A massive underground deposit of high-grade phosphate rock in Norway has been discovered, estimated to be worth 70 billion tonnes. The Norwegian deposit is considered the world’s largest and can meet global demand for fertilizers, solar panels, and electric car batteries for the next century. Phosphate rock is essential for phosphorus production in the fertilizer industry and is listed as a critical raw material by the European Commission. The largest phosphate rock deposits are currently located in the Western Sahara region of Morocco, followed by China, Egypt, and Algeria. Norge Mining, the company behind the discovery, believes the Norwegian deposit … Continue reading Norway Unearths the Mother Lode: World’s Largest High-Grade Phosphate Deposit Worth 70 Billion Tonnes Discovered