Nutrien announces layoffs at Vanscoy potash mine

Nutrien Ltd. announced on Wednesday morning that its Vanscoy potash mine will lose 30 staff and 50 hourly positions, which will take effect in the fourth quarter of 2018.
The changes are said to be part of a “rebalancing of Nutrien’s overall potash production.”
“This is a difficult day for our employees and their families, and we are committed to easing the transition for our impacted employees,” said Susan Jones, President of Nutrien Potash, in a news release.&ldqu