MineSight Mine: The right information, to the right person, at the right time

MineSight Mine represents a digital transformation in how Nutrien’s potash operations capture and use data underground. Designed and built entirely in-house by teams across operations, maintenance, engineering, ETC and IT, MineSight Mine is a mining software solution that improves how we plan, operate and evaluate our underground work. By integrating real-time data directly from the mining face, the platform supports informed decision-making, improves accuracy and promotes consistency across sites.

Built around feedback from end users and refined through hands-on field testing, MineSight Mine supports several critical functions:

Operational Optimization – By integrating real-time data directly from the mining face, the platform supports informed decision-making, improves accuracy and promotes consistency within the potash network.

Integrated Insights – Centralized data analysis tools combine inputs across departments, giving leaders a clearer view of priorities and performance.

Safety and Compliance – Features like safety checks, tracking and offline support help maintain high operational standards and regulatory requirements.

Since inception in 2019, MineSight Mine has been shaped by Nutrien’s cross-functional collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement.

“Navigating the introduction of new technologies is inherently challenging, so engaging the workforce early and consistently fosters smoother integration,” says Anna Weegar, Senior Manager, Connected Worker. “Implementing a customized rollout provided the opportunity for the 2,400 users to familiarize and build confidence with the technology gradually. Additionally, comprehensive hands-on training enhanced both competency and consistency in data entry, while in-field support fortified confidence and dedication, ensuring long-term success."

The platform was rolled out across Nutrien’s potash sites from 2022 through 2023. By bringing operations onto a common system, teams gained clearer insight into site-level and network-wide performance, particularly in how time and resources are spent.

“MineSight Mine has completely changed how we operate underground,” says Scott Ramler, Continuous Improvement Lead, Vanscoy. “The near real-time visibility at the face gives us the ability to make smarter decisions, faster—and seeing comments directly from operators adds invaluable context that’s helping shift our culture. Just as important is how we got here: the collaboration across our network and the strength of our internal talent made this project a success. Everyone involved—from operations to IT—came together to build something that works, and the relationships built through rollout were key.”

That on-the-ground impact has been echoed across the network, where teams are seeing meaningful performance gains.

“Bringing multiple mine sites onto a single platform has been a major step forward," says Kirby Ashcroft, Mine Operations Coordinator, Rocanville. "The results are tangible: faster performance, better delay coding, and features like photo uploads that improve clarity and accountability. MineSight Mine continues to evolve, and upcoming additions like survey sampling and document databases will make it even more powerful.”

Senior leadership sees long-term value in how the platform connects insights to action.

"MineSight Mine positions us for future success by enabling the efficient collection of more accurate potash operations data than ever before,” says Trevor Berg, Senior Vice President, Potash Operations. “As we expand our data set, we can analyze and understand where time is being spent, which helps us choose the most valuable continuous improvement initiatives. This ensures our focus is directed towards the most impactful areas.”

From enhanced production data to simplified shift reporting, MineSight Mine supports the way we work today—and prepares us for what’s next.

“This technology enables multi-device access, fulfills regulatory mine shift reporting, and sets the stage for future development and integration,” adds Anna. “It highlights the strength of our teams and our ability to build solutions that truly reflect our operations.”