Exhibit 23.2 Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our report dated March 8, 2002, in the Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-82700) and the related Prospectus of Compass Minerals Group, Inc. dated April 23, 2002. /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP Kansas City, Missouri April 22, 2002