EC 231-211-8
Also known as muriate of potash, KCl, and MOP.
chemXplore tracks 3 projects producing potassium chloride, of which 3 are active.
Of the active ones, 2 new construction and 1 expansion.
Two fatalities at operations; copper output fell amid planned grade declines, maintenance and weather; Jansen Stage 1 is 87% complete and on track for mid‑2027 start; copper prices ~50% higher YoY.
Recognition for safety performance on a cogeneration build whose scope included construction, commissioning and startup; units will supply steam and power for future production.
BYPHAR offers three-tier raw materials (Explore/Enhance/Excel) with GMP/regulatory-ready documentation; co-branded suppliers and global supply, supporting development to commercial manufacturing.
Preferred partners appointed for Compaction expansion and Cooling Pond Pumphouse to support Bethune capacity growth toward 4 Mt/y.
Bethune mine hit shipment and production records, signed a 30‑year Indigenous‑owned solar PPA, and plans CAD 2.5–3B Ramp‑Up to 2040 to boost output while reducing resource intensity.
Utility will purchase up to 62 MW from a near-mine CHP expansion, supplying baseload power from late 2026 through 2034; CHP adds three gas turbines and HRSGs.
Elkem halts production at Rana and Salten due to market challenges, high inventory, and power costs, potentially leading to temporary layoffs.
The company is assessing solutions under court supervision. Operations in Blanes are paused, affecting 100 employees. Restructuring options are being reviewed.
Saxony-Anhalt orders continued minimal operation of Leuna facilities for safety. Insolvency proceedings ongoing; employee wages secured until March.
The financing includes €300M for construction and €20.6M for cost overruns. The term is 10 years for the main facility and 5 years for the overrun facility. HFR shares rose 12% to A$0.84.
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