Ministry of Energy and Mines

Information Circular 1992-17

Zeoloite, Perlite, Fullers Earth, Diatomite, Kaolin

by the BC Geological Survey

View Information Circular 1992-17 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

This brochure briefly describes Zeolite, Perlite, Fullers Earth, Diatomite, and Kaolin deposits, discussing BC's reserves, production and markets for these resources.  It has a location map of selected major occurrences within BC.

To create your own, updated list of these deposits, use the MINFILE/www SEARCH.

Last updated March 22, 2007