Two Phosphate Projects in Canada
Here's a brief look at two juniors working on phosphate projects in Canada.
South Boulder Mines Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Eritrean Government
Australia’s South Boulder Mines announced a 50/50 joint venture agreement with the Eritrean National Mining Corporation for its Colluli potash project in Eritrea.
Sirius Minerals: World-class Polyhalite Deposit
Sirius Minerals is working on developing its world-class polyhalite deposit in the UK.
Potash Ridge Aims to Capitalize on Underserved SOP Market
Potash Investing News spoke with Potash Ridge's president and CEO, Guy Bentinck, about the market for sulfate of potash and the unique characteristics of the company's Blawn Mountain project.
Company News
Uralkali May Postpone Project Expansions on BHP Movement
Reuters reported that Russian Uralkali may delay two of its potash project expansions, potentially for a decade, depending on the course of action taken by BHP Billiton.
Red Moon Potash Announces Private Placement for $250,000
Red Moon Potash Inc. (TSXV:RMK) announced that it will proceed with a non-brokered private placement worth $250,000 with Vulcan Minerals Inc., a related party.
Allana Potash Receives Approval of Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment
Allana Potash (TSX:AAA) has received approval from the Ethiopian Ministry of Mines for its Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment. Approval of the ESHIA is an important step in the process to the granting of the mining license for the Danakil Potash Project.
IC Potash Provides an Update on Ochoa Sulphate of Potash Project in New Mexico
IC Potash Corp. (TSX:ICP,OTCQX:ICPTF) provided an update on the advancement of its Ochoa Sulphate of Potash Project in Lea County, New Mexico.
Company Videos
INN Video: Guy Bentinck of Potash Ridge On Low Risk Surface Mining in Utah
Potash Ridge (TSX:PRK) President & CEO Guy Bentinck spoke with the Investing News Network at PDAC in Toronto on low risk surface mining for bauxite and potash in Utah. On advice to investors, Guy says "look for opportunities that have sound fundamentals behind them."
Potash West Interview with Investing News Network
Potash West NL (ASX:PWN,OTCQX:PWNNY) Managing Director Patrick McManus speaks with Investing News Network on the Dandaragan Trough Project in Western Australia and their proprietary K-Max processing process.
INN Video: Joshua Bleak of Passport Potash On Shallow Potash Mining in Arizona
Passport Potash (TSXV:PPI) President Joshua Bleak spoke with the Investing News Network at PDAC in Toronto on shallow potash mining in Arizona. On advice to investors, Joshua talks about how important jurisdiction is in derisking projects
INN Video: Lance D’Ambrosio of EPM Mining Ventures on the Solar Evaporation Extraction Process
EPM Mining Ventures Inc. (TSXV:EPK) CEO, Lance D'Ambrosio speaks with Investing News Network on the Company's Sevier Lake Project in Utah and explains the difference between sulfate of potash and muriate of potash, as well as the solar evaporation extraction process.
Market News
MOD Feels Concerns Addressed Over Sirius Minerals Potash Mine
BBC News reported that the Ministry of Defence in the U.K. will withdraw its objections to Sirius Minerals' potash mine near RAF Fylingdales radar base, which they had voiced on concerns that sensitive equipment at the base might be damaged by ground vibrations
CP Beefing up Resources for Heavier Trains After Series of Accidents
The Financial Post reported that CP is scrambling to contain an oil leak when one of their trains derailed in Saskatchewan, after a similar incident over the weekend. As quoted in the market report:
Proxy Battles to Become More Commonplace in Mining: Norton Rose
Mining Weekly reported that last month's shareholder meeting in which Jana Partners expected to be voted to the board of Agrium, but instead got swept out of the vote altogether bring to light the emergence of likely proxy battles for mining companies in the current environment.
Economists Fear Over-Investment in Potash Industry
The Leader Post reported that some economists fear that the robust potash industry in Canada is leading to over-investment.
