Fertilizer project news
Australian Potash receives EPA authorisation to begin preliminary work at Lake Wells
The authorisation is in advance of the EPA’s pending report on the Lake Wells sulfate of potash project's development proposal.
EuroChem provides Covid-19 business update
The company has reported sales of US$1.57 billion for 1Q20, a 3% increase y/y.
Milestone Phase 1 potash project starts hot mining
Hot mining recirculates heated saturated brine from the crystallisation pond into the caverns, and preferentially extracts the dissolved potash in the cavern which returns to the crystallisation pond, while leaving the salt in place underground.
India ammonia plant commissioned using KBR technology
Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals (CFCL), Gadepan, India, has successfully commissioned a new plant using KBR’s PurifierTM ammonia technology.
Australian Potash releases 1Q20 overview
In 2Q20 and 3Q20 the company has said it is aiming to finalise binding offtake agreements programme focussing on the Asian (ex China), European and North American markets.
Danakali releases 1Q20 quarterly report
Danakali has provided a quarterly update on the activities and financial position of the company and its Colluli potash project in Eritrea, East Africa.
Kore Potash to release pre-feasibility study for Dougou extension in May
The company has announced results from recent drilling at the Dougou extension (DX) potash solution mining project in the Republic of Congo.
Highfield Resources agrees salt offtake MoU from Muga mine
Under the MOU Highfield would provide Maxisalt up to a total of 500 000 tpy of salt comprising 400 000 t of vacuum salt, a higher value product, and 100 000 t of de-icing salt.
Danakali adds two AFC nominees to Board
As part of its US$50 million strategic equity investment in Danakali and overall funding package for development and construction of the Colluli sulfate of potash project in Eritrea, AFC was granted the right to nominate up to two directors to Danakali’s Board.
Slavkaliy extracts first potash salt from Belarus mine
Shafting is being carried out mechanically using shaft boring roadheader machines manufactured in Germany.