The stages of Bentonit Ltd. development

Argillit Ltd.

1999

June

The foundation of Argillit Ltd.

2000

June

The acquiring of mining license of 10-th Hutor deposit and the start of mining operations

2000

June

The fist shipment of raw material

2001

April

The construction of Argillit Ltd. enterprise

2001

August

Fist bentonite clay beneficiation

2002

October

The start of bentonite powder production

Bentonit Ltd.

2001

April

The foundation of Bentonit Ltd.

Bentonit Inc.

2001

September

The foundation of Bentonit Inc.

2002

January

The construction of Bentonit Inc.

2003

November

First bentonite clay beneficiation

2004

September

The start of bentonite powder production

Glinopererabotka Ltd.

2002

November

The start of rebuilding of Glinopererabotka enterprise

2003

January

First bentonite clay beneficiation

2004

September

The start of bentonite powder production

2004

October

The start of Cat Litter production

Abakan-Bentonit Ltd.

2003

January

The start of reconstruction of Abakan-Bentonit Ltd. enterprise

2003

February

The start of bentonite powder production

2004

January

The start of Cat Litter production