YANCOAL: People around Earl Grey, Sask., discuss proposed potash mine
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CBC News Posted: Jul 23, 2015 1:33 PM CT| Last Updated: Jul 23, 2015 10:34 PM CT
People from around Earl Grey, Sask., took part in a public meeting Thursday to discuss a proposed Chinese-owned potash mine in the area.
Yancoal Canada, which operates coal mines in China and Australia, is proposing a potash mine with an annual output of 2.8 million tonnes near the communities of Earl Grey, Southey and Strasbourg.
Prior to the meeting, local resident Cathi Beckel said she has concerns about the project, noting there are too many risks — including water security issues and a boom and bust job situation — with too few benefits.
"I'm concerned about our environment. I'm concerned about our farmers. I'm concerned about our communities," Beckel said. "These big industries come in and they really change communities."
Representatives from Yancoal, and provincial officials from the ministries of the economy and the environment were at the meeting to make presentations on the proposal. There was also a question and answer session.
The project plans to use a solution mining technique where water is poured into wells to bring potash up to the surface instead of conventional digging and extraction of the mineral from underground mine shafts.
Yancoal has a license to use water from the Buffalo Pound reservoir for the proposed operation and is also set to pay a water rights fee to Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency.
Prior to the public meeting, Yancoal spokesperson Asad Naqvi said the company will need between 12 million and 14 million cubic metres of water for the mine, but noted amount will reduce substantially after operations are stable.
"I don't know the exact number but it would be quite a lot," Naqvi said. "Initially it would be high but then you start recycling the water and the amount goes down."
Beckel said water usage is a big concern and described the proposed operation as needing an "incredible amount" of water.
Carol Nixon, another local resident, had a similar view and said water should not be compromised for a foreign-owned business.
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At least one local land owner has taken a firm stance on selling land to the project developers until he has more information.
Yancoal has tried to buy farmer Rick Stettner's land, but he told the company he's not interested.
"When they asked about it, it was a low-ball offer and you have seven days to decide," Stettner said prior to Thursday's meeting. "Without any answers or information on what they were doing with it, we just let [the offer] expire."
Stettner said he doesn't know the company's intentions with the land or whether he'd be able to lease it from the company after the purchase – which he called a big concern for someone looking to grow a farm.
"As a young father — which many of us in the area are — with no information especially, selling land doesn't really fit into the business plan of a farmer trying to expand," he said.
Company says mine will bring benefits to community
Naqvi said he's confident Yancoal will be able to handle the community's environmental concerns and that the mine will be positive for the community.
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Yancoal is holding two other public meetings in the nearby communities of Southey and Strasbourg, on July 29 and 30.
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Saskatchewan POTASH - under attack!
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Saskatchewan POTASH - under attack!
by Oscar » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:24 pm
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Re: POTASH MINING IN SASKATCHEWAN
by Oscar » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:30 pm
ENCANTO: Massive potash mine planned for Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan
[ http://canadians.org/blog/?p=18578 ]
By Brent Patterson, Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
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QUOTE: "On its website Encanto said partnering with a First Nation located on federally regulated land will provide it with a critical advantage because it will reduce permitting and production timelines. …(The company claims they) are required to only deal with two stakeholders (its First Nation partners and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada) for permitting.”"
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The Canadian Press reports on a proposed potash mine that would be constructed in the Muskowekwan First Nation - located about 100 kilometres north of Regina - that would use up to 200,000 square metres of groundwater per year, and include a processing plant and a tailings pond to deal with wastewater.
The news article notes, “The joint proposal is being put forward by Encanto Resources Ltd. and the Muskowekwan First Nation under the name First Potash Ventures. …The proposal says construction could begin between 2014 and 2016 (and) begin operating as early as mid 2017.”
In terms of approvals, “The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency says it must decide if a formal review of the mine is needed and people have until Jan. 3 to comment. …Encanto Potash Corp. CEO James Walchuck said he expects the agency will call for a full environmental assessment and is confident it would meet federal and Saskatchewan government regulatory requirements. He said both levels of government are keen on the project. On its website Encanto said partnering with a First Nation located on federally regulated land will provide it with a critical advantage because it will reduce permitting and production timelines. …(The company claims they) are required to only deal with two stakeholders (its First Nation partners and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada) for permitting.”
The mine would reportedly cost $2.4 billion to build, produce up to 2.8 million tonnes of potash a year for up to 50 years, create up to 1,000 construction and 500 mining jobs, and provide royalties of up to $80 million per year for the Muskowekwan First Nation. A November 2010 Regina Leader Post article reported the Muskowekwan will receive three per cent of the profits from the mine.
More on this soon.
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ENCANTO POTASH CROP
[ http://www.encantopotash.com/english/default.aspx ]
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Encanto Provides Corporate Update
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Press Release: Encanto Potash Corp. – Thu, Sep 27, 2012 8:45 AM EDT
TRADING SYMBOL: TSXV:EPO
VANCOUVER , Sept. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Encanto Potash Corp. ("Encanto" or the "Company") (EPO.V) and (ENCTF) is pleased to release a corporate update on the Muskowekwan potash mine project and the scheduling of an Ochapowace property drilling program.
As released on June 28, 2012 , a preferred site has been selected and approved for the Muskowekwan mine infrastructure location and tailings management area.
Since then, a number of key milestones have been met including:
A preliminary plant layout has been developed for the railway spur line/loop design. This design has been developed in consultation with the proposed rail company.
Cost estimates were obtained for the purchase and rental of rail cars.
Management, engineering consultants and the railway company representatives visited two ports in Vancouver in September.
3D modeling of the compaction plant and load-out area has been completed.
Fluid bed dryers, standard product cooler, conditioning drums and railcar indexer requirements have also been drafted.
The evaporation and crystallization study has commenced.
Main process equipment requests for quotation (RFQ) have begun.
Environmental Assessment, Tailings Management Area, Surface Water Sourcing, Site Selection Assistance studies are ongoing.
Soil and surface water studies continue.
MORE:
[ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/encanto-p ... 00971.html ]
[ http://canadians.org/blog/?p=18578 ]
By Brent Patterson, Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
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QUOTE: "On its website Encanto said partnering with a First Nation located on federally regulated land will provide it with a critical advantage because it will reduce permitting and production timelines. …(The company claims they) are required to only deal with two stakeholders (its First Nation partners and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada) for permitting.”"
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The Canadian Press reports on a proposed potash mine that would be constructed in the Muskowekwan First Nation - located about 100 kilometres north of Regina - that would use up to 200,000 square metres of groundwater per year, and include a processing plant and a tailings pond to deal with wastewater.
The news article notes, “The joint proposal is being put forward by Encanto Resources Ltd. and the Muskowekwan First Nation under the name First Potash Ventures. …The proposal says construction could begin between 2014 and 2016 (and) begin operating as early as mid 2017.”
In terms of approvals, “The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency says it must decide if a formal review of the mine is needed and people have until Jan. 3 to comment. …Encanto Potash Corp. CEO James Walchuck said he expects the agency will call for a full environmental assessment and is confident it would meet federal and Saskatchewan government regulatory requirements. He said both levels of government are keen on the project. On its website Encanto said partnering with a First Nation located on federally regulated land will provide it with a critical advantage because it will reduce permitting and production timelines. …(The company claims they) are required to only deal with two stakeholders (its First Nation partners and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada) for permitting.”
The mine would reportedly cost $2.4 billion to build, produce up to 2.8 million tonnes of potash a year for up to 50 years, create up to 1,000 construction and 500 mining jobs, and provide royalties of up to $80 million per year for the Muskowekwan First Nation. A November 2010 Regina Leader Post article reported the Muskowekwan will receive three per cent of the profits from the mine.
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ENCANTO POTASH CROP
[ http://www.encantopotash.com/english/default.aspx ]
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Encanto Provides Corporate Update
[ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/encanto-p ... 00971.html ]
Press Release: Encanto Potash Corp. – Thu, Sep 27, 2012 8:45 AM EDT
TRADING SYMBOL: TSXV:EPO
VANCOUVER , Sept. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Encanto Potash Corp. ("Encanto" or the "Company") (EPO.V) and (ENCTF) is pleased to release a corporate update on the Muskowekwan potash mine project and the scheduling of an Ochapowace property drilling program.
As released on June 28, 2012 , a preferred site has been selected and approved for the Muskowekwan mine infrastructure location and tailings management area.
Since then, a number of key milestones have been met including:
A preliminary plant layout has been developed for the railway spur line/loop design. This design has been developed in consultation with the proposed rail company.
Cost estimates were obtained for the purchase and rental of rail cars.
Management, engineering consultants and the railway company representatives visited two ports in Vancouver in September.
3D modeling of the compaction plant and load-out area has been completed.
Fluid bed dryers, standard product cooler, conditioning drums and railcar indexer requirements have also been drafted.
The evaporation and crystallization study has commenced.
Main process equipment requests for quotation (RFQ) have begun.
Environmental Assessment, Tailings Management Area, Surface Water Sourcing, Site Selection Assistance studies are ongoing.
Soil and surface water studies continue.
MORE:
[ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/encanto-p ... 00971.html ]
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Re: POTASH MINING IN SASKATCHEWAN
by Oscar » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:32 pm
NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCE PARTNERS: Saskatchewan First Nation partners on potash with investment firm
[ http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article ... tment-firm ]
By The Canadian Press | January 18, 2012
SASKATOON - The Kawacatoose First Nation has formed a joint venture with Native American Resource Partners, sparking hopes for a mine on the First Nation's land in Saskatchewan.
The reserve sits on a rich deposit of potash and Chief Darin Poorman says the community has been approached by 14 different companies in the past couple of years.
John Jurrius, CEO of Native American Resource Partners, says that his company’s investment capital is targeted solely toward First Nations, aboriginal and Inuit interests.
Poorman and Jurrius hope to form a coalition in order to push the mine into a development phase.
Jurrius says that a union of First Nations communities would give them a much larger resource to attract the world market.
Native American Resource Partners is a private equity firm with more than $5.7 billion in assets under management. It has offices in Calgary, Saskatoon and Salt Lake City.
"First Nations in the province have long been resource rich but limited with respect to access to development capital," Poorman said in a news release. "We are excited to have a direct link to a capital provider like NARP."
(CKOM, The Canadian Press)
Note to readers: This is a corrected story. An earlier version said the CEO of Native American Resource Partners was John Burris.
[ http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article ... tment-firm ]
By The Canadian Press | January 18, 2012
SASKATOON - The Kawacatoose First Nation has formed a joint venture with Native American Resource Partners, sparking hopes for a mine on the First Nation's land in Saskatchewan.
The reserve sits on a rich deposit of potash and Chief Darin Poorman says the community has been approached by 14 different companies in the past couple of years.
John Jurrius, CEO of Native American Resource Partners, says that his company’s investment capital is targeted solely toward First Nations, aboriginal and Inuit interests.
Poorman and Jurrius hope to form a coalition in order to push the mine into a development phase.
Jurrius says that a union of First Nations communities would give them a much larger resource to attract the world market.
Native American Resource Partners is a private equity firm with more than $5.7 billion in assets under management. It has offices in Calgary, Saskatoon and Salt Lake City.
"First Nations in the province have long been resource rich but limited with respect to access to development capital," Poorman said in a news release. "We are excited to have a direct link to a capital provider like NARP."
(CKOM, The Canadian Press)
Note to readers: This is a corrected story. An earlier version said the CEO of Native American Resource Partners was John Burris.
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Re: POTASH MINING IN SASKATCHEWAN
by Oscar » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:49 pm
KARNALYTE RESOURCES: 'Solution Mining' Karnalyte Res. - Wynyard, SK
Karnalyte submits Environmental Impact Statement for Wynyard Carnallite Project
----- Original Message -----
From: Elaine Hughes
To: Sask Environmental Society ; Sask EcoNetwork ; Council of Canadians
Cc: The Ecologist Magazine ; SK Watershed Auth. ; SDWF ; Sierra Club Prairie ; Nature Saskatchewan ; Sask. Wildlife Fed. ; Mining Watch.ca ; SK Green Leader - Lau, Victor
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 10:08 AM
Subject: FYI: Karnalyte submits Environmental Impact Statement for Wynyard Carnallite Project
An article in Nov. 16, 2011 issue of the Wadena News "Karnalyte Resources preparing for construction" indicates that a public meeting was held in Wynyard last Wednesday and that construction for a 'solution mining potash mining project' will get under way by April 2012 to be completed November 2013.
It has access to over 85,000 acres of private and crown land for exploration, and company spokesperson, Robert Macgillivray, says "the company has a very 'aggressive schedule" to "become a leading producer of high-quality potash using an established solution mining process".
Their plans for Solution Mining:
[ http://www.karnalyte.com/our-plans/solu ... fault.aspx ]
They're asking that local contractors, and suppliers of services and supplies contact the company ASAP in order to get on the 'list' and thus, "be in line to see an economic spin-off from the carnallite project planned . . . "
From the Karnalyte website, "The EIS (Environmental Impact Study) will be released for public comment by the MOE (Ministry of Environment) once the document has been reviewed and deemed complete. Karnalyte expects this to occur in the first quarter of 2012."
....with the same old questions:
How many millions of (unmetered?) water will this project need, and where will the water come from - other than from the Quill Lakes - in order to produce "625,000 tonnes per year of potash product with expansion to 2.125 million tonnes of potash per year over a five- to six-year period."- using this 'solution mining process'?
How long will local wells and dugouts hold up under this assault before they go dry?
What happens to the contaminated (radioactive??) water from this process?
There's already a huge pipeline from the Quill Lakes to supply water to the BHP Billiton Potash mine at Janzen - and now this?!!!
The Quill Lakes have been designated as a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve:
[ http://www.wetlands.org/RSIS/_COP9Direc ... A023en.pdf ]
Elaine
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Karnalyte submits Environmental Impact Statement for Wynyard Carnallite Project
[ http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/868663/ ... te-project ]
October 31, 2011 4:00 PM
CALGARY, Oct. 31, 2011 /CNW/ - Karnalyte Resources Inc. ("Karnalyte" or the "Corporation") (TSX: KRN) today announced that it has submitted the Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") for its proposed Wynyard Carnallite Project (the "Project") to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment ("MOE"). The EIS was prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, under contract to a subsidiary of Foster Wheeler AG's Global Engineering and Construction Group ("FW"), with the support and participation of FW subcontractors ERCOSPLAN Ingenieurgesellschaft Geotechnik und Bergbau mbH, North Rim Exploration Ltd, ENVIRON EC (Canada), Inc., GeoEngineers, Inc., RPS Energy, Clifton Associates Ltd., Canada North Environmental Services and Glen Veikle, M.A.
"Karnalyte considers strong environmental stewardship as a prime objective in the design, construction and operation of the Wynyard Carnallite Project," said Robin Phinney, President and CEO of Karnalyte. "Submission of the EIS is an important milestone for Karnalyte and we are confident the intensive two year preparation leaves us well positioned to move the Project forward."
The EIS considers the environmental impact of constructing a solution mining facility that will produce 625,000 tonnes of potash per year. The MOE will review the EIS in consideration of granting environmental approval for the Project, which is required under the Saskatchewan Environmental Assessment Act before Karnalyte may proceed with the required licenses, permits and environmental protection measures associated with the construction of its proposed potash facility.
The EIS will be released for public comment by the MOE once the document has been reviewed and deemed complete. Karnalyte expects this to occur in the first quarter of 2012.
About Karnalyte Resources Inc.
Karnalyte is engaged in the business of exploration and development of high quality agricultural and industrial potash and magnesium products. Karnalyte intends to develop and extract a carnallite - sylvite mineral deposit through a known solution mining process at competitive costs and with minimal environmental impact. Using a staged approached to potash plant construction, the Corporation plans to operate a solution mining facility that will initially produce 625,000 tonnes of potash per year, increasing to 2.125 million tonnes of potash per year. Karnalyte owns a 100% interest in Subsurface Permit KP 360A and Subsurface Mineral Lease KLSA-010 located near Wynyard, Saskatchewan, comprising a total of 85,126 acres.
Reader Advisory
This press release contains forward-looking statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning the Corporation's future operations, including the timing and review process of the EIS by the MOE. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Karnalyte, including with respect to the Corporation's future operations. Although Karnalyte believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Karnalyte can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, risks associated with the mining industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date hereof and Karnalyte undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
For further information:
Robin Phinney, President & Chief Executive Officer
Ron Love, Chief Financial Officer & Vice-President Finance
Julius Brinkman, Vice-President Corporate Development
Telephone: (403) 995-6560
E-mail: info@karnalyte.com
Website: www.karnalyte.com
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HUGHES: It’s Always About The Water, Mr. Wall!
Published in the Wadena News on Nov. 23, 2011
Letter to the Editor
RE: Karnalyte Resources preparing for construction – November 16, 2011
While reading this article, one could almost taste the high excitement as Karnalyte Resources Inc. encourages local contractors, business people and property owners to get in line for the goodies offered from their ‘solution mining’ potash project at Wynyard.
But, farmers and residents are always left with important questions when a corporation rolls into town with great tales of ‘economic spin-off’ from their latest scheme.
What about the negative impacts on the water in this huge watershed? Are residents encouraged to get their well water tested before this project begins? How many millions of gallons of (unmetered?) water will this project demand? Where will the water come from - the Quill Lakes?
How long will it take for surrounding aquifers, sloughs, wells and dugouts to dry up under Karnalyte’s ‘aggressive schedule’ to produce "625,000 tonnes per year of potash product with expansion to 2.125 million tonnes of potash per year over a five- to six-year period."? What happens if central Saskatchewan experiences a few dry years?
According to Karnalyte’s website, “ . . . solution mining involves introducing a fluid into the mineral deposit via a drilled well. The carnallite mineral dissolves in this fluid to form a brine solution which is brought back to the surface. The potassium and magnesium minerals are then recovered from the solution and processed.” How is this brine solution treated and stored after it is brought to the surface? Is the correct treatment available if it comes up radioactive???
And, of critical consideration is the fact that the Quill Lakes are designated as a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve, meaning that the Saskatchewan Government is INTERNATIONALLY responsible to protect this precious resting place for hundreds of millions of waterfowl during their migrations.
How will Mr. Wall do that - ensure drinking water for residents, local farmers and their livestock for miles around, keep the potash seekers happy and carry out a proper, arms’ length Environmental Impact Study – all at the same time?
Elaine Hughes
Archerwill, SK
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Karnalyte Resources amends, restates technical report
[ http://www.karnalyte.com/investors/pres ... tent_id=45 ]
CALGARY, March 30, 2012 /CNW/ - Karnalyte Resources Inc. ("Karnalyte" or the "Corporation") (TSX: KRN) today announced that it has filed an "Amended and Restated Reserve and Resource Estimate for the Wynyard Carnallite Project, Subsurface Mineral Permit KP 360A and Subsurface Mineral Lease KLSA 010, Saskatchewan, Canada" effective March 30, 2012 (the "Amended and Restated Technical Report"). As previously announced, Karnalyte received comments from the securities commissions on its previously filed technical report entitled "Reserve and Resources Estimate for the Wynyard Carnallite Project, Subsurface Mineral Permit KP 360A and Subsurface Mineral Lease KLSA 010, Saskatchewan, Canada" effective October 21, 2011 (the "Original Technical Report"). Over the past few months Karnalyte has responded to the comments of the securities commissions and as a result Karnalyte is filing the Amended and Restated Technical Report.
MORE:
[ http://www.karnalyte.com/investors/pres ... tent_id=45 ]
Karnalyte submits Environmental Impact Statement for Wynyard Carnallite Project
----- Original Message -----
From: Elaine Hughes
To: Sask Environmental Society ; Sask EcoNetwork ; Council of Canadians
Cc: The Ecologist Magazine ; SK Watershed Auth. ; SDWF ; Sierra Club Prairie ; Nature Saskatchewan ; Sask. Wildlife Fed. ; Mining Watch.ca ; SK Green Leader - Lau, Victor
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 10:08 AM
Subject: FYI: Karnalyte submits Environmental Impact Statement for Wynyard Carnallite Project
An article in Nov. 16, 2011 issue of the Wadena News "Karnalyte Resources preparing for construction" indicates that a public meeting was held in Wynyard last Wednesday and that construction for a 'solution mining potash mining project' will get under way by April 2012 to be completed November 2013.
It has access to over 85,000 acres of private and crown land for exploration, and company spokesperson, Robert Macgillivray, says "the company has a very 'aggressive schedule" to "become a leading producer of high-quality potash using an established solution mining process".
Their plans for Solution Mining:
[ http://www.karnalyte.com/our-plans/solu ... fault.aspx ]
They're asking that local contractors, and suppliers of services and supplies contact the company ASAP in order to get on the 'list' and thus, "be in line to see an economic spin-off from the carnallite project planned . . . "
From the Karnalyte website, "The EIS (Environmental Impact Study) will be released for public comment by the MOE (Ministry of Environment) once the document has been reviewed and deemed complete. Karnalyte expects this to occur in the first quarter of 2012."
....with the same old questions:
How many millions of (unmetered?) water will this project need, and where will the water come from - other than from the Quill Lakes - in order to produce "625,000 tonnes per year of potash product with expansion to 2.125 million tonnes of potash per year over a five- to six-year period."- using this 'solution mining process'?
How long will local wells and dugouts hold up under this assault before they go dry?
What happens to the contaminated (radioactive??) water from this process?
There's already a huge pipeline from the Quill Lakes to supply water to the BHP Billiton Potash mine at Janzen - and now this?!!!
The Quill Lakes have been designated as a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve:
[ http://www.wetlands.org/RSIS/_COP9Direc ... A023en.pdf ]
Elaine
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Karnalyte submits Environmental Impact Statement for Wynyard Carnallite Project
[ http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/868663/ ... te-project ]
October 31, 2011 4:00 PM
CALGARY, Oct. 31, 2011 /CNW/ - Karnalyte Resources Inc. ("Karnalyte" or the "Corporation") (TSX: KRN) today announced that it has submitted the Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") for its proposed Wynyard Carnallite Project (the "Project") to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment ("MOE"). The EIS was prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited, under contract to a subsidiary of Foster Wheeler AG's Global Engineering and Construction Group ("FW"), with the support and participation of FW subcontractors ERCOSPLAN Ingenieurgesellschaft Geotechnik und Bergbau mbH, North Rim Exploration Ltd, ENVIRON EC (Canada), Inc., GeoEngineers, Inc., RPS Energy, Clifton Associates Ltd., Canada North Environmental Services and Glen Veikle, M.A.
"Karnalyte considers strong environmental stewardship as a prime objective in the design, construction and operation of the Wynyard Carnallite Project," said Robin Phinney, President and CEO of Karnalyte. "Submission of the EIS is an important milestone for Karnalyte and we are confident the intensive two year preparation leaves us well positioned to move the Project forward."
The EIS considers the environmental impact of constructing a solution mining facility that will produce 625,000 tonnes of potash per year. The MOE will review the EIS in consideration of granting environmental approval for the Project, which is required under the Saskatchewan Environmental Assessment Act before Karnalyte may proceed with the required licenses, permits and environmental protection measures associated with the construction of its proposed potash facility.
The EIS will be released for public comment by the MOE once the document has been reviewed and deemed complete. Karnalyte expects this to occur in the first quarter of 2012.
About Karnalyte Resources Inc.
Karnalyte is engaged in the business of exploration and development of high quality agricultural and industrial potash and magnesium products. Karnalyte intends to develop and extract a carnallite - sylvite mineral deposit through a known solution mining process at competitive costs and with minimal environmental impact. Using a staged approached to potash plant construction, the Corporation plans to operate a solution mining facility that will initially produce 625,000 tonnes of potash per year, increasing to 2.125 million tonnes of potash per year. Karnalyte owns a 100% interest in Subsurface Permit KP 360A and Subsurface Mineral Lease KLSA-010 located near Wynyard, Saskatchewan, comprising a total of 85,126 acres.
Reader Advisory
This press release contains forward-looking statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning the Corporation's future operations, including the timing and review process of the EIS by the MOE. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Karnalyte, including with respect to the Corporation's future operations. Although Karnalyte believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Karnalyte can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, risks associated with the mining industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date hereof and Karnalyte undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
For further information:
Robin Phinney, President & Chief Executive Officer
Ron Love, Chief Financial Officer & Vice-President Finance
Julius Brinkman, Vice-President Corporate Development
Telephone: (403) 995-6560
E-mail: info@karnalyte.com
Website: www.karnalyte.com
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HUGHES: It’s Always About The Water, Mr. Wall!
Published in the Wadena News on Nov. 23, 2011
Letter to the Editor
RE: Karnalyte Resources preparing for construction – November 16, 2011
While reading this article, one could almost taste the high excitement as Karnalyte Resources Inc. encourages local contractors, business people and property owners to get in line for the goodies offered from their ‘solution mining’ potash project at Wynyard.
But, farmers and residents are always left with important questions when a corporation rolls into town with great tales of ‘economic spin-off’ from their latest scheme.
What about the negative impacts on the water in this huge watershed? Are residents encouraged to get their well water tested before this project begins? How many millions of gallons of (unmetered?) water will this project demand? Where will the water come from - the Quill Lakes?
How long will it take for surrounding aquifers, sloughs, wells and dugouts to dry up under Karnalyte’s ‘aggressive schedule’ to produce "625,000 tonnes per year of potash product with expansion to 2.125 million tonnes of potash per year over a five- to six-year period."? What happens if central Saskatchewan experiences a few dry years?
According to Karnalyte’s website, “ . . . solution mining involves introducing a fluid into the mineral deposit via a drilled well. The carnallite mineral dissolves in this fluid to form a brine solution which is brought back to the surface. The potassium and magnesium minerals are then recovered from the solution and processed.” How is this brine solution treated and stored after it is brought to the surface? Is the correct treatment available if it comes up radioactive???
And, of critical consideration is the fact that the Quill Lakes are designated as a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve, meaning that the Saskatchewan Government is INTERNATIONALLY responsible to protect this precious resting place for hundreds of millions of waterfowl during their migrations.
How will Mr. Wall do that - ensure drinking water for residents, local farmers and their livestock for miles around, keep the potash seekers happy and carry out a proper, arms’ length Environmental Impact Study – all at the same time?
Elaine Hughes
Archerwill, SK
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Karnalyte Resources amends, restates technical report
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CALGARY, March 30, 2012 /CNW/ - Karnalyte Resources Inc. ("Karnalyte" or the "Corporation") (TSX: KRN) today announced that it has filed an "Amended and Restated Reserve and Resource Estimate for the Wynyard Carnallite Project, Subsurface Mineral Permit KP 360A and Subsurface Mineral Lease KLSA 010, Saskatchewan, Canada" effective March 30, 2012 (the "Amended and Restated Technical Report"). As previously announced, Karnalyte received comments from the securities commissions on its previously filed technical report entitled "Reserve and Resources Estimate for the Wynyard Carnallite Project, Subsurface Mineral Permit KP 360A and Subsurface Mineral Lease KLSA 010, Saskatchewan, Canada" effective October 21, 2011 (the "Original Technical Report"). Over the past few months Karnalyte has responded to the comments of the securities commissions and as a result Karnalyte is filing the Amended and Restated Technical Report.
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Re: POTASH MINING IN SASKATCHEWAN
by Oscar » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:56 pm
VALE: Solution Potash Mining - Kronau
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06 October 2011 by Alex Feytis
Brazilian mining giant targets 2013 start construction of 2.9m. tpa potash mine
Keywords: Vale, potash, Saskatchewan, fertiliser
Vale SA could start building a new potash mine in Saskatchewan province, Canada, in 2013, if the Brazilian company gets approval from its board, according to a local press report.
The $3bn project would be developed between White City and Kronau, Saskatchewan-based daily newspaper Global Regina reported, quoting Vale’s project manager Will Longworth at an information session on the...
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Mining company Vale plans to build a potash mine near Kronau which will use billions of litres of water from Katepwa Lake.
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Vale may sell potash assets in Saskatchewan
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Rachelle Younglai and Niall McGee, The Globe and Mail 7:26 AM, E.T. | May 28, 2015
Energy & Resources
Tags: potash, Saskatchewan, Vale
As Brazil’s Vale SA figures out what to do with its fertilizer business, the mining giant is thought to be testing the waters on a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
In addition to potash mines in South America, the Brazilian mining company owns a big potash development project and slew of fertilizer concessions in Saskatchewan, the world’s biggest producer of potash – a crop nutrient.
“There has been a lot of chatter that Vale is possibly considering selling their fertilizer business. If you are preparing your assets for sale, you want to increase the value of your portfolio,” said Joel Jackson, an analyst with Bank of Montreal.
Vale, the world’s biggest iron ore supplier and a major producer of other metals, is under pressure to sell assets amid a nearly $20-billion (U.S.) expansion of its iron ore complex in Brazil. People familiar with the matter said it has been trying to gauge how much its fertilizer business could fetch.
The unit accounts for about 6 per cent of Vale’s revenue from operations. Asked whether Vale is considering selling its potash assets, a spokeswoman for the company said it previously announced it was looking for strategic partners for potash and phosphate projects.
The outlook for the crop nutrient is murky, with new potash production coming onto the market and the dominant North American and Russian fertilizer players no longer able to influence prices the way they used to. Vale and its rival BHP Billiton Ltd. appear unsure about how to proceed with their respective potash development projects in Saskatchewan; neither has given a clear signal if and when they will go ahead.
Vale is still studying whether it would be economical to build its mine, called Kronau, after the nearby town. BHP has been vague on when it might build its Jansen mine, even though it has committed $3.8-billion to sink shafts into the earth – in preparation for the mine.
If developed, both projects have the potential to upend the potash market, which has long been controlled by three North American producers and, until 2013, a Russian-Belarus potash cartel. BHP’s Jansen would be the biggest potash mine in the world and Vale’s Kronau would be a medium-sized producer. The mines would be an economic boon to Saskatchewan. Though their potash output could further depress prices, which took a hit in 2013 when Russia’s Uralkali killed the Russian-Belarus cartel.
Vale and BHP would be competing with Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., the world’s biggest fertilizer producer. The Saskatoon-based company operates five of the 10 mines in the province and is expanding one of its mines there.
A Vale spokeswoman said the board of directors has not made a decision on whether to proceed with the mine. But the flurry of activity around Kronau has led some to believe that Vale is getting ready to advance the project, even if it may eventually attract a buyer.
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06 October 2011 by Alex Feytis
Brazilian mining giant targets 2013 start construction of 2.9m. tpa potash mine
Keywords: Vale, potash, Saskatchewan, fertiliser
Vale SA could start building a new potash mine in Saskatchewan province, Canada, in 2013, if the Brazilian company gets approval from its board, according to a local press report.
The $3bn project would be developed between White City and Kronau, Saskatchewan-based daily newspaper Global Regina reported, quoting Vale’s project manager Will Longworth at an information session on the...
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Mining company Vale plans to build a potash mine near Kronau which will use billions of litres of water from Katepwa Lake.
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Vale may sell potash assets in Saskatchewan
[ http://www.bnn.ca/News/2015/5/28/Vale-m ... hewan.aspx ]
Rachelle Younglai and Niall McGee, The Globe and Mail 7:26 AM, E.T. | May 28, 2015
Energy & Resources
Tags: potash, Saskatchewan, Vale
As Brazil’s Vale SA figures out what to do with its fertilizer business, the mining giant is thought to be testing the waters on a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
In addition to potash mines in South America, the Brazilian mining company owns a big potash development project and slew of fertilizer concessions in Saskatchewan, the world’s biggest producer of potash – a crop nutrient.
“There has been a lot of chatter that Vale is possibly considering selling their fertilizer business. If you are preparing your assets for sale, you want to increase the value of your portfolio,” said Joel Jackson, an analyst with Bank of Montreal.
Vale, the world’s biggest iron ore supplier and a major producer of other metals, is under pressure to sell assets amid a nearly $20-billion (U.S.) expansion of its iron ore complex in Brazil. People familiar with the matter said it has been trying to gauge how much its fertilizer business could fetch.
The unit accounts for about 6 per cent of Vale’s revenue from operations. Asked whether Vale is considering selling its potash assets, a spokeswoman for the company said it previously announced it was looking for strategic partners for potash and phosphate projects.
The outlook for the crop nutrient is murky, with new potash production coming onto the market and the dominant North American and Russian fertilizer players no longer able to influence prices the way they used to. Vale and its rival BHP Billiton Ltd. appear unsure about how to proceed with their respective potash development projects in Saskatchewan; neither has given a clear signal if and when they will go ahead.
Vale is still studying whether it would be economical to build its mine, called Kronau, after the nearby town. BHP has been vague on when it might build its Jansen mine, even though it has committed $3.8-billion to sink shafts into the earth – in preparation for the mine.
If developed, both projects have the potential to upend the potash market, which has long been controlled by three North American producers and, until 2013, a Russian-Belarus potash cartel. BHP’s Jansen would be the biggest potash mine in the world and Vale’s Kronau would be a medium-sized producer. The mines would be an economic boon to Saskatchewan. Though their potash output could further depress prices, which took a hit in 2013 when Russia’s Uralkali killed the Russian-Belarus cartel.
Vale and BHP would be competing with Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., the world’s biggest fertilizer producer. The Saskatoon-based company operates five of the 10 mines in the province and is expanding one of its mines there.
A Vale spokeswoman said the board of directors has not made a decision on whether to proceed with the mine. But the flurry of activity around Kronau has led some to believe that Vale is getting ready to advance the project, even if it may eventually attract a buyer.
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Re: POTASH MINING IN SASKATCHEWAN
by Oscar » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:58 pm
BHP BILLITON: SK Potash not the only goal...
Backgrounder on BHP Billiton - from BHP Billiton Watch
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Backgrounder on BHP Billiton - from BHP Billiton Watch
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