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Potash prices to normalize by 2023, says Brazil Potash president

Prices of the fertilizer ingredient have soared this year on fears of a shortage caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Bruno Venditti | July 28, 2022 | 11:07 am

Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China

Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 8:48 am

Equinox Gold’s Greenstone project on schedule for first pour in H1 2024

Once complete, Greenstone will be one of the largest gold…

Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 8:13 am

ArcelorMittal to buy Brazil steelmaker CSP for $2.2 billion

With the deal, the world's second-largest steelmaker is adding an…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2022 | 7:16 am

Cameco on the front foot as earnings soar

Uranium miner sees a return to long-term contracting by utilities…

Henry Lazenby | July 27, 2022 | 10:58 am

How blockchain will help miners meet evolving ESG demands

In the mining sector, blockchain is already being used to trace materials to ensure they are being produced ethically and without human rights concerns.

Alisha Hiyate - the Canadian Mining Journal | May 7, 2021 | 9:00 am

Is uranium coming back in vogue?

BMO Capital Markets forecasts a 33 million lb. deficit of uranium this year, or about 18% of current demand.

Trish Saywell - The Northern Miner | May 7, 2021 | 7:22 am

Australia’s Macquarie bank to exit coal by 2024

The lender will stop financing coal projects by 2024 as it aligns its business with global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2021 | 7:00 am

Magnet rare earth oxides market to increase fivefold by 2030 — report

Adamas Intelligence forecasts that the market for magnet rare earth oxides will increase to $15.65 billion from the current $2.98 billion.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 6:11 am

Fancy color diamond prices show mixed results in Q1 2021

The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported the latest results of its Fancy Color Diamond Index.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2021 | 6:06 am

Kyrgyzstan to temporarily take over Centerra’s Kumtor mine

Parliament has passed a law allowing the government to run Kumtor gold mine for up to three months, based on environmental concerns.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2021 | 3:48 am

Lucara secures $220 million for Karowe expansion

The backing of five lenders will be used to fund the company’s underground expansion plan for its Karowe mine in Botswana.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 6:40 am

Rio Tinto shareholders reject former CEO’s exit package

More than 60% of the votes cast at Rio's annual meetings in London and Sydney were against Jean-Sébastien Jacques' exit package.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 3:49 am

World iron ore output to rise 5.1% by 2025 — report

The growth with be possible as new projects come on-stream, GlobalData says.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 5, 2021 | 12:04 pm

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