Potash Mining Controversies
Potash mining, like any business, is faced with scrutiny and controversy which range from environmental to political and financial concerns.
Articles Tagged "fertilizer"
Potash Price Jump puts Pressure on India
Canpotex will supply China with 630,000 tonnes of the crop nutrient in the second half of 2011 at $470 per tonne, a 17.5 percent increase compared to the contract pricing agreed upon for the first half.
Federal Agriculture Minister Ritz Supports Closer Trade Ties with India
Canada's Agriculture Minister announced his support of the development of strong trade relations between Canada and India.
Playing the Fertilizer Trade With Potash
Seeking Alpha reported on why investors can be bullish about potash and fertilizer stocks.
Fertilizer Firm K+S Beats Profit Forecasts
Reuters Africa reported that high demand for fertilizer boosted K+S to better than expected first quarter results.
Potash Corp. Reaps Benefits of Fertilizer Demand
The Globe and Mail reported that Potash Corp. is enjoying high valuation on demand for fertilizer products.
Potash Stocks Grow with Agriculture Commodities Boom
The Market Oracle reported an interview between Wellington West Capital Markets Managing Director Robert Winslow and The Energy Report. The editorial is quoted as saying: The key driver for all these Ag equities is rising grain prices—whether it’s potash, phosphate, agricultural equipment manufacturers or any companies in the Ag space. These equities generally benefit when [...]
Fertile Fields Hold Promise and Challenge For Miners
The Australian reported on investment in fertilizer inputs including potash.
Japan Quake Fails to Rattle Potash
While grain prices have been experiencing volatility in the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake; potash prices have yet to feel the effects.
Russian Potash Merger in Hiatus
The merger between Russian potash miners Uralkali (LON:URKA) and Silvinit has been put on hold after an arbitration court in Russia agreed to hear minority shareholder Acron’s complaints.
