CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Potash evaporation ponds at the Intrepid mine near Moab, Utah , 2012. Colorado River at right of frame. Intrepid Potash, Inc. ( NYSE : IPI ), based in Denver, Colorado , is the largest producer of potassium chloride , also known as muriate of potash, in the United States . [1] It owns three mines, all in the Western U.S. , near the cities of Carlsbad, New Mexico , Moab, Utah , and Wendover, Utah . [2] 1 Mines 1.1 Carlsbad 1.2 Moab 1.3 Wendover 2 References Mines [ edit ] Carlsbad [ edit ] There are 3 sites approximately 30 miles (48 km) East of Carlsbad, NM. The East facility, produces sylvite and langbeinite potash, and is capable of fully processing its ore to the storage or shipment stage. The West facility produces mainly traditional potash , which is shipped by t...