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…
August 1, 2017 Caterpillar in search of new CFO as Halverson to retire next year Brad Halverson has spent nearly three decades with the mining and construction equipment maker.
July 30, 2017 Mining jobs in Canada to go begging: MiHR report A torrent of retirements over the next 10 years is poised to wreak havoc on the mining labour market in Canada.
July 26, 2017 Here’s how to avoid being caught in mining scams These courses can help you identify and evaluate the risks involved in mining investments before it’s too late.
July 25, 2017 DMT explores subsoil in the Dead Sea The world's 8th largest potash producer, the Jordanian firm Arab Potash Company Ltd., is engaging the services of the German engineering and exploration company DMT for a ground survey at…
July 25, 2017 Caterpillar earnings beat estimates, shares hit five-year high It now expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at $5, significantly higher than the $3.75 it had forecast just three months ago and almost doubled the $2.90 it…
July 24, 2017 Mosaic joins chorus calling BHP’s Jansen potash mine plan unwise Mosaic chief Joc O’Rourke also said BHP’s target of 2023 for first production looks unachievable.
July 24, 2017 Luxembourg shoots for the stars with fresh space mining deal The country's ultimate objective is to have its own space mining agency by the end of the year.
July 20, 2017 Activist investor Elliott calls BHP potash plans ‘disastrous’ Hedge fund manager says expanding into the currently over-supplied fertilizer market is just a bad idea.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm