Potash Top Stories

Danakali’s potash project could be a game changer for Eritrea — UN

UNDP says the Colluli potash project has the potential to significantly boost Eritrea’s economy and advance the country’s sustainable development agenda.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2019 | 4:45 am

Rethinking mining strategies among the top-10 global trends to shape 2019

Mining companies now need to determine how to operate in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2019 | 6:00 am

Record $93B private capital flows into natural resources

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and…

Frik Els | January 18, 2019 | 2:43 pm

Brazilian general with mining ties to solve industry-indigenous disputes

General Franklimberg Ribeiro de Freitas’s return to the country’s Indigenous…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2019 | 3:43 am

China’s slowdown is miners’ single biggest fear this year — report

Based on answers from 51 senior executives, lawyers White &…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2019 | 2:50 am

Study of private investors shows how risky mining can be

For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural resources sector – but only energy beats the returns.

Frik Els | June 8, 2016 | 5:47 pm

US government expected to green-light first private Moon mission

An official endorsement of such mission would pave the way for several other for-profit space ventures currently in the works.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2016 | 4:05 am

Commodities storming back into bull market

Most analysts believe the commodities market has turned a corner and that prices are unlikely to return to lows seen in the past year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2016 | 6:38 am

Sirius Minerals lines up contractors for huge potash mine, may lower cost estimates

Sirius' mine, located beneath a U.K. national park, is set to generate an initial 10 million tonnes per year of polyhalite – a form of potash.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2016 | 4:02 am

Brazil’s mining sector to recover lost ground as iron ore, metal prices stabilize

Higher gold prices will push miners to restart or speed up development of projects, leading a fresh wave of mergers and acquisitions in the country, according to BMI Research.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2016 | 4:34 am

CHARTS: Brutal May for metals and miners

A sharp reversal in metals and minerals prices during May see top mining companies shed billions in market value.

Frik Els | May 31, 2016 | 4:02 pm

Gold price rally boosts Canada’s mining sector growth

Strong performance also came on the back of strategic initiatives, such as non-core asset sales, aggressive cost control measures and a disciplined approach in reducing debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2016 | 3:27 am