Brazil Potash Corp. (NYSE-A: GRO), a company developing Brazil's largest potash fertilizer project, has announced a pivotal year of progress across commercial, operational, leadership, and community fronts as it advances the Autazes Potash Project toward full-scale construction. The company enters 2026 with 91% of its future production already committed through binding offtake agreements, a strengthened leadership bench, and key site preparation activities completed.
Matt Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of Brazil Potash, stated,
2025 has been a transformative year for Brazil Potash, marked by exceptional progress across commercial, financial, operational, and community initiatives,
We've secured binding commitments for over 90% of our planned production, strengthened our world-class Board and leadership team, advanced critical site preparation, and deepened our partnerships with local communities. As we enter 2026, we are laser-focused on completing engineering, securing construction financing, and advancing toward full-scale construction of this strategically important project for Brazil's agricultural independence.
The advances made in 2025 set the stage for a consequential 2026, where engineering completion, project financing, and strategic infrastructure partnerships will dictate the pace toward construction. The company also launched an AI-powered X-ray ore-sorting trial that has the potential to materially enhance operating efficiency and reduce capital requirements for the Autazes Potash Project.
#Brazil Potash Gears Up for a Breakthrough 2026
Brazil Potash’s 2026 roadmap centers on moving the Project from late-stage development into the early phases of construction, with a strong emphasis on engineering completion and disciplined financing.
2026 Goals
Complete Mine Shaft and Processing-Plant Engineering to Enable Debt Financing
Secure a Strategic Project-Level Equity Partner to Help Fund Construction With Limited Dilution
Obtain Third-Party Funding for Key Infrastructure (Port, Steam Plant, Construction Power, Trucking)
Expand Community Training Programs to Prepare the Local Workforce
Order Long-Lead Equipment and Begin Early Civil Works Following Engineering and Financing Completion
For investors, the critical inflection point is the completion of mine shaft and processing-plant engineering, which is a prerequisite for securing project-level debt from development finance institutions and commercial lenders.
In parallel, the company aims to secure a strategic equity partner through BTIG’s mandate, an approach designed to fund construction at the project level rather than the corporate level, which may help limit dilution for existing shareholders.
Management is also pushing to optimize infrastructure funding by outsourcing capital-heavy components such as the river barge port, steam plant, construction power, and trucking logistics to third parties, an approach often used in large-scale resource projects to reduce upfront capital intensity and enhance financial flexibility.
On the social and operational side, Brazil Potash intends to expand community training programs to build a skilled local workforce ahead of major construction activity, which can support smoother execution and strengthen long-term operating relationships.
Finally, pending financing and engineering completion, the company expects to order long-lead equipment and begin early civil works, marking tangible progress toward construction but still within the boundaries of pre-production development.
Matt Simpson, Company CEO, continued,
With binding commitments from Brazilian agricultural leaders, support from local communities, and a world-class team in place, Brazil Potash is positioned to deliver a project of national strategic importance,
In an era of unprecedented global challenges - from conflicts affecting fertilizer supplies to climate impacts on agriculture - our project represents food security infrastructure that Brazil and the world desperately need. Every day we advance toward production is a day closer to more stable, secure food supplies for billions of people worldwide.
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#Investor-Relevant Highlights from 2025
Commercial Milestones
Secured final two major offtake agreements with Keytrade and Kimia Solutions, bringing total committed sales to approximately 91% through binding take-or-pay contracts ranging in tenor from 10 to 17 years
Launched Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) on B3 Exchange, providing domestic investors direct access to participate in Brazil's fertilizer independence
Leadership & Governance Enhancement
Appointed Mayo Schmidt as Executive Chairman, former Chairman and CEO of Nutrien
Named Sergio Leite as President of Potássio do Brasil, bringing proven track record in raising multi-billion dollar funding and successfully delivering large-scale projects
Strengthened Board with addition of Christian Joerg, bringing 30+ years of global agricultural commodities expertise including extensive Middle East experience
Expanded Advisory Board with Marcelo Lessa, former IFC/World Bank executive with extensive project financing experience
Construction & Operations Progress
Completed vegetation management and site preparation at both the future plant site and port terminal
Launched archaeological monitoring and heritage education program
Signed MOU with Fictor Energia for ~$200 million power line construction funding, removing this cost from project capex
Technology & Project Optimization
Initiated AI-powered XRT optical ore-sorting trial to evaluate underground pre-concentration technology that could reduce shaft diameter, shrink processing plant requirements, enhance energy efficiency, and materially improve project economics
Financial & Strategic Initiatives
Raised $28 million through private placement with institutional investors
Established $75 million equity line of credit with Alumni Capital for flexible funding
Mandated BTIG, a global investment bank and financial services firm, to lead project-level equity financing to minimize shareholder dilution
Engaged multiple development finance institutions (DFIs), export credit agencies (ECAs), and commercial banks for construction debt discussions and hosted site visit
Community & Sustainability
Strengthened relationships with Mura indigenous communities and initiated Impact Benefit Agreement discussions
Signed 13 MOUs for training programs to prepare local workforce for construction and operations employment
Advanced fauna rescue and environmental management programs in full compliance with regulatory requirements
#About Brazil Potash
Brazil Potash Corp (NYSE-A: GRO) is a Toronto-headquartered, pre-revenue developer advancing a fully permitted potash project in Brazil. Permitted for construction, the Autazes Project is designed to produce up to 2.4 million tonnes of locally supplied potash per year, supporting Brazil’s agricultural heartland and helping reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported fertilizer.
Led by former Nutrien and Rio Tinto executives, the company is aligned with Brazil’s national food security objectives and operates under rigorous environmental standards. The project features an underground mine with dry-stacked tailings, a process that removes water from waste material, minimizing water use and surface impact while being developed entirely on non-rainforest cattle farmland.
#FAQs for Retail Investors
Why is securing 91% of production through offtake agreements significant?
For a pre-construction mining project, binding take-or-pay contracts materially de-risk future cash flows. These commitments enhance bankability and strengthen the company’s position in negotiations with development finance institutions, export credit agencies, and commercial lenders.
How does the 2026 engineering completion goal affect the project timeline?
Completion of shaft and processing plant engineering is a prerequisite for debt financing. Engineering progress will determine when long-lead orders, civil works, and full construction can formally begin.
What does the MOU for $200M in power-line funding mean for investors?
Third-party infrastructure financing removes a major capex component from the project’s balance sheet, potentially improving project Internal Rate of Return and reducing the equity burden on shareholders.
How might the company minimize dilution during the construction financing phase?
Brazil Potash has mandated BTIG, a global investment bank and financial services firm, to secure a strategic project-level equity investor, aiming to fund construction without heavily diluting public shareholders at the corporate level.
What is the long-term market relevance of the Autazes Potash Project?
Brazil imports over 95% of its potash. With planned output initially equating to ~20% of national consumption, Autazes is positioned as providing strategic food-security infrastructure, benefiting from domestic demand, logistics advantages, and ESG-aligned emissions reductions.