Thompson, who has been with Nutrien for 13 years and currently serves as chief commercial officer, will assume his new role on August 26.

Charge weighed on the miner’s swinging to a loss and it comes amid a company overhaul that involves shedding four of its units.

BHP is halfway through completing its massive Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, with first production expected in 2026.

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. 

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.