Saskatoon

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).

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.

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.

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.
CAD$14b Investment in Jansen
∼CAD$1bin contract opportunities for local and Indigenous businesses
∼5,500workforce opportunities during construction
∼900full-time roles at BHP
∼50 per cent less operational (Scopes 1 and 2) greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of product1
∼60 per centless fresh water consumed1
people

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.

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

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