Manatee County officials extend Mosaic’s controversial phosphate mining permit

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-02T20:42:18+00:00

Manatee County commissioners approved an extension for Mosaic's phosphate mining permit, overriding the planning commission's unanimous denial, and enabling continued mining operations in the area.

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2026-03-02 20:42:18

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Manatee County commissioners have approved an extension for Mosaic’s phosphate mining permit in the northeast part of the county, despite a unanimous vote by the county’s planning commission to deny the extension. The decision allows Mosaic to continue its mining operations in the area.

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