Tag Archive | "Potash Market News"

2011 Potash Trends

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Potash prices were on the upswing in the latter half of 2010, and have amplified this trend so far in 2011, buoyed by strength in the grain markets.

Fertilizer Outlook Strong in spite of Economic Uncertainty

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Despite uncertainty over the stability of the global economic recovery, the fertilizer market is holding up very well, and will be buoyed over the coming years by supply shortages.

Can Fertilizer Prices withstand a Double-Dip Recession?

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Knowing very well that economic troubles may lie ahead, executives of major fertilizer companies have stood firm in claiming that their industry is well-positioned to withstand a bumpy ride, and claim that it will take a “severe and prolonged” global recession to crimp fertilizer demand.

Uralkali Increases Potash Prices for India 32% to $490 a Ton

Friday, August 5, 2011

Bloomberg reports that OAO Uralkali (LON:URKA) reported that Belarusian Potash Co. increased prices for India by 32 percent because of a shortage of the soil nutrient.

Sberbank to Get 35% of Belaruskali as Collateral for Loan

Friday, August 5, 2011

Bloomberg reports that OAO Sberbank will receive 35 percent of Belaruskali, the Belarusian potash producer, as collateral for a $2 billion loan.

Canpotex and India Make a Deal

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Canpotex and India have finally come to a six-month deal in which India will pay, at least at the onset, $470 per tonne including freight, for potash, approximately the same rate that China is paying.

Potash Market Prepares for Supply Shortages

Thursday, July 28, 2011

While recapping their record-setting Q2 2011 earnings, Potash Corporation CEO Bill Doyle said that the potash industry is entering a period of “unprecedented opportunity.”

Will the Ethanol Subsidy Stoppage Impact Potash?

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The June vote by the US Senate to stop ethanol subsidies has raised concerns about the impact the decision may have on the potash market.

China Considers Purchase of Belaruskali

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Rumours are spreading that a state-owned Chinese company may come forward with a purchase offer for Belarus’ prized asset, potash miner Belaruskali.

Potash Mining Controversies

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Potash mining, like any business, is faced with scrutiny and controversy which range from environmental to political and financial concerns.

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