January 11, 2013

Potash prices dive in 2012 on faltering demand from Asian farms

China and India resort to alternatives following 10-fold rise in potash prices last decade

January 10, 2013

Potash junior shoots up after inking Indian deal

Karnalyte wants to be independent Saskatchewan player.

January 10, 2013

Canada Lithium Signs Off-take Agreement with Marubeni for up to 5,000 tonnes per year of Lithium Carbonate

It has signed a three-year distributorship agreement with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan's largest commodities trading companies.

January 10, 2013

Japan to scour the bottom of the Pacific for rare earth deposits

Scientists from Japan plan to search the floor of the Pacific Ocean for rare earth deposits in bid to reduce the nation's dependence on China for the key industrial materials

January 9, 2013

Miners warned about Myanmar, Tajikistan and Bolivia investments

These aren't the only countries facing creeping nationalization

January 9, 2013

Chinese miners hunt for gold overseas on expectations of bullion price gains

Tianjin China Mining Conference highlights overseas acquisitions rush

January 9, 2013

Nautilus Minerals receives unsolicited bid

Nautilus says it has had no contact with Bailey and is seeking more information about the bid.

January 8, 2013

China sets eyes on thorium for ‘clean’ nuclear power generation

if they manage to crack thorium, the world will need less oil, coal, and gas than feared.

January 7, 2013

Exploration must eradicate poverty in India

Natural resources are underutilized and could provide more opportunities

January 7, 2013

Lynas finally fires up Malaysian plant, ignites REE stocks

Australian miner rockets 14% after saying first commercial rare earths available within weeks. Molycorp et al surge in sympathy.