May 5, 2015

Potash to outweigh effects of low oil prices in Saskatchewan’s economy — BMO

While oil production is expected to drop by 4% this year, potash output will jump 8%, BMO forecasts.

May 5, 2015

Survival guide for the mother of all bear markets from veteran bottomfisher John Kaiser

In this frank assessment of everything from gold and diamonds to potash and zinc, Kaiser Research Online author John Kaiser names for The Mining Report readers the companies that could…

May 5, 2015

Uralkali Contract with Indian Company Could Stimulate Potash Demand

When it comes to major deals in the potash space, 2015 has been a little sluggish.

May 1, 2015

Karnalyte squares off with dissidents as potash project awaits financing

You cannot make this stuff up. But here’s the state of affairs at Calgary-based Karnalyte Resources, a company “in the business of development and production of premium potash and magnesium…

April 30, 2015

Shares sink as Potash Corp. slashes 2015 forecast on price outlook

Tthe world’s largest fertilizer producer, cut its full-year earnings forecast because of higher taxes and lower income from foreign investments.

April 21, 2015

China expands stake in Russian potash miner Uralkali

Two Chinese banks are among the eight institutions that have provided Uralkali a $530 million loan.

April 20, 2015

Allana Potash held talks with Chinese construction giant before ICL deal

China’s largest construction company was in talks to buy a controlling stake in Allana Potash Corp. that was worth more than the takeover bid the junior miner eventually accepted.

April 17, 2015

Denham Capital’s Caroline Donally on private equity in mining

Director of $1bn fund discusses Denham's unique approach, the vibrant parts of the M&A market and what juniors should do to attract capital.

April 10, 2015

Mick Davis first deal to land in Canada: report

Davis is said to be finalizing talks with a Toronto-listed miner, in a deal that could kick-off a long awaited buying spree.

April 8, 2015

Signs of life for mining M&A

Mining transactions almost doubled last year and the trend is likely to stretch over 2015, as lower commodity prices are making some unprofitable.