Saskatchewan Potash for Burma (Myanmar)

Thursday May 17th 2012 01:25:00 PM

SASKATOON, SK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Canpotex Limited (Canpotex) plans to make its first potash shipment to Myanmar following the removal of economic sanctions by the Government of Canada against Myanmar. "The relaxation of economic sanctions and export prohibitions following democratic reforms in Myanmar allows Canpotex to expand into this new market," stated Steve Dechka, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canpotex. "We look forward to providing potash that will contribute to higher crop yields and improved livelihoods of Myanmar's citizens." The export of Canpotex potash fertilizer to developing countries over the past forty years has resulted in an increase in economic pr...

Mosaic to Present at InvestMNt Sponsored by the CFA Society of Minnesota

Thursday May 10th 2012 04:17:00 PM

PLYMOUTH, Minn., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) announced today that it will participate in the 2012 InvestMNt conference sponsored by the CFA Society of Minnesota. The event will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Rich Mack, Mosaic's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will present on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:15 a.m. local time. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060331/MOSAICLOGO) Questions can be directed to Mosaic's Investor Relations Department via e-mail to investor@mosaicco.com. About The Mosaic Company The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers ...

Mosaic Updates Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2012 Guidance

Wednesday April 25th 2012 08:02:00 AM

PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --In advance of upcoming investor visits, The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) announced today an update of the near-term market outlook for its Potash and Phosphates businesses. Since the Company announced its fiscal fourth quarter guidance on March 28, 2012, domestic and international crop nutrient markets have strengthened significantly, meeting the upper end of management's initial expectations and resulting in an improved near-term volume outlook. "Global demand for crop nutrients has increased sharply, driven by an early and strong spring season in North America, combined with increasing shipments to South America," said Jim Proko...

Mosaic Recognized on 100 Best Corporate Citizens List by Corporate Responsibility Magazine

Tuesday April 17th 2012 07:37:00 PM

PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) has been recognized on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 12th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List, known as the world's top corporate responsibility ranking based on publicly available information. This is the third year in a row that Mosaic been named to the list. Mosaic was ranked 28 -- up from 67 in 2011 -- in recognition of its conservation and environmental stewardship efforts, as well as its financial and governance transparency. Notable accomplishments include: Approximately 90 percent of all water used in Mosaic's North American mining and manufacturing operations is reused or r...

The Mosaic Company Names Ricard Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Tuesday April 17th 2012 04:17:00 PM

PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) recently named Corrine Ricard Senior Vice President of its human resources department. As a member of Mosaic's senior leadership team, Ricard will be responsible for the company's human resources strategy and will lead the global human resources group. In her role, Ricard will report directly to Mosaic President and CEO Jim Prokopanko and will office in Plymouth. "Corrine has had a diverse and extensive career in a variety of operational and leadership roles," said Prokopanko. "I am confident that Corrine's experience in the crop nutrition industry and in a variety of functions and international ro...

Mosaic Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.125 Per Share

Thursday April 12th 2012 04:32:00 PM

Dividend increased by 150 percent PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 17, 2012, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 3, 2012. The $0.125 per share dividend represents a 150 percent increase over the Company's previous dividend. The declaration and payment of any future dividends is subject to approval by Mosaic's Board of Directors. There can be no assurance that the Company's Board of Directors will declare future dividends. About The Mosaic Comp...

The Mosaic Company Reports Third Quarter Results

Wednesday March 28th 2012 04:18:00 PM

Net earnings were $273 million Earnings per share were $0.64 Federal Court approves South Fort Meade settlement PLYMOUTH, Minn., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) reported third quarter fiscal 2012 net earnings of $273 million, compared to $542 million a year ago. The decline was primarily driven by lower potash volumes and higher phosphate raw material costs. Earnings per diluted share were $0.64 in the quarter compared to $1.21 in the quarter last year. In the 2012 quarter, earnings per diluted share were negatively impacted by notable items totaling $0.08, primarily foreign currency transaction losses. Mosaic's net sales in the third quarter of fi...

Canpotex and Sinofert Sign New Contract

Tuesday March 20th 2012 10:36:00 AM

SASKATOON, March 20, 2012 /CNW/ - Canpotex Limited (Canpotex) today signed a contract with Sinofert Holdings Limited (Sinofert) to supply 500,000 tonnes of potash in the second quarter of calendar 2012. The new contract includes an option to increase this tonnage by an additional 200,000 tonnes for delivery during that same period. Pricing is unchanged from the previous second half 2011 contract. The contract is the third concluded under the three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed with Sinofert in October, 2010. Steven Dechka, Canpotex's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated that this latest contract demonstrates the continued confidence Sinofert has in Canpotex's ability to ...

Mosaic Named to Ethisphere's List of World's Most Ethical Companies

Friday March 16th 2012 08:02:00 AM

Award recognizes exceptional ethical leadership across continents and industries PLYMOUTH, Minn., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) today announced it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2012 World's Most Ethical Companies (WME). Mosaic has been honored by Ethisphere for promoting the highest ethical standards. Out of a record number of nominations, Mosaic earned a spot on the list by implementing and maintaining business practices and initiatives that are instrumental to the company's success. Mosaic's values of integrity, excellence, sustainability and connectivity define how it conducts business, interacts with others, ...

Mosaic Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2012

Thursday March 15th 2012 08:02:00 AM

PLYMOUTH, Minn., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) plans to issue its third quarter fiscal year 2012 earnings results and financial tables on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Results will be available on Mosaic's website at www.mosaicco.com/investors. The Company will host a conference call with presentation slides on Thursday, March 29, 2012, to discuss the results. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time) and will last no longer than 60 minutes. A webcast of the conference call including the presentation slides can be accessed by visiting Mosaic's...