Bethune, Saskatchewan – K+S Potash Canada (K+S) has chosen Worley and Graham Construction as preferred construction partners for some of the first major scopes in the company’s Ramp-Up Program.
“Choosing these partners allows us to proceed with the development of multi-use agreements and work packages for the upcoming construction scope,” says Anthony Clark, the Director of the Ramp-Up Program at K+S Potash Canada. “Worley and Graham bring strong technical capability and construction experience that will support our long-term growth plans and continued investment in Saskatchewan.”
Ramp-Up is part of K+S’s long-term vision to nearly double the current potash production at Bethune mine to 4 million tonnes per year. The program focuses on a series of projects to deliver steady production growth and supporting site infrastructure over the course of several years.
Worley will be working on structural steel supply and install, and construction of the mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation (MPEI) scopes for a Compaction facility expansion, the largest individual project in the Ramp-Up Program scope.
Graham was awarded the civil earthworks and concrete scope and the MPEI scopes for a Cooling Pond Pumphouse project that will support increased secondary mining capacity essential to growth. Graham is also working on Compaction concrete and piling scopes, which began earlier this month.
Both companies were selected through a competitive early contractor involvement process, which included evaluating not only safety performance and technical knowhow, but also each organization’s commitments to Indigenous inclusion.
“Indigenous inclusion is important to K+S, and an area where we are continuously seeking to improve,” says Clark. “As the Ramp-Up Program advances, we will work with local Indigenous communities to co-develop strategies that create meaningful employment opportunities and support Indigenous-owned and partnered businesses
within our supply chain. These two construction partners share our commitment to Indigenous inclusion, and we look forward to building something great together.”
The combined scopes are valued at more than $100M CAD and both contractors are expected to continue activity on site into 2028.
About K+S
We make an important contribution to society: We enable farmers securing the world’s food supply. Our products keep numerous industries running. We enrich consumers’ daily lives and ensure safety in winter. With around 11,000 employees, production sites on two continents, and a global distribution network, we are a reliable partner for our customers. At the same time, we are realigning ourselves: We are focusing even more strongly than before on fertilizers and specialties. We are becoming leaner, more cost-efficient, more digital, and more performance-oriented. On a solid financial basis, we are tapping into new markets and business models. We are committed to our responsibility towards society and the environment in all regions in which we operate.
About K+S Potash Canada
K+S Potash Canada is part of the K+S Group, a German-based company that has been mining and processing potash and salt for over 125 years. At our Bethune solution potash mine near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, K+S Potash Canada extracts potash crude salt which is further processed into two types of potassium chloride (MOP) product. Our products are used primarily as natural fertilizers for agriculture.
Bethune is the first greenfield potash mine in the province in more than 40 years and enables K+S to produce high quality potash for generations to come. With this facility, K+S can more easily reach the markets in Asia, as well as North and South America, and is well-equipped for expansion of total capacity as markets grow.
