Message from the editor
Shayna Wiwierski 2020... the year we all didn’t see coming. Just like every other industry, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the potash sector as well, although to a way lesser degree than other industries out there. In general, 2020 was a fairly stable year, especially so for the multi-billiondollar Saskatchewan potash sector since mining was declared an essential business early on in the pandemic. Of course, as we all know, the year 2020 featured disaster after disaster in all markets, with outbreaks happening all over the globe. In fact, in October 2020, a COVID-19 outbreak was declared at the K2 potash mine in Esterhazy, and that just one of a few mines that were affected by outbreaks due to the worldwide pandemic. COVID-aside, the year wasn’t all that bad though. In September 2020, the value of potash in Saskatchewan was up 15 per cent compared to February 2020. As we learn in our Year in Review story on page 20, the year 2020 was very much a year like 2019, with prices overall down slightly from the start of Q1. This past year may have been a downer, but it’s looking like it’s all up from here. In this issue of PotashWorks, we take a look at what some of the top potash producers are doing, as well as other potash news, like the Government of Saskatchewan amending the Potash Production Tax Regulations, 2020, which will improve opportunities in the potash sector, particularly for junior producers. We also take a look at what some of our favourite suppliers have been up to and what you can expect as we head into 2021. I hope you enjoy this issue of PotashWorks magazine, and as always, if you have any story ideas or comments, feel free to reach out. We also invite you to check us out on our official website, potashworks.com, where you’ll find the digital issue of the magazine, as well as current news stories, and our new potash mining directory and buyers’ guide. I wish you all the best and a successful year ahead. Shayna Wiwierski shayna@delcommunications.com @DELCommInc s
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