Project Overview
Selaqueos is an established phosphate rock project in Chile with a long history of production.
The project is fully permitted, all infrastructure is in place, the plant has been refurbished and is ready to re-commence production.
With strong local demand, Selaqueos is well positioned to deliver early cash flow and support the Company’s growth strategy.
| Location | Atacama Region, northern Chile |
| Product | Phosphate Rock (Bifox 20) |
| Grade | 20% P₂O₅ |
| Permitted Production Capacity | 60,000 tpa |
| Cash Flow Breakeven Rate | 30,000 tpa |
| Status | Targeting restart in 2026 |
| Infrastructure | Plant, contractors and infrastructure in place |
| Market | Only phosphate rock producer in Chile |
KEY PROJECT METRICS
20% P₂O₅
Phosphate grade (Bifox 20)
60,000 tpa
Permitted production capacity
30,000 tpa
Cash flow breakeven production rate
2026
Targeting production ramp up in 2026
Only Producer
Selaqueos is the only phosphate rock producer in Chile
Operations & Infrastructure
- Simple shallow trenching mine operation with dry beneficiation process
- Long-term history of production – 15,000 tpa
- All infrastructure in place, plant refurbished and ready for operation
- All labour, contractors and systems in place to re-commence production
- Production currently paused
- Targeting ramp up to 60,000 tpa by 2027
- 2027 free cash flow forecast of ~US$3m pa based on 60,000 tpa production
Market & Logistics
Southern Chile is dedicated to pasture farming and cropping with very high phosphate application rates.
- Strong demand across key agricultural regions
- Well connected by road to agricultural centres
- Proximity to ports, power and water
- Sales team in place
- Blended fertiliser joint venture opportunities
- Export to key markets in Latin America
Strategically located in Southern Chile with access to domestic and international markets.
