Potash – BBC News reported that the Ministry of Defence in the U.K. will withdraw its objections to Sirius Minerals' potash mine near RAF Fylingdales radar base, which they had voiced on concerns that sensitive equipment at the base might be damaged by ground vibrations
Potash – Reuters reported that Russian Uralkali may delay two of its potash project expansions, potentially for a decade, depending on the course of action taken by BHP Billiton.
Potash – Red Moon Potash Inc. (TSXV:RMK) announced that it will proceed with a non-brokered private placement worth $250,000 with Vulcan Minerals Inc., a related party.
Potash – The Financial Post reported that CP is scrambling to contain an oil leak when one of their trains derailed in Saskatchewan, after a similar incident over the weekend. As quoted in the market report:
Potash – Mining Weekly reported that Rum Jungle and Toro Energy have signed a deal regarding exploration licenses for Toro’s Lake Mackay project.
Potash – AG Professional reported that Russian fertilizer producer EuroChem is intending to ramp up production at two mines by 2017, despite reluctance from some others in the industry due to a fear of a future glut.
Potash – Mineweb reported that Potash Minerals announced that they have completed its first JORC compliant Mineral Resource estimate at its HatchPoint Potash Project.
Potash – Reuters reported that PotashCorp plans to increase its dividend by 25 percent as a 10-year mine expansion wraps up.
Potash – Mining Weekly reported that Canadian Competition Bureau's review of Agrium's proposed purchase of Viterra assets has shown that it is within the necessary time frame, but they cannot assume at this point what the ruling will be.
Potash – Reuters reported that PotashCorp has said that they expect a rebound in spot market prices.
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