8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2008

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AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation 0-15661 Commission File Number 36-0724340 I.R.S. Employer Identification Number

One North Arlington, 1500 West Shure Drive, Suite 500

Arlington Heights, IL 60004-7803

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(847) 394-8730

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01Other Events

On June 6, 2008, AMCOL International Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that through one of its subsidiaries, it had acquired a minority ownership interest in The Bentonit Group of companies, a leading Russian bentonite producer of iron ore pelletizing, foundry and drilling clays in Russia. The Company has acquired 25% of the ownership interest in the Bentonit Group of companies, which is headquartered in Moscow. The press release announcing the acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 AMCOL International Corporation Press Release dated June 6, 2008.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Date: June 9, 2008	By:	/s/ Donald W. Pearson
		Donald W. Pearson Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

For further information, contact:	Don Pearson
	Vice President & CFO
	847.394.8730

AMCOL INTERNATIONAL (NYSE:ACO)

ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN RUSSIAN BENTONITE COMPANIES

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, JUNE 6, 2008 --- AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE:ACO) today announced it has acquired, via one of its subsidiaries, a 25% minority ownership position in the Bentonit Group of companies in Russia.  Headquartered in Moscow, the Bentonit Group is the leader in the Russian bentonite market for iron ore pelletizing, foundry and drilling clays.  Its bentonite reserves are located in the Ural and Siberia regions of Russia as well as Azerbaijan with processing plants strategically located near major markets.  

“Russia and the neighboring countries have been a targeted market for AMCOL for some time.  This investment gives us a strong foothold in a geographically important area given the growing economies of the region,” says Gary Castagna, President, Global Minerals.

“The Bentonit Group is the premier player in Russia.  We are excited to partner with the existing management team who share our entrepreneurial spirit.  We expect strong growth from this business and believe the partnership will benefit both parties through the synergies this investment creates,” adds Larry Washow, AMCOL President and Chief Executive Officer.

AMCOL International, headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL, has five reporting segments:  minerals, environmental, oilfield services, transportation and corporate. The minerals segment produces and market specialty minerals and related materials used as a performance additive in industrial goods and consumer products.  The environmental segment manufactures and markets engineered materials used in, and provides related services for, construction, waste containment and civil infrastructure applications.  The oilfield services segment provides this industry with water treatment and related services.  AMCOL’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ACO. AMCOL's web address is http://www.amcol.com.