Russia’s EuroChem to start production at two potash mines in 2017 In the long term, company expects potash demand to resume. Kerry Hall | May 23, 2013 | 11:36 pm
BHP expansion of Jansen potash project uncertain Company plans to decrease overall capex by $19 billion from 2014 onwards. Kerry Hall | May 23, 2013 | 10:16 pm
Lucara sells 239 carat rough diamond for $5.75m The whole tender of 15 gems sold for $24.85 million. Kerry Hall | May 23, 2013 | 7:20 pm
Sweden bulldozes town to reach more iron ore About 35% of the town will move, including 65% of the apartments, over the course of several years. Kerry Hall | May 22, 2013 | 10:42 pm
Geologists discover new gold-copper mine in China The resources is said to hold about 53 tonnes of gold and 31 tonnes of copper. Kerry Hall | May 22, 2013 | 9:36 pm
Scientists identify cheap, permanent solution for carbon dioxide removal Ammonium salts could speed up natural carbon mineralization. Kerry Hall | May 22, 2013 | 8:40 pm
BMO predicts diamond prices to rise 6% per year Growing consumer demand in China and India combined with scarcer supplies will drive the market. Kerry Hall | May 21, 2013 | 1:26 am
Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output. Kerry Hall | May 21, 2013 | 12:06 am
Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region. Kerry Hall | May 20, 2013 | 9:39 pm
United Nations publishes first plan for deep sea mining Companies could apply for mining licences as soon as 2016 to extract gold, copper and more. Kerry Hall | May 20, 2013 | 2:34 am
Ghana creates new task force to fight illegal mining Government vows to pursue both foreigners and locals involved with bad practices in gold and diamond extraction. Kerry Hall | May 20, 2013 | 1:26 am
South Africa’s National Mineworkers Union proposes big wage increases NUM wants earnings to go up from $530 to $850 per month for underground workers. Kerry Hall | May 19, 2013 | 10:58 pm
