Impact of Rising Oil Prices, Geopolitical Uncertainty, and Freight Advantages or Hudson industrial minerals adsorbent / absorbent Products – attapulgite clay & diatomaceous earth
Rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East are driving up global shipping costs. Hudson Marketing’s Western Australian products, including attapulgite and diatomaceous earth, provide a cost-effective, locally manufactured alternative to imported industrial, agricultural, and animal care minerals for Australia and the Asia Pacific.
Unlock the Potential of Australian Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite / DE) for Processing and Export
“Australian diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) is a naturally occurring, high-quality mineral sourced from Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia, offering exceptional opportunities for local processors and end users. With silica content of 80–90% and natural organics, Australian DE is ideal for low-spec applications including horticulture, agriculture, pot plants, broadacre crop soil improvement, livestock feed, poultry dusting, eco-friendly pet litter, and industrial moisture and spill control. For Australian processors, domestic DE provides a reliable, cost-effective feedstock for calcination, micronisation, refining, and blending, enabling the production of mid- or high-purity DE suitable for filtration, industrial absorbents, chemical fillers, and export-grade markets. Switching to locally sourced Australian DE maximises value, supports sustainable and traceable supply chains, reduces dependence on imported DE, and strengthens the domestic mineral processing industry while meeting global demand for eco-friendly, high-performance diatomaceous earth
From Western Australian Lakes to Bulk Supply: Premium AusDE from Western Australian Deposits
At Hudson Diatomaceous Earth, our story begins deep in the freshwater lakes of Western Australia. Our AusDE (Australian Diatomaceous Earth) is sourced directly from Western Australian diatomaceous earth deposits, including the world-class Badgingarra freshwater formation, giving it naturally high purity and superior performance. Freshwater Origins: Millions of Years in the Making The Badgingarra region is […]