Potash Pricing
The potash market is primarily controlled by Canpotex and Belarusian Potash Company (BPC). Canpotex is the marketing arm for North American potash producers, responsible for negotiating the long term contracts with potash consumers such as China and India.
Goldman Predicts Tough Times Ahead for Potash
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
While higher grain prices are a positive for potash producer shares, the overall near term outlook for the sector is bleak; at least according to Goldman Sachs.
Potash Sales Fizzle in Second Quarter
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
It will take a change in the fundamentals of the potash market before producers will see an increase in share value. After a strong start to 2010, fertilizer consumption fizzled in the second quarter.
Potash Miners Positioned for Takeover
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Potash producers continue to struggle in today’s economic climate. Analysts are confident in the long-term health of the sector, but in the short-term pressure will remain.
Potash Producer’s Shares Plunge
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Potash shares plunged this week; as risk adverse investors abandoned their positions in the agricultural sector.
PotashCorp Reports Second-Quarter Earnings of $1.55 Per Share
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
PotashCorp. (NYSE:POT) (NYSE: POT) reported second-quarter earnings of $1.55 per share(1) ($472.0 million), more than double the $0.61 per share ($186.2 million) earned in the same period last year.
MBAC Fertilizer Corp. Significantly Expands Resource Estimate by 113% and Increases Grade for the Itafos Phosphate Project
MBAC Fertilizer Corp. (TSE:MBC) reported a new National Instrument 43-101 compliant Mineral Resources Estimate for the Itafós Phosphate Project as of July 16, 2010, which is an update of those mineral resources previously reported on April 12, 2010.
MagIndustries Provides Update on Proposed Transaction With COMPLANT
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
MagIndustries Corp. (TSE: MAA) provided an update on the proposed transaction with China National Complete Plant Import & Export Corporation Limited (”COMPLANT”).
Intrepid Announces Achievement of Milestone in Development of the HB Solar Solution Mine
Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE:IPI), announced that the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) has issued a ground water discharge permit for Intrepid`s HB Solar Solution Mine near Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Crew on Site of Canasia’s Flagship “Clone Gold Prospect”
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Canasia Industries Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CAJ)(OTCBB:CANSF)(FRANKFURT:45C) has been informed by the operator that crews have been mobilized at the Clone Gold property to initiate the 2010 summer drill program.
Western Potash marketing Sask project, scoping study out soon
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Miningweekly.com reported on Western Potash marketing Sask project, scoping study out soon :
Hanfeng Reacquires Sulphur Coated Urea Subsidiary from Agrium
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. (TSE:HF) a leading producer of slow and controlled release fertilizers in China, announced today that Hanfeng and Agrium Inc. have agreed that Hanfeng will purchase Agrium’s ownership in Hanfeng’s subsidiary responsible for developing Sulphur Coated Urea , known as Hanfeng Slow Release Fertilizer Co. Ltd. .
Potash Takeover Action Heats Up in Canada
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Kitco.com reported on Potash Takeover Action Heats Up in Canada :
Mesa Uranium Signs Letter of Intent on the Holbrook Potash Project
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Mesa Uranium Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MSA)(PINK SHEETS:MSAJF) announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Passport Potash on the Holbrook Potash project.
Sidon Receives Approval for High-Grade Gold Prospect in Tanzania
Sidon International Resources Corp. has received final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange in regards to its high-grade gold prospect, the “Morogoro East Gold (MEG)” property in the Morogoro area of Tanzania.
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