We source DE from high quality deposits in the Andes

The journey from mine to market is not an easy one but one which we safely and routinely carry out on a weekly basis

JJS Minerals is an international provider of diatomaceous earth (DE). We have been involved with prospecting, sourcing, milling and marketing diatomaceous earth for over 25 years. Our goal is to supply affordable, high quality, “Food Grade”, fresh water diatomaceous earth directly from the Andes to the worldwide market in an efficient streamlined manner

We source from our own deposits. We are a direct source

  • We source from our own deposits
  • We offer granulated diatomaceous earth
  • We offer milled/micronised diatomaceous earth
  • We offer calcined diatomaceous earth
  • We offer our knowledge

We aim to meet our client’s exact needs and partner with manufacturers and service providers to create custom solutions in terms of packaging and freight requirements.

We aim to stay abreast of the market applications and demands for our products. We communicate this knowledge openly to our clients.

With stocks in the UK and a main supply hub in Peru we are positioned to supply both European markets and the American continent at relatively short notice.

Quantities above 8 metric tonnes are shipped by sea from Peru. European orders below 8 metric tonnes will be supplied by our deposits held in the UK.

We only source freshwater, ‘Food Grade’ Diatomite


Our products are always high in amorphous silica, low in heavy metals (such as lead, arsenic and cadmium) and low in in crystalline silica.

Our material has a neutral pH of c7. Many non-white diatomaceous earth products have an acidic pH.

We submit samples to appropriately qualified independent laboratories for chemical analysis and safety testing. We are happy to share this data with clients and prospective clients.