# Protests Related to Political Turmoil Impact Mines, Suppliers in Belarus - E & MJ

> Anti-government protests and a general strike in Belarus have hit state-owned industry, including Belaruskali, the largest potash producer. BelarusKali reported that targeted output in October and November was cut by nearly 15% compared with August, with 60 employees on strike and many more on work-to-rule. The government denies any material damage.

- Date: 2020-12-17 · published 2020-12-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Belarus · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/49980-protests-related-to-political-turmoil-impact-mines-suppliers-in-belarus-e-and-mj
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Output cuts at the largest Belarusian potash producer tighten global supply at a time of expected 2021 capacity additions, which supports potash prices.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- e-mj.com: https://www.e-mj.com/news/europe/protests-related-to-political-turmoil-impact-mines-suppliers-in-belarus/

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