Almost 100 miners were trapped in a potash mine in south-eastern Saskatoon in Canada. The mine collapsed after a fire had broken out and eventually
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Americas Petrogas Finds Phosphate in Peru’s Desert
Canadian oil & gas company “Americas Petrogas Inc.” has announced that its Peruvian subsidiary, America Potash Peru S.A., has discovered phosphate rock at the Sechura
EuroChem Challenges Uralkali,world’s largest potash producer
Russian phosphate fertiliser manufacturer EuroChem is investing 7 billion USD to start production at two mines in the country in 2017 in a bid to
BP Faces a New Wave of Fines, Leading to Disinvestment
BP, sometimes referred to by its former name British Petroleum, the world’s sixth largest energy company by market capitalization, is facing a new batch of
Belarusian Potash Fertilizers Exports to Hit Record in 2014
Exports of Belarusian potash fertilizers are expected to exceed 9 million tonnes in 2014, against 8 million tonnes of last year, Director General of Belarusian
Eco-Phos Helps India Set Up Di-calcium Phosphate Plant
Belgium-based EcoPhos has teamed up with Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) for manufacturing di-calcium phosphate (DCP) in the State of Gujarat of
North American Potash Miners Face Over-Supply
A rise in fertilizer demand has enhanced the prospects of North American potash firms that were hit by falling prices and profits after a European
Codelco’s Copper Production on Rise
Codelco, the world’s biggest copper producer, has recently reported an increase in production mainly thanks to the contribution of its new mine. Yet, a decrease
Blawn Mountain Potash Project in Full Swing
Potash Ridge, a Canadian-based exploration and development company, obtained a permit to start large mining operations at the Blawn Mountain only in July this year
Brazil to Boost its Fertilizer Production
Brazil is among the world’s most significant traders in a number of agricultural commodities ranging from coffee, sugar, and beef to sugar cane. A booming