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Southey landowner disappointed with Yancoal potash mine approval
By Lisa SchickThey've written statements, gathered at the legislature, and met with politicians – all to no avail. People in Southey who are against the Yancoal potash mine don't believe the government...
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Injured worker's family asks for blood donations
By Bryn LevyA worker pinned between two pieces of machinery at the Agrium potash mine near Vanscoy, Sask. on Monday is still fighting for his life in hospital. Speaking on behalf of the man's family,...
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Worker injured at Agrium potash mine dies
By CKOM NewsA worker seriously injured at the Agrium potash mine near Vanscoy, Sask. has died.The man, identified as 29-year-old Chad Edward Wiklun, was pinned by two pieces of machinery around 2:45...
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Production start at K+S Legacy mine delayed
By Lisa SchickThe K+S Legacy potash mine near Bethune is going to take longer than first thought to get going, thanks to an industrial accident in July.On July 17, a process vessel in the mine fell...
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Widow of injured worker picking up the pieces for daughters after dad's death
By Erin McNuttCelina Danis is going through something only very few people can understand. Her partner, Chad Wiklun, died after being injured on the job.On Aug. 8, Wiklun was pinned between two pieces...
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Jansen mine unaffected by $6.4 billion loss at BHP Billiton
By Bryn LevyConstruction at the Jansen potash mine near Lanigan, Sask. will continue despite heavy losses reported Tuesday by BHP Billiton. The mining giant posted a loss of $6.4 billion for the...
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PotashCorp and Agrium agree to merge to create dominant agricultural player
By The Canadian Press and 650 CKOMCALGARY — Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan and Agrium have agreed to merge in a deal that would create a dominant player in the global agricultural industry worth an...
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Premier Brad Wall set to make an 11 day visit to Asia
By Britton GrayPremier Brad Wall will be going overseas to discuss Saskatchewan's food and energy industries. The 11 day visit will see the Premier visit South Korea and China. Wall said this trip is...
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PotashCorp Q3 profit plunges despite record volumes
By The Canadian PressSASKATOON -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSX:POT) says it achieved record sales volumes for a third quarter, but saw its profit fall from last year due to weaker prices for the...
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Agrium and PotashCorp shareholders overwhelmingly approve all-stock merger
By The Canadian PressShareholders of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan and Agrium Inc. have voted overwhelmingly in favour of an all-stock merger.At separate special meetings Thursday, PotashCorp...
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Sask. finance minister reports $600M revenue shortfall
By Lauren GoloskyExpect a bigger deficit, perhaps even in the billion dollar range.Saskatchewan’s Minister of Finance Kevin Doherty said the province has lost $600 million in revenue.“What that...
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140 workers given layoff notices at PotashCorp Cory mine
By 650 CKOMEmployees at a potash mine just outside of Saskatoon have been told they'll be laid off. Two miners from Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan's Cory mine told 650 CKOM they got the news early...
View ArticleMosaic potash mine in Colonsay brings back 330 workers
Potash mines in the province are starting to ramp up in 2017. The Mosaic mine in Colonsay, located around 77 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, called back 330 workers on Dec. 5, 2016. Those...
View ArticlePotashCorp earnings rise in Q1 report
Tough decisions at PotashCorp appeared to be paying off as the company released its first-quarter earnings report for 2017. The company reported earnings of 18 cents a share, double the nine cents a...
View ArticleBHP Billiton gives promising update on Jansen mine
Mining giant BHP Billiton has floated a potential production date for its Jansen potash mine near Saskatoon. Company CEO Andrew McKenzie spoke at a conference in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday. In his...
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