Phosphate rock mines: where phosphate rock is mined
Where phosphate rock is mined: China (44%), Morocco (14%), the United States (8%) lead world mine production in 2025. Below, country by country, are 10 mines from open mine databases and 11 projects held by listed companies.
The full phosphate rock story covers trade flows, uses and which governments list it as critical.
Phosphate rock mines in Africa
5 African countries have phosphate rock mines or projects here: Morocco, South Africa, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe.
Phosphate rock mines in Morocco
Morocco. Morocco mined 14% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khouribga | OCP Group | Producing |
Phosphate rock mines in Russia
Russia. Russia mined 5.6% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kovdorskiy GOK |
Phosphate rock mines in Brazil
Brazil. Brazil mined 2% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapira | 1,869,000 t (2013) | ||
| Araxa | 1,111,000 t (2013) | ||
| Catalao Phosphate | 1,057,000 t (2013) | ||
| Copebras | 982,100 t (2008) | ||
| Cajati | 640,000 t (2013) | ||
| Patos de Minas | 53,000 t (2013) | ||
| Catalao | CMOC Brasil | Producing |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapua Fertiliser Project (KP Fertil) incl. Arapua rare earth targets | Harvest Minerals | Producing | Minas Gerais |
| Araxa Niobium-Rare Earths Project | St George Mining | Exploration | Minas Gerais |
| Mandacaru Phosphate Project | Harvest Minerals | Exploration | Ceara |
| Miriri Phosphate Project | Harvest Minerals | Closed | Pernambuco |
Phosphate rock mines in Peru
Peru. Peru mined 1.9% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayovar | 3,546,000 t (2013) |
Phosphate rock mines in Australia
Australia. Australia mined 1% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolans Rare Earths Project (Nolans Bore) | Arafura Rare Earths | Development | Northern Territory |
| Luni Niobium Project (West Arunta; Sambhar prospect) | WA1 Resources | Exploration | Western Australia |
| Pachpadra (P1 and P2 carbonatite targets), West Arunta | WA1 Resources | Exploration | Western Australia |
Phosphate rock mines in South Africa
South Africa. South Africa mined 0.9% of the world's phosphate rock in 2025.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elandsfontein Phosphate Project (Kropz Elandsfontein) | Kropz | Producing | Western Cape |
Phosphate rock mines in Angola
Angola.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coola Exploration Project (Coola carbonatite, Sulima West, Benge Novo, Monte Verde) | Pensana | Exploration | Cuanza Sul/Huambo area |
Phosphate rock mines in the Republic of the Congo
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinda Phosphate Project (Cominco S.A.) | Kropz | Development | Kouilou Department |
Phosphate rock mines in Zimbabwe
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe rare earth mining claims (10 claims, 12.6 km2) | Rainbow Rare Earths | Exploration | northern Zimbabwe |
Mine output as each source states it (units and basis differ between mines, so they are not ranked against each other). Mines: Jasansky, Brauneis, Maus et al. (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Wikipedia contributors. Projects: listed companies' own announcements. World shares: USGS.