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Verde AgriTech Board Approves Accelerated Plan for District Scale Rare Earths Discovery

Two drill rigs turning, third expected end of October

Ionic clay confirmation and initial drill results expected in Q4 2025

Maiden MRE and PEA targeted in H1 2026

New rare earths project formally named

 

Singapore, October 14, 2025 – Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) (“Verde” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has concluded a detailed review of its recent new district-scale rare earths discovery (see press release dated October 6, 2025), alongside a review of ongoing fertilizer operations and feedback from management and shareholders. Following this assessment, the Board has approved an accelerated, cost-efficient development plan for this new project, officially named the Minas Americas Global Alliance rare earths project (the “Project”).

In addition, the Board has identified several project milestones and approved plans to finance near-term exploration plans, without compromising the Company’s low carbon specialty fertilizer business.

Upcoming Milestones for the Project
  • Complete mobilization – third drill rig expected at site the week of October 20th
  • Confirm ionic clay mineralization with summary of ionic adsorption diagnostics together with full leachate impurity and radiological screening (Q4 2025);
  • Provide update on initial drilling (Q4 2025);
  • Complete initial drilling and additional trenching; release assay results (Q4 2025);
  • Release ANSTO recovery test (Q1 2026);
  • Publish maiden NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate (“MRE”)(Q1 2026); and
  • Publish preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) to demonstrate economics (Mid 2026).

“Company owned rigs are now turning, with a third rig mobilizing shortly. Our in-house lab is fast tracking metallurgical testwork while leading external laboratories conduct independent validation,” commented Cristiano Veloso, Founder and CEO. “This is the same team that built and operated two mines and two industrial plants in the same region in Brazil—an execution advantage we intend to leverage. We expect to confirm the Project’s ionic clay mineralization and report initial drilling in Q4 2025, followed by a maiden mineral resource estimate and a Preliminary Economic Assessment in the first half of 2026. These programs are supported by our current liquidity—approximately $11.5 million in cash and receivables—and disciplined capital allocation. We will let the data lead and remain focused on creating value for our shareholders.”

Project Funding

Verde is fully funded to execute the initial Project work program while continuing its fertilizer operations, with approximately C$11.5 million in cash and receivables on hand, as of the date of this release.

Rare Earths Discovery Summary

On October 6, 2025, Verde reported a continuous, clay hosted rare earth mineralized zone spanning approximately 5,500 hectares across 13 mineral rights in Alto Paranaíba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The zone was delineated through integrated mapping, geochemistry, geophysics and confirmed by trench sampling. Highlight assays include up to 8,930 ppm TREO and up to 2,182 ppm MREO, with 75 surface/trench samples averaging 743 ppm MREO (54/75 ≥ 400 ppm; 22/75 ≥ 1,000 ppm). Samples show a strong NdPr component (averaging ~19% of TREO, up to 24%) and the strong presence of dysprosium and terbium—attributes aligned with high performance magnet applications in EVs, robots and wind power.

About Verde AgriTech

Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty multi nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but also address global challenges such as food security and climate change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet. For more information on how we are leading the way towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation in Brazil, visit our website: https://verde.ag/en/home.

Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to: the significance of exploration results; the potential for economic extraction of rare earth elements; future exploration and development plans; the outcome of the Board of Directors’ review; potential partnerships, strategic alternatives, or value-maximizing structures; the advancement of the project; and the expected timing of further updates. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, projections, and interpretations, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These factors include, without limitation: risks related to exploration stage projects; the possibility that future exploration results may not support mineral resource or reserve delineation; uncertainties relating to assay and metallurgical results; operational risks inherent in mining; risks associated with maintaining licenses, permits and mineral rights; changes in laws, regulations and government policies; risks related to capital and operating costs; commodity price volatility; financing risks; and other risks described in the Company’s most recent annual information form and other continuous disclosure filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

This news release reports exploration results which are preliminary in nature and do not represent mineral resources or mineral reserves as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). There is no certainty that further exploration will result in the delineation of mineral resources, mineral reserves, or that any development decision will be made. Mineralization identified to date is not necessarily indicative of future results.

For additional information please contact:

Cristiano Veloso, Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email: investor@verde.ag

www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag

Verde AgriTech Commences Drilling at District Scale Clay Hosted Rare Earths Discovery in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Second rig arriving at site in two days; third rig mobilizing in ~15 days

Near term focus is defining initial high-quality resources for the fastest viable path to production

Singapore, October 9, 2025 — Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) (“Verde” or the “Company”) announces that drilling commenced on October 7, 2025 at the Company’s district scale, clay hosted rare earth discovery in Alto Paranaíba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. A second rig is scheduled to arrive on October 11, 2025, with a third rig expected to mobilize on or about October 24, 2025, enabling a three-rig program in the near term.

Program highlights:
  • Three drill rig program: Drilling commenced October 7, 2025, second drill rig expected on site October 11, 2025, and last drill rig expected in two weeks.
  • Fast track objective: Quickly define highest quality resources to determine the fastest viable path to production; Phase 2 drilling will expand on current drilling to delineate the full potential of the land package.
  • Metallurgy: Ionic adsorption confirmation and flowsheet testwork are underway, with confirmation targeted for Q4 2025.
  • Next step: Board assessment, including naming of project and expected milestones to be released October 14, 2025.

“Over the past 15 years we’ve established, in this region of Minas Gerais, the right team and equipment, lab capacity, including power and road infrastructure to advance our projects quickly,” commented Cristiano Veloso, Founder and CEO. “Building on the recently announced district scale discovery—characterized by high TREO and magnet grade MREO, with a strong NdPr share and consistent Dy/Tb in the highest-grade samples—we are accelerating this new rare earths project in a disciplined, cash efficient way that does not compromise our low carbon fertilizer business.”

Project Accelerated Timeline

The Project’s mineralized zone lies within concessions that form part of Verde’s long held potash property package, where the Company has operated for over 15 years—a platform that materially reduces start up friction, specifically as it related to:

  1. People: In house, multidisciplinary teams ready for mapping, sampling and drilling; rapid field to decision cadence.
  2. Equipment: Drill rigs, vehicles, field equipment and integrated IT systems for fast data capture.
  3. Laboratory: Verde’s lab supports sample preparation, scout assays and metallurgical screening in parallel with external labs—shortening cycles and de risking flowsheet choices.
  4. Execution Experience: In the same region, Verde has brought two mines into production and built two large scale industrial plants that are operating today.
  5. Regional infrastructure: Roads, bridges and high voltage power to site have been significantly upgraded by Verde, avoiding years of typical infrastructure lead time
Next Steps

On October 14, 2025, Verde plans to publish a comprehensive Board assessment that includes the program’s formal name and a clear milestone map.

Rare Earths Discovery

Verde recently reported a continuous, clay hosted rare earth mineralized zone covering ~5,500 hectares across 13 mineral rights, delineated by integrated mapping, geochemistry, geophysics and confirmed by trench sampling (see press release dated October 6, 2025). Highlight assays include up to 8,930 ppm TREO and up to 2,182 ppm MREO; 75 trench/surface samples average 743 ppm MREO (54/75 ≥ 400 ppm; 22/75 ≥ 1,000 ppm). Samples are NdPr rich (averaging ~19% of TREO, peaking 24%) with high grade dysprosium and terbium present—attributes aligned to magnet grade applications in EVs and wind turbines.

Technical Notes, QA/QC and Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this release is consistent with Verde’s October 6, 2025 discovery disclosure, including laboratories (SGS Geosol), methods and QA/QC insertion rates (blanks/CRMs/duplicates). The scientific and technical information was reviewed and approved by José Márcio Matta Machado Paixão, Fellow AusIMM, a Qualified Person under NI 43 101.

About Verde AgriTech

Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty multi nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but also address global challenges such as food security and climate change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet. For more information on how we are leading the way towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation in Brazil, visit our website: https://verde.ag/en/home.

Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to: the significance of exploration results; the potential for economic extraction of rare earth elements; future exploration and development plans; the outcome of the Board of Directors’ review; potential partnerships, strategic alternatives, or value-maximizing structures; the advancement of the project; and the expected timing of further updates. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, projections, and interpretations, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These factors include, without limitation: risks related to exploration stage projects; the possibility that future exploration results may not support mineral resource or reserve delineation; uncertainties relating to assay and metallurgical results; operational risks inherent in mining; risks associated with maintaining licenses, permits and mineral rights; changes in laws, regulations and government policies; risks related to capital and operating costs; commodity price volatility; financing risks; and other risks described in the Company’s most recent annual information form and other continuous disclosure filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

This news release reports exploration results which are preliminary in nature and do not represent mineral resources or mineral reserves as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). There is no certainty that further exploration will result in the delineation of mineral resources, mineral reserves, or that any development decision will be made. Mineralization identified to date is not necessarily indicative of future results.

For additional information please contact:

Cristiano Veloso, Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email: investor@verde.ag

www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag

CORRECTION – Verde AgriTech Announces District Scale High-Grade Magnetic Rare Earths Discovery in Minas Gerais, Brazil

SINGAPORE, Oct. 06, 2025 — In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF), please note: we updated the Appendix table to correct a presentation alignment. The column headings list the individual oxides in alphabetical order, followed by TREO and MREO; the data had appeared in the reverse order, which misaligned values with their headings. This update does not change the underlying assays or calculations. No changes were made to TREO, MREO, or individual rare earth element totals or interpretations; the update is limited to table alignment. The corrected Appendix follows. All other content remains unchanged.

Continuous clay-hosted REE mineralised zone outlined.

High-grade NdPr-rich samples return up to 8,930 ppm TREO and 2,182 ppm MREO.

22 samples return > 1,000 ppm MREO

Singapore, October 6, 2025 – Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) (“Verde” or the “Company”), announces the delineation of a continuous clay hosted rare earth element (“REE”) mineralized zone (“the Zone”) in Alto Paranaíba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, covering ~5,500 hectares (or ~20 square miles) across 13 mineral rights. The Zone was delineated by integrated geological mapping, geochemistry and spectral/geophysical datasets, and confirmed by trench sampling.

Exploration Highlights:
  • High-grade magnet rare earth tenor across a broad sample base: 75 surface/trench samples average magnetic rare earth oxides (“MREO”) 743 ppm, with 54/75 ≥400 ppm, 22/75≥1,000 ppm and 7/75 ≥1,500 ppm MREO.
  • Total rare earths at meaningful surface tenor: Total rare earth oxides (“TREO”) averages 3,532ppm, median 3,148, with peak assays up to 8,930 ppm and 2,182 ppm MREO.
  • Heavy rare earths confirmed: Top 10 MREO samples carry dysprosium oxide ~35–60 ppm and terbium oxide ~8–13 ppm, reinforcing high coercivity magnet potential alongside NdPr (see Table 1).
  • Magnet critical balance: Neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) typically contribute on average ~19% of TREO within the samples tested, peaking at 24%, with dysprosium and terbium present in higher grade samples — supportive of high coercivity magnet feed.
  • Near-term catalyst: Given the significance of the discovery and potential economics, Verde’s Board of Directors is conducting a formal review and will communicate next steps within seven days.

 “This discovery demonstrates a rare earth mineralized zone of considerable size and coherence across our mineral rights. The combination of TREO and MREO enrichment highlights a compelling growth opportunity,” commented Cristiano Veloso, Founder and CEO. “We are now preparing to advance the project through a Board review to identify the best path forward to unlocking the project’s full potential.”

Table 1: Top 10 samples by MREO (incl. TREO, Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb)

Channel From To UTMN UTME Oxide Total Grade (ppm)
TREO MREO Dy2O3 Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Tb4O7
PT-34 1 2 7841160.46 384496.15 8615 2182 60 1644 464 13
PT-34 0 1 7841160.46 384496.15 8930 2118 53 1592 461 12
PT-08 0 1 7863699.87 401672.16 8276 1816 48 1330 428 11
PT-12 0 1 7871455.52 404413.96 7669 1705 46 1251 398 10
PT-18 1 2 7865477.78 404446.44 7202 1676 46 1231 389 10
PT-36 0 1 7845380.34 384873.08 7181 1593 37 1198 350 9
PT-21 1 2 7867642.38 405141.50 7250 1507 49 1102 347 10
PT-45 0 1 7856478.40 382570.77 6418 1372 37 1026 300 8
PT-05 0 1 7862246.40 401300.48 6161 1327 35 972 313 8

 

MREO—dominated by NdPr, with contributions from Dy and Tb—is the core feedstock for high performance permanent magnets used in EV drivetrains, wind turbines and advanced electronics. A coherent, near surface footprint with consistent NdPr tenor is a key early indicator for scale and relevance in the REE value chain.

Beyond the strong NdPr tenor, Verde’s assays demonstrate consistent enrichment in the heavy rare earths dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb) that underpin high temperature, high coercivity magnets. In the 10 highest grade MREO trench samples (1,306–2,182 ppm MREO; 6,081–8,930 ppm TREO), dysprosium oxide ranges 35–60 ppm and terbium oxide  8–13 ppm, with standout samples at trench PT-34 pairing >2,100 ppm MREO with dysprosium oxide 53–60 ppm and terbium oxide 12–13 ppm. This persistent Dy/Tb presence alongside elevated NdPr strengthens the overall magnet rare earth basket quality.

The 13 mineral claims are held by Verde and overlap with the Company’s potash resources, which have been a part of the portfolio for more than a decade.

Figure 1: Map of the Mineralized Zone

Board Review and Next Steps

Given the significance of this discovery and its potential economics—and mindful of Verde’s primary mission as a fertilizer company—the Board of Directors has initiated a formal review to determine the optimal path forward, balancing disciplined capital allocation with strategic alternatives, including targeted drilling, staged evaluation, partnerships, or other structures that preserve focus on core operations while maximizing value. As part of this process, the Board welcomes shareholder feedback through the Company’s investor relations channels and expects to issue a comprehensive update and go forward plan within the next seven days (on or before October 13, 2025).

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by José Márcio Matta Machado Paixão, Fellow AusIMM, who is a Qualified Person for exploration results under National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

QAQC

Analyses were performed by SGS Geosol (Vespasiano, Brazil) using lithium-borate fusion with ICP-MS/OES (IMS95A/ICP95A method). The QA/QC program inserted 3 blanks, 3 certified reference materials (CRMs) and 3 field duplicates among 84 total submissions. Relative to the 75 primary samples (SMP), control insertion equates to 12% (each control type 4% vs. SMP count). Analytical performance was monitored using Ce, Dy, La, Nd, Pr, and Y, consistent with JORC-aligned practice.

This news release presents exploration results and does not constitute a mineral resource or reserve estimate. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially.

About Verde AgriTech

Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty multi nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but also address global challenges such as food security and climate change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet. For more information on how we are leading the way towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation in Brazil, visit our website: https://verde.ag/en/home.

Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to: the significance of exploration results; the potential for economic extraction of rare earth elements; future exploration and development plans; the outcome of the Board of Directors’ review; potential partnerships, strategic alternatives, or value-maximizing structures; the advancement of the project; and the expected timing of further updates. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, projections, and interpretations, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These factors include, without limitation: risks related to exploration stage projects; the possibility that future exploration results may not support mineral resource or reserve delineation; uncertainties relating to assay and metallurgical results; operational risks inherent in mining; risks associated with maintaining licenses, permits and mineral rights; changes in laws, regulations and government policies; risks related to capital and operating costs; commodity price volatility; financing risks; and other risks described in the Company’s most recent annual information form and other continuous disclosure filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

This news release reports exploration results which are preliminary in nature and do not represent mineral resources or mineral reserves as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). There is no certainty that further exploration will result in the delineation of mineral resources, mineral reserves, or that any development decision will be made. Mineralization identified to date is not necessarily indicative of future results.

For additional information please contact:

Cristiano Veloso, Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email: investor@verde.ag

www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag

Appendix

 

Sample ID Trench_ID From To UTMN UTME CeO2 Dy2O3 Er2O3 Eu2O3 Gd2O3 Ho2O3 La2O3 Lu2O3 Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Sm2O3 Tb4O7 Tm2O3 Y2O3 Yb2O3 TREO MREO %NdPr
OB01 PT-01 0 1 7860136,93 399395,08 1139 16 6 13 32 2 451 1 358 115 54 3 1 65 4 2260 493 21%
OB02 PT-01 1 2 7860136,93 399395,08 1207 17 6 13 32 2 482 1 378 121 57 4 1 68 5 2395 521 21%
OB03 PT-01 2 3 7860136,93 399395,08 1141 16 5 13 30 2 451 1 347 113 53 3 1 60 4 2239 479 21%
OB04 PT-01 3 4 7860136,93 399395,08 1137 16 6 13 30 2 447 0 349 112 52 3 1 61 4 2231 479 21%
OB05 PT-02 0 1 7860008,24 399670,41 1478 18 6 18 39 3 619 1 491 143 69 4 1 60 4 2953 657 21%
OB06 PT-02 1 2 7860008,24 399670,41 1340 19 6 18 41 3 578 1 489 140 71 4 1 63 4 2777 653 23%
OB07 PT-02 2 3 7860008,24 399670,41 1063 14 5 12 28 2 435 0 350 102 52 3 1 47 3 2116 469 21%
OB08 PT-03 0 1 7860373,94 399292,90 574 9 4 7 17 1 260 0 198 65 29 2 0 38 3 1209 274 22%
OB09 PT-03 1 2 7860373,94 399292,90 699 10 4 8 18 1 293 0 223 66 32 2 0 36 3 1396 301 21%
OB10 PT-04 0 1 7860344,16 399720,84 1194 15 5 14 32 2 468 0 387 124 58 3 1 53 3 2358 529 22%
OB11 PT-04 1 2 7860344,16 399720,84 1311 16 5 15 35 2 516 0 423 135 61 4 1 57 3 2585 577 22%
OB12 PT-05 0 1 7862246,40 401300,48 3015 35 9 36 82 4 1436 1 972 313 143 8 1 104 5 6161 1327 21%
OB13 PT-06 0 1 7863968,97 400492,10 2788 25 7 24 50 3 954 1 681 227 98 5 1 78 6 4948 938 18%
OB14 PT-07 0 1 7863592,35 401682,69 1331 16 5 14 32 2 502 0 394 128 57 3 1 58 3 2549 541 20%
OB15 PT-08 0 1 7863699,87 401672,16 4010 48 14 47 108 6 1904 1 1330 428 192 11 1 167 8 8276 1816 21%
OB16 PT-09 0 1 7863583,94 401415,28 1043 14 6 10 25 2 425 1 286 88 41 3 1 52 4 2000 390 19%
OB17 PT-10 0 1 7873694,77 404024,02 1487 12 4 11 24 2 543 1 350 123 47 2 1 50 4 2661 488 18%
OB18 PT-11 0 1 7871366,77 404423,65 2290 26 8 27 60 4 1064 1 791 229 110 6 1 83 5 4704 1052 22%
OB19 PT-12 0 1 7871455,52 404413,96 3718 46 14 44 101 6 1717 1 1251 398 182 10 2 171 9 7669 1705 21%
OB20 PT-13 0 1 7871485,92 404344,32 2158 21 7 21 45 3 814 1 601 201 83 5 1 79 5 4044 828 20%
OB21 PT-14 0 1 7865827,87 403058,24 2971 37 11 35 78 5 1396 1 955 306 137 8 1 134 7 6081 1306 21%
OB22 PT-15 0 1 7866820,89 404291,86 2167 27 9 24 57 4 798 1 681 213 101 6 1 96 6 4190 927 21%
OB26 PT-15 1 2 7866820,89 404291,86 1215 16 6 14 33 2 437 0 386 120 57 3 1 63 4 2357 525 21%
OB27 PT-16 0 1 7866556,86 404506,87 1327 16 6 14 32 2 522 1 386 126 56 3 1 66 4 2562 532 20%
OB28 PT-17 0 1 7866258,13 404800,78 809 12 5 9 22 2 337 1 249 73 36 2 1 50 4 1613 337 20%
OB29 PT-18 0 1 7865477,78 404446,44 3183 34 10 32 72 4 1339 1 883 290 129 7 1 110 6 6102 1214 19%
OB30 PT-18 1 2 7865477,78 404446,44 3326 46 14 45 103 6 1670 1 1231 389 179 10 1 173 8 7202 1676 22%
OB31 PT-18 2 3 7865477,78 404446,44 2698 32 9 31 69 4 1263 1 861 279 125 7 1 111 5 5497 1179 21%
OB32 PT-19 0 1 7865657,08 404535,96 2749 32 10 32 72 4 1244 1 865 277 131 7 1 111 7 5544 1181 21%
OB34 PT-19 1 2 7865657,08 404535,96 2664 31 10 29 67 4 1238 1 803 267 116 7 1 107 6 5351 1108 20%
OB37 PT-20 0 1 7865452,76 404324,04 2817 36 12 32 74 5 1259 1 883 282 132 7 1 138 8 5688 1209 20%
OB38 PT-20 1 2 7865452,76 404324,04 2949 36 11 32 74 5 1261 1 883 284 131 8 1 129 7 5811 1210 20%
OB39 PT-21 0 1 7867642,38 405141,50 3129 40 13 35 83 5 1336 1 953 305 139 8 1 154 8 6211 1306 20%
OB40 PT-21 1 2 7867642,38 405141,50 3731 49 17 41 99 7 1456 1 1102 347 168 10 2 209 11 7250 1507 20%
OB41 PT-22 0 1 7867679,28 405045,33 1035 13 6 9 23 2 372 1 239 80 36 3 1 62 4 1885 335 17%
OB42 PT-23 0 1 7868499,58 405216,07 2555 34 10 33 74 4 1273 1 907 288 133 7 1 119 6 5447 1236 22%
OB43 PT-24 0 1 7868992,10 405763,27 839 12 5 8 21 2 382 1 255 78 36 2 1 59 4 1706 347 20%
OB44 PT-25 0 1 7869012,94 405715,38 800 10 4 8 19 2 323 0 231 70 32 2 1 41 3 1546 313 20%
OB45 PT-26 0 1 7838552,42 385327,42 977 6 2 4 10 1 235 0 132 43 18 1 0 21 2 1451 182 12%
OB46 PT-27 0 1 7838674,70 385289,60 2577 11 4 7 20 2 514 0 235 77 29 2 1 45 3 3527 325 9%
OB47 PT-28 0 1 7840193,99 390174,29 296 2 2 1 3 0 58 0 33 11 4 0 0 14 2 426 46 10%
OB48 PT-29 0 1 7840174,77 388865,51 394 4 2 2 5 1 112 0 61 20 8 1 0 16 2 627 85 13%
OB49 PT-30 0 1 7839685,23 388198,79 940 5 3 2 6 1 152 1 73 26 10 1 0 33 3 1256 105 8%
OB50 PT-31 0 1 7839259,62 386861,33 675 3 2 1 3 1 66 0 36 12 5 0 0 18 2 826 52 6%
OB51 PT-32 0 1 7839840,68 386591,94 763 3 2 1 4 1 107 0 49 17 7 1 0 17 2 974 70 7%
OB52 PT-33 0 1 7841236,73 384705,43 1821 19 6 18 38 3 796 0 589 182 75 4 1 59 4 3614 794 21%
OB53 PT-34 0 1 7841160,46 384496,15 4083 53 15 54 126 7 2104 1 1592 461 214 12 1 200 7 8930 2118 23%
OB54 PT-34 1 2 7841160,46 384496,15 3636 60 17 57 135 8 2108 1 1644 464 221 13 2 240 8 8615 2182 24%
OB55 PT-35 0 1 7844181,84 382675,52 1669 18 6 17 40 3 673 1 544 158 73 4 1 71 5 3282 724 21%
OB56 PT-36 0 1 7845380,34 384873,08 3563 37 11 39 87 5 1570 1 1198 350 158 9 1 146 6 7181 1593 22%
OB57 PT-37 0 1 7846622,38 384552,66 387 6 4 3 8 1 145 1 95 29 13 1 1 34 4 730 132 17%
OB58 PT-38 0 1 7846381,08 383737,97 648 7 4 4 9 1 199 1 114 37 15 1 1 40 4 1086 160 14%
OB59 PT-39 0 1 7845628,31 383624,11 1675 22 7 17 41 3 605 1 458 134 67 4 1 87 4 3126 619 19%
OB60 PT-40 0 1 7853691,01 385824,65 2321 23 7 21 49 3 887 1 654 197 87 5 1 82 5 4342 879 20%
OB61 PT-41 0 1 7853450,63 385544,70 402 8 3 3 10 1 235 1 136 44 18 1 1 37 4 903 189 20%
OB65 PT-42 0 1 7854988,06 383520,77 2169 31 9 29 70 4 982 1 823 235 116 7 1 122 5 4605 1096 23%
OB66 PT-43 0 1 7854599,80 383201,65 3211 26 8 27 58 3 1288 1 879 270 115 6 1 82 5 5980 1181 19%
OB67 PT-44 0 1 7856215,69 381334,74 378 6 3 3 8 1 160 1 103 32 14 1 0 32 3 747 142 18%
OB68 PT-45 0 1 7856478,40 382570,77 3182 37 13 34 80 6 1402 1 1026 300 137 8 2 180 9 6418 1372 21%
OB69 PT-46 0 1 7855995,63 384092,19 1112 15 5 12 29 2 430 0 335 100 49 3 1 51 3 2148 453 20%
OB70 PT-47 0 1 7856236,70 384223,76 1639 17 6 16 34 2 650 1 517 154 69 3 1 54 5 3169 691 21%
OB71 PT-48 0 1 7857095,05 388484,46 2512 30 9 27 61 4 984 1 722 211 105 6 1 95 7 4775 969 20%
OB72 PT-49 0 1 7857168,36 388409,65 2325 22 7 18 41 3 736 1 522 156 75 4 1 80 5 3998 704 17%
OB73 PT-50 0 1 7857512,64 389654,98 1071 13 4 11 26 2 391 0 319 86 43 3 0 44 3 2017 421 20%
OB74 PT-51 0 1 7857653,49 389592,30 1275 18 6 15 38 3 498 1 422 110 60 4 1 67 4 2519 553 21%
OB75 PT-52 0 1 7857805,93 389535,77 1559 18 6 16 38 2 677 1 487 134 66 4 1 60 5 3075 644 20%
OB76 PT-53 0 1 7876853,68 404424,64 1741 16 5 15 35 2 659 0 468 133 62 4 1 51 3 3196 621 19%
OB77 PT-54 0 1 7858794,38 395057,12 1683 21 7 19 45 3 748 1 561 150 78 4 1 67 5 3391 736 21%
OB78 PT-55 0 1 7858742,42 394780,55 2939 31 10 30 71 4 1201 1 907 244 123 7 1 105 6 5679 1189 20%
OB79 PT-56 0 1 7861579,61 396138,13 1834 23 7 21 50 3 822 1 627 169 85 5 1 80 5 3733 824 21%
OB80 PT-57 0 1 7857196,72 397136,23 1697 21 6 21 47 3 797 0 606 162 81 5 1 68 4 3519 794 22%
OB81 PT-58 0 1 7859362,65 397072,90 1650 23 7 22 53 3 872 1 646 170 88 5 1 84 5 3630 845 22%
OB82 PT-59 0 1 7859626,95 397185,89 191 4 2 1 4 1 53 0 39 11 6 1 0 23 3 338 54 15%
OB83 PT-60 0 1 7888465,33 407537,87 684 5 2 4 10 1 216 0 136 41 18 1 0 19 2 1139 183 16%
OB84 PT-61 0 1 7887899,46 406517,43 177 3 1 2 4 0 65 0 45 13 6 0 0 12 1 332 62 18%

 

 

 

 

Verde AgriTech Announces District Scale High-Grade Magnetic Rare Earths Discovery in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Continuous clay-hosted REE mineralised zone outlined.

High-grade NdPr-rich samples return up to 8,930 ppm TREO and 2,182 ppm MREO.

22 samples return > 1,000 ppm MREO

Singapore, October 6, 2025 – Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) (“Verde” or the “Company”), announces the delineation of a continuous clay hosted rare earth element (“REE”) mineralized zone (“the Zone”) in Alto Paranaíba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, covering ~5,500 hectares (or ~20 square miles) across 13 mineral rights. The Zone was delineated by integrated geological mapping, geochemistry and spectral/geophysical datasets, and confirmed by trench sampling.

Exploration Highlights:
  • High-grade magnet rare earth tenor across a broad sample base: 75 surface/trench samples average magnetic rare earth oxides (“MREO”) 743 ppm, with 54/75 ≥400 ppm, 22/75≥1,000 ppm and 7/75 ≥1,500 ppm MREO.
  • Total rare earths at meaningful surface tenor: Total rare earth oxides (“TREO”) averages 3,532ppm, median 3,148, with peak assays up to 8,930 ppm and 2,182 ppm MREO.
  • Heavy rare earths confirmed: Top 10 MREO samples carry dysprosium oxide ~35–60 ppm and terbium oxide ~8–13 ppm, reinforcing high coercivity magnet potential alongside NdPr (see Table 1).
  • Magnet critical balance: Neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) typically contribute on average ~19% of TREO within the samples tested, peaking at 24%, with dysprosium and terbium present in higher grade samples — supportive of high coercivity magnet feed.
  • Near-term catalyst: Given the significance of the discovery and potential economics, Verde’s Board of Directors is conducting a formal review and will communicate next steps within seven days.

 “This discovery demonstrates a rare earth mineralized zone of considerable size and coherence across our mineral rights. The combination of TREO and MREO enrichment highlights a compelling growth opportunity,” commented Cristiano Veloso, Founder and CEO. “We are now preparing to advance the project through a Board review to identify the best path forward to unlocking the project’s full potential.”

Table 1: Top 10 samples by MREO (incl. TREO, Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb)

Channel From To UTMN UTME Oxide Total Grade (ppm)
TREO MREO Dy2O3 Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Tb4O7
PT-34 1 2 7841160.46 384496.15 8615 2182 60 1644 464 13
PT-34 0 1 7841160.46 384496.15 8930 2118 53 1592 461 12
PT-08 0 1 7863699.87 401672.16 8276 1816 48 1330 428 11
PT-12 0 1 7871455.52 404413.96 7669 1705 46 1251 398 10
PT-18 1 2 7865477.78 404446.44 7202 1676 46 1231 389 10
PT-36 0 1 7845380.34 384873.08 7181 1593 37 1198 350 9
PT-21 1 2 7867642.38 405141.50 7250 1507 49 1102 347 10
PT-45 0 1 7856478.40 382570.77 6418 1372 37 1026 300 8
PT-05 0 1 7862246.40 401300.48 6161 1327 35 972 313 8

 

MREO—dominated by NdPr, with contributions from Dy and Tb—is the core feedstock for high performance permanent magnets used in EV drivetrains, wind turbines and advanced electronics. A coherent, near surface footprint with consistent NdPr tenor is a key early indicator for scale and relevance in the REE value chain.

Beyond the strong NdPr tenor, Verde’s assays demonstrate consistent enrichment in the heavy rare earths dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb) that underpin high temperature, high coercivity magnets. In the 10 highest grade MREO trench samples (1,306–2,182 ppm MREO; 6,081–8,930 ppm TREO), dysprosium oxide ranges 35–60 ppm and terbium oxide  8–13 ppm, with standout samples at trench PT-34 pairing >2,100 ppm MREO with dysprosium oxide 53–60 ppm and terbium oxide 12–13 ppm. This persistent Dy/Tb presence alongside elevated NdPr strengthens the overall magnet rare earth basket quality.

The 13 mineral claims are held by Verde and overlap with the Company’s potash resources, which have been a part of the portfolio for more than a decade.

Figure 1: Map of the Mineralized Zone

Board Review and Next Steps

Given the significance of this discovery and its potential economics—and mindful of Verde’s primary mission as a fertilizer company—the Board of Directors has initiated a formal review to determine the optimal path forward, balancing disciplined capital allocation with strategic alternatives, including targeted drilling, staged evaluation, partnerships, or other structures that preserve focus on core operations while maximizing value. As part of this process, the Board welcomes shareholder feedback through the Company’s investor relations channels and expects to issue a comprehensive update and go forward plan within the next seven days (on or before October 13, 2025).

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by José Márcio Matta Machado Paixão, Fellow AusIMM, who is a Qualified Person for exploration results under National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

QAQC

Analyses were performed by SGS Geosol (Vespasiano, Brazil) using lithium-borate fusion with ICP-MS/OES (IMS95A/ICP95A method). The QA/QC program inserted 3 blanks, 3 certified reference materials (CRMs) and 3 field duplicates among 84 total submissions. Relative to the 75 primary samples (SMP), control insertion equates to 12% (each control type 4% vs. SMP count). Analytical performance was monitored using Ce, Dy, La, Nd, Pr, and Y, consistent with JORC-aligned practice.

This news release presents exploration results and does not constitute a mineral resource or reserve estimate. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially.

About Verde AgriTech

Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty multi nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but also address global challenges such as food security and climate change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet. For more information on how we are leading the way towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation in Brazil, visit our website: https://verde.ag/en/home.

Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to: the significance of exploration results; the potential for economic extraction of rare earth elements; future exploration and development plans; the outcome of the Board of Directors’ review; potential partnerships, strategic alternatives, or value-maximizing structures; the advancement of the project; and the expected timing of further updates. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, projections, and interpretations, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These factors include, without limitation: risks related to exploration stage projects; the possibility that future exploration results may not support mineral resource or reserve delineation; uncertainties relating to assay and metallurgical results; operational risks inherent in mining; risks associated with maintaining licenses, permits and mineral rights; changes in laws, regulations and government policies; risks related to capital and operating costs; commodity price volatility; financing risks; and other risks described in the Company’s most recent annual information form and other continuous disclosure filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

This news release reports exploration results which are preliminary in nature and do not represent mineral resources or mineral reserves as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). There is no certainty that further exploration will result in the delineation of mineral resources, mineral reserves, or that any development decision will be made. Mineralization identified to date is not necessarily indicative of future results.

For additional information please contact:

Cristiano Veloso, Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email: investor@verde.ag

www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag

Appendix
Channel From To UTMN UTME CeO2 Dy2O3 Er2O3 Eu2O3 Gd2O3 Ho2O3 La2O3 Lu2O3 Nd2O3 Pr6O11 Sm2O3 Tb4O7 Tm2O3 Y2O3 Yb2O3 TREO MREO %NdPr
PT-01 0 1 7860136.929 399395.0765 2260 493 1139 16 6 13 32 2 451 1 358 115 54 3 1 65 4 21%
PT-01 1 2 7860136.929 399395.0765 2395 521 1207 17 6 13 32 2 482 1 378 121 57 4 1 68 5 21%
PT-01 2 3 7860136.929 399395.0765 2239 479 1141 16 5 13 30 2 451 1 347 113 53 3 1 60 4 21%
PT-01 3 4 7860136.929 399395.0765 2231 479 1137 16 6 13 30 2 447 0 349 112 52 3 1 61 4 21%
PT-02 0 1 7860008.239 399670.4119 2953 657 1478 18 6 18 39 3 619 1 491 143 69 4 1 60 4 21%
PT-02 1 2 7860008.239 399670.4119 2777 653 1340 19 6 18 41 3 578 1 489 140 71 4 1 63 4 23%
PT-02 2 3 7860008.239 399670.4119 2116 469 1063 14 5 12 28 2 435 0 350 102 52 3 1 47 3 21%
PT-03 0 1 7860373.942 399292.9014 1209 274 574 9 4 7 17 1 260 0 198 65 29 2 0 38 3 22%
PT-03 1 2 7860373.942 399292.9014 1396 301 699 10 4 8 18 1 293 0 223 66 32 2 0 36 3 21%
PT-04 0 1 7860344.159 399720.8354 2358 529 1194 15 5 14 32 2 468 0 387 124 58 3 1 53 3 22%
PT-04 1 2 7860344.159 399720.8354 2585 577 1311 16 5 15 35 2 516 0 423 135 61 4 1 57 3 22%
PT-05 0 1 7862246.403 401300.476 6161 1327 3015 35 9 36 82 4 1436 1 972 313 143 8 1 104 5 21%
PT-06 0 1 7863968.969 400492.102 4948 938 2788 25 7 24 50 3 954 1 681 227 98 5 1 78 6 18%
PT-07 0 1 7863592.347 401682.6914 2549 541 1331 16 5 14 32 2 502 0 394 128 57 3 1 58 3 20%
PT-08 0 1 7863699.873 401672.1566 8276 1816 4010 48 14 47 108 6 1904 1 1330 428 192 11 1 167 8 21%
PT-09 0 1 7863583.943 401415.2769 2000 390 1043 14 6 10 25 2 425 1 286 88 41 3 1 52 4 19%
PT-10 0 1 7873694.766 404024.0238 2661 488 1487 12 4 11 24 2 543 1 350 123 47 2 1 50 4 18%
PT-11 0 1 7871366.773 404423.6514 4704 1052 2290 26 8 27 60 4 1064 1 791 229 110 6 1 83 5 22%
PT-12 0 1 7871455.517 404413.9554 7669 1705 3718 46 14 44 101 6 1717 1 1251 398 182 10 2 171 9 21%
PT-13 0 1 7871485.917 404344.321 4044 828 2158 21 7 21 45 3 814 1 601 201 83 5 1 79 5 20%
PT-14 0 1 7865827.869 403058.2396 6081 1306 2971 37 11 35 78 5 1396 1 955 306 137 8 1 134 7 21%
PT-15 0 1 7866820.888 404291.8603 4190 927 2167 27 9 24 57 4 798 1 681 213 101 6 1 96 6 21%
PT-15 1 2 7866820.888 404291.8603 2357 525 1215 16 6 14 33 2 437 0 386 120 57 3 1 63 4 21%
PT-16 0 1 7866556.862 404506.8706 2562 532 1327 16 6 14 32 2 522 1 386 126 56 3 1 66 4 20%
PT-17 0 1 7866258.134 404800.7815 1613 337 809 12 5 9 22 2 337 1 249 73 36 2 1 50 4 20%
PT-18 0 1 7865477.779 404446.4377 6102 1214 3183 34 10 32 72 4 1339 1 883 290 129 7 1 110 6 19%
PT-18 1 2 7865477.779 404446.4377 7202 1676 3326 46 14 45 103 6 1670 1 1231 389 179 10 1 173 8 22%
PT-18 2 3 7865477.779 404446.4377 5497 1179 2698 32 9 31 69 4 1263 1 861 279 125 7 1 111 5 21%
PT-19 0 1 7865657.084 404535.9645 5544 1181 2749 32 10 32 72 4 1244 1 865 277 131 7 1 111 7 21%
PT-19 1 2 7865657.084 404535.9645 5351 1108 2664 31 10 29 67 4 1238 1 803 267 116 7 1 107 6 20%
PT-20 0 1 7865452.759 404324.0375 5688 1209 2817 36 12 32 74 5 1259 1 883 282 132 7 1 138 8 20%
PT-20 1 2 7865452.759 404324.0375 5811 1210 2949 36 11 32 74 5 1261 1 883 284 131 8 1 129 7 20%
PT-21 0 1 7867642.384 405141.4953 6211 1306 3129 40 13 35 83 5 1336 1 953 305 139 8 1 154 8 20%
PT-21 1 2 7867642.384 405141.4953 7250 1507 3731 49 17 41 99 7 1456 1 1102 347 168 10 2 209 11 20%
PT-22 0 1 7867679.275 405045.3258 1885 335 1035 13 6 9 23 2 372 1 239 80 36 3 1 62 4 17%
PT-23 0 1 7868499.583 405216.0652 5447 1236 2555 34 10 33 74 4 1273 1 907 288 133 7 1 119 6 22%
PT-24 0 1 7868992.1 405763.2668 1706 347 839 12 5 8 21 2 382 1 255 78 36 2 1 59 4 20%
PT-25 0 1 7869012.943 405715.3824 1546 313 800 10 4 8 19 2 323 0 231 70 32 2 1 41 3 20%
PT-26 0 1 7838552.423 385327.4181 1451 182 977 6 2 4 10 1 235 0 132 43 18 1 0 21 2 12%
PT-27 0 1 7838674.698 385289.5999 3527 325 2577 11 4 7 20 2 514 0 235 77 29 2 1 45 3 9%
PT-28 0 1 7840193.993 390174.2897 426 46 296 2 2 1 3 0 58 0 33 11 4 0 0 14 2 10%
PT-29 0 1 7840174.773 388865.5112 627 85 394 4 2 2 5 1 112 0 61 20 8 1 0 16 2 13%
PT-30 0 1 7839685.226 388198.7858 1256 105 940 5 3 2 6 1 152 1 73 26 10 1 0 33 3 8%
PT-31 0 1 7839259.616 386861.3272 826 52 675 3 2 1 3 1 66 0 36 12 5 0 0 18 2 6%
PT-32 0 1 7839840.679 386591.9356 974 70 763 3 2 1 4 1 107 0 49 17 7 1 0 17 2 7%
PT-33 0 1 7841236.73 384705.4328 3614 794 1821 19 6 18 38 3 796 0 589 182 75 4 1 59 4 21%
PT-34 0 1 7841160.461 384496.1517 8930 2118 4083 53 15 54 126 7 2104 1 1592 461 214 12 1 200 7 23%
PT-34 1 2 7841160.461 384496.1517 8615 2182 3636 60 17 57 135 8 2108 1 1644 464 221 13 2 240 8 24%
PT-35 0 1 7844181.841 382675.5189 3282 724 1669 18 6 17 40 3 673 1 544 158 73 4 1 71 5 21%
PT-36 0 1 7845380.341 384873.0802 7181 1593 3563 37 11 39 87 5 1570 1 1198 350 158 9 1 146 6 22%
PT-37 0 1 7846622.379 384552.6567 730 132 387 6 4 3 8 1 145 1 95 29 13 1 1 34 4 17%
PT-38 0 1 7846381.078 383737.9697 1086 160 648 7 4 4 9 1 199 1 114 37 15 1 1 40 4 14%
PT-39 0 1 7845628.311 383624.1089 3126 619 1675 22 7 17 41 3 605 1 458 134 67 4 1 87 4 19%
PT-40 0 1 7853691.007 385824.6519 4342 879 2321 23 7 21 49 3 887 1 654 197 87 5 1 82 5 20%
PT-41 0 1 7853450.628 385544.7044 903 189 402 8 3 3 10 1 235 1 136 44 18 1 1 37 4 20%
PT-42 0 1 7854988.064 383520.773 4605 1096 2169 31 9 29 70 4 982 1 823 235 116 7 1 122 5 23%
PT-43 0 1 7854599.798 383201.6527 5980 1181 3211 26 8 27 58 3 1288 1 879 270 115 6 1 82 5 19%
PT-44 0 1 7856215.689 381334.7392 747 142 378 6 3 3 8 1 160 1 103 32 14 1 0 32 3 18%
PT-45 0 1 7856478.399 382570.7681 6418 1372 3182 37 13 34 80 6 1402 1 1026 300 137 8 2 180 9 21%
PT-46 0 1 7855995.628 384092.1924 2148 453 1112 15 5 12 29 2 430 0 335 100 49 3 1 51 3 20%
PT-47 0 1 7856236.697 384223.7552 3169 691 1639 17 6 16 34 2 650 1 517 154 69 3 1 54 5 21%
PT-48 0 1 7857095.047 388484.4584 4775 969 2512 30 9 27 61 4 984 1 722 211 105 6 1 95 7 20%
PT-49 0 1 7857168.355 388409.6511 3998 704 2325 22 7 18 41 3 736 1 522 156 75 4 1 80 5 17%
PT-50 0 1 7857512.637 389654.9839 2017 421 1071 13 4 11 26 2 391 0 319 86 43 3 0 44 3 20%
PT-51 0 1 7857653.493 389592.3006 2519 553 1275 18 6 15 38 3 498 1 422 110 60 4 1 67 4 21%
PT-52 0 1 7857805.927 389535.7732 3075 644 1559 18 6 16 38 2 677 1 487 134 66 4 1 60 5 20%
PT-53 0 1 7876853.676 404424.6395 3196 621 1741 16 5 15 35 2 659 0 468 133 62 4 1 51 3 19%
PT-54 0 1 7858794.376 395057.1228 3391 736 1683 21 7 19 45 3 748 1 561 150 78 4 1 67 5 21%
PT-55 0 1 7858742.42 394780.5486 5679 1189 2939 31 10 30 71 4 1201 1 907 244 123 7 1 105 6 20%
PT-56 0 1 7861579.609 396138.1283 3733 824 1834 23 7 21 50 3 822 1 627 169 85 5 1 80 5 21%
PT-57 0 1 7857196.716 397136.2279 3519 794 1697 21 6 21 47 3 797 0 606 162 81 5 1 68 4 22%
PT-58 0 1 7859362.654 397072.895 3630 845 1650 23 7 22 53 3 872 1 646 170 88 5 1 84 5 22%
PT-59 0 1 7859626.945 397185.894 338 54 191 4 2 1 4 1 53 0 39 11 6 1 0 23 3 15%
PT-60 0 1 7888465.334 407537.8659 1139 183 684 5 2 4 10 1 216 0 136 41 18 1 0 19 2 16%
PT-61 0 1 7887899.458 406517.4299 332 62 177 3 1 2 4 0 65 0 45 13 6 0 0 12 1 18%

Verde AgriTech Granted Patent for Advanced Fertilizer Production Technology Combining Glauconitic Siltstone and Beneficial Microorganisms

Singapore, September 16, 2025 – Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) (“Verde” or the “Company”), a specialty multi-nutrient potassium fertilizer innovator offering tailored solutions to support sustainable farming practices, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Verde Fertilizantes LTDA has been granted a Brazilian patent (No. BR 10 2021 015788 7 – PROCESSO DE PRODUÇÃO DE FERTILIZANTE MINERAL EMPREGANDO INOCULAÇÃO COM ADITIVO BIOLÓGICO E PRODUTO FERTILIZANTE OBTIDO1) for its industrial process, which produces powdered, granulated, or microgranulated mineral fertilizers enriched with biological additives; in addition, the product produced from this process is also protected under this patent.

The patent, granted by Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) under the Ministry of Economy, covers a process that combines glauconitic siltstone – a sedimentary rock composed of silt-sized iron-potassium phyllosilicate minerals – with beneficial microorganisms, advancing sustainable fertilizer technology and strengthening Verde’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio.

“We are proud to announce this achievement,” stated Cristiano Veloso, CEO and Founder. “Fertilizers remain the most important technology for boosting agricultural productivity, and continuous innovation is essential to meeting farmers’ evolving needs. With growing demand for sustainable and biological solutions, this patent represents a breakthrough by applying diverse microorganisms with glauconitic siltstone to improve soil and plant health, enhance agricultural productivity, and reduce chemical inputs, all while being cost effective.”

The patented process enables the production of powdered, granulated, or microgranulated fertilizers by combining glauconitic siltstone with beneficial microorganisms through industrial spraying techniques. Unlike conventional fertilizer manufacturing, this innovation eliminates the drying stage, reducing production costs while preserving viability of beneficial microorganisms for up to 180 days. This allows the integration of a wide range of bacteria and fungi enhancing sustainable agriculture practices through:

  • nitrogen fixation – process by which certain microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into forms usable by plants;
  • phosphate solubilization – the conversion of insoluble forms of phosphorus into soluble forms that plants can absorb;
  • biocontrol – the use of living organisms to suppress pests, weeds, or plant diseases; and
  • growth promotion, creating a differentiated offering for the global fertilizer market.

This patent positions Verde at the forefront of agricultural innovation and allows the company to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable agriculture solutions. Verde remains dedicated to delivering advanced fertilizer technologies that meet farmers’ needs while supporting long-term business growth.

The Company holds five patents in Brazil with INPI and has three patent applications pending.

About Verde AgriTech

Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty multi nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but also address global challenges such as food security and climate change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet. For more information on how we are leading the way towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation in Brazil, visit our website: https://verde.ag/en/home.

Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This information and these statements, referred to herein as “forward-looking statements” are made as of the date of this document. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the Company’s competitive position in Brazil and demand for potash; estimates of operating costs and total costs, net cash flow, net present value and economic returns from an operating mine. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “plans”, “projects”, “estimates”, “envisages”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives” or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on Verde’s or its consultants’ current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them.  By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as a number of important factors could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and estimates expressed above do not occur as forecast, but specifically include, without limitation: risks related to the court approval process for the debt restructuring; risks relating to variations in the mineral content within the material identified as Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves from that predicted; variations in rates of recovery and extraction; the geotechnical characteristics of the rock mined or through which infrastructure is built differing from that predicted, the quantity of water that will need to be diverted or treated during mining operations being different from what is expected to be encountered during mining operations or post-closure, or the rate of flow of the water being different; developments in world metals markets; risks relating to fluctuations in the Brazilian Real relative to the Canadian dollar; increases in the estimated capital and operating costs or unanticipated costs; difficulties attracting the necessary workforce; increases in financing costs or adverse changes to the terms of available financing, if any; tax rates or royalties being greater than assumed; changes in development or mining plans due to changes in logistical, technical, or other factors; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; risks relating to receipt of regulatory approvals; delays in stakeholder negotiations; changes in regulations applying to the development, operation, and closure of mining operations from what currently exists; the effects of competition in the markets in which Verde operates; operational and infrastructure risks; changes to the potential benefits, applications, and commercial impact of the Company’s patented products and production process, and risks relating to patent protection and enforcement, regulatory approvals; and the additional risks described in Verde’s Annual Information Form filed with SEDAR+ in Canada (available at www.sedarplus.com) for the year ended December 31, 2024. Verde cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to Verde, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Verde does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Verde or on our behalf, except as required by law.

For additional information please contact:

Cristiano Veloso, Chief Executive Officer and Founder

Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email: investor@verde.ag

www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag

  1. PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MINERAL FERTILIZER EMPLOYING INOCULATION WITH BIOLOGICAL ADDITIVE AND OBTAINED FERTILIZER PRODUCT