Articles Tagged "potash corp of saskatchewan inc"

Potash Rises as Corn, Soybeans Seen Extending Gains

Potash – Bloomberg reports that Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., rose the most in more than four months in New York amid speculation corn and soybean futures will extend price gains into next year.

Potash Risk Rises on Bond Sale to Fund Buyback

Potash – Bloomberg reports that Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.’s (TSE:POT) borrowing costs may rise after the company sold $1 billion in bonds.

Potash Corp. to Repurchase Stock, BHP Revives Buyback

Potash – Businessweek reports that Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSE:POT) announced plans to repurchase as much as $2 billion of its stock.

BHP May Raise Dividend After Scrapping Potash Takeover Bid

Potash – BHP Billiton Ltd.(NYSE:BHP) may raise its dividend in the first half after scrapping a $40 billion takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.

Australia’s Gillard Raises BHP’s Potash Bid With Canada’s Harper at G-20

Potash – Bloomberg reports that BHP Billiton Ltd.’s acquisition of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. was discussed at G-20.

Potash Says Shareholders Need More Details on BHP’s Hostile Takeover Plan

Potash – Reuters reports that shareholders of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. need complete information about BHP Billiton Ltd.’s plans.

China In Race To Corner Canada’s Potash?

China is desperate to feed its growing population and is keenly exploring potash in Canada, as also developing potash rosources. But is its growing interest in Canada only a flash in the pan? The world’s largest mining company, BHP Billiton Ltd (BHP:AX), which has been a rumoured suitor for months and has been toying with [...]

Potash miners announce further cutbacks

Potash Investing News reports production cutbacks for potash due to slow demand and high inventories. Despite low demand, potash prices are anticipated to slowly increase over the coming months as energy markets rebound.  ”The ag sector as a whole does seem to be a bit in recovery mode…I would expect fertilizer usage to rise a [...]

Recession leaves farmers between a rock and a hard place

Potash Investing News reports potash industry booming with the current recession. Farmers may skip using potash fertilizer for a year without a significant effect on yields; however, missing more than a year can have a large impact.  Many farmers have already forgone fertilizer applications over the past 12 months.  ”Fertilizer customers have been slow to [...]