November 2, 2013

Not all of Africa’s fastest-growing economies relied on mining

Eight of the 12 fastest-growing economies in Africa in recent years did not rely on natural resources.

November 1, 2013

Potash demand to hit decade high next year—Uralkali

World's No.1 potash producer expects global demand to reach between 58 and 60 million tons next year.

October 29, 2013

K+S German potash mine to stay closed until end of November

The firm said its ability to make deliveries has not been affected as existing orders are being processed by sister plants.

October 29, 2013

Russian billionaire looks to challenge China’s supremacy in rare earths

Alexander Nesis has pumped $1 billion into REE projects so far.

October 28, 2013

Mosaic buys fellow fertilizer CF Industries’ phosphate business for $1.4bn

The acquisition will allow Mosaic to abandon its plans to build a $1.1-billion ammonia manufacturing plant in Faustina, Louisiana.

October 24, 2013

BHP chief on China, Nimba and Jansen strategy

BHP adopts a wait and see approach on African iron ore and Canadian potash project and counts on China for bulk of future growth.

October 24, 2013

Potash Corp still licking wounds from cartel break-up

Profit drops 45% in Q3 2013.

October 15, 2013

Maximizing returns in an uncertain mining market: Tom Szabo

Which metals and rare earth companies are set to strike in this volatile market?

October 15, 2013

Russia launches probe of Uralkali CEO, demands extradition

It is not clear whether Moscow does intend to press charges against Baumgertner, or whether it is a means to get him back to Russia, say analysts.

October 9, 2013

Vale likely to build $4bn potash mine in Brazil by 2017 – govt

Government officials in Brazil’s northeastern Sergipe state say the miner will likely start output from a $4 billion potash project by 2017.