By Steve Halabura Here is an investment thesis I’ve heard this summer: fertilizers, and by association, potash, is heavily oversold, thus discrediting any claims that fertilizer shortages will create opportunities for production expansions in the near to medium term....

By Erin Matthews Sensor-based sorting (SBS) technologies and testwork are evolving, offering the mining industry another tool in the mineral processing toolbox. SBS is a collection of technologies that use sensors to separate ore from waste, either on a particle basis...

 There is a common misconception that archaeology is only concerned with the early Indigenous history of the province.  Archaeology is interested in all history, including the settlement period and into the early industrial period.  Potash developments in the province...

After a decade long journey and nearly $3 billion invested, Mosaic’s expansion project in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan is complete. The massive mining complex now holds the title of the world’s largest potash operation after externally verified results confirmed it can...

Last year the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) wrote in PotashWorks that on average, a SIMSA membership resulted in a 100x ROI, stemming from our membership fee.  We substantiated this with survey results and the like.  And, we even...

By Park Derochie Inc. Canada is the leading potash producer and exporter in the world. That’s right. With the largest reserves, we were able to contribute over 30 per cent of the global production in 2021 and continue to grow the industry year after year[1]. This...

As a learning strategist, Théo Dow works with apprentices who may need further supports to succeed during technical training or examinations. The most rewarding part of his job is seeing apprentices to meet their goals. “Helping our clients overcome challenges to...

By Jordan Ewart, Senior Director of Policy & Research, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce In today's rapidly evolving global economy, the significance of critical minerals cannot be overstated. These minerals form the backbone of various industries, including...

The hydrogen revolution begins underground By Sam Voegeli Picture a future where clean and sustainable energy isn’t just a goal but a dream realized. A future that runs on a limitless source: hydrogen. This reality is closer than you think—and it begins underground....

Mitigating risks using 3D CADD models and scanning By Carey Carriere and Murray Edmunds As engineering, construction, and management teams in the potash industry know, successfully integrating new components into existing environments requires meticulous planning,...