POTASH ORE
1000
kt
ICL Boulby | UK
ICL’s Polysulphate mining operations in the United Kingdom are conducted by its subsidiary, ICL Boulby, located in the North York Moors National Park in northern England. ICL is increasing the production of Polysulphate, a unique mineral containing four nutrients (potassium, sulphur, calcium and magnesium) which can be used as a natural fertilizer and provides a very cost effective solution, as its production does not require chemical processing. ICL’s mining operations in the UK are conducted both under land and the North Sea. The mine’s 1,100m depth makes it the deepest in Great Britain. \
PRODUCTS & RAW MATERIALS
kt = THOUSANDS OF TONS
POLYHALITE ORE
500
kt
POLYSULPHATE
350
kt
ICL’s mining operations in the UK are conducted both under land and the North Sea, pursuant to mining leases and mineral extraction licenses. ICL Boulby serves as a UK leader in the production of polyhalite, an organic fertilizer which ICL markets as Polysulphate, potash and rock-salt. Potash production in the United Kingdom has halted completely in mid-2018. Since mining operations began in 1968, there has been extensive excavation of the site resulting in over 1,000 kms of tunnels.
ICL is the only company mining polyhalite globally, and with our expertise, we plan to mine 1 million tonnes per year by 2020.
Discovering polyhalite
ICL Boulby’s exploration geologists have identified and are continuing to discover abundant reserves of the multi-nutrient mineral Polyhalite. Polyhalite is safe to mine and is present in sufficient quantities to invest in the development of its efficient extraction. So far, ICL has estimated 1 billion tonnes of polyhalite resources available at ICL Boulby, making the site the sole producer of polyhalite worldwide.
Read MoreBiodiversity @ ICL Boulby
At ICL Boulby, the primary function of the site is mining operations, and indeed the infrastructure associated with those operations are a visible part of the landscape at Boulby. However, adjacent to the mining facilities and within ICL’s operational area, are non-developed turfs where there is also a significant nature conservation interest. There are important areas, both next to and within the operational area, where important habitats and species flourish, perhaps unknown to many that work on the site and live nearby.
Read MoreBelow and Above Ground - Engaging the Community
Even though the Boulby mine is deep underground, it is an integral part of its neighboring communities.
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Sustainability Reporting Disclosures:
Disclosure: 301-1
