Archive for July, 2009

Chinese Buy into Allana Potash Project

Allana Resources (CVE:AAA) annouced that they have signed an MOU with a government owned company in China to jointly develop Allana’s potash project in Ethiopia.  While not naming the Chinese company, the release says that the terms include a $4.5m investment to purchase just under 20% of Allana. Farhad Abasov, Allana’s president and CEO is [...]

Fertlizer Companies Braced for dismal earnings

North American fertilizer makers a year ago posted enormous profits on the back of soaring prices, but investors are braced for a sharp setback this quarter and hope to see the first signs of improvement later this year. For full story, click here

Potash is trading 2.4% lower

Potash is trading 2.4% lower today on volume of 1,646,813 shares. The stock has traded within a 52-week range of $47.54 and $215.94. For full story, click here

Potash Prices Skid

By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Potash Investing News Potash prices are poised to drop about 25 per cent, after Russia’s Silvinit set a precedent by undercutting fellow potash producers by setting a long term contract with India at a record low of $460 per metric tonne. International Potash Co, the marketing arm of Russia’s [...]

Athabasca Potash has formed Committee for Burr Project

Canada’s Athabasca Potash Inc, which is looking for strategic partners to develop its Burr project in Saskatchewan, declared that many parties have shown interest in the project and it has formed a special committee to evaluate the proposals. For full story, click here