Potash

K+S has been able to secure production through continuous optimisation of wastewater management as well as the use of existing possibilities for off-site disposal.

The company believes there is potential to increase the sylvinite deposits at Sintoukola to between 1.5 and 1.9 billion t.

With granted mining leases in place, the Lake Wells sulphate of potash project in Western Australia is targeting the production of 150 000 tpy through an initial Stage-1 development, rising to 300 000 tpy on development of Stage-2.

Emmerson Plc, the Moroccan-focused potash development company, has released a summary of the results of its recently completed Scoping Study for the company’s 100% owned Khemisset Potash Project in northern Morocco.

The agency cited EuroChem's expected reduction in CAPEX as a key factor in its decision.

Swiss fertilizer producer EuroChem said it would produce less potash this year than originally projected and would delay the launch of its VolgaKaliy plant to the 1H19, making its entry into the Russian potash market a gradual one.

Kalium Lakes Limited has been granted a licence to construct and operate a gas pipeline to the Beyondie Sulphate Of Potash project.

Nutrien Ltd. announced has announced that following a strategic review of the company's potash portfolio, it has decided to permanently close its New Brunswick potash facility and will record a US$1.8 billion non-cash impairment in the 3Q18.

Sirius Minerals Plc announces that its subsidiary York Potash Processing and Ports Ltd and McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd have entered into an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for the development of the Company's port handling facility at Teesside.

Danakali Limited provide a quarterly update on the activities and financial position of its Colluli Potash Project, located in Eritrea, East Africa.

The company will host a conference call the following day to discuss and answer investor questions.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. received an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from Sirius Minerals PLC for its new materials handling facility (MHF) in Teesside, England.

The confirmation of DRA as preferred EPCM contractor for Colluli represents another critical milestone for the Project, reinforcing that Colluli is execution ready.

Danakali has announced that the Eritrean Ministry of Land, Water & Environment’s Department of Environment has confirmed acceptance of the finalised Colluli Social & Environmental Management Plans.

Nutrien’s Chief Executive has told Reuters that if potash prices reach a certain level the company will release its unused capacity to thwart potential completion from BHP Billiton.