CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality checkDemand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry. Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm
BHP’s fertilizer boss bets on low-cost potash to challenge rivalsJansen mine is expected to produce potash at costs that…Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 9:44 am
BHP sees Brazil as major potash market for new project in CanadaBHP expects Brazil to become one of the three largest…Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 7:30 am
BHP’s potash mine in Canada now 50% ready BHP is halfway through completing its massive Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, with first production expected in 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2024 | 9:48 am
Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2024 | 4:33 am
Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture? As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm
Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet. Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Canada puts its big miners off limits just as M&A is heating up Foreign takeovers of mining companies have been a touchy topic ever since a wave of deals 18 years ago took out some of the country’s biggest players. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2024 | 7:55 pm
BHP cuts employee incentives by 20% globally — report The world's largest listed miner is reportedly paying only 80% of short-term incentives offered in 2023-24, as it missed performance goals. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2024 | 5:57 am
Nutrien says ‘black swan’ jolts are finally easing The world’s biggest maker of crop nutrients said fertilizer demand is just now starting to stabilize from seismic shocks of the past few years. Bloomberg News | July 2, 2024 | 7:31 am
Arianne Phosphate’s $1.7bn Quebec project to be major supplier Lac à Paul has a projected annual production capacity of 350,000 tonnes of phosphorus pentoxide. Staff Writer | June 28, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am