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Expansion of SGS Metals and Minerals laboratory in Spijkenisse, Rotterdam is underway
The SGS metals and minerals trade commodities group has seen a rising demand for testing services to meet client requirements. To facilitate the needs of our clients, we are thrilled to announce that construction of our new, state-of-the-art laboratory began in April...
Intrepid announces $90 increase to potash price; $35 increase to Trio price
Intrepid Potash Inc. (NYSE:IPI) announced in June 2021 the following increase to its potash and Trio® pricing. In response to recent increases in the barge and inland warehouse potash markets, Intrepid increased its potash price by $90 per ton at all locations and for...
A new, more efficient way to cooling potash
Indirect cooling technology takes the ‘heat’ off producers By Igor Makarenko Innovative potash cooling practices are giving producers the tools they need to remain competitive amid low commodity prices. A steady decline in potash prices from highs of near $500 US per...
Mosaic announces early closure of Esterhazy K1 and K2 shafts, planned resumption of production at Colonsay
The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced on June 4, 2021 that it is immediately closing the K1 and K2 potash mine shafts at Esterhazy. Closing K1 and K2 are key pieces of the transition to K3 but the timeline for the closure has been accelerated by nine months due to a...
Large Diameter Dryer Gears & Pinions
The potash industry is equipment with large-diameter open gearing, the largest being the dryers. In 2020, Standard Machine was asked to supply a new gear and pinion with a short lead time to meet an upcoming dryer reconditioning project. We sent our engineering team...
Gensource provides summary update on its Tugaske Project
Gensource Potash Corporation (TSX.V: GSP), a fertilizer development company focused on a sustainable and modular approach to potash production, is pleased to provide a general update on its activities and the current status of various workstreams the company is...
Mosaic’s legacy of bringing state-of-the-art healthcare equipment and enhancing services in Moose Jaw continues
Mosaic's legacy of bringing state-of-the-art healthcare equipment and enhancing services in Moose Jaw continues The Mosaic Company announced today an additional five-year commitment to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, bringing state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical...
Government supports new fertilizer expansion project
Fertilizer production expansion project set to increase jobs and exports for Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan supports the Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. (SMMI) project to significantly upgrade its sodium sulphate plant in Chaplin. SMMI's $220...
Standards for today’s railroad operating environment: STRATO Inc.
STRATO Inc. is solely focused on designing superior railway products to exceed customer expectations of performance. We recognize that our customers need products that are engineered to perform better than current AAR minimum standards for today’s railroad operating...
Fertilizer Canada urges quick action to resolve the Port of Montreal strike
The Canadian fertilizer industry calls on the prime minister and his government to immediately implement back-to-work legislation and work quickly to end the Port of Montreal strike and get fertilizer moving again. Decisive action is needed to mitigate the impact of...
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