More than 30 million tonnes of potash are produced worldwide each year, making it an important mineral for a number of product manufacturers, as well as an integral component in fruitful crop production. However, potash’s widespread use does not mean it is always easy to …
Bucket elevators are essential for handling potash at various stages of processing, storage, and distribution. From mining and ore processing to fertilizer production and loadout, these elevators efficiently transport potash in both raw and processed forms. However, the unique characteristics of potash—namely its hygroscopic and …
The increasing reliance on froth flotation in mineral beneficiation is driving demand for a key piece of equipment: conditioning drums. This trend is particularly evident in the potash industry, where efficiency is indispensable to meeting global fertilizer needs sustainably. In the face of this growing …
Drying potash is a vital aspect of processing the ore into a usable form for the fertilizer production process, as well as in finishing product coming off of the fertilizer production line. The following article highlights the basics of potash drying, including benefits, equipment, and …
Potassium and ammonium salts are essential in supplementing crop nutritional requirements. While the granulation of these materials has traditionally been carried out via roll compaction, the demand for a more round and less angular product is causing some fertilizer producers to introduce an additional production …
Potash production is on the rise across the globe as demand for the nutrient continues to grow, thanks to a few global trends. Several new projects and plant upgrades are in the works, especially when it comes to the increasingly popular MOP alternative, potassium sulfate …
Potash fertilizer production has been on a steady growth path as requirements for the material rise in the face of global food demand. Producers the world over are working to bring additional production online, particularly when it comes to new and novel sources of the …
The unique characteristics of potash can present challenges during processing, whether it is being processed via pelletization or compaction granulation. Potash, and many other salts, are hygroscopic, meaning they easily absorb and retain moisture from the environment. As a result, potash is prone to clumping …
As the world population grows, the reality of just how critical potash will be in meeting the needs of the future, particularly in the form of fertilizer, has become ever-more apparent, putting a spotlight on the mineral and its supply chain, and causing a rise …
The burgeoning potassium sulfate (SOP) fertilizer market is not just pushing demand for the increasingly popular alternative to potassium chloride (MOP); it’s also calling for more of the equipment needed to process the compound into a market-ready product, especially when it comes to drying – …