Bakhmut, located about 34 miles north of the Russian-held regional capital of Donetsk, had a prewar population of 80,000 and was an important industrial centre, surrounded by salt and gypsum mines.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23536557.zelensky-confirms-russia-taken-control-bakhmut/?ref=rss

Other key products are propylene and ethylene polymers, pet coke, gypsum, chemicals, and iron and steel.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/india-oman-free-trade-agreement-likely-to-be-inked-next-month-official-2942113/

Reads the statement in part: “Among other reasons, the manufacturers indicated that the main cause has been limited access to forex, which has affected the importation of gypsum, clinker and coal.

Source: https://mwnation.com/forex-shortage-pushes-up-local-cement-prices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forex-shortage-pushes-up-local-cement-prices

The company explores for potash, salt, gypsum, and other mineral deposits.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/05/14/red-moon-resources-cvermk-trading-3-3-higher/

The figurine was made of gypsum which made it difficult for security at the event to detect the explosives.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/10488267/funeral-pro-putin-blogger-cafe-blast-metal-detectors/