course), has produced millions of tons of
ore, effectively starting an entire industry
in the region. K1 was followed by K2, ef-
fectively establishing the world’s largest
potash mines.
SUPPLYING THE WORLD’S
FOOD DEMAND
A large percentage of the world’s crops
can be traced back to the Mosaic’s mining
capabilities out of Esterhazy, and with the
culmination of a $5-billion expansion in-
vestment coming online in 2017, that con-
nection is only growing. The potash mined
in the area provides a vital element to
healthy fertilizer that plants need to grow.
In fact, over half the world’s crop yields,
including soybeans, corn, wheat, and rice,
couldn’t grow without potash in the soil.
In other words, healthy soil that is rich with
“The investment into K3 is a reinvestment into the Esterhazy operation that
will be the mainstay of our potash production, and a significant part of our
overall operation for years to come.” - says Gerry Couture, VP Capital
& Engineering at The Mosaic Company
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