The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has just opened its first potash mine in 40 years. On Tuesday (2 May) the K+S Bethune mine – formally
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K+S Potash Legacy Project Step Closer to Production
K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) has just taken delivery of 177 rail cars, which will transport potash from its Saskatchewan Legacy Project to its handling and storage