Mardie economics and output improved

Optimisation work at the Mardie salt and potash project, in Western Australia, has resulted in increased production and improved economics.

ASX-listed BCI Minerals on Wednesday said that expansion of the proposed evaporation area has resulted in a near 20% increase in both the anticipated salt production, from 4.4-million tonnes a year to 5.35-million tonnes a year, and the anticipated sulphate of potash (SOP) production, from 120 000 t/y to 140 000 t/y.