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Saskatchewan’s strategic edge in global potash
By Tabetha Stirrett, RESPEC’s Vice-President of Mining & Energy Global potash demands now exceed 70 million tonnes annually, yet production remains concentrated in just a few jurisdictions. Canada, Russia, and Belarus dominate supply, and disruptions in Eastern...
A2Z Safety & Training – Think Safe, Work Safe – Be more than a slogan!
We’ve all heard “Think Safe, Work Safe” or how about “Don’t be a fool, use the proper tool”, or maybe “Safety is as simple as ABC – Always Be Careful”. What do these catch phrases mean and do they work? They might work in a way that you can’t get it out of your head...
Message from the Minister of Energy and Resources The Honourable Colleen Young
Saskatchewan has a well-deserved reputation as a world-leading mining hub for potash, an important critical mineral that’s in high demand around the globe. Accounting for approximately one-third of global production, Saskatchewan is the world’s largest potash...
Potash Export Terminal Decision Raises Uncertainty in Canada
By Josh mayfield One of the biggest headlines from the potash sector in 2025 was Nutrien Ltd.’s decision to forego an opportunity to build a potash export terminal in Canada, while going ahead with the decision to invest in a new potash terminal in Longview,...
Engineering cleaner transfers
The case for complete conveyor sealing in dust control By Richwood In the mining and aggregate industries, dust control is not just a matter of regulatory compliance, it's a critical factor in operational efficiency, equipment longevity, and worker safety. Whether...
Keeping potash production moving
How CMMS supports reliability from shutdown to shutdown In Canada’s potash industry, reliability is everything. The rotary dryers, kilns, and cookers that process raw material into finished product operate under extreme conditions, heat, rotation, heavy loads, and...
How should the U.S. create a potash advantage?
By Josh Mayfield I said that potash should be a critical mineral for the United States (U.S.) when I published my story about it in the Hallgarten + Company Growth Minerals Sector Review in April 2025. Naysayers were bearish on the news about potash becoming a U.S....
UPLift 2025: An unforgettable inaugural gathering for the future of uranium, potash, and lithium
Held from September 8 to 11, 2025, at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel, the Uranium, Potash, and Lithium International Conference (UPLift 2025) brought together global leaders, innovators, and technical experts to explore the evolving landscape of these three...
BRICS: All hands on deck for potash producers
By Josh Mayfield Brazil Recent developments for Brazil’s National Fertilizer Plan were announced at the 12th Brazilian Fertilizer Congress held in Sao Paulo. Brazil intends to expand its national fertilizer strategy by boosting domestic production capacity to 73...
Turning residue into power
Prairie Clean Enterprises’ bioheat solution set to support deep decarbonization of potash production Prairie Clean Enterprises (PCE), based in Saskatchewan, is on the brink of a major breakthrough that could reshape how the potash industry approaches greenhouse gas...
