Yara and APC end potassium nitrate MoU and JV discussions
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.
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Nutrien posts better-than-expected profit
According to Reuters, Nutrien has reported a better-than-expected profit, caused by higher prices for both potash and nitrogen fertilizers.
Koch’s nitrification inhibitor technology receives EPA approval
Koch Agronomic Services has announced that its new nitrification inhibitor for anhydrous ammonia and UAN has received approval from the EPA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
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Brandt opens second manufacturing facility in California
Brandt has released a statement claiming that it has opened a 42 000 ft2 production facility for specialty formulation products in Visalia, California, US.
Yara reports improved deliveries but lower margins
Yara International ASA has released a statement announcing lower 2Q18 results compared with a year earlier.
KBR awarded revamp contract for nitric acid plant in Israel
KBR Inc. has announced that it has been awarded a nitric acid plant revamp contract by Haifa Chemicals Ltd for its plant in Mishor-Rotem, Israel.
Dakota Gasification and OCI N.V. form fertilizer JV
Dakota Gasification Co. has signed a definitive agreement with OCI N.V. to sell nitrogen fertilizers and diesel exhaust fluid in North America through a newly formed 50:50 joint venture, N-7 LLC.
Nutrien declares quarterly dividend of US$0.40 per share
Nutrien Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.40 per share payable 18 July 2018 to shareholders of record on 29 June 2018.
SQM releases results for 1Q18
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. has released its results for 1Q18, reporting earnings of US$113.8 million, up from US$103.2 million in 1Q17.
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Max-IR Labs awarded grant for development of nitrate detection sensor
Max-IR Labs has been awarded a grant of US$225 000 from the National Science Foundation to continue its development of a novel real-time optical sensor for nitrate detection in water and soil.
Tianqi agrees to purchase Nutrien's SQM ‘A share’ investment
Nutrien Ltd has signed an agreement with Tianqi Lithium Corp., under which Tianqi has agreed to purchase 62 556 568 ‘A shares’ of SQM held by Nutrien.
EuroChem withdraws from Ukraine fertilizer market
The company has attributed the decision to recent actions in Ukraine restricting foreign suppliers of fertilizers and expectations of a further deterioration in the business climate.
EuroChem declares 1Q18 sales
Sales of US$1.36 billion were recorded during the period – a 2% increase on the corresponding period last year.
Yara closes acquisition of fertilizer complex in Brazil
Yara International ASA has announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Vale Cubatão Fertilizantes complex, strengthening its integrated position in Brazil.
ADNOC and OCP intend to develop new fertilizer JV
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. and OCP Group of Morocco have announced that they have agreed to explore the phased creation of a new global fertilizers joint venture.