Miningsolution on Instagram: "Demystifying Phosphate Beneficiation Ever wondered how the phosphate used in fertilizers and countless other products is produced? It all starts with phosphate rock and a sophisticated process to unlock its value. Here's a simplified breakdown: 1️⃣ CRUSHING & GRINDING: Run-of-Mine phosphate rock is first crushed and ground into a fine powder. This liberates the valuable phosphate minerals from the waste rock (gangue), increasing the surface area for the next stage.