Potash

• Cost of Jansen potash mine climbs again by more than $2B, BHP says

  The price for phase two of the BHP's Jansen mine in south Saskatchewan has risen once again, this time by more than US$2 billion, according to a news release from BHP.

  Economy

  Jun 18
  
• 2025 breaks records for Saskatchewan’s mining industry

  The numbers were announced at a press conference held by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Chris Beaudry, who highlighted the growth that the sector is seeing.

  Economy

  May 7
  
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• Sandvik breaks ground on $51M mining equipment manufacturing facility in Saskatoon

  Swedish mining equipment company Sandvik is breaking ground on a new $51-million facility in northern Saskatoon intended to support critical mineral customers across the province.

  Canada

  Feb 23
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• If Trump tariffs fertilizer, U.S. lacks reserves ‘to meet domestic demand’

  In a statement, Fertilizer Canada said increasing fertilizer production 'cannot happen overnight and can take 10 to 15 years to increase.'

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2025
• Trump threatens ‘severe’ tariffs on Canadian fertilizer ‘if we have to’

  Trump made the comment during a roundtable event at the White House where he announced a US$12-billion tariff relief fund for American farmers.

  Economy

  Dec 8, 2025
• Mosaic pledges $4M to Saskatchewan mining education, training

  Mosaic CEO Bruce Bodine said the funding will help develop local talent and create jobs in communities where the company's mines operate.

  Economy

  Dec 2, 2025
• Premiers, federal ministers urge Saskatchewan company to change U.S. export plans

  Federal and provincial leaders are pushing Saskatchewan-based Nutrien, one of the world's biggest potash producers, to change course on its U.S. export plans.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2025
• Canadian potash company Nutrien to build terminal in U.S. and not B.C.

  B.C. Premier David Eby said on Monday that he questions this decision as it would put a Canadian product at the mercy of the U.S. administration.

  Economy

  Nov 24, 2025
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• Jansen Potash Mine faces further setbacks, NDP says it’s a pattern

  The Jansen Potash Mine is facing another setback, with stage two of the project now set to begin two years behind schedule in 2031.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2025
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• Canadian, U.S. farmers expect big fertilizer bills amid Trump trade war

  As they face already low grain prices, Canadian and U.S. farmers are bracing for an increase in the cost of fertilizer amid President Donald Trump's trade war.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2025