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Gregory P. Kelm Elected Treasurer, Minerals Technologies Inc.

January 23, 2004

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2004--The Board of Directors of Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) has elected Gregory P. Kelm Treasurer and an officer of the company effective January 21, 2004. He had been Assistant Treasurer. Mr. Kelm will report to John A. Sorel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kelm will have responsibility for all Treasury Department functions worldwide.

Greg Kelm received his Masters degree in Industrial Relations from the School of Business at the University of Minnesota and his Bachelor in Journalism at the same university. Mr. Kelm joined the company before its organization as an independent, publicly traded company in 1992, becoming Director, Human Resources Programs shortly thereafter. He was appointed Assistant Treasurer of the company in February 2000.

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global resource- and technology-based growth company that develops, produces and markets the highest quality performance-enhancing minerals and related products, systems and services. MTI serves the paper, steel, polymer and other manufacturing industries. The company reported sales of $813.7 million in 2003.

For further information about Minerals Technologies Inc. look on the Internet at http://www.mineralstech.com/


    CONTACT: Minerals Technologies Inc.
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    SOURCE: Minerals Technologies Inc.