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Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup
Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”
Potash producer Mosaic to remain independent
Company must first settle its split with former owner Cargill.
No money in mining? Go where the money is
“I prefer moving from cycle to cycle. Money flows are really the key thing, and a bull market is clearly coming in technology.”
BHP Billiton's disappearing exploration budget
"We need to squeeze returns from our installed infrastructure."
BHP's new CEO Mackenzie takes charge amid mining austerity
Andrew Mackenzie to tour Pilbara iron ore mine on first day as CEO.
Door swings open for $26 billion Mosaic potash takeover
Mosaic becomes the prime takeover target in potash.
Risk resilience in mining
The people who use the term assure me it is not new, just not recognized in mining for its power.
Big Mick Davis and Goldman Sachs building takeover war chest
Outgoing Xstrata chief won't be sitting still after Glencore takeover.
Resource sector boosted Canadian economy growth in February
The mining sector contribution to Canada’s GDP grew 6.4% as a result of a significant increase in output at potash mines.
The 'now or never moment' for private equity in mining
"Interest from private equity in sector is the highest I have ever seen"
Vale reaches deal with Argentine authorities, quits $6 billion potash project
It will pay two and a half months salary to about 4,000 workers.
German potash maker delays Canadian plant opening
K+S increases capital expenditure budget to $4 billion to meet construction costs.
Potashcorp gives up on ICL
Israel would "adamantly" oppose an acquisition.
Will development pitfalls create a global potash shortage?
Major players are planning for long-term demand by developing brownfield projects, but they're running into hurdles.
Western Potash: Lowest hanging fruit
The Milestone project in Saskatchewan is now the most advanced undeveloped potash asset in the world.
Indian and Chinese investors eye Vale’s Rio Colorado potash project
The potential takeover comes only four years after Vale bought the project from Rio Tinto.
Argentina begins crisis negotiations for Vale mine workers
Government mandates 30 business day process between company and workers.
Rio Tinto’s Walsh promises investors $5bn in cost savings
Aside from selling assets and slashing jobs, Walsh said the company will improve performance at all operations.
How Canadian mining can maintain its global competitive edge
Canada should not take for granted its position as a mining industry giant.
Russia's Uralkali to boost potash production
It aims to increase output to 19 million tonnes by 2020.
ABB to design and deliver hoisting system to Jansen potash project
ABB has been selected by BHP Billiton to supply mine hoisting systems for the project in Saskatchewan.
BHP could resume massive Jansen potash project this year
The $10bn mega project was shelved last year.
Blow to Pacific Northwest coal export plans as second project is scrapped
$432m Coos Bay rail upgrade and export terminal won't be advanced.
British potash project seeking up to US$500 million investment
Potential to become a tier-one potash producer.
Western Potash receives approval for Milestone project
Construction on the $2.8-billion mine begins mid year.
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