June 20, 2016 Rare earths prices rise as China builds reserves, tackles illegal mining The global rare earth market is expected to grow from the $1.4 billion it was worth back in 2010 to $4.1 billion by 2017.
June 20, 2016 Kinross Gold suspends work at Tasiast mine in Mauritania, shares dive Decision follows the West African country order to expatriates whose work permits were invalid to stop working.
June 20, 2016 Electric vehicles have the potential to be a significant disruptive force for commodities markets Tesla Model 3 promises to move electric cars from niche to mainstream, spurring larger electric car adoption in transport, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest research.
June 18, 2016 Canpotex abandons plans for $775-million B.C. export terminal The overseas marketing arm of Saskatchewan’s three largest potash producers, has abandoned its plans to build a $775-million shipping terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia.
June 17, 2016 Nevsun shares tank after Reservoir accepts takeover Vancouver-based Nevsun sweetened the deal for Reservoir shareholders with a $75 million cash payment just before the vote.
June 17, 2016 Scientists use potash mine to test feasibility of living in Mars Studies underway at Boulby Underground Laboratory, the UK's deep underground science facility, include the analyses of cosmic rays and climate, as well as astrobiology and life in extreme environments.
June 17, 2016 Mosaic in talks to acquire Vale fertilizer unit in $3bn deal — report A cash-and-stock deal is said to be the favourite option at this point, though the parties are also discussing other alternatives.
June 17, 2016 Lundin Gold getting closer to developing Fruta del Norte in Ecuador With construction expected to start in 2018, the US$669-million Fruta del Norte project could finally begin production before the end of the decade.
June 16, 2016 Decision on TransCanada’s Energy East closer than ever as federal board begins review The East Energy pipeline is expected to generate $55 billion in economic benefit for Canada and create over 3,300 operational jobs across the country.
June 16, 2016 Glencore to sell option in Canadian gold mine While Falco Resources fully owns the Quebec-based Horne project, Glencore has the right to buy back the 65% stake in the mine it inherited when it bought Xstrata.
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