The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has approved the development of Agrimin’s (ASX:AMN) Mackay Potash Project.
Agrimin is now looking to secure Commonwealth environmental approval.
CEO Debbie Morrow says the project has exceptional environmental and social credentials and the potential to support sustainable food security for future generations.
“Agrimin recognises the extensive accredited assessment completed by the WA EPA through the Department of Water and Environment Regulation and other subject matter experts,” Morrow says.
The Mackay Project is forecast to be the world’s lowest cost producer of sulphate of potash (SOP) and comprises a mine, processing plant, integrated logistics chain, and port facility.
The project lies within Lake Mackay which is the world’s largest undeveloped SOP brine deposit and contains a drainable mineral resource of 123 million tonnes.
SOP is low-chloride, premium potash fertiliser which is considered essential for high-value chloride intolerant crops such as potatoes, strawberries, pepper, avocado, and almonds.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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