January 14, 2020

Anglo American likely to confirm deal to buy Sirius ahead of deadline

The company has until Feb. 5 to make a firm offer or walk away.

January 8, 2020

Anglo American goes after Sirius Minerals with $508m bid

The move could rescue plans to dig the UK's largest mine in a generation and would bring Anglo back to the fertilizer market.

January 2, 2020

China potash king’s online sale a bust

A public sale for assets originally valued at nearly CNY 25 billion ($3.5 billion) has failed, putting the firm at risk for a market de-listing.

January 2, 2020

Top 50 biggest mining companies enter 2020 near $1 trillion value

MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a revived industry entering the 2020s, but with […]

December 13, 2019

BHP’s transformation boss to leave as part of internal overhaul

Jonathan Price is the second major exit announced this week and is part of BHP’s strategy to shift certain responsibilities away from the executive team.

December 10, 2019

ICMM updates mine-community relations guide to reflect investors’ pressure

Improved guidance integrates the eight effectiveness criteria of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

December 3, 2019

Danakali secures $50 million investment from Africa Finance Corporation

The funds will allow the miner to speed up development of its world-class Colluli sulphate of project (SOP) in Eritrea.

November 26, 2019

Nutrien’s potash mine closure adds to bite of Canada rail strike

The world’s largest fertilizer producer plans to temporarily close its biggest potash mine as the impact of a Canadian rail strike continues to spread.

November 25, 2019

Ethiopia vows to remove barriers to investment in mining

The government will give incentives to investors who develop minerals used in agriculture such as potash.

November 21, 2019

Propane shortage looms as strike at Canada’s biggest railroad enters third day

Canada relies on CN and Canadian Pacific Railway to move crops, potash, coal and manufactured goods to ports and the United States.