Idaho mine understates impact on fish deformities: US Reuters By Laura Zuckerman | SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Selenium contamination from a phosphate mine in southeastern Idaho is linked to fish deformities such as two-headed trout, and the problem would worsen if discharge limits were eased, a new government ... and more »

The Express Tribune

Lives of miners at risk as government turns a blind eye to safety violations The Express Tribune According to an estimate, over 5000 workers are engaged in extracting minerals like gypsum, talc, chromite, coal and phosphate from mines in Hazara division. But almost all the mines lack safety measures which are mandated by labour laws.

Phosphate Mining in North America Potash Investing News In 1999, fertilizer producer Agrium (TSX:AGU,NYSE:AGU) began operations of Canada's first phosphate mine in the northern Ontario town of Kapuskasing. Despite the quality and significant resource provided within the Kapuskasing geology, the mine's ... and more »

Bradenton Herald

Manatee commission to decide whether to allow expanded phosphate mining Bradenton Herald By SARA KENNEDY BRADENTON -- Speakers lined up today to oppose a plan by Mosaic Fertilizer to extend a phosphate mine across 661 acres of east Manatee. Complaining about the project were homeowners who live nearby, environmentalists, and other citizens ... Mosaic Meets its Match - an Informed PublicThe Bradenton Times all 4 news articles »

deformities in trout caused by selenium Fly Rod & Reel Magazine (blog) IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The JR Simplot Co. is dramatically underestimating the toxic impacts of selenium poisoning on trout and other fish in southwest Greater Yellowstone streams from its Smoky Canyon phosphate mine, a new scientific review by the US ... and more »

Group: 2-headed trout found near mine Jackson Hole News&Guide By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole Daily Pollution from a phosphate mine in southeast Idaho and near Star Valley is causing deformities in fish populations, including two-headed trout, conservation groups say. Images of two-headed cutthroat trout and other ... Reply to commentCalifornia Progress Report all 3 news articles »

Hindu Business Line

NMDC to acquire two coal, one iron ore mine abroad Business Standard The other assets the company is following in Australia for some time included a rock phosphate mine which is now under due diligence process. “Once it is over, we may go ahead with the acquisition process,” Nanda said. Nanda said that NMDC had also ... NMDC eyes four more overseas buys each in Russia, Brazil, Mozambique and AustraliaEconomic Times Minemakers shares soar 20% on acquisition reportsProactive Investors Australia NMDC Plans $800 Million Capex Next Fiscal Year; Seeks Stakes In 2 Australian MinesFox Business Zee News all 23 news articles »

Bradenton Herald

Manatee phosphate mine expansion advances Sarasota Herald-Tribune By Halle Stockton MANATEE COUNTY - Mosaic Fertilizer plans to expand its phosphate mining operations on more than 3000 acres of Duette pastureland, east of an existing 7300-acre tract that has been mined since the 1970s. But while the new land is tied ... Planning Commission to consider phosphate mine extensionBradenton Herald Manatee Planning Commission Recommends Duette Phosphate ExpansionThe Bradenton Times all 5 news articles »

Dreading Country's Phosphate Dredge AllAfrica.com THIS morning as I faced my usual breakfast, a plate of oats porridge, thoughts of seabed mining flooded my mind. No living thing - including oats - can exist without phosphorus. Fertile soils are rich in the stuff as well as several other elements ...

Potash Corp and Uralkali Announce Biggest Potash Production Cuts Since 2008/09 Potash Investing News By James Wellstead- Exclusive to Potash Investing News As farmers continue to shirk the perceived need for growing potash and phosphate fertilizer applications, mining giants Potash Corp (NYSE:POT) and Uralkali (LSE:URKA) have both announced production ... and more »