The Woodsmith Project
The Woodsmith Project is one of the most innovative mining developments in the world today, setting a new standard for how mines are designed and operated in the 21st century. It will access the world’s largest known deposit of polyhalite, a natural mineral fertiliser.
Project Overview
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The project consists of five key elements:
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Woodsmith Mine, 5km south of Whitby, will access the polyhalite deposit via two 1,600 metre deep shafts.
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Two intermediate shafts along the route of the MTS, at Lockwood Beck and Ladycross Plantation, currently support construction of the tunnel and will provide emergency access during operations.
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An Overland Conveyor will transport the polyhalite products from the MHF to a Port Handling Facility on the River Tees.
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The Mineral Transport System (MTS) – a conveyor in a 37km underground tunnel – will transport the mined polyhalite from the mine to a granulation facility at Teesside.
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The Materials Handling Facility (MHF) at Teesside will produce POLY4, our flagship granulated polyhalite product.
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