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3 September 2026

Giant Stokes-backed salt project hedges its bets with potash

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Giant Stokes-backed salt project hedges its bets with potash

BCI’s Mardie project in the Pilbara will be the third-biggest salt producing facility globally, and executives believe there could be a lucrative sideline.

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