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Pindar School Stepping Forward into new Sirius project
19/12/2019
Students at George Pindar School in Scarborough have spent their first day with Sirius Minerals as part of a ground-breaking initiative aimed at boosting the life chances and career prospects of young people from the Eastfield area.Read more…
Sirius Minerals charity gives £250,000 to local sporting groups
16/12/2019
The Sirius Minerals Foundation has given grants totalling £250,000 to improve the facilities of seven local sport clubs throughout the local area.Read more…
Strategic Review Progress Update
11/11/2019
The company has provided an update on the progress of its Strategic Review, announced on 17 September. The full announcement is available to readRead more…
Half-year results for period ended 30 June 2019
17/09/2019
Significant progress made across all construction sites and construction activities to date have progressed in line with 2019 full year guidance. 10-year supply and distribution agreement with BayWa Agri Supply and Trade B.V.Read more…
Financing and development update
17/09/2019
The Board of Sirius Minerals plc has announced changes to its financing and development plan and a comprehensive review of the various strategic options available to the Company to maximise value for its shareholders.Read more…
15 new apprentices recruited from 1,000 applicants
31/07/2019
The first intake of fifteen new apprentices have been selected to join Sirius Minerals’ Advanced Engineering Technician programme, starting in September this year.Read more…
Quarter two progress update
02/07/2019
Sirius Minerals Plc provides its latest quarterly progress update. Comprehensive US$3.Read more…
150 more jobs available for shaft sinking operations
26/06/2019
Sirius Minerals’ shaft sinking contractor, DMC Mining UK, has announced it is recruiting for 150 more jobs for the construction of the new multi-billion pound polyhalite fertiliser mine.Read more…
Sirius is bringing ‘substantial benefits’ to the area, says economic impact assessment
19/06/2019
Sirius Minerals’ fertilizer mining project in North Yorkshire and Teesside has had a clear, positive and significant local impact during its first full year of construction, according to an independent study released today.Read more…
Supply agreement signed in India
12/06/2019
Major take-or-pay supply agreement signed with IFFCO for POLY4 supply.IFFCO is one of the largest co-operative societies in the world with access to over 55 million Indian farmers.Read more…
Sirius sets world record with Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine
05/06/2019
Sirius and its partners have set a new world record for the deepest shaft ever excavated with a Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM), reaching a depth of over 115m.Read more…
Responsible Business Report 2018
30/04/2019
Our 2018 Responsible Business Report is now available. Click here to read the report.Read more…
Sirius Minerals Annual Report & Accounts 2018
30/04/2019
Our 2018 Annual Report is now available. Click here to read the report.Read more…
Stage 2 Financing solution launched
30/04/2019
Our Stage Two Financing solution was launched today. Click here for further information.Read more…
Preliminary results announcement for the year ended 31 December 2018
30/04/2019
Sirius Minerals Plc (“Sirius” or the “Company”) announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2018.Read more…
Major European supply and distribution agreement with BayWa AG
25/04/2019
10-year supply and distribution agreement with BayWa Agri Supply and Trade B.V. (“BAST”), a wholly owned subsidiary of BayWa AG.Read more…
First tunnel boring machine launched
12/04/2019
Local school children unveil machine name The first 1,800-tonne tunnel boring machine that will be used to construct Sirius Minerals’ 23 mile mineral transportation tunnel from Teesside to Whitby, was officially launched today at a cRead more…
Tunnel segment factory begins operations with local labour
09/04/2019
A new tunnel segment manufacturing facility, based at Wilton on Teesside, has begun work on Sirius Minerals’ multi-million-pound fertilizer project, recruiting 74 people, including 20 workers from a local employment and training scheme.Read more…
Voting underway to decide on name for first tunnel boring machine
24/03/2019
The public have been invited to decide on the winning name for the first of three 1,800 tonne tunnel boring machines (TBM) that will construct Sirius Minerals’ underground mineral transportation tunnel between Whitby and Teesside, as part of its newRead more…
40,000 trees planted in Sirius and National Park scheme
18/03/2019
Staff and local volunteers at the North York Moors National Park Authority have planted over 40,000 trees in a year as part of a woodland creation scheme funded by Sirius Minerals, the company behind the development of Whitby’s new multi-million pounRead more…
North Yorkshire and Teesside companies in multi-million pound contracts with Sirius and DMC
25/02/2019
Two local companies have sealed deals to supply steel equipment for Sirius Minerals’ new multi-billion pound polyhalite fertiliser mine in Teesside and North Yorkshire.Read more…
2018 Q4 Progress Update
22/01/2019
The stage 2 financing is making progress towards obtaining commitments from lenders. Significant construction progress during the period.Read more…
Tunnel boring machine to arrive in the coming weeks
21/01/2019
First tunnel boring machine (TBM) has come off the production line and will shortly be shipped to Wilton International, Redcar. The TBM is set to commence work in the second quarter of 2019.Read more…
Excavation begins on mineral transportation tunnel
04/12/2018
Tunnelling began today on Sirius Minerals’ 23 mile underground mineral transportation system at Wilton International on Teesside.Read more…
Apprenticeship scheme launched
21/11/2018
We have announced the launch of our programme which will create 50 new engineering apprenticeships, providing skilled and long-term opportunities for young people across the local area.Read more…
Teesside port construction contract signed
05/11/2018
Sirius Minerals Plc (“Sirius” or the “Company”) announces that its subsidiary York Potash Processing and Ports Ltd and McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd (“McLaughlin & Harvey”) have entered into an engineering, procurement and construction coRead more…
Half year results for period ended 30 June 2018
27/09/2018
Sirius Minerals Plc ("Sirius" or the "Company") today announces the unaudited half year results for Sirius and its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the six-month period ended 30 June 2018.Read more…
Quarterly progress update - September 2018
27/09/2018
Quarterly progress update for the period to 30 September 2018.Read more…
Step forward for tunnel works at Woodsmith Mine
13/09/2018
Local school children choose name for the excavation machine. The Company marked another major milestone in the development of its £3.Read more…
Partnership with Archer Daniels Midland Company
31/07/2018
Archer Daniels Midland Company ("ADM"), a Fortune 500 US-based agri-business, confirmed as Sirius' North American POLY4 offtake partner.Read more…
Sirius signs materials handling agreement and lease with Redcar Bulk Terminal
09/07/2018
Materials handling agreement signed with Redcar Bulk Terminal Limited to provide port and ship loading services for up to 10 million tonnes per annum.Read more…
Hundreds attend jobs fairs
12/06/2018
The Company held its first two jobs fairs in Skinningrove and Whitby last week, with local people securing roles and others being invited to interviews with construction contractors as a result.Read more…
Report says Sirius to deliver £100 billion boost to post-Brexit economy
25/05/2018
Independent economic impact assessment predicts huge benefits from North Yorkshire fertilizer mining project. Annual GDP contributions of £2.Read more…
Sirius to hold local jobs fairs
23/05/2018
Sirius Minerals will be holding the first of a series of regular job information drop-in sessions on June 5 and 6. June 5, 4.00 – 7.Read more…
Last chance to visit project exhibition at Whitby Museum
17/05/2018
Sirius Minerals’ successful project exhibition at Whitby Museum will close at the end of May.Read more…
Sirius Minerals staff tackle litter problem
02/05/2018
Staff from Sirius Minerals have teamed up with a local social enterprise to address the issue of litter in the countryside around Whitby.Read more…
Publication of Corporate Social Responsibility Report
24/04/2018
It has been a landmark year for the Company as construction of the Project has commenced and we have continued to demonstrate our commitment to safeguarding the environment and benefiting local communities. ClickRead more…
Publication of annual report and notice of AGM
20/04/2018
The 2017 annual report is now available and can be viewed here. The Sirius Minerals 2018 annual general meeting (AGM) will be held at 1.00 p.m.Read more…
New construction skills scheme launched
09/04/2018
Sirius Minerals has joined forces with training provider Construction Skills Village and Scarborough Job Centre Plus to support a series of bespoke training and employment programmes aimed at local people.Read more…
STRABAG awarded first tunnelling contract
29/03/2018
Sirius Minerals has entered into a design and build contract with STRABAG AG, a subsidiary of STRABAG SE (“STRABAG”), for the construction of the first drive of the mineral transport system (“MTS”) tunnel between Wilton and Lockwood Beck.Read more…
Sirius signs shaft sinking contract with DMC Mining Services
15/02/2018
Improved shaft sinking methodology opens opportunities to accelerate first polyhalite by up to six months.Read more…
Project exhibition opens at Whitby Museum
13/02/2018
The Sirius Minerals Project exhibition at Whitby Museum is officially open.Read more…
Sirius joins PM on international trade mission
31/01/2018
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Sirius Minerals Foundation awards £300,000 to local community projects
20/12/2017
The Sirius Minerals Foundation has announced the successful applicants for its first grant giving programme, who will share approximately £300,000, nearly three times the scheme’s original budget.Read more…
Sirius completes Bran Sands purchase
11/12/2017
Sirius Minerals has completed the purchase of the Bran Sands site on Teesside that lies adjacent to the former Redcar steelworks site. The land will be home to its harbour facilities and a conveyor system as part of its £2.Read more…
Sirius links up with parish council on wildflowers project
08/11/2017
Fylingdales Parish Council has received a £1000 donation from Sirius Minerals, after the company used seed from Fylingthorpe’s wildflower meadow to plant up some of the newly landscaped areas at the Woodsmith Mine site.Read more…
Sirius Minerals offers STEM curriculum boost
20/10/2017
The company behind Woodsmith Mine has launched a programme to raise awareness of its new STEM career opportunities available for young people.Read more…
Liaison Group Forum postponed
10/01/2020
The company made an announcement on 8 January regarding a possible takeover of Sirius by Anglo American Plc. Due to the UK takeover code, we are extremely limited on what we are able to say about the current situation.Read more…
Sirius Minerals Foundation gives £52,000 to local sports clubs
09/10/2019
The Sirius Minerals Foundation has announced the latest round of successful applicants in its third year of grant giving, who will share almost £52,000.Read more…
Sirius and Scalby School create project to improve children’s science skills
11/07/2019
Sirius has joined forces with Scalby Learning Trust to deliver a project to improve children’s maths and science skills.Read more…
Public information events announced
03/07/2019
A series of public drop-in events are being held near the Woodsmith Mine, Lockwood Beck and Wilton sites.Read more…
AGM – project update presentation and video
13/06/2019
Our AGM project update presentation and video are now available to view online. To view the presentation, click here. To view the video,Read more…
Wilton litter pick collects 50 bags for community project
10/06/2019
Almost 50 bags of litter have been collected by a group of volunteers on the Wilton International site, the majority of which were plastic bottles that will be used to create bottles greenhouses and donated to the local community.Read more…
Sirius Minerals local contributions hit £5 million
20/05/2019
Sirius' local payments towards protecting and enhancing the environment, developing skills, supporting tourism and increasing rail provision, have reached £5 million – just two years after construction commenced in May 2017.Read more…
2019 grant programme for sports projects now open
02/05/2019
The Sirius Minerals Foundation has launched its latest grant giving programme, which this year focuses on increasing the participation of local people in amateur sport.Read more…
Tees Valley charity in major Foundation grant success
22/03/2019
The Sirius Minerals Foundation has announced an additional recipient of its community grant giving programme, The Link Tees Valley, a Community Interest Company which provides support to children, young people and families who are facing challenges inRead more…
Alternative financing proposal
12/03/2019
Sirius Minerals Plc ("Sirius" or the "Company") announces that it has received a conditional proposal from a major global financial institution (the "Financial Institution") in respect of its stage 2 financing (the "Alternative Proposal").Read more…
Tunnel boring machine arrives on Teesside
18/02/2019
The first 1,800-tonne tunnel boring machine (“TBM”) that will be used to construct Sirius Minerals’ 23 mile mineral transportation tunnel from Teesside to Whitby, has arrived.Read more…
Sirius Minerals Foundation awards second funding round
12/02/2019
The Sirius Minerals Foundation has announced another £215,000 for local community projects across the area.Read more…
Sirius gives young carers a taste of working life
15/11/2018
A group of young carers supported by local charity, Scarborough and Ryedale Carers’ Resource, have taken part in a project with Sirius Minerals to learn about life in a large company and the different career pathways available to them.Read more…
Granting of compulsory rights under 1966 Mines Act
24/10/2018
On the 16th October 2018, the High Court of Justice issued a sealed order granting compulsory rights under specified land in North Yorkshire to enable the company to construct and operate an underground mineral transport system.Read more…
New park and ride launched
03/10/2018
Sirius Minerals has launched its new park and ride scheme for workers at its Woodsmith Mine.Read more…
Why the World needs Sirius to Succeed
01/10/2018
By 2050 the global population is expected to reach a total of 9.8 billion people[i]. To accommodate them, more food must be produced than ever before in human history.Read more…
Supply Agreement and Investment in South America
17/09/2018
Major Supply Agreement and Downstream Investment in South America Sirius signs its largest POLY4 supply agreement for up to 2.Read more…
Procurement and capital estimate update
06/09/2018
Design and build contract signed with STRABAG for the remaining mineral transport system drives. Materials handling facility EPC contract signed with Jacobs UK Limited.Read more…
Long-term supply agreements signed with two new Chinese customers
20/07/2018
New long-term supply agreements signed each with two new Chinese customers, Eiliseng and YSA, for 1.2 Mtpa and 800,000 tpa respectively. Pricing terms consistent with the Company's existing agreements.Read more…
Wilton Groundbreaking Ceremony
22/06/2018
Major work has begun on the first part of the Company's 23 mile long tunnel which will be used to transport fertilizer underground between North Yorkshire and Teesside ready for export around the world.Read more…
Project Update: January 2018
26/01/2018
Click here to view our latest update newsletter.Read more…
Section 73 amends: statement
15/12/2017
The North York Moors National Park Authority has now approved our application for minor material amendments to our planning permission at Woodsmith Mine, following a Planning Committee meeting in December 2017.Read more…
Sirius Minerals holds public drop in sessions
08/11/2017
Members of the public are being invited to attend informal drop-in events held by Sirius Minerals.Read more…
Sirius Minerals builds relations with local businesses
01/11/2017
Sirius Minerals has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a strong local supply chain as it welcomed suppliers on a tour of its Woodsmith Mine site, near Whitby, last week.Read more…
Sirius and National Park join forces to improve countryside access
19/10/2017
The company behind Woodsmith Mine has joined forces with the North York Moors National Park Authority to make improvements to a popular walking route.Read more…
Building the mine: seismic surveys and borehole drilling
14/10/2017
Residents will already be aware that work began at the Woodsmith Mine and Lockwood Beck sites in early 2017.Read more…
First grant programme closing for potash fund
20/07/2017
Charities, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants from the Sirius Minerals Foundation, ahead of the approaching deadline for applications on Monday 31st July.Read more…
Sirius Minerals mine named
24/02/2017
Sirius Minerals has announced the name of the mine at its North Yorkshire polyhalite project. The “Woodsmith Mine” name was unveiled today by Andrew Percy MP, the Minister for the Northern Powerhouse.Read more…
MAYFIELD ROAD JUNCTION
07/04/2016
The planning permission for the mine and mineral transport system requires improvements to Mayfield Road junction in Whitby, which carries the arterial routes from Scarborough and Teesside in and out of the town.Read more…
DFS defines world-class fertilizer business
17/03/2016
The Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), which has now been completed, provides a blueprint for the Project and is an integral part of raising finance, as investors and financiers will ultimately use it to inform their financing decisions.Read more…
Artist
16/09/2015
Artist Kane Cunningham is launching his new website of creative work produced over the last four years that follows the developments of the York Potash Project.Read more…
Potash Graduate Joins The Team
03/08/2015
A talented local graduate has joined York Potash after making the grade on the Company’s Undergraduate Programme.Read more…
York Potash Apprentices Win Local Awards
20/07/2015
Three high-achieving York Potash apprentices have been recognised at Scarborough's first ever event to honour the area’s skilled and talented apprentices.Read more…
Approvals Update - NYMNPA Approval
01/07/2015
Members of the North York Moors National Park Authority have resolved to grant permission for the Project's mine and mineral transport system planning application subject to the finalisation of the Section 106 Agreement and final wording of conditions.Read more…
Local Enterprise Partnership Supports York Potash
24/06/2015
The York, North Yorkshire & East Riding Enterprise Partnership (the LEP) has restated its firm support for the economic benefits of the proposed potash mine near Whitby.Read more…
York Potash Apprentice Student of the Year
19/06/2015
A York Potash Apprentice has been formally recognised for her top performance after receiving two awards at Yorkshire Coast College’s Brilliance Awards.Read more…
Approvals Update - National Park Committee Date
08/05/2015
York Potash has been notified of the proposed committee date for the determination of its mine and mineral transport system application to the North York Moors National Park Authority (NYMNPA).Read more…
Approvals Update - Redcar Approval
23/04/2015
At a Regulatory Committee held earlier today by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (“RCBC”), councillors unanimously resolved to grant permission for the York Potash mine and mineral transport system (“MTS”) planning application.Read more…
Approvals Update - Harbour Facilities
22/04/2015
The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) has now accepted the York Potash Harbour Facilities application for a development consent order (DCO) and this will now be taken forward to an examination.Read more…
Approvals Update - First Decision Date
15/04/2015
A committee meeting date of Thursday, 23 April 2015 has been set for the determination of the York Potash mine and mineral transport system (MTS) planning application by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC).Read more…
Harbour Facilities DCO Application Resubmitted
27/03/2015
The Company has now resubmitted its application for its proposed Harbour Facilities at Teesside.Read more…
Approvals Update
18/02/2015
Since the submission of the planning applications for the mine and mineral transport system (MTS), including the materials handling facility (MHF), in September 2014, we have provided Supplementary Environmental Information (SEI) to support our planninRead more…
Harbour Facilities DCO Application Submitted
19/12/2014
The Company is pleased to confirm that an application for a Development Consent Order has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for the York Potash harbour facilities in Teesside.Read more…