Vale Sheds Argentine Potash Project
Brazilian mining heavyweight Vale has come to an agreement with the Argentine government to drop its Rio Colorado potash project.
Articles Tagged "bhp billiton"
Will Development Pitfalls Create a Global Potash Shortage?
Here's the story on potash according to Analyst Andrea Rubakovic: The major players are planning for long-term demand by developing brownfield projects, but they're running into hurdles. Meanwhile, juniors are having trouble financing greenfield projects. Does this mean we're in for a global supply pinch? If so, who could be positioned to profit?
BHP Still Needs Approval For Design Engineering to Proceed with Jansen
The Globe and Mail reported that, although BHP's enormous Jansen project is moving its way through the approval process, it is still waiting the go-ahead from design engineering after deciding to increase the project's size substantially.
Near-term Potash Producers Ramping Up
Renewed Chinese and Indian potash contracts are building confidence in the potash market. Which projects will help supply future demand is still an open question as companies rush to bring supply online.
BHP Billiton Names Andrew Mackenzie as New CEO
The Financial Post reported that Andrew Mackenzie has been appointed the new CEO of beleaguered BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP,ASX:BHP,LSE:BLT), which recently experienced its greatest profit drop in a decade.
Is BHP’s Jansen Potash Mine Destined to Flop?
With wide-eyed ambition, BHP Billiton hopes its Jansen project will change the potash industry. But not everyone agrees.
Saskatchewan Government Waiting on BHP’s Jansen to Make Tax Decision
Mining Weekly reported that the government of Saskatchewan is delaying a decision on how to tax potash miners as they wait to see if BHP Billiton will proceed with their Jansen potash project.
BHP’s Jansen Mine Could Pose Threat to Established Potash Producers
The Globe and Mail reported that BHP's Jansen mine in Saskatchewan may pose a threat to existing potash producers, because of the sheer size and potential production of the project.
BHP Seeks Partners for up to $2 Billion for Jansen
Bloomberg reported that BHP Billiton is seeking one or more partners to fund up to $2 Billion for its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan
BHP Delaying Jansen Decision
Reuters reported that BHP Billiton, under shareholder pressure, is delaying the decision whether or not to build the Jansen project in Saskatchewan, which is touted to become the biggest potash mine in the world.
