BHP Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP, has signed rail transportation agreements with Canada’s two national rail carriers, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), marking a significant milestone in the development of the Jansen potash mine in east-central Saskatchewan.
Under the agreements, both CN and CPKC will operate unit trains between Jansen and Westshore Terminals in Vancouver. The initial term of the contracts is four years, supporting Jansen Stage 1 production, with future arrangements to be aligned with the next phase of the project.
“This is an exciting step forward as we prepare Jansen for first production,” said Karina Gistelinck, asset president – Potash, BHP. “Securing rail transportation with both CN and CPKC strengthens the reliability of our supply chain and ensures we are well positioned to deliver Saskatchewan potash to global customers. These partnerships with CN and CPKC represent the beginning of long-term relationships and we look forward to working together to bring Canadian potash to markets around the world.”
Jansen will benefit from dual rail access via the Jansen Access Spur, enabling connectivity to both CN and CPKC mainlines. This dual-access model is designed to enhance supply chain reliability and provide flexibility in delivering product to customers around the world.
Production at Jansen is expected to begin in mid-2027. Once fully ramped up, Jansen will become one of the world’s largest potash mines, producing approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum.
Source: BHP