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Sustainable Mining at ICL Iberia (Iberpotash)

ICL Iberia is the first large-scale, underground mining company engaged in mining of non-arid minerals in Spain and Europe to be certified for sustainable mining. In 2020, ICL Iberia was certified for UNE 22470 and 22480 standards, known as the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Initiative, which accredited ICL Iberia as a sustainable mining company. Spain is the first European country to adopt these standards, promoted by the global leadership of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). The TSM initiative, which[...]

Specialty Fertilizers

ICL specializes in advanced and precise solutions for sustainable agriculture, including controlled-release fertilizers that improve nutrient absorption, prevent seepage, and reduce emissions. ICL also innovates with biodegradable coatings and leaf protection sprays, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and addressing the food crisis, while preserving the environment. ICL not only provides essential minerals and fertilizers but also specializes in developing advanced, precision solutions that promote sustainable agriculture. These integrated products and solutions are designed specifically to cater to the needs of[...]

Resilient and Innovative Agriculture

The agricultural community faces the monumental task of feeding an additional 2 billion people by 2050, while also combating climate change and ensuring food security. The agricultural community is facing the biggest challenge of our time. As the global population exceeds 7.5 billion, and is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, an additional 2 billion mouths will need to be fed with no more than the existing farmland. Meanwhile, largely due to climate change, about 12 million hectares of[...]

Tordell Stream as an Ecological Corridor

ICL Iberia has been preserving and further developing an ecological corridor at the Tordell Stream. This endeavor was designed to recover the stream’s environmental and social potential. The main project stage was concluded in 2018. ICL Iberia continues to conduct maintenance activities to further preserve the area, as a new study shows significant improvements. Tordell is a seasonal stream that is a valuable resource in the Suria municipality. The stream separates a nearby urban area from the Suria mine site.[...]

Sdom Saltmarsh Lake

The Ashalim reservoir, located south of the ICL’s Dead Sea site, is a wet habitat situated within a typical arid habitat. It is abundant with rich biological diversity. ICL Dead Sea, whose excavations in the region created this wet habitat, takes extra measures to preserve it, and invests in making this unique habitat accessible to the public. In the past, the Sdom salt flats area was a resting stop and habitat for migratory birds. Today, due to changes in the[...]

Agricultural Knowledge Outreach

ICL is working with farmers to help them develop the knowledge needed to engage in sustainable agriculture, including plant nutrition and proper fertilization. This enables farmers to use their land and increase their yields more effectively, with less environmental impact. CocoaSoils: Integrated Soil Fertility Management ICL is a partner in CocoaSoils, a long-term project in West Africa that is defining ideal fertilization needs for cocoa production and helping farmers increase their yields on existing farmlands. Cocoa plantations in West Africa[...]

Advancing Food Security

ICL is an essential player in the global food supply chain. As such, it is dedicated to improving food security. ICL contributes to food security through a broad array of fertilizers, AgTech solutions, and food solutions that increase food availability/reduce food waste. Food security is a global concern, with approximately 690 million people suffering from chronic hunger and malnutrition. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 2 aims to eradicate hunger and achieve food security by 2030. However, the challenge of[...]

Polysulphate

ICL introduced a new multi-nutrient fertilizer, Polysulphate®, which is available to plants in its natural state. Available in its natural form, Polyhalite (marketed as Polysulphate® fertilizer) is UK-sourced and has a low carbon footprint. It delivers dependable high value, for low environmental impact. It is a natural, sustainable, dependable, organic fertilizer. Polysulphate® fertilizer comes from the Polyhalite layer of rock, over 1000m below the North Sea off the North Yorkshire coast in the UK. Deposited 260 million years ago, it lies 150-170m[...]

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