Fertilizer news updates

Danakali Ltd has released a company update video that covers its recent off-take agreement with EuroChem and the latest on the Colluli Sulphate of Potash project in Eritrea.

CRU Events and The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) are working with partners across Africa to offer brownfield projects seeking capital investment the chance to make a showcase presentation to an audience of global investors and financiers.

K+S Group has reported a loss after tax and non-controlling interests of €32 million for 2Q18, compared to a profit of €38.3 million in 2Q17.

Shares in German potash miner K+S fell up to 11% on Friday last week following a company announcement that its full-year earnings would fall short of analyst expectations.

Clint McGhie has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary by Salt Lake Potash.

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has announced that the 9th edition of the GPCA Fertilizer Convention will be held in Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman, on 18 – 20 September 2018.

According to the memorandum a new type of potash fertilizer will be supplied to the Chinese market during a five-year period form 2019 to 2023.

The company has changed its name to SOPerior Fertilizer Corp.

Gensource Potash Corp. has announced that it has received the Ministerial determination of ‘not a development’ from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment for the Vanguard One project.

Emmerson Plc has received confirmation from the Moroccan mining authorities that it has been granted 15 additional research permits adjoining its 100% owned Khemisset Potash Project in Northern Morocco.

Verdant Minerals Ltd has announced that it has formally submitted the supplement to the environmental impact statement to the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority for its 100% owned Ammaroo Phosphate Project.

Nutrien Ltd has released its results for 2Q18, reporting net earnings from continuing operations of $741 million ($1.17 earnings per share) and EBITDA of $1.5 billion.

Encanto Potash Corp. and the Muskowekwan First Nation have announced that they have engaged Golder Associates Ltd as a vital part of the next step in developing a major potash mine in Saskatchewan.

JDCPhosphate Inc. has announced that it has successfully used its proprietary IHP technology to produce high quality super-phosphoric acid.

Haldor Topsoe has announced that it has been awarded a contract by TechnipFMC for the license and engineering of two 2200 tpd ammonia plants.

EFT Analytics is implementing a real-time monitor that is producing excellent outcomes at a Koch Fertilizer plant in Enid, Oklahoma, US.

OCP Group has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Fraunhofer IMWS to work jointly on solutions for a sustainable fertilizer industry.

Yara has announced that it has ended all discussions with Arab Potash Co. regarding potential cooperation in the field of potassium nitrate through APC’s subsidiary, KEMAPCO.

According to Reuters, Nutrien has reported a better-than-expected profit, caused by higher prices for both potash and nitrogen fertilizers.

Verde AgriTech Plc has announced that it has successfully commissioned and started up its processing plant.

Kore Potash plc has released a statement providing a quarterly update for the period ending 30 June 2018.

Pöyry has announced that it has been awarded the EPCM services assignment for the Topinoja biogas plant expansion project by Gasum Ltd.

Sirius Minerals has announced that it has signed an agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Co. for the supply of binder for its POLY4 product. Sirius has also named ADM as its North American offtake partner.

Danakali Ltd has released a quarterly update on the activities and financial position of the company and its Colluli Potash Project, located in Eritrea, East Africa.