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.

August 19, 2014

Potash prices, oversupply scaring potential Jansen partners: BHP

Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said the project ramains in BHP's main plans, but added the firm is not in a rush to develop it.

August 18, 2014

Demerged BHP may not hold on to coal assets for long: analysts

The division contributed just $746 million of the $21.12 billion earnings BHP reported for the 2013 financial year.

August 18, 2014

BHP spinoff could be worth $12 billion

Speculation is of a new Perth-based company with current CFO Graham Kerr at the helm housing non-core assets including Australian lead-silver mine.

August 15, 2014

BHP says demerger preferred option

Decision to to lob off Billiton assets could come as early as next week.

August 12, 2014

Canadian miners performance beats global indexes in Q2

Index gained 9% from April to June, outperforming the S&P/TSX Composite index, which gained 6%, and the London Metal Exchange index, which gained 7% in the same period.

August 8, 2014

African Potash secures $3.75M for Lac Dinga

CEO says company "well set" to advance project.

August 7, 2014

Will mining disappear in the next decade?

Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.

August 5, 2014

Potash prices yet to drop

If you’ve priced potash lately, you’ve noticed prices haven’t come down. Prices jumped last fall due to short supply, but they have yet to soften.

August 5, 2014

Agrium’s Vanscoy potash mine production remains suspended

Operations at Agrium’s Vanscoy potash mine in Saskatchewan will remain suspended after a mechanical failure on its main hoist system on July 25.