Economics
Vale Shelves Potash Venture in Argentina to Preserve Cash
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Vale SA, the third most valuable miner, mothballed a $5.9 billion potash venture in Argentina as the Brazilian company drops projects and writes down assets.
The Rio de Janeiro-based company’s decision was communicated to Argentina’s government today, according to an e-mailed statement. Vale’s shares rallied in Sao Paulo.