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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Brazil Potash Announces Launch of Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) on B3 Exchange
Brazil Potash Management Team BDRs will provide Brazilian investors direct access to invest in the largest domestic potash development project Strategic step to expand investor base in Brazil, aligning with National Fertilizer Plan's goal of reducing import dependence Trading on B3 complements existing NYSE American listing (GRO) MANAUS, Brazil, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brazil Potash Corp. ("Brazil Potash" or the "Company") (NYSE-American: GRO), a mineral exploration and development company with a critical mineral potash mining project, the Autazes Project, today announced the successful launch of its Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) on the B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão ("B3"), Brazil's main stock exchange. The BDRs have been approved for listing on B3 and will begin trading on May 26, 2025 under the ticker symbol GROP31. The BDR program will allow Brazilian investors to directly participate in the ownership of Brazil Potash, which is developing the strategic Autazes Potash Project in Amazonas state. This domestic investment opportunity aligns with Brazil's National Fertilizer Plan, which aims to reduce the country's dependence on fertilizer imports from 85% to 45% by 2050. "We're proud to offer this investment opportunity to the Brazilian market, where the impact of our project will be directly felt," said Matt Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of Brazil Potash. "Our company was created to address a critical vulnerability in Brazil's agricultural supply chain. Now, through the BDR program, Brazilian investors can participate in building domestic potash capacity that will support the country's position as the world's largest net exporter of agricultural products." The BDRs will be backed by Brazil Potash's common shares, which will continue to trade on the NYSE American exchange under the ticker symbol "GRO." Each BDR will represent 1:1 of a common share of the Company. This dual listing approach enhances the Company's visibility in both North American and Brazilian capital markets, improving liquidity and broadening the investor base. Banco Bradesco S.A. will serve as the depositary institution for the BDR program. The BDRs are being issued as Sponsored Level I BDRs, governed by CVM Instruction 332, CVM Instruction 480, and the B3 Issuers Regulation and Manual. About Brazil Potash Brazil Potash (NYSE-American: GRO) ( is developing the Autazes Project to supply sustainable fertilizers to one of the world's largest agricultural exporters. Brazil is critical for global food security as the country has amongst the highest amounts of fresh water, arable land, and an ideal climate for year-round crop growth, but it is vulnerable as it imported over 95% of its potash fertilizer in 2021, despite having what is anticipated to be one of the world's largest undeveloped potash basins in its own backyard. The potash produced will be transported primarily using low-cost river barges on an inland river system in partnership with Amaggi ( one of Brazil's largest farmers and logistical operators of agricultural products. With an initial planned annual potash production of up to 2.4 million tons per year, Brazil Potash's management believes it could potentially supply approximately 20% of the current potash demand in Brazil. Management anticipates 100% of Brazil Potash's production will be sold domestically to reduce Brazil's reliance on potash imports while concurrently mitigating approximately 1.4 million tons per year of GHG emissions. Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" and are based on the reasonable expectations, estimates and projections of the Company as of the date of this press release. The words "plans," "expects," or "does not expect," "is expected," "budget," "scheduled," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends," "anticipates," or "does not anticipate," or "believes," or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "would," "might," or "will be taken," "occur" or "be achieved" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the trading of BDRs on B3; the potential benefits of the BDRs or the Autazes Project, the status of the Company's project, government regulation and environmental regulation. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. 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Associated Press
2 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Brazil Potash Year to Date Summary: Company Achieves Milestones, Advancing Strategic Autazes Project Further Towards Construction
Achievements Include Commercial Agreements, World-Class Board Appointments, Construction Progress, and Enhanced Capital Access Management to Attend Wells Fargo Industrials Conference on June 10, 2025, in Chicago MANAUS, Brazil, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brazil Potash Corp. ('Brazil Potash' or the 'Company') (NYSE-American: GRO), a mineral exploration and development company with a critical mineral potash mining project, the Autazes Project, provides a summary of significant year-to-date achievements across governance, commercial, operational, and financial initiatives as it progresses toward construction of the strategic Autazes Potash Project. The Company will discuss these accomplishments with investors at the Wells Fargo Industrials Conference on June 10, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. 'Year to date 2025 has demonstrated exceptional momentum for Brazil Potash as we continue to achieve key milestones to bring this transformative project to production,' said Matt Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of Brazil Potash. 'From strengthening our board with world-class industry leaders to securing commercial partnerships and advancing construction activities, we've made substantial progress across all fronts. Looking ahead, we're excited about several anticipated milestones including finalizing additional offtake agreements, advancing our power line financing structure, and continuing early works construction. With Brazil importing over 98% of its potash needs, our project represents a potential strategic solution for the country's agricultural security while creating substantial value for our shareholders.' 2025 Strategic Milestones Achieved: Commercial & Government Relations Progress Governance & Leadership Enhancement Autazes Potash Project Construction & Operational Advancement Enhanced Capital Access About Brazil Potash Brazil Potash (NYSE-American: GRO) ( is developing the Autazes Project to supply sustainable fertilizers to one of the world's largest agricultural exporters. Brazil is critical for global food security as the country has amongst the highest amounts of fresh water, arable land, and an ideal climate for year-round crop growth, but it is vulnerable as it imported over 95% of its potash fertilizer in 2021, despite having what is anticipated to be one of the world's largest undeveloped potash basins in its own backyard. The potash produced will be transported primarily using low-cost river barges on an inland river system in partnership with Amaggi ( one of Brazil's largest farmers and logistical operators of agricultural products. With an initial planned annual potash production of up to 2.4 million tons per year, Brazil Potash's management believes it could potentially supply approximately 20% of the current potash demand in Brazil. Management anticipates 100% of Brazil Potash's production will be sold domestically to reduce Brazil's reliance on potash imports while concurrently mitigating approximately 1.4 million tons per year of GHG emissions. Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release constitute 'forward-looking statements' and are based on the reasonable expectations, estimates and projections of the Company as of the date of this press release. The words 'plans,' 'expects,' or 'does not expect,' 'is expected,' 'budget,' 'scheduled,' 'estimates,' 'forecasts,' 'intends,' 'anticipates,' or 'does not anticipate,' or 'believes,' or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may,' 'could,' 'would,' 'might,' or 'will be taken,' 'occur' or 'be achieved' and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the advancement of the Autazes Project; the impact of various accomplishments and contracts; construction and operational advancement; government relations progress; trading of BDRs on B3; the status of the Company's project, government regulation and environmental regulation. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Contact: Brazil Potash Investor Relations [email protected]
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Brazil Potash Year to Date Summary: Company Achieves Milestones, Advancing Strategic Autazes Project Further Towards Construction
Achievements Include Commercial Agreements, World-Class Board Appointments, Construction Progress, and Enhanced Capital Access Management to Attend Wells Fargo Industrials Conference on June 10, 2025, in Chicago MANAUS, Brazil, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brazil Potash Corp. ("Brazil Potash" or the "Company") (NYSE-American: GRO), a mineral exploration and development company with a critical mineral potash mining project, the Autazes Project, provides a summary of significant year-to-date achievements across governance, commercial, operational, and financial initiatives as it progresses toward construction of the strategic Autazes Potash Project. The Company will discuss these accomplishments with investors at the Wells Fargo Industrials Conference on June 10, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. "Year to date 2025 has demonstrated exceptional momentum for Brazil Potash as we continue to achieve key milestones to bring this transformative project to production," said Matt Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of Brazil Potash. "From strengthening our board with world-class industry leaders to securing commercial partnerships and advancing construction activities, we've made substantial progress across all fronts. Looking ahead, we're excited about several anticipated milestones including finalizing additional offtake agreements, advancing our power line financing structure, and continuing early works construction. With Brazil importing over 98% of its potash needs, our project represents a potential strategic solution for the country's agricultural security while creating substantial value for our shareholders." 2025 Strategic Milestones Achieved: Commercial & Government Relations Progress Signed MOU with Keytrade AG for potential offtake of up to one million tons per year, advancing toward approximately 1.5 million tons of committed production. Strengthened government relations through strategic meetings with Amazonas State Governor Wilson Lima and the Mura Indigenous Council. Launched Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) on B3 Exchange, providing domestic investors direct access to participate in Brazil's fertilizer independence. Governance & Leadership Enhancement Appointed Mayo Schmidt as Executive Chairman (January 2025), former Chairman and CEO of Nutrien, the world's largest fertilizer company. Added Christian Joerg to the Board of Directors, contributing three decades of agricultural commodities and international trade finance experience. Expanded Advisory Board with Marcelo Lessa, former IFC/World Bank executive with extensive project financing expertise. Autazes Potash Project Construction & Operational Advancement Received approval to begin fauna rescue and vegetation suppression activities, enabling subsequent shaft sinking operations. Completed site preparation work at the future port terminal, a critical infrastructure milestone. Converted water extraction installation licenses to full operational permits, securing water supply for construction and operations. Enhanced Capital Access Established $75 million equity line of credit with Alumni Capital, providing flexible funding for project advancement. About Brazil Potash Brazil Potash (NYSE-American: GRO) ( is developing the Autazes Project to supply sustainable fertilizers to one of the world's largest agricultural exporters. Brazil is critical for global food security as the country has amongst the highest amounts of fresh water, arable land, and an ideal climate for year-round crop growth, but it is vulnerable as it imported over 95% of its potash fertilizer in 2021, despite having what is anticipated to be one of the world's largest undeveloped potash basins in its own backyard. The potash produced will be transported primarily using low-cost river barges on an inland river system in partnership with Amaggi ( one of Brazil's largest farmers and logistical operators of agricultural products. With an initial planned annual potash production of up to 2.4 million tons per year, Brazil Potash's management believes it could potentially supply approximately 20% of the current potash demand in Brazil. Management anticipates 100% of Brazil Potash's production will be sold domestically to reduce Brazil's reliance on potash imports while concurrently mitigating approximately 1.4 million tons per year of GHG emissions. Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" and are based on the reasonable expectations, estimates and projections of the Company as of the date of this press release. The words "plans," "expects," or "does not expect," "is expected," "budget," "scheduled," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends," "anticipates," or "does not anticipate," or "believes," or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "would," "might," or "will be taken," "occur" or "be achieved" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the advancement of the Autazes Project; the impact of various accomplishments and contracts; construction and operational advancement; government relations progress; trading of BDRs on B3; the status of the Company's project, government regulation and environmental regulation. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Contact:Brazil Potash Investor Relationsinfo@ in to access your portfolio
Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Oil Prices Advance as US Court Blocks Trump Tariffs
Oil prices rose on Thursday after a US court blocked most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, while the market was watching out for potential new US sanctions curbing Russian crude flows and an OPEC+ decision on hiking output in July. Brent crude futures were up 19 cents, or 0.3%, to $65.09 a barrel at 1215 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was up 24 cents, or 0.4%, to $62.08 a barrel. A US trade court on Wednesday ruled that Trump overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports from US trading partners. The court was not asked to address some industry-specific tariffs Trump has issued on automobiles, steel and aluminium using a different statute, Reuters reported. "Markets are positive since Donald Trump got the setbacks on the tariffs," said Bjarne Schieldrop, chief commodities analyst at SEB. "That's less headwind for the global economy, so more demand for oil because the machine of the global economy moves better and faster." The ruling buoyed risk appetite across global markets, which have been on edge over the impact of the levies on economic growth, but some analysts said the relief may only be temporary given the Trump administration has said it will appeal. "But for now, investors get a breather from the economic uncertainty they love to loathe," said Matt Simpson, an analyst at City Index in Brisbane. On the oil supply front, there are concerns about potential new sanctions on Russian crude. At the same time, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, together called OPEC+, could agree on Saturday to accelerate oil production hikes in July. "We're assuming the group will agree on another large supply increase of 411,000 barrels per day. We expect similar increases through until the end of the third quarter, as the group increases its focus on defending market share," ING analysts said in a note. Adding to supply risks, Chevron has terminated its oil production and a number of other activities in Venezuela, after its key license was revoked by the Trump administration in March. Venezuela in April cancelled cargoes scheduled to Chevron, citing payment uncertainties related to US sanctions. Chevron was exporting 290,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan oil, or over a third of the country's total, before that. "From May through August, the data points to a constructive, bullish bias with liquids demand set to outpace supply," Mukesh Sahdev, global head of commodity markets at Rystad Energy, said in a note, expecting demand growth to outpace supply growth by 600,000 to 700,000 bpd. Later on Thursday, investors will be watching for the weekly reports from the American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the US Department of Energy. According to market sources familiar with the API data, US crude and gasoline stocks fell last week while distillate inventories rose. Meanwhile, a wildfire in the Canadian province of Alberta has forced residents of a small town to evacuate and prompted a temporary shutdown of some oil and gas production, which could reduce supply.
Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Yen Weakens Amid Risk-On Sentiment
0116 GMT — The yen weakens against other G-10 and Asian currencies amid risk-on sentiment, which typically undermines the safe-haven appeal of the Japanese currency. A federal trade court on Wednesday ruled that President Trump didn't have the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on virtually every nation. This news has lifted risk appetite, weakening the yen, says Matt Simpson, senior market analyst at StoneX, in commentary. USD/JPY rises 0.7% to 145.93; AUD/JPY adds 0.7% to 93.72; EUR/JPY is 0.3% higher at 164.01. (
