Fertilizer project news

A technical review has confirmed the findings of Anglo American’s due diligence that a number of elements of the project’s design would benefit from modification to bring it up to the company’s safety and operating integrity standards.

The project schedule remains on track for commissioning in December 2021, with first phosphate rock ore exports expected in 1Q22.

The ClearView digital platform is expected to be operational by early 2022.

BASF selected Clariant's new ammonia synthesis catalyst AmoMax 10 Plus for their ammonia plant in Antwerp, Belgium, after a positive experience with the previous generation at Freeport, Texas, USA.

The kettle-type condenser is manufactured from Safurex with more than 2000 U-tubes.

The updated ore reserve estimate (which has an effective date 31 October 2021) is 104.3 Mt at a mean grade of 10.2% K2O.

The second melamine unit is slated to become operational in the course of 2025 and will be fully integrated with an ammonia plant and a urea plant.

A solar power project will help Uralkali to gain experience in using sustainable sources of energy for the production of potash fertilizers.

The primary investor is Global Sustainable Minerals Pte Ltd, a Singapore domiciled investment vehicle backed by a significant south-east Asian investor.

The proceeds will be used to advance the Lake Wells sulfate of potash (SOP) project, focusing on continued bore development and de-risking a Final Investment Decision targeted for the end of 1Q22, earthworks and working capital.