Deep UK mine helps scientists figure out how humans would survive on MarsThe Bio-SPHERE project investigates how scientific and medical operations would take place in the challenging environments of Mars and the moon.Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 6:06 am
Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdictionThe Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western…Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am
Brazil’s path to potash production in the AmazonThe mine is one of several potential projects which the…Amanda Stutt | April 28, 2023 | 10:57 am
Gensource to begin construction of potash mine in Saskatchewan this year Once in operation, it will produce a minimum of 250,000 tonnes of potash per year. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 3, 2022 | 1:48 pm
Nutrien eyes potash production boost amid turmoil in Russia, Belarus The world's biggest potash miner could boost production by up to 29% in coming years. Reuters | January 31, 2022 | 10:41 pm
BHP shares fall on last day of trading in London The company’s 20-year-old presence in the stock draws to a close, as part of a plan to simplify its corporate structure. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2022 | 3:55 am
Saudi’s state-controlled miner names fourth CEO in two years Robert Wilt, a former Alcoa Corp. exec who was most recently CEO of one of Canada’s largest food companies, will lead Saudi Arabian Mining Co. Bloomberg News | January 23, 2022 | 10:11 am
Nutrien is a possible takeover target for BHP, analyst says The world’s top fertilizer producer could be a takeover target for BHP Group after a “peculiar” CEO change earlier this month. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2022 | 7:58 am
US potash sanctions may push Belarus deeper into Putin’s arms The Kremlin expects Belarus to make an approach for help with budget shortfalls caused by the ban on potash sales. Bloomberg News | January 20, 2022 | 3:45 am
Bullish investors add $90bn to top 50 biggest mining companies Despite the pullback in iron ore and copper prices, the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners made strong gains at the end of the year. MINING.com Editor | January 11, 2022 | 1:18 pm
Heavy rains force miners to halt operations in southeast Brazil Vale has partially suspended operations at its Southeastern and Southern iron ore systems due to the bad weather. Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 7:34 am
Norway’s Yara to stop buying potash from Belarus due to sanctions Western powers accuse Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko of rigging a 2020 presidential election and have piled sanctions on his regime. Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 1:51 am