Message from the editor, Shayna Wiwierski

Welcome to Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Potash Producer e-newsletter. When we first came out with our flagship publication, PotashWorks, in 2012, little did we know how much of a hit this magazine would be in the industry. Just like how the industry has evolved in these past nine years, we have felt the evolution as well. Of course we are still publishing PotashWorks magazine, but thanks to so much positive feedback and interest, we are excited to present to you The Potash Producer e-newsletter, which will be released three times a year in April, July, and October and is delivered straight to your inbox.

For our first issue we have curated a number of interesting stories from potash giants, research institutions, academic centres, suppliers, and more. On page 19 we take a look at Sask Polytech’s DICE Technical Access Centre, which is coming out with technology that is similar to GPS that will enable companies to operate more efficiently by improving mine safety and more. On page 10, BHP talks about their new PCR screening system at their mine site, which have helped to identify individuals who may have been asymptomatic with COVID-19. Since their testing commenced, there has been no workplace transmitting of the virus on the Jansen site.

I hope you enjoy this first issue of The Potash Producer e-newsletter and we hope you will help us spread the message about this exciting new initiative. Also, if you haven’t signed up already, we invite you to share this with your colleagues and friends and to sign up for our newsletter at www.potashworks. com/potash-producer/.

Finally, we wish to thank all the companies who have contributed a story for Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Potash Producer. Special thanks goes out to the following contributors: • Province of Saskatchewan • Nutrien • BHP • Steve Halabura Potash Consulting Ltd. • Saskatchewan Polytechnic • Canada North Environmental Services • Kelly Panteluk Consultants Ltd. (KPCL) • Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) • McKercher and Associates • Natural Resources Canada

We invite all interested companies to share their news and editorial ideas with us. If you would like to contribute a story for future issues of The Potash Producer e-newsletter, please contact Shayna Wiwierski at shayna@delcommunications.com.

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