Phosphates

Minbos Resources has reached an agreement with EPC Engenharia to begin design and scheduling work for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project in Angola.

Arianne Phosphate has initiated a research programme aimed at the development of a new breed of fertilizers using organic waste and the company’s high-purity, low-contaminant phosphate concentrate.

The output of the +10 m level is expected to reach 1.6 million tpy of ore in 2022, 2.7 million t in 2023, and by 2028 it will reach 9.4 million tpy.

Ma’aden has renewed an agreement to supply phosphate fertilizers for the year 2022/23.

Fox River Resources Corp. has given an update on a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) study for the company’s 100% owned Martison phosphate project, located near Hearst, Ontario, Canada.

An automated system for seismic monitoring has been installed at the Oleniy Ruchey underground mine in Russia to improve mining safety and efficiency.

The project schedule remains on track for commissioning in December 2021, with first phosphate rock ore exports expected in 1Q22.

The terminal is equipped with a 15 000 m2 under-roof facility, a 40 000 t storage capacity, a 2400 tpd blending capacity, an annual bagging capacity of 10 million, and a total production capacity of 360 000 tpy.

Following the resumption of sulfuric acid supply, the Conda phosphate business in Idaho, US, has returned to full production capacity.

The disruption in supply is a result of the smelter at Rio Tinto's Kennecott mine shutting down on 21 September 2021 following a release of molten copper materials.

The solar power facility, which will supply 100% of Arapua's power needs, is expected to be commissioned within 5 months.

The announcement was made at a meeting at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Moscow.

The project will have an initial estimated investment of approximately US$2.4 billion during the first phase to develop a 2.5 million t fertilizer production unit, combining urea and NPK/NPS products.

The bulk sample is currently enroute to the International Fertilizer Development Centre headquarters in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, US, for blend and granulation optimisation, field, and greenhouse trials.

Wind damage to the Faustina and Uncle Sam facilities from the storm is expected to result in reduced production as repairs are completed over the next 8 to 9 weeks.