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Worker Killed in 'Fall of Ground' at Mosaic's K3 Esterhazy Potash Mine as Operations Halted

Regulators opened an inquiry following Mosaic's pause in operations at its flagship Esterhazy K3 mine.

Overview

  • The collapse occurred early Monday at the underground K3 site in Esterhazy, about 90 kilometres southeast of Yorkton.
  • Mosaic’s emergency response team was activated, the mine was secured, and all mining activity was temporarily halted.
  • No other injuries were reported, and the company has not released the worker’s name at the family’s request.
  • A full investigation is underway with regulatory authorities, with no details yet on the cause, damage, or exact location underground.
  • The K3 operation, completed in 2022, is part of Mosaic’s Esterhazy potash complex, and support services are being offered to employees.