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Sage Plain potash project, US

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14th November 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Sage Plain potash project.

Location
Paradox basin, Utah, in the US.

Project Owner/s
Canadian company Sage Potash Corp.

Project Description
The project proposes the construction of a potash operation capable of producing up to 300 000 t/y.

The project has inferred resources for upper potash bed, Cycle 18, of 159.3-million tonnes grading 26.96 % potassium oxide (K2O)/42.67 % potassium chloride (KCl). Inferred resources for lower potash bed, Cycle 18, of 120.2-million tonnes grading 22.60 % K2O/35.77% KCl. Sage Potash will be the US’ first potash mining company to exclusively use sustainable mining techniques and mechanical evaporation, without evaporation ponds.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create about 100 jobs.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Sage Potash is advancing permitting and a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) with the support of leading company in potash deposits and mine development RESPEC.

The PEA includes a third-party review of project economics, costs and a summary of already completed cultural, environmental and ecological studies that did not result in any mitigation.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sage Potash Corp, tel +1 236 521 1521 or email info@sagepotash.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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