Canada is world largest exporter of Potash and minerals in general are important Most are produced on the Prairies or Ontario and Port Nelson would be a good export point.
What is potash? Potash is a potassium-rich salt that is mined from underground deposits formed from evaporated sea beds millions of years ago.
Potassium is an essential element for all plants, animals and human life.
The term potash refers to a group of potassium (k) bearing minerals and chemicals.
The compound Potassium Chloride (KCI) is dominating force in the world potash market.
Currently one of the routes for Potash is from Port Moody to Brazil.
Saskatchewan is the largest producer in the world with approximately 30% of the total potash
production. Saskatchewan has almost half of the global potash reserves.
Brazil is a major importer of potash and has doubled since 2004 to approximately 11 M tons.