Rio revisits Saskatchewan’s potash scene
Rio Tinto (RIO-N) is investing back into potash, after selling its potash interests in Canada and Argentina to Vale (VALE-N) for US$850 million in 2009 to help pay off its debt during the 2008-09 recession.
Industrial/Specialty Minerals
Allana Potash adopts shareholder rights plan
In an effort to discourage any unsolicited and unfair takeover bids Allana Potash (AAA-T, ALLRF-O) announced yesterday that it is adopting a shareholder rights plan. But the company emphasized that while it is in talks with various strategic…
Mandalay looks for discounted properties
The strategy at gold and antimony producer Mandalay Resources (MND-T) is to find assets that can generate enough cash to grow themselves as well as fund the next acquisition. So far, that strategy appears to be working at the…
Niobec stake could be cash cow for Iamgold
Iamgold (IMG-T, IAG-N) made it clear back in June that it was looking to monetize 10% to 20% of its Niobec niobium mine in the near term, but the recent sale of a 15% stake in a Brazilian niobium producer to a Chinese consortium has set tongues…
Inca Pacific takes $35M buyout to end ownership dispute
A protracted ownership battle looks to be ending, with Inca Pacific Resources (IPR-V) agreeing to a $35-million buyout by Lima-listed Minera Milpo.
BC regulator flags Passport Potash
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has scrutinized Passport Potash (ppi-v) for making several disclosures touting its Holbrook potash project in Arizona.
Financial outlook improves for American Vanadium’s Gibellini
Vancouver- American Vanadium (AVC-V) has significantly improved the economics of its Gibellini vanadium project in Nevada thanks in no small part to a much improved outlook for vanadium oxide prices.
Inca Pacific takes $35-million buyout to end ownership dispute
Vancouver – A protracted ownership battle looks to be closing with Inca Pacific Resources (IPR-V) agreeing to a roughly $35-million buyout by Peruvian-listed Minera Milpo.
Niobec stake could be cash cow for Iamgold
Iamgold Corp. (IMG-T, IAG-N) made it clear back in June that it was looking to monetize 10%-20% of its Niobec niobium mine in the near term, but the sale last week of a 15% stake in a Brazilian niobium producer to a Chinese consortium has set…
Quadra FNX pumps profits despite lower production
It was a busy second quarter for copper miner Quadra FNX Mining (QUX-T), but one that paid large profits to the recently merged company despite lower production totals.
Norway’s Statoil defends its turf in Alberta’s oilsands
Norway’s Statoil ASA (STO-N, STL-O) has long been considered one of the world’s leading offshore operators but lately it has turned its attention to Canada’s oilsands. The Company landed in Alberta in a big way back in 2007 via its $2 billion…
NGEx Resources kicks off potash drill program
NGEx Resources (NGQ-T) has begun drilling its Bada potash project, about 150 km southeast of Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, and about 30 km inland from the port of Mersa Fatma on the Red Sea.