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.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
In an interview with Potash Investing News, Gary Deathe from Encanto Potash commented on the nuances of the potash industry as a whole, and those that are unique to Saskatchewan.
Continue reading "Encanto Potash: A Junior in Saskatchewan’s Potash Industry"
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.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Reuters reported that Saskatchewan's provincial election results have ensured stability of potash revenues for the next four years.
Continue reading "Saskatchewan Re-Elects Govt; Potash Royalties Firm"
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"
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Recently, record-setting earnings have been the norm for fertilizer producers, however, late last month the markets were roiled by a quarterly earnings report by Mosaic, the world’s largest phosphate producer, which showed that profits missed analyst’s earnings per share (EPS) expectations.
Continue reading "Rising Production Costs Reduce Fertilizer Profits"
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
India is just one of the many nations in the world dealing with a food crisis. While the country is experiencing unprecedented population growth, the amount of arable land is shrinking, thereby increasing the need for fertilizers.
Continue reading "India Grapples with Skyrocketing Fertilizer Costs"
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Kazakhstan has long been known to contain potash reserves; however, no mine has been developed. Preliminary estimates suggest that the country, which is favourably located in close proximity to the Asian markets, may hold enough potash reserves to make it one of the world’s top producers.
Continue reading "Potash Mining in Kazakhstan"
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
When applied to phosphorus, the Hubbert Peak Theory has created quite a stir in phosphate market, spawning a great deal of animated discussion and scientific analysis into the implications of peak phosphate.
Continue reading "Peak Phosphate"
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Low inventories have granted potash and phosphate producers plenty of reasons to hike prices, and purchasers have been bearing these increases, fearing that if they don’t agree to contracts in a timely manner they may miss out on securing supplies.
Continue reading "Fertilizer Marketers Push Through More Price Increases"
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