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Bethune Mine

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Bethune Mine

Location: 14 km SW from Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada

Address:

RM of Dufferin #190 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.

At the Bethune site, K+S Potash is driving forward the expansion of capacity by creating further caverns with the successful expansion of secondary mining as well as the expansion of combined heat and power generation.

In 2024, K+S Potash began construction of two high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) plants at Bethune site to Greenhouse gas reduction.

In the long term, K+S Potash is targeting double the current production from the mine. This will make Bethune one of the most competitive sites for standard MOP.

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

Summary:

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Heavy Mobile Equipment

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Comminution

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Commodity Production

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Production Costs

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Personnel

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