June 27, 2012

2012 survey of Canadian mine wages

Fifty-six mines across Canada provided data on wages paid in 2011.  Thirty-four are union mines; and twenty-two non-union.  Forty-five reported increased wages while eleven made no changes.  None decreased wages. 

June 27, 2012

Potash supply to exceed demand by 2020: report

Worldwide reserves of potash could surpass demand by between 59% to100% by 2020, says the latest report published by Rabobank.

June 27, 2012

Canada’s pink gold rush attracts the world

With the precious cargo slung over his shoulder, Vikram Singh strides through his field spreading the white granular stuff where it matters most.“I can't afford to waste any...I had to…

June 27, 2012

Western Potash, City of Regina agree to send recycled water to Milestone potash project

The City of Regina has agreed to send recycled water to Western Potash's Milestone project.

June 26, 2012

South Boulder to raise A$9.5 million to progress the Colluli potash project

The placement is being completed at $0.95 cents a share by Sprott Private Wealth; Sprott has committed to placing 5.26 million shares, the remaining 4.74 million shares are to be…

June 13, 2012

Glencore takeover of Viterra may close in August: Agrium

The takeover still requires the Canadian government's approval, and a competition review of Glencore's side deals to sell some assets to Agrium and Richardson International Limited will begin after Glencore's…

June 7, 2012

Rio Tinto is looking for a Marketing Director

Rio Tinto is looking for a dynamic Marketing Director to join our marketing team in the USA. The Marking Director, North America, is accountable for all sales, marketing and client…

June 7, 2012

10-year review critiques the mining industry’s sustainability

The IIED report urges the sector to move from improving its standards in principle to actually implementing them in practice.

June 5, 2012

Potash stocks led by Mosaic and Potash Corp. hit annual lows on financial worries

Stocks of major fertilizer producers Mosaic and Potash Corp hit their lowest levels in almost two years on Monday, in what is considered yet another sign the commodity “supercycle” is…

June 3, 2012

A ripple effect creates a trickle down investment

When looking for a dominant investment theme the approach I take involves looking at global or big picture conditions.