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Our HistoryOur history tells the story of dedicated employees with a drive and passion for innovation and excellence. For the past 50 years, Mosaic has been an integral part of the fabric of Saskatchewan. Formed in 2004, The Mosaic Company is a recognized innovator in our field; this status owes much to the combined strengths of the crop nutrition business of Cargill, Inc. and IMC Global Inc., our legacy companies. |
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1962Saskatchewan celebrates the first potash producing underground mine, owned by IMC Global in Esterhazy – K1, after hitting potash on June 8. |
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1964Kalium builds the first solution mine in Belle Plaine, SK, near Moose Jaw. |
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1967Development of a second underground mine, K2, in Esterhazy, SK begins. |
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1969Central Canada underground mine in Colonsay SK, near Saskatoon, was built. |
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2004The crop nutrition business of Cargill, Inc. and IMC Global form a new crop nutrition company, The Mosaic Company. |
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2009Plans are announced for a new underground mine in Esterhazy (K3) |
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2011Shaft sinking begins at K3. Watch more here. |
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2012Celebrate 50-years of mining in Esterhazy (Video: https://youtu.be/6ssTFja-rFY) |
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2017Potash is reached at K3 |
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2018NEXT 50 with the hitting potash milestone |
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2018Completed the acquisition of Vale Fertilizantes |
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2019Celebrated the completion of the overland conveyor from Esterhazy K3 to K2 |
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We are proud of our story and the rich history that grew our business in Saskatchewan to where it is today. The completion of K3, Mosaic’s newest underground mine in Esterhazy, signifies our commitment to the long-term sustainability of our operations and the vision we have for the future of Mosaic in Saskatchewan. K3 is expected to be the largest, most competitive underground potash mine in the world. Learn more |