By Camilo Rojas Beneath the Earth’s surface, a composition of rocks and fluids capture the evolution of time, punctuated by mineral deposits and analogous to hidden harmonies within the stratified layers. Geoscientists interpret these cryptic notes to trace Earth’s...
Whistleblowing’s significance in preserving ethical standards in mining
By Shannon Walker At its core, ethical mining rests on the assumption that mining companies will implement and abide by clear policies to guarantee the safety and wellbeing of all workers. Provincial, territorial, and national laws and regulations create a complex...
Canpotex among 2024’s Top Employers in Saskatchewan
Canpotex has once again received the Saskatchewan’s Top Employers designation for 2024. This recognition spotlights Saskatchewan-based employers who excel in offering outstanding workplace environments. "Being acknowledged as one of the top employers in Saskatchewan...
Powering growth – How ServcoCanada serves the Saskatchewan industrial sector
ServcoCanada, formerly DMS Industrial Constructors, is making strides across Canada with the addition of a new office in Fort McMurray, Alta. which opened its doors in February 2022. This new addition came only eight months after the expansion of the company’s new...
Positioning for the future energy landscape
By Tabetha Stirrett and Samuel Voegeli Companies worldwide are searching for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable future. In the potash industry, innovative approaches are emerging to align with global sustainability goals and lead in...
RESPEC’S support for underground infrastructure
By Brett Belzer, staff consultant Many of Saskatchewan’s potash mines have been in operation for more than 50 years as a large number of those mines began sinking their shafts in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Cast‑in‑place concrete linings have been installed in many...
RESPEC’s take on the current potash market
By Debashi Das, RESPEC engineer The potash retail price is nearing an unsurpassed high of $896 USD per tonne, which was set in November 2008. The average retail price was at $878 USD per tonne in the third week of May 2022, which was twice as expensive as the same...
