December 1, 2016 Glencore to resume dividend in 2017 as debt reduction on track Soaring coal prices have helped Glencore, the world’s biggest provider of the thermal kind, straighten its balance sheet.
November 30, 2016 Phosphate mining firms set sights on Southern Africa’s sea floor Southern Africa finds itself at the center of the offshore bulk sediment mining debate as international companies rush to strip mine phosphate deposits in coastal waters of South Africa and…
November 29, 2016 Gensource Potash, Essel Group to jointly develop small potash mine in Saskatchewan The agreement is EGME's second significant investment in the potash industry. In 2015, it acquired the exploration license for the Bada mine in Eritrea.
November 27, 2016 CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.
November 27, 2016 Billion-pound cash infusion clears path for UK potash mine The chances of a potash mine taking shape on the Yorkshire moors just got a whole lot better, thanks to a major financing.
November 23, 2016 Potash Corp cuts production, lays off 140 from Cory mine The company also said it expects layoffs resulting from temporary production halts at its Lanigan and Allan mines in early 2017.
November 22, 2016 IC Potash moves forward with Ochoa project development IC Potash Corp. is pleased to report today that it has agreed to accept US$2.5 million under the proposed amendment in the strategic investment commitment by Cartesian Capital Group, LLC…
November 21, 2016 Canada to fully phase out coal power by 2030 Gov’t will work with the four provinces that still burn coal to reach the goal of making sure 90% of Canada's electricity comes from sustainable sources by 2010.
November 18, 2016 Miners increased spending positive, but far from reaching staff just yet While most miners have managed to straighten the balance sheets, they have not began preparing to deal with a new looming risk —their ability to access workers with the skills…
November 17, 2016 How one small potash company will revolutionize a whole industry The last half of 2016 has proven to be extraordinary for potash as several mega deals may finally re-spark the sector.
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years. February 16, 2026 | 01:26 pm