION Unimin strives to be the best industrial minerals company in the

world by working hard to continuously improve our product quality,customer services and employee skills. We accomplish these goalsthrough our Continuous Improvement Process (CIP). CIP is astrategic initiative based upon the recognition that every task withinour organization can be defined, measured and improved by thepeople performing those tasks. Through continuous improvementwe empower our employees and entrust to them the sustainabilityof our company.

The major processes that undergo the CIP are identified byindividual departments. Our EMG decides which processes will beselected for the CIP application and regularly assesses itsprogress. Teams are assembled to evaluate company processesby looking at the range of process types required to meet abusiness objective. We identify the macro processes (such asmining or purchasing), major processes (such as grinding ordistributing) and micro processes (such as taking samples orlogging data) that need to run well in order for us to succeed. Foreach, the team is responsible for improving the selected processesby following the five steps in the CIP:

1. Define the Process2. Determine Process Goal and Requirements3. Develop and Implement the Process and Monitoring

Systems4. Measure, Control and Improve the Process5. Assess the Process and Review with Management

We pride ourselves on being a well-structured, well-organized andwell-run organization. Unimin's Continuous Improvement programsprovide the framework and processes to look beyond dailybusiness challenges and develop longer term and systematicsolutions that efficiently achieve both internal and externalcustomer objectives. Continuous Improvement is an essential toolto measure key GRI criteria, and as such is an important part of oursustainability programs.

Organization Profile/GovernanceUnimin's operations are managed by the Executive Management Group (EMG) consisting of nine executive

officers who are responsible for defining the strategy and goals for the organization. The EMG reports to the

Sibelco Group CEO and the Sibelco Group Executive Committee, which in turn reports to the SCR-Sibelco

Group Board of Directors, the highest leadership body for Unimin's operations in the U.S., Canada and

Mexico.


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Click to learn more aboutUNIMIN CORPORATION Technical Affiliations include:

Adhesive and Sealant CouncilAmerican Ceramic SocietyAmerican Chemical SocietyAmerican Coatings AssociationAmerican Conference of Industrial HygienistsAmerican Foundry SocietyAmerican Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum EngineersAmerican Society of QualityAmerican Society of Safety EngineersAsociacin Nacional de Transporte Privado, A.C. (ANTP)ASTM InternationalBoard of Certified Safety ProfessionalsBoard of Canadian Registered Safety ProfessionalsCamara Minera de Mxico (CAMIMEX)Casting Industry Suppliers AssociationEjecutivos en Relaciones Industriales A.C. (ERIAC)Glass Manufacturers Institute of AmericaGlass Packaging InstituteGlass Producers Transportation CouncilGolf Course Superintendents AssociationIndustrial Minerals Association - North America (IMA-NA)International Association of Mine Safety EngineersInternational Standards AssociationNational Fire Protection AssociationNational Freight Transportation AssociationNational Industrial Sand AssociationNational Industrial Transportation LeagueNational Institute of Ceramic EngineersNational Lime AssociationNational Safety CouncilNational Sanitation FoundationNorth American Rail ShippersOntario Mining AssociationQuebec Mining AssociationSociety for Human Resources Management (SHRM)Society of Petroleum EngineersSociety of Plastics EngineersWildlife Habitat Council

Technical AffiliationsUnimin is proud to be aligned with numerous organizations that work to make significant contributions to

society. Unimin is an active participant in the Industrial Minerals Association - North America (IMA-NA), the

National Industrial Sand Association (NISA), and other technical and advocacy organizations that promote

best practices, enhance industry reputation and foster sustainable development in health, safety, operations

and the environment.

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Awards & RecognitionUnimin strives to support our neighboring communities and to satisfy our customers while operating in a

responsible and conscientious manner. Consequently, our operations have been recognized by numerous

organizations.

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FACTUNIMIN CORPORATION OPERATES ONE OFTHE WORLD'S LARGEST INDUSTRIALMINERAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS.

Over the course of a lifetime, each of us will consume and use productsmade with millions of pounds of industrial minerals. Oil and natural gasproduction, ceramic floor tile, plastic film and solar energy panels all sharea common starting point by being manufactured with industrial minerals.We build and decorate our homes, filter our water, operate businesses andfactories and enjoy leisure time using Unimin products. Depending uponthe application, finished products can take the form of powders, granules,aggregates or stones with chemical purities and "critical to quality"elements statistically controlled for predictable performance. Ultimately, ourproducts represent solutions for our customers' many manufacturing andformulation challenges.

Value Beyond Minerals meansinnovation.The minerals we mine and process have inherent physical and chemical qualities, but it takes expertise and

innovation to convert quarried rock into functional and valuable products. Unimin engineers industrial minerals

to isolate specific chemical, physical and performance properties and continuously refines and improves our

product qualities to deliver value to our customers.


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Industrial MineralsThe importance of industrial minerals can easily be overlooked, but the quality of our daily lives wouldn't be

the same without them. Each time you turn on the computer, watch television or drive down the street, you are

using Unimin industrial minerals. From the food and beverages we consume to the energy that powers our

lives, Unimin plays an important role in the production, preparation and delivery of life's necessities and

luxuries.

Unimin's industrial minerals are used in the following applications and industries:


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Our technical and sales resources are organized to respond to ourcustomers' requirements. The group performs experimentation andanalysis with the latest application-specific instrumentation. Oursales and production organizations work closely with customers tosupport formulation changes, facilitate process improvements anddevelop new products to meet continually evolving needs.

Each year our Corporate Research and Development Departmentissues a call for research project ideas. All Unimin employees areencouraged to participate. Ideas with commercial merit areelevated and given rigorous technical and business review that maylead to a new product development, process optimization, improvedtesting method, or alternative use for existing products. The call forresearch ideas has proven to be an important engagement pointwith employees and promotes a sense of responsibility for andownership of Unimin's future success.

Driving InnovationGood ideas come from every corner of our business. While our customers' requirements are the primary

catalyst for change, it is the expertise of our employees that turn those requirements into new products and

process improvements. Unimin's culture of innovation is built upon strong customer and industry relationships,

proven technical expertise and processes that encourage and reward creative and critical thinking.


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One product innovation that came out of our applied researchlaboratories is MINBLOC, a mineral additive designed specificallyfor plastic film systems. MINBLOC was originally developed inresponse to industry needs for antiblocking properties in high clarityplastic packaging film. Experimentation with particle sizedistribution and mineral morphology yielded a patented product thatprevents film layers from sticking together and still preserve theclarity and see-through properties of packaging film.

A technical exchange between Unimin engineers and plastic filmcustomers took MINBLOC to the next level. By applyingproprietary refining and classification techniques, Unimin createdthe next generation MINBLOC grades to increase food productionin extreme climates. These engineered thermal fillers improve theefficiency of greenhouse films while reducing heating, cooling andirrigation costs. The societal impact for those living in extremetemperature zones is more affordable and locally available freshproduce.

Applied ResearchUnimin operates one of the largest industrial minerals research and process development organizations in the

world. Unimin's application-focused research centers and technical service laboratories respond to continually

changing market requirements with innovative industry solutions. Committed to both basic and applied

research, these facilities support our process engineers, research scientists and technical service teams to

develop solutions for our customers. As a solutions provider, we work to increase the value of our customers'

end product. In the end, we don't just mine a product, we engineer a solution. Unimin's product innovations

often enable our customers to operate more efficiently and sustainably.


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FACTEVERY UNIMIN PLANT DEVELOPS ANANNUAL COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN TOACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN ANDCONTRIBUTE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Unimin established the Native Prairie Restoration Project in 1982 to workwith local residents and advocacy groups to preserve the natural state ofthe Minnesota prairie. At a project site located about 2 miles southwest ofKasota, Unimin has restored 140 acres of native cool season grasses,forbs, juniper and oak trees along the Minnesota River. As a part of thisproject, we also set aside a bed of ancient dolomite outcroppings found inthis area. The ancient rock formations have remained untouched as apreserved prairie ecosystem since 1984. Other areas that have beendamaged by overgrazing are routinely returned to their natural statethrough restoration techniques and in some cases, Unimin has createdadditional prairie through the reclamation process.

Value Beyond Minerals meanscommitment.We are first and foremost citizens of our communities, so our standing as a good corporate citizen and

neighbor is not just a symbolic gesture. It is an important component of our standard operating practices that

shapes our business decisions. Whether it is in the form of charitable donations, supporting local businesses

or simply reaching out to have a conversation, Unimin endeavors to be a good neighbor.


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Click to learn more aboutUNIMIN CORPORATION Unimin encourages positive engagement and open communication

through annual meetings with local environmental and educationalgroups. In Kasota, Minnesota, community action plans include anopen house and field trips for local schools and groups such as theBoy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Prairie Ecology Bus Center and PrairieRestoration. Our efforts in Kasota have been acknowledged withthe Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstandingservice to the community.

The Community Action Plan at Nephton/Blue Mountain focuses onpeople of the community:

Unimin offers tours, workshops and field trips to schoolgroups, area residents and a local children's group, theKassh Kids Club. Activities include tours of the mine site,bee and bat habitat workshops and the construction of loonnesting rafts.We engage our neighbors and encourage them to ask usquestions. Unimin shares information about bestmanagement practices we have implemented to reducenoise and dust and to ensure the community's air quality.We made a five year commitment to donate to theCampbellford Memorial Hospital CT Scan FundraisingDrive.

Community EngagementUnimin operations depend upon good community relations and a constructive partnership that encourages

communication among our company, our employees and our community. To this end, every Unimin plant

proactively develops a Community Action Plan (CAP) that is tailored to address local issues. Our Community

Action Plans reflect the needs of the surrounding community and our desire to establish ongoing dialogue and

rapport with local governments, civic organizations and environmental groups.


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This year, Unimin announced a multi-million dollar expansion of ourmining and processing operations in the village of Utica, Illinois.With consent of the townspeople, Unimin will construct five newstructures and expand its production and commercial activities inUtica. The project will create 30 to 40 new jobs, generate more than$100,000 in building permit fees and increase the municipal taxbase by $25,000. In addition, the Village's equalized assessedvalue will increase by more than $10 million.

Unimin and the Utica Village government engaged the public beforebeginning the expansion to make sure the perspectives of localresidents had been effectively considered. Through an annexationand rezoning agreement with the Village, Unimin also transferred1,700 acres of Company-owned farmland and mining space to thevillage. Utica's Mayor Fred Esmond commended Unimin for itsresponsible approach to the expansion, saying, "I'd like to thankUnimin for being a good neighbor."

Local InvestmentUnimin is committed to the economic development of the communities in which we work. Stimulating the local

economy makes all of us stronger, and that is why each Unimin facility is encouraged to purchase from local

vendors whenever possible. For example, we support local commerce in Ottawa, Minnesota through a

longstanding relationship with a local cooperative that provides Unimin with diesel fuel, gasoline, industrial

lubricants and other operating products. Thirty-seven percent of total expenditures at Unimin's seven largest

facilities are transacted with vendors within 100 miles of our facilities. We are members of our communities, so

an investment in the community is seen as an investment in Unimin.


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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORIESADVANCING EDUCATION

ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE In Jltipan, Veracruz, Mexico our commitment to family andcommunity takes the form of a new elementary school. The needfor elementary schooling options for our employee's children wasfirst recognized in 1986 when GMP funded a private kindergarten.The original population of 23 children grew rapidly as localresidents who also sought better education for their children wereinvited to join the GMP school. Enrollment has since grown to morethan 200 children. The school has been recognized for its highquality of education and has received several regional awards forits athletics, spelling contests and 'Knowledge Games'. Since itsfounding, the school has been recognized across the region for thevalue it adds to the Jltipan community.

Charitable DonationsOne tangible way Unimin shows its commitment to the welfare of our local communities is through donation.

We recognize that volunteered time and money can change lives, and we are fortunate to be able to share

both in times of despair or need. Unimin contributes to support the American Red Cross, United Way and

cancer research. We also make special efforts in the communities in which we work and have donated an

ambulance, tornado warning system, fire department apparatus and street maintenance equipment. We are

quick to respond when natural disaster strikes. When a fatal tornado devastated the Tuscaloosa region of

Alabama, Unimin presented The Salvation Army with a check to help affected residents.


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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORIESADVANCING EDUCATION ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE Our operations in Ahuazotepec, Puebla, Mexico are in a

municipality of just over 10,000 mostly low-income residents withvery limited access to healthcare. In 2003, Grupo Materias Primas(GMP) signed a support agreement with the city of Ahuazotepec todonate 1,500,000 Mexican pesos for the construction of arehabilitation clinic for people with disabilities. Before this facilitywas constructed, residents had to travel 170 kilometers (over 105miles) to the nearest city for treatment. The construction wascompleted in 2004 and currently serves the families and residentsof Ahuazotepec.

Charitable DonationsOne tangible way Unimin shows its commitment to the welfare of our local communities is through monetary

donation. We recognize that volunteered time and money can change lives, and we're fortunate to be able to

share both in times of despair or need. Unimin contributes to support the American Red Cross, United Way

and cancer research. We also make special efforts in the communities in which we work, and have donated

an ambulance, tornado warning system, fire department apparatus and street maintenance equipment. We

are quick to respond when natural disaster strikes. When a fatal tornado devastated the Tuscaloosa region of

Alabama Unimin presented The Salvation Army with a check to help affected residents.


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FACT74% OF UNIMIN'S MINE SITES ARECERTIFIED BY THE WILDLIFE HABITATCOUNCIL AND 14% ARE CERTIFIEDCORPORATE LANDS FOR LEARNING.

Managing resources responsibly, efficiently utilizing water and energyassets, and minimizing emissions and wastes have always been anintegral part of our business strategy. We view resource management, andespecially land utilization, as the long term sustainability plan for companyand community natural assets. In stark contrast to alternate developmentprojects, mining is a transitional process that ultimately returns the landand associated environmental assets to an ecologically appropriatelandscape. Unimin applies its continuous improvement process to allaspects of resource management and utilization; tailoring our bestpractices to plan, manage and restore mining operations.

Value Beyond Minerals meansrespect.Unimin has made environmental stewardship a cornerstone of its management philosophy since its inception

in 1970. While compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory and statutory requirements has always

been a mandatory operating objective, our intention is to exceed these requirements through our Continuous

Improvement Process (CIP). Environmental stewardship is a corporate sustainability initiative intended to

"take demonstrable steps worldwide to improve Unimin's overall environmental performance".


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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORYGLEASON, TENNESSEE

LandLand is arguably the most important asset we manage so we invest significant financial and human effort to

efficiently use these most valuable resources. Our objective is to balance economic and environmental

objectives in a manner that ultimately returns the land to an ecologically appropriate landscape. Three

dimensional mine modeling maximizes the land's productive output while minimizing waste. With the

assistance of a staff botanist and environmental engineers, Unimin proactively designs a reclamation strategy

as part of every mine development plan and implements that strategy throughout the mineral extraction

process.

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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORYGLEASON, TENNESSEE

Active mining and restoration projects are concurrently managed atUnimin's Gleason, TN plant since 1999, where Unimin has setaside 494 acres for land and wildlife habitat enhancement projects.In partnership with the University of Tennessee, our Gleason teamparticipates in a Native Grass Habitat project to recreate farmlandand rolling landscapes that incorporate native grasses andwildflowers. Through this innovative and ongoing program,graduate and undergraduate students conduct soils and seed podsresearch on the sprawling property. Unimin volunteers also sponsorfield study outings for Gleason area elementary and middle schoolstudents. "Try It" teaching activities are regularly scheduled inconjunction with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, theWeakly County Health Department, Frog Haven Camp and localBoy Scout and Girl Scout Troops.

LandLand is arguably the most important asset we manage so we invest significant financial and human effort to

efficiently use these most valuable resources. Our objective is to balance economic and environmental

objectives in a manner that ultimately returns the land to an ecologically appropriate landscape. Three

dimensional mine modeling maximizes the land's productive output while minimizing waste. With the

assistance of a staff botanist and environmental engineers, Unimin proactively designs and funds a

reclamation strategy as part of every mine development plan and implements that strategy throughout the

mineral extraction process.


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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORYNEPHTON/BLUE MOUNTAIN

Efforts to improve our environmental impact will continue for years tocome. The data below will provide a baseline for measuring ourperformance.

EnergyConsistent with our continuous improvement culture, it is our objective to improve our energy efficiency and

reduce consumption to conserve energy. Unimin plants operate with state-of-the-art technologies to minimize

energy consumption and some locations employ renewable energy sources including hydropower and biogas

to help preserve limited natural resources. A corporate environmental officer coordinates the activities of

environmental professionals to ensure operations are consistent with our commitment to sustainability.


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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORYNEPHTON/BLUE MOUNTAIN

In 2010, our Nephton and Blue Mountain plants joined the OntarioPower Authority's Demand Response Program (DR3) in partnershipwith Direct Energy. When the generation system is operating atcapacity, the utility will ask member companies to curtail theirpower demand during peak demand periods. When called upon,Unimin shuts down equipment, selectively operates equipment ortakes other steps to reduce electricity consumption. The Nephtonand Blue Mountain operations have historically been able to makereductions from 8 megawatts to 4.5 megawatts. This benefitsenergy suppliers because they use less electricity when it is mostexpensive, and the utility preserves the reliability of the electric gridwithout the expense of expanded utility infrastructure. In 2010, ourOntario operations were able to comply with all 12 curtailmentrequests.

EnergyConsistent with our continuous improvement culture, it is our objective to improve our energy efficiency and

reduce consumption to conserve energy. Unimin plants operate with state-of-the-art technologies to minimize

energy consumption and some locations employ renewable energy sources including hydro-power and bio-

gas to help preserve limited natural resources. A corporate environmental officer coordinates the activities of

environmental professionals to ensure operations are consistent with our commitment to sustainability.


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WATER CONSERVATION IN MEXICO Unimin monitors suspended solids, pH and several otherparameters to ensure conformance with water quality permits.Several locations employ video surveillance and pH monitoringsystems to supply historical trending of pH data, visual turbidityinformation and alarms for "upsets" in real time. Other initiativesinclude variable frequency drives on freshwater and by-productdischarge pumps at Blue Mountain, Ontario. Installation of thesedrives has reduced overall water demand with a correspondingreduction in process waters to be treated and discharged.

WaterWater is an essential component of our mining and mineral beneficiation processes. We understand the finite

quality of this vital resource, and work diligently to ensure that water is managed in a way that is profitable for

the business as well as sustainable for the environment. Unimin strives to optimize its water balance by

continuously recycling and reusing process water in closed loop systems. In addition to our conservation

efforts, Unimin is equally diligent to control effluent water quality, monitor permitted discharge and proactively

manage for upsets caused by excessive storm waters.


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WATER CONSERVATION IN MEXICO Our plant in San Jos, Guanajuato, Mexico, is located in a semi-arid, water stressed area, so we've gone to great lengths tomanage our water consumption. In 2009, we designed and installeda new system to capture and use rainwater collected in the by-product impoundments. This simple innovation dramaticallyreduced water loss due to evaporation or seepage, making moresurface water available for plant processes and decreasing thedemand for produced groundwater. The sustainable advantage toour local community is more groundwater availability for localagriculture.

All plants in the Grupo Materias Primas operations have madeimprovements to existing water practices, such as replacing lower-efficiency pump motors with more efficient and soft-start motortypes when feasible. A computer-based electrical monitoringsystem successfully reduced peak rate water usage at Lampazos,Nuevo Len.

WaterWater is an essential component of our mining and mineral beneficiation processes. We understand the finite

quality of this vital resource, and work diligently to ensure that water is managed in a way that is profitable for

the business as well as sustainable for the environment. Unimin strives to optimize its water balance by

continuously recycling and reusing process water in closed loop systems. In addition to our conservation

efforts, Unimin is equally diligent to control effluent water quality, monitor permitted discharge and proactively

manage for upsets caused by excessive storm waters.


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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORYHEPHZIBAH, GEORGIA

Air QualityUnimin is committed to protecting the ecological and social welfare of our surrounding communities by

minimizing emissions from our facilities. We accomplish this objective by identifying and using cleaner

alternate energy sources and by installing control devices that reduce air pollution at our operations. Unimin

plants undergo comprehensive environmental audits, as well as comparative impact studies, as prerequisites

for operating permits.

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READ OUR HIGHLIGHT STORYHEPHZIBAH, GEORGIA

Our Hephzibah, Georgia plant has an agreement with theRichmond County municipal landfill to channel its methane gasemissions to burn in our mills and flash dryers. All landfills generatemethane gas, one of the most potent sources of CO2. Thiscooperation significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions byusing the methane generated by the landfill. To maintain operationsduring times of low methane emission from the landfill, Unimininstalled a system that supplements pipeline natural gas. Over time,the ratio of landfill gas versus total gas has increased from 50.7% in2001 to an average of 86.5% from 2004 through 2010.

Air QualityUnimin is committed to protecting the ecological and social welfare of our surrounding communities by

minimizing emissions from our facilities. We accomplish this objective by identifying and using cleaner

alternate energy sources and by installing control devises that reduce air pollution at our operations. Each

Unimin plant undergoes a comprehensive environmental audit, as well as comparative impact studies, as a

prerequisite for operating permits.


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WILDLIFE HABITAT COUNCIL

ENHANCING HABITATS THE INDIANA BAT

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As early as 2003, 75% of our U.S. locations were certified or re-certified as Wildlife at Work sites. Unimin's facilities establish WHCobjectives as part of their annual community action plan andcomplete WHC's recertification process every three years. TheWildlife at Work program presents an annual award called theCorporate Habitat of the Year, which recognizes one corporate landannually for outstanding environmental stewardship and employeevolunteer efforts. Our Tamms/Elco mining and mineral processingoperations won this prestigious award in both 2002 and 2005.

Other WHC Awards include:

Community Partner of the Year - 2006Presented to Dr. Timothy C. Carter, Ph.D. of Ball StateUniversity in conjunction with the Tamms/Elco plant forestablishing and maintaining an exceptional bat habitatrestoration and conservation program.Signatures of Sustainability - 2008Awarded to Tamms/Elco as one of 20 companies whoexemplify the highest standards for a WHC program,making the communities around them a better place forboth biodiversity and learners of all ages.Prairies for Tomorrow - 2009Presented to the Portage, Wisconsin plant and its dedicatedteam who manage the wildlife habitat projects.

Unimin also supports and participates in the WHC initiativeCorporate Lands for Learning (CLL). CLL is a certification programintended to foster innovative teaching methods and provide thecommunity with an opportunity to be involved in corporateconservation efforts. CLL certification provides third partyrecognition for educational programs, as well as guidance onbuilding, expanding and evaluating subsequent initiatives.

Seven Unimin sites are certified Corporate Lands for Learning,including our plant in Gleason, Tennessee. This year Gleason plantemployees sponsored a 4th grade field trip to Unimin'sEnvironmental Education Pavilion on the site of a reclaimed claymine. The site has a wildlife viewing tower, wildlife food plots andponds where students did hands-on experiments to learn about soilerosion in their area.

BiodiversityAn essential component of Unimin's resource management program is our commitment to preserve and

propagate the diversity of animal and plant life on the lands we manage. Since 1993, Unimin has been

regularly recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for our preservation and restoration efforts. The

WHC is a nonprofit conservation organization that acknowledges corporate efforts to enhance wildlife habitats

through a certification process known as Wildlife at Work. These certifications are reviewed and reissued

every two to three years in order to ensure that habitat development efforts are ongoing.

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Our Tamms/Elco wildlife management team initiated a two-yearproject to address issues of food scarcity and shelter for nativesongbirds and butterflies. The project involves planting wildflowers,native grasses and prairie plants in an open field and installingprotective hedges of blackberry and barberry around the fieldperimeter. The project will provide food and shelter for the existinganimals and increase the population and diversity of these species.

Employees at Tamms and Elco also partner with the IllinoisDepartment of Natural Resources to construct a breeding pond forthe Alligator Snapping Turtle, nesting boxes for Bluebirds andponds for several species of pan fish. The team is actively involvedin projects to protect threatened species in the area, including theTimber Rattlesnake. Project 9-1-1 is a program that rescues snakesfrom the roadways and backyards of local residents. Snakes aretransported to a nine acre field on Unimin grounds where we plantand maintain ground cover for the snakes throughout the growingseason.





through a certification process known as Wildlife at Work. To ensure that habitat development efforts are

ongoing these certifications are reviewed and reissued every three years.


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WILDLIFE HABITAT COUNCIL ENHANCING HABITATS THE INDIANA BAT


Some local residents live deep beyond the gate of a closed mine.The Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) has been endangered since 1967.In 1995, Unimin discovered that about 100 Indiana Bats had madea home in our depleted Magazine Mine near the Tamms, Illinoissite. Unimin's Senior Environmental Specialist contacted BatConservation International (BCI) and a collaborative preservationeffort was organized among Unimin, BCI, the Illinois Department ofNatural Resources (IDNR), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, andDr. Timothy C. Carter, a zoologist and professor at Ball StateUniversity. Unimin stabilized the main entrance, developed asecond entrance to maintain proper airflow and installed bat-friendly gates for the bats to thrive. As a result of these efforts, thebat species population in this mine has grown to nearly 50,000today. Dr. Carter's work with Unimin to restore the Indiana batpopulation has also helped gain wider recognition for similarprograms via articles published in the Chicago Tribune andSmithsonian magazine. The Magazine Mine is a model example ofwildlife preservation and conservation and the site has won severalmajor conservation awards.





through a certification process known as Wildlife at Work. To ensure that habitat development efforts are

ongoing these certifications are reviewed and reissued every three years.

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FACTUNIMIN ESTABLISHED AN INDUSTRYMILESTONE WHEN THE COMPANY WORKED4.57 MILLION HOURS WITHOUT A LOST TIMEINCIDENT.

Unimin encourages a work-life balance where both professional andpersonal lives can thrive. Safety and health are our highest priorities. Wehave a full-time Safety and Health Supervisor at each facility as well as aCorporate Safety and Health Department of certified safety professionalswho emphasize risk awareness and safe work practices. We promote asmoke-free environment, healthy living habits and safe work practices thatcontribute to employee wellness at work, at home and in the community.

Value Beyond Minerals meansteam work.At Unimin, our employees are our number one priority. Energetic, intelligent and motivated people find

professional fulfillment and career-long opportunities at Unimin. We recruit and retain the best people by

offering our employees a work environment where their talents and energies are challenged. From highly

trained equipment specialists to professional engineers and research scientists, talented individuals work

together as colleagues with shared objectives and recognition.


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Our turnover rates are low, especially at our operations in Mexico,where the turnover rate is 3.3% for hourly employees compared tothe 6.47% national average. We enjoy stable and cooperative laborrelations and have not had a labor disruption or work stoppage inthe last 20 years. This history of good labor relations is indicative ofour ongoing efforts to maintain open communications withemployees. Grupo Materias Primas formalizes this process throughan organizational climate survey that is distributed every other year- a process that will continue to add value going forward.

Employee ProfileWe value our employees' hard work and dedication and recognize their contributions by providing

opportunities for advancement. Because of this, many of our employees have been with us for a decade or

more and some have been with us their entire working career.

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CONTRACTOR SAFETY SLAMMING RISKS ERGONOMICS


Our mining and mineral processing facilities at Schoolhouse Quartzin North Carolina and Voca in Texas have been singled out for theirexemplary safety records by receiving the prestigious Sentinels ofSafety Award. The Sentinels of Safety is awarded by the MineSafety and Health Administration (MSHA) in cooperation with theNational Mining Association (NMA). This award was firstannounced in 1925 by then U.S. Secretary of Commerce andformer mining engineer Herbert Hoover. It recognizes miningoperations with the best safety and health performance, stimulatesgreater interest in safety and encourages development of moreeffective accident prevention programs in mineral extractiveindustries.

Safe WorkplaceA healthy and safe work environment has always been a core value at Unimin. Our objective is to prevent

injuries and promote the health of our corporate family. Robust programs designed to reinforce this health and

safety culture are regionally directed and continuously renewed with employee inputs. The result is rewarding.

Unimin's record of 4.57 million hours without a lost time incident includes four years of lost time incident-free

operations in Mexico and several facilities with more than 2 million lost time incident-free hours.

As a privately held company, Unimin does not disclose financial data. ForGRI indicator SO8, we provide our VPID (Violations per Inspection Day)data. The table below shows that Unimin's inspection record is in line withother IMA-NA (Industrial Minerals Association - North America) memberlarge companies.


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CONTRACTOR SAFETY

SLAMMING RISKS ERGONOMICS


Safety is our primary concern for everyone who works on Uniminproperty, so it's only natural that Unimin safety initiatives wouldinclude our on-site contractors. We employ a robust pre-qualification process to assess the safety records of potentialcontractors. As part of this process, contractors must complete aquestionnaire and disclose their health and safety performancerecord. Unimin reviews the contractors' training, inspection andaudit programs, looks for voluntary participation in industryassociations and reviews their Experience Modification Ratings todetermine their "safety status". With this system in place, the lowbidder is not always the winning bidder. A contractor's safety status,as determined by our pre-qualification process, serves as asignificant element in the selection process. Unimin implementedthis additional layer of scrutiny in 2008 to ensure that ourcontractors are among the safest in the industry.



safety culture are regionally directed and continuously renewed with employee inputs. The result is

rewarding...Unimin's record of 4.57 million hours without a lost time incident includes four years of incident-

free operations in Mexico and several facilities that have posted more than 2 million incident-free hours.


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CONTRACTOR SAFETY SLAMMING RISKS

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SLAM RISKS is a program developed by the Mine Safety andHealth Administration (MSHA) to encourage workers to thoroughlyassess and control hazards, share safety lessons with co-workersand evaluate hazards whenever there is a change in process orpractice. The acronym SLAM RISKS stands for Stop, Look,Analyze and Manage, and Remember, Identify, Share, Know,Safety. The SLAM RISKS program is implemented throughoutUnimin and underscores the premium Unimin's managementplaces on thoughtful and safe work practices. Once each yearUnimin hosts SLAM RISKS day to remind our employees and theirfamilies of the importance of managing risk and making safedecisions at work and at home. It is an opportunity to emphasizesafety in all aspects of our lives.







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CONTRACTOR SAFETY SLAMMING RISKS ERGONOMICS


Unimin is a strong believer in improvement of the workingenvironment through better ergonomic design. Each Unimin facilityhas an Ergonomics Team that is charged with identifying andrecommending ergonomic improvements to plant management.The team's recommendations range from simple, inexpensiveadjustments to more sophisticated and automated upgrades.Unimin's senior plant management takes an active role in supportof each Ergonomics Team. Unimin has already seen reductions inthe number and severity of musculoskeletal injuries and illnessesas a result of their efforts.







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Wellness programs are designed to provide employees and theirspouses with information that helps promote healthier lifestyles*.

Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) - Unimin has partneredwith WellSource, Inc. for administration of HRAs toemployees and their spouses. Assessments are completedeither on paper or online and submitted directly toWellSource. In turn, WellSource produces a PersonalWellness Profile (PWP) that highlights ways to improve theparticipant's current lifestyle. Unimin provides ouremployees and their spouses with incentives to participatein this program.Annual health screenings/biometrics - Free healthscreenings are available annually to every employee andhis or her spouse.Bi-annual Health Program (BHP) - Focuses on respiratorydisease and hearing loss using biennial chest X-rays,pulmonary function tests and audiograms. This program isrun at no cost to participating employees. Results from ourBHP are used in combination with employee exposure datato confirm that an adequate hierarchy of controls is in placeand functioning.

We also offer an Employee Assistance Program that providesconfidential counseling to employees and their immediate families.

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Preventative & Wellness ProgramsCorporate Safety & Health and Human Resources Departments teamed up to establish early detection and

wellness programs for Unimin employees and families.


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Unimin is registered with the National Council of Examiners forEngineering and Surveying/National Registered Providers ofContinuing Education Program. Accreditation with this nationwideregistry is awarded to organizations that demonstrate adherence tohigh-quality, effective practices in the development and delivery ofprofessional education activities for engineers, while promotingquality training to its engineers.

In addition to job-specific and technical training, our employeesattend sessions on the following topics:

Administrative Disaster Recovery Plan Refresher TrainingAlcohol & Controlled Substance Abuse and RehabilitationTrainingContinuous Improvement Process /Quality ImprovementProcess Awareness Refresher TrainingEnvironmental Awareness Refresher TrainingErgonomicsFirst Aid/AED Refresher TrainingHearing Conservation Refresher TrainingMSHA Annual Refresher TrainingPlant Specific Policy & Procedure TrainingSafety Meetings: Accident Prevention, Confined Space,Dust Reduction, Fall Protection & Fire Security Training

In 2008 Unimin began in-house production of our own safetytraining videos. These safety videos feature Unimin employees atUnimin sites, leveraging the viewers' familiarity with the trainingscenario to send a stronger message. Our employees report thatin-house training videos better grab their attention and moreeffectively communicate the safety message. Unimin has produced12 safety videos to date.

TrainingWe recognize the value of a skilled workforce and the need for on-going training and education to ensure that

our employees perform their jobs to the best of their ability. In 2010, Unimin delivered about 70,000 hours of

training to its salaried and hourly employees.


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