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BHP approves investment in Jansen Stage 1 potash project
On August 17, 2021, BHP approved US$5.7 billion (C$7.5 billion) in capital expenditure for the Jansen Stage 1 (Jansen S1) potash project in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. BHP chief executive officer, Mike Henry, said Jansen is aligned with BHP’s strategy of...
Acron Group accelerates construction of Talitsky Potash Mine
Acron Group, a leading vertically integrated mineral fertiliser producer in Russia and globally, is accelerating construction of the Talitsky potash mine in Perm Krai and increasing the project’s planned capital investments for 2021 and 2022 from USD $60 million to...
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...
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