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Ma’aden - Saudi Arabian Mining Company

Ma’aden is the leading mining and metals company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the fastest growing mining companies in the world. Ma’aden is building added value minerals-based industries for gold, aluminum, phosphate, bauxite, copper and other mineral resources. Our phosphate operations consist of Ma’aden Phosphate Company (MPC) and the newly built Ma’aden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC), with a combined production capacity of 2,178 kmt of ammonia and 6,000 kmt of phosphate fertilizers. Ma’aden has also recently announced the third phase of its phosphate development, the ‘Phosphate 3’ fertilizer project, which will add a further 3,000 kmt to our capacity, positioning Ma’aden among the top three producers and exporters in the world. From its strategic location in the heart of the Middle East, Ma’aden supplies high quality fertilizer products to customers in regional and international markets. It’s fully integrated supply chain offers a safe, secure & sustainable supply of high quality products. We have developed a variety of products and services and a diversified portfolio to meet different crop and soil needs. Our phosphate fertilizers are known for their high purity and low heavy metals which improves fertility, protects the environment and health and delivers better crop yields

SO4

Salt Lake Potash is an emerging producer of Sulphate of Potash (SOP), the premium low-chloride potassium fertiliser used in the production of cash crops. The company will produce SOP from hypersaline brine found in West Australian salt lakes, harnessing the sun’s energy to precipitate potassium rich harvest salts which are then refined into SOP. Initial development efforts are focused on the Lake Way project near Wilinua in the West Australian goldfields. First production will be in the first calendar quarter of 2020 following which sales will ramp up to 245kt per annum. Lake Way will produce three premium products under the SO4dvance Brand: SOPrecision – suitable for fertigation applications, SOPremium – granular SOP suitable for NPK blending, SOPrime – a high K raw material for compound NPK production.

Transcom

U.S. Borax

U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 500 customers with more than 1,700 delivery locations globally. We supply 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Our local agriculture experts understand the uses and benefits of boron on crops. In addition to a global sales team, we have a number of agronomists on staff to help fertilizer distributors maximize the benefits of borates in agriculture applications. Our ag team can answer individual growers questions and concerns about their particular crop.

Solvay

Solvay is a global leader in Materials, Chemicals, and Solutions, whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas, and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. With a passion for chemistry, a commitment to the environment, and know-how in the advantages of sustainable agriculture, Solvay has as its mission to be the leading innovator and supplier of sustainable specialty chemical solutions. AgRHO® N Protect™ is a line of eco-friendly nitrogen stabilizer solutions that enhances fertilizer efficiency, reduces fertilizer dosages, and lessens water and air pollution.

Yara

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Supporting our vision of a world without hunger and a planet respected, we pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth, promoting climate-friendly crop nutrition and zero-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a climate positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain. To achieve our ambition, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming, and work closely with partners throughout the food value chain to improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production. Through our focus on clean ammonia production, we aim to enable the hydrogen economy, driving a green transition of shipping, fertilizer production and other energy intensive industries. Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. We operate an integrated business model with around 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries, with a proven track record of strong returns. In 2020, Yara reported revenues of USD 11.6 billion.

Fibrant Chemical Co.

Fibant (Shanghai) Chemcial Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as FSC) was founded in September,2003. It is a subsidiary of Highsun Group's chemical sector. The Ammonia sulfate department of FSC is mainly responsible for unified sales of Ammonia sulfate produced by Fujian Shenyuan and Fibrant Nanjing of Highsun Group. FSC annual supply of Ammonia sulfate are around 1.1 million tons in 2020, and will reach 1.4 million tons in 2021. In addition to capro grade standard AS, FSC provides high quality granular AS, which around 40% of the total volumes, for different markets’ requirements. As one of the world’s largest supplier of high quality chemical products and services, we have become true industry experts. Over the years we have shown to make the difference at our stakeholders via our first class, consistent supply; safe and reliable production; best in class technology and partnerships with our customers and suppliers.