June 7, 2013 Canadian mining tax system distorts investment opportunities Economists say tax breaks encourage investment in projects that might otherwise be uneconomic.
June 3, 2013 Speculators dump Western Potash after Chinese deal disappoints Stock is down 11% after $32 million injection from China fails to excite those hoping for a premium takeover.
June 3, 2013 Fears Brazil will force Vale into new Argentine potash deal Former and current presidents of Brazil appear to be working hard at resurrecting the $6 billion-plus project.
May 30, 2013 Pacific Potash ready to feed Brazil In 2012, Brazil imported 7.5 million tonnes of potash.
May 29, 2013 Brazil: The next potash heavyweight? Brazil is climbing its way up the potash consumption ladder and its undeveloped lands are attracting exploration.
May 28, 2013 Saskatchewan mining industry needs thousands of new workers Industry reps say up to 15,000 skilled people are needed in the next 10 years.
May 23, 2013 Russia’s EuroChem to start production at two potash mines in 2017 In the long term, company expects potash demand to resume.
May 23, 2013 BHP expansion of Jansen potash project uncertain Company plans to decrease overall capex by $19 billion from 2014 onwards.
May 21, 2013 Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”
May 17, 2013 Potash producer Mosaic to remain independent Company must first settle its split with former owner Cargill.
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