Potash Top Stories

K+S Potash Canada to boost production at Bethune mine in Saskatchewan

Focus is to establish the team that will drive the growth plan as production capacity is targeted toward 4 million tonnes per year, doubling the current output of the operation.

Staff Writer | May 25, 2022 | 10:21 am

BHP to speed up Jansen potash mine as Ukraine war weighs on supplies

BHP would bring forward first potash production at Jansen, in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2022 | 3:47 am

BHP CEO says supply disruptions may last years; could speed up Jansen project

Mike Henry said the miner may accelerate its potash project…

Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 7:19 am

Nutrien weighs increasing potash output amid fertilizer crunch

Fertilizer prices have soared to all-time highs as Russia’s invasion…

Bloomberg News | May 12, 2022 | 4:22 pm

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially…

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report

Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2020 | 2:55 am

Danakali begins work to get Eritrean potash project off the ground

Colluli has the potential to produce 944,000 tonnes of sop, a premium grade fertilizer, over its 200-year plus mine-life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2020 | 7:01 am

Anglo American goes back to fertilizers with Sirius Minerals’ $527 million buy

The move throws a much-needed lifeline to the British junior behind a huge fertilizer project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2020 | 3:55 am

Anglo American likely to confirm deal to buy Sirius ahead of deadline

The company has until Feb. 5 to make a firm offer or walk away.

Reuters | January 14, 2020 | 9:56 am

Anglo American goes after Sirius Minerals with $508m bid

The move could rescue plans to dig the UK's largest mine in a generation and would bring Anglo back to the fertilizer market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2020 | 4:11 am

China potash king’s online sale a bust

A public sale for assets originally valued at nearly CNY 25 billion ($3.5 billion) has failed, putting the firm at risk for a market de-listing.

MINING.com Editor | January 2, 2020 | 2:38 pm

BHP’s transformation boss to leave as part of internal overhaul

Jonathan Price is the second major exit announced this week and is part of BHP’s strategy to shift certain responsibilities away from the executive team.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2019 | 3:43 am