Jansen potash project
Located in Saskatchewan, Canada, production at Jansen is expected to begin in late 2026. Once fully ramped up, Jansen will become one of the world's largest potash mines, producing approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa).
Positioned for growth
Addressing global demand
Opportunity to expand
Potash is an essential resource
The Jansen mine will produce potash
As the world’s population rises, access to arable land decreases and diets improve, potash is essential for more sustainable farming. At a time when fertilisers enriched by potash are critical for food security, BHP is well positioned to become one of the leading potash producers in the world.
About Jansen
Our CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximise sustainability. The Jansen site, of which we own 100 per cent, is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon. For potash, a new commodity for BHP, Jansen is key to our long-term growth ambitions.
Committed to Saskatchewan
BHP is committed to contributing to a strong and sustainable Saskatchewan by leveraging the province's strengths in the economy, talent and expertise. We are proud to be an active member of the local community and have contributed over CAD$50 million since 2015 to support initiatives in the province, including through Opportunities Agreements with six First Nations communities.
Jansen at a glance
Our Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada has the potential to become one of the world's largest potash mines, providing a rich source of potassium to create nutrient-rich soils capable of maximising food production.Once fully ramped up, it is expected to generate approximately 8.5 million tonnes of potash every year, with long-term growth plans for future expansions.
Careers at Jansen
We are building an operational workforce that reflects the communities we’re part of. This includes maintaining a gender balanced2 workforce and achieving our target of 20 per cent Indigenous employee participation at Jansen by FY2026.
Visit our careers website to explore career opportunities with Potash in Canada.
Visit our project website to explore contract opportunities for Jansen.
Apprenticeship training
BHP in collaboration with its partners is offering Pre-Apprenticeship Training.
These programs provide Indigenous people and women with employment readiness skills, an introduction to trades, and prepares individuals for work in the mining industry.
All participants are paid a wage and are provided opportunities to receive safety tickets. Employment readiness training focuses on specific industry trades that include:
- Electrical
- Instrumentation and Control Technician
- Industrial Mechanics / Millwrights
- Heady-duty Equipment Technician
With respect and gratitude, we operate in Treaty 4, 6, 19 territory and on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Coast Salish peoples and the homeland of the Métis.
Footnotes:
1 Compared to the average potash mine in Saskatchewan
2 We define gender balance as a minimum 40 per cent women and 40 per cent men in line with the definitions used by entities such as the International Labour Organisation and HESTA
