Analysts expect sweetened Potash Corp bid, mixed on rival offer

The general consensus on Tuesday was that BHP Billiton will have to pay quite a bit more than the $130 a share it has proposed if it wants to get its hands on fertiliser products giant Potash Corp. In fact, investors pushed shares in Potash Corp...

FNX says Sudbury 'remains challenging', mulls acquisitions

The situation in Canada's nickel-rich Sudbury region remains “challenging”, FNX Mining vice-president for investor relations Dave Constable said on Monday. “We don't know tomorrow morning whether things will change drastically on the strike...

FNX still stockpiling Sudbury ore, can continue for 'several weeks'

Canada's FNX Mining continues to stockpile ore being mined from its operations in Sudbury, Ontario, and can continue to do so for “several weeks” if neccessary, spokesperson Dave Constable said on Friday. FNX has an offtake agreement with...

FNX may look to Xstrata to process Sudbury ore

Mid-tier miner FNX Mining has held discussions with larger rival in the Sudbury region, Xstrata Nickel, on possibly sending ore from its mines to Xstrata's Sudbury mill, CEO Terry MacGibbon said on Tuesday. FNX has an offtake agreement with the...