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CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue

Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.

Frik Els | November 27, 2016 | 11:00 pm

Billion-pound cash infusion clears path for UK potash mine

The chances of a potash mine taking shape on the Yorkshire moors just got a whole lot better, thanks to a major financing.

Andrew Topf | November 27, 2016 | 3:13 pm

IC Potash moves forward with Ochoa project development

IC Potash Corp. is pleased to report today that it has agreed to accept US$2.5 million under the proposed amendment in the strategic investment commitment by Cartesian Capital Group, LLC of up to US$45 million, as previously announced.

IC Potash Corp. | November 22, 2016 | 1:26 am

Canada to fully phase out coal power by 2030

Gov’t will work with the four provinces that still burn coal to reach the goal of making sure 90% of Canada's electricity comes from sustainable sources by 2010.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2016 | 6:05 am

Miners increased spending positive, but far from reaching staff just yet

While most miners have managed to straighten the balance sheets, they have not began preparing to deal with a new looming risk —their ability to access workers with the skills needed in an upswing.

edumine | November 18, 2016 | 2:15 am

Luxembourg shoots for the stars, invests $28 million in Planetary Resources

The funding, which includes direct investment and grants, aims to help the asteroid mining company launch its first commercial prospecting mission by 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2016 | 11:00 pm

Glencore did better as commodity trader than miner in Q3

While output was down for most commodities it mines and sales, it has improved earnings forecast for its trading unit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2016 | 6:52 am

Vale may reconsider selling $10 billion in core assets — report

If prices for the commodities it mines continue to pick up, the firm must cancel plans to sell some of its best assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2016 | 7:55 am

Aussie iron ore magnate Rinehart invests in UK’s biggest potash mine

Sirius Minerals’ York mine is expected to be one of the world’s largest in terms of the amount of resources extracted, generating an initial 10 million tonnes of polyhalite per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2016 | 7:55 am

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