Fertilizer project news
Sirius Minerals signs supply agreement for South America
Sirius Minerals Plc announces the signing of a take-or-pay supply agreement between its wholly owned subsidiary York Potash Ltd, OFD Supply Inc. and Cibrafertil Companhia Brasileira de Fertilizantes for the supply and resale of POLY4 into Brazil and certain other countries in South America.
Development in £3.5 billion polyhalite mine at Whitby
Sirius Minerals marked another major milestone in the development of its £3.5bn polyhalite mine near Whitby today, as it named its new Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine, which will start hollowing out a 360 m deep shaft that will allow the construction of the 23 mile tunnel that will transport mined ore to Teesside.
KBR's nitric acid technology chosen for Kemerovo Azot plant in Russia
KBR will provide technology licensing and basic engineering design (LBED) as well as proprietary equipment for Kemerovo Azot's plant in Russia.
Production interruption at Hattorf plant
Due to the persistent severe drought, the water level in the Werra river remains at an exceptionally low level, meaning production at the Hattorf site has also been temporarily interrupted.
UCC Shchekinoazot launches methanol and ammonia co-production plant licensed by Haldor Topsoe
United Chemical Company Shchekinoazot inaugurated an ammonia and methanol co-production plant on September 7, 2018, the third unit built at Shchekinoazot under license from Haldor Topsoe.
Sirius Minerals worry investors with potential increased costs
Sirius Minerals' new Woodsmith polyhalite mine in the North York Moors has caused issues for investors with the potential for increased costs and an extended deadline.
K+S expands activities in East Africa
Under its “Shaping 2030” strategy", K+S is expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa, which offers great potential due to its underdeveloped agriculture.
Centrex provides update on Ardmore project
Centrex Metals Ltd has announced that it has visited CDE Global’s construction facilities as part of its client review for detailed design on the startup 70 tph wet processing plant for its Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project.
Social & Environmental Management Plans agreed and finalised for Colluli
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 ready to release idle potash capacity if BHP attempts entry
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.