Proposals to build a potash mine near Whitby in the U.K. have been approved by the North York Moors National Park Authority. Members of the planning committee have voted to grant planning permission for the major development.
However, the decision was a close 8-7 vote.
Sirius Minerals now looks set to build the world’s largest potash mine on land near Sneaton. Once up and running production is expected to be over 6 million mt/y, with eventual plans to go to 13 million mt/y. The project had received widespread support from councils and MPs. The NPA approval was the last one needed, though the company must still finalize financing for the project.