Foskor is a proudly South African producer of phosphates and phosphoric acid with international
exposure. Foskor unlocks shareholder value through the profitable, responsible and sustainable
beneficiation of phosphate rock into either phosphoric acid or phosphate-based granular
fertilisers sold globally.
Foskor is the only vertically integrated
phosphate producer in South Africa. From phosphate-bearing ores, the
operations in Phalaborwa mine and process phosphate rock concentrate,
which is crucial for stimulating and raising crop yields. The Richards
Bay plant manufactures sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and
phosphate-based granular fertilisers (MAP and DAP) by using phosphate
rock as a raw material.
About 84% of Phalaborwa’s phosphate rock
concentrate is railed to Richards Bay and the rest is sold externally.
The Acid Division exports phosphoric acid to India, Japan, Bangladesh,
the Netherlands, Mexico and Dubai. Phosphoric acid has agricultural,
industrial, medical and retail applications. Products made from
phosphoric acid include catalysts, rust proofing materials, chemical
reagents, latex, dental cements, tooth whiteners, toothpaste,
disinfectants, food supplements, carbonated beverages, waxes, polishes
and animal feeds, among others.