December 8, 2011

BHP job changes, CEO comments, fan talk of asset sales

Management changes at BHP Billiton and comments by CEO Marius Kloppers have fanned speculation the world's biggest miner will try to sell less profitable assets to better exploit its crown…

December 8, 2011

Potash Corp and Mosaic settle over Esterhazy

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan on Thursday announced the settlement of its litigation with Mosaic over their respective rights and obligations at Mosaic's Esterhazy mine. Potash Corp says the end of…

December 6, 2011

The top 3 commodities plays for the biggest profits in 2012

A commodity is something that has universal definition and demand. Everyone knows what food is, and everybody wants it. Nearly everyone in the world knows what gold is, and nearly…

December 5, 2011

Ahead of the Herd with Western Potash

Today I’m speaking with Patricio Varas, P.Geo., Chief Executive Officer and Director of Western Potash Corp

December 2, 2011

Goldman says commodities to rally in 2012

Goldman Sachs Group forecast that commodities may rally 15% in the next 12 months, sticking with an “overweight” recommendation on raw materials and predicting Brent crude may surge to highest…

December 2, 2011

Canadian uranium scene sizzles as Rio Tinto enters Athabasca Basin

Months after drawing the mining giant into the province’s potash sector through a JV with North Atlantic Potash, Saskatchewan is rolling out the carpet again for Rio Tinto, and this…

December 1, 2011

Verde Potash completes landmark test, shares jump 10%

One of the most promising junior potash stories has achieved a major milestone.

December 1, 2011

World’s largest miners looking for a pot of Potash

Large miners, such as Rio Tinto and BHP, are looking to enter the potash business, or expand existing operations, as they look for increased demand from developing nations such China,…

November 30, 2011

Stocks rally, lifting commodities

North American stock exchanges are on a tear today after central banks made more funds available to lenders, giving investors hope for a way out of the European debt debacle.…

November 30, 2011

PotashCorp cyberattack needed 100 people to pull off

CBC News is reporting that last fall's cyberattack on government agencies looking for confidential information on PotashCorp was much larger than previously disclosed and the perpetrators seemed to be after…