(Saskatoon) – K+S Potash Canada (K+S) and Bantrel are pleased to announce their Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) partnership to deliver on K+S’s growth plan for the sustained production increase, or Ramp-Up program, at Bethune mine. An Integrated Program Management Team is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that oversees and manages all phases of a project from inception to completion. 

In May 2022, K+S announced a long-term growth plan to continuously increase production capacity at Bethune mine over the course of the next couple decades, with a target of 4 million tonnes of potash production per year. The third-party partner Bantrel is providing Integrated Program Management Services to support this growth.

Darren Curran (left), President & CEO, Bantrel Co., and Sam Farris (right), President, K+S Potash Canada, at Bethune mine.

“Growing production at Bethune mine is incredibly important to the future of our business, and this partnership marks a significant step forward in our Ramp-Up program,” said Sam Farris, President, K+S Potash Canada. “Increased production will significantly improve the efficiency of our Bethune mine operations and our resource usage, ensuring we have a long future operating in Saskatchewan. Bantrel will undoubtedly be a key partner in this success.” 

Bantrel is an engineering, procurement, construction, and construction management (EPCM) services company that has executed some of the largest and most challenging industrial projects across Canada. The partnership with K+S will utilize the company’s Saskatchewan-based engineering, procurement and construction expertise, and provide an opportunity to showcase one of its core values: “Deliver as Promised.” 

“We are thrilled to partner with K+S in the growth of their Bethune mine,” said Darren Curran, President and CEO, Bantrel. “Our teams, supported with K+S operational excellence and Bantrel major project expertise, are well-positioned for the successful delivery of the Bethune Ramp-Up program.” 

K+S and Bantrel view the partnership as an opportunity for mutual growth and success, achieved through the talent, behaviours and culture that the companies intend to build together as part of their integrated team.  

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.

About Bantrel 

Bantrel is an engineering, procurement, construction and construction management (EPCM) services company. As a widely respected EPC provider Bantrel has executed some of the largest and most challenging industrial projects across Canada. After over 40 years we continue to grow, Building Canada’s Future. 

Our talented team is made up of engineers, designers, project managers, supply chain personnel, construction tradespeople, and professional staff. We engineer, design, and deliver projects that are improving the wellbeing of our communities, resources, and infrastructure.  

Your Contact Persons 

Sydney Gossard 
Manager, Communications  
K+S Potash Canada 
1-306-270-9148 
Sydney.Gossard@ks-potashcanada.com

Adam MacKay 
Vice President, Client Solutions 
Bantrel Co. 
1-403-471-4418
MacKayA@bantrel.com