COVID 19 followed by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine are wake up calls to the world on the need for “selective globalization”. For the last few decades economists have been promoting several concepts that have shaped global economies and businesses including...
Cleaning conveyor belts and maintenance
What exactly is lean maintenance? Lean maintenance is a type of proactive maintenance that applies lean applications to equipment management and it is set up to minimize the cost and effort required for preventive maintenance. Lean maintenance ultimately saves a...
Solex Thermal Science Inc. acquires Econotherm Ltd.
CALGARY, Alberta – Solex Thermal Science Inc. (“Solex”), a Canadian-headquartered expert in thermal and bulk materials engineering, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Econotherm Ltd. (“Econotherm”), a UK-based leader in waste heat recovery technology. The...
Saskatchewan’s Mining Industry
By Lovely Es Amuan Canada is undoubtedly a highly sought-after and prosperous country with rich natural resources, flourishing agricultural, mining, and manufacturing industries, and outstanding healthcare systems. It is no wonder that many people worldwide dream of...
Using immigration to your advantage
Intra-Company Transferee tips for resource companies By Brett J. Cavanaugh Our natural resources industry is crucial to Canada's economy, contributing billions of dollars annually. However, the industry faces unique challenges in attracting and retaining talent,...
New legislative changes for Saskatchewan’s potash sector
By Jessica Kennedy, partner; Keely Cameron, partner; Laura Glover, articling student; and Martin Ignasiak, partner and co-head of energy regulatory practice; Bennett Jones LLP Potash is a critical mineral used as a replenishing agricultural fertilizer. As a result,...
Salt cavern storage potential across Saskatchewan
By Yohaly Mwamba Saskatchewan’s wealth of natural resources has emerged as a significant hub for the mineral industry. The province's abundant potash and halite deposits in the Prairie Evaporite formation have fostered the development of a thriving mining sector....
K+S Potash Canada Short Line 101 at the Western Development Museum
By Corinne Daelick, WDM Content Specialist The K+S Potash Canada Short Line 101 is the only place in Saskatchewan where you can experience the sounds, smells, and feeling of a steam train. The little train – as the Vulcan locomotive is affectionately known – started...
Canada’s Mining Sector Commits to World-Leading EDI Standards
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced the publication of a brand new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Released in tandem with a significant update to the TSM...
State of the union: An update on Unifor negotiations in the potash sector in Saskatchewan
By Lana Payne, National President of Unifor Unifor is Canada’s largest union representing workers in the private sector, and one of the largest unions in Saskatchewan’s potash sector. It represents workers at both the Mosaic mine in Esterhazy and the Nutrien mine in...
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