Companies in the Minerals/Earths-Ground Or Treated (Manufacturing) industry are involved in the processing and manufacturing of minerals and earths that have been ground or otherwise treated. This industry includes the production of a wide range of products, such as abrasives, ceramics, fertilizers, and pigments. The manufacturing process involves the crushing, grinding, and milling of raw materials, as well as the use of chemical processes to refine and purify the final product. The end result is a finely ground or treated mineral or earth that is used in a variety of applications across many different industries.