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 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...
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 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...
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...