Tampa, Florida – October 2025 — The Mosaic Company has completed the sale of its PMosaic Patos de Minas Phosphate Mine in Brazil to Fosfatados Centro SPE Ltda. for $111 million in cash, according to an official company announcement.
Under the agreement, Fosfatados Centro paid $51 million upfront and will pay the remaining $60 million in installments over the next four years.
The buyer will take full operational responsibility for the mine and tailings dams at the idled site.
Mosaic to Record $80–90 Million Gain in Q4 2025
Mosaic expects to post a book gain of $80–90 million from the transaction in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The company stated that proceeds from the sale will be reinvested into higher-returning areas, improving operational agility and profitability.
“We are pleased to announce the completion of the sale of our Patos de Minas mine, which allows us to redeploy capital to higher-returning areas and make Mosaic more agile and competitive,” said Karen Swager, Executive Vice President, Operations, The Mosaic Company.
Fosfatados Centro to Restart Phosphate Operations
Fosfatados Centro SPE Ltda. plans to restart the Mosaic Patos de Minas Phosphate Mine to supply phosphate fertilizers to Brazil’s agricultural market.
According to Rodolfo Galvani Júnior, owner of Fosfatados Centro, the project will boost fertilizer supply in Brazil’s Central-West Cerrado region, one of the country’s largest farming zones.
“This agreement supports the supply of customized phosphate fertilizers to one of Brazil’s fastest-growing farming regions,” Galvani Júnior said.
The company will also invest in mine rehabilitation, production upgrades, and logistics improvements to strengthen the local phosphate supply chain.
Strategic Shift in Mosaic’s Global Operations
The sale of the Patos de Minas phosphate unit forms part of Mosaic’s broader global strategy to streamline assets and focus on higher-margin operations.
The company continues to strengthen its phosphate and potash portfolios while expanding Mosaic Biosciences, which develops sustainable biological solutions for agriculture.
With this divestment, Mosaic aims to enhance capital efficiency, reduce operational overheads, and direct future investments toward markets with stronger long-term growth potential.
About The Mosaic Company
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, The Mosaic Company is a global leader in concentrated phosphate and potash fertilizers.
It supplies essential crop nutrients to agricultural producers across North America, South America, and Asia.
Through Mosaic Biosciences, the company also develops biological and soil-health innovations designed to improve productivity and sustainability.
Key Transaction Details
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Seller | The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) |
| Buyer | Fosfatados Centro SPE Ltda. |
| Asset | Patos de Minas Phosphate Mine, Brazil |
| Deal Value | $111 million |
| Payment Terms | $51 million upfront + balance over 4 years |
| Expected Gain | $80–90 million (Q4 2025) |
| Mine Status | Idled; to be restarted by buyer |
| Purpose | Capital redeployment to high-return operations |
FERTILIZERFIELD Analysis
The sale of the Patos de Minas phosphate unit underscores a broader realignment in global fertilizer assets, as leading producers streamline operations and refocus on profitability.
Brazil remains one of the world’s largest phosphate markets, and Fosfatados Centro’s planned restart could strengthen domestic fertilizer security and reduce import dependency.
The transaction also highlights Mosaic’s disciplined capital strategy and its focus on core operations.
By redeploying resources to high-return projects and innovation areas such as phosphate technology, potash expansion, and biological solutions, Mosaic positions itself for long-term sustainable growth.
