Deal agreed for Burrup fertilizer plant
Perdaman has entered into an historic agreement with the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) as part of its plans to build a fertilizer manufacturing plant near Karratha.
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URALCHEM was awarded the IFA gold medal
International Fertilizer Association (IFA) awarded PMU branch of JSC URALCHEM the gold medal ‘the best in the industry’ for responsible production management.
Ammonium chloride efficacy in pharmaceuticals and food intensifies, and use in nitrogen fertilizers gains traction
Global ammonium chloride market is poised to reflect moderate growth under 5% for the fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, food, other metal industries and textiles sectors.
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Nalco Water launches news chemistry programmes
Nalco Water has launched non-phosphorus and low-phosphorus chemistry programmes for mild steel corrosion control in cooling water systems.
Itafos idles Brazil phosphate fertilizer business
The company has said the decision was reached in light of the continued downward pressure on global fertilizer prices.
PhosAgro releases 9M19 financial results
The company's revenue in 3Q19 rose by 3% y/y to RUB64.6 billion (US$1.0 billion) mainly due to higher sales in priority markets. Revenue for 9M19 increased by 12% y/y to RUB195.0 billion (US$3.0 billion).
Petrobras leases fertilizer plants to Proquigel Química
The plants are located in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Sergipe.
Trigg Mining begins exploration drilling at Laverton Links sulfate of potash project
A 500 m aircore drilling programme at the Laverton Links SOP project in Western Australia will aim to convert the current Exploration Target to a Mineral Resource estimate.
Salt Lake Potash secures production offtakes for sale of sulfate of potash
The company has signed term sheets with Unifert, Indagro and Ferisur for the sale of Lake Way sulfate of potash, with a total volume commitment of 170 000 tpy.
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Petrofac awarded EPC contract in Malaysia
Petrofac's Engineering & Production Services has been awarded a contract by Asean Bintulu Fertiliser (ABF) Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s largest fertilizer plants, for its Third Boiler Project.
Verde AgriTech reports 3Q19 results
The company sold 87 500 t of its multinutrient potassium fertilizer, marketed and sold in Brazil under the brand K Forte and internationally as Super Greensand, in 3Q19.
K+S releases 3Q19 results
The company increased revenues for 3Q19 by 8% to €905 million.
OCP Group expects ammonia plant in Nigeria to begin production in late 2023
The factory is part of OCP’s push to step up investment in phosphates-based fertilizers in Africa.
Kalium Lakes' Beyondie SOP project receives government infrastructure loan
The Northern Australia Facility loan from the government of Western Australia will assist in developing infrastructure for the company's sulfate of potash project at Beyondie.
Yara closes ammonia plant in Trinidad
The Yara Trinidad plant is one of the company's smallest ammonia plants, with an annual production capacity of approximately 270 000 t of ammonia.
Incitec Pivot reports annual results
The Australian fertilizer manufacturer reported Net Profit After Tax of AUS$152 million for the year ended 30 September 2019.
Sirius Minerals announces revised two-stage project development plan for polyhalite project
Strategic partner and financial investor processes are underway with the aim of securing US$600 million of Initial Scope funding, with various parties engaged and assessing information.
Dangote Group signs phosphate fertilizer agreement with Togo
Dangote’s project is intended to process phosphate to make fertilizer in-country, and then export it elsewhere in West Africa.
ICL reports 3Q19 results
Sales for 3Q19 were US$1325 million compared to US$1371 million for 3Q18. The potash division's sales decreased by 8% in 3Q19, while operating income increased by 6% compared to 3Q18.