Fertilizer project news
K+S to extend maintenance period at Bethune potash plant
During the maintenance period, the existing facilities will be supplemented by further components for screening and cooling the products.
Blackham to provide water rights to Salt Lake Potash
The two companies have identified a mutual opportunity for Salt Lake Potash to use part of the pre-strip material from Blackham’s proposed Williamson Pit development for the construction of the Salt Lake Potash project's on-lake evaporation ponds.
Itafos provides update on engineering and construction of Guinea Bissau phosphate mine
The company has made an EPCM agreement with Lycopodium for services related to the development of Itafos Farim’s mine site, which is expected to produce 1.3 million tpy of phosphate rock.
Sirius Minerals to launch US$500 million bond issue to fund polyhalite fertilizer mine
The proceeds of the offering will be used, together with proceeds from the other elements of the Stage 2 Financing, to fund the construction and development of a polyhalite mine, located in North Yorkshire in the UK.
Kalium Lakes application to German government for export credit cover approved
The application from Kalium Lakes was for the Euro/US dollar equivalent of approximately AUS$50 million of project finance export cover.
Agrimin awards Primero Group process plant engineering contract for Mackay potash project
The engagement of Primero is on an Early Contractor Involvement basis, with the initial awarded stage being the process plant design works.
Australian Potash to use tax incentive for work streams completion
The company has received a AUS$1.3 million Research and Development Tax Incentive from the Australian Taxation Office.
Western Potash commences drilling at Milestone Phase 1 Project
The Milestone Phase 1 Project in Saskatchewan, Canada, will use advanced horizontal drilling techniques to initially target the high-grade potash bed, then preferentially leach the potash to the surface.
Yara signs US$1.1 billion credit facility with margin linked to CO2 targets
The company is aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of its fertilizer production activities.
Q&A with Nutrien
A short interview with James Wright, Senior Manager Capital Procurement at Nutrien, ahead of the 11th Chem Petrochem & Refinery Shutdowns and Turnarounds Conference.