Phosphate rock mines: where phosphate rock is mined
Where phosphate rock is mined: China (44%), Morocco (14%), the United States (8%) lead world mine production in 2025. Below, country by country, are 10 mines from open mine databases and 7 projects held by listed companies.
The full phosphate rock story covers trade flows, uses and which governments list it as critical.
Phosphate rock mines in Africa
5 African countries have phosphate rock mines or projects here: Morocco, South Africa, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe.
Phosphate rock mines in Morocco
Morocco. Morocco mined 14% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khouribga | OCP Group | Producing |
Phosphate rock mines in Russia
Russia. Russia mined 5.6% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kovdorskiy GOK |
Phosphate rock mines in Brazil
Brazil. Brazil mined 2% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapira | 1,869,000 t (2013) | ||
| Araxa | 1,111,000 t (2013) | ||
| Catalao Phosphate | 1,057,000 t (2013) | ||
| Copebras | 982,100 t (2008) | ||
| Cajati | 640,000 t (2013) | ||
| Patos de Minas | 53,000 t (2013) | ||
| Catalao | CMOC Brasil | Producing |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapua Fertiliser Project (KP Fertil) incl. Arapua rare earth targets | Harvest Minerals | Producing | Minas Gerais |
| Mandacaru Phosphate Project | Harvest Minerals | Exploration | Ceara |
| Miriri Phosphate Project | Harvest Minerals | Closed | Pernambuco |
Phosphate rock mines in Peru
Peru. Peru mined 1.9% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayovar | 3,546,000 t (2013) |
Phosphate rock mines in South Africa
South Africa. South Africa mined 0.9% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elandsfontein Phosphate Project (Kropz Elandsfontein) | Kropz | Producing | Western Cape |
Phosphate rock mines in Angola
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coola Exploration Project (Coola carbonatite, Sulima West, Benge Novo, Monte Verde) | Pensana | Exploration | Cuanza Sul/Huambo area |
Phosphate rock mines in the Republic of the Congo
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinda Phosphate Project (Cominco S.A.) | Kropz | Development | Kouilou Department |
Phosphate rock mines in Zimbabwe
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe rare earth mining claims (10 claims, 12.6 km2) | Rainbow Rare Earths | Exploration | northern Zimbabwe |
Mine output as each source states it (units and basis differ between mines, so they are not ranked against each other). Mines: Jasansky, Brauneis, Maus et al. (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Wikipedia contributors. Projects: listed companies' own announcements. World shares: USGS.