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Bethune Mine

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Bethune Mine

Location: 14 km SW from Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada

Address:

P.O. Box 178
Bethune
Saskatchewan, Canada
S0G 0H0

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Summary

Mine TypeIn-Situ
StatusActive
Commodities
  • Potash
Mining Method
  • Solution mining
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SnapshotThe K+S Bethune mine is formally known as Legacy Project. K+S Potash Canada is targeting to one day reach four million of tonnes of potash production per year, which is double the current production from the mine.

At Bethune mine, K+S Potash Canada efficiently produces potassium chloride as a standard product.

K+S Potash Canada plans to expand production in Bethune through secondary mining. In addition, measures are being prepared to expand production in Bethune Bethune production at a faster pace than previously planned.

Owners

SourceSource
CompanyInterestOwnership
K+S Potash Canada GP 100 % Direct
Bethune (Legacy) mine is wholly-owned by K+S Potash Canada.

GP K+S Potash Canada is part of the K+S Group.

Deposit type

  • Sedimentary

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Heavy Mobile Equipment

Fleet data has not been reported.

Comminution

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Processing

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Commodity Production

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All production numbers are expressed as salt.

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Production Costs

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Personnel

Mine Management

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