Potash mines: where potash is mined
Where potash is mined: Canada (31%), Russia (20%), China (13%) lead world mine production in 2025. Below, country by country, are 2 mines from open mine databases and 13 projects held by listed companies.
The full potash story covers trade flows, uses and which governments list it as critical.
Potash mines in Africa
2 African countries have potash mines or projects here: Republic of the Congo, Morocco.
Potash mines in Belarus
Belarus. Belarus mined 12% of the world's potash in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soligorsk (Belaruskali) | Belaruskali | Producing |
Potash mines in Chile
Chile. Chile mined 1.2% of the world's potash in 2025.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coya Sur (crystallised nitrate plant) | SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile) | Producing | Antofagasta Region |
| SQM consolidated sales by business line (company-level pseudo-site) | SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile) | Producing | Santiago |
| Salar de Atacama brine operations (Nova Andino Litio, formerly SQM Salar) | SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile) | Producing | Antofagasta Region |
Potash mines in the United States
United States. The United States mined 1% of the world's potash in 2025.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Project (Basin East, Basin East Extension, Basin North; formerly Burro Creek East) | Bradda Head Lithium | Exploration | Mohave/Yavapai counties |
| Basin West and Basin West Extension (Burro Creek West) | Bradda Head Lithium | Exploration | Mohave County |
Potash mines in Brazil
Brazil. Brazil mined 0.6% of the world's potash in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taquari-Vassouras | 492,000 t (2013) |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapua Fertiliser Project (KP Fertil) incl. Arapua rare earth targets | Harvest Minerals | Producing | Minas Gerais |
| Sergi Potash Project | Harvest Minerals | Exploration | Sergipe |
| Capela Potash Project | Harvest Minerals | Closed | Sergipe |
Potash mines in the Republic of the Congo
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougou Extension (DX) Potash Project (DX sylvinite deposit) | Kore Potash | Development | Kouilou region |
| Kola Potash Project (Kola sylvinite deposit, Sintoukola Basin) | Kore Potash | Development | Kouilou region |
| Dougou carnallite deposit (Sintoukola Basin) | Kore Potash | Exploration | Kouilou region |
Potash mines in Morocco
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khemisset Potash Project (Oued Beht / Khemisset basin) | Emmerson | Development | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region |
Potash mines in Sweden
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Häggån polymetallic project (vanadium, uranium, molybdenum, nickel, sulphate of potash) | Aura Energy | Exploration | Jämtland |
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.