OREANDA-NEWS. November 01, 2012. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) acknowledges the statement made to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange by Israel Corporation, particulars of which include:
Discussions have occurred with Israeli government officials around potential options to increase our ownership stake in Israel Chemical Ltd (Israel Chemicals).
No deal has been formulated, there is no assurance that a deal will be reached, or that parties will sign an agreement.

PotashCorp does not intend to comment further on this matter at this time.

PotashCorp is the world’s largest crop nutrient company and plays an integral role in global food production. The company produces the three essential nutrients required to help farmers grow healthier, more abundant crops. With global population rising and diets improving in developing countries, these nutrients offer a responsible and practical solution to meeting the long-term demand for food. PotashCorp is the largest producer, by capacity, of potash and third largest producer of nitrogen and phosphate. While agriculture is its primary market, the company also produces products for animal nutrition and industrial uses. Common shares of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.