US Sanctions Venezuela’s State-Run Oil Giant PDVSA
The Trump administration started this week by imposing sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil company PDVSA with the intention of curbing the country’s crude exports to
Fertilizer Industry News: Emmerson, Phospholutions and Verdesian Life Sciences
EMMERSON, a British company whose primary focus is on developing the Khemisset Potash project located in Northern Morocco, intends to start the construction of an
PolyNatura to Develop a Potash Mine in New Mexico to Produce Polyhalite-Based Organic Fertilizer
PolyNatura plans to construct a mine near Hobbs in New Mexico to mine, process and manufacture crop nutrient products containing polyhalite. Polyhalite is a naturally
Greening Africa: Eritrea’s Colluli Project Closer to Development
The Australian-based miner Danakali is moving closer to developing the potential world-class Colluli potash project, which sits close to the Red Sea – Eritrea’s eastern
Supply Security of Critical Metals: How to Tackle China’s REE Monopoly
In September 2010, China stopped all exports of rare-earth elements (REE) and associated products to Japan, depriving Japanese industry of essential materials for its production.
Khemisset Update: Emmerson Upbeat About Africa’s Hottest New Potash Project
The London-listed potash development company Emmerson has confirmed potential at Moroccan based project, as it is speedily moving forward with the development of its 100%-owned
Energy & Environment: Investigation Underway After BP Gas and Oil Spill in Alaska
Authorities in the US state of Alaska are going to look into all of the oil and natural gas wells operated by BP following the
Brazil’s Petrobras Starts Process of Leasing Out Its Fertilizer Plants
Brazilian state-owned oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA – or Petrobras – said last week that it had initiated the process of leasing out two fertilizer
Expert View: How Poverty Is Causing Deforestation Across Africa
Up to 58,000 square miles of forests are being lost to deforestation every year, which is contributing to climate change and the loss of habitats
Venezuela Taps for Inexperienced Firms to Boost Oil Production
The Venezuelan state-run oil company Sargeant and Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., known as PDVSA, has signed a contract with the US energy firm Erepla to
OPEC Deal Update: Saudi Arabia Slashes Oil Production, US Exports Most Affected
Saudi Arabia has cut crude exports and the initial evidence hints that the biggest slash is being made in deliveries to the United States. Moreover,