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Allan Mine
Allan, SK
Kieran Lynch
Huaizhe Li
Chinguun Jericho
Menglong Xu
Adolfo Lopez
MINE 501B - Feb 2016
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www.saskatoon.climatemps.com
Potash
www.vulcanminerals.ca
lushburyfertilizer.com
alliedgroup.pk
www.indiamart.com
www.petandgarden.com.au
Source: PotashCorp
POTASH
www.karnalyte.com
Source: The World Potash Industry: Past, Present and Future" (PDF). New Orleans, LA: 50th Anniversary
Meeting The Fertilizer Industry Round Table. 2000.
Source: http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/subcommittees/emr/usgsweb/photogallery
Potash fertilizers:
1. Murite of Potash (MOP)
2. Sulfate of Potsh (SOP)
3. Potassium Magnesium Sulfaate
4. Potassium Nitrate
Source: PotashCorp
A significant portion of the reserves are found in the Prairie Evaporite Deposit in SK
the vast deposit lies diagonally, gently sloping southerly from a 1,000 metre depth from
Saskatoon to 3,000 metres depth in Northeastern Montana and North Dakota
Source: PotashCorp
Products
Raw potash is processed at the on-site mill to determine the grade and usage:
-Producing granular and standard potash to be used in fertilizer
-Producing Industrial grade potash for the manufacture of industrial products
Nameplate
Capacity
4.0
Operational
Capability
2015
3.2
Operational
Capability
2014
2.5
Production
2014
2013
2012
2.47
1.18
1.17
Source: PotashCorp.com
Mine Flowsheet
Mine Type
Mine Depth (m)
Conventional Underground
1040
144 ( 1968-2112 )
Long room and Pillar
Froth Flotation
1.6 Mt/year
2.7 Mt/year
Conventional Underground
Top size:
1,500 mm
Jaw Crusher
Top size:
150 ~ 200 mm
Mining Method
Mining Equipment
Allan Potash mine is
equipped with 6 tworotor continuous boring
machines, which can
produce more than 600
tonnes per hour.
Mineral Processing
Dry crushing
Saturated brine
Flocculant
1. Chemical composition
Fertilizer grade potash: 60%
2. Size distribution
The coarser, the better
Saturated brine
Denver DR-type flotation cells
Amines are the most used collector
Blinders are used to reduced
collector consumption
4 to 5 % moisture
14 mesh
hydrocyclone
Financial
Overview 2015
Challenging Conditions
Currency weakness | Cautious buying
patterns
Year
Gross
Margins
(Yearly)
Average
Realized
Potash Price
2014
$1.4bn
$284
2015
$1.3bn
Potash Market Outlook
$238
Environmental
Air
Water
Land
Social value
Air quality:
Dust;
Exhaust gases such as carbon dioxide
(CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen
oxides (NOx), and sulfur oxides (SOx);
Volatile organic compounds (VOC's) from
fueling and workshop activities;
Methane released from some geological
strata.
Water quality:
The erosion of fines from disturbed
ground;
The release or leakage of brines;
The weathering of overburden
contaminants, which may then be
leached;
The release of slurry brines and
contaminants into process water.
Carbon Emissions
Objectives of Carbon Emissions
Comply with current and future regulatory requirements;
Protecting the companys reputation ;
Identifying revenue-generating opportunities in the emerging
regulatory framework.
Elements of Carbon Emissions Strategy
Carbon Management
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction
Task Force Participation
Biodiversity
2013
Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Award for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety
and Security Performance PotashCorp Lima
Ottawa River Coalition Outstanding Watershed Partner PotashCorp Lima
2012
2010
Union Pacific Pinnacle Award PotashCorp Weeping Waters;White Springs; PCS Sales
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Transportation Safety Award PotashCorp Joplin
Social Responsibility
Donations to food bank of Saskatoon
Potashcorp Playland Park
Several scholarship programs
From: http://globalnews.ca/news
From: http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/
Aboriginal development
Cooperation with Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC)
Indigenous Peoples Industry Partnership Program
From: http://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/
From: http://nationtalk.ca/
Job Opportunities
Engineer-in-training program
Co-op and internships
Job posting on third party
Online application
Job Alert Subscription
Preference on hiring
Local work force
Former holders of internships and co-op
Driving permit in Canada and USA
Engineer-in-training program
Tailored for newly graduates
Work at different mines and departments
Development of well-rounded engineers
CHALLENGES
http://icpotash.com/
PotashCorp, SK (Saskatoon)
Mine Life through 2112
Financial Results
Ancient sea deposits about 1100 m deep
/Conventional shaft mining by room and pillar
Crushing, flotation, drying and compaction
Favorable chances for Coop position
Connected with the community massive
reserves with over 100 years to come