A proposed potash mine near Sedley, 50 kilometres east of Regina, has been granted conditional environmental assessment approval.

   CanPacific Potash wants to develop a 3 million tonne per year solution mine, and was granted approval after the assessment.

   The Albany Potash Project must now meet several conditions to manage any potential impact on the environment, including submitting a signed Development Plan Agreement to the RM of Francis prior to construction proceeding.