Phosphates

Yara International ASA has announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Vale Cubatão Fertilizantes complex, strengthening its integrated position in Brazil.

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.

Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd has released a statement announcing positive results from the cadmium and uranium contaminant analysis for its Tilemsi phosphate project in Mali.

Primoris Services Corp. has announced a new award with a major agricultural chemical customer.

Verdant Minerals has released a progress update on its Ammaroo phosphate project.

According to Reuters, the CEO of the mining giant China Molybdenum International has left the company.

Aguia Resources Ltd has concluded a bought deal private placement financing of 14 285 800 units of the company at CAN$0.35 per unit for gross proceeds of approximately CAN$5 million.

Itafos has announced that Rafael Rangel will resign as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately in order to pursue other opportunities.

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. has released a statement announcing its results for the full year ended 31 December 2017, and provided an update on current projects.

According to Reuters, ICL has launched a new strategy that focuses on improving its mineral assets’ competitiveness whilst simultaneously increasing growth in advanced crop nutrition.

Arianne Phosphate has announced that it has received an investment from the Government of Quebec by way of a private placement of CAN$1 407 000 into the common shares of Arianne.

The company has delineated an inferred resource of 50 million t grading 24.8% P2O5.

Ibi Idoniboye, Integer, UK, discusses North American and Chinese phosphate market dynamics in a climate of supply outweighing demand.

Ecophos has announced that it has signed an agreement with Guizhou Chanhen Chemical Corp. to establish a sino-foreign equity joint venture, Chaneco Co. Ltd.

Mosaic Co. has announced its results for 4Q17, reporting a net loss of US$431 million.