August 27, 2013

Uralkali CEO arrested in Belarus, potash market uncertainty escalates

Vladislav Baumgertner was accused of "abuse of power for private gain."

August 25, 2013

BHP: Betting big on potash, oil and copper, ‘finished’ with coal

BHP’s growth capital was likely to go towards petroleum, copper and potash over iron ore and specifically coal says CEO Andrew Mackenzie.

August 23, 2013

BHP bypassing Canpotex challenges Canada’s potash producers pricing power

The world's No.1 mining company is reportedly crafting detailed plans to export potash directly from its Jansen mine in Saskatchewan, Canada.

August 20, 2013

The most important issue facing the potash industry

Global potash demand has not grown as expected, which is creating a number of issues for the industry.

August 20, 2013

Russia promises to help Kenya’s farmers

Will supply lots of cheap fertilizer.

August 20, 2013

Who’s afraid of BHP’s Jansen now?

Uralkali move means all the damage has already been done.

August 20, 2013

BHP goes for it: $2.6bn in Canada’s Jansen potash project

Today's announcement takes BHP’s total commitment to Jansen to about $3.8 billion.

August 13, 2013

Uralkali considers dropping out of cartel sending potash shares for a nose-dive

Now the potash industry may be opening up, creating more opportunities for companies to market themselves.

August 8, 2013

Mining boom best days still to come: BHP CEO

World's largest mining company leader says demand for Australian commodities will increase about 75% in the next 15 years.

August 7, 2013

BHP hasn’t dismissed $14bn Jansen potash mine in Canada

CEO Mackenzie said he still aims to add potash as a fifth pillar to BHP's diversified mining operations.