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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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  • ๐ŸŒ The United Kingdom's natural resources reserves have received a significant boost with the discovery of a valuable, unknown mineral called polyhalite.

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ This mineral is predicted to add $130 billion to the country's economy over the next 50 years and has the potential to address the depleting natural resources and weakening exports.

  • ๐Ÿ” The Woodsmith mine, where polyhalite is being extracted, is almost invisible and located 50 meters or more below ground, hidden behind large farming barns.

  • ๐ŸŒฑ Polyhalite is a high-quality, organic fertilizer that contains potassium, sulfur, magnesium, calcium, and micronutrients, making it an ideal solution for crop nutrition problems.

  • โ›๏ธ The construction of the Woodsmith mine involved impressive engineering marvels, including a service shaft, diaphragm walls, a winding tower, and a 37-kilometer-long transport tunnel.

  • ๐Ÿš† The mineral is transported from the mine to the Materials Handling facility in Wilton via a tunnel 360 meters below ground, featuring the longest conveyor belt in the world.

  • ๐Ÿšข The final product, called Poly4, is transported to the Teesport for storage and export, with a purpose-built port being constructed to meet the expected high demand.

Highlights

  • ๐ŸŒ The UK has discovered a valuable mineral, polyhalite, which will boost the country's economy.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Polyhalite can address the UK's depleting natural resources and weakening exports.
  • ๐Ÿ” The Woodsmith mine is hidden underground and looks like large farming barns.
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Polyhalite is a high-quality, organic fertilizer that solves crop nutrition problems.
  • โ›๏ธ Impressive engineering marvels were used to construct the Woodsmith mine.- ๐Ÿš† A 360-meter-deep tunnel with the longest conveyor belt transports the mineral to the handling facility.
  • ๐Ÿšข Poly4 is stored and exported via the Teesport, with a new port being constructed to meet demand.