BHP has announced the Jansen Potash Mine in Saskatchewan and will be moving ahead. This decision marks the single largest economic investment ever made in Saskatchewan’s history. BHP’s decision is a milestone for Saskatchewan as the company will invest a total of $12 billion to complete the Jansen project. To date, approximately $5 billion has… Continue reading Jansen Potash Mine Project is Largest Investment In Saskatchewan’s History
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Teck Resources takes $20.6B Frontier oil sands mine project to joint hearing
Source: Dan Healing, The Canadian Press, September 25, 2018 FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — In a sign that the oilsands mining industry can’t be counted out just yet, public hearings into the proposed $20.6-billion Frontier Oil Sands Mine project begin in Fort McMurray, Alta., today. International oil companies are cutting their oilsands mine investments and many… Continue reading Teck Resources takes $20.6B Frontier oil sands mine project to joint hearing
Rocanville, Sask. potash miners trapped underground after earthquake
By The Canadian Press, September 7, 2016 Earthquake knocked out power to hoist, workers stayed in refuge station Dozens of miners were stuck underground in southeast Saskatchewan when a magnitude 3.8 earthquake hit early Monday morning. Earthquakes Canada said it happened around 4:40 a.m. CST, and was centred about 32 kilometres east-southeast of Yorkton. The Potash… Continue reading Rocanville, Sask. potash miners trapped underground after earthquake
BHP Billiton may 'mothball' Jansen mine in Sask. if potash prices don't rebound
By Francois Biber, CBC News, Aug 17, 2016 Mining CEO says a decision will come after 2018-2019 Despite heavy losses and stagnant potash prices BHP Billiton, the world’s largest mining company says its continuing ahead with its Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan — but that doesn’t mean the company will start mining potash as soon as it can. But… Continue reading BHP Billiton may 'mothball' Jansen mine in Sask. if potash prices don't rebound
Hundreds being laid off at Colonsay potash mine, union says
By Karyn Mulcahy, CTV News, July 13, 2016 The union representing workers at the Mosaic Potash Mine at Colonsay says hundreds of workers are being laid off. The United Steel Workers Local 7656 says there are 400 hourly workers on site, and all but 32 may be laid off. Members voted against a contract on… Continue reading Hundreds being laid off at Colonsay potash mine, union says
Sask. landowners opposed to Yancoal project meet with government ministers
By CBC News, June 28, 2016 Group of landowners meets with Economy Minister Bill Boyd, Environment Minister Herb Cox Landowners who will be impacted by the proposed Yancoal mine met with a pair of Saskatchewan government ministers this week. The contentious Yancoal project is a proposed potash mine near Southey, Sask. Yancoal is owned by… Continue reading Sask. landowners opposed to Yancoal project meet with government ministers
Construction on the Legacy potash mine nears completion
By CTV News Regina, June 21, 2016 Construction on the K+S Potash Canada Legacy mine near Bethune is now in the home stretch. The mine, which is the largest construction project currently underway in Saskatchewan, is on track to be completed by the end of the year. “We are reaching the final milestones on the… Continue reading Construction on the Legacy potash mine nears completion
Proposed Yancoal potash mine divides Saskatchewan community
By Adam Hunter, CBC News, June 15, 2016 Mine project curently under review by government About 60 people crammed into a room at the legislature on Wednesday to voice their concerns over a proposed Yancoal potash mine near Southey. “Ten years ago the province was begging to have a community like ours, now they are set to destroy it,”… Continue reading Proposed Yancoal potash mine divides Saskatchewan community
Diamond company De Beers keen on northwest Saskatchewan
By CBC News, May 18, 2016 Kimberlite targets identified in northern parts of Saskatchewan The mining company De Beers is ready to spend millions of dollars looking for diamonds in northern Saskatchewan. On Wednesday it was announced that De Beers had signed an agreement with CanAlaska — a company that has staked claims on kimberlite-style… Continue reading Diamond company De Beers keen on northwest Saskatchewan
Wynyard, Sask., 'really excited' for new potash mine
Source: CBC News, March 16, 2016 ‘It’s great news for our community,’ says Wynyard mayor Ted Czarnecki A new potash mine set to open near Wynyard, Sask., a town about 190 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, has the community “really excited.” “It’s great news for our community,” said Wynyard mayor Ted Czarnecki. “It’s rare that you hear much good… Continue reading Wynyard, Sask., 'really excited' for new potash mine