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Category: Michigan Potash in the News
Evart Potash Plant Takes Another Step Toward Construction
(Jun 4, 2018) The Michigan DEQ granted a major permit approval to the Michigan Potash Company for a potash plant near Evart. This is a story Northern Michigan’s News Leader has been following since plans were first announced for the plant that will mine potash.
Michigan Farmer: Venture Eager To Mine Potash
(Apr 19, 2018) Michigan, with all its great natural resources, has yet another bragging right. Northeast of Big Rapids in the small town of Evart, the Michigan Potash Co. is looking to mine a rock called the Borgen Bed, which lies a mile and half below the surface.
With DEQ considering potash mine proposal, a geologist responds to environmental concerns
(Apr 4, 2018) The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is now considering a proposal that could put Michigan in the forefront of potash mining.
What Is Potash And Why Does Michigan Have So Much Of It? – Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press
(Mar 19, 2018) The $65 billion reserve of potash beneath parts of Michigan’s north-central Lower Peninsula is a salt that contains potassium.
Ted Pagano Tells Guy Gordon About The Potash Beneath Michigan That Could Be Worth $65 Billion
(March 16, 2018) Ted Pagano Tells Guy Gordon About The Potash Beneath Michigan That Could Be Worth $65 Billion.
Evart Township approves industrial district for potential potash facility
(Feb 17, 2018) EVART — After hearing concerns from community members Tuesday, the Evart Township board unanimously approved the establishment of an industrial district for the extraction of potash.
Michigan Potash Company Welcomes Mr. Angelo Brisimitzakis To The Board Of Directors
(Aug 24, 2017) Michigan Potash Company, LLC (“MPC”) Michigan Potash Company welcomes Mr. Angelo Brisimitzakis to the Board of Directors Through 2012, Mr. Brisimitzakis served as the CEO at Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading minerals producer (~$1.1Bn Sales) of salt, potash, and specialty fertilizers with 2000 employees across 13 manufacturing sites in North America...