June 13, 2013

Getting to the bottom of the Western Potash and CNOOC deal

The Milestone Potash mine in Saskatchewan will be built!

June 11, 2013

Western Potash on the rise after rumours of Indian interest

Western Potash up 13% one week after Chinese investment

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.