June 12, 2016 Gensource planning small potash mine for south central Saskatchewan A Saskatoon-based potash company is planning to expand its operations within the province after purchasing two mining leases that could lead to a small production site in south central Saskatchewan.
June 8, 2016 Study of private investors shows how risky mining can be For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural resources sector – but only energy beats the returns.
June 7, 2016 US government expected to green-light first private Moon mission An official endorsement of such mission would pave the way for several other for-profit space ventures currently in the works.
June 6, 2016 Commodities storming back into bull market Most analysts believe the commodities market has turned a corner and that prices are unlikely to return to lows seen in the past year.
June 2, 2016 Sirius Minerals lines up contractors for huge potash mine, may lower cost estimates Sirius' mine, located beneath a U.K. national park, is set to generate an initial 10 million tonnes per year of polyhalite – a form of potash.
June 1, 2016 Brazil’s mining sector to recover lost ground as iron ore, metal prices stabilize Higher gold prices will push miners to restart or speed up development of projects, leading a fresh wave of mergers and acquisitions in the country, according to BMI Research.
May 31, 2016 CHARTS: Brutal May for metals and miners A sharp reversal in metals and minerals prices during May see top mining companies shed billions in market value.
May 25, 2016 Gold price rally boosts Canada’s mining sector growth Strong performance also came on the back of strategic initiatives, such as non-core asset sales, aggressive cost control measures and a disciplined approach in reducing debt.
May 15, 2016 Authorities to assess unwanted potash deposit in Canada’s New Brunswick Province wants to assess the remaining potash resource, if any, near the now closed Penobsquis mine.
May 14, 2016 Workers raise concern over K+S Potash Legacy mine road K+S is responsible for the maintenance on the road, and they acknowledge that there are issues.
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