Potash production remains stagnant as Potash Corp and Uralkali cull output in response to low farmer purchasing. However, short-term prospects look slightly positive as producers are certain global demand will pick up.
Monday, January 30, 2012
North America is an important player in phosphate ore production and refinement. With rising food prices, declining arable land and persistent emerging market demand for phosphate-based fertilizers, it will remain an important component in the phosphate game.
Continue reading "Phosphate Mining in North America"
Thursday, January 5, 2012
After closing out 2011 on a low, many are hopeful 2012 will be a year for potash and phosphate producers. But despite strong long-term fundamentals, the uncertainties of 2012 appear unlikely to offer a quick turn around in the value of potash and phosphate prices or company values.
Continue reading "2012 Potash and Phosphate Market Outlook"
Thursday, December 22, 2011
2011 came in as a disappointment to potash and phosphate investors, who saw record prices, weak supplies and undervalued producer share prices.
Continue reading "2011 Potash and Phosphate Market Trends"
Monday, December 19, 2011
Stonegate Agricom CEO Mark Ashcroft spoke about his company’s start, its current strategy, and the fundamentals of the phosphate market.
Continue reading "Stonegate Agricom: Phosphate Exploration in the Americas"
Thursday, December 1, 2011
India is pushing potash and phosphate suppliers to lower fertilizer prices, citing that a weakening currency and climbing potash and phosphate prices are pushing Indian farmers out of the market.
Continue reading "Indian Buyers Push for Lower Potash and Phosphate Prices"
Friday, November 25, 2011
Financial Post reported that fertilizer companies may face challenges in falling potash and phosphate prices.
Continue reading "Big Challenges Ahead for Fertilizer Firms"
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The shares of fertilizer producers continue to be underpinned by the weak global macroeconomic picture, despite the bullish projections on the near and long-term outlook for the sector.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tight supplies and high prices of agricultural products including corn and wheat are expected to increase demand for fertilizers, through the near future, however, sometime past 2012, more plentiful supplies should halt potential shortages.
Continue reading "Morocco Expects Tight Phosphate Supply Chain in 2012"
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Last week Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan announced doubled quarterly earnings, however, the statement resulted in some negative sentiment regarding the fertilizer market reaching maximum output.
Continue reading "Potash Producers reach Maximum Output"
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Thursday, February 2, 2012