Uralkali CEO Arrested in Belarus in “Strange Development”
On Monday, Belarus detained Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner on the grounds that he abused his power as chairman of Belarusian Potash Company.Continue reading...
View ArticlePotash Markets “Paralyzed,” Says Potashcorp CFO
Bloomberg reported that Wayne Brownlee, CFO of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT,NYSE:POT), said that global potash markets have been "paralyzed" since Uralkali's (MCX:URKA) withdrawal...
View ArticleBelarus Not Interested in Cutting Potash Prices
Reuters reported that although Uralkali's (MCX:URKA) withdrawal from its joint venture with Belarus "could push potash prices down 25 percent," a top Belarussian official has said the country is not...
View ArticleUralkali to Cut Potash Prices for Compound Fertilizers 12.5 Percent in Q4
The Wall Street Journal reported that in the fourth quarter of this year, Russia's Uralkali (MCX:URKA) plans to cut potash prices for compound fertilizer producers by 12.5 percent.Continue reading...
View ArticlePotash Demand to Hit 10-year High in 2014, Says Uralkali
Bloomberg reported that in 2014, Uralkali OAO (MCX:URKA) sees global demand for potash reaching a 10-year high as falling prices allow sales to pick up.Continue reading...
View ArticleUralkali Mine Shutdown Could Act as Catalyst for Canadian Potash Shares
A much tighter global market for potash is expected after one of Uralkali OAO’s (MCX:URKA) mines in Russia faced a major supply outage. It could serve as a catalyst for Canadian fertilizer...
View ArticleTop 10 Stories of 2014
Here's a look at some of the top-read articles from Resource Investing News for 2014.Continue reading...
View ArticleUralkali Looks to India for Supply Deal Ahead of China
Bloomberg reported that Uralkali (MCX:URKA,LSE:URALL) may opt for a supply deal with India ahead of China for the first time since 2008, which may mean a price increase. China, being the biggest...
View ArticleNorth American Suppliers Not Fazed by Potash Price War
The potash industry could be facing a global price war as Belarus looks to strengthen its share of the $20-billion market. However, at least a couple major North American producers seem unfazed thus...
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