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Indonesia has officially reopened salt imports, deferring a full ban until 2027 following pressure from key industries that faced critical shortages. Speaking after a high-level coordination meeting, Chief Food Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan confirmed that
Sri Lanka is facing a severe salt shortage after weeks of heavy rainfall disrupted production at key salterns in Hambantota, Elephant Pass, and Puttalam. Prices have quadrupled, supermarket shelves are bare, and residents report “hunting
Argentina has approved a $2.5 billion lithium mining project by Rio Tinto in Salta province—the first to be approved under the country’s new RIGI investment incentive program. The Rincon project marks a major step in
The Philippine Salt Industry Council held its inaugural meeting under Republic Act No. 11985—the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act—marking a major step in revitalizing the sector. Government agencies, cooperatives, and private stakeholders convened to outline
Thailand is preparing to introduce a “salt tax” using a tiered-rate model, similar to its sugar tax fully enforced since April 2025. The move is aimed at addressing public health concerns, as Thai citizens consume
The Bangladeshi government announced plans to purchase salt directly from local farmers in Cox’s Bazar at fair prices, aiming to protect growers and reduce reliance on intermediaries. Industry Secretary Md Obaudur Rahman emphasized that salt
Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe salt shortage, with prices soaring to Rs. 400 ($1,34) per kilogram. Delays in importing 30,000 metric tons of non-iodized salt and disruptions in local production are driving the
Years-Long Ban Now Fully Enforced The fallout from the reignited tensions between India and Pakistan—this time, with direct consequences for the rock salt and soda ash markets. While a full trade ban has technically been
Salt producers in Tamil Nadu are sounding the alarm as unseasonal rains and policy hurdles cripple production in Thoothukudi. The state recently imported 40,000 tonnes of salt from Gujarat—an unprecedented move driven by weather disruptions
The Tanzanian government has announced plans to introduce new salt production licenses to promote growth in the salt industry. This move aims to differentiate salt from other minerals and reduce production costs. The announcement came
Following the U.S. decision to block imports from Taepyeong Salt Farm over forced labor concerns, a newly surfaced 2023 labor survey paints a troubling picture of Korea’s broader salt industry. Conducted in Jeollanam-do—home to 705
Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has signed a shareholders’ agreement with India’s Dev Salt to jointly develop the upcoming Naqa Salt Project in Mahout, Al Wusta—set to become the region’s largest industrial salt production facility. Backed
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