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Rocanville mine

Coordinates: 50°27′58″N 101°32′17″W / 50.4662°N 101.5380°W / 50.4662; -101.5380
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Rocanville mine
Location
Saskatchewan
CountryCanada
Production
ProductsPotash

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Energy Benchmarking: Canadian Potash Production Facilities" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Rocanville Potash Mine, Canada". mining-technology.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
  3. ^ "Face of Nutrien workforce changing after 65 years of potash production in Sask". Regina. 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2024-10-08.

50°27′58″N 101°32′17″W / 50.4662°N 101.5380°W / 50.4662; -101.5380