World Fertilizer - October 2026 | Global Mining Review

The latest issue of World Fertilizer begins with an industry Q&A where several key fertilizer producers address current market trends, challenges, as well as the latest technological advancements facing the industry today. The brand-new October issue features a range of articles discussing instrumentation, pumps, corrosion protection, screening and pelletising, sulfur and sulfuric acid solutions, and granulation.

This month’s front cover has been brought to you by Greene Tweed alongside their Q&A in which Greg Gedney, Business Development Manager, discusses how to improve rotating equipment reliability and operational efficiency. He provides valuable insight into how this reduces maintenance requirements and supports sustainable growth.

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Industry review Q&A
World Fertilizer speaks with several key fertilizer producers about current market trends, challenges, and the latest beneficial technological developments in the industry.

Q&A with Greene Tweed
Greg Gedney, Greene Tweed, discusses how to improve rotating equipment reliability and operational efficiency while reducing maintenance requirements and supporting sustainable growth.

Improving potash processing reliability and uptime
Saleh Alautyat, Emerson, USA, shows how digital valve controllers dramatically improve production rates, process reliability, and equipment uptime.

Engineering a carbon-free future
Enver Karakas, Hiroyuki Fujisawa, August Brautigam, and Hiroto Hashimoto, Ebara Elliott Energy, explore the engineering challenges and solutions involved in pumping liquid ammonia at scale.

Corrosion protection built to last
John Zimmerman, Calvin Sumner, and Rob Galvin, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine, review the best design and lining practices for ensuring extended fertilizer tank service life.

Pushing back against corrosion
Paul Smith, Legacy Building Solutions, USA, details how improved materials and techniques can help fabric buildings conquer fertilizer storage concerns.

Meeting your screening needs
Alexander J. Hetrick et al., Rotex, discusses how advanced screening technologies can enhance plant performance by increasing product yield and quality during fertilizer production.

Solutions to a sulfur crisis
Laura Lammers, PhD, Travertine Technologies, USA, examines the present solutions to the world’s sulfuric acid supply crisis and outlines their efficacy.

Beyond the certificate: sulfur quality and its impact
Jan Hermans and Aida Barberena, Elessent Clean Technologies, explain why feedstock quality and handling practices matter for sulfur melting and sulfuric acid production.

The art of wet granulation
Michael Eidge, FEECO International, discusses the benefits of wet granulation and briefly examines the equipment that can help enhance the fertilizer production process.