Fairmount Minerals is one of the largest industrial sand producers in the United States. We supply industrial sand and related products to the foundry, oil and gas, turf and landscape, water filtration, glass, construction, industrial, and retail markets.

Headquartered in Chardon, Ohio, Fairmount Minerals’ global operations include 19 mining, mineral processing and manufacturing coating facilities. Fairmount Minerals is a privately held company with significant employee ownership. In 2009, our Fairmount family included more than 500 talented individuals whose unique skills and expertise helped us to achieve uncommon results.

Mission and Principles

Fairmount Minerals is united in our mission to “...exceed all expectations while fulfilling our economic, social and environmental responsibilities.” The following principles serve as the foundation for our vision of sustainability and reinforce our organizational commitment to operating in a way that respects and appreciates People, Planet and Prosperity.

• Ethics
• Safety
• Health & Wellness
• Leadership
• Total Quality
• Environmental Stewardship
• Empowerment
• Celebrate / Fun
• Personal Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork / Shared Ownership
• Social Responsibility

Governance

Fairmount Minerals is governed by a seven-person Board of Directors, with one executive, three independent and three shareholder members. Board members are selected based on an internal review process as well as feedback from independent business partners. The Board has three standing committees — Compensation, Audit and Executive — that provide strategic counsel and oversight to the company. Our Board members act in accordance with our conflict of interest policy, which has been in existence since the formation of our Board.