At the time, the mine project was touted as the largest potash mine in the world and located 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon. "This is truly a monumental decision," said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. WATCH | Premier Moe lauds massive BHP potash deal Sask. premier lauds massive BHP potash deal 0:45 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says BHP's new $7.5-billion potash mine east of Saskatoon will be the province's largest private economic investment. "The Saskatchewan potash [basin] is without a doubt the largest and we believe the highest quality of the deposits," he said.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2021 12:38 UTC