July 20, 2011

Environmental impact statement approval for the Jansen potash project

BHP Billiton has received notice from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment that ministerial approval has been granted for the development of the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan. BHP Billiton submitted…

July 20, 2011

UK potash plans opposed by locals

Scarborough Evening News reported that test drilling has been approved for a potential potash site near Scarborough, UK. Once the test drilling is completed Sirius says it then plans to…

July 19, 2011

Canada stocks gain on strong commodities

Strong metal and oil stocks lift the TSX Composite Index Tuesday as the loonie rallies on expectations of eventual rate hike.

July 18, 2011

Allana Potash supports East Africa’s famine and drought relief efforts

Allana Potash Corp. CA:AAA -0.73% announces today its support to the relief efforts following the drought and resulting famine inEast Africa with a pledge of $100,000 to the Ethiopian government.

July 18, 2011

Reuters: Shares of PotashCorp, rivals slide as grain prices wilt

Reuters reports: Shares of Potash Corp and other fertilizer producers ebbed on Monday despite bullish industry data as a decline in U.S. corn and wheat prices signaled weaker demand for…

July 18, 2011

Commodities 2011 halftime report

Commodities don’t all perform in the same way. In any given year, a particular commodity will go gangbusters and outperform the group.

July 18, 2011

Grizzly provides update on Alberta Potash Project – commences seismic data acquisition and interpretation

Grizzly Discoveries Inc. (TSX VENTURE:GZD) (OTCQX:GZDIF) (FRANKFURT:G6H) provides the following update for its Alberta Potash Project:

July 15, 2011

Commodity falls and fears for stress tests see FTSE decline

Falls among commodity issues sapped the strength of Britain’s top share index yesterday, as worries over global growth clouded the demand outlook for metals and oils. At the close, the…

July 15, 2011

Four reasons to be bullish on potash

The Financial Post reported a Citi analyst’s case for bullishness on potash: Fall is expected to be a strong season for fertilizers after spring application came in 10% lower that…

July 14, 2011

India alarm over ‘potash cartel’ grows

India's Department of Fertilisers raised concerns with the country's Foreign Affairs minister on Thursday over 2011 prices set by Canpotex, the company that markets and distributes Saskatchewan's potash globally. India's…