Trucks line up for hours in search of salt from Goderich mine
It’s needed now, as de-icing salt has quickly become the most valuable commodity this winter.
“We got 33 skids in yesterday, and I’m down to 12 already. So, there’s 56 bags on a skid,” said Christine MacDonald, manager at a local Home Hardware store.
“In November, prices were 132 a ton. We’re up to 290 a ton, now. So, the overall price is about a 220 per cent increase from where it was originally,” said John Tamasovics, owner of CGM Landscapes and Winter Maintenance.
The trucks, trains, and boats loading salt in Goderich are dealing mostly with municipalities who are also talking about curtailing, or at least closely monitoring their salt supplies, as they try to keep roads passable during one of the toughest winters in years.
Without sharing specifics, Compass says they’re ramping up production as best they can to meet the constant and growing demand for their granules of snow melting magic.
“We are focused on moving product as efficiently as possible, while also maximizing daily output from our Goderich mine to ensure optimal, full-season inventory availability across our network. We remain committed to serving all our valued customers in Ontario and all markets that we serve,” said Compass Minerals.
Salt users are also doing their best, knowing salt is at a premium this winter.
“We’ll make it through. It’s just going to be a struggle. We will try to keep things efficient, and be proactive with our salt usage,” said Tamasovics.
Canada needs to come first!
Source: CTV News
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