Potash
The term potash is used for a family of mineral deposits which are an important precursor for fertilizer.[1] Potash is a rich source of Potassium.
Saskatchewan provides approximately a third of the world's potash.[1] Canada contains Planet Earth's largest reserve of potash -- roughly 20 percent.
Potash can be mined using conventional tunnel mining, where the mineral is broken and loaded using mechanical means. Alternately, miners have found some deposits are best extracted using potash solution mining..[1]
References
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"Potash in Canada: Everything You Need to Know". Canada Action. 2018-08-01. Archived from the original on 2026-03-13. Retrieved 2026-05-10.
Potash is a common name for an alkaline potassium compound made up of a group of minerals and chemicals containing potassium (K on the periodic table).
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