Highfield Resources Limited CEO, Ignacio Salazar, interview with Rob Tyson on the Dig Deep The Mining Podcast. Link to video: https://bit.ly/3NH06L2
Did you catch our latest episode with Ignacio Salazar, CEO of Highfield Resources Limited? Ignacio provides an update on the company's flagship Muga potash project and the potash market’s outlook. Here are some key takeaways: ✅ Highfield Resources is nearing the construction phase of its flagship Muga potash project in Spain, having successfully navigated the permitting and financing stages over the past four years. ✅ The company secured a binding deal worth €220 million (approximately $240 million) in equity financing, which, combined with previous funding, brings the total to €550 million, sufficient to cover the project's capital expenditure and contingencies. ✅ Highfield has formed strategic partnerships with investors, including a significant group from Asia, which not only provides capital but also enhances access to markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. ✅ The potash market is expected to remain strong in the long term due to increasing global food demand and declining arable land. However, short-term challenges include fluctuating prices influenced by geopolitical factors, particularly the roles of Russia and Belarus in the market. 🎧 Catch up on the full episode on your favourite podcast platform! #MiningPodcast #Potash #MiningIndustry #MiningNews #JuniorMining