But we're cautious." He remembers a consultant's mining study 20 years ago that said a potash mine in the Russell-Binscarth area could generate more than 360 jobs in mining, processing and administration. "Manitoba's untapped potash deposits have the potential to generate hundreds of jobs and attract millions of dollars indirect investment," he said. The area is on the edge of one of the largest potash basins in the world, said David Markham, executive vice-president of the Mining Association of Manitoba. "It certainly is a very positive announcement and a feather in Manitoba's cap," he said of Thursday's news.
He's right up there as one of the best coaches I ever had," said Warren Thorvaldson, 43, a Selkirk native now working in construction who was coached by Hares in bantam hockey and with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's Selkirk Steelers when he was 17. "You were always prepared because he always had these great game plans and these great lines. He'd have you chuckling under your breath because he'd be so serious when he said these things. "The last time we hosted the Westerns in Selkirk, I had three sons playing (on the Fishermen)," Hares said of Cale, Leigh and Scott, who all played in 1993. "This is my 27th year with the Fisherman, I coached them a couple years and then I went to the Steelers. I was back and forth with the Steelers and I said 'that's enough,' I retire. Then the Fis...
...where he works rescue in the potash mines. "Al's toned it down a bit over the years. T...
... Canada declined to approve the takeover of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan ("PotashCorp") by BHP ...
Potash has made international headlines recently over BHP's attempt at a hostile take-over of PotashCorp. However, the Australian company's $40 million dollar bid was halted by Industry Minister Tony Clement, but BHP has 30-days to reconsider its offer, meaning the debate over one of the world's hottest commodities isn't over yet. We have, approximately, a 500 year supply of potash. We are home to half of the world's potash. It is in our territory so obviously we have to rethink how we want to shape the future of our province and First Nations people need to be involved," Chief [Guy Lonechild] said. Chief Lonechild added that First Nations people are the fastest growing community. "It's important for young people to say there are opportunities here at home in Saskatchewan. They don't h...
Potash, Canada's "pink gold," is coveted more than ever, ...
Canpotex is owned by and jointly markets potash in Asia, Latin America and Oceania for the three firms that mine Saskatchewan's rich potash deposits: Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., Calgary-based Agrium Inc. and Minnesota's Mosaic Co. The Prince Rupert facility is served by just one rail line, but is a day closer to the Asia market. The Vancouver port is congested, but Canpotex's facility can be easily expanded. The empty Washington site would have to be built from scratch, and shipments would have to cross a border, but the land is easily accessible by large vessels. It's an important investment and expansion that will allow the Canadian producers to expand" and serve offshore markets, said [Jim Prokopanko], a director of Canpotex.
... withdrawn $40 billion takeover offer of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan by BHP Billiton, 2010 ...
Significantly higher potash prices and extraordinarily tight supply have become much more firmly entrenched since China's previous contract was signed 14 months ago," stated PotashCorp chief executive officer Bill Doyle. Doyle noted that the settlement with Sinofert -- which is one-fifth owned by PotashCorp and is the largest fertilizer distributor in China -- "highlights the importance of securing supply in an increasingly tight market.
... As the battle for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan was waged, only three ...
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