Potash Mining Controversies
Potash mining, like any business, is faced with scrutiny and controversy which range from environmental to political and financial concerns.
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BHP Billiton’s Jansen Potash Project in Canada Given Government Approval
The Australian reported that the government of Saskatchewan approved the development of the Jansen potash project.
Potash Exploration Hot Spots
Potash has risen from relative obscurity, to one of the most talked about commodities in the global market, thanks to its application as a fertilizer. As the world’s population increases, and the amount of arable land shrinks, the necessity to get the most food production from a finite land base has resulted in a skyrocketing interest, and demand for potash.
New Legislation Spurs Interest in North Dakota Potash
A new legislation passed in North Dakota has piqued worldwide interest in the state's local potash deposits.
BHP Billiton’s Jansen project moves into next stage of development
Calgary Herald reports that BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE:BHP) has moved its Jansen potash project into the feasibility stage.
Another Battle for Saskatchewan Potash Reserves on the Horizon
Majority Mosaic stakeholder Cargill has announced that it will sell its shares in the fertilizer producer, a move than many predict will result in another takeover push for Saskatchewan’s potash reserves.
USDA’s Corn Forecast Boosts Potash Shares
The shares of potash producers rallied Wednesday, following the US Department of Agriculture’s forecast that corn stock would fall to its lowest level since 1996. The news sent grain futures higher, lifting demand for potash and other fertilizers.
Potash Producers Rally on High Grain Prices
Potash producer’s share prices rallied this week on the expectation that corn and soybean futures will extend their gains into the New Year.
Potash and Phosphate Producers Upgraded
Three top fertilizer producers, with exposure to potash, phosphate and nitrogen, were upgraded over this past week.
BHP Backs out of Potash Bid
BHP Billiton’s (NYSE:BHP) bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE:POT) is officially dead in the water.
