Rocanville mine

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Rocanville mine
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Location
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Rocanville mine
Location in Saskatchewan
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Rocanville mine
Rocanville mine (Canada)
Saskatchewan
Country Canada
Production
Products Potash

The Rocanville mine is a large potash mine located in southern Canada in Saskatchewan. [1] Rocanville represents one of the largest potash reserves in Canada having estimated reserves of 1.13 billion tonnes of ore grading 22.5% potassium oxide equivalent. [2]

The mine first opened in 1970 and is one of six mines owned by Nutrien in Saskatchewan. [3] It underwent a major expansion in 2017.

See also

References

  1. "Energy Benchmarking: Canadian Potash Production Facilities" (PDF).
  2. "Rocanville Potash Mine, Canada". mining-technology.com. 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  3. "Face of Nutrien workforce changing after 65 years of potash production in Sask". Regina. September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.

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