Israel Chemical Ltd.’s United Kingdom operations have announced plans to cease potash production at the Boulby mine at the end of June 2018. The mine will remain in operation focusing on the development of polysulfate mining as well as salt. Some 230 workers are expected to lose their jobs with the idled potash production.
ICL has been planning to eventually stop potash mining in favor of polysulfate. The company cited continuing losses at the site.