Did you know 88 percent of Mosaic co-ops go on to accept full-time roles with the company? In honor of National Intern Day on July 25, we want to introduce you to some of our current co-ops from Mosaic Student Programs, including two former co-ops who went on to become full-time employees!  

As part of our noble mission to help the world grow the food it needs, our co-ops learn about our safety culture beginning on day one. We educate them on our safety protocols, equip them with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and provide hands-on training. From engineering to accounting, we’re proud to offer opportunities to the next generation of leaders who will continue our mission to help the world grow the food it needs. Learn more about them below:

Heti Dushyant Bhatt  
Process Engineer I, Belle Plaine

Heti graduated from the University of Regina with a master’s degree in petroleum systems engineering. After completing an environmental co-op with Mosaic in 2023, Heti was hired full-time as a Process Engineer at our Belle Plaine facility earlier this month.  

What made you want to pursue a career at Mosaic?  

During my co-op term at Mosaic, I experienced the inclusive work environment firsthand. That greatly influenced my desire to pursue a career with the company.  

What was the process like to transition from a co-op to an employee?  

The process was smooth. While completing my degree, I maintained regular contact with the talent acquisition team (Maria Jeans, Ben Stephen and Orlando Haynes). About a month after graduation, I got offered a position at Belle Plaine. 

How did your time as a Mosaic co-op help you prepare to enter the workforce full-time?  

Working at Mosaic provided hands-on experience and deepened my understanding of the industry. The experience equipped me with the knowledge and experience to smoothly transition into the workforce.  

What do you hope to do next in your career with Mosaic?  

I aspire to work on projects that advance sustainability goals while prioritizing safety, and further develop my skills. I hope to assist the company in developing or identifying green technologies aimed at reducing emissions and achieving the net zero goal. 

What is your advice to anyone considering a co-op with Mosaic?  

When considering a co-op opportunity, it is important to remain open to learning and refining skills in a real-world setting.  Additionally, networking within your field is crucial. It facilitates connections that can open doors to new opportunities. 

Paul Haugen  
Process Engineering Co-Op, Esterhazy, K1

Paul is a process engineering co-op at K1 in Esterhazy. He is currently in his fourth year of mechanical engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. This is his second co-op with Mosaic. Last year, Paul completed an 8-month co-op term with Large Capital Projects in Regina.  

What are your responsibilities as a Mosaic engineering co-op?  

My responsibilities this term have been updating the K1 mill flowsheets, assisting with stack testing at K2, assisting with the Compaction Circuit #3 commissioning at K1, and day-to-day troubleshooting and engineering support. 

What has been your favorite part of your experience?  

My favorite part of my internship so far has been working with the process engineering team in Esterhazy. My team has been extraordinarily kind and have been very supportive to me during my work term. 

What is your advice to anyone considering a co-op?  

My advice for anyone considering a co-op is to be friendly and to talk to and learn from everyone you can. Our sites have experts in every aspect of how we operate, so don’t be afraid to reach out and learn from those around you. 

What has been your biggest takeaway?  

My biggest takeaway is the importance safety has both at work and at home. Safety is such a focus here at Mosaic that it has changed the way I think when I am off site. I take less risks, think through decisions more carefully and encourage others around me to do the same.

Josh McDonald  
Maintenance and Reliability Engineer Co-Op, Belle Plaine

Josh is completing his second term as a co-op working in maintenance and reliability. His first term as a co-op was in mechanical integrity at Belle Plaine. Josh is a student at the University of Saskatchewan, going into his final year of mechanical engineering this fall.  

What are your responsibilities as a Mosaic co-op?  

Working in maintenance and reliability, my role involves facilitating improvements to the solution mining process and reliability at Belle Plaine. I am assigned projects that aim to enhance plant safety, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to general site improvement. This role has been very rewarding as I have been able to apply my knowledge to projects that positively impact the site and the people who work to keep it running. 

What has been the most memorable part of your experience?ΓÇ» 

The most memorable part of my experience so far has been coming back to see the impact of my previous projects. In my last work term at Belle Plaine, I designed a maintenance tool meant to reduce the strain that comes with turning over compactor rolls by hand. Seeing this tool in action has motivated me to undertake projects in my current term that will bring similar improvements to the site.  

What do you hope to do next?ΓÇ» 

After my work term, I plan on completing my degree and begin working as an engineer-in-training (EIT). I hope to return to the potash mining industry and begin my career in Reliability to gain a comprehensive understanding of a site’s process from the perspective of asset operation. Whatever role I take on, I aspire to continue making strides toward safer and smoother site operation. 

ΓÇ»What is your advice to anyone considering a co-op at Mosaic? 

I would highly recommend that any student take advantage of a co-op program. For engineering students, being exposed to practical applications of engineering is essential for the development of intuition and problem-solving skills. 
Mosaic’s co-op program has been particularly beneficial, being that systems are set in place to ensure that both the expectations of the student and employer are met. This is accomplished with formal and scheduled feedback on performance, workload, and site integration. I appreciate this system as it has pushed me to grow towards becoming a future professional. 

ΓÇ»What's been your biggest takeaway? 

My biggest takeaway from the experience is realizing that success does not come solely from technical ability. Effective communication with knowledgeable members at Belle Plaine has allowed for more learning than any textbook. Do not be afraid to ask questions, learn from your mistakes, or get your hands dirty. 

Fred Nii Oboe-Sam 
Process Engineer I, Belle Plaine

Fred is a process engineer within the Applied Process Technology (APT) department at Belle Plaine. Previously, he worked as an applied process student engineer within the APT department at Belle Plaine from September 2023 to April 2024. Fred earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, and his master’s degree in process systems engineering from the University of Regina.  

What made you want to pursue a career with Mosaic? 

Mosaic’s unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability aligns perfectly with my career values. I’m drawn to companies that not only focus on the present but also actively contribute to a sustainable future. Mosaic integrates innovation across all aspects of its business, including achieving ambitious sustainability goals. 

What was the process like to transition from a co-op to an employee?  

The transition from co-op to employee has been quite smooth. Having experienced similar learning and onboarding during my co-op work term helped. Additionally, the network of familiar faces and colleagues on-site made the return easier. Being trained and treated similarly to an employee back then truly facilitated the transition. 

How did your co-op with Mosaic help you when preparing to enter the workforce full-time?ΓÇ» 

During my internship with Mosaic, I gained invaluable insights that eased my transition to full-time work. I had the opportunity to move beyond theoretical knowledge, work independently under supervision, and truly understand the impact of an engineer within the organization. This experience informed my career path and equipped me with practical skills. Additionally, exposure to the mining industry during that time significantly shaped my professional trajectory. 

What do you hope to do next in your career with Mosaic?  

In the next three to five years, I aim to enhance my competence in my engineering role. Gaining the trust of my leaders to tackle more complex departmental and company projects is a priority. I am excited about leveraging Mosaic’s continuous development opportunities to pursue courses and programs that will solidify my expertise as a professional engineer. 

What is your advice to anyone considering a co-op at Mosaic?ΓÇ» 

Mosaic’s co-op program goes beyond theoretical classroom learning. It offers a hands-on experience that extends beyond the student title. Working alongside managers and other engineers, you gain independence while still benefiting from their guidance. This firsthand exposure helps you understand the engineer’s role within the organization, informing your career path. Co-op opportunities provide a glimpse into your future career, so choose a company that offers the right tools and learning curve for a meaningful work experience.

Ademiloluwa “Demmie” Okusanya  
Electrical Engineer Co-Op, Esterhazy K3

Ademiloluwa is an electrical engineer co-op, currently in her second year of her master’s program in electronics systems engineering at the University of Regina. However, this isn’t her first role with Mosaic. Her journey with the company first began as an international student when she worked as an administrative assistant in 2023.  

What are your responsibilities as an electrical engineer co-op?  

My responsibilities focus on ensuring the smooth running of substations and other electrical equipment, which is vital for meeting our daily production targets for ore. Operational responsibilities include troubleshooting of electrical power systems related issues that may arise; inspection and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment; and working on software-based electrical power system modeling, which includes data collection, field verification and model modifications. Without our team’s efforts in these areas, achieving Mosaic’s broader strategic goals would be challenging. By maintaining and optimizing our electrical systems, we support the company’s operational efficiency and contribute to its market expansion objectives.  

What has been your favorite part of your co-op experience?  

My favorite part has been the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from my academic studies to real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience has significantly enhanced my skills and prepared me for a future career in power systems. Working on diverse projects and facing real engineering challenges has been incredibly rewarding and educational.  

What do you hope to do next?  

I plan to use the knowledge gained during my internship to complete my final year project successfully. Upon graduation, I aim to return to the industry, preferably with Mosaic, to continue learning and growing as an electrical engineer. My goal is to become the best in my field, contributing to innovative solutions and helping the world grow the food it needs.  

What is your advice to anyone considering a co-op with Mosaic?  

Go for it! The wealth of knowledge you gain just from being around seasoned professionals in the industry is invaluable. While it may be challenging to balance initially, the fulfillment you’ll gain by the end of your co-op experience is immeasurable.  

What’s been your biggest takeaway?  

Above all, the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and make a tangible impact has been deeply fulfilling and motivating for me.

Riley Talbot  
Maintenance Engineer Co-Op, Esterhazy K2

Riley is completing a four-month internship with the maintenance engineering department at our Esterhazy K2 site. This is his second co-op with Mosaic. Previously, he completed an eight-month term with maintenance engineering at the Esterhazy K3 and K2 sites. Riley attends the University of Saskatchewan and is obtaining his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.  

What are your responsibilities as a Mosaic co-op?  

In maintenance engineering, my main duty is to complete smaller scale engineering projects as prioritized by site leadership. These projects can be requested by operations, maintenance or leadership and can focus on safety, regulatory requirements, site maintenance, and production and maintenance optimization. The wide variety of requests means I work on projects related to structural, mechanical, process and equipment design.  

What has been your favorite part of your experience?ΓÇ» 

My favorite part of the experience has been interacting with everyone at work. I get to interact with all departments onsite and learn about all the different processes involved with running the K2 mill. I have learned that having conversations with workers in the field is one of the best ways to learn more about specific processes and pieces of equipment. Everyone onsite is ready and willing to help when I ask questions, so I have learned a lot in a short amount of time. 

What do you hope to do next?ΓÇ» 

After I complete my degree, I hope to return to Mosaic as a full-time engineer. I enjoy the work I do with Mosaic and would like to pursue a career at Esterhazy. 

What is your advice to anyone considering a co-op at Mosaic?ΓÇ» 

My advice for anyone considering a co-op is to take longer placements if possible. Four-month placements will allow you to finish your degree in the usual four years, but they do not provide the same depth of knowledge as a longer placement. My eight-month placement felt like the right length to get comfortable with my position and responsibilities while still leaving time to showcase my abilities by completing projects. I feel it was well worth my time to extend my degree to five years and allow me to take a longer placement with Mosaic. Additionally, I recommend that students consider multiple placements. After my eight-month placement in 2023, I decided to return for a four-month placement in 2024 and it has paid off. Having knowledge of the position’s functions and responsibilities allowed me to focus on expanding my horizons and challenging myself with more complex projects. 

What's been your biggest takeaway? 

My biggest takeaway from my co-op experience has been to challenge myself. As an internship student, you are in an ideal situation to try new things and expand your boundaries. All the work you complete is reviewed and approved by your direct supervisor who also helps guide you day-to-day. Additionally, you have access to subject matter experts onsite who are willing and able to answer any questions you bring to them. By trying new projects, you can ask more questions to new people who will take the time to explain base level details and ensure you understand the topic at hand. Finally, I found that challenging myself to speak to new people and lead project meetings was a great way to build my abilities and expand my network. 

Karen Swager’s journey to becoming the leader of Mosaic’s global operations began when she was a child. She visited a local foundry with her father, who worked as an engineer in Michigan’s automotive industry, and knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps.  

“I was fascinated by the hot metal and the glowing red castings that would come out of the sand,” she explains. “That led me to take specific classes in high school and join a student group that promoted careers in engineering. I went on to study engineering in college as a result.” 

Karen attended Michigan Technological University, where she earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in metallurgical engineering – studying metals and how metals can be safely transformed into products. She planned to work in Cargill’s steel division following graduation, but the company wanted to send her to Florida to interview for positions in both their steel and fertilizer divisions.  

“I was a starving college student and decided to take the interview,” says Karen. “I went on a trip to sunny Florida in the middle of a cold Michigan January, I received the offer – and the rest is history.” 

Karen Swager, Mosaic's Executive Vice President - Operations

Growing Her Career   

Karen joined Cargill’s phosphate mining operations in 1994, working first as a Plant Metallurgist then moving into a Shift Supervisor role. 

In the years that followed, Karen continued to grow her career with Mosaic, taking on General Manager roles at Mosaic’s Wingate and Four Corners facilities in Florida. She later transitioned to Vice President roles, first leading Mosaic’s U.S. phosphate mining operations, then Mosaic’s U.S. phosphate manufacturing operations. With support from Mosaic, she also earned her Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. 

In 2018, Karen was promoted to her first Senior Vice President role leading Mosaic’s North America potash operations. In this role, Karen moved from Florida to Regina, Saskatchewan and engaged with our Potash employees and other stakeholders across Canada. She also announced the decision to accelerate completion of the K3 project at our Esterhazy facility and led the potash team to a record safety performance year. 

In 2020, Karen was named Senior Vice President—Supply Chain and assumed responsibility for the movement of raw materials and finished products, as well as strategic sourcing activities in North America. In this position, Karen focused on modernizing the customer experience by enhancing accessibility to order tracking and delivery status through the supply chain digital transformation. She also oversaw the formation of Mosaic’s first North America shared services team – now called Enterprise Business Services – which brought speed and efficiency to business-critical processes. 

In this role, Karen also started leading Mosaic’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) organization – which guided our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her leadership, EHS worked with others throughout the company to help protect our people and ensure continued safe, responsible operations by enabling the sharing of best practices, lessons learned and critical health supplies across borders. 

Today, as Executive Vice President – Operations, Karen also leads Mosaic’s global operations. That includes Mosaic’s potash and phosphate operations in North and South America, as well as Miski Mayo, Mosaic’s joint venture phosphate mine in Peru. She also serves on the Board of Directors for SSR Mining and is a member of SSR Mining’s Technical, Safety and Sustainability Committee.  

"Karen’s diverse experience and strong connections she’s built during her time in this industry uniquely position her to lead our operations as we continue moving towards a One Mosaic way of operating,” says Bruce Bodine, Mosaic President and CEO. “She has a proven track record of building teams that deliver on Mosaic’s principles to be responsible, innovative, collaborative and driven.”      

Building Connections 

Karen is making it a priority to travel between the U.S., Canada and Brazil to meet with employees and other key stakeholders. During a trip to Saskatchewan, she shared a business update and answered questions from employees at Mosaic’s Regina Office.

As a professional engineer, Karen enjoys the technical aspects of her roles – but says helping build teams and develop the next generation of leaders is what she finds most rewarding. She is also the proud executive sponsor of Mosaic’s Employee Inclusion Network (EIN) for veterans. 

“I’m fortunate to be able to work with talented people around the world, and I’m passionate about investing in our employees – just as Mosaic and other leaders have done for me,” says Karen. “I am committed to working alongside others to make sure they have opportunities to grow.” 

While in Brazil earlier this year, Karen joined Corrine Ricard, Senior Vice President – Digital Strategy, and Jenny Wang, Executive Vice President – Commercial, for site tours, in-person meetings with employees and a virtual Town Hall. L-R: Karen Swager, Corrine Ricard, Hayane Claudio, Jacenir Raymundo, Dirce Monma and Jenny Wang. 

Prioritizing Safety 

In March, Karen was a keynote speaker at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto, Ontario. She spoke about how we are reshaping our safety culture at Mosaic by elevating leader engagement, fostering personal responsibility, prioritizing psychological wellness, enhancing our management systems, empowering our frontline employees and ensuring contractor safety. 

In her connections with employees and other key stakeholders, Karen makes it a priority to talk about safety. She believes elevating leader engagement, fostering personal accountability, promoting psychological wellness, enhancing our management system, empowering our frontline employees and ensuring contractor safety all critical components of a robust safety culture.

“Mosaic has policies, procedures and resources in place – which are important – but our hearts and our minds must be in it. We have to take personal responsibility for protecting ourselves and others,” Karen shared with employees at a recent Town Hall. “The most important thing we do every single day is go home safe to our families at the end of our day or shift. That is more important than production, costs or anything else. Safety is always first.” 
 

From collecting professional attire and preparing meals to participating in activities with individuals of diverse abilities, walking dogs, coastal clean-ups and more – Mosaic employees across North America volunteered in local operating communities on April 9 for our first Mosaic Cares Day of the year! Additional Mosaic Cares Days are planned in October, as part of Mosaic’s 20th anniversary celebration, and in December, to celebrate the season of giving.  

Our first-ever Mosaic Cares Day was organized in Florida in October 2022 to support Hurricane Ian relief efforts in some of our hardest-hit operating areas. “Due to the positive response we received from employees and our community partners, Mosaic Cares Day was expanded across North America in 2023,” explains Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs – North America. “It continues to be an opportunity for our employees to get involved, connect with each other and our mission, and learn about organizations that are making our communities better.”   

For this recent Mosaic Cares Day, our employee volunteers were proud to partner with the following organizations in Canada: 

SaskatchewanΓÇ» 

Dress for Success: Employees donated gently used professional attire to support Dress for Success, an organization that strives to empower women to achieve economic independence.ΓÇ»ΓÇ»ΓÇ» 

Moose Jaw Foodbank: Volunteers sorted food and other supplies to support the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank, an organization dedicated to providing a collection and redistribution system for surplus and donated food in the region.ΓÇ» 

Moose Jaw Humane Society: Volunteers assisted with yard clean up, dog walking and cat cuddling to support the Moose Jaw Humane Society, an organization that provides compassionate care and a safe environment for homeless and orphaned animals until forever homes are found.ΓÇ»ΓÇ»ΓÇ»ΓÇ» 

SaskAbilities: Volunteers assisted with snack preparation and participated in an afternoon of board games and other activities to support the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, an organization that works with people of varying abilities to enhance their independence and participation in the community through vocational, rehabilitation and recreational services.ΓÇ»ΓÇ» 

Regina Transition House: Employees donated spring essentials for women and children (including spring jackets, rain boots, umbrellas and other family supplies) to support the Regina Transition House, an organization that provides safe housing and support for women and children fleeing violence.  

Regina Food Bank: Volunteers distributed “Mosaic Cares” packages to community members to support the Regina Food Bank, an organization that serves those most vulnerable in our community by providing programs and services directly and through partnerships in the areas of food provision, essential skills, development and connections. Volunteers also prepared sandwiches and snacks for distribution at the Regina Food Bank’s Community Hub, which provides programming and diverse food options to empower our neighbors.   

Watch this video to see the highlights from our day!

SECON Group of Companies earned the Leadership award at Mosaic’s 2024 Canadian Potash Contractor Awards Celebrations (CPCAC) on March 19 in Regina. SECON was recognized for its Risk Reduction Project at Mosaic’s Belle Plaine site. The project involved creating a different and safer process for moving large equipment through a monorail system, which has now been installed in several locations at the Belle Plaine facility. 

This is the second year Mosaic has hosted the CPCAC awards, which honors contractors who achieve a zero-reportable injury record for the year. 

Other recognition included: 

“Workhorse Award” for those with 100,000+ hours and no recordable injuries: 

• Cando Rail & Terminals 
• Cam Industrial Solutions 

"As we honor contractors who achieve zero-recordable injury records and celebrate milestones like the 'Workhorse Award' and the 'Leadership Award,' we reaffirm our collective commitment to fostering a culture of safety excellence," said Paula Armstrong, Contractor Safety Lead – Esterhazy. "Congratulations to all the contractors and their unwavering dedication to safety." 

The Mosaic Performance Award was awarded to 35 companies at the ceremonies that met the criteria of a minimum of 2000+ hours worked and aΓÇ»< .43 Recordable Injury Frequency Rate. 

Contractors with Mosaic Canadian Potash recorded 1.7 million working hours in 2023. 
 

International Women’s Day is March 8. To celebrate, we’re featuring just a few of the women who work so hard to help Mosaic achieve its mission of helping the world grow the food it needs. 

Sherri Doidge  
Title: Sr. Manager Capital Projects 
Year hired: 1998 
Previous roles: Sr. Manager Capital – Belle Plaine 
Favorite Mosaic memory/moment: The Stage 2 Expansion FEL3 Project, and TEAM at Belle Plaine! The Stage 2 FEL3 Project scope was large and complex, and all the teams on site collaborated so well together. I love collaborating with all teams, working together to advance the Mosaic mission. 

Michelle Johnson  
Title: Manager NA Quality Assurance 
Year hired: 1993. I was hired to fill a 6-month contract at the Belle Plaine mine site and I became a full-time employee in 1994. 
Previous roles held: Manager Quality Assurance & Quality Control – Potash; Manager Quality Assurance – Potash; Lead Quality Assurance – Potash; Quality Assurance Specialist – Potash; Superintendent Research Quality Projects – Potash; Supervisor Quality Control – Belle Plaine; R&D Technologist – Potash; Quality Control Technician – Belle Plaine 
Favorite Mosaic memory/moment: I have so many great memories from the past 30 years. My favorite memory takes me back to my role as Superintendent Research Quality Projects. I worked on a joint project with operations personnel from Carlsbad, New Mexico, to try and solve a product quality issue presenting at customer locations. After many months of test work and product trials, we watched product flow into a vessel and then subsequently into a customer warehouse that was dust free. The collaboration of the team, the focus everyone had on finding a solution to the problem and friendships made through the process are something I will always remember. 

Marnel Jones 
Title: Director, Government & Public Affairs – Canada 
Year hired: 2011 
Previous roles held: Community Investment Coordinator; Sr. Community Investment Specialist; Communications Manager – Potash; Sr. Communications Manager – North America; Sr. Corporate Communications Manager 
Favorite Mosaic memory/moment: Descending underground at K3 in May 2017 with colleagues, media and stakeholders just after we connected the two shafts and could walk between them for the first time. There was no infrastructure yet and most of our light came from our headlamps in certain areas. After years of shaft sinking, this was a remarkable moment for our company. I have a piece of potash I picked up that day that reminds me of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. 
One other fun fact – I got engaged in the office with all my Mosaic colleagues watching and helping my husband pull off the big surprise. I still get teased for going right back to work shortly after saying yes. 

Aimee Ottenbreit   
Title: Senior Manager, Environmental 
Year hired: 2002 as a summer co-op; 2004 full time. 
Previous roles held: K1 Process Engineer; Belle Plaine Mining Area Engineer; Belle Plaine Wet End Superintendent; Belle Plaine Continuous Improvement Lead; and Belle Plaine EHS Manager. 
Favorite Mosaic memory/moment: Putting a Mosaic team into the 2011 Sticks on the Rose Charity Ball Hockey Tournament in Regina, Saskatchewan. Our team was the top fundraising team that year, and with that we were able to get the top celebrity pick to be on our team, which was Jordan Eberle. To this day, I still love to reminisce with Jeremy Hilderman, Jody Hilderman, Penny Newans and Josh Howe on how fun that day was! 

Michele Unrath   
Title: Quality Lead 
Year hired: 1996 
Previous roles held: QC Lab, R&D Lab, Quality Assurance 
Favorite Mosaic memory/moment: My Mosaic journey has been full of wonderful experiences, but the most memorable ones are related to the amazing people I have met at Mosaic. A favorite moment that I will never forget was the first time I boarded a vessel at the port and saw how we load Potash for our Global customers. It was an impressive experience to see the scale and efficiency of that part of our supply chain.

Carey Wakeford
Title: Senior Director, Finance – Operations & Supply Chain 
Year hired: 1996 
Previous roles held: Director, Global Project Controls and Governance – Digital Transformation Office; Director, Project Controls and Governance – North America Capital; Vice President Finance Potash Business Unit 
Favorite Mosaic memory/moment: I was very fortunate to be part of the K3 expansion project in Potash that started in 2009. I was responsible for the project financials, controls and governance for the $3 billion project. After several years of sinking the 2 shafts at K3 (including going through the water-bearing formations that had to be frozen), in 2017 we reached the Potash level approximately 3,500 feet below surface. It was very exciting to be part of that historic moment. 

Mosaic commits $1 million to the Regina Food Bank over the next five years

On February 1, 2024, The Mosaic Company announced plans to expand our current partnership with The Regina Food Bank by providing funding to help build a new Community Food Hub in downtown Regina. This additional commitment will increase the company’s total support for the food bank to $1 million over the next five years. 

The Regina Food Bank's Community Food Hub will open a new downtown location in the spring of 2024 and will be home to the Mosaic Market. This first-of-its-kind experience will offer a shopping market set up, allowing for more choice. It will also address accessibility challenges by providing a central location for clients to secure food and support.

“Our long-term partnership is making a difference in the fight against hunger in Regina by making food available when and where the community needs it,” Bruce Bodine, Mosaic President and CEO said. “We’re honoured to be part of this visionary project located right in the heart of the city."

The Mosaic Market, which will be located inside the Regina Food Bank's Community Food Hub, will operate like a self-serve grocery store, and allow clients to use a shopping cart and select items.

Located at the corner of Broad Street and 12th Avenue, the downtown location of the Community Food Hub will make food accessibility easier for clients. The Regina Food Bank knows many clients have faced transportation difficulties in getting to its North Winnipeg Street location, and this new location will address those transportation challenges.

"Mosaic's commitment goes far beyond financial support; it’s a pledge and illustrates momentum, as we work to create Canada’s first choice model food bank,” said John Bailey, CEO of the Regina Food Bank. “A Community Hub where families can choose the food that meets their unique dietic and cultural needs. A place where we can teach financial and nutritional literacy. Mosaic has truly fed hope.”

The Regina Food Bank distributes more than 15,000 lbs. of food daily to individuals in Regina and 10 southern Saskatchewan communities. Every month, the food bank feeds more than 15,000 people, and 41% of those individuals are children.

The Regina Community Hub is an 1881-square-foot space that includes the self-serve Mosaic Market; it also will consist of a programming space for individuals to learn more about eating and cooking healthy meals. The exterior of the building will include a playground and a basketball court for the community. The construction is planned for the spring of 2024, officially opening in June.

Mosaic is the Food Bank's longest-food drive partner, and through our relationship, we also created the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge, which has raised more than five million meals in four years.
 

It’s the season of giving, and Mosaic employees are doing just that on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The third and final Mosaic Cares Day of 2023 is focused on giving back to local communities. Mosaic employees will volunteer across North America at partner organizations focused on education, services to the elderly, food donation and more.  

“We know giving back at a local level can often have the biggest impact,” said Chris Johnson, Sr. Social Responsibility Specialist. “This is a time of year where so many people need our help. We’re grateful to so many of our employees for giving their time and talents to these organizations.”  

Canada 

St. Luke’s Community Christmas Lunch: Volunteers will assist with preparing, cooking and serving a warm meal for students and their families. Mosaic employees will also transform the gym into a winter wonderland. 

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission Christmas Lunch: This lunch is an annual tradition for a growing number of people in need. Mosaic volunteers will help cook, serve and celebrate the Christmas season with those attending. 

Albert Community School: The Albert Community Schools hosts an annual pajama drive for students at the school. Mosaic volunteers will donate and deliver new pajamas to students. 

Dress For Success: Dress for Success empowers women to get prepared for interviews, career training and mentorship by ensuring they have professional outfits to wear. Employees will deliver donated clothes to Dress for Success on Mosaic Cares Day. 

YWCA Winter Gear Collection: The YWCA provides a safe place for women and children to stay and access support. On Mosaic Cares Day, Mosaic employees will deliver donated winter clothing to the YWCA for their clients to use in the cool winter months ahead. 

SaskAbilities: Volunteers from Mosaic’s Diverse Abilities Employee Inclusion Network (EIN) will be volunteering at SaskAbilties to assist their day program with holiday decorating and present wrapping. SaskAbilities supports people with disabilities with programs and services to enhance their lives. 

Riverside Mission: Riverside Mission is a safe and warm place for Moose Jaw’s most vulnerable to go for rest and services. Mosaic employees will be spreading Christmas cheer by cooking a Christmas dinner for clients of Riverside Mission. 

Moose Jaw Transition House: Moose Jaw Transition House provides women and children who are fleeing abusive or violent situations with a safe place to go. Mosaic employees will collect and deliver donated household goods to residents. 

Esterhazy Library: There is a Free Little Pantry at the Esterhazy Library that provides residents with non-perishable food items, hygiene products and school supplies for children. Mosaic employees will sort, pack and deliver items to go into the pantry. 

P.J. Gillen School: The elementary school in Esterhazy has a breakfast program for students to access. On Mosaic Cares Day, employees will be baking muffins for the breakfast program. 

Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre: Mosaic employees from our Colonsay site will spend Mosaic Cares Day building emergency food hampers for the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. The hampers provide people with two to three days' worth of food for anyone in need of it in the Saskatoon area. 

Don’t miss a thing on Mosaic Cares Day. Be sure to follow us on social media at @MosaicInCanada and @mosaicfloridaphosphate, or use the #MosaicCaresDay hashtag.  

For the engineering, design, and construction of Mosaic's K3 south shaft headframe, Hatch won the prestigious Schreyer Award and the Award of Excellence in the category Natural Resources, Mining, Industry, and Energy from the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies for the 2023 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards.  

The Schreyer Award recognizes the project that best demonstrates technical excellence and innovation. Hatch's groundbreaking design included pre-assembling steel modules for the headframes and strategically lowering the large structural components down the shaft. The headframe for K3's south shaft ranks as one of the most complex slip forms ever created, and the team continuously poured the form over 22 days. 

"We are thrilled to see the outstanding recognition that Hatch has received for their exceptional work on the K3 south shaft headframe,” said Kelly Strong, Mosaic’s Vice-President of Mining – North America. “The innovative design and meticulous execution showcase technical excellence and a forward-thinking approach to challenges. Hatch's ability to streamline the construction process with the pre-assembly of steel modules and the strategic lowering of structural components down the shaft is a testament to their ingenuity."

During the slip forming of the headframe, crews installed 2.5 tonnes of reinforcement every hour. The south shaft headframe contains over 1400 tonnes of rebar, over 5000 m3 concrete, and over 1800 tonnes of structural steel, and the team completed all work ahead of schedule throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We were impressed with the way the consulting engineers thought ahead and came up with a never-before-executed solution that would eliminate hazardous work for everyone involved in the project," said Jennifer Drake, Jury Chair – 2023 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards. “The jury saw the applicability of this new technique, the modular installation approach used for other projects. So, this is a cutting-edge new development.”

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 people in Canada will experience a mental health condition in any given year. By age 40, 50% of the population will have experienced a mental health condition. But despite affecting millions of people, conversations around mental health can be difficult to navigate, if they happen at all.  

While addressing mental health may be difficult, it’s just as important as taking care of physical health. That’s why World Mental Health Day is recognized each year on October 10. The goal of World Mental Health Day is to end the stigma around the topic, while encouraging care. In recognition of the day, Mosaic employees will hear from Tyler Smith, a former Humboldt Broncos junior league hockey player who survived a tragic accident and learned how to navigate his mental health in the aftermath.  

At Mosaic, we’re proud to offer mental health support for our employees through our Live Well. Work Well resources. For example, the psychological wellness training program was designed with input from our employees, as well as collaboration with our human resources and environmental, health and safety teams. Starting in 2024, all new hires and new people leaders will have psychological wellness training incorporated into their safety training.  

Additionally, Mosaic offers free, confidential mental health support to help employees and their family members through the Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP). In Canada, Homewood Health can be used for dealing with stress, burnout, grief, loss, relationship challenges, anxiety, anger management and more.  

There are signs and symptoms that can show your mental health needs attention. According to the psychological health continuum Mosaic uses developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the below chart shows symptoms you can look for to assess your psychological health.  

Like your physical health, your mental health can change throughout the course of your life — and can worsen if you don’t take care of yourself. Consider taking the first step by talking to a trusted family member, friend, people leader or counselor. For immediate assistance, employees and their families can call Homewood Health in Canada at 800-663-1142, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  

On September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day, Canadians come together to recognize the injustices committed in our country towards Indigenous Peoples throughout history, including Canada’s Residential Schools system. On this day, we remember our shared history, and pledge our commitment to learning and understanding more about Indigenous Peoples and their culture.

As we pause to reflect on the significance of this day and acknowledge the truths of the past, Mosaic is doing its part to help pave the way for a more inclusive future.

Mosaic’s operations in Saskatchewan sit on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories, which are the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota and Nakota peoples and the homeland of the Métis.

“Since 2017 we’ve provided Cultural Awareness Training to employees across Saskatchewan on an ongoing basis. We've learned a lot about Canada's history, but the learning never stops,” says Tyler Hopson, Manager of Government and Stakeholder Relations. “At Mosaic, we’re working to continue the conversation and find meaningful ways to support and connect with First Nations and Métis peoples.”

Investing in Culture

Mosaic understands the importance and significance of powwows for Indigenous cultures as a place to come together to celebrate, pray and heal. In the summer of 2023, Mosaic invested $50,000 into community pow wows throughout Saskatchewan, as well as a sponsorship of the Back to Batoche festival.
The National Historic site of Wanuskewin shares the history of the Northern Plains Indigenous Peoples. Wanuskewin has a goal of becoming an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in May, Mosaic supported this goal with a $500,000 investment. 

Providing Warm Meals

Along with helping the world grow the food it needs, it’s also a priority for Mosaic to help fight food insecurity in our communities. This year, Mosaic committed $100,000 to food programs supporting Indigenous Peoples living with food insecurity. Mosaic’s support was shared equally among the Regina Food Bank, Chili for Children and the Al Ritchie Community Program.

Empowerment through Employment

By 2025, Mosaic has committed to ensuring 15 percent of our annual new hires are Indigenous People. Also, 15 percent of our procurement and community investment dollars will be with Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations each year.

Mosaic invested in the Morris Interactive Digital Transformation in Potash Mining. The 10-week program gives Indigenous students in-depth education about working in the potash industry in various roles, and a 2-week work placement at one of Mosaic’s Potash mining sites. 

“The Digital Transformation in Potash Mining program is an innovative way to increase the representation of Indigenous People in Mosaic’s workforce, and it also makes us stronger as a company when we have employees from diverse backgrounds,” says Hopson.
 

Mosaic’s Chief Executive Officer, Joc O’Rourke, is taking to the sky to join STARS Air Ambulance on a mission this September. The goal is to raise funds to ensure the life-saving organization can continue to respond to people anywhere in Saskatchewan and deliver critical care.

“I find it tremendously comforting to know that STARS is ready to depart from the Mosaic Hangar in Regina to provide care to one of our nearly 2,000 Saskatchewan-based employees, their families or neighbors in a worst-case scenario,” said Joc O’Rourke, Mosaic’s CEO. “A lifeline for patients in rural, remote and Indigenous communities, STARS’ services are invaluable to our province – and I feel strongly about doing my part to help STARS reach the patients who need it most.”

Rescue on the Prairie will take a flight on September 21 from Regina and transport Joc, along with three other participants, to a remote location. Once at the remote site, Joc and three other competitors will be partnered with a STARS’ pilot or responder, and the pair will compete in rescue challenges. The tasks are similar to situations STARS' crews face daily, assessing their medical, aviation, and endurance proficiencies.

Joc and the other contestants will also raise funds, needing $50,000 to be rescued and returned to civilization. You can pledge your support for STARS and Joc by making donations to his campaign here.

Rescue on the Prairie has raised $2.7 million for STARS Air Ambulance to date. Watch the STARS’ 2022 highlight video to learn about Rescue on the Prairies.

A Sky-High Partnership
Mosaic has supported STARS in Saskatchewan with $10.5 million towards its life-saving missions since 2011. Mosaic’s funding supported STARS’s first capital campaign to bring STARS to Saskatchewan, helicopter fleet and equipment upgrades, staff training, and its day-to-day operations. The STARS Regina hanger is called the Mosaic Hanger.

TAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2023 / The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) today announced that Joc O'Rourke intends to retire and that Mosaic's Board of Directors has unanimously elected Bruce Bodine, currently SVP - North America, to succeed Mr. O'Rourke as the Company's Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024. Mr. O'Rourke relinquished the title of President effective immediately and will resign as CEO and a member of the Mosaic Board of Directors effective December 31, 2023, after which Mr. O'Rourke will serve as a Senior Advisor until mid-2024. Mr. Bodine has been elected President of the company and a member of the Mosaic Board of Directors effective immediately.

"Joc's leadership over the past 8 years strengthened Mosaic," said Greg Ebel, Chairman of Mosaic's Board of Directors. "The company today is larger, more geographically diverse, more resilient and in excellent financial condition. My fellow directors join me in wishing him all the best as he transitions to a well-deserved retirement. The board has full confidence in Bruce and the other members of Mosaic's talented Senior Leadership Team. Together they will build on Joc's legacy of success on behalf of all Mosaic stakeholders."

"I am proud of Mosaic's accomplishments over the past decade, and I know Bruce will lead the company to still greater success," Mr. O'Rourke said. "It has been a tremendous privilege to serve as President and CEO alongside Mosaic's thousands of exceptionally talented people around the world."

Mr. Bodine has worked for Mosaic and its predecessor company for many years and held a number of executive roles, including Senior Vice President - Potash, Senior Vice President - Phosphates, and Vice President-Supply Chain. In his role as SVP - North America he also led the North American Sales team. Additionally, he led the integration of Mosaic's North America Businesses and currently leads enterprise-wide operations.

"I am grateful for the support of the Mosaic Board of Directors and my extremely talented management team colleagues," Mr. Bodine said. "Joc's leadership made Mosaic stronger. We will continue to meet Mosaic's noble mission-to help the world grow the food it needs-while operating safely and responsibly."

About The Mosaic Company

The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry. More information on the company is available at www.mosaicco.com.

The Ambassador of the United States of America to Canada, David Cohen and the US Consul General, Holly Waeger Monster, toured Mosaic’s Belle Plaine facility in July during their visit to Saskatchewan. It was also an opportunity to meet the people who produce the potash that US farmers and industrial users depend on.   

The Ambassador and Consul General spent time with Mosaic team members to learn more about Belle Plaine’s unique white products and the solution mining process. The Ambassador was briefed on the recent port strike and how it impacts potash supply chains into international markets, global potash market dynamics, and the company’s sustainability efforts, including Mosaic’s 2040 company-wide net zero target. The Ambassador and Consul General then toured Mosaic’s lab, refinery and a product warehouse.  

Earlier in July, Sarah Fedorchuk, VP Public Affairs and Government Relations, North America and Tyler Hopson, Government and Stakeholder Relations Manager, met with the Ambassador at his July 4th celebration in Ottawa. Tyler and Sarah attended the gathering to show Mosaic's support for trade relations and cooperation between the U.S. and Canada. 

June is National Safety Month and throughout the month, we recognized a few of the heroes across our North America Business who lead by example when it comes to safety.  

At Mosaic, Kay Gala is the Finance Manager for Capital and Operations Support, an important and busy job. In addition to providing capital reporting and operations support for Potash and Phosphates, Kay also manages capital payroll for more than 100 employees. But those duties are just part of what keeps Kay occupied. He’s also a dedicated father to two daughters, Prisha (6) and Kaysha (3), whom he shares with his wife, Urvi Gala, the love of his life. Raising two children for Kay and Urvi has been a joyful and learning experience, mainly because they are raising their daughters in Canada, but they both grew up in Mumbai, India.  

Across Continents and Cultures

In 2008, Kay left Mumbai, India to, pursue his Master of Science (M. Sc.) at the North Carolina State University in Raleigh, USA, while his then-girlfriend, Urvi, left Mumbai to pursue her M.Sc. at the University of Saskatchewan. Kay relocated to Saskatchewan in 2012 to reunite with Urvi and start their life together.  Kay says raising their children in Canada has been a rewarding yet challenging experience. Kay grew up in a joint family with three generations living together, who all took on the responsibilities of raising and caring for children. “It’s challenging for me and Urvi to raise our children so much differently than how we grew up, and without our family around,” says Kay.  With family in India, Kay and Urvi work hard to maintain strong ties with family by inviting them to visit Saskatchewan and using technology to stay connected, which ensures their daughters understand their roots and heritage. “We try our best to have their grandparents visit often, and when they do, we can see the connection right away,” says Kay. “They try their best to share tradition and be a source of comfort and support for our girls and help them to be culturally connected.”

Achieving work-life balance with Mosaic

Since Kay and Urvi don't have local family support, Kay says caring for children would be much more difficult without Mosaic's flexible and hybrid work schedule that allows him to start work earlier or later, depending on his family needs. Kay has worked at Mosaic since 2021 and says it's a family-friendly workplace. "Mosaic has been super supportive of young families with kids," says Kay. "There's a lot of flexibility, and I truly appreciate it. Fatherhood has been a life-changing experience for me, and it’s changed my perspective and taught me how to be patient and selfless.”

Mosaic continues to be a place where employees can excel in their careers while finding the support they need as parents. We extend our warmest wishes to all fathers and their diverse roles. Happy Father's Day!

Since 2013, Mosaic has committed $24 million to healthcare programs and foundations in Saskatchewan. These investments are essential for the people living in the communities where we operate in and make a significant difference to their well-being while increasing access to healthcare services.

"Each year, we invest more than $7 million into Saskatchewan communities," said Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President- Government and Public Affairs. "Our goal is to be a thoughtful and engaged neighbour who invests carefully and generously to make a difference."

Soaring higher with STARS

In 2011, Mosaic contributed $5.5 million to help bring STARS to Saskatchewan. With many of the company’s facilities located in rural Saskatchewan, the service means access to timely and critical health care. To date, Mosaic has nearly doubled its original support with a total of $10.5 million. STARS air ambulance provides a critical link between Saskatchewan’s hospitals. STARS air ambulance provides a critical link between Saskatchewan’s hospitals. 

Building strong foundations in Moose Jaw and Yorkton

Mosaic is the Moose Jaw Health Foundation’s largest donor, having invested more than $3.7 million into healthcare in the city since 2011. From investing in the capital campaign for the Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, to supporting improvements to technology and patient care, Mosaic is proud to be a committed partner for Moose Jaw. 

In the last decade, Mosaic has committed $350,000 to the Health Foundation of East Central Saskatchewan to ensure neighbouring communities near the company’s Esterhazy operations have access to advanced medication procedures and equipment. In 2022, Mosaic’s funding supported the purchase of diagnostic imaging equipment at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. This investment allowed the hospital to purchase an echocardiogram and a new diagnostic ultrasound machine. Mosaic’s support for hospital foundations also extended to the Hospitals of Regina Foundation and the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan.

Caring for little heroes as Saskatchewan’s first Children’s Hospital

Since 2011, Mosaic has invested $9.3 million into the Jim Pattison’s Children’s Hospital, Saskatchewan’s first and only children’s hospital. The hospital offers specialized health care for children. Since opening in 2019, thousands of Saskatchewan families have been able to stay in Saskatchewan while their children receive advanced medical care and treatment.

A family’s time in a care facility can be exhausting, all without the comforts of home and a routine. Mosaic’s Child Life Program aims to provide support beyond medical procedures for children visiting the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. Around 2,800 children have participated in the program’s more than 1,000 events focused on specialized music, art, medical play, and literacy for children at the hospital. The program helps to reduce stress, build confidence, and promote education. This program positively impacts the children during their care and when they leave the hospital and return to their regular routines.

The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Jeans & Jewels Gala, presented by Mosaic, raises money for the foundation to implement specialized healthcare equipment in the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. It's a priority for Mosaic to invest in the JPCHF foundation because many Saskatchewan families require the services offered at the hospital. 

Bringing specialized medical equipment and care to Saskatchewan 

Mosaic supported the Hospitals of Regina Foundation with a lead donation of $2.5 million in 2006, to establish The Mosaic Heart Centre outfitted with life-saving equipment and technology in the Cardiac Catherization Lab at the Regina General Hospital, now recognized as the provincial cardiac centre of excellence. The leading-edge imaging technology allows doctors to treat and diagnose numerous heart issues. In 2019, Mosaic’s support for the centre got the community involved. Mosaic committed to matching community donations of up to $1 million for the Cardiac Care Campaign, and together, $2 million was raised for the same cath lab. 

Up in Saskatoon, Mosaic’s $500,000 investment brought Saskatchewan’s first digital transmission electron microscope to St. Paul’s Hospital. The state-of-the art equipment helps reduce biopsy wait times for kidney, cardiac and neurological illnesses. 
 

The depth of Mosaic’s K3 mine demands more attention to manage ground conditions for the crews working a kilometre under the earth’s surface. K3 is 150 to 300 feet deeper than K1 and K2, and the increased depth results in shifting conditions which adds a new challenge for Mosaic employees that requires a strict adherence to safety procedures. 

K3 Sr. Mine Manager, Brad Danylko said because of added safety precautions at K3, every shift starts and ends with the same question, “Did you check your ground?”

“It’s the first question at the beginning of the day and a common question that’s asked throughout the day to ensure it’s at the top of everyone’s minds,” said Brad.

Because of the depth of K3, more attention to ground conditions is required than at K1 and K2.  

As a result, Brad implemented “Own Your Ground,” a program designed to keep ground conditions top-of-mind for underground crews. “The ownership is on all of us to ensure we do our due diligence of checking the ground in our work areas,” said Brad. “It’s the right thing to do for yourself, your partner, your people, and your families to ensure we all go home safely every day.”
 

The program not only focuses on increasing the knowledge and capabilities of the K3 underground workforce by inspecting their areas, it also provides the tools they need to work safely.  Crews use solid-core aluminum scaling bars in various lengths to check the ground conditions by applying pressure to surfaces with the bars. These bars have been spread throughout K3 and are placed on all motorized vehicles for employees to easily use. Another addition to heightening awareness around ground control are pocket safety cards that read, "Did you Check Scale Today?" 

Trevor Lippai is the Ground Control Operational Superintendent at K3, and helps the mine manage and adapt to the ever-changing ground conditions. “Learning how the ground reacts and why it reacts the way it does is key to understanding the ground,” said Trevor. K3 has a patrol that conducts monthly ground checks to spot inconsistencies in any ground movement from the previous month. 

The feedback from the employees at K3 has been positive, and “Own Your Ground” is a staple in the daily routines. 

These practices at K3 were implemented after collaborating with experts at Mosaic’s Colonsay mine, which also experiences changes in ground conditions. 

“At the end of the day, we are all here doing a job and wanting to return to our families safely,” said Trevor.

“He shoots! He scores!” Words ring through the air at any hockey game in North America. But when the Tampa Bay Lighting, Regina Pats, and the Moose Jaw Warriors score a goal on home ice, that’s a point for the team and a point for fighting hunger in their communities. 

Mosaic is committed to helping and supporting our community’s most vulnerable by giving to local food charities and engaging the community in our efforts through our Goals for Food program. 

$980,000 = 9,800,000 meals for Florida 

In the Tampa Bay Lightning’s regular season, Mosaic donated $1,000 for every goal scored and $1,500 for every hat trick. At the end of the season, Mosaic will present 12 regional food partners in the Tampa Bay area with the total amount. 

Goals for Food in the Tampa Bay area has been serving the communities since 2013. In those ten years, Mosaic has donated $980,000, which amounts to 9,800,000 meals. 

“For Mosaic, giving back to the communities we live and work in is a priority because those towns and cities have provided us with our teams and have also welcomed us in,” said Bruce Bodine, Mosaic’s Senior VP-North America. “Partnering with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Regina Pats, and the Moose Jaw Warriors for the Goals for Food program is a way we can support those communities’ most vulnerable people, but also engage with the public to be part of the fight against food insecurity.”  

On February 23, Mosaic employees, community partners, and Lightning fans came to cheer on their team and raise awareness about food insecurity in the region. Mosaic community partner, Metropolitan Ministries also hosted a non-perishable food drive prior to the game. 

Going on the offensive against hunger in Saskatchewan  

At Mosaic, we help the world grow the food it needs, and our commitment to food security starts right here at home.  This year, Mosaic launched the Goals for Food program in Canada, partnering with two of Saskatchewan’s Western Hockey League teams, the Regina Pats, and the Moose Jaw Warriors. 

For every goal scored by the Regina Pats and the Moose Jaw Warriors on home ice, Mosaic donated $250 to Goals for Food, supporting four local not-for-profit organizations in each community. In the 2022-23 season, the Goals for Food program raised $36,000 in Regina and $34,000 in Moose Jaw. 

On March 25 in Regina and March 31 in Moose Jaw, Mosaic employees, community partners and Pats and Warriors fans celebrated this partnership at the Goals for Food sponsor games. 

Previously, Mosaic sponsored efforts towards alleviating hunger in Regina with its Saves for Hunger program and in the Moose Jaw area with its Point for Hunger initiative. 
 

Mosaic’s Esterhazy and Belle Plaine facilities recently received Safety Achievement Awards from the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA). 

The SMA is an industry organization representing Saskatchewan’s mining and mineral exploration industry. Employees at both Mosaic mines were recognized for their safety successes/injury statistics. Over the last decade, Mosaic has improved safety at its facilities by 70%.

The SMA annually recognizes member companies that realized an injury rating of zero. The SMA rating is achieved by a calculation of Lost Time Injury (LTI) and Modified Work Injury (MWI) frequency rate plus 10% of the LTI and MWI severity rate

The awards presentation was held during the SMA’s Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon on March 2. Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Don Morgan presented the award alongside representatives from the SMA to the Esterhazy and Belle Plaine sites.  

These awards represent Mosaic’s commitment to ensure all personnel return home safely every day. At Mosaic, safety is our top priority, and we believe no task or tonne of product is more important than the safety of our employees and contractors. Mosaic achieves this through continuous training and safety improvements at all our facilities. 
 

In 2022, Mosaic invested millions towards economic reconciliation by supporting Indigenous culture and education programs in Saskatchewan. We sponsored events and initiatives like building two sweat lodges, summer pow wows, Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day, and long-term educational programs like the Morris Interactive Digital Transformation in Potash Mining program.

Celebrating and learning Indigenous history

When you step onto the great plains of the Canadian prairies, you’ll see a vast territory filled with a rich history of the people who have lived on these lands for years. The sense of those here before us is ever so present in Batoche, Saskatchewan, the traditional homeland of the Métis and the site of the final battlefield of the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

Located one hour northeast of Saskatoon, the national historic site of Batoche is where the annual celebration of Métis history and culture is held, Back to Batoche Days.

The four-day event celebrates Métis traditions through storytelling, fiddling, jigging, square dancing, traditional food, music, art, traditional land-use teachings, voyageur games, chuck wagon racing, sports, contemporary games, and Indigenous language, and in 2022, Back of Batoche Days celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Mosaic Company sponsored the internationally recognized event where 10,000 people from all backgrounds came to embrace and learn about the Métis.

Coming together 

Inside the dome-like structure, with soaring temperatures, a sweat lodge is a place for mental, physical, and spiritual healing and prayer for many Indigenous peoples. For each community, their sweat lodge may serve a different purpose, but all the lodges share the same connection for that community, a link to their culture.

In 2022, Mosaic funded two sweat lodges to be built in Saskatchewan, one for Zagime Anishinabek First Nations, and the second for Ochapowace First Nation.

It starts with education

The connection to one’s heritage can also be felt, or rather heard, at a pow wow ceremony. In the summer of 2022, with our most significant sponsorship of the year, Mosaic supported several Indigenous pow wows’, cultural celebrations, and historic days including National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day/Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day. The day focused on learning and reflecting on Truth and Reconciliation and the 94 Calls to Action. Thousands attended the event in Regina at Mosaic Stadium, including students, leaders, and residential school survivors.

In August, Mosaic announced a $1 million investment in the Morris Interactive Digital Transformation in Potash Mining (DTPM) program, which provides education and career skills to Indigenous students. The 10-week program involves eight weeks of classes and two weeks of a practicum at Mosaic’s Colonsay mine.

Continuing this partnership, Mosaic also invested $1 million over five years into DTPM. The program aligns with Mosaic’s commitment to ensuring 15 percent of new hires are Indigenous peoples by 2025. 

Mosaic also showed its commitment to education by providing more than one thousand hot, nutritious lunches to students in Regina’s North Central neighbourhood through the Chili for Children initiative. 

More than a Game

It might look like just a group of kids shooting some hoops. But what happens on a basketball court is so much more. It’s a safe place for youth to learn about teamwork, build relationships, and grow as athletes and people. Buckets & Borders completed its “Project Pick n Roll” with the restoration of three basketball courts in Regina’s north central neighbourhood in June 2022. The youth who play at the three courts were involved in the design of the courts. Mosaic partnered with Buckets & Borders for the project.

Design and development are underway for a third compaction circuit that will be added at Esterhazy’s K1 mill to increase blend-grade production capacity. When operational by the end of 2023, this third circuit will provide additional production flexibility to meet varying market demand for our different potash products.

Now running on all cylinders, Mosaic’s Esterhazy operation is one of the largest, most competitive potash mines in the world. Both shafts at K3 have been in operation for more than a year, and production continues to ramp up towards full hoisting capacity of more than 72,500 tonnes per day. A new daily hoisting record of 63,180 tonnes was reached in September 2022. 

Having both shafts in production removes historical ore handling constraints at Esterhazy and ensures capacity for additional ore supply as more mining machines are assembled underground and put into production. Commissioning of a twelfth four-rotor mining machine began in January, and a thirteenth is expected to be completed later this year. 

All machines in K3’s fleet can operate autonomously in fully developed production areas – which reduces risk for our employees and eliminates downtime, as they can be safely operated 24/7. 

Integrated Operations: Operational Visibility and Real-Time Information

K3 is built on technology and innovation. It is designed to provide annual production of 6 million tonnes, which is about 60,000 rail cars full of potash. This means moving 17-19 million tonnes of ore per year. 

Much of those operations are now being monitored and run from a technology-enabled pilot Integrated Operations Center, or IOC, on the surface at K2. Cameras and sensors monitor allow employees in the IOC to view the entire 12-kilometer conveyance system that transports ore from where it is mined 3,350 feet underground, up through the shafts, and across the surface to the K1 and K2 mills for processing. 

“The goal of this IOC is to improve production capabilities and increase reliability by integrating our operations from when the ore is mined to when product is loaded on railcars to ship out to our customers,” said Dustin Maksymchuk, General Manager – Esterhazy. “This provides our employees with the operational visibility and information they need, and they are empowered to act on that data in real-time.” 

Integrating operations has also allowed us to build management systems and governance processes that help us operate efficiently, effectively, repeatably and sustainably. It also provides new opportunities for employees. “Employees helped us design the IOC, and their input will continue to be crucial as we move forward,” said Dustin. 

New roles were created to support integrated operations, including IOC Coordinators responsible for managing the daily operations plan. There are also training and developmental opportunities available for employees to learn about and help refine automated mining controls and systems. 

Helping support, manage and implement change is a focus across Mosaic. The Esterhazy Team recently held training for Change Management Project Leads and are ingraining Change Management in their culture through dedicated resources, documented processes, ongoing training and continuous improvement feedback.

Leveraging the Full Capacity of K1 & K2 Mills 

With both shafts at K3 up and running, operations at Esterhazy are no longer shaft-limited and can leverage the full capability of the mills.  In addition to the IOC and implementation of new processes like Short-Interval Control, which helps employees maximize production by improving coordination and optimizing runtime, there is other work underway to improve operational reliability of the mills and ensure they are utilized to the fullest capacity. 

At the K1 mill, a third compaction circuit is being added that will improve our ability to convert standard tons to granular tons. This means more blend-grade product, which gives us additional production flexibility to meet market demand for specific products. This project is underway and expected to be completed by the end of 2023. 

At the K2 mill, a project was recently approved to add a hydrofloat circuit that will increase K2’s overall production capability by 400,000 tonnes – 80 percent of which will be natural crystal granular and the remaining standard product.
  
Staying Focused on Delivering on our Commitments 

Throughout the K3 ramp-up and as we look ahead, the Esterhazy team has remained focused on delivering on our commitments and providing the products our customers need to feed the world. 

Over 100 risk reduction projects were completed in 2022, each one an employee idea that helps reduce safety or environmental risks. The K1 and K2 mills operated without a recordable injury for the entire year. We are also making considerable progress improving the safety culture across the site by focusing on employee awareness of ground conditions at K3 and heightened daily inspections in all immediate work areas to identify and address potential hazards. 

“Our talented workforce is looking to the future and finding new ways to increase safety, efficiency and connection across our immense operating footprint – building a ‘digital mine’ to power us into the future,” said Dustin. “Employees are leading innovative, technology-enabled improvements that will help ensure we have the operational capacity, reliability and flexibility we need to meet the changing needs of our customers. We’re also remaining focused on safe, responsible operations and investing in our team and local communities.” 

This includes our commitment to partnering with local Indigenous communities and building a diverse, inclusive workforce and culture. “The sustainability of our business and our communities are indelibly linked, and we’re proud of the progress we’re making in these areas,” said Dustin. “We’re taking action to strengthen local communities and ensure Mosaic is a place where all people feel welcome, safe, valued and respected.” 

Funds and gifts from the Esterhazy Team’s holiday celebrations were donated to three local food banks in Esterhazy, Langenburg and Churchbridge. Pictured above: Raelene Andres, Sr. Administrative Assistant – Esterhazy, presenting a check to Lynette Griffith with Esterhazy and Area Hampers.

During the week of January 8, Esterhazy employees joined with others across Mosaic to launch Employee Inclusion Networks – voluntary, employee-led and leader-sponsored groups that help foster a diverse and inclusive workforce through advocacy and allyship.

The launch of The Mosaic Company’s Employee Inclusion Networks (EINs) last month means the company will be a more inclusive place to work for all its team members.

From January 30 through February 2, Mosaic hosted engaging virtual and in-person events around the world to celebrate all its employees' diversity and uniqueness which makes the company stronger.

“Employee Inclusion Networks are voluntary, employee-led and leader-sponsored groups, that through advocacy and allyship help foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive,” said Mosaic’s Lisa Poissant, Vice President of Human Resources, North America & Global Talent Acquisition and EIN Lead. 

The six Employee Inclusions Networks are:

• Pride
• Generations
• Women
• Veterans
• Race & Heritage
• Diverse Abilities

In Canada, Mosaic has committed to increasing Indigenous representation within the company to at least 15 percent by 2025 across three core areas: Community Investment, workforce new hires and procurement.

During EIN launch week, Mosaic hosted featured events and activities presented by each network, including live broadcasts from Florida and Sao Paolo, Brazil. Watch parties were held across Mosaic’s facilities in Saskatchewan, bringing together employees to learn and celebrate.  

American astronomer and Planetary Protection Engineer, Dr. Moogega Cooper, was joined by Mosaic’s CEO and President, Joc O’Rourke for a keynote presentation. Dr. Cooper shared her perspective on the power of diversity in teams, being an ally and inclusive leadership.

The Pride Network hosted two sessions with guest speakers, Rene Cantu from Equity Florida and JP Polo, DE&I Consultant and Professor based in Brazil, who presented on LGBTQIA+ literacy. The Race & Heritage and Generations Networks hosted in-person discussions with their colleagues using thought-provoking videos. The Women’s Network brought together two panels of leaders from across Mosaic to share their personal stories that have defined their careers.

Disability public speaker and advocate, Catarina Rivera, headlined the Diverse Abilities event, highlighting accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. Employees also shared their experiences with diverse abilities inside and outside the workplace. The Veteran’s Network hosted a panel discussion that included the voices of veterans, military spouses, and families of the fallen.

“Thank you to our Network Leads and to all those employees who organized and hosted events across the company – their efforts play an important role in making progress towards our 2030 Diversity and Inclusion Commitments,” said Poissant. “Together, we are taking steps to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that makes Mosaic stronger and better enables us to fulfill our mission: to help the world grow the food it needs.”

Learn more about Mosaic’s approach to Diversity & Inclusion.

The 109th Grey Cup Festival has come and gone, and to say it was a resounding success is a major understatement. Over 1,200 volunteers worked tirelessly to make Grey Cup Festival week a once-in-a-lifetime experience for tens of thousands of attendees at the various activities planned throughout the week. From Mosaic Village to Team Party rooms, to drone shows, live concerts, and Sunday’s sold-out Grey Cup Championship Game held at Mosaic Stadium – there was no shortage of Grey Cup excitement in Regina.

Mosaic’s Senior Leadership Team was also in attendance to take in all the action and participated in multiple events throughout the week. Most notably, Mosaic’s announced our $1M investment in Employment & Training Program in the YWCA Regina’s New Center for Women & Families. We also engaged with members of the business community at the Grey Cup Festival Business Summit presented by Mosaic, and in the morning prior to Sunday’s Championship Game, we hosted The Mosaic Tailgate Brunch.

As the community gathered for the Mosaic sponsored 2022 Grey Cup Festival in Regina, Mosaic’s CEO and President, Joc O’Rourke shared the company’s plans to invest $1M in the new Centre’s Employment and Training Program, designed to create equitable opportunities for the women and families the YWCA Regina serves. 

“The YWCA’s New Centre for Women and Families will be a community hub with enormous impact,” said Mosaic’s President & CEO, Joc O’Rourke. “Mosaic is honored to be a positive force for change in Regina by partnering with the YWCA on this transformational project.”  

The 85,000 sq ft YWCA Regina Centre for Women and Families building will operate with a trauma informed approach and wrap-around services that provide crisis and preventative supports through the work of YWCA Regina and partnerships with other community serving organizations and visiting practitioners.  

Earlier in the week, Mosaic’s President & CEO Joc O’Rourke also delivered the keynote address at the Grey Cup Festival Business Summit presented by Mosaic. Joc spoke about the important role Saskatchewan’s potash plays in feeding the world and the technology that’s powering progress at the world’s largest, most efficient, and technologically advanced potash operations in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Later he joined other Saskatchewan business leaders for a panel discussion on Saskatchewan’s advancements in mining and agriculture.
 

MOSAIC COMMITS $1 MILLION TO FUND NEW PROGRAM IN YWCA REGINA’S CENTER FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES  

As the community gathered for the Mosaic sponsored 2022 Grey Cup Festival in Regina, Mosaic’s CEO and President, Joc O’Rourke shared the company’s plans to invest in the new Centre’s Employment and Training Program, designed to create equitable opportunities for the women and families the YWCA Regina serves. 

The 85,000 sq ft YWCA Regina Centre for Women and Families building will operate with a trauma informed approach and wrap-around services that provide crisis and preventative supports through the work of YWCA Regina and partnerships with other community serving organizations and visiting practitioners.  

These supports will address the barriers that keep vulnerable women and children in homelessness and violent situations. The building will also feature community multi-purpose spaces, access to drop-in supports and essential needs, communal kitchens, and indoor and outdoor play areas. The Centre will include a healing and ceremony lodge stewarded by Indigenous community partners to provide access to cultural connection and Indigenous ways of knowing. 

“The Centre for Women and Families is about preventing crisis before it happens, and investing in education and skill building for those facing inequities and barriers in our community is integral to this,” says YWCA CEO Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen, “We are incredibly grateful to The Mosaic Company for stepping up and working to build equity and access in our province.” 

The project will cost $63 million to build. In June of 2022, YWCA Regina announced a $33.9 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), a $1 million investment from the Government of Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, and a $2 million contribution through gift of land from the City of Regina. Including Mosaic’s commitment, over $13 million has been raised through the Community Campaign with $7 million more to go. 

“The YWCA’s New Centre for Women and Families will be a community hub with enormous impact,” said Mosaic’s President & CEO, Joc O’Rourke. “Mosaic is honored to be a positive force for change in Regina by partnering with the YWCA on this transformational project.”  

Construction on the Centre started in October 2022 and the building is set for completion in the fall of 2024. 

MEDIA RELEASE (Thursday, October 13, 2022)

Mosaic Million Meal Challenge launches to raise one million meals for Regina Food Bank during record food insecurity.

Today Regina Food Bank launched the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge, an annual citywide campaign to raise food and funds with The Mosaic Company. Regina Food Bank is seeing record food insecurity driven by rising food costs. It is preparing to deliver over 140,000 points of service by the end of the year, compared to 120,378 points of service in 2021. This underscores the need for donations. The Mosaic Company will match every meal donated in October, up to 150,000 meals. 

“Our community has shown us that together we can make a difference in fighting hunger,” said Sarah Fedorchuk – Vice President, Government & Public Affairs – The Mosaic Company. “In just two years, the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge has raised over 2.75 million meals. The community continues to rise to the challenge, and we’re proud to join them.”

As hunger hits close to home, Regina Food Bank’s scale of impact is its greatest in its 40-year history. 13,000 lbs of food is distributed daily to households, schools, and community agencies across Regina. 

“We get food to people when they need it, where they need it, said John Bailey – Chief Executive Officer, Regina Food Bank. “We want people to understand that every time they give funds, it’s a way of sharing a meal with their neighbours who are struggling to get by. Every dollar can make a difference.”

This year, the theme, You CAN, will show the community how they can improve food security. A series of events will take place for the community to experience or participate in. Stuff the Bus returns on November 5, 2022, opening the transit door for community to donate food and funds at Sherwood Co-op, or register for food donations to be collected from their doorsteps. 

For over 35 years October has been Food Drive Month for Regina Food Bank. Since Mosaic Million Meal Challenged launched in 2020, the community has raised 2.75 million meals for Regina Food Bank users, showing that together we can improve food security. Visit reginafoodbank.ca to donate funds and learn how to join the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge. 

For media requests and interview, please contact:

Melissa Fiacco
Manager, Storytelling & Campaigns | Regina Food Bank
P 306.520.7457 | reginafoodbank.ca | #MillionMealChallenge

Sarah Fedorchuk
Vice President, Government & Public Affairs – North America | The Mosaic Company
P 306-526-7560 | mosaicincanada.com | #MillionMealChallenge
 

After a two year hiatus, we’re back and rock ‘n out in the classroom! The long-standing GeoVenture Teachers Program returned this past summer.
 
The program, which is part of the Saskatchewan Mining Association’s Education Outreach Program, allows educators a closer look at Mosaic’s potash operations and opportunity to visit mines sites throughout Saskatchewan.
 
As the world’s leading producer of potash products, Mosaic welcomed participants to its Colonsay facility in August for a tour of the site and a few lessons about the production process. During their time onsite, participants learned about the mining process and potash, including the role it plays in Mosaic’s mission and agriculture as a whole.
 
Participants geared up, stepped into the cage, and journeyed 1,100 meters into the earth to get a closer look at our equipment, the patterns from laser-guided mining machines and potash conveyor belts. They even got to take home their own potash samples!

“We’re excited to have the GeoVenture Teachers Program back up and running and share with teachers a first-hand look at the mining industry and the essential operations happening underneath our feet everyday,” said Pam Schwann, SMA President. “Teachers play such an important role preparing students for the world outside the classroom and we hope this program will help give them a unique insight for lessons in it.” 
 
For more than 35 years, the GeoVenture Teachers Program has developed over 700 educator-ambassadors for Saskatchewan's mineral sector. As an engaged neighbor, we are honored to play a part in helping to cultivate a positive awareness of Saskatchewan’s potash contribution to the community sector for residents of all ages.
 

THE MOSAIC COMPANY INVESTS $1 MILLION DOLLARS IN ECONOMIC RECONCILIATION THROUGH PARTNER MORRIS INTERACTIVE’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN POTASH MINING TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.

This week Mosaic’s senior leaders and board of directors were in Saskatchewan, Canada to meet with stakeholders and tour the company’s Esterhazy potash operations, where innovative technologies move potash cut by autonomous mining machines to surface and across miles of enclosed conveyor belts to two massive processing mills. Most of the process is managed from a digitally powered Integrated Operations Center (IOC). While much of the process now runs with less human intervention, behind the screens and scenes are digital experts – and their skills are in high demand in the mining industry.  

Building a Talent Pipeline 

In 2020, Morris Interactive received support from the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), and in consultation with Mosaic, Cowessess First Nation and other Nations, various Indigenous scholars and industry sponsors, developed training program curriculum for driven First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals to hone their digital skills used in the potash industry.  

Supporting the training program aligns with Mosaic’s bold Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets. Mosaic’s Esterhazy operations neighbor several First Nations communities. In 2018, Mosaic announced targets to ensure the company reflects and supports the Indigenous communities that surround our operations – aiming to increase Indigenous new hires, procurement spend and community investments by 15% by 2025. 

Recently, we went a step farther, strengthening their commitment to diversity and inclusion by releasing targets to increase representation of women and underrepresented groups, leadership diversity and community investment focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives globally by 30% by 2030. 

Digital Transformation in Potash Mining Training Program 

Grounded in Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #92, the ten-week training program is built on Morris Interactive’s ten years of authentic and meaningful relationships with Indigenous and industry clients. The course is designed to be community-specific with an overall training philosophy of student success, long-term fulfilling careers, mutual respect, and shared economic benefit. 

A pilot program was hosted on, and in partnership with Cowessess First Nation and surrounding Nations in early 2022. The pilot included a two-week practicum at Mosaic’s Esterhazy operations and resulted in nine Indigenous graduates, five of which have acquired jobs in mining. Program alumni, Robert Kay Jr. says the program gave him the knowledge he needed to start a career in the potash industry, “The course helped me understand the potash mining process. I now work with Noble, a Mosaic contractor, where I often find myself sharing pieces of knowledge that I learned in the program with my colleagues.” 

An Investment in our Future Workforce 

On August 17, Mosaic held a reception where CEO and President, Joc O’Rourke and Board Chair, Greg Ebel announced a long-term investment of $1 million dollars to further expand the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining training program to more Indigenous students for the next five years.

“Mosaic’s role in Saskatchewan is far bigger than just the potash we produce. Investing in the community is a cornerstone of how we do business,” said Joc O’Rourke. “We believe it is our responsibility to be true partners to the Indigenous communities near our operations. This is an investment in Saskatchewan, the potash industry and in Indigenous people and the communities they call home.” 

Morris Interactive’s CEO, Mathew Cey shared how this significant investment will support the program’s development, “Over the next five years, Mosaic’s investment will help us deliver collaborative, culturally appropriate, pre-employment training for driven First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals to prepare for careers in the potash industry. This includes mentorship, elder support, and post-course career support far beyond the ten weeks.” 

The next Digital Transformation in Potash Mining course will be delivered in partnership with the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) this fall. The course will take place in Saskatoon, Treaty 6 Territory and Homeland of the Métis, with practicums at Mosaic’s Colonsay facility.  

Learn more about the Digital Transformation in Potash program here.

We’re helping tackle hunger in Moose Jaw. Mosaic has committed to the renewal of its continued support for the Mosaic Community Food Farm, a two-acre sustainable agricultural project located in the beautiful Wakamow Valley. Operated by a small group of dedicated staff with the help of an enthusiastic pool of volunteers, the farm grows fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables for distribution to a number of food partner organizations in the city of Moose Jaw who would otherwise not have ready access to nourishing produce.
 
Mosaic has proudly supported or invested in the Mosaic Community Food Farm since 2015. Mosaic’s support of the farm is just one example of the company’s broader commitment to fight hunger and promote good health and nutrition in local communities—a commitment which, in turn, is a natural extension of Mosaic’s goal to produce the highest-quality crop nutrient products that will help farmers grow abundant, nutritious crops.

Twenty-six tons and growing. Since its inception and with the help of Mosaic, the farm has provided over 51,000 lbs of fresh produce to Moose Jaw families, with a yield of over 16,000 lbs in 2021 alone! The success of the farm relies on a close collaboration between Mosaic and the Wakamow Valley Authority, as well as the participation of a number of nonprofit agencies who distribute the farm’s produce to those in need, including Hunger in Moose Jaw, the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank, the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council, and Riverside Mission.

“For every $2.50 in funding Mosaic has contributed to the Mosaic Community Food Farm, the farm has been able to harvest a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables for families in need,” said Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President Government & Public Affairs, North America. “We’re proud of the fact that what we’re doing here is making a real difference for families in the Moose Jaw area.”
 
Mosaic made the announcement of renewed support to the community food farm during a recent site visit by employees earlier this summer.

What can a journey with Mox the Spirit Bear teach us about Indigenous Peoples? Just ask students from Mosaic’s ten First Nation partner schools in Saskatchewan, who were recently granted exclusive, private access to explore the Indigenous Ingenuity Exhibit. Over three days in April, about 450 students took part in hands-on, experiential STEM learning opportunities including a coding workshop, interactive Indigenous Ingenuity Exhibits like an igloo build and an IMAX film entitled the Great Bear Rainforest featuring the Spirit Bear, Mox.

“My favorite part about the field trip was watching The Great Bear Rainforest at the IMAX,” said Elin, Grade 5. ‘It showed a lot about the animals and how some of the Indigenous People know so much about the animals and how they live.” 

A temporary exhibit, with lasting memories. While the students were only able to visit the science center for a day, there’s nothing quite like an exciting day outside the classroom to ignite their passion for learning and expand their awareness about the history of Indigenous Peoples and their own community — all while having a blast. 

“I really liked the Indigenous Peoples section, the fishing simulator,” said Kylie, Grade 6. “I learned that it is important to know the limits of how many you should take to save the natural resources.”  

Mosaic’s partnership with the Go! Science Outreach Program began in 2018 as a way to bring innovative STEM-based learning opportunities to our First Nation Partner Schools. Over the past five years, Mosaic has invested $89,000 in the program. 

“At Mosaic, we understand that the sustainability of our business and our communities are strongly linked,” said Tyler Hopson, Public Affairs Manager and Indigenous Engagement lead. “This year’s field trip, the first in-person field trip we were able to host since COVID began, was an excellent opportunity to learn about the history — and future —  of indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan.
 
Our commitment to indigenous engagement ensures that by 2025, Mosaic in Canada commits at least 15% of our total community investment dollars, procurement spend and new hires from the indigenous community. Our support for the Saskatchewan Science Center’s Indigenous Ingenuity exhibit is an important part of achieving that goal.    
 

After years of collaboration, development, testing – learning from trial and error along the way – the Esterhazy team is now successfully running K3’s mining machines autonomously in all three “passes” they make to mine an area. The team began testing first-pass automation in April 2021 at K3, and they surpassed an impressive milestone in March – mining one million tons in first-pass automation. Six of the ten machines in K3’s fleet can operate autonomously on the first pass, and all have been operating autonomously on the second and third “side” passes. 

Running these machines with minimal human intervention reduces risk for our employees and eliminates downtime, as they can safely operate 24/7. Automation allows employees who previously worked in close proximity with mining machines to operate and monitor them from a distance – providing better, safer working conditions for employees, while also providing an opportunity to increase production.  

“Two of our main goals when we formed Esterhazy’s automation team in 2015 were to automate the steering of our mining machines in first pass and build the conveyor belt automatically,” explains Anthony Sparvier, K3 Automation Superintendent. “We’ve accomplished both those goals, but there were significant challenges to overcome along the way.” 

Esterhazy’s automation team worked closely with third-party experts throughout design and development – performing extensive tests to confirm the accuracy and reliability of various systems. They also worked with Esterhazy’s geologist to confirm autonomous mining would not have any geological impacts.  

Building operators’ confidence and trust in autonomous operations took some time. “The same control aspects were in place, but the newer mining machines and the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens were quite a bit different than what our people were used to,” explains Sparvier. “All our operators mine differently but our mining algorithm mines the same regardless of who is at the machine, so there was also some confusion and misunderstanding about how the machine steers.”  

Sparvier says the key to building that trust and confidence was involving the operators, transparently sharing about success and challenges along the way, and providing training. “We developed a training presentation with all of the operators from each crew who were at the mining machine when we were initially testing first-pass automation,” says Sparvier. “The training goes over the method, algorithm and what to expect with cutting in automation. It also provided answers to some of the typical questions we were getting about steering.”   

There are still some challenges to overcome, but the Esterhazy team is excited about the progress they are making. “We couldn’t have accomplished all we have without support from all levels of our organization – from our operators to senior leaders,” says Sparvier. “It truly has been a team effort, and we’re not done yet. We still have more training to do, and more projects are on the way to make our automation program more robust, reliable and intuitive.”    

In 2009, Mosaic embarked on our Esterhazy K3 project – a $3 billion-dollar investment in the long-term sustainability of our operations, Esterhazy and the vision we have for the future of our North America Business. More than 12 years and almost 13 million workhours later, the K3 project is nearly complete. The project timeline was accelerated to help offset impacts of the final closure of the K1 and K2 shafts in June 2021.

Esterhazy’s K3 is Saskatchewan’s first new underground potash mine in over a half-century. Potash ore mined 3,350 feet below the surface is hoisted up two shafts – North and South – using equipment in over 330-foot-tall headframes that can be seen spanning the horizon from miles away. Overland conveyor systems then carry K3 ore to the existing K1 and K2 mills for processing.

As of the end of March 2022, there are nine mining machines cutting underground at K3 that can provide up to 50,000 ore tons per day – with a new daily record of 62,000 tons being set on January 23. Another mining machine is nearing production, and three more mining machines and more underground conveyors will be added over the next couple of years.

Read more about Esterhazy K3 here.ΓÇ» 

Nine students from several First Nation communities in Saskatchewan are ready to begin working in the potash industry after completing a two-month Mosaic sponsored mining program from Morris Interactive.  

In January, Mosaic and professional development firm Morris Interactive teamed up with the Cowessess, Zagime Anishinabek, Kahkewistahaw and Ochapowace First Nations community to create a potash mining pilot program.  

“The program was designed to ensure that Aboriginal Peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector. Mosaic provided support to the program from the early stages with curriculum input and safety culture in the potash industry,” said Mosaic’s Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, Earl Greyeyes. 

Following the pilot program, Mosaic provided the nine students with an opportunity to participate in a practicum spanning two weeks. The practicum offered PPE and orientation to graduates, followed by a tour of the Esterhazy K1, K2 and K3 sites. The students were then able to work in various departments job shadowing Mosaic employees. Mosaic also provided the students with accommodations during the practicum. 
     
“These past 8 weeks have truly been a privilege,” said Robert Kay, one of the graduates of the mining program. “I myself entered into this course with little to no knowledge of the history behind mining and what is offered from it today. Thanks to the course I can safely assume all of us can go forth into our careers and lives with a different perspective. I am quite excited to see where this adventure will take me and what awesome challenges it will throw at me.” 

Upon completion of the program, Cowessess student Dion Marion accepted an Indigenous Summer Student position as a Labourer Intern at Esterhazy K2. His start date will be on May 2.

Mosaic’s 2025 Indigenous Engagement Strategy ensures that by 2025, 15% of our total community investment dollars, procurement spend, and new hires are with Indigenous peoples. Learn more about this commitment and how we are working to meet our goals.

Rice is the world’s most widely consumed grain, sustaining approximately half of the world’s population. U.S. rice agriculture provides managed wetlands for North America’s waterfowl and 32 other at-risk species, approximately 3 million acres of rice planted each year. Thus, sustaining working rice lands is one of the most important steps in guaranteeing our nation’s food security and natural resource base.

As the world’s leader in wetlands conservation, Ducks Unlimited (DU) counts the rice industry as a key partner in sustaining the future of waterfowl. The compatibility of on-farm conservation practices that improve water quality and quantity, farm profitability and wildlife habitat led DU to join forces with USA Rice to form the Rice Stewardship Partnership almost a decade ago.

The Mosaic Company Foundation has provided key funding for the Rice Stewardship Partnership’s on-the-ground efforts in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, where most of the rice in the U.S. is grown.  

The Partnership helps farmers meet the increased global demand for food by supporting rice yields, while improving environmental performance and farm profitability and preserving wetland resources. Collaborating with leading agricultural, conservation and environmental organizations, the Partnership equips rice producers with the support, knowledge, tools and practices needed to solve current problems and meet future challenges to the rice industry in an environmentally beneficial way.  

Mosaic’s support helps to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship at the field level to achieve optimal crop uptake of nutrients while minimizing environmental impacts. On-farm improvements and management practices contribute to improved water quality by reducing the levels of nutrients lost to the Mississippi River.  

There are numerous other environmental benefits of the program.  For example, water use efficiency practices, including alternative irrigation strategies, help conserve water and reduce demand on surface and groundwater resources. Further, the Partnership’s practices promote efforts that minimize energy consumption, reduce diesel fuel use, and improve residue management – which translate to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. Employing these practices also supports the profitability needs of the farmer by maximizing inputs and reducing costs.  

Agricultural practices that balance environmental and wildlife needs with the profitability needs of the farmer – all while addressing the global demand for more food – are critical to the future of rice production. To date the program has impacted over 720,000 rice acres to improve 4Rs, water management, and conservation, while providing critical wildlife habitat for migratory waterfowl.  

“The goal of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) is to identify at-risk behaviors and replace them with safe behaviors,” explains Trent Hagerman, BBS Lead. “Many of the BBS processes currently in place in our North America Business use peer-to-peer observations to help us identify, recognize and share safe behaviors. It’s a partnership between our employees and management – we want to find safer solutions and further develop a culture where we’re all comfortable talking about safety.” ΓÇ» 

BBS has been a focus at our North America operations facilities for years, and a formal program was established for our North America Business in 2021 to help sites evolve current BBS processes and act as a roadmap for sites implementing new processes. BBS is also a focus of for our North America Business in 2022.   

“Our goal in 2022 is to have a strong BBS process in place at all our North America Business operations sites,” explains Trent. “Sites without processes are working on putting one in place, and we’re improving existing processes by sharing and implementing best practices from across Mosaic and our industry.”ΓÇ» ΓÇ» 

For centuries, Sweat Lodges have served as a place for Indigenous peoples across North America to hold cultural ceremonies focused on physical, mental, and spiritual healings and as a place to connect with one's heritage. The dome-like structures serve a unique purpose based on the community who operates them and are a vital part of maintaining healthy Indigenous communities. ΓÇ» 
 
The funding provided by Mosaic will allow Zagime to have a larger and healthier space for people to attend sweat lodge ceremonies, an important cultural tradition for many First Nations.ΓÇ» 

Their existing Lodge needs replacement as it is no longer safe to host ceremonies. Mosaic’s investment of $45,000 allows for the rebuild of the structure, which will be utilized by many First Nations people from surrounding First Nations including Cowessess, Kahkewistahaw, Ochapowace and other from across Treaty 4 Territory. Construction is currently underway and expected to be completed by the summer. ΓÇ» 
 
“We are humbled to know that this grant, which is the first of its kind for both Mosaic and Saskatchewan First Nations, impacts many First Nation communities by providing a sacred place for healing that connects individuals to their heritage and culture,” shares Mosaic’s Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, Earl Greyeyes. “Through working with First Nations and Métis communities, like Zagime, we identify strategic opportunities to target our funding to the projects that are important to the growth and sustainability in the areas where we operate.”ΓÇ» 

Mosaic’s 2025 Indigenous Engagement Strategy ensures that by 2025, 15% of our total community investment dollars, procurement spend, and new hires are with Indigenous peoples. Learn more about this commitment and how we are working to meet our goals.

Sustainably growing more food depends on fertilizers, which are responsible for producing up to 60% of all crop yields. By 2050, the global population is expected to reach 9.8 billion people, and experts estimate agricultural productivity must increase to enable farmers to produce enough crops. Fertilizers are critical to doing that without increasing global emissions or contributing to deforestation and poverty.  

So, we are broadening our commitment to environmental stewardship by announcing targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in Florida, U.S. by 2030 and companywide by 2040. To achieve these targets, we will emphasize opportunities to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from our operations. We believe this is a critical step in managing our own most pressing physical and transition climate risks—like the threats of carbon pricing and increasingly severe weather—and as a way to be a good steward of the environment, while contributing to a global sustainable food future. 

“Environmental responsibility is a defining issue of our time. Mosaic’s net-zero commitment and clear pathway to achieving it demonstrates one of the ways we are doing our part to limit the impacts of climate change and contribute positively to society,” said Mosaic President and CEO Joc O’Rourke.  

Mosaic’s significant landholdings position us to leverage carbon removal through nature-based solutions. As a result—and factoring in the improvements we can make to our own operations—we will not pursue carbon offset credits at this time. 

Our Scope 1 emissions are generated from burning fuels and natural gas at our facilities. Our Scope 2 emissions are generated by purchasing electricity from the grid. Less than 20% of energy from the grid is classified as renewable, but we are engaging utilities in discussions about our mutual decarbonization efforts. Indirect emissions are offset by the generation of power from emissions-free waste heat in the U.S. and Brazil. Our Scope 3 emissions are generated downstream from the application of ammoniated crop nutrient products in the form of N2O, and upstream from purchased goods—namely ammonia.   

Our net zero targets are in addition to the wide range of 2025 ESG Performance Targets set last year, including to reduce companywide GHG emissions and freshwater use per unit of production by 20%. In 2020, Mosaic made progress toward both goals, achieving a 10% reduction in GHG emissions and an 18% reduction in freshwater use per unit of production since the baseline was set in 2020.* Though not represented in a formal target, we are also addressing Scope 3 emissions by engaging suppliers, partnering in the development of innovative agricultural technologies and investing in a pipeline of solutions that could ultimately reduce emissions at the farm level.  

To better understand Mosaic’s approach to acting responsibly and to review the company’s commitments to deforestation and climate change, visit mosaicco.com/our-responsibility.  

*In 2020, we saw a significant reduction in freshwater use, thanks to efforts across our business to minimize our impact – and, in part, due to the nonlinear and cyclical nature of water use. We expect our performance to increase somewhat next year. We are on track to meet our 2025 targets. 

As of December 8, Esterhazy K3’s newly completed south shaft headframe is operating at full hoisting capacity. Production officially began November 8 following successful commissioning of the headframe and ore handling system in October.  

“Thanks to the dedication of our team and contract partners – the south shaft headframe was safely completed approximately three months ahead of schedule,” explains Bernie Boutin, Director of Capital Projects – K3. “It was always a goal to accelerate completion of the south shaft headframe, mine ore storage bins and related conveyor systems, however the early closure of K1 and K2 made it that much more important.”ΓÇ»  

Ramping Up K3’s Hoisting Capacity & Production
As planned, hoisting capacity of the south shaft headframe started at 10,000 tons per day and is increasing to 40,000 tons per day in December. Combined with the north shaft headframe, which has been in operation since 2018, this will bring K3’s hoisting capacity to more than 80,000 tons per day.  

Having the new south headframe and underground ore handling system in production removes current ore hoisting constraints and ensures capacity for additional ore supply as future mining machines are assembled and put into production.

Production at K3 is also ramping up with the addition of ore from the south shaft – reaching a new daily record of more than 43,000 tons by mid-November. Total tons will continue to increase with the recent addition of a ninth four-rotor mining machine and two more mining machines by June 2022. ΓÇ» 

“With both shafts now operational, our focus remains on increasing tons to fully leverage K3’s hoisting capacity,” explains Bradley Danylko, Sr. Mine Manager. “We’ll do that by continuing to grow our fleet of mining machines and use technology to find new ways to safely, efficiently make the quality products our customers depend on.” ΓÇ» 

Growing K3’s Fleet of Automated Mining Machines 

A ninth four-rotor mining machine left the shop in November and is now in production at K3.  

Production at K3 is also ramping up with ore from the south shaft and the recent addition of a ninth four-rotor mining machine. Two more mining machines are expected to be in production by June 2022.  

“Safely and efficiently commissioning these automated mining machines requires teamwork—especially between our assembly, maintenance, production and automation teams,” says David Steiger, Sr. Mine Manager. “Each one is assembled in the shop then trammed to mining areas to begin production.”  

The machines make three passes to mine an area. On the first pass, they set the direction and forge a new path through rock while another automated machine follows behind them installing hardware to build a conveyer belt. During the second and third passes, the machines follow the path of the conveyer belt to mine ore—first on one side of the belt, then the other.  

Four of the nine mining machines currently in K3’s fleet are capable of operating autonomously in all three passes, and all nine are expected to be operating autonomously for all three passes in fully developed production areas in early 2022. Running these machines with minimal human intervention reduces risk for our employees and eliminates downtime, as they can safely operate 24/7. ΓÇ»  

Integrated Operations: Gaining Momentum through Collaboration  

Esterhazy K3’s Integrated Operations Center (IOC) is now complete – and we’re continuing to gain momentum on integrating operations across our Esterhazy site by collaborating with the Florida mining and concentrates teams, who are also integrating operations. 

“The current physical build in place is the IOC for K3—which manages the underground, hoists and ore flow to the mills,” explains Kyle Douglas, Engineer Lead. “The next step is incorporating operation of the K1 and K2 mills.”  

Ultrasonic sensors are now in place for the new advanced underground conveyor control system being developed to reduce conveyor downtime and optimize miner productivity. The system coordinates the automated mining machines with the underground storage bins to maintain steady-state ore flow across the conveyor network. It allows panel miners to maximize their production rate without loading belts past their design limits. The bins that they ultimately bump into will be kept full, but without overfilling—which should lead to more continuous operation.  

Another big step forward—new consoles have been installed that give us the ability to change operating screens at the touch of a single button on the smart keyboard. They provide rapid access to emergency and other priority screens, which can be integrated to allow access by the Emergency Operations Center during an emergency event.  

K3 Transition Workforce Plan: A Look Back  
When the K3 Transition workforce plan was first developed five years ago, it predicted we could reduce our headcount by more than 200 employees if we managed our natural attrition carefully. To do this, we partnered with our local Union and developed the “K3 Transition – Hourly Workforce Plan” Letter of Understanding (LOU), which acted as our key document on how employees would move into new or changed roles as we closed our K1, K2 and Inflow operations and moved over to K3. 

When K1, K2 and Inflow operations ended nine months earlier than projected, more 200 hourly employees temporarily transferred to new roles in under 10 days. A record-number of hourly roles—158 in total—were posted at one time to provide many options for employees to bid.ΓÇ» 

Our workforce plan was successful because Mosaic and the Union worked continuously throughout the transition to find the best solutions and opportunities for our employees.  

“Creating a workforce plan that allowed us to flex during our K3 Transition was very complex,” said Braden Domres, HR Manager - Esterhazy. “The success of this plan came from the strong partnership between our local Union Executive and our Management team and I would like to thank this group for creating a strategy that supported our employees as they shifted into new roles within our operations."

The future of Esterhazy is taking shape. Rich potash ore continues to be hoisted up K3’s completed north shaft at an average rate of more than 30,000 tons per day, and final work is underway to begin production at K3’s south shaft later this month.  

“Thanks to the dedication of our team and contract partners – the south shaft headframe will be safely completed approximately three months ahead of schedule,” explains Bernie Boutin, Director of Capital Projects – K3. “It was always a goal to accelerate completion of the south shaft headframe, mine ore storage bins and related conveyor systems, however the early closure of K1 and K2 made it that much more important.” 

Video: Two major “firsts” for our Esterhazy K3 project – potash ore being conveyed for the first time through the south coarse ore bin system on Oct. 5 and through the south surge bin system and up the south shaft headframe for the first time on Oct. 19.

Commissioning of the south shaft and mine ore handling system took place throughout October. First ore was safely and successfully conveyed through the massive 6,000-ton-capacity south coarse ore bin, and then conveyed through the south surge bin system up the south shaft headframe using the newly completed Koepe hoist and 60-ton skips. Ore from mining machines cutting in the south portion of K3 is conveyed to the south coarse ore bin. From here, it can be directed to either the south surge bin and hoisting system, or to the north surge bin and hoisting system.   

The focus now is on final preparations to begin production at the south shaft headframe this month – starting at 10,000 tons per day the first week then ramping up every week thereafter to achieve an additional 40,000 tons of hoisting capacity per day by December. By that time, a ninth four-rotor mining machine is also expected to be in production at K3 – with two additional mining machines expected to be in production at K3 by June 2022.  

Mining machines that are cutting in a production panel make three passes – the first pass to set the direction and forge a new path through rock, then second and third passes to mine ore. More than 21,000 feet (or 247,000 tons) have been cut by these machines utilizing first-pass automation since testing began in April, and the entire fleet is expected to be operating autonomously for all three passes in fully developed production areas in early 2022. Running these machines with minimal human intervention reduces risk for our employees and eliminates downtime, as they can safely operator 24/7.  

Esterhazy’s K3 has twin shafts that sink more than 3,000 feet – each covered by headframes that rise more than 300 feet above ground. The north shaft (on right) is used to move ore to the surface and transport people and equipment. The south shaft (on left) will be used solely to move ore to the surface. 

Esterhazy’s K3 has twin shafts that sink more than 3,000 feet – each covered by headframes that rise more than 300 feet above ground. The north shaft (on right) is used to move ore to the surface and transport people and equipment. The south shaft (on left) will be used solely to move ore to the surface. 

Video: Time-lapse video to see construction of the Koepe hoist in K3’s south shaft headframe.

Tomorrow, September 30, represents an important day in Canada’s history as we recognize the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day is meant to acknowledge the legacy of residential schools and ensure the realities and injustices of the past are not forgotten. 

Canada’s History 
Canadian residential schools date back to the 1880s and were operational until well into the 20th century. About 150,000 children across Canada were placed in residential schools, funded by the Canadian government, and administered by Christian Churches to assimilate Indigenous children to Canadian culture. Over 100 residential schools operated across Canada during this time, with the last Saskatchewan-based residential school closing in 1996. 

Fast forward to 2021, when the first of many unmarked Indigenous gravesites of children who attended residential schools were made public in Kamloops, British Columbia. After that, the unimaginable discoveries continued across Canada, including 719 unmarked gravesites at Cowessess First Nation, Mosaic’s long-time community investment partner in the Esterhazy area.  

“Over the past few months, the story of unmarked graves at residential schools impacted every Indigenous person and many proud Canadians. We all must reset our compass to better understand the truth then reconciliation will lead us to where we all want to be,” shares Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cowessess First Nation.  

Learn more about the history of residential schools here. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
At Mosaic, we continue to work towards a more inclusive workplace that encourages a diversity of viewpoints. Tomorrow, across our Saskatchewan locations, we encourage employees to take part in a day of reflection, participate safely in a community event that educates on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools or access one of the following resources to learn more about Indigenous history in Canada and complete an important Call to Action by sharing your learnings with friends and family.

Mosaic’s Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation 
We recognize the importance of acknowledging and understanding Indigenous history and have made bold commitments towards ensuring 100% of our Canadian-based employees receive Indigenous cultural awareness training. In addition, we have committed to increasing Indigenous representation to 15 percent in three key areas through our 2025 Indigenous Targets. Learn more.

Employees take part in Blanket exercise with Cowessess First Nation.

Most recently, we have enlisted the help of Cowessess First Nation to bring continued learnings of Indigenous culture and history to our employees. So far, employees have attended two cultural learning days where they participated in the Kairos Blanket Exercise, a role reversal exercise that effectively and actively educated employees of the histories of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Led by members of Cowessess First Nation, employees laid blankets in a circle to represent Turtle Island. Mosaic employees played the role of First Nations, Inuit, Métis peoples, and European settlers. Learn more about this exercise in this video. 

Through the teachings of Chief Delorme and other First Nation elders and members, our employees are learning firsthand about Indigenous history, culture – including ceremonies and protocols – and economic development. 

“Cowessess First Nation and Mosaic have held Cultural Learning Days which build upon our relationship and better understand how to work towards the end goal of reconciliation,” said Chief Delorme. 

“We are extremely appreciative of Chief Delorme and Cowessess First Nation’s commitment to providing these learnings to our employees,” shares Earl Greyeyes, Mosaic’s Indigenous Engagement Coordinator. “We are proud to be furthering our commitment to create an inclusive workforce that enables the diversity of voices and insights.” 

Food insecurity across Canada is on the rise. According to the Breakfast Club of Canada, nearly 2.1 million households in Canada experienced food insecurity in 2020. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to put financial pressure on families, the number of individuals vulnerable to a disruption in access to healthy food options is rising.

At Mosaic, our role in fighting hunger starts with the work our employees do each day to help the world grow the food it needs and extends to our backyards. Across North America, we invest over $1.5 million USD each year to address food insecurity and hunger. In Canada, we foster strong partnerships with the 24 food organizations in the communities where we operate and last year invested nearly $1 million. 

Now more than ever, reliable infrastructure is key to ensuring food organizations can handle the volume of products they are required to move each day to feed populations in need. Here are a few examples of how we support improvements made to infrastructure to equip and position our partners to run effective food programming.  

Moose Jaw & District Food Bank, Moose Jaw 
Vital to the community of Moose Jaw, the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank (MJFB) serves over 950 people each month; half of them are children. As the number of individuals accessing the MJFB has grown in recent years, so has the need for a larger space.

In 2020, the Food Bank announced a capital campaign to purchase a new building to accommodate their need for a larger, well-functioning space. Mosaic committed $40,000 toward the campaign in addition to $10,000 toward their 2020 Better Together Food Drive.

Mosaic's Vice President of Government and Public Affairs – North America, Sarah Fedorchuk, shared Mosaic's plan to continue our support to help ensure the Food Bank can continue feeding those at risk for food insecurity in Moose Jaw and the surrounding communities.

"We are proud to share our continued support for the Moose Jaw Food Bank, with a $90,000 investment over the next three years," said Sarah. "This funding allows the organization to expand and improve their current infrastructure requirements to meet their growing needs and helps uplift a community where hundreds of Mosaic employees call home."  

The MJFB's new home, located on 270 Fairford St. W, is complete with an office, warehouse, and large lobby to serve residents. 

Chili for Children, Regina 
A staple in the community for over 40 years, Chili for Children supports vulnerable youth in Regina by providing hot lunches to over 800 students at several schools in the city's inner-city neighbourhoods. 

In 2019, we announced a $25,000 donation to the organization to help purchase a new vehicle to transport hot meals to schools throughout Regina. As well, we recently helped outfit the organization's food concession trailer, pictured above, with a hot water system. 

"Now more than ever, we must ensure our infrastructure is functioning to continue our important work," shared Greg Stevenson, Executive Director, Chili for Children. "Thanks to the continued support of Mosaic, we were able to put our food concession trailer in service, which will help us access our community of students throughout inner-city Regina who are experiencing food insecurity."  

REACH (Regina Education and Action on Child Hunger Inc.), Regina 
Last year, REACH, which delivers food programming to nearly 200 organizations and schools in Regina, was forced to relocate to a new space. The move, in early 2020, was mid-pandemic and at a time where they were experiencing an increased need for their services.

To ensure they continued to fulfill their mission to provide the community has access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food, REACH needed funding to help outfit the space with functioning equipment in the kitchen.

Thanks to Mosaic, we were able to furnish our new space with new coolers and freezers to house our product," shares new Executive Director, REACH, Matt Leisle. "Equipment like this is vital for us to continue our important work to help feed those at risk of food insecurity in Regina."

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, Regina 
Last year, we completed a three-year $150,000 funding agreement with Souls Harbour Rescue Mission (SHRM) to help build a dining hall in their new building on Angus Street in Regina, SK.  

The new hall provides SHRM with enough space to serve twice the number of people as the previous space. In addition, it is used as a men's shelter in the evenings after the meal and doubles its previous capacity from 12 to 24 beds.  

Carmichael Outreach, Regina
The demand for Carmichael Outreach services in Regina continues to skyrocket amid the pandemic. Last year, the organization, which provides services to those who experience poverty and homelessness, served around 150 meals between 1 and 3 pm. Today, they serve around 250 in less than an hour. 

Funding from Mosaic allowed for an upgrade to a commercial-grade facility that now accommodates the growing population requiring assistance due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Mosaic has been an amazing partner from the get-go and truly have helped us make a huge difference, both through our kitchen as well as through all the other amazing support given," said Carmichael Outreach Rochelle Berenyi, Executive Director. "We couldn't have gotten to where we are today without that initial support."

Hunger Action Month  
Follow along throughout September, deemed Hunger Action Month across the country, as we join others in the stand against hunger. We will highlight our employees' role in the fight against hunger and share our partners' impact in the communities where we operate. 

OTTAWA, ON., – Effective today, Fertilizer Canada’s Board of Directors has appointed Sarah Fedorchuk, of the Mosaic Company, as Chair for a two-year term.

“Sarah has been a valued member of our Board since 2016, and during this time the association has benefitted greatly from her expertise in advocacy and communications,” said Karen Proud, President and CEO, Fertilizer Canada. “As Chair, Sarah will continue to help guide the Association as we advocate for policies with both the provincial and the federal governments that reflect the business needs of our membership.”

“The fertilizer sector — and the world in which it operates — is evolving,” said Fedorchuk. “I look forward to working with the members and staff at Fertilizer Canada as we elevate programming, policies and communications initiatives around the business of fertilizer. At the same time, showcasing Canada’s agriculture sector as a world-leader in sustainability and climate change mitigation is important.”

Fedorchuk is the Vice President of Government & Public Affairs for the Mosaic Company in North America. Fedorchuk has worked at Mosaic for over a decade, having had a number of different roles within the organization. In addition to her role on the Fertilizer Canada Board, Fedorchuk also serves as a Board Member for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Fedorchuk succeeds Brian Mark, Senior Director, Sales, West Region, at Nutrien. Mark, who has served as Chair since August 2018, has resigned from the Board of Directors, effective today.

“Brian has shown tremendous leadership over the past three years successfully completing the Vision 2025 strategic plan and staying on an extra year as Chair to ensure the Association’s successful leadership transition,” said Proud. “I would like to thank Brian for his leadership as Chair and years of service on Fertilizer Canada’s Board of Directors.”

In addition to Fedorchuk, Fertilizer Canada’s 2021-22 Board of Directors includes: (Vice-Chair) Lindsay Kaspick, Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC; Steve Biggar, Richardson International; Colin Braithwaite, K+S Potash Canada GP; Luke Burton, J.R. Simplot Company; Matt Conacher, Federated CoΓÇæoperatives Limited; Capser Kaastra, Sollio Agriculture; Greg Kennette, CF Industries; Don Kitson, International Raw Materials Ltd.; Cassandra Loomans, Sylvite Holdings Inc.; Jim MacEwen, MacEwen Agri-Centre Inc.; Duncan Pottinger, Nutrien; Gary Vogen, Yara North America; and Karen Proud, Fertilizer Canada.

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Fertilizer Canada represents manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur fertilizers. The fertilizer industry plays an essential role in Canada’s economy, contributing $23 billion annually and over 76,000 jobs. As the unified voice of the Canadian fertilizer industry, Fertilizer Canada works to promote the safe, responsible, and sustainable distribution and use of fertilizer. Please visit fertilizercanada.ca.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Brittany Thibaudeau

Communications Specialist

bthibaudeau@fertilizercanada.ca

(613) 786-3043

Today we announced an additional funding commitment of $2 million to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation to sustain and grow The Mosaic Child Life Program, reaffirming their long-term commitment to health care in Saskatchewan.

"For over a decade, we have proudly supported Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, investing over $9.3 million to help build the province’s first dedicated children’s hospital and support specialized programming," said Joc O’Rourke, Mosaic's President and CEO. "Today, I am honored to share, on behalf of Mosaic’s 1,800 Saskatchewan employees and their families, another $2 million-dollar funding commitment to enhance The Mosaic Child Life Program which provides much-needed supports for Saskatchewan families.”

“A decade ago, when we announced our initial capital campaign investment, Saskatchewan’s first children’s hospital was nothing more than renderings and a dream. Today, children are receiving the best care in a place made especially for them, close to home,” said O’Rourke. “This new funding will ensure children and their families receive specialized child life therapy as part of their care.”

Since first partnering with the Foundation, Mosaic has helped build two areas in the hospital, The Mosaic Child Life Program, a state-of-the-art therapeutic play area for pediatric patients and their families and The Mosaic Maternal Care Centre.

"Mosaic has been a true partner and a part of our provincial Foundation family since the beginning," said President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, Brynn Boback-Lane. "This added funding will offer and grow Child Life programs, which are an integral part of the recovery process for Saskatchewan's youngest patients. It has been proven that Child Life programs have incredible impact and positive benefits within a children's hospital setting. Mosaic's ongoing Child Life Programming will support specialized music, art, medical play and literacy, easing stress and advancing valuable educational information which result in positive outcomes for our children. This generous contribution allows kids of every age to better understand and manage their medical journey within Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, which is vital in helping to heal both mind and body. Mosaic Child Life Programming indeed advances the level of care we are able to give to Saskatchewan's sick children, and for that we are incredibly grateful."

“Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital needs continued enhancements and investment to be a state-of-the-art facility for the children it serves. We are committed partners for the longterm and know that what happens inside the walls we – and so many others – helped build is just as important,” adds O’Rourke.

Image: Premier of Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, President & CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, Brynn Boback-Lane, and President and CEO of The Mosaic Company, Joc O'Rourke.

On July 11, 2021, Saskatchewan became one of the first provinces in Canada to lift many of the Covid-19 restrictions put in place. But flashback to March 2020, when Saskatchewan first felt the effects of the pandemic, communities watched as it quickly spread around the globe, shutting down the economy and putting unprecedented pressure on local healthcare systems.

As personal protection equipment, like masks, flew off the shelves, the World Health Organization called attention to a shortage of face masks due to disruption in the supply chain and high demand. This call to action inspired many to offer their talents and time to fill a pressing need, like Mosaic's Land and Minerals Coordinator, Mary Langman, who stepped up by sewing masks to donate to those in the local community most vulnerable with less access or means to secure PPE.

"Like many, I had no idea what was going to happen and how Covid-19 might impact us. However, sewing and donating masks made me feel like I had some control over Covid and could provide masks to individuals in my community," shares Mary.

No stranger to volunteering paired with skills from teaching sewing classes at the local YWCA, Mary quickly acted, sewing a simple mask pattern that allowed her to complete one mask every 15 minutes.

"The first batch of masks I donated was to the YWCA, then later batches to Carmichael Outreach, Awasiw-A Place of Hope and the North Central Family Centre of Regina," said Mary. "Throughout the pandemic, I have donated approximately 225 masks."

Mary's quick and thoughtful actions to support personal safety during a time when many may not have otherwise been able to access PPE is exactly the reason Mosaic believes recognizing employee efforts, like Mary’s add great value to local communities. Her time and generosity volunteering will now be rewarded through Mosaic's Employee Giving Program, which matches her efforts up to $2,000 per year. 

"I've volunteered for most of my adult life and have always found it to be very rewarding and in some cases an excellent learning experience," said Mary. "Now, with Mosaic's new program, employees have the opportunity to give back to the organizations they are passionate about and be recognized for their work," said Mary.

Rows upon rows of vibrant garden vegetables will be harvested this fall at the Keeseekoose First Nation Community Garden. The Garden Project, funded in part through Mosaic’s long-term partnership with the First Nation, is helping grow healthy food for their residents.  

Established last year, the project includes one large community garden available to all community members and multiple single home gardens located across the First Nation. Our funding helped purchase seeds, tools, peat moss and lumber for garden boxes to prepare the garden for the first harvest. This support adds to a previous grant for a  a utility tractor and lawn mower. 

"Mosaic's mission—and the purpose behind all we do—is to help the world grow the food it needs," shares Earl Greyeyes, Mosaic's Indigenous Engagement Coordinator. "We are proud to partner on a sustainable project that is providing access to nutritious food to improve food security on the First Nation."  

"By working hand-in-hand with Mosaic, we are building a stronger community," shares Keeseekoose's former Chief, Calvin Straightnose. "Their support allows us to provide healthy food alternatives and rewarding opportunities for members of our community to work at the garden, while strengthen community ties."  

By contributing to meaningful initiatives and programs, we positively impact our local communities. To date, we have supported Keeseekoose First Nation with over $175,000 in funding, which includes a septic truck to improve the health and safety of the community and a charter bus to transport school children and Elders.  

We are excited to join the Keeseekoose First Nation members in the fall to see this year’s harvest.   

This morning we announced that our Esterhazy transition timeline is shifting due to brine inflow conditions underground at K1 and K2. 

Recently, inflow volumes have risen faster than our models predicted. Given the current conditions, we are immediately suspending underground mining at K1 and K2, altering our timeline by nine months and impacting approximately 1 million tonnes of production from Esterhazy in 2021. We now expect to eliminate brine management expenses after July 2021.

To offset some of the production and take advantage of strong 2022 potash markets, we are actively pursuing production options at our Colonsay facility.

Mosaic has been managing inflows at Esterhazy since 1985 and accelerated the development of the K3 shafts to offset the impact of the final closure of the K1 and K2 shafts. For the last decade, we’ve run scenarios that relate to the early closure of these shafts. As a result of that planning, we expect to end up in a stronger position than ever in 2022.

More information is available here.

For over 25 years, Dale Hintz, Superintendent Maintenance K2, was a dedicated member of the Esterhazy K2 Mine Rescue Team. In that time, he prepared for a multitude of emergency situations through on-site skill-building, including real-life and reenactment scenarios, Incident Command Training and participating in mine rescue competitions across Canada. Today, he uses the wealth of knowledge he acquired to lead Parkland Search and Rescue (PSR), a volunteer-based organization in Esterhazy, SK.  

PSR is a ground search and rescue team whose mandate includes missing person searches, assisting law enforcement with evidence searches, and civil emergency response in times of disaster. A dedicated team of 20 certified member-volunteers prepare year-round to provide emergency services 24/7, 365 days a year to the surrounding area.  

Dale is in his fourth year serving as the President of the organization where he is the lead volunteer of the search and rescue chapter. The team has responded to 20 events in that time, in temperatures ranging from –35 to +30 degrees Celsius.   

With many lakes and camping sites in the area, people gather to enjoy outdoor activities during all four seasons. Missing person reports, including children or people with dementia, have needed the team’s help in the past. While every search and rescue situation comes with its own memorable story, what’s most rewarding to Dale is the ability to provide education to the community to reduce search and rescue incidents in the first place.  

“Going into the community to present the AventureSmart programs, which encourages the community to get informed before they go outdoors, is among the most rewarding aspects of my role,” said Dale. “Through our programming, we are changing a culture by educating youth to minimize the risks associated with outdoor adventures.”  

Image: Parkland Search and Rescue Trailer.

Volunteer-based organizations, like PSR, rely solely on their fundraising efforts to remain operational and purchase the necessary equipment to perform search and rescue initiatives. Companies like Mosaic have helped support the growth of the organization. Recently, Mosaic provided the organization funding to ensure volunteers are equipped with warm outdoor gear and safety gadgets to keep the community safe year-round.

“Mosaic’s support of our organization has been amazing. If it weren’t for funding from local organizations, growth to the current level would not have happened,” said Dale. “Now, with Mosaic’s new Employee Giving Program, I can track and log my volunteer hours and financial support to the organization, and Mosaic rewards my own work. It’s a great way to support a cause that means so much to the community – and me – it's an excellent opportunity for employees to get involved in meaningful programs.”   

Mosaic’s Employee Giving Program offers expanded opportunities for employees to leverage The Mosaic Company Foundation matching contributions – up to $2,000 per employee per year.

REGINA, SK  – Ten schools in Saskatchewan will each receive a $10,000 grant to support student nutrition after being selected to win this year’s Mosaic School Nutrition Challenge.

“We can’t wait to see what this year’s winning schools create with their funding for the next school year,” said Sarah Fedorchuk, The Mosaic Company’s Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, North America. “From gardens to cooking classes to breakfast programs, these 10 schools are providing healthier school environments that are sure to have a lasting impact on students and their schools, building on the program’s legacy that’s helped deliver better access to nutritious food in 70 Saskatchewan schools.”

The grants will support winning projects that have goals including supporting reconciliation projects, enhancing kitchen and garden facilities, increasing educational opportunities for students and families and expanding nutrition programs. Schools from across the province submitted their projects to compete for the total of $100,000 in prizes, provided by Mosaic. Schools receiving grants this year are part of Christ the Teacher, Good Spirit, Northern Lights, Prairie South, Regina Public, Saskatchewan Rivers, Saskatoon Public and South East Cornerstone school divisions.

To encourage grassroots initiatives to help improve student nutrition, this program, formerly known as the Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge, began in 2006.

“The 27 school boards in Saskatchewan are so grateful for Mosaic’s ongoing generosity and continued commitment to this program,” said Dr. Shawn Davidson, president of the SSBA. “We are so excited to see innovative ideas continue to come forward in this, the 15th year.”

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For a list of the winners, view  the backgrounder accompanying this media release.
For more information, please contact:
Joe Couture
Saskatchewan School Boards Association
306-502-3546
jcouture@saskschoolboards.ca

Giving back to the community is an important part of how we do business at The Mosaic Company. In 2020, together with The Mosaic Company Foundation and The Mosaic Institute in Brazil, we donated more than $14 million toward community investments everywhere we operate.  

We know that some of the most important goodwill is done locally and is driven by personal passions. Recently, in North America we launched the Mosaic Employee Giving Program which shifts from a more traditional single organization, annual workplace giving model to a flexible year-round program allowing our employees to support the organizations that are important to them. The Mosaic Company Foundation matches employee financial contributions and offers incentivized volunteer efforts. In the six weeks since the launch of this new program, our North American workforce has volunteered more than 200 hours and, with matching funds, have donated more than $45,000 to organizations that matter most to them in the communities where we live and work.  

Mosaic employees are no strangers to lending a helping hand. From serving holiday meals to building safe homes for community members vulnerable to homelessness to reading to school-aged children over the summer months, our employees continue to leave lasting impacts on the communities where they live and work. This week is National Volunteer Week and while Covid-19 doesn't allow us to volunteer in person, we are still making a difference through our new Mosaic Employee Giving Program in true Mosaic fashion.

While we are still in a pandemic, we are encouraged by the future and inspired by our employees’ dedication and support of their communities. Mosaic Fertilizantes announced through The Mosaic Institute in Brazil, its commitment to support thousands in 18 cities, with the distribution of more than 220 tons of food and 5,000 medical and hygiene supplies for local communities. A similar activation in 2020 drew more than 200 Mosaic employees to volunteer to distribute food baskets and hygiene items benefiting more than 110,000 people in 28 cities.

Learn more about Mosaic’s commitment to the communities where we operate, including our goals on corporate giving and employee-based support. 

A Waterkeeper is a community leader who advocates to ensure communities maintain control over their local waterways by way of addressing problems to provide a healthier watershed. They are part of the international grassroots advocacy organization Waterkeeper Alliance.   

Ottawa Riverkeeper (OR) is one of the nine Waterkeepers in Canada protecting our rivers, lakes and oceans. Ottawa's river spans over 1,200 km in length and is part of the greater Ottawa watershed, which encompasses an incredible 34,600,000 acres of land.   

We first partnered with the organization in 2019 to support their important work to help protect a vital source of water for millions of Canadians. Our continued commitment of $150,000 over the next three years will further support the Watershed Health Assessment and Monitoring initiative and water-related fundraising events that supports their work.

“The support of Mosaic has been instrumental in the launch of Ottawa Riverekeeper's ambitious Watershed Health Assessment and Monitoring Initiative,” shares OR’s Director of Philanthropy, Chloe Hillier. “This long-term project will generate new data on 14 indicators of watershed health and includes the development of new Community Based Monitoring programs. New data will be shared with other regional and national organizations and is made available to the public through our online data portal.”

Hear more about how our support helps the Ottawa Riverkeeper Watershed Health Assessment and Monitoring initiative:

Ottawa Riverkeeper’s monitoring project model drives tangible, data-driven improvements and inspires 21st-century water stewardship in Canada.

Water is an essential input in our operations and across the agricultural value chain. It is also a critical resource for society, including the communities and ecosystems in which we operate. This funding is part of Mosaic’s larger commitment to supporting the communities where we operate across North America. On March 22, UN World Water Day, we announced $1.7 million dollars and in-kind support to water-focused initiatives. Read more here.  

Our Belle Plaine facility uses a technique called solution mining to recover potash ore from deep underground. Salt and potash brine is pumped from underground for processing through a series of evaporator and crystallizer vessels where potash crystals are formed.  

Use of water in this process is guided by analysis of several variables, and machine learning models developed by our employees are now being used in one of Belle Plaine’s crystallizers to predict exactly how much water flow is needed.

Crystallizer vessels are used in solution mining as part of the process to form potash crystals. 
Water addition to the crystallizers impacts production volume and product quality.    

The machine learning models use algorithms and statistics to analyze these variables and provide a recommended water addition to the crystallizer. Our operators are then able to adjust water flow to the recommended set point, ensuring we use the least about of water possible while consistently producing the quality products our customers depend on. Through teamwork and use of next generation technology – fresh water usage is down, and production rates are up. 

“Implementing technology and innovative solutions provides Belle Plaine new opportunities to reduce freshwater use within our process,” said Sarah Huyghebaert, Process Engineer and Belle Plaine’s Sustainability Lead. “Executing and seeing results from this machine learning pilot and other projects help us make progress on reaching our sustainability target to reduce freshwater use by 20 percent per tonne by 2025.”

Mosaic Reclamation Ecologist, Ashlee Harrison says her upbringing on a ranch helped prepare her for the work she does managing land before, during and after mining. An interest in math led Master Mine Technician Lana Bily to a surveying career in underground potash mining. Senior Manager–Process Engineering Nicole Taylor (Christiansen) credits the MBA and Professional Engineering Certification she earned while working full time with helping improve her understanding of business strategy. Bintou Kaira expected to have a career in the medical field but discovered during a co-op experience at Mosaic’s Belle Plaine facility that she had a heart and mind for chemical engineering.

Mosaic Reclamation Ecologist, Ashlee Harrison

While their individual journeys to a career in mining couldn’t have been more different for Harrison, Bily, Taylor (Christiansen) and Kaira, they do share a common bond: They’re all members of a unique collective that is helping to amplify women in non-traditional roles.

“I am fortunate to have a mix of office work on surface and field work underground,” said Bily. “I prepare cutting plans, mine layouts and maps for the engineers and production teams who use those plans along with field layouts to help the operators cut the tunnels and build the infrastructure that is needed to develop the mine.”

Master Mine Technician, Lana Bily

Historically, the mining industry has been largely male-dominated. Today, women comprise just 14% of Mosaic’s global workforce of nearly 12,000 employees;17% of those hold management positions.

But, the company is working to level the playing field.

For Kaira, being able to connect with and leverage the expertise of mentors in her field has been a game-changer.  “I had really good mentorship,” she said. “Everyone I met in Belle Plaine was eager to teach and very supportive.  I was able to apply things I was learning in the classroom directly in the field, like creating a sampling plan to spec cyclones during my second co-op, which I did at Esterhazy, and then executing it. It really speaks to the culture of Mosaic that no matter what site I work at, I was met with great people who are eager to teach and support each other to learn.”

Production Supervisor, Bintou Kaira

Research shows that diverse and inclusive teams are more productive, creative and innovative. Mosaic’s commitment to inclusion recognizes that a more representative workforce not only makes us stronger, but better equips us to fulfill our mission; to help the world grow the food it needs.

Empowered women empower other women

In the communities around the world where we operate, Mosaic is focused on creating personal and professional development opportunities aimed at helping women in and around the mining sector expand their skills.

“The company has challenged me to grow through various technical training and leadership development programs,” said Taylor (Christiansen). “I know many other colleagues who have also pursued continuing education while employed with Mosaic.”

Senior Manager–Process Engineering, Nicole Taylor (Christiansen)

Mosaic also purposefully partners with and invests in local and indigenous communities in the U.S. and Canada to create cooperative and mutually beneficial relationships.

As an example, Mosaic in Canada provides support aimed at helping advance women in the ag business. The company also has teamed up with Women in Mining to support the “Mine Your Potential Mentorship Program and the International Mining & Minerals Initiative to support women and Indigenous students with financial responsibilities for their family, enrolled in STEM post-secondary programs.

Mosaic’s phosphates business partners with organizations like the National Diversity Council to provide future female leaders with access to mentorship from established businesswomen in Tampa Bay; Women on Boards, a leading education and advocacy campaign accelerating the global movement toward gender balance on corporate boards of directorsΓÇï; the Women’s Conference of Florida, which offers professional women from across the state a platform to address the most important issues facing womenΓÇï and Florida Cattlewomen, which fosters the well-being of the beef industry through education and promotionΓÇï.

Harrison, who has worked at Mosaic since 2013, believes Mosaic is a company she can grow in. More importantly, she said, “Knowing that when I come to work Mosaic’s main goal is to have me come home to my husband and children, means everything,” said Harrison. “We aren’t just a number. We really are part of a bigger team.”

You can read more about Harrison, Bily, Taylor (Christiansen) and Kaira as we feature more about their groundbreaking accomplishments on our website throughout Women’s History Month.

"When the ‘Change Engine Oil’ light comes in our car, we know what to do. And we know we need to do it soon unless we want to see the ‘Check Engine’ light come on telling us we have a bigger problem,” says Glen Meuchel, Director, Asset Reliability and Integrity. “NextGEN online Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) technology helps us avoid getting to that ‘Check Engine’-level with our pumps, conveyors and other equipment. We can automatically monitor the health and performance of our equipment without manual data collection, which helps us more accurately predict and prevent problems. This means less risk, more runtime and reduced maintenance costs.”

Across the North America Business, we are finding new ways to use technology to improve early detection of equipment issues, so they can be addressed during planned downtime. With recent advancements in the CBM field, we are moving from manual, scheduled equipment checks to automated monitoring and data analysis. We are also bringing CBM data into one platform to provide a holistic representation of equipment conditions.

An example of the future of CBM can be seen in work piloted at our Esterhazy facility, with plans to implement the technology at other North America Business operations sites over the next few years.

Wireless sensors, called “motes,” installed on overland conveyers and related equipment at Esterhazy collect and report vibration, temperature and speed data on a continuous basis.

At our Esterhazy facility, wireless sensors, called “motes,” installed on overland conveyers and related equipment collect vibration, temperature and speed data on a continuous basis and send the data wirelessly to a Cloud-based platform. Machine Learning algorithms are then used to analyze the data, and we are notified when an anomaly or abnormal condition is detected. Software correlates vibration, running speed and temperature data along with other CBM sensor and process data to determine what “normal” operating conditions are under all operating contexts.

To help the world grow the food it needs, we extract natural resources – potash ore and phosphate rock – from the earth. As one of the world's leading producers and marketers of these crop nutrients, we know that respect for the environment, and those who rely on it, is essential to the sustainability of our business. As part of Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Targets, we are committed to reducing both our freshwater and greenhouse gas (GHG) use by 20% per tonne of product by 2025.

Mosaic employees play a critical role in our ESG journey. The work they do each day contributes to improved efficiencies, risk reduction and optimized production. Dedicated Sustainability Teams located at each of our mining and manufacturing facilities across North America are helping drive performance in these critical areas.

Meet the Team Driving Change at Mosaic

From a solar-powered administration building in Carlsbad, NM (pictured above) to motion sensor lighting at the warehouse in Belle Plaine, SK, our Sustainability Teams are completing projects that optimize processes and equipment to reduce our impact on the environment.

The Sustainability Team consists of diverse employees who have a unique perspective on our operations. They take a collaborative approach to furthering reductions of freshwater and greenhouse gas emissions, brainstorming ideas and encouraging their colleagues to think differently about how we can take meaningful actions each day to reach our targets. Their work to help Mosaic reach our targets is in addition to their traditional positions.  

Each year Mosaic shares ESG progress made across the company in the Annual Sustainability Disclosure.  As we continue to strive for better performance and results, the data helps us measure our success, be accountable and look for new ways to improve. Reporting and transparency are integral to our sustainability journey. As we work toward the 2025 freshwater and GHG emissions targets, we will also provide our stakeholders an update on the projects, large and small, that are contributing to our success.  

"Working with the concentrates sites will continue our momentum to minimize the impact of water withdrawals on our process water inventories. Sites will also understand the ESG targets and how they contribute to Mosaic’s strategic priorities,” said Concentrates Water Lead, Nicole Taylor (Christiansen), Senior Manager, Engineering. “Driving progress toward the targets helps us deliver on our commitment to Act Responsibly – but also translates to risk reduction, improved efficiency and lower costs.”

Raising the Bar: The Importance of our Teams

Both water and energy are essential inputs in our operations and across the agricultural value chain - from mining, production, distribution and use of our crop nutrient products.  

“The work Mosaic’s Sustainability Team is responsible for is critical to maximizing our positive impact on society,” explains Jessica Theriault, Director of Government and Public Affairs – North America. “Not only are we able to measure our progress, but this new structure is providing an avenue to share best practices, equipment and process efficiencies and leverage project ideas across North America related to water and greenhouse gas emissions.”  

Stay tuned to learn more about our Sustainability Teams' progress towards achieving our 2025 ESG Performance Target to reduce freshwater and greenhouse gas emissions.

At Mosaic, we believe that for our business to thrive in the long-term, we must be good stewards of the natural, human and financial resources we rely upon to execute our mission to help the world grow the food it needs. It is both our responsibility and our opportunity. Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Targets will help guide our efforts with quantifiable targets representing broad ESG (Environment Sustainability and Government) topics. Progress made on the targets can be found in our annual Sustainability Report.

Mosaic’s Sustainability Journey
A critical social mission drives Mosaic: We help the world grow the food it needs. We’re committed to acting responsibly at every step of the mining process—minimizing our impacts and maximizing the value we deliver. Since releasing our first sustainability report in 2011, we continue to lead the global industry in our efforts and commitment to good stewardship.  

Our first set of quantified targets were released in 2015. In 2018, we took another step forward in our journey to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Today, we continue to challenge ourselves to think more broadly about sustainability and stewardship. Our targets challenge us to reach 13 goals that fall under four buckets: People, Environment, Society and Company.  

Our targets keep us accountable and ensure we are continuously improving across our business and in the environments where we operate.  

Our Targets and Why They Matter

People
Mosaic is home to an engaged and enthusiastic workforce of over 12,000 people around the globe. Making sure we all go home safely each day is critical, and it starts with our employees coming to work feeling empowered and appreciated.

We are committed to implementing worker wellness programs that enhance worker safety and health, engage employees in development and opportunities and promote inclusivity. Updating our Commitment to Inclusion and engaging employees in its principles by 2021 is just one important step in our journey to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. Learn more.

Environment
We work carefully and diligently to maximize efficiencies and minimize our use of energy and natural resources. Our targets to reduce GHG and water use by 20% per tonne of product by 2025 reduce our impacts and improve our use of shared resources. Water is an essential input in our operations and across the agricultural value chain. It is also a critical resource for society, including the communities and ecosystems in which we operate.

Dedicated Sustainability Teams at each of our operational sites help drive progress in these areas by challenging their colleagues to think differently about using these resources by taking meaningful actions that reduce our usage each day. Learn more.

Society
The global population is expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050. Experts estimate agricultural productivity will need to increase by 70 percent to feed the planet. Mosaic cares deeply about our communities where we operate – it is also where our employees live, work and raise families.  

In order to make positive contributions around the world, we support our neighbors through corporate and local giving and volunteerism. Employees are empowered to be active contributors to the communities where we operate through unique volunteer and engagement opportunities. We believe that by contributing to meaningful initiatives and programs, we can positively impact our local communities. Learn more.

Company
Our long-term ability to succeed and deliver results to diverse stakeholders depends on our stewardship of natural, human and financial resources we rely upon to execute our mission. We are committed to sharing the progress made over the next five years through stories, updates and our annual Sustainability Report. Learn more.

Follow along to learn where we are headed
From our operations to the greater society we share, and the communities where we live and work, we are committed to making progress, managing risks and maximizing value in areas that matter most. Join us in a continuation of our ESG Video Series as we bring you on our journey to achieving our 2025 ESG Performance Targets by sharing stories that recognize our employees’ progress on our commitments.

Up next: Meet the Sustainability Leads representing our mining and manufacturing facilities across Mosaic’s North America Business, who are driving progress towards our commitment to reducing fresh water and GHG usage by 20% per tonne of product by 2025. 

Just 2.5 kms from Mosaic’s Belle Plaine site sits a newly constructed rail car storage facility, a significant investment for the world’s largest potash solution mine, located near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Strategically placed near the site’s loadout building, the new facility will reduce containment risks associated with rail congestion and support its production and loading rate capabilities.  

Lead Engineer on the project, Derik Jones, Senior Engineer, Belle Plaine, says potash producers in Canada rely heavily on rail lines to efficiently move product to global customers who help the world grow the food it needs.

“95 percent of Canadian potash is exported via rail. During cold and snowy winter months, it isn’t uncommon for rail lines to experience congestion. A limited number of train cars available can make it difficult to move product off-site and across the country to ports on the coasts on route to our global customers,” explains Derik.

What does it take to build a rail car storage facility spanning 7 km? Watch this short time-lapse video to find out:

“The onsite car storage will produce notable savings for Belle Plaine as the site should no longer incur costs associated with rail car demurrage, switching, storage, leased cars and empty car moves,” said Belle Plaine’s General Manager, Peter Haugen. “A big thank you and congratulations to the team who kept safety as the top priority allowing the project to be completed on budget with impeccable safety performance.”

The following images showcase the significant work that went into the facility as it came to life through 2020.

Construction of storage facility begins near Belle Plaine Facility:

Mid-2020 progress includes continued with hauling and placing materials on both sides of HWY 642.

Storage facility operational December 2020

South Shaft Headframe Adds Penthouse and Readies for Massive Hoist Installation

Over the summer months, the K3 team and our contract partners completed a continuous concrete slip-form pour to build an over 300-foot tall south headframe. The new structure stands over the second production shaft at K3 that will solely move rich potash ore, while its sister north shaft includes transport time for people and materials.

Through the fall, work continued to add a roof penthouse, internal stairways, wall covers and a permanent 65-ton overhead bridge crane for servicing the Koepe hoist. It will take an incredible 2,000 tons of steel to build the massive steel floors required to support the Koepe hoist and auxiliary equipment to move 60-ton skips capable of hoisting millions of tons ore per year.  Once assembled at ground level, the main floors will be raised into the final position using a hydraulic jacking system. When the south shaft headframe is fully operational in Q1 2022, it will double hoisting capacity at K3.

The work underway is preparing the south headframe to house a Koepe hoist similar to the one shown here in the north headframe

Major Progress Continues Underground
A kilometer underground, work continues on the south surge and coarse ore bins and on the mainline conveyor systems – all necessary components to ramp up production.

The miner assembly team is readying its sixth 4-rotor mining machine to join our K3 fleet. It is poised to start cutting in January. Every new miner that comes online increases production capacity at K3. We expect to add one more mining machine to the ranks in April, then build three more to be deployed when the south shaft head frame starts operating.

Miner assembly team working on the sixth 4-rotor mining machine preparing it for commissioning

All these new mining machines have the ability to run autonomously, cutting below while being controlled from above. The team is working towards automating the ore flow process from mining machines to conveyors to bins and up to surface and over to the overland conveyors on route to the K1 and K2 mills. These activities will be monitored from a state-of-the-art Integrated Operations Center (IOC). These efforts are part of Mosaic’s plans to revolutionize our business by adding ‘NextGEN’ technology.

Views from the temporary ‘Integrated Operations Center’ at K3

Production Winds Down at K1
In October, K3 set a new daily tonnage record. We are now consistently hoisting between 20 and 30 thousand tons per day and expect more records to be set – and broke – as we near 2022.

As ore starts to flow progressively out of K3, we continue to transition the rest of the Esterhazy footprint to shift underground mining at K1 and K2 over to K3.

Underground at K1, our teams are winding down production to close off the year. Ending primary mining at our eldest Saskatchewan potash site signifies that we have met another key transition milestone on our years’ long journey. K1 underground employees will continue to move into other roles as we head into 2021.

One of the few remaining mining machines cutting at K1

Safety Always the Top Priority
With a project of this magnitude and duration, safety is always top of mind. Thousands of contractors and Mosaic employees have worked on different aspects of the project. At Mosaic, the safety of all people at our facilities means everything to us.

The training needed to ensure each person across the project goes home safe at the end of the day is a challenge that we have embraced. To date, over ten million-person hours and counting are contributed to the project.

Safety will continue to be our number one priority as we enter the home-stretch on a decade-long project to build the world’s largest and most competitive potash mine.

PRESS RELEASE

REGINA, SK - With the help of The Mosaic Company, in October, the Regina Food Bank set a bold challenge to secure 1 million meals for Regina families. The Mosaic Million Meal Challenge saw a coalition of businesses, community leaders, athletes, and schools find creative and engaging ways to raise funds and food. The community rallied around a need to fight food insecurity and surpassed their goal, raising more than 1.4 million meals.

The challenge saw hundreds of athletes of all ages donating the value of their jersey number, including Regina born Olympians, professional athletes, and minor sports teams. Many posted pledges on social media using #donateyournumber. It did not stop there. Some donated the value of their birthday or years in businesses, illustrating the creativity of the community.

The campaign also included a drive-through food drive, corporate challenges and meals raised by schools across the city. It was an inspiring example of community building.

John Bailey, CEO, Regina Food Bank outlined how the funds will be used stating, “As we enter in the Christmas season these funds will help us provide hampers to thousands of families. It will also support much needed investments to allow us to get food to families in need, including helping fund our delivery and drive through service”.  

Sarah Fedorchuk, VP Public Affairs & Government Relations - North America, The Mosaic Company noted “Mosaic was proud to kick-off the challenge with an investment of 150,000 meals.  We are so pleased, but not surprised by the generosity and engagement of our community. We commend the Regina Food Bank and all the families and businesses that helped the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge secure 1.4 million meals”.

Food Bank Vice President, Community David Froh pointed to the collaborative and caring nature of Regina as critical for the campaigns success, “When we reached out to community leaders and companies the answer universally was how can we help. Then the phones starting ringing and we were blown away by the offers of generosity. It makes us proud to call Regina home”.    

The Regina Food Bank provides food to nearly 250 families a day.  Its operations are funded by the generosity of Regina families and businesses.

For more information contact:
David Froh, Vice President, Community, Regina Food Bank
306 550 4823 – dfroh@reginafoodbank.ca

REGINA, SK - Constant progress is the hallmark of Mosaic’s sustainability journey. In this video series, we’re sharing more about the intent of Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance targets and how we’ll get there. Acting Responsibly is a strategic priority for our employees and our company. This critical work helps Mosaic to maximize our positive impact on society.

Hear from Government and Stakeholder Relations Manager Tyler Hopson and Indigenous Engagement Coordinator Earl Greyeyes in this video, also linked to the left, as they talk about one of our society targets: Increase Indigenous representation to 15% by 2025 in Canada in three pillar areas: community investment, workforce new hires representation, and procurement.

Plus, take a look at our 2025 ESG Performance Targets and check out our video series. While each target was created primarily to support one focus area, there are interconnections between all of them. We choose to focus our efforts on areas with broad reaching companywide and societal impacts.

We’re strengthening our commitment to reducing our environmental impact with bold reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and water use — in addition to a dozen other critical targets.

Across North America, millions of people face food insecurity each day - and this year alone, more than 54 million people may experience food insecurity due to the ongoing pandemic. This makes Mosaic's mission to help the world grow the food it needs more important than ever.

Children can’t learn when they are hungry which is why each year, Mosaic provides over $1 million in funding to food security and food education initiatives targeted in classrooms in the communities our employees call home. As part of Hunger Action Month, we reflect on some of the organizations we partner with that help ensure vulnerable youth across the province have access to the food they need each day.
 
Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge
Since 2006, we have hosted the Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge in partnership with the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.

Each year ten schools receive $10,000 to improve their school nutrition program. The Challenge helps to encourage grassroots nutrition-focused initiatives in Saskatchewan. It leaves lasting impressions on students as seen in the examples below from the 2019 Impact Report. 

Salvation Army Haven of Hope School Programming
Through our partnership with the Salvation Army, we support the Mosaic Brown Bag Lunch and Mosaic Weekend Feeding Program. This programming helps ensure vulnerable children in our operating communities receive nutritious lunches throughout the school year.

“With the rising cost of living in Regina, more families are dependent on school-initiated breakfast, lunch, and snack programs,” explains Val Wiks, Community Ministries Coordinator. “Currently we are distributing 740 nutritious lunches and 80-weekend meals (2 per child) each week of the school year.”

When the global pandemic hit, Mosaic donated $50,000 to the City of Regina in support of this program along with REACH and Chili for Children, which helped ensure students continued to receive healthy meals despite not being in school during the pandemic. Learn more about the program here.

Regina And District Food Bank Garden Towers
The Agriculture Outreach Project at the Regina Food Bank includes a four-season greenhouse that grows fresh produce in garden towers. Food bank clients use the produce from the towers in cooking programs and share with partner agencies. As part of the greenhouse, there is an Urban Agriculture Outreach Program, which Mosaic sponsors, that sees garden towers sent to schools in Regina so students can actively learn where their food comes from.

Participating schools each receive a toolkit that includes a garden tower, grow lights, soil, seeds, red wiggler worms for composting along with other accessories needed to grow food in their classrooms all year long. Since our partnership began in 2016, 57 schools/classrooms have participated by having a garden tower onsite.

Chili for Children Bagged Lunch Program
For over 40 years, Chili for Children has served meals to vulnerable youth in Regina. The grassroots organization provides nearly 900 children with hot lunches daily, and 93,000 meals annually, at several schools in the city’s inner-city neighborhoods.

Our recent support will help the organization outfit their mobile concession trailer with a hot water system allowing them to serve lunches to more students, especially while working to minimize large groups and practice safe physical distancing. Learn more about our partnership here.

REACH
Since 2014, we have partnered with REACH to deliver accessible cooking classes and community kitchen programs. Through our support:

•    99% of the children and adults surveyed shared that they can prepare and cook a basic healthy meal because of the Mosaic funded program;  
•    Mosaic directly funded 227 after school children cooking classes at 33 schools and non-profits with 3,219 participants. This includes the children who participated in a family afterschool program at the mâmawêyatitân centre;
•    84 pre-school cooking programs at 11 different locations directly supported with Mosaic funding 692 pre-school children participated;
•    183 adult cooking classes and community kitchens funded by Mosaic with 1,492 participants.

“Mosaic’s impact on Regina and the surrounding community has been enormous as their funding for REACH programs provides at risk children and their families with healthy food and opportunities to learn cooking skills that would not otherwise be available to them,” shares Dana Folkersen, Executive Director at REACH.

 
Hunger in Moose Jaw
Since 1993, Hunger in Moose Jaw (HIMJ) has nurtured children and their families through nutrition programs. For over 10 years, we have supported them as they make over 300 daily meals, and over 70,000 each year, for students across the city through its signature Child Nutrition Program.  Without HIMJ programming, many children would otherwise go hungry. Their support is critical to the city of Moose Jaw.
 

We are proud to support these incredible programs that create stronger and healthier youth who live in communities where we live and work. Follow along on our Mosaic in Canada Facebook page as we celebrate these, and many more, Hunger Heroes throughout September.

ESTERHAZY, SK - On August 14, Mosaic contractor Hamon Custodis Cottrell Canada, Inc. commenced a continuous slip-form concrete pour to construct a 313-foot-tall south headframe to accompany the sky-high existing north headframe at K3 in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan.

The continuous pour height will reach 307 feet and will take a massive 784 concrete trucks and 24 back-to-back days to complete.

Once the main slip-form is completed, an additional six-foot section is poured for the top ‘pent-house’ base which will take another week or so, with Hamon demobilizing at the end of September.

Incredibly, every hour the structure grows another six and a half inches. A concrete truck arrives every 45 minutes – delivering a total of 4,350 cubic meters of concrete. Another three million pounds of rebar (reinforcing steel) is also part of the build.

The new south headframe is a replacement for the smaller temporary ‘headframe’ which was previously used for shaft sinking and for the installation of shaft bottom steel in the mine.

Once the headframe structure is complete, work will shift inside the headframe to prepare it for operation. This includes adding the infrastructure needed to hoist millions of tonnes of potash ore from the new K3 mine, which will be transported on overland conveyors to the existing K1 and K2 mills for processing. 

“Safety will continue to be the top priority as the Mosaic and Hatch project team carefully and continuously build on Esterhazy’s potash legacy and Mosaic’s future, one inch at a time,” adds Director, Capital – K3, Bernie Boutin.

For more on Mosaic’s K3 project and the Esterhazy transition, click here.

REGINA, SK - At Mosaic, we understand that the sustainability of our business and our communities are indelibly linked. Locally, we invest in projects and organizations that make the communities around our operations stronger. As part of our commitment to spend 15% of our total community investment dollars in Indigenous communities, we recently partnered with a grass-roots organization in Regina named Growing Young Movers (G.Y.M).   

G.Y.M is a non-profit organization with 25 employees, ranging from high school students to University professors, dedicated to enhancing the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children and youth.  What started in 2013 as an after-school program at Kitchener School in Regina, SK., employing only two student mentors, G.Y.M. has grown to provide students with more than just a place to go after-school, it connects inner-city youth with the broader community of Regina, providing them with unique experiences they otherwise may not have had.  

A recent study from the Ministry of Education shows the 2019 three-year graduation rate for Indigenous students dropped to 43.4 percent from 44.5 percent. Programs offered at G.Y.M. look to provide students with opportunities to engage in positive wellness experiences resulting in increased in-school attendance and graduation rates and increased employment of Indigenous peoples, to name a few.

Through our partnership, the City of Regina's Summer PlayEscapes program, offered during the summer months at the mâmawêyatitân centre in Regina, received a much-needed boost. The funding provided by Mosaic helped in the staffing of G.Y.M's high school mentors to work alongside the City employees and to conduct a research study aimed at evaluating G.Y.M.’s impactful work and identifying future community needs.  

Executive Director, G.Y.M, Brian Lewis, Ph.D., shares the impact our donation has had thus far.

“For the high school students, this isn’t just a job. It gives them a space to connect and foster strong bonds with youth in our community. We are very thankful for Mosaic’s support, which allows us to continue providing students with these rewarding opportunities,” said Brian.   

We are proud to support the organization's mission of growing stronger communities by provides a platform to ‘move’ youth, both those who attend and work at G.Y.M., to make a difference in their community by being compassionate and caring while also developing personal and social responsibility.  

Watch this video to learn more about how this exceptional organization is growing a generation of young movers. 

REGINA, SK - For over 40 years, Chili for Children has served meals to vulnerable youth in Regina. The grassroots organization provides nearly 900 children with hot lunches daily at several schools in the city’s inner-city neighborhoods.

Since COVID-19 shook the world, Chili for Children has stepped up in a big way, alongside other local organizations, with the city’s Bagged Lunch Program. With the help of Mosaic’s $50,000 donation towards the initiative, about 1000 bagged lunches are delivered daily to youth across Regina, 200 of those lunches are through Chili for Children. Each bag consists of 7 sandwiches, veggies and fruit to last the week. Lunch bags that are not picked up during the week are then donated to Carmichael Outreach, a local organization, to distribute through their food security program that feeds Regina families in need.

Greg Stevenson, Executive Director, Chili For Children, whose parents started the program in 1974, shared his passion for the program that supports those suffering from poverty, “Children can’t learn if they have an empty stomach, which is why we are so thrilled to have the continued support of Mosaic to get us through these challenging times.”

In 2019 we announced a $25,000 donation to the organization to help with the purchase of a new vehicle to transport hot meals to the schools throughout Regina.

Image: Staff and community members celebrating cooking course graduation in 2019.

IMC Canada’s K1 mine – a predecessor company of Mosaic, was the first successful shaft-sinking project in Saskatchewan. Where other attempts failed, the project used an innovative ground-freezing technology that would allow safe construction through a high-pressure water layer occurring on the layered-journey through time to the valuable potash ore bed.
For over a half century, K1 has provided the world with around 285 million tonnes of potash – and locally, grown the economy and community

Prior to the development of the K1 mine, Esterhazy was a town of about 500 people. As the mine turned up production, the area began to boom, with people and businesses flocking to the area, together establishing a community built on potash. Esterhazy soon became a thriving community of over 3,000.

Since then, the Esterhazy-area has continued to prosper from its rich potash reserves.

“Thousands of men and women have put on their hard hats and coveralls to ride the ‘cage’ down to mine potash at K1,” says Esterhazy General Manager, Dustin Maksymchuk. “Starting in July, production will begin to wind-down underground at K1, and many will follow the well-worn route a kilometer below for the last time.”

An approaching farewell

Over the next three months, Mosaic will progressively ramp-down production underground at K1.

On September 20, 1962, K1 was officially declared ‘open’. It’s expected that primary mining at K1 will end close to the same time, 57 years later.

“Esterhazy is in an aggressive ‘transition’ phase, shifting its underground operations at K1 and later K2, to our state-of-the-art K3 potash mine,” says Senior Vice President, North America – Bruce Bodine.

The move to mine new K3 ore remedies several challenges that can come with mature mines.
 

“Between K1, and its sister-mine, K2 – the footprint of the underground roadways and mining areas span nearly the size of Winnipeg, meaning it takes a long time for our people to get to their work and back each shift,” he adds.

Next door, the K2 mine (developed in 1967) continues to fight an inflow of water that first entered the mine in 1985. With plans to mitigate the risk from the brine inflow and demonstrate a commitment to Mosaic’s potash future, a decisive decision was made to sink the province’s first new mine shaft in 50 years.

“In 2009, we announced plans to build the K3 mega-project adjacent to K1 and K2.  In 2017, potash was struck. Much like on June 8, 1962, this milestone signified a new Esterhazy-era,” says Bodine.

K3 project on-track

Today, on surface, work is underway to complete the south K3 headframe to match the impressive north headframe completed in 2012.

To end primary mining at K1, the overland conveyance system – an enclosed belt to move ore, will connect K3 to the K1 mill where the new ore will be processed. The conveyor is expected to start delivering potash this summer as the ramp down of K1 begins.

Upon completion of K3, Mosaic’s Esterhazy site is expected to be the largest, most competitive underground potash mine in the world. The full transition is targeted to be complete in mid-2022.

“Our transition is really a work-of-art,” says Maksymchuk. “Tightly coordinated milestones across three sites, all managed by teams of talented individuals who are building on the rich potash legacy for the area. Between managing our workforce, preparing operations, completing the project milestones, decommissioning planning and integrating new technology – there’s a great deal to synchronize.”  

Shifting production from K1 to K3 signifies another major transition milestones and one more pivotal moment in Esterhazy’s storied potash past.

“We have a long and proud legacy here. For more than fifty years, we’ve managed to overcome great challenges and find success underground in Esterhazy. We’re ready for the next fifty and beyond,” adds Bodine.

Photo captions
1: Miners discover potash on June 8, 1962 in Esterhazy
2: The grand opening of K1 in the fall of ‘62
3: Current day shot of Mosaic’s K1 surface operations
4: Conveyance belt readying to deliver ore to K1 from K3
5: North coarse ore bin steel installation at K3

REGINA, SK – Ten schools in Saskatchewan will each receive a $10,000 grant to support student nutrition after being selected to win this year’s Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge.

“The success of this program grows year over year, thanks in large part to the commitment from educators in our province,” said Sarah Fedorchuk, The Mosaic Company’s Vice President, Public Affairs & Government Relations, North America. “Now, in its 14th year, Mosaic remains committed to funding the Mosaic Extreme School Makeover Challenge to ensure 10 more schools can provide healthier school environments for their students.”

The grants will support winning projects that have goals including building or renovating kitchen, garden and other indoor and outdoor facilities; enhancing, through courses, clubs and other efforts, the learning opportunities available for students, families and communities about topics including nutrition, cooking, Indigenous traditional knowledge and environmental sustainability; promoting reconciliation and celebrating cultures; and, implementing or increasing breakfast, lunch and other programs.

Schools from across the province submitted their projects to compete for the total of $100,000 in prizes, provided by Mosaic. Schools receiving grants this year are part of the Good Spirit, Greater Saskatoon Catholic, Horizon, North East, Prairie South, Regina Catholic, Saskatchewan Rivers, Saskatoon Public and South East Cornerstone school divisions and the Muskoday First Nation.

To encourage grassroots initiatives to help improve student nutrition, the Mosaic Challenge began in 2006. Mosaic and the SSBA have continued to partner for the initiative since then.

“Mosaic has been a very generous partner in support of improved nutrition environments for the students of our province and we are pleased to continue this program during these unprecedented times,” said Dr. Shawn Davidson, president of the SSBA. “Saskatchewan’s 27 school boards are thankful for Mosaic’s ongoing commitment.”

To help ensure Saskatchewan's most vulnerable residents continue to receive the support they need to remain healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mosaic shared news of three critical investments in our local Saskatchewan communities.

North Central Family Services - $25,000
This much-needed support will help the Centre continue to provide programs, activities and services that support vulnerable children, families and seniors across Regina.

First Nations surrounding our SK operations $100,000
With our support, we are helping Status Indian Services and nine First Nations surrounding our operations keep their communities healthy and safe by offsetting the costs associated with working through these unprecedented times.

Regina School Board Lunch Replacement Program- $50,000
Through the collaborated efforts of REACH, Salvation Army, Chili 4 Children and the City of Regina, 1,000 bagged lunches will be delivered to students and youth in Regina to address a need resulting from the COVID-19 response. These lunches will replace programs previously provided through schools.
"Supporting our neighbors in times of need helps grow stronger communities," said Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President, Public Affairs and Government Relations - North America. "With Mosaic's investment, we know our most vulnerable neighbors are supported while we navigate these uncertain times."

A big thank-you is also in order for the help of three of our employee's children, pictured above, who helped us share these very special announcements.

Company Release - 3/2/2020 8:00 AM ET 

Reflects strategic decisions to drive transformational change

TAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) today announced its intent to combine the Company's potash and phosphates operations under one management team, effective April 1, 2020. This move is expected to create new opportunities to increase efficiencies by leveraging the synergies between the two organizations. Bruce Bodine, currently Senior Vice President, Phosphates, will lead the combined business from Tampa, Florida. Bruce has extensive leadership experience in both potash and phosphates businesses, and he will continue to drive the Company's North America transformation efforts while maintaining Mosaic's reputation as a good corporate citizen in Saskatchewan and in the United States.

Karen Swager, currently Senior Vice President, Potash, will step into a new role leading Mosaic's North America supply chain, procurement and corporate environmental, health and safety. The Company is exploring new, digital solutions that have the potential to transform each of these areas and deliver significant value to internal and external stakeholders. Karen will be based in Tampa, Florida.

Mosaic will continue to report under its current business segments and remains committed to financial transparency.

About The Mosaic Company

The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single-source provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry. More information on the company is available at

www.mosaicco.com

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the anticipated benefits and synergies of combining operations leadership, North American transformation, digital solutions and other strategic plans. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of The Mosaic Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those reported from time to time in The Mosaic Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

SOURCE: The Mosaic Company via EQS Newswire

View source version on accesswire.com: 
https://www.accesswire.com/578587/The-Mosaic-Company-Announces-Intent-to-Combine-North-America-Operations

The 49th annual Canadian Western Agribition took place in Regina November 25-30, welcoming hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from around the world. For the past five years, we have sponsored the opening night of the rodeo at Agribition.

"It is great to see families, who otherwise may not have been able to attend, enjoy the evening's event courtesy of Mosaic," said Sarah Fedorchuk, VP Public Affairs and Government Relations - Potash.

It was also Indigenous Day at Agribition. Because of our sponsorship of the rodeo night, we were able to provide an opportunity for Mother Theresa Middle School students of Regina to perform during intermission. Through their performance of traditional drumming and dance, the students and their leader, Evan Whitestar, honoured the "Calls to Action" and their ancestors. Plus, Earl Greyeyes, Indigenous Engagement Coordinator - Potash, spoke at the Indigenous Ag Summit on employment and diversity at Mosaic.

Dates for the 2020 Agribition were announced and will take place November 30 - December 5, 2020 in Regina.

Image: Students from Mother Theresa Middle School in Regina dressed in traditional regalia before halftime performance at the Maple Leaf Finals Rodeo

SASKATOON, SK - Five years after the initial groundbreaking, the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital celebrated its grand opening in Saskatoon. The Mosaic Company was present at the ribbon-cutting to get a sneak peek of the building that is set to open on September 29, 2019.

Mosaic has partnered with the hospital since the beginning when they launched the "Be Part of It" Capital Campaign.

"We are extremely proud to partner with the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in providing much-needed care for families in our province," said Sarah Fedorchuk, Vice President Public Affairs and Government Relations. "The funds Mosaic has provided will create two new areas at the Hospital: The Mosaic Child Life Program and the Mosaic Maternal Care Centre."

“Our partnership with The Mosaic Company has allowed Mother Teresa Middle School to provide additional, comprehensive support to 82 former students while they attend high school," explains Curtis Kleisinger, Executive Director - MTMS. "Of the grade 12 grads this year, 20 have elected to continue their learning in post-secondary programs, significantly changing their life trajectory. We couldn’t be more grateful for Mosaic's support.”

Mosaic’s partnership with MTMS and the provincial government has helped over 80% of students complete their high-school education on-time. This is a notable improvement compared to 48% expected from students without the type of intervention that the school provides.

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REGINA,SK – Cardiac care at Regina’s hospitals will reach a new level of excellence, thanks to the next chapter of the partnership between Hospitals of Regina Foundation and The Mosaic Company (Mosaic). Mosaic has pledged a $1 million match for community donations, in support of the Foundation’s new cardiac care fundraising campaign for the Mosaic Heart Centre at Regina General Hospital.This exceptional commitment means every donor dollar will have double the impact.

“Thirteen years ago, Mosaic invested in cardiac care for the people of Saskatchewan and created a centre of excellence called the Mosaic Heart Centre,” said Karen Swager, Senior VP, Potash at The Mosaic Company. “It’s now time to renew our commitment and ensure our communities have access to the very best, cutting edge treatment and procedures right here at home. We are excited to announce a $1 million donation to help save lives in our province.”

The campaign will support the purchase of life-saving equipment and technology for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (cath lab) within the Mosaic Heart Centre. Doctors at the lab diagnose and treat numerous heart issues using leading edge imaging technology. The centre was established in 2006 through a $6.2 million investment by the Foundation, including a lead gift of $2.5 million by Mosaic. The cath lab was established at the same time, and many of the critical systems within the lab have now reached the end of their life span.

Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone says cardiac care in Regina is first rate. “We are innovators and leaders in cardiac care in western Canada. There have been countless patients from across southern Saskatchewan that have benefitted from life-changing procedures right here in Regina’s Mosaic Heart Centre. To be able to sustain this level of care through the Foundation’s cardiac care campaign, and Mosaic’s generosity, is a huge win for this community.”

In 2018, one out every five visits to Regina’s emergency rooms was cardiac-related. Each year, over 2200 procedures are performed at the cath lab, including trans aortic valve implantation (TAVI), a procedure that allows for a new valve to be implanted using a catheter. The Mosaic Heart Centre is the only facility in Saskatchewan where the procedure is currently done.

“This is a landmark time in the history of cardiac care in southern Saskatchewan,” said Dino Sophocleous, president and CEO, Hospitals of Regina Foundation. “With the help of Mosaic and our community, we will continue to support cardiac care services in our hospitals for many years to come, and help people in our community live better lives.”

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ABOUT HOSPITALS OF REGINA FOUNDATION
In 1987, an inspired group of volunteers came together to make lives better for the people of southern Saskatchewan. Their vision helped establish Hospitals of Regina Foundation. We fundraise and invest in key centres of care in Regina’s hospitals, with a goal to help establish the best health care possible for everyone in our community.  Because of you, our most dedicated donors, the Foundation has raised $191 million since our inception, and together we will continue to support the critical work of our medical teams and, most importantly, patients who need Regina’s hospitals.

ABOUT MOSAIC
The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry. More information on the company is available at www.mosaicco.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Bonnie Monteith
Hospitals of Regina Foundation
(306) 781-7520
bonnie.monteith@hrf.sk.ca

Sarah Fedorchuk
The Mosaic Company
(306) 523-2821
sarah.fedorchuk@mosaicco.com    

Anne Lindemann
SHA - Communications
(306) 766-0889
anne.lindemann@saskhealthauthority.ca

Since 2014, The Mosaic Company has partnered with REACH to deliver accessible cooking classes and community kitchen programs. Last year alone, an astounding 97% of children and adults surveyed said that because of Mosaic funded programs available through REACH, they are now able to prepare and cook a basic healthy meal. Plus, over 80% reported an increase in access to affordable and nutritious food.

To date our support has facilitated the following successes:
•    Funded 164 after-school children cooking classes at 31 schools and non-profits with a total of 2,211 participants
•    Funded 69 adult cooking classes and community kitchens with 973 participants
•    Sponsored four family basket subsidies: these baskets provided 500 plus families with food, over 23,000 meals and help feed over 1,900 children
•    Funding to assist with the fuel and maintenance of vehicles used to transport food.

The impact Mosaic has made on the community is felt daily at the REACH facility where children and families are learning to make healthy food choices that will span for generations to come, explains Dana Folkersen, Executive Director at REACH.

“Mosaic is not only an integral partner of REACH through their financial support, and they truly care about food security in Regina and the individuals who need a hand up. The programs provide at-risk children and their families with choices for healthy food and opportunities to learn cooking skills that would not otherwise be available to them," she says. "The excitement of a teen mother who cooks her first meal or a child that can go to school after a healthy breakfast at home is immeasurable."

Did You Know?
REACH offers a 'Good Food Box' full of fresh fruits and veggies, that is available to the public. It's easy! Just select the box of your choice, located the closest depot in Regina and pick up once every 2-weeks!

Mosaic has proudly partnered with Saskatchewan Fashion Week (SFW) since 2017 to bring the SFW x Mosaic Indigenous Designer Bursary Award. This year, SFW will be hosting their eighth and final runway show in Regina from May 9-11.

Bursary winners receive $2500 to help create their fashion line as well as the opportunity to showcase their designs on the Saskatchewan Fashion Week runway.

This year's winner Angel Aubichon and her brand Indi City will feature her designs on the main stage on Saturday, May 11. Born and raised in Northern Saskatchewan, Angel became the first global Indigenous designer to incorporate wearable technology into traditional regalia. Her Cree-Metis inspired designs have been featured in exhibits across Canada and China.

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REGINA,SK - Mosaic’s Potash business unit committed to $2.5 million in funding for food security and food education initiatives in Saskatchewan over the next three years.

Karen Swager, Senior Vice-President, Potash, made the announcement and shared that the multi-year commitment is a testament to the hard work of food agencies to provide hunger relief to vulnerable families and children. 

“From providing access to healthy meals each day, to teaching about how food is grown, to providing cooking lessons, to bringing nutrition to the forefront in school and classrooms, these organizations are supporting Saskatchewan families and helping them thrive.”

The $2.5 million in funding will be provided beginning in 2019 through grant agreements with 12 nonprofit organizations focused on food security and food education.

Each year, our Potash business provides approximately $900,000 in funding to food security and food education programs. Their commitment of three years of funding will allow community groups to better plan by knowing funds will be in place year over year.

“Moving forward with a multi-year funding commitment helps our community partners build capacity within their organizations,” says Swager. “Knowing there is cash in place for these programs and not having to worry about reapplying for grants each year takes some of the pressure off and allows our partners to focus on strengthening communities and supporting families as they move towards food security and self-sufficiency.”

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SASKATOON, SK - Bruce Bodine, Senior Vice President-Potash was at Wanuskewin Heritage Park today to announce a donation on behalf of The Mosaic Company to Wanuskewin’s Thundering Ahead Capital Campaign. Mr. Bodine announced Mosaic’s commitment of $500,000 to Wanuskewin, stating: “Our company believes in supporting organizations and projects that matter to Saskatchewan. Wanuskewin Heritage Park is a living reminder of the Northern Plains Indigenous peoples’ sacred relationship with the land.

By funding renewal of the trail system, we have the privilege of helping bring to life the tradition and stories of this sacred gathering place.”

Thundering Ahead, Wanuskewin’s ambitious renewal campaign was launched in 2017 with an aim to expand the land base to accommodate a small herd of Plains Bison, introduce exhibit galleries and improve educational offerings, expand the current facility to accommodate larger conferences and meeting groups, renovate the 25-year-old interpretive centre, and apply for UNESCO World Heritage designation. Candace Wasacase-Lafferty, Wanuskewin’s Board Chair is quoted: “This donation from Mosaic represents the commitment of everyone in Saskatchewan to support Wanuskewin’s bold renewal. It is demonstrative of their commitment to enrich the diversity of the communities in which Mosaic has operations.”

Felix Thomas, Chair of the First Nations Power Authority, and Co-Chair of the Thundering Ahead Capital Campaign alongside Wayne Brownlee, Executive Vice President and CFO of Nutrien, stated: “For the past two years, Wayne and I, alongside many other volunteers, have been going across Canada sharing the story of Wanuskewin and asking for support. What is critical to note, though, is the support from right here in Saskatchewan. I’d like to thank Mosaic for their leadership, their commitment to supporting the local community and their generosity. We are grateful to be the recipient of this gift.”

“Wanuskewin was founded on the basis of many people working together to do something special for our community. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Wanuskewin Heritage Park and in my duel role as a volunteer for Thundering Ahead, thank you,” added Scott Banda, Chief Executive Officer of Federated Cooperatives Limited and Wanuskewin Board Member. “Mosaic’s funding represents a significant step toward a renewed vision for this remarkable place.”

The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source provider of phosphates and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients for the global agriculture industry. Mosaic strives to be a thoughtful and engaged neighbour who invests carefully and generously, and who, through working with First Nations and Métis communities, identifies strategic opportunities to target grant funding to initiatives and projects that are important to the growth and sustainability in the areas where we operate. More information on the company is available at www.mosaicco.com.

February 9, 2017, Wanuskewin launched plans for a $40-Million Capital Campaign to fund a bold renewalbased on four pillars:

1. To elevate Wanuskewin from the longest-running archaeological project in Canada to an international centre for excellence in education, preservation and interpretation of Indigenous art and culture
2. To aspire to world heritage designation through UNESCO, building on Wanuskewin’s existing status as a National Historic Site
3. To preserve the ecological island that is Opimihaw Valley and protect the unique ecology and biodiversity of the land as Wanuskewin transitions into an iconic urban park
4. To return the majestic bison to Wanuskewin’s plains.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park is located five kilometers north of Saskatoon. It opened in 1992 and has been host to many historic events, including a royal visit in 1986 when Queen Elizabeth II. In December 2016, the Catholic Church announced that an invitation had been extended for Pope Francis to visit Wanuskewin to offer an apology to residential school survivors in Canada. On December 20, 2017, Wanuskewin Heritage Park was placed on Canada’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites.

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Media Contacts:
Tara Janzen
Development Manager, Wanuskewin Heritage Park
(306)931-6767 ext. 232
tara.janzen@wanuskewin.com
www.thunderingahead.ca

Sarah Fedorchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Government
Relations,
The Mosaic Company
(306)523-2821
Sarah.Fedorchuk@mosaicco.com

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REGINA,SK - Today the Regina Food Bank announced the launch of the Urban Agriculture Outreach Program. This innovative new program, part of the Urban Agriculture Project, shares resources and practical tools to students and schools across the community. The goal of this program is to connect youth and educators in the community in growing healthy nutritious foods and to develop a better understanding of how and where the food we share and eat is grown and produced.

Steve Compton CEO of the Regina Food Bank shared “this program aims to connect our community through growing and producing food by building an increased understanding of how our food is grown. We are excited to provide the tools and resources to 15 schools and local organizations across the community as well as the opportunity for the Regina Food Bank to learn from their experiences in food security.”

The program, supported by the Mosaic Company, will allow these organizations to have all the equipment needed to inspire and educate participants, until the end of Summer 2018.
Senior Vice President for Mosaic, Bruce Bodine adds “Mosaic helps the world grow the food it needs—we do this on a global scale by producing fertilizer right here in Saskatchewan from nearly a kilometre underground. We think it’s important for students to understand how food grows and the role our Province’s potash plays in the process. Our support will highlight how we all contribute to food security, whether across the world or here at home.”

Progress and milestones of the project will be highlighted monthly on the Regina Food Bank’s website and social media pages throughout the duration of the program. Information collected via surveys from the participants will also be released at the end of the program. This information will be shared with other organizations interested in developing their own outreach program.

For more information:

For Regina Food Bank:
Steve Compton CEO Regina Food Bank
P: 306.559.1508 C: 306-351-1392 E: scompton@reginafoodbank.ca

For The Mosaic Company:
Sarah Fedorchuk Senior Director, Public Affairs
The Mosaic Company P: 306.523.2821 C: 306.526.7560 E: sarah.fedorchuk@mosaicco.com

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REGINA, SK — During a fifth anniversary open house at the STARS Regina base today, The Mosaic Company announced a major gift of $2.5 million to STARS, reinforcing the company’s ongoing support of the air ambulance service, and helping to ensure that STARS can continue to save lives across the province.

Including this latest commitment, Mosaic has given more than $8 million to STARS in Saskatchewan. The company was one of the earliest donors in Saskatchewan, initially providing $5.5 million toward the Regina hangar and a BK 117 helicopter to literally get operations off the ground five years ago.

“Mosaic partners with organizations that enhance the sustainability of our business and the communities where we operate,” said Bruce Bodine, Mosaic’s senior vice president, potash.

In announcing today’s generous gift, Bodine stressed the importance of STARS, especially for those working or living in remote locations across the province.  “Our potash operations are located in rural Saskatchewan, and our employees reside in many small communities that benefit from the addition of this service. If an incident were to happen at one of our facilities or a nearby community, we know that STARS is ready to help,” said Bodine.

Mosaic’s sizable donation will be directed toward the operation of STARS’ helicopter air ambulance bases in Regina and Saskatoon. The provincial government provides approximately 50 per cent of the funds needed to run STARS in Saskatchewan, meaning the STARS Foundation must raise the remaining $10.5 million annually.

“We are forever grateful to early corporate donors like Mosaic who were instrumental in establishing STARS in our province,” said Denise Belman, executive director of the STARS Foundation, Saskatchewan. “For us, it’s all about the patient, and we are honoured that Mosaic is renewing their commitment to our organization, enabling us to continue providing world-class emergency air medical care and transport to those who need it most.”

Since establishing operations in Saskatchewan in 2012, STARS has flown over 4,000 missions to more than 500 communities across the province. These missions would not have been possible without the unwavering support of a wide range of allies including donors, chain of survival partners and the community. The Regina fifth anniversary open house was a celebration of that accomplishment and to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at STARS’ operations.

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About STARS
STARS is a charitable, non-profit helicopter air ambulance organization that provides time, hope and life-saving support to critically ill and injured patients. Our doctors, nurses, paramedics and pilots work with a team of dedicated support staff and community partners to save lives through rapid and specialized emergency medical care and transportation. STARS operates 24/7 out of six bases across western Canada, where it has carried out more than 36,000 missions since 1985.

About The Mosaic Company
Mosaic is the world's leading producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash. At Mosaic, we understand that the sustainability of our business and our communities are indelibly linked. We strive to be a thoughtful and engaged neighbour who invests carefully and generously and seeks partnerships with organizations that are making a difference.

For more information or interviews:
Mark Oddan, STARS Communications Lead, Saskatchewan
(306) 565-8000  |  mediainfo@stars.ca  |  stars.ca  

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REGINA, SK - The Mosaic Company and Saskatchewan Roughriders have teamed up to support the new Mâmawêyatitân Centre in Regina’s North Central community.

The Mosaic Company will provide $100,000 in funding to build the “Heart of the Site,” a green space on the grounds of the new Centre that offers a natural sanctuary and gathering place for the community. The Heart of the Site will provide a natural learning environment for cultural teachings and storytelling. It will feature fruit trees and edible plants, and create opportunity for Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders to share their knowledge about care, upkeep and use of native grasses, plants, trees and shrubs.

“Mosaic Stadium has lived in the heart of the North Central neighbourhood for more than a century and Mosaic has been honoured to have our name attached to the historic facility. That’s why, together with the Riders, we felt it was important to leave behind a legacy of old Mosaic Stadium, “said Mosaic Senior Director – Public Affairs, Sarah Fedorchuck. “This legacy project will provide families from the North Central neighbourhood, and from all over the city, an understanding and knowledge of traditional uses of plants and trees.”

For their part, the Riders will join in a program partnership with the Centre. “Mosaic Stadium is the home of the Riders and that home has been in Regina’s North Central community for many years, and, through the new stadium, will be there for many years to come,” Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds said. “This new Centre provides a terrific opportunity for the Riders to give back through positive role modeling and programming for families.”

The announcement was made today by officials of The Mosaic Company and Saskatchewan Roughriders at an event that included representatives from capital partners and community members from North Central.

“We are so pleased that Mosaic and the Riders have chosen to support the Centre in this manner,” Mâmawêyatitân Centre Owner’s Group Chair and Regina Public Library Director and CEO Jeff Barber said. “The green space and programming will be additions to the Centre that will positively impact the community’s experience.”

Currently over 75 per cent completed, the Mâmawêyatitân Centre will be a central location that attracts residents who want to participate in community life, as well as access to needed services, programs and resources. The Centre will contribute to the enhancement of the North Central community and act as a point of collaboration, allowing for optimum services to be accessed by, and delivered to, the residents of North Central and throughout the city.

The Mâmawêyatitân Centre will be the new home for Scott Collegiate, a child care facility, a number of multipurpose recreation spaces, Regina Public Library’s Albert Branch, a community policing centre, and community-based tenants currently located at the Albert Scott Community Centre, including North Central Community Association (NCCA); Regina Indian Community Awareness Inc. (Chili for Children); and the neighbourhood food store provided by Regina Education Against Child Hunger (REACH). The building’s unique design allows each tenant access to shared space and amenities, making total usable space more than if each partner were to build stand-alone facilities.

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For more information contact:

Colleen Hawkesford, ABC
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Regina Public Library
Ph: 306.777.6015
Cell: 306.552.7323
chawkesford@reginalibrary.ca