Media Careers Contact Our websites About us The Woodsmith Project Our fertiliser Sustainability Our community Search History of the Woodsmith Project About us Project history SHARE Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The story of the Woodsmith Project The project began in 2010 with the acquisition of historical geological data and mineral rights in North Yorkshire. Having raised funds for further exploration of the known potash (sylvite), polyhalite and related mineral deposits, it was discovered that the area contained the world’s largest, highest grade polyhalite resource, and began focusing on developing it as a new multinutrient fertiliser. The project team set about the challenge of designing a revolutionary low environmental impact mine; securing planning permission to mine in a national park; raising funding from investors around the world; and constructing the deepest mine in Europe. Timeline May 2010 January 2011 July 2011 September 2012 May 2013 August 2015 – October 2015 March 2016 February 2017 May 2017 April 2019 March 2020 MAY 2010 Assessment of historical information begins, defining and securing large scale minerals rights in the area of interest and assembling a project team. Originally looking to produce high grade fertiliser sulphate of potash, they begin to study the known mineral deposits in the area. Our websites Australia Brazil Chile China Finland Peru South Africa Group Foundation Group site Kumba Iron Ore Platinum Group Metals Stay in touch Keep up to date on social media or contact us with any other information Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Flickr Slideshare YouTube Privacy Policy Terms and conditions Accessibility Cookie policy Sitemap Cookies Settings Copyright © 2020