BHP Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BHP, has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Jansen Potash Mine by signing transportation agreements with Canada's two national rail carriers, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). These agreements will facilitate the movement of potash from the Jansen site to Westshore Terminals in Vancouver, where it will be exported to global markets.
Dual Rail Access Enhances Supply Chain Reliability
The Jansen mine will benefit from dual rail access via the Jansen Access Spur, which connects to both CN and CPKC mainlines. This dual-access model is designed to improve supply chain reliability and offer flexibility in delivering product to customers worldwide. By linking Jansen to port infrastructure in Vancouver, the agreements reinforce Canada's position as a leading global supplier of potash.
Contract Details and Production Timeline
Under the agreements, both CN and CPKC will operate unit trains between Jansen and Westshore Terminals. The initial term of the contracts is approximately four years, supporting Jansen Stage 1 production. Future arrangements will be aligned with the next phase of the project. The Jansen Potash Mine is currently under construction in Saskatchewan and is expected to begin production in mid-2027.
“This is an exciting step forward as we prepare Jansen for first production,” said Karina Gistelinck, Asset President Potash at 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.”
Janet Drysdale, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at CN, commented: “The Jansen Potash Mine project represents a generational investment in Saskatchewan and a significant opportunity for Canada’s export economy. CN is proud to partner with BHP on this important initiative and to support the safe, reliable movement of potash from Jansen to global markets. We look forward to working closely with BHP as production ramps up and new supply chains are established to serve customers around the world.”
Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO, added: “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with BHP as they expand into the potash market. Leveraging our position as the premiere shipper of potash in North America, we look forward to providing our industry-leading service to BHP, helping to drive innovation and reliability across the potash supply chain.”
About BHP
BHP is a global resources company with its Canadian operational headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and global exploration headquarters in Toronto. The company employs approximately 90,000 people worldwide, working in locations across Canada, Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Americas. BHP produces commodities essential for global decarbonization, economic development, and food security, including copper, iron ore, steelmaking coal, and is developing the Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, Canada.
