April 29, 2013

Vale reaches deal with Argentine authorities, quits $6 billion potash project

It will pay two and a half months salary to about 4,000 workers.

April 28, 2013

SLIDESHOW: Mining billionaires 2013

How the mighty have fallen.

April 26, 2013

German potash maker delays Canadian plant opening

K+S increases capital expenditure budget to $4 billion to meet construction costs.

April 25, 2013

Potashcorp gives up on ICL

Israel would "adamantly" oppose an acquisition.

April 23, 2013

Will development pitfalls create a global potash shortage?

Major players are planning for long-term demand by developing brownfield projects, but they're running into hurdles.

April 23, 2013

Western Potash: Lowest hanging fruit

The Milestone project in Saskatchewan is now the most advanced undeveloped potash asset in the world.

April 22, 2013

Indian and Chinese investors eye Vale’s Rio Colorado potash project

The potential takeover comes only four years after Vale bought the project from Rio Tinto.

April 21, 2013

Argentina begins crisis negotiations for Vale mine workers

Government mandates 30 business day process between company and workers.

April 18, 2013

Rio Tinto’s Walsh promises investors $5bn in cost savings

Aside from selling assets and slashing jobs, Walsh said the company will improve performance at all operations.

April 17, 2013

How Canadian mining can maintain its global competitive edge

Canada should not take for granted its position as a mining industry giant.