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One of the world's biggest salt mines lies under Lake Huron
The Sifto mine at Goderich, Ontario, about 550 metres (1,800 feet) below the lake, is often described as the largest underground salt mine in the world.
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The Salt Almanac. (2026, November 8). One of the world's biggest salt mines lies under lake huron. https://saltalmanac.com/did-you-know/goderich-mine
“One of the world's biggest salt mines lies under Lake Huron.” The Salt Almanac, 8 Nov. 2026, saltalmanac.com/did-you-know/goderich-mine. Accessed [today's date].
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Original sources
- WorldAtlas. Where is the world's largest underground salt mine? https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/where-is-the-world-s-largest-underground-salt-mine.html