Potash Top Stories

Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines

The document divides operations into six levels, from zero (entirely manual) to five (fully autonomous), and assists in the preparation of a business case for autonomous mining, depending on level and needs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2019 | 8:55 am

Mosaic suspends phosphate mines in Brazil after new rules for dams

It is unclear how long the dams' suspension will last.

Reuters | April 11, 2019 | 3:16 pm

$6 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

Fundraising by unlisted funds for investment in natural resource reached…

Frik Els | April 5, 2019 | 12:39 pm

Conservation group raises concerns over proposed Canadian potash mine

CanPacific Potash plans a new 3.25 million tonne per year…

Global News | April 4, 2019 | 9:28 am

Cannabis mania mows down Canada’s junior mining sector

There is enough evidence to conclude that risk capital has…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2019 | 3:08 am

Karnalyte Resources Inc. releases updated technical report for potash and magnesium mine at Wynyard, Saskatchewan

The technical report independently confirms the size and unique composition of Karnalyte's deposit which support the project's economic viability.

CNW Group | July 15, 2016 | 8:41 pm

China signs long-delayed potash deal with Belarus at 30 pct less than last year’s price

Analysts see the long-awaited deal to sell potash to Chinese buyers as good news for the beleaguered sector, even though the agreed price is dramatically lower than last year’s.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2016 | 3:45 am

Weak potash prices force Mosaic to idle Colonsay mine, hundreds laid off

The company has set Jan. 3 as the restart date for the mine, but that may change based on market conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2016 | 3:55 am

Gold price rally helps producers climb world’s top 25 mining companies list

Study shows there are more bullion miners among higher market capital ranking of mining companies in second quarter of 2016 than a year a go.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2016 | 7:54 am

INFOGRAPHIC: Silver skyrockets post-Brexit, energy is back!

Energy had an impressive comeback in Q2, with natural gas and oil being the best performing commodities of the quarter.

Visual Capitalist | July 5, 2016 | 12:01 pm

BHP said to be after Potash Corp again

BHP has been developing its own Canadian potash mine — the Jansen project — in Potash Corp's backyard, and has already invested about $3.8 billion on it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2016 | 9:00 am