Industry Article: Fertilizer Association - Value of Phosphorus Fertiliser to the New Zealand Economy

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Value of Phosphorus Fertiliser to the New Zealand Economy

Phil Journeaux, Journeaux Economics

Completed: February 2024The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand commissioned a study to analyse the value of phosphorus fertiliser to the primary sector, both at the farm gate and to the wider New Zealand economy.

The study assesses the economic impact of the decline in soil fertility if phosphorus fertiliser was not available.

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Media Coverage: Proactive Investors - Chatham Rock Phosphate makes good progress with critical projects, targets Q4 production

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Chatham Rock Phosphate Ltd CEO Chris Castle takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's history, projects, and future plans.

Chatham Rock Phosphate, established by Castle in 2006, focuses on providing a local substitute for rock phosphate in New Zealand, traditionally imported from Morocco. Castle highlighted the environmental benefits of their phosphate, which is free from cadmium and supports sustainable agriculture.

The company has made significant progress with its projects, including the imminent production project Korella North, expected to commence in Q4 2024. Castle also discusses larger projects, such as Korella South and Avenir Makatea in French Polynesia. The company's flagship project, Chatham Rise, remains a focal point, bolstered by recent changes in New Zealand's government favouring mineral development.

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