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Minerals Technologies talc subsidiaries file Chapter 11 to resolve liabilities
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC
- Two subsidiaries (Barretts Minerals Inc., Barretts Ventures Texas LLC) filed voluntary Chapter 11 in S.D. Texas.
- Parent MTX says no other subsidiaries or units included; all operate normally.
- Debtors plan Section 363 sale of talc assets; proceeds to fund case and proposed 524(g) trust.
- Debtors secured $30M DIP financing from JMB Capital Partners for liquidity during process.
- CEO states lawsuits are meritless; filing is step to efficiently resolve talc liabilities.