Nutrien weighs phosphate unit sale
Canada’s Nutrien (TSX, NYSE: NTR), the world’s top potash producer, is reviewing its phosphate business as part of a strategy to simplify operations and boost long-term value. The review could…
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Rainbow Rare Earth, Mosaic study REEs in Brazil
Rainbow Rare Earths (LSE: RBW) and fertilizer giant Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) are testing the economics of recovering rare earth elements (REEs) from waste stacks at their Uberaba phosphogypsum joint venture…
Mosaic cuts 2025 phosphate forecast
Mosaic (NYSE: MOS), the largest U.S. producer of phosphate fertilizers, has lowered its full-year 2025 production guidance as it navigates operational challenges across key plants. The revision weighed on its…
Batteries enter high demand, low price phase: IEA
The global battery market is entering a new stage as demand continues to rise while prices of raw materials decline, the International Energy Agency says in a report on the…
Spotlight: Energy transition metals shine
Investments in clean energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure are driving demand for critical minerals — from silver for solar panels to copper for wiring to nickel and lithium for batteries….
Canadian mining optimistic in face of Trump tariff threat
Canada is on edge, but the mining industry appears quietly confident it will emerge largely unscathed from U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to put 25% tariffs on all goods from…
First Phosphate picks Quebec site for lithium-iron plant
First Phosphate (CSE: PHOS; US-OTC: FRSPF) has taken a step closer towards producing a key material for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in Quebec for the North American battery and…
Why investors should make room for fertilizer stocks in their portfolios
Today I want to draw your attention to the other side of the commodities market — food. The soft commodities are an important but overlooked investment theme. As we head…
TSXV registers a gain during Mar. 20-24 trading week
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index increased 6.8 points or 1.1% over the Mar. 20-24 trading session, ending at 611.88. The week’s top value gainer was Houston, Texas-based Itafos, which closed…
Video: Silver Eagle targets organic farming with Nevada phosphate project
Robin Dow, CEO of Silver Eagle Mines, which is advancing the Murdock Mountain phosphate project in Nevada, discusses what makes the project unique and the company’s near-term catalysts. Dow spoke with Northern Miner…
TSX Venture edges higher over the Aug 8-12 trading session
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index edged up 2.5% or 16.32 points higher over the Aug. 8-12 trading session to end the week at 680.49. Toronto-based graphite junior Gratomic gained 122.2%, or…
US markets climb, Dec. 6-10
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.02% or 13,909.91 points to 35,970.99 and the S&P 500 increased 3.82% or 173.59 points to 4,712.02. Spot gold ended the week at US$1,782.90…