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Michigan Geologist Secures $1.3B Loan for Potash Mine

5/31/2025

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Ted Pagano, a Michigan geologist, is launching a potash mine funded by a $1.3 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan.
The mine could yield 1 million tons of high-purity potash annually for U.S. farmers.
Solution mining will be employed, ensuring environmental sustainability and eligibility for green tax credits.
Michigan Potash seeks to rival Canadian and Russian suppliers, with ADM set to buy the majority of its production.

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Story summary

Ted Pagano, a Michigan geologist, is launching a potash mine funded by a $1.3 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan.
The mine could yield 1 million tons of high-purity potash annually for U.S. farmers.
Solution mining will be employed, ensuring environmental sustainability and eligibility for green tax credits.
Michigan Potash seeks to rival Canadian and Russian suppliers, with ADM set to buy the majority of its production.