Wyoming Bentonite
Bentonite Production History The first bentonite production, at $25 per ton, was in 1888 by William Taylor from a property near Rock Creek. From 1888 through 1895, Taylor shipped 5,400 tons of bentonite from the quarry to buyers across the country. The price remained stable until 1896, when purchasers refused to pay more than $5 per ton.
