Project Update - Fall 2021

CanPacific Potash Inc. (CanPacific Potash) is moving forward with the development of a test cavern in order to trial potash mining efficiencies for the proposed Project Albany.

The test facility will have a footprint of approximately 150 m x 150 m and include two production wells, a groundwater well, a deep disposal well, above ground pipelines, brine and water tanks, a salt bin, pumps, a transformer, and modular trailers. No brine or potash will be stored in ponds on the surface. No potash will be made as a saleable product. The pilot project will be decommissioned upon completion and the area rehabilitated to its original agricultural use.

CanPacific Potash is committed to upholding the highest environmental standards and building sustainable futures for the communities where we operate. We recognize that in progressing this project, we must listen to and respect the views of all stakeholders. The project has received the necessary permits required to construct and operate the test facility including the following approvals:

•             Development Permit, water well SE 24-14-15 W2

•             Water Rights License / Approval to Operate (water works)

•             Development Permit, potash testing facility

•             Heritage Clearance, SE 24-14-15 W2M

•             Ministerial approval under Section 16 of The Environmental Assessment Act

•             Approval to Construct

•             Approval to Operate

•             Disposal well permit

Project Albany

Project Albany is a proposed solution potash mine in southern Saskatchewan located in CanPacific Potash’s KL 262 potash lease. Project Albany is located approximately 50 km southeast of Regina near the Town of Francis and the Village of Sedley Saskatchewan in the rural municipalities (RM) of Francis No. 127 and Lajord No. 128. Project Albany would produce approximately 3.25 million tonnes of potash per year and would have significant short- and long-term benefits for the local and regional economy including: the creation of jobs, purchase of supplies and services, payment of taxes during construction, operation and decommissioning, as well as royalty payments to the Province of Saskatchewan over an estimated 70-year period.

Public Engagement is a process that involves the public in various forms of problem solving, decision making, opportunity identification, and the collection of community input to make sustainable decisions.  CanPacific Potash and SNC-Lavalin Inc. (SNC-Lavalin) are firm believers in public engagement and pride themselves in building long lasting community relationships.