Who We Serve

Universal Minerals Inc. (UMI) delivers premium magnetite iron ore and specialized magnetite products to industries across the United States and worldwide.

Our global sourcing flexibility and consistent high-purity material help you improve performance, reduce production variability, and lower total costs.

Coal Washing

Magnetite is the preferred dense medium for heavy-media separation in coal preparation. UMI matches exact specifications for medium density, particle size, and purity to each facility’s circuit requirements, delivering reliable supply that minimizes losses and cuts processing costs.

Fertilizer Industry

Magnetite functions as a stable, slow-release iron micronutrient in fertilizer formulations, conditioning soil pH and enhancing crop uptake. UMI provides high-purity magnetite in bulk and processed forms, with a dependable supply, helping manufacturers control input costs and maintain consistent blending ratios.

Pigments

Magnetite is widely used as a black iron oxide pigment in paints, coatings, and plastics, valued for its color, conductivity, and durability. UMI’s particle-size-controlled magnetite ensures batch-to-batch uniformity, helping producers maintain tight specifications and lower raw-material costs.

Nuclear Shielding

Magnetite’s high density and iron content make it the preferred aggregate for radiation-shielding concrete in medical facilities, nuclear power plants, and waste-storage structures. UMI supplies nuclear-grade magnetite with verified purity, helping you meet strict regulatory timelines and safety standards.

Abrasives Manufacturing

Magnetite serves as an effective abrasive grain in waterjet cutting, blast-cleaning, and bonded products, valued for its hardness and angular morphology. UMI offers precisely sized, cleaned magnetite meeting exact mesh specifications, reducing media usage and rework rates.

Water Treatment

Magnetite acts as a high-capacity adsorbent for removing heavy metals and contaminants via magnetic separation and is stable across a wide pH range. UMI delivers material optimized for filtration and clarification processes, assuring steady plant operation and consistent regulatory compliance.

Energy Production

Magnetite ash functions as an effective flue-gas sorbent, capturing mercury, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide in coal-fired and biomass power plants. UMI supplies high-quality magnetite ash with consistent composition and particle attributes, helping power generators reduce emissions control expenses and maintain compliance.

Concrete

Magnetite aggregate is the standard choice for high-density and radiation-shielding concrete in medical, nuclear, and industrial construction. UMI provides washed, sized aggregates that meet nuclear-grade specifications, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.