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Another new elevator for Alberta
The investment in Western Canada’s grain sector continues to grow. G3 Canada recently announced another new elevator, this time in Morinville. The news came just two months after the company announced plans to build an elevator near Carmangay. Construction on that elevator is underway as well as at a third G3 facility at Wetaskiwin. The […] Read more

Glencore approaches Bunge on possible takeover
Reuters — Glencore Plc said on Tuesday its agricultural unit has made an informal approach to commodities trader Bunge Ltd. about a “possible consensual business combination,” the company said in a statement. The commodities trading firm did not say more about a potential offer that its Glencore Agriculture unit made to Bunge. Glencore, whose Canadian […] Read more

Glencore in talks to sell further stake in ag unit
London | Reuters — Commodity trader and miner Glencore is in talks to sell a further 9.9 per cent stake in its agricultural unit, negotiating with bidders that missed out on the 40 per cent sold to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Glencore, whose ag […] Read more

Cereals North America: Communication key to improved grain transportation
Winnipeg | CNS Canada –– Canada’s grain transportation system is running relatively smoothly for the time being, but there is still plenty of room for improvement — and better communication between participants is seen as a way to alleviate future bottlenecks. The 2013-14 crop year, with its logistical challenges and, eventually, federal government intervention, are […] Read more

Churchill to move pulses this fall, consider partnerships
Churchill | CNS Canada –– As its shipping season gets underway, the operators of Manitoba’s Port of Churchill are considering options for keeping the port viable going forward — especially as the end looms for its government subsidy. Churchill has previously relied on the Canadian Wheat Board as its primary supplier of grain, but in […] Read more

Ships’ sailing season starts soon at Churchill
CNS Canada –– Manitoba’s Port of Churchill is almost ready to start moving grain this season, as ships are expected to go out within the next 10 days, the port’s operator said. “The elevator is starting to fill up and the rail cars are lining up for delivery on time. We’ve got ships predicted to […] Read more
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