Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) potash, soda ash, sodium sulfate, borate (including kernite, colemanite, ulexite, tincal), and other natural alkalies. The beneficiating of these minerals includes the production of potassium salts, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and boric acid from mined materials. Illustrative Examples: Potash mining Soda ash mining Borax mining Trona mining Sodium sulfate mining Kernite mining Colemanite mining Searles Lake brine operations