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Rodinia Lithium Continues to Intersect Lithium and Potash at Salar De Diablillos Project

Rodinia Lithium Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RM)(OTCQX:RDNAF), has reported that it continues to intersect high-grade lithium and potash in its reverse circulation drilling exploration program on its Salar de Diablillos lithium-brine project in Salta, Argentina.

8 Nov 2010

BHP Billiton's Potash Corp Takeover Knocked Back by Canada

The Federal government in Ottawa has rejected the $40 billion hostile takeover of Potash Corp of Saskatchewan by Australia's BHB Billiton. Industry Minister Tony Clement said that the deal proposed by BHP Billiton did not represent a net benefit to Canada.

From BHP Billiton Plc 4 Nov 2010

Western Potash Receives Subsurface Mineral Lease for Milestone Property

WESTERN POTASH CORP., (TSX Venture: WPX) has announced that the Province of Saskatchewan has granted the Company a subsurface mineral lease on its 100% owned Milestone property in southern Saskatchewan.

From Western Potash Corp. 2 Nov 2010

Amazon Mining Announces Encouraging Economic Assessment Results for Cerrado Verde Project

Amazon Mining Holding Plc (TSX VENTURE:AMZ) has announced the receipt of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment from SRK Consulting and ECM S/A Projetos Industriais on Amazon's wholly-owned Cerrado Verde project located in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

29 Oct 2010

Opposition to BHP's Potash Takeover Growing

Local opposition in the west Canadian province of Saskatchen to the BHP Billiton bid is growing with premier Brad Wall supporting the levy of a provincial resource transfer tax on BHP Billiton worth Canadian $3 to 6 billion. He said that they have to get the right number to make sure that the revenue of Saskatchewan is protected.

From BHP Billiton Plc 22 Oct 2010

Orocobre Commences Production at Salar De Olaroz Lithium-Potash Project

Orocobre Limited (TSX:ORL)(ASX:ORE) -Lithium carbonate production has commenced at the company's test work facilities on the Salar de Olaroz.

19 Oct 2010

Marius Kloppers Under Pressure to Complete Acquisition of Potash Corp

The proposed joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton in the Pilbara region of Western Australia has died, and now there is pressure on BHP Billiton's CEO Marius Kloppers to complete the acquisition of Canada's Potash Corp.

From BHP Billiton Plc 19 Oct 2010

Canadian Teachers to Potash Corp's Rescue

After the unsuccessful attempt by a Chinese company to become Potash Corp's saviour from a hostile takeover, some teachers may be able to save it from Australian mining giant BHP Billiton.

From BHP Billiton Plc 11 Oct 2010

BHP Billiton Bid for Potash Corp Comes Under Government Scrutiny

BHP Billiton's hostile takeover bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan has run into its first major hurdle. The $38.6 billion deal is the focus of a key report that the Canadian government is to receive this week.

From BHP Billiton Plc 4 Oct 2010