3 ms·Stupid question. Can't we just let the brine evaporate and then compress the minerals left over?by raidicy 5y agoStupid question. Can't we just let the brine evaporate and then compress the minerals left over?_rpd 5y agoThis is a common method of salt production ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_salt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_saltnradov 5y agoIn theory sure, but that would consume huge areas of valuable coastal real estate. And we don't really need more salt.