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Engineering the impossible
The development of the DPIS-1-HD-KRMG3 for narrow-vein mining During preliminary evaluations of narrow-vein mining operations in Latin America, the engineering team consistently encountered the same assessment: mechanized bolting could not be deployed due to...
Evolving underground
Bit Service’s next chapter in potash innovation Since 1965, Bit Service Company Ltd. has stood alongside Saskatchewan’s potash industry as both a supplier and a partner in progress. What began as a small shop in Esterhazy providing bit sharpening and service has...
Beyond the hype: What employers need to know about GLP-1 drugs and employee wellness
By Andrea Hansen, President, Sutton Benefits & Pension It’s hard to miss the headlines about Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs. Originally designed to treat Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 drugs are now being heavily promoted as weight-management medications. Their...
Optimizing potash drying for modern fertilizer production Challenges & opportunities
By Shane Le Capitaine, Process Sales Engineer | FEECO International In the evolving fertilizer landscape, drying plays a vital role in bringing potash products to market, contributing to process efficiency and product quality at various stages, from mine to field....
Employers to benefit from enhanced services coming to Sask Apprenticeship
Apprentice employers will soon benefit from enhanced services at the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC). In April 2025, the Forum of Labour Market Ministers’ (FLMM) tasked apprenticeship authorities across Canada with reducing...
SubCom® direct-fired heaters
Bringing a proven history of efficiency and sustainability to today’s potash producers In the ever-evolving potash industry, producers face regular economic, environmental, and safety challenges. Thus, efficiency and sustainability have become critical assets and...
A “Civilizational” War and Mineral in focus for Potash
By Josh Mayfield We are all concerned about the disruptive events in the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran overshadowed what could have been a very positive string of events for potash as a critical mineral, specifically. Canada’s Prime...
Buffalo Potash Confirms High-Grade Potash Mineralization at Recent 7-10 Drillhole and Completes Assay Program at Flagship Disley Project
Highlights Potash mineralization confirmed at new 7-10 drillhole on flagship Disley Project, including combined net potash seams of over 22m with an average grade of 33% sylvite (KCl); Multiple high-grade intervals within the combined 22m of net potash at 7-10...
Beyond the machine: How engineering insight drives smarter mining decisions
No two mines share the same DNA. From geological variability to production goals and extraction techniques, every operation faces a unique set of challenges that shape how efficiently it runs. Increasingly, mining companies are discovering that the key to optimizing...
How the right equipment investments can help mining operations lower their maintenance costs
Standardized equipment built for mining environments and materials can shrink maintenance expenses and improve production By Andrew Parker Mining operations strive to be safe, efficient, and productive, but they often allocate up to 50 per cent of their annual budget...
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