There is a lot of uncertainty around the German mining company K+S. They have been under investigation for not following proper procedures regarding their disposal of waste water. A report found that they were not doing their due diligence in properly taking care of waste water. K+S have had to lower their earning expectations as a result.

Key Takeaways:

• The interim results of a German environmental regulator’s probe into waste water discharge by K+S will keep the potash mining company in limbo.
• Under a preliminary permit, K+S has been forced to suspend production intermittently at major mines.
• A K+S spokesman said the company was still addressing questions from the regulator and it remained convinced its request for waste water discharge was fully approvable.

“Under a preliminary permit, K+S has been forced to suspend production intermittently at major mines.”

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