Montreal-based CN, a company providing rail network and related transportation services, and BHP, an Australian mining company, recently entered into a transportation agreement to support the movement of potash from the Jansen Potash Mine in Saskatchewan to export terminals on Canada’s West coast.
Potash is used in fertilizers, and the Jansen Potash Mine is expected to play an important role in global food production for decades. The agreement supports the initial production phase of the project, one of the largest infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan’s history, and connects Canadian resource producers to international markets.
The agreement is part of CN’s commitment to supporting sustainable economic growth across the Prairies and throughout North America.
“Jansen is the most significant investment in Saskatchewan and a transformative project for North America’s agricultural supply chain,” Janet Drysdale, CN executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, said. “CN is proud to partner with BHP and help connect Canadian potash producers to customers around the world. With our network and transportation solution expertise, we will provide reliable and sustainable service supporting the global food production supply chain and strengthen Canada’s position as a leading exporter of critical resources.”
CN’s nearly 20,000-mile rail network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast.