ICL Dead Sea | Israel
ICL conducts mining operations at the Dead Sea - the lowest area of dry land in the world and among the most salinated bodies of water on Earth. ICL Dead Sea (DSW) extracts minerals from the Dead Sea, including: potash, bromine, sodium, magnesia, magnesium chloride and metal magnesium. Products from the Dead Sea are sent to customers in Israel and around the world. \
The extraction of minerals begins with an evaporation process in the southern shallow basin of the Dead Sea, and is facilitated by the hot, dry climate of the region. ICL Dead Sea’s extraction and production operation spans across 150 km2 in the southern basin of the Dead Sea.
9 production plants
Area of facilities 180 hectares
1500 employees 24/7 365 days a year
The concession granted to ICL Dead Sea Works is through March 31, 2030, and gives ICL priority for a new concession after the expiration of the current one, should the Israeli government wish to offer a new concession.
For the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, DSW paid royalties to the Government of Israel in the amounts of $97 million, $53 million and $60 million, respectively. In addition, in 2017, the Company paid an amount of $68 million, in respect of royalties relating to prior periods.
