This is one of three active mines in the Carlsbad Basin, in the southeast corner of New Mexico, that together produce 80% of the potash in the USA. This plant and mine complex was operated for decades by IMC Global, which is now owned by Mosaic.

17 black & white photographs of the U.S. Potash Mine Company buildings in Carlsbad, NM.

Underground Metal Mine specialising in Potash, operated by Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc Directions to Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc Leaving Carlsbad, going East to Hobbs, on HWY 62/180 at mile marker 17, turn South on HWY 31.

Mine and plant of U.S. Potash Company at Carlsbad, New Mexico,1935. Potassium is the seventh most abundant element in the earth’s crust and the sixth in seawater. It is a major constituent of many surface and subsurface brines.

Oct 2, 2024 · New Mexico's Carlsbad region holds a secret beneath its arid surface: a network of potash mines. These mines, often overlooked, play a crucial role in agriculture and industry. Let's take a closer look at some of these hidden gems.

Feb 1, 2025 · The Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam, located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, was completed in 2005 and serves as a critical structure for managing tailings in the area. The dam, primarily made of earth with a stone core and soil foundation, stands at a height of 17 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet, with a structural height of 19 feet.

1361 Potash Mines Road Carlsbad NM 88220 (575) 628-6200; Send Email; Visit Website

Dec 21, 2024 · MOSAIC POTASH. Mosaic’s Potash facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico operates one of the largest underground mines in the United States. This location mines two separate potassium minerals: sylvite and langbeinite. Since 2008, Pettigrew & Associates has provided a range of engineering and surveying services to the Carlsbad facility.

Mosaic Potash Carlsbad is a subsidiary of The Mosaic Company, a leading producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. The company's phosphate segment operates mines and concentrate plants in Florida, while its potash segment processes and distributes potash in Canada and the United States.