March 19, 2013

UK Government questions $2.7bn potash project

Authorities fear the mine could interfere with the UK’s missile early warning system.

March 19, 2013

Potash production, inventories up while prices down

Potash producers remain optimistic about sales for this year.

March 18, 2013

Potash project fallout: Vale tells directors to leave Argentina over ‘safety concerns’

Tensions over Vale dropping potash project with skyrocketing costs rise.

March 18, 2013

Thousands of Israelis protest against Potash Corp intended acquisition deal

Hundreds of workers blocked the entrance to a plant belonging to ICL, the company that Potash Corp wants to acquire.

March 17, 2013

Canada aboriginal movement threatens mining industry: Reuters

Canadian First Nations "Idle No More" may pose threat to miners.

March 15, 2013

160-year study of real commodity prices sees beginning of the end of the supercycle

For those with a very long time horizon, the news is good though.

March 11, 2013

Vale tells the Argentine government that the $6-billion Rio Colorado mine is a no go

"[The] economics of the project are not in line with Vale’s commitment to discipline in capital allocation."

March 6, 2013

Brazil sets new record for potash consumption

The country is also the largest importer in the world.

March 6, 2013

Money worries weigh on juniors at PDAC

"We have a crisis."

March 5, 2013

Mining mergers in 2012 hit lowest in seven years: PwC

Mergers and acquisitions in the sector fell 30% last year and will continue to be low in 2013.