India trade mission could boost Whitby fertiliser mine jobs
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 17:02 · Archive
A trade mission to India could help secure customers for fertiliser produced at the Woodsmith Mine near Whitby.
A trade mission to India by Northern political leaders, businesses, universities and industry representatives could help secure customers for fertiliser from the Woodsmith Mine near Whitby, according to York and North Yorkshire's mayor David Skaith. The visit to Hyderabad and Mumbai followed the new UK-India free trade agreement and included discussions aimed at developing business and agricultural links.
The Woodsmith Project, being developed by Anglo American, is expected to produce polyhalite fertiliser called POLY4 for export to global markets. The mine is located around 4km south of Whitby and currently employs around 800 people, with 76 per cent of the workforce drawn from the local area.
Mr Skaith said the trade mission could help boost sales of the fertiliser created on the North Yorkshire coast and assist in boosting crop yields globally. He highlighted India as one of the world's largest agricultural markets and the sixth biggest economy, describing the county's global potential as clear.
How it is being reported
- India trade links could support hundreds of Whitby jobs, says MayorA RECENT trade mission to India could help secure future customers for fertiliser produced at the giant Woodsmith Mine near Whitby, according to York and North Yorkshire’s mayor.The Press (York) · 13 Nov, 16:24
- India trade links could support hundreds of Whitby jobs, says MayorA RECENT trade mission to India could help secure future customers for fertiliser produced at the giant Woodsmith Mine near Whitby, according to York and North Yorkshire’s mayor.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Nov, 16:24
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