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Kristian Electric keeps potash equipment running
By Kristian Electric With over 60 years of experience repairing welding and lifting equipment across Western Canada, Kristian Electric understands the vital role optimal equipment performance plays in the field. Since expanding into Saskatoon in May 2014, they have...
BHP and Carlton Trail College celebrate BHP Potash Academy’s first graduates
As a grade 12 student from a small community near the future site of BHP’s Jansen potash mine, Allison Pasitney seldom saw women enter the mining industry. Twenty-five years later, she’s one of the first graduates of the BHP Potash Academy. "Being brand new to the...
Career awareness campaign aims to support Canadian critical mineral resource development
The mining industry is grappling with a growing talent crisis, driven by a combination of factors: an aging workforce and increasing retirements, a sharp decline in new entrants—particularly among younger generations—shrinking enrollment in post-secondary mining...
Potash — the “North American” Critical Mineral
By Joshua Mayfield In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. government officially declared potash to be a critical mineral in an executive order entitled “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production”. This means that potash is now a North American...
FEECO Expands Agglomeration Rental Equipment Program
FEECO International has expanded its agglomeration rental equipment program, giving producers greater flexibility to meet production surges, accelerate R&D, and validate processes in-house without the commitment of a capital purchase. The option to rent has become...
From borers to BEVs: Advancing mining with Nutrien’s electric vehicle fleet
Electric-powered machinery has been used in our mines for more than six decades, and we’re continuously seeking innovative uses for electric vehicles to expand our fleet For more than 60 years, electric-powered machinery has been used in Nutrien’s underground potash...
PADCOM signs unprecedented Royalty Agreement with the MMF: Recognizing the National Government of the Red River Metis
History was made on February 28 when the National Government of the Red River Métis, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), and Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) signed an unprecedented Royalty Agreement. The agreement showcases PADCOM's...
A passion for innovation
Hackathon sparks student-driven solutions for potash and mining sector In January 2025, the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) welcomed bright minds, big challenges, and bold ideas as it hosted the second SIMSA Mining Hackathon — an...
Support recovery and resilience with enhanced physiotherapy and paramedical benefits
By Andrea Hansen, President, Sutton Benefits & Pension Imagine a welder sidelined by chronic back pain, or a machine operator struggling with untreated anxiety. These scenarios may seem very different, but both pose risks to safety and productivity in the...
Improving measurement of clays and other parameters in process flows using online automation
By Victoria Martinez and Lucinda Wood Whether in potash slimes, oil sands or in kimberlite slurries, active clay minerals can cause serious issues in many plant operations. For industries where clay minerals are present, a better analytical approach is needed to more...
