Potash Top Stories

Manitoba gets into potash mining with approval of first project near Russell

The project would produce up to 250,000 tonnes of potash per year and have an expected life of over 100 years, according to federal government website.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2022 | 9:29 am

BHP open to potash partner, but plans to enter fertilizer business alone

The company says it is open to taking on a…

Reuters | June 13, 2022 | 11:39 am

Canada to invest millions to cut emissions at BHP potash mine

Canada will announce a multi-million dollar investment to make the…

Reuters | June 12, 2022 | 2:48 pm

Nutrien will boost fertilizer production capacity as prices soar

The world’s largest fertilizer company will ramp up potash production capability to…

Bloomberg News | June 9, 2022 | 4:27 pm

Great Salt Lake plants, insects absorb toxic metals from surrounding mines, refineries

Plants in Utah’s Great Salt Lake wetland ecosystems pull hazardous…

Staff Writer | June 3, 2022 | 5:05 am

Belarus scores potash contract with Chinese consortium

It's the first muriate of potash (MOP) contract since September 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2020 | 9:24 am

Covid-19 cuts $280bn swathe through top 50 mining companies

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.

MINING.com Editor | April 6, 2020 | 2:59 pm

Sirius shareholders approve Anglo takeover

The deal gives Anglo the UK's biggest mining project in a generation and marks its comeback to the fertilizer sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2020 | 1:45 pm

Danakali done first phase of Eritrea potash project

It takes the company a step closer to the construction phase of Colluli and then into production in 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2020 | 5:52 am

Sirius shareholder Odey comes down on Anglo’s “mockery” bid

The hedge fund said it would vote against Anglo's offer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 3:53 am

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am

Sirius Minerals’ last-minute attempt to avoid Anglo takeover fails

The fertilizer company evaluated over the past week a plan to raise $680 million put forward by a consortium of financial investors, but talks didn’t go anywhere.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 3:58 am

Sirius tells investors it’s Anglo’s bid or bust

The company has set up a shareholder helpline to guide tens of thousands of individual investors who bet on the Woodsmith fertilizer project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2020 | 6:48 am

BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2020 | 4:03 am

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