Project news

According to The Telegraph, Sirius Minerals is expected to start construction of the North York Moors potash mine in January 2017.

Amec Foster Wheeler wins engineering contract from AGROCHEM for the supply of a steam reformer heater to its fertilizer facility in Alexandria, Egypt.

Hancock Prospecting Ltd has announced a major investment in a natural fertilizer business.

EcoPhos has signed a joint venture agreement with Evergrow for the construction of a 110 000 tpy dicalcium phosphate (DCP) factory.

According to Reuters, LSB Industries has announced an update on its Pryor chemical facility.

Acron’s Novgorod site has completed a major overhaul of one of its two step-down substations.

According to Reuters, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that investors in Agrium Inc. and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan support a merger of the companies.

MBAC Fertilizer Corp. has announced that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted an order on 3 October 2016.

Harvest Minerals Ltd has started infrastructure work in preparation of commencing open pit mining.

Western Potash Corp. has announced the following amendments to the Board of Directors of the company.

Mine Arnaud’s budget for completion of its updated Bankable Feasibility Study has been unanimously approved shareholders.

Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd has reported a geological programme has been initiated at the Tilemsi phosphate property.

Potash Ridge Corp. has announced that it has signed an offtake and funding agreement with Jones-Hamilton Co.

Fortigen Geneva awards Matrix Service engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction contract for a 20 000 short t ammonia tank in Geneva, Nebraska, US.

Guy Bentinck, President and CEO, stated: "Since November of last year, we have raised CAN$3.8 million in three capital raises to advance our 100%-owned Valleyfield and Blawn Mountain sulphate of potash projects.”