January 15, 2015

Allana Partner ICL launches “Potash for Growth” program in Ethiopia

Initiative intends to unlock the potential of agriculture in Ethiopia by promoting balanced fertilization among local farmers.

January 15, 2015

These are the top 10 global mining trends for 2015

Price volatility, geopolitical turmoil, rising costs, declining grades and a general lack of financing will make of 2015 another challenging year for the sector.

January 14, 2015

‘Mick the Miner’ goes after Vale’s nickel assets

The 56 year old who built Xstrata into one of the world’s biggest mining firms and then sold it to Glencore, is tipped to be on the verge of landing…

January 6, 2015

Heavy equipment on the move to potash mine in Canada

The crystallizer, which weighs about 330 tonnes, is expected to arrive to K+S potash Legacy mine near Bethune on Friday.

January 6, 2015

Most Canadian resource firms to grow their business in 2015: survey

But only 34% plans to hire full-time employees and a further 20% is actually considering job cuts.

January 2, 2015

Agrium restarts Vanscoy potash mine after mechanical failure, expansion

Production at the mine was suspended in July after a mechanical failure on the operation’s main hoist system.

January 1, 2015

Saskatoon-based company hopes to bring unique potash mine to Sask. | Globalnews.ca

Gensource Potash Corporation CEO Mike Ferguson says the company hopes to develop a production site in the Craik, Sask. area.

December 30, 2014

Epic price reversal for commodities in 2014

Whereas total returns for the S&P 500 Index and 10-Year Treasury bond stayed relatively stable throughout the year, commodities and the U.S. dollar both made an incredible about-face starting around…

December 24, 2014

Former car dealer is Brazil’s new mining and energy minister

Eduardo Braga (54) takes over a ministry dealing with an alleged kickback and bribery scheme at state-run oil company Petrobras.

December 16, 2014

ICL signs strategic deal with China’s Yunnan Yuntianhua Group Co.

The global manufacturer of products based on specialty minerals that fulfill essential needs of the world's growing population in agriculture, processed food and engineered materials markets, is partnering up with…