Ethiopian potash prospects buoyed by acquisition, says junior

The decision by Norwegian fertilizer group Yara International last week to up its stake in Ethiopian potash company Ethiopotash BV to 51% from 16.67%, is being perceived by companies such as exploration group Allana Potash as a positive indicator...

Colluli potash project, Eritrea

South Boulder Mines has announced the appointment of key consultants to complete the definitive feasibility study at the Colluli project.

Allana Potash Corp announces 1.3bn t Ethiopian potash resource

Allana Potash earlier this week announced a National Instrument 43-101-compliant potash resource of 1.3-billion tons at its Danakhil potash project, in Ethiopia. The resource holds an average grade of 19.32% potassium chloride, representing about...

'We love price', says Potash Corp COO

Demand for potash will likely grow by more than 36%, or 15-million tons yearly, over the next decade, Potash Corp COO David Delaney said on Wednesday. And while cautious buying since November last year caused producers including the world’s...

Doyle undaunted as potash demand dips

Markets for potash might have seized up at the end of last year and into 2012, but demand will likely bounce back equally quickly, Potash Corp CEO Bill Doyle said on Thursday. “This business turns on a dime,” the head of the world’s biggest...

Company Announcement: Succeeds in Producing Potash from Wa Glauconite Deposits

Potash West NL (ASX: PWN) (“Potash West” or “the Company”) is pleased to report that it continues to make important breakthroughs in the critical area of identifying a commercial process to produce Potash from its world scale greensands...

Potash Corp shares dip on grain prices, brokerage rating

Shares of Canadian fertilizer maker Potash Corp fell roughly 2.5 percent on Wednesday after a dip in grain prices and a bearish view from a brokerage firm. National Bank analyst Robert Winslow initiated coverage of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based...

Boulby mine, England

A potash mine situated in north-east England.

Dallol potash project, Ethiopia

Allana Potash will make the final decision on whether to proceed with the Dallol potash project, in Ethiopia, by mid-2012.

Fortis quashes speculation about more Kazakhstan deals

Minerals explorer Fortis Mining on Friday doused media speculation that it was looking at further investments or acquisitions in Kazakhstan, following its $260-million plan to acquire and develop two potash mines in the region. Responding to an...

Verde says could potentially supply all of Brazil's potash demand

TSX-listed Verde Potash is hoping to prove up enough resources at its Brazilian Cerrado Verde potash mine to supply all of the South American country’s future demand for the fertiliser, a spokesperson said on Monday. That’s no mean feat,...

Fortis to raise $236m from Chinese investors for potash mines

Minerals explorer Fortis Mining has secured some $236-million from Chinese investors to buy and develop two potash mines in Kazakhstan for $260-million. Subject to the necessary approvals, Fortis would raise the $236-million from separate initial...