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Nutrien has temporarily suspended operations at its Rocanville potash mine in Saskatchewan following a fatal accident. The company stated that it is unlikely to provide further details until the completion of internal and external investigations. Nutrien is the largest producer of potash globally, accounting for 23% of global capacity. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the trends in the potash market, noting that after historic price highs in 2022, potash prices have been declining and are expected to continue easing in 2023 and 2024 due to factors like increased supply and demand destruction, despite the market's sensitivity to trade flow interruptions; it also discusses the geopolitical factors affecting potash pricing, including sanctions on Belarus and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The article focuses on ICL Group's warning of a possible cut to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization guidance due to challenging conditions in the potash market, affecting pricing and volumes, as well as a delayed recovery in demand for flame retardants.

Asia Pacific Potash Corp. (APPC; Bangkok), which has the right to develop potash deposits in Thailand, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bechtel subsidiary UIC International for an alliance [...]

IMC global has extended the fourth-quarter shutdown of three of its potash mines in Saskatchewan. 'These latest cutbacks should help keep inventories at proper levels as we move into next [...]

Asia Pacific Potash Corp. (APPC; Bangkok), which has the right to develop Thai potash deposits, has signed an agreement with Norsk Hydro to jointly develop the 2-million m.t./year Somboom potash [...]

Dead Sea Works (Beer Sheva) has received board approval to build a $486-million potash plant in a joint venture with the Chinese government. The Chinese government will have 67%; Dead [...]

The Spanish government has chosen a consortium led by Dead Sea Works (DSW; Beer Sheva, Israel) as the buyer of potash company Potasas del Llobregat (PL). The sale is valued [...]

Norsk Hydro has joined Asia Pacific Resources (APR; Vancouver, BC) in a $550-million project to develop the Udon Thani potash deposits in northeast Thailand. Norsk Hydro and APR will become [...]

The article informs that the Acron Group in Veliky Novgorod, Russia, expanding ammonia capacity at its Veliky Novgorod manufacturing facility as a part of a broader investment program and mentions that company has installed a heat exchange reformer using Haldor Topsoe technology.

The article offers information on the plans of Acron, a producer of nitrogen fertilizers and industrial chemicals to build export-oriented potash production plant in Russia by 2023.

Canpotex, which exports Canadian potash for member companies, has clinched a contract for 1.3 million m.t. of Canadian potash to China for shipment through July 2002. Prices were unchanged at [...]

POTASH CORP. OF SASKATCHEWAN chairman and CEO Charles E. Childers will hand over the CEO title to William Doyle, effective July 1. Doyle is president and [...]

IMC Global has completed the sale of its agribusiness distribution unit, including its nitrogen production plants, to Royster-Clark (Tarboro, NC) for $300 million (CW, Jan. 27, p. 5). The sale [...]

The European Commission is investigating potash company Kali und Salz's (K+S) DM250-million ($125 million) acquisition last year of the 49% stake in K+S held by the German government. The commission's [...]

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (PCS) has purchased more than 108 million common shares-9% of the outstanding stock-of Israel Chemicals (ICL) for IS382.5 million ($91.3 million). The shares were acquired under [...]

Dead Sea Works (Beer Sheva, Israel) and the Eisenberg Group (Tel Aviv) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese Ministry of Mining and Mingda Corp. (Beijing) to build [...]

The article offers a corporate profile of Switzerland-based fertilizer manufacturer EuroChem which aims to be the top producer of lowest-cost potash as of June 2015. An overview of EuroChem is provided which manufactures fertilizers and related raw materials and has implemented measures to be the fastest growing fertilizer firm. Other topics include EuroChem's partnership with engineering group Maire Tecnimont SpA and its strategy for self-sufficiency.

The article reports on the plan of mining group BHP Billiton Ltd. to pressure and delay potash entry and sell its U.S. shale assets.

The article reports on the plan of fertilizer manufacturer Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) to divest assets and subsidiaries worth more than $500 million which was announced in the investor conference in Tel Aviv, Israel by chairman Johanan Locker. Topics mentioned include the consider as the largest producer of potash, the maker of phosphate fertilizers, and the major markets of the company including China, Brazil and Europe.

The article reports on the plans of Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) to reduce jobs at the Boulby potash mine in Great Britain by the end of 2016 due to unstable reserves of potash at low prices.

The article reports that the net earnings of Canadian fertilizer, industrial and animal feed products manufacturer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. has declined in the first quarter of 2016 due to the weaker prices of potash and nitrogen, and the lower sales volumes of potash.

Presents news briefs on the chemical industry as of November 10, 2004. Resignation of executive Mark P. Bulriss from Great Lakes Chemical; Agreement of Honeywell to sell its performance fibers unit to Sun Capital Partners; Contract of Canpotex with Sinochem regarding potash supply.

Highlights analysts' forecast on the fertilizer industry in 2003. Expected increase in fertilizer demand and prices; Outlook on urea demand; Prediction on the growth of potash markets.

The article reports on the agreement signed by the manufacturing company Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) with China to supply the country with potash over the next three years as of January 2016.

The article reports that the fertilizer producers have recorded a weak financial performance in the third quarter of 2015 due to the decline in potash demand and higher production costs.

The article focuses on the outperformance of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients producer Mosaic and potash maker Potash Corp., based on the forecast by Jonas Oxgaard, analyst at investment research firm Bernstein Research. Topics discussed include decline in the share prices of Mosaic and Potash, Chinese contract settlement, and potash market's prices.

The article guidance imposed by chemical company Mosaic Co. for achieving strong margins and volumes in Brazil in the fourth quarter of 2014. According to Mosaic, it expects the volumes and margins of its potash and phosphates to exceed its previous guidance range. Moreover, the remarks of the company's president and chief executive officer (CEO) on its guidance are also stated.

The article mentions international economic conditions and discusses a Chinese potash export contract of the Uralkali Trading subsidiary of the potash fertilizer company Uralkali, reporting that the contract indicates that potash prices are declining as of January 2014.

The article reports on the announcement by Sirius Minerals that its previously announced York Potash Project in Great Britain will be delayed for one year.

The article discusses the global potash industry as of August 2013, focusing on the economic impact of the announcement that the potash producer Uralkali is withdrawing from the Belarusian Potash Co. export cartel operated with the potash producer Belaruskali. Topics include potash prices, potash trade, and the export cartel Canpotex.

The article discusses the impact of demand for potash on the fertilizer industry as of May 2013, focusing on the performance and forecasts of North American companies such as Mosaic and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.

This article reports on the financial earnings and status of fertilizer production company PotashCorp in the third quarter of 2012 with a focus on the impacts of the North American drought on fertilizer demand, including statistics for the company's sales of potash, phosphate, and nitrogen.

The article reports on the approval by the board of Agrium of a brownfield potash capacity expansion at its facility in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan.

The article examines the condition of the fertilizer industry in Great Britain. The industry is said to be benefiting from high international prices for all types of fertilizer. The potash segment is expected to grow after 2011. Due to this, Cleveland Potash is planning to expand its operations and could be joined by a second player, Sirius Minerals.

The article discusses the expansion projects of Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) in Europe. The company will invest 232 million U.S. dollars in the first stage of a plan to expand the potash mine and processing plant of its Iberpotash subsidiary at Suria, Spain. A grant worth 25 million U.S. dollars was awarded by the British government to ICL's Cleveland Potash subsidiary to mine and process polyhalite in Great Britain. Capacity expansions announced by other potash producers are also noted.

The article reports that BHP Billiton has started its greenfield potash project in Jansen, Saskatchewan.

This section offers news briefs concerning the basic chemicals and plastics sector as of April 2010, including the decline of inventories by North American potash producers by about 260,000 metric tonnes (m.t.) in March 2010, and the price increase of Arkema's methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK).

This section offers news briefs on the chemical industry including the drop in global potash sales volumes in 2009 as distributors restocked and farmers held off purchases and the survival of chemical plants near Houston, Texas from weather-related problems.

The article reports on the decision of PotashCorp. to decrease the price of potash from U.S. warehouses to 390-400 U.S. dollars per metric ton until February 2010.

The article reports on the plan of Agrium to increase annual capacity at its Vanscoy, Saskatchewan (SK) potash plant by 750,000 metric tons (m.t.), starting in late 2010. Construction for the planned expansion is expected to be completed in 2014. Mike Wilson, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Agrium, stated that the company is confident that the global demand for potash will start to rebound in 2010.

The article reports on the lowered 2009 full-year earning guidance of PotashCorp due to slow demand and limited restocking. Despite the cut and an anticipated decrease in year-over-year potash volumes and decline in phosphate and nitrogen gross margin, the company claims that its 2009 earnings is still expected to be among the best in the company's history. The article also reports that PotashCorp has completed a 1 billion U.S. dollar debt offering to repay outstanding debt and for general purposes.

This section offers news briefs concerning the chemical industry. Agrium is planning to construct a $36-million, polymer-coated nitrogen plant at New Madrid, Missouri. PotashCorp is looking to reduce potash production in 2009. The U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending requirements are expected to increase the demand for ethanol.

This article presents news briefs related to the basic chemicals industry. Phosphate Chemicals Export Association says it has inked a deal to supply 1.25 million metric tons of diammonium phosphate to two Indian customers. PotashCorp expects its gross margins to increase significantly in the years ahead as the company continues to expand its potash production capacity.

This section offers news briefs on basic chemicals and plastics industry. Uralkali has reduced its production output of potash by 71.5% in December 2008 in Berezniki, Russia. European chlorine production fell 15% in December 2008 compared with the previous month, and 36% compared with December 2007.

This section offers news briefs concerning the chemical industry. Canpotex plans to increase Asian potash prices in Korea for the first half of 2009. Chevron Phillips has idled one of its ethylene units at its Sweeney Plant in Old Ocean, Texas. Nova Chemicals has temporarily closed its Beaver Valley styrenic polymers plant at Monaca, Pennsylvania.

The article reports in the increased net income of PotashCorp. as of April 2008. The company's net income soared 186%, to $566 million ($1.74/share), on sales up 64%, to $1.9 billion. According to the company, the pressure to increase global food production drove demand for potash, phosphate, and nitrogen and pushed prices for all three nutrients to new heights. PotashCorp says it has raised its full-year 2008 earnings estimates from $6.2547.25/share to $9.50-$10.50/share.

The article reports on the plan of Agrium for a 350,000-metric tons/year potash expansion at its Vanscoy, Saskatchewan potash mine for startup in 2009. The expansion would raise Agrium's potash capacity to 2.45 million metric tons/year. Potash shipments have been weak since the beginning of 2006 primarily because of reduced export sales, but should start to improve in the second quarter, producers say.