Fertilizer project news

With potash playing a key role in meeting agriculture’s needs with 95% of it being used as fertilizer, World Fertilizer’s Assistant Editor Harleigh Hobbs spoke to Punkaj Gupta, Joint Managing Director & Group Chief Executive of Essel Group ME, about the company, its flagship potash project and the future of the industry.

The Canadian Commercial Corp. has announced it has signed over US$1 billion in contracts in support of Canadian companies selling to Cuban government buyers since 1991.

Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd will invest Rs 1300 crore to modernise the ammonia-urea plant in Goa.

OCI has released its 1Q17 trading update.

Governor Doug Burgum has issued an emergency executive order allowing a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting anhydrous ammonia fertilizer.

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has praised the Soil Health Institute for developing a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance the nation’s soil resources.

IC Potash Corp. has retained Resource Development Inc. and Gustavson Associates to finalise the updated feasibility study for the Ochoa Project and generate a NI 43-101 compliant technical report.

Great Quest Fertilizer Ltd has announced that it has commenced work with its joint venture partner Salam Mineau on the details of the mining and trucking business.

According to Reuters, BPH Billiton is expected to begin potash production in Canada by 2023.

EuroChem Group AG (hereinafter EuroChem or Group) has reported consolidated sales for 1Q17 of US$1.34 billion.