With a realization that transition toward a low-carbon economy is crucial to Greening Canada’s mining sector, Government of Canada is making investments in sustainable mining practices, while creating well-paying jobs that will support global demand for Canada’s critical minerals, a news release reported.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. BHP Canada Inc., based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is a subsidiary incorporated in 2015.
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced today an investment of $100 million through the Strategic Innovation Fund to support BHP’s $7.5 billion project to develop its world-leading low-emissions potash mine.
Located in Jansen, Saskatchewan, this mine is expected to generate the lowest direct emissions of any potash mine in the world. While significantly minimize the carbon footprint of the mine, this project BHP will also improve worker safety and implement technology to further reduce emissions from mine operations.
“Potash is a critical and strategic resource in the global agricultural industry…will lead to the creation of hundreds of well-paying jobs for Canadians while also encouraging green initiatives in the mining industry,” Champagne said a in the news release.
Being critical for our country’s food security, investment in critical minerals such as potash would not only enable building a stable industry for future generations in Canada, but will also lead to the production of critical minerals would enabling BHP to transform its own operations, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for a net-zero future.
Besides ensuring that Canada remains a global leader in both potash production and sustainable mining, it will also provide critical environmental benefits and long-term benefits for the people of Saskatchewan by creating and maintaining high skiled jobs.
BHP has signed opportunities agreements with six First Nations. 600 highly skilled jobs and over 100 co-op terms for students would be created supporting Indigenous communities through employment and economic opportunities, and cementing Canada’s leadership position in potash production.
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