September 15, 2017 More than 30 train cars carrying potash derail southeast of Saskatoon Canadian Pacific Railway says it's not yet clear what caused about 35 train cars carrying potash to derail.
September 13, 2017 PotashCorp mulls selling stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM — report Move would seek to secure approval for its friendly merger with smaller rival Agrium, creating the world’s largest potash miner worth about $36 billion.
August 30, 2017 Brazil judge blocks decree allowing mining in Amazon Federal judge Rolando Spanholo said opening the area known as Renca to mining can only be done by an act of Congress under the constitution.
August 28, 2017 K+S Potash Canada and Pacific Coast open handling and storage facility The premises is the western port destination for potash from KSPC’s new multibillion dollar Bethune mine in southern Saskatchewan, the first new potash mine in Canada’s premiere potash belt in…
August 25, 2017 BHP seeking $2 billion Jansen stake sale Working with an investment bank to off-load 25% interest in giant potash project in Saskatchewan according to new report.
August 24, 2017 Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of Switzerland The region, preserved as a national reserve for more than three decades, is thought to be rich in gold, iron ore, copper and other minerals.
August 23, 2017 Shale may be gone but BHP won’t ditch potash After pressure BHP is exiting oil and gas. Expect similar calls for shelving its $12 billion Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan to fall on deaf ears.
August 23, 2017 BHP Billiton to replace two directors in board shake-up Controversial director Grant King is stepping down, only six months after joining the company amid concerns among investors over oil investments.
August 21, 2017 BHP says not to seek go-ahead for its Jansen potash project in 2018 Due to uncertain timing on the need for the commodity used as fertilizer
August 7, 2017 Mining industry can now predict opposition to projects before it’s too late Chalkstone was born out of counter-insurgency tactics used by troops in Afghanistan, but its unique methodology is now being used by miners, which can map-out power structures and counter the…
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
