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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
