November 21, 2019

Haunted by ghost workers, Tunisian phosphate miner seeks revival

Before the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, Tunisia was one of the world’s largest producers of the fertilizer component, creating as much as 8.2 million tons per year.

November 18, 2019

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits “highest level in a decade”

Areas where trees have been removed soared 29.5% to 9,762 square km in the year to July 30, 2019 at a pace equivalent to about two soccer fields a minute…

November 14, 2019

BHP’s incoming CEO a much needed breeze of fresh air for the mining industry

“Ethical,” “thoughtful,” “gender-equality champion,” are just some of the adjectives describing Mike Henry, BHP's next leader.

November 13, 2019

BHP names Mike Henry as new CEO

Henry will replace Andrew Mackenzie effective January 1, 2020.

November 12, 2019

Sirius Minerals unveils rescue plan for UK’s biggest fertilizer mine

Miner will try raising $600m first, which will allow it to finish sinking shafts and access the world's largest deposit of polyhalite, a type of fertilizer.

November 8, 2019

Three dozen rescued after blast in east German potash mine

At least two people were injured and 34 people were temporarily trapped underground after the explosion.

November 5, 2019

Mosaic accelerates its Esterhazy K3 mine program

When operating at full capacity, the Esterhazy K3 mine will produce about 900,000 tonnes of potash per year.

October 30, 2019

Danakali earmarks $1.8m to get Eritrean potash project off the ground

The Australian miner is still targeting 2019 to start Colluli potash project execution.

October 21, 2019

Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns”

New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.

October 17, 2019

BHP to decide fate of Jansen potash mine in early 2021

Investors have been awaiting a board decision on whether to go ahead with the $17 billion project for years.