K+S Potash Canada has announced that as part of its global strategy, the company is planning for sustained increase of potash production at its Bethune mine in Saskatchewan.

K+S says the final production capacity is intended to grow continuously over the next couple of decades, and is currently targeted toward 4 million tonnes per year which will effectively double the current production output of the operation.

KSPC is undertaking a feasibility stage and says it will work closely with provincial and federal governments during this phase to ensure it remains in a successful position to sustain future growth.

Holger Riemensperger, Chief Operating Officer, K+S Aktiengesellschaft says, “Bethune mine is looking at safely and sustainably growing profitability while simultaneously reducing environmental impact, and building a more diverse and inclusive workforce while continuing to engage with local and Indigenous communities throughout all stages of the plan.”

To support these plans, the company is currently seeking employees in various engineering, IT, operations, trade, and supporting roles, with a longer-term outlook to hire more than a hundred additional employees.  KSPC currently employs over 400 people at the Bethune mine and Saskatoon and Port Moody Offices.