Fire traps miners underground at Nutrien’s Allan, Sask., potash mine
A Nutrien spokesperson said emergency response crews were able to put the fire out and that 63 miners trapped underground have been brought to the surface. Continue reading
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Nutrien cutting jobs, production at Vanscoy, Sask. potash mine
Annual production is being cut at Nutrien’s Vanscoy, Sask., potash mine, resulting in job losses. Continue reading
Conservation group raises concerns over proposed potash mine near Regina
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A conservation group is raising concerns over a proposed potash mine near Sedley, Sask. Continue reading
Producers not happy with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax
Potash producers say they will be subject to highest royalty and tax rates in the world with changes to Saskatchewan’s potash production tax. Continue reading
Nutrien to buy Australian company Ruralco for roughly $442 million
Under the deal, Nutrien has agreed to pay $4.40 Australian dollars per Ruralco share for a total of about $469 million Australian dollars. Continue reading
Nutrien CEO explains decision to move 2 executives to Saskatoon in 2019
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Under provincial legislation, Nutrien must have a head office, chief executive officer and chief financial officer in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Nutrien outlook falls below expectations due to trade dispute
Saskatoon-based Nutrien reported net earnings of US$3.2 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 31, but said a trade dispute is creating uncertainty in the market. Continue reading
SREDA projects modest uptick in economic growth for Saskatchewan in 2019
SREDA CEO Alex Fallon explains why they are projecting modest economic growth for Saskatchewan in 2019. Continue reading
Subsurface mineral offering raises $505K for Saskatchewan
A single permit block of just over 8,300 hectares just north of Francis was successfully bid on by CanPacific Potash. Continue reading
Saskatchewan budget plan remains on track despite oil challenges
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s deficit projection is now $348.3 million, up from the first quarter fiscal update due to challenges in the oil sector. Continue reading