The Mosaic Co. confirmed that a skip – a device that transports potash to the surface – experienced a mechanical failure at the Esterhazy K1 potash mine in Esterhazy, Sask., early on the morning of Oct. 26. The company said no significant injuries occurred, but mining operations at the facility have stopped while Mosaic conducts an investigation.
Mosaic said the extent of damage and length of shutdown have yet to be determined, but the company expects potash sales in fourth-quarter 2015 to be unaffected by the incident.