September 17, 2014

Inside potash potentate’s $300m yacht

Andrey Melnichenko is taking Uralkali and Potashcorp head on by building two $5bn potash mines, but spent the summer cruising from Ketchikan to Seattle.

September 16, 2014

Uralkali: No plans to bring back Russia-Belarus potash pact

No going back to clubby system of tightly controlled global supply and set prices that served North American and European producers so well in the past.

September 15, 2014

What will Ivan buy next?

A GlenTinto is not as far-fetched as it sounds.

September 14, 2014

$8bn mining private equity needs to be spent. And soon

Countercyclical investors sitting on $8 billion unspent funds have been waiting for clear signs of a market bottom. The wait may well be over.

September 12, 2014

Saskatoon miners safe after underground potash mine fire

Around 8:30 p.m. CST Thursday, the last 3 miners who had taken refuge in safety stations at the Allan mine were brought to the surface after 24 hours underground.

September 11, 2014

These are the top risks miners face

Productivity, followed by capital decisions and obtaining a social license to operate, are among the top risks global mining and metals companies face.

September 2, 2014

Potash Ridge anticipates busy fall at Blawn Mountain Project

Canada’s Potash Ridge is moving forward with intentions to start large mining operations at the Blawn Mountain sulfate of potash project.

August 28, 2014

Potash: Come back Baumgertner, all is forgiven

One year after Vladislav Baumgertner blasted the global potash market wide open, the now ex-Uralkali CEO's predictions seem to be playing itself out.

August 24, 2014

Busy times ahead: global mining deals on their way up

Gold assets among favourites.

August 20, 2014

Glasenberg: ‘Supercycle ain’t over’ – demand ‘higher than it’s ever been’

Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg strikes positive note after announcing jump in profits, output and better trading conditions at Swiss commodities giant.