Section: Features

Delegates gathered in Morocco in September for AFA's Technical Conference. We present selected highlights from this year’s event.

While sulphuric acid production is dominated by sulphur burning or metallurgical acid routes, pyrite roasting remains a niche sector, particularly in China.

Ukraine’s resilient fertilizer market has undergone an import-led revival following a calamitous collapse in consumption in 2022.

Smelter outages and tight concentrate markets ease an oversupplied market.

While north Africa’s sulphur demand is dominated by its phosphate industry, south of the Sahara it is copper, cobalt and uranium mining, leaching and smelting that hold sway over acid production and demand.

IPCO’s Rotoform technology has become a popular solidification solution – delivering efficiency, quality & sustainability benefits.

Fertilizer International presents a global round-up of current potash projects.

John Carr, Lei Zhang & Yu Zheng of Syensqo review currently available decadmiation techniques, including the company’s ACCO-PHOS® technology.

Does artificial intelligence (AI) really herald a revolution in fertilizer production and, if so, what are the practical examples of this?

Artificial intelligence is beginning to extend into all facets of modern life, and the chemical process industry is no exception. This article looks at where and how AI is being applied in the ammonia and downstream industries, what data and infrastructure are required, and the potential risks.