CP strike threatens Canada's name as reliable potash supplier

The Canadian Pacific railway strike that started May 23 in Canada could damage the country’s reputation as a reliable potash supplier, a producer of the crop nutrient cautioned on Friday. While the work stoppage at CP, which carries virtually...

April Fools' Day startup for Potash Corp's suspended mines

Potash Corp, the biggest fertiliser producer, said on Friday two of its major mines in Saskatchewan are on track to restart production on April 1, after soft demand led it to idle the Rocanville and Lanigan mines. A spokesperson said the total...

Potash essential to feed the world's growing billions

Potash is far from the most glamorous product of the global mining industry; it is, however, one of the most important commodities mining provides to the world. Potash is the general name for any mineral that contains potassium, most usually...

Potassium-Containing Potash Essential To Feed The World's Growing Billions

POTASH is far from the most glamorous product of the global mining industry; it is, however, one of the most important commodities mining provides to the world. Potash is the general name for any mineral that contains potassium, most usually...

Potash Corp reopens largest mine closed by strike

The worlld's biggest potash producer, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, has restarted potash mining and milling operations at its Allan mine, the largest of three operations where workers began striking on August 7. The company had restarted...

Union says talks to resume, halts strike at Potash Corp mine

Members of the United Steelworkers union indicated on Monday afternoon they were ready to return to negotiations with Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, after calling a halt to protests at the company's Cory mine. The union said it had accepted...