Kassel, Germany-K+S Ag officials told analysts Nov. 11 that the company plans to hire 100 or more miners to aid in its potash production. Asked for a specific number, the company said it would be in the low three digits. “We are actively seeking to employ new miners in order to reach our maximum production capacity,” said K+S Chairman Norbert Steiner. “This process will take time for hiring and training.” For the year 2011, K+S forecasts its potash production to be just above 7 million mt. K+S said potash sales figures of 2.7 million mt in 2009 are expected to move to 5.8-6 million mt in 2010 and 6.3-7.4 million mt in 2011. K+S is projecting global potash trade to be 55-60 million mt in 2011.
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