Fertilizer project news
Acron and Sberbank strengthen partnership within Talitsky potash project
Acron Group has announced that – while the construction ramps up and shaft sinking commences at the Talitsky project – it continues to structure the financing of the project.
Work begins on tunnel for Sirius Minerals fertilizer mine
The company is mining polyhalite, a type of potash, at the Woodsmith Mine in the UK.
Orion Resource Partners raising fund for financing of potash mines
According to Reuters, sources close to the matter believe that Orion will provide royalties and streams and close the fund within the next few months.
IFC announces US$1 billion mobilisation for construction of fertilizer line in Nigeria
IFC will directly lend US$100 million and mobilise an additional US$850 million of loans from other developmental financial institutions and commercial banks.
Emmerson appoints Golder to oversee potash project study
Emmerson Plc has announced that it has appointed Golder Associates to oversee the delivery of a scoping study on its 100% owned Khemisset Potash Project in Northern Morocco.
Kalium Lakes signs offtake terms sheet with K+S
Kalium Lakes has executed an offtake terms sheet detailing the commercial terms for an offtake arrangement with respect to SOP production from its 100% owned Beyondie SOP Project.
Bethune mine stoppage to affect K+S results
According to Reuters, K+S has stated that a stoppage at its new Bethune mine in Canada will affect the company’s earnings for 2Q18.
Verde’s new processing plant on budget and on schedule
Verde AgriTech Plc has announced that on site plant assembly has now commenced at its processing plant in Brazil.
LSB’s ammonia facility temporarily taken out of service
LSB Industries Inc. has announced that the ammonia plant at its El Dorado, Arkansas, US, chemical facility was taken offline on 4 June 2018 due to a power failure at the facility.
EuroChem to purchase future SOP output from upcoming project in Eritrea
The Colluli Potash Project in Eritrea is a 50-50 joint venture between Danakali Ltd and the Eritrean National Mining Corp.