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

Deal struck for new potash mine near Wynyard, Sask.

Source: CBC News, March 14, 2016 Karnalyte Resources Inc. plans to build potash mine and mineral facility in deal with India-based company Despite the apparent economic downturn in the province, a Calgary-based potash company hopes to begin mining in Saskatchewan as early as this fall. On Monday, Karnalyte Resources Inc. announced an agreement with an India-based fertilizer… Continue reading Deal struck for new potash mine near Wynyard, Sask.

PotashCorp suspends Picadilly mine in N.B., cutting 430 jobs

Sask. company says operation to be suspended indefinitely in Sussex, with core crew of 35 for mine maintenance Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan is indefinitely suspending its Picadilly mine operation near Sussex, N.B.. The move is expected to result in the loss of 420 to 430 jobs. Jochen Tilk, PotashCorp president and chief executive officer, said in a… Continue reading PotashCorp suspends Picadilly mine in N.B., cutting 430 jobs