OREANDA-NEWS. September 21, 2011. Brine inflow in the flooded mine of OJSC Belaruskali has decreased to 10-11 cubic meters per hour from 35-40 cubic meters per hour originally, according to Belaruskali monitoring report.

The chemical composition of brine and its density are stable.

In August, the mine has produced 580,000 tonnes of ore.

In is planned to complete operations to contain brine inflow at the end of the month.

The state-owned Belarusian company OJSC Belaruskali is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of potash fertilizers, employing about 20,000 personnel. It operates the Starobinskoye potash salts deposit and comprises four mine groups, auxiliary shops and support units.

Belaruskali controls 16% of the world’s potash fertilizer market.