Brazil Potash CEO to Address Global Food Security at IDB Annual Meeting

Brazil Potash Corp. (NYSE-American: GRO) announced that CEO Matt Simpson has been invited to participate as a speaker on a Global Food Security Panel at the Inter-American Development Bank Annual Meeting of Governors in Asunción, Paraguay. This major international development finance gathering includes representatives from member nations, multilateral institutions and global investors. The invitation underscores growing recognition of the company's Autazes Project as a potential contributor to Brazil's fertilizer independence, a critical issue given the country's current import dependency despite its position as a leading agricultural exporter.

Brazil currently imports over 95% of its potash fertilizer, creating significant vulnerability for a nation that plays a crucial role in global food production. The country possesses among the highest amounts of fresh water, arable land, and an ideal climate for year-round crop growth, making it essential for feeding growing populations worldwide. The Autazes Project aims to develop what is anticipated to be one of the world's largest undeveloped potash basins located within Brazil's borders, potentially transforming the nation's agricultural supply chain.

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. This domestic production could help stabilize fertilizer supplies for Brazilian farmers while concurrently mitigating approximately 1.4 million tons per year of greenhouse gas emissions associated with long-distance fertilizer transportation.

The project's logistics plan involves transporting potash primarily using low-cost river barges on an inland river system in partnership with Amaggi (https://www.amaggi.com.br), one of Brazil's largest farmers and logistical operators of agricultural products. This transportation method aligns with sustainable development goals while creating economic efficiencies. The company's development strategy focuses on supplying sustainable fertilizers to one of the world's largest agricultural exporters, addressing both national security concerns and broader global food system challenges.

Simpson's participation in the IDB meeting represents an opportunity to discuss how strategic mineral development can support food security initiatives across the Americas. The panel discussion will likely explore how reducing import dependencies for critical agricultural inputs can strengthen national economies while contributing to more resilient global food systems. Brazil Potash's approach demonstrates how responsible resource development can create multiple benefits, from economic growth and job creation to environmental sustainability and food security enhancement.