Potash

The study has indicated the project is capable of achieving a nameplate production target of 245 000 tpy of sulfate of potash over an initial Life-of-Mine of 21 years.

The Heritage survey was conducted in accordance with the standards and requirements of Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corp.

The batch of sulfate of potash produced during the product commissioning process achieved the required product specification.

Western Australia's Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation will provide project facilitation assistance to the project.

Weir Minerals is providing both primary and secondary concentrate screens which will be used for the granulometric separation in the initial phase of the crushing, grinding and desliming processes.

Construction works for the Standard Grade SOP component of the plant are currently 98.1% complete.

The proceeds will be used to fund the purchase of long-lead items and other site infrastructure, including power supply, at the company’s Muga Potash Project.

The microgrid for the Lake Wells sulfate of potash project will be developed in a staged approach, with the thermal component to be completed within circa 15 months of Australian Potash making a final investment decision.

The northern embankment trial construction at BCI Minerals' salt and potash project in Western Australia is nearing completion.

Under the MoU, the Port confirms the availability of sufficient port capacity for up to 700 000 tpy of muriate of potash and salt.

The negotiation protocol will govern the conduct of negotiations in relation to an agreement for the construction and operation of Agrimin’s proposed haul road for its Mackay potash project.

Australian Potash is aiming to make the Lake Wells project the lowest carbon dioxide emitting sulfate of potash project in Australia.

The company has increased the project’s planned capital investments for 2021 and 2022 from US$60 million to US$222 million.

Kalium Lakes has provided a commissioning update for its Beyondie SOP Project.

Potash producer K+S has raised its 2021 core profit outlook for the second time this year, citing higher average prices in the agriculture customer segment and a strong industry business.