Intrepid is the largest producer of muriate of potash (‘‘potassium chloride’’ or ‘‘potash’’) in the United States and is dedicated to the production and marketing of potash and langbeinite (‘‘sulfate of potash magnesia’’), another mineral containing potassium that is produced from langbeinite ore. Potassium is one of the three primary nutrients essential to plant formation and growth.
Since 2005, Intrepid has supplied, on average, approximately 1.6 percent of annual world potassium consumption and 9.3 percent of annual U.S. consumption. Intrepid is one of two producers of sulfate of potash magnesia, a low-chloride potassium fertilizer with the additional benefits of sulfur and magnesium, providing a multi-nutrient product.
Intrepid owns five active potash production facilities—three in New Mexico (referenced colle Click for details>>
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