March 12, 2015

RBC predicts potash to offset oil losses in Saskatchewan

RBC Economics is forecasting that the Saskatchewan economy will grow in 2015, even in the face of dropping oil prices.

March 5, 2015

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources raises $5.6 billion, ready to buy up assets

The former Xstrata boss’ new firm may soon pull the trigger on some big deals at a time of low commodity prices and willing sellers.

March 3, 2015

Highfield Resources gains grid power supply for Muga Potash from Iberdrola

Aussie Highfield Resources has added grid electricity supply to the growing list of infrastructure items ticked for its flagship Muga Potash Mine in northern Spain.

March 3, 2015

Sirius sees positive potash results

The company announced further positive results from trials comparing its polyhalite potash with ordinary potash.

March 3, 2015

Plenty of potash, but almost no low cost sources for crop production

While the earth contains enough potash to meet the increased global demand for crop production, some regions lack potash deposits needed for optimal food crop yields, the latest global assessment…

March 3, 2015

Potash Corp buys stake in Brazilian firm

The move is a bet to become the company's main supplier and expand PotashCorp's presence in Latin America.

February 22, 2015

Charges against former Uralkali CEO dropped, potash price war imminent

While criminal charges against Vladislav Baumgertner, former Uralkali CEO, were ditched, he may face further damages claims as part of the so-called potash case.

February 18, 2015

Chatham Rock’s underwater mining project rejected

Mineweb reported that the second underwater mining project proposed by Chatham Rock Phosphate Ltd. (NZE:CRP) has been rejected due to the potential environmental impact to the seabed.

February 17, 2015

Study confirms potash potential at Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

The Norwegian fertilizer firm Yara International (OTCMKTS:YARIY) has confirmed the potential to mine potash from the Danakil Depression in northeastern Ethiopia.

February 15, 2015

Manitoba bid to start potash mine met with skepticism

The Canadian province of Manitoba is wading into the potash industry that has proven so lucrative to its neighbour, Saskatchewan.