BHP sees potash heading toward deficit as demand outpaces supply
With demand for the crop nutrient rising 2% to 3% annually, there is limited additional supplies beyond BHP’s Jansen potash project.
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The World Gold Council forecasts central banks to purchase roughly 850 tonnes of gold in 2026 — almost the same as last year.
Rio Tinto expects Resolution Copper mine to open by mid-2030s
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Uranium Energy expands production capacity, advances refinery licensing
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Turkey eyes $135 billion gold reserves for lira defense
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Nornickel taps AI to seek new demand for its palladium
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