Nutrien’s potash mine closure adds to bite of Canada rail strike

The world’s largest fertilizer producer plans to temporarily close its biggest potash mine as the impact of a Canadian rail strike continues to spread.

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2019 | 8:50 am

Ethiopia vows to remove barriers to investment in mining

The government will give incentives to investors who develop minerals used in agriculture such as potash.

Reuters | November 25, 2019 | 9:15 am

Propane shortage looms as strike at Canada’s biggest railroad enters third day

Canada relies on CN and Canadian Pacific Railway to move crops, potash, coal and manufactured goods to ports and the United States.

Reuters | November 21, 2019 | 9:49 am

Haunted by ghost workers, Tunisian phosphate miner seeks revival

Before the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, Tunisia was one of the world’s largest producers of the fertilizer component, creating as much as 8.2 million tons per year.

Bloomberg News | November 21, 2019 | 8:05 am

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits “highest level in a decade”

Areas where trees have been removed soared 29.5% to 9,762 square km in the year to July 30, 2019 at a pace equivalent to about two soccer fields a minute — the fastest since 2008.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2019 | 10:14 am

BHP’s incoming CEO a much needed breeze of fresh air for the mining industry

“Ethical,” “thoughtful,” “gender-equality champion,” are just some of the adjectives describing Mike Henry, BHP's next leader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2019 | 3:21 am

BHP names Mike Henry as new CEO

Henry will replace Andrew Mackenzie effective January 1, 2020.

MINING.com Editor | November 13, 2019 | 2:23 pm

Sirius Minerals unveils rescue plan for UK’s biggest fertilizer mine

Miner will try raising $600m first, which will allow it to finish sinking shafts and access the world's largest deposit of polyhalite, a type of fertilizer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2019 | 6:49 am

Three dozen rescued after blast in east German potash mine

At least two people were injured and 34 people were temporarily trapped underground after the explosion.

Reuters | November 8, 2019 | 4:12 am

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Canada nickel bid is ‘tip of the iceberg’ of BHP’s growth ambition

BHP scours for ways to accelerate giant fertilizer project

Nutrien sees supply chaos hampering fertilizer market into 2023

Fertilizer buyers are eyeing Canada to fill global potash deficit

Nutrien boosts outlook for potash sales as fertilizer surges

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