Potash

• Canadian potash company invests $500M in North Vancouver shipping terminal

  Canpotex, a Saskatchewan-based potash exporter, is spending $500-million to help fund the refurbishment and replacement of equipment at a Port of Vancouver shipping terminal.

  Economy

  Sep 25
  
• Trump’s threat not a concern for Saskatchewan potash mining town, mayor says

  The mayor of a Saskatchewan town said residents are not worried, or currently affected, by recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump to get potash from Belarus.

  Economy

  Sep 22
  
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• Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price

  Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash — a key component of fertilizers — and the United States is its biggest customer.

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  Sep 22
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• Trump says he wants potash from Belarus for ‘substantially less’ than Canada

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the move amounts to 'blood potash' from Belarus, which Canada and dozens of countries have sanctioned for supporting the invasion of Ukraine.

  Economy

  Sep 21
• Manitoba to triple critical mineral production in 5 years: ‘New era for wealth’

  Premier Wab Kinew said Manitoba is working to triple its critical mineral production over the next five years as the provincial government ushers in a "new era."

  Economy

  Sep 15
• Cost of Jansen potash mine climbs again by more than $2B, BHP says

  The price for phase two of the BHP's Jansen mine in south Saskatchewan has risen once again, this time by more than US$2 billion, according to a news release from BHP.

  Economy

  Jun 18
• 2025 breaks records for Saskatchewan’s mining industry

  The numbers were announced at a press conference held by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Chris Beaudry, who highlighted the growth that the sector is seeing.

  Economy

  May 7
• Sandvik breaks ground on $51M mining equipment manufacturing facility in Saskatoon

  Swedish mining equipment company Sandvik is breaking ground on a new $51-million facility in northern Saskatoon intended to support critical mineral customers across the province.

  Canada

  Feb 23
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• If Trump tariffs fertilizer, U.S. lacks reserves ‘to meet domestic demand’

  In a statement, Fertilizer Canada said increasing fertilizer production 'cannot happen overnight and can take 10 to 15 years to increase.'

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2025
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• Trump threatens ‘severe’ tariffs on Canadian fertilizer ‘if we have to’

  Trump made the comment during a roundtable event at the White House where he announced a US$12-billion tariff relief fund for American farmers.

  Economy

  Dec 8, 2025