Chinese acid export ban drives prices higher
Bullish sentiment in the sulphuric acid market has intensified amid the suspension of all Chinese sulphuric acid exports from May.
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Russia, Turkey and India move to curb sulphur exports
Three major sulphur producers are restricting exports simultaneously, threatening to push an already supply-squeezed global market into deeper deficit.
CRU Webinar On Demand: Fertilizer Constraints Amid Ongoing Conflict
CRU's fertilizer and raw materials experts examine mounting market pressures in a newly available on-demand webinar, Straight Talk: Fertilizer Constraints Compound as Conflict Lingers.
NCOC loses appeal over sulphur storage fine
A consortium of major oil companies lost another court appeal in Kazakhstan over an environmental fine of approximately $5 billion related to the storage of excessive amounts of sulphur, according to a court ruling on April 8th. The penalty was levied against the North Caspian Operating Co. (NCOC), operator of the giant Kashagan oil field, for allegedly violating environmental regulations by stockpiling sulphur.
Chinese acid export ban drives prices higher
Bullish sentiment in the sulphuric acid market has intensified amid the suspension of all Chinese sulphuric acid exports from May through the end of the year. Although no formal announcement has been issued by government authorities, smelters are reportedly preparing to implement the measure.
Squeezed margins, sulphur risk and a capital drought
After a first day focused on the exhibition and technical showcases, the main conference programme at the CRU Phosphates+Potash Expoconference ...
Mosaic idles Brazilian phosphate plants in major restructure
US fertilizer giant the Mosaic Company has announced the idling and demobilisation of its Araxá Mining and ...
Southeast Asia Fertilizer Association launched in Bali
Three leading regional fertilizer producers have established the Southeast Asia Fertilizer Association (SEAFA).
Tessenderlo Group agrees to buy Cinis Fertilizer's SOP plant
Tessenderlo Group is set to acquire Cinis Fertilizer's potassium sulphate (SOP) production plant, having signed an asset transfer agreement.
Metso to supply SX/EW technology to SPCC
Metso has signed a major agreement with Southern Peru Copper Corporation, one of the largest copper producers in the world, for the supply of copper solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) technology to the company’s Tia Maria project in Cocachacra, Peru. The new plant will produce 120,000 tons of high-purity copper cathodes per year. Metso’s scope […]