Western Potash Corp. announced that it had begun drilling at its Milestone Phase I Potash Project (pictured). Photo courtesy of Western Potash Corp.

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Welcome back to your weekly mining recap, where we catch you up on some of the news you may have missed. This week’s headlines include our annual list of Names to Know in the mining industry, First Cobalt Refinery beginning the recommissioning process and Vale’s $140 million payout to the families of the victims of the Brumadinho tailings collapse.