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Brazil Supreme Federal Court Rejects Petition Seeking to Halt Autazes Project Activities

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Brazil Potash Corp. (NYSE American: GRO) announced a court decision affecting the Autazes Project.

  • Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) rejected a petition seeking to halt construction permits and other development activities at the Autazes Project.
  • Brazil’s Federal Public Defender’s Office (DPU) filed the petition, which sought to suspend favorable decisions by Brazil’s Federal Court of Appeals.
  • On August 18, 2026, STF President Justice Edson Fachin rejected it in full.
  • The decision said requirements for this exceptional proceeding were unmet, including no demonstrated serious harm to public order or the economy.
  • The Company said the Court of Appeals rulings remain in effect, with no effect on licensing or ongoing development activities.

A court-supervised consultation process with the Mura people resulted in more than 90% support. Brazil Potash said it remains committed to responsible and transparent development of the Autazes Project.

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On August 18, 2026, the President of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, Justice Edson Fachin, rejected in full a petition filed by Brazil's Federal Public Defender's Office that sought, among other relief, to halt construction permits and other development activities at the Autazes Project. The Court found that the requirements for this exceptional type of proceeding had not been met, including because there was no demonstrated serious harm to public order or the economy.
According to the release, the decision leaves the favourable rulings previously issued by Brazil’s Federal Court of Appeals in effect. It also states that the petition does not affect the current status of the Autazes Project’s licensing or ongoing development activities. The release identifies legal, regulatory and licensing proceedings, including further appeals or challenges relating to the Autazes Project, as risks.
Brazil Potash Corp., also referred to as Brazil Potash or the Company, is developing the Autazes Project through its subsidiary Potássio do Brasil. The source identifies the company as listed on NYSE American: GRO and separately writes its listing as NYSE-American: GRO.
The release states that a court-supervised consultation process with the Mura people resulted in more than 90% support for the Autazes Project. It also states that Brazil Potash remains committed to continued engagement with local communities and to development in compliance with applicable environmental, social and legal requirements.
The source describes 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, but the release states that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance.
The release states that the potash produced will be transported primarily using low-cost river barges on an inland river system in partnership with Amaggi. Management anticipates that this domestic production could concurrently mitigate approximately 1.4 million tons per year of GHG emissions. These statements are forward-looking and remain subject to the risks and uncertainties described in the release.
The release identifies risks related to changes in operations; uncertainties concerning estimates; industry-related risks; the commercial success of, and risks related to, development activities; reliance on contractors and consultants; capital markets and the ability to raise additional funds for project construction; legal, regulatory and licensing proceedings; fluctuations in potash supply and demand; competitive pressures; the timing and amount of capital expenditures; capital markets; currency and exchange rate fluctuations; unexpected geological or environmental conditions; government legislation and regulations; political or economic developments in relevant jurisdictions; obtaining required licences and permits; project financing; and other operational risks. It cautions that actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from forward-looking statements and that readers should not place undue reliance on them.

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