Materials handling

Martin Engineering has announced the publication of the world’s first aggregation of global best practices dedicated to reducing conveyor risk and injuries.

As reported by Africa News, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has offered comment on how the country can decrease fertilizer prices.

Thomas Bell and Sons has signed a deal with ABP, where it will invest in a new blending unit at the Port of Immingham, UK.

United Wagon Company (UWC) has begun the mass production hopper cars for mineral fertilizers.

EuroChem Group AG has reported the opening of a distribution centre in Hungary.

According to The Star, Kenya, the first batch of fertilizer from the Eldoret fertilizer plant in August.

Agricen Australia is producing sustainable fertilizer biocatalyst products under the names of Basis and Foundation LM for distribution in the Australian market.

Ag Growth International Inc. has announced the acquisition of Mitchell Mill Systems Canada Ltd and its US affiliate Mitchell Mill Systems USA.

ICL has signed numerous contracts to supply an aggregate 700 000 t of potash to clients in China. Delivery of these contracts is expected in 2016.

Crystal Peak Minerals Inc. has engaged CH2M Engineers Inc., Norwest Corp. and Novopro Projects to complete a feasibility study.

K+S is acquiring the activities of Huludao Magpower Fertilizers Co. Ltd, the Chinese producer of magnesium sulphate fertilizers.

According to Reuters, Mosaic Co. has entered talks to buy Vale SA's fertilizer unit.

Crystal Peak Minerals Inc. has announced that is has engaged CH2M Engineers Inc., Norwest Corp. and Novopro Projects to complete a feasibility study.

MBAC Fertilizer Corp. has announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange's scheduled delisting of the common shares and warrants of the Company has been extended.

Nevada Zinc Corp. has commenced 2016 drilling operations on its Lone Mountain Project near Eureka, Nevada.