137K views · 2K reactions | In the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda, a potassium-rich fertilizer known as ‘potash’ is brought in on trains and packed into cargo ships with startling efficiency. In total, 18% of the world’s supply is processed here. The brand-new episode of Impossible Repairs: Potash Express airs tomorrow night at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

10K views · 211 reactions | Equipment efficiency and reliability are crucial at the K+S KALI GmbH Zielitz potash plant, one of Germany’s largest and most modern potash mining operations. | Sandvik Mining | Facebook

3.4K views · 33 reactions | Michigan sits on a mineral worth billions but it’s 8,000 feet underground. A mine is on the brink of tapping into potash — potassium chloride — after securing state approval and funding. But the $1.2 billion project from Michigan Potash & Salt Company remains shrouded in environmental concerns despite its potential economic benefits. | MLive.com | Facebook