Government Remains In Talks With Nutrien Over Future Of Operations

Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Dr Roodal Moonilal says Government is not giving up on Nutrien, despite media reports about uncertainty surrounding the company’s operations.

Speaking to reporters at the launch of Powergen’s National Schools’ Debate Competition on Tuesday, he said workers at Nutrien remain on the job, adding that discussions with the company are continuing.

“I just wanted to remind you that workers were reported for duty yesterday at Nutrien. You won’t believe it, but they were reported this morning as well for duty at Nutrien. So the workers are not home. They are employed at this moment. They received their salary package.”