Phosphates

Harvest Minerals Limited has appointed Jack James as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. has announced that once the anticipated merger transaction closes, the new company will be named Nutrien.

First Energy Bank has exited from its investment in Bulgaria. FEB had invested in December 2013 jointly with Borealis in FEBORAN, which is an investment vehicle set up in Bulgaria to acquire 20.3% equity stake in Neochim.

Potash Ridge Corp. has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Andrew Squires as Director of the company.

Clariant has announced the retirement of Ken Golder, who serves as North America Region Head as well as President and CEO of both Clariant Corp. and Clariant Canada Inc.

The fertilizer industry’s contribution to a healthy economy was recognised by President Donald Trump at a recent event in Cincinnati, Ohio.

As reported by Reuters, fertilizer exports from Qatari producer Qafco remain unaffected by the regional diplomatic row.

The company intends to propose two new directors for election in its upcoming meeting.

The Canadian Commercial Corp. has announced it has signed over US$1 billion in contracts in support of Canadian companies selling to Cuban government buyers since 1991.

FLSmidth has won a five-year operation & maintenance contract in El Jadida.

The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is to support Fertiplant East Africa Ltd’s construction of a US$10 million fertilizer plant in Nakuru County, Kenya.

Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd has entered into partnership with Salam Mineau SARL to develop the Tilemsi phosphate deposit.

PhosAgro has announced its operational results for 1Q17.

On 24 April 2017, a fire broke out in the ammonia plant at Yara.

Leslie Shen has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of DuSolo Fertilizers Inc.