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A Great Future in Potash

A Great Future in Potash

Harvey Laberge was part of the shaft-sinking crew and employed at the Potash Company of America, Patience Lake, which was the first potash mine to sink a shaft and go into production in Canada. This week’s Blog – which was originally published in Folklore magazine – takes a look at Harvey’s career and the history of the Patience Lake Mine, and how both were able to secure a great future in potash in Saskatchewan.

Helping Industry Produce Premium Potash to Support the Global Agricultural Community

Helping Industry Produce Premium Potash to Support the Global Agricultural Community

Saskatchewan’s first underground potash mine opened in 1962, kick-starting a long history of potash production. Now with more than 22 million tonnes of potash exported, Saskatchewan continues to be a powerhouse producer. This week’s Blog from the Saskatchewan Research Council looks at the importance of potash for not just the province of Saskatchewan, but for agriculture around the world.

Derrick Screens Raise Potash and Phosphate Recovery, Reduce Cost

Derrick Screens Raise Potash and Phosphate Recovery, Reduce Cost

Derrick’s high capacity, small footprint vibratory screening machines produce significantly higher yields than equipment previously used, and allow recovery operations to focus on capturing as much product as possible with minimal additional work. This week’s Blog takes a look at this impressive technology and examines its application in the global potash industry.

Nourishing a growing world

Nourishing a growing world

With world populations expected to rise up to nine billion people over the next thirty years, fertilizers – and the potash that’s used to make them – will only become more important as the demand for food becomes ever greater. This week’s Blog takes a look at Saskatchewan’s role in the production of potash and at how a company out of Moosomin is currently using German know-how to ensure that its equipment is up to the task ahead.