2013-01-23 15:19:58 -

NEW YORK, January 23-Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) today declared a
regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on the company's common stock. The
dividend is payable on March 13, 2013 to stockholders of record on February
22, 2013.

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 $1.05 billion in 2011.

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

Contact:
Rick B. Honey
(212) 878-1831



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