Millennial Potash Corp. (MLP.v MLPNF) Raises Stake to 80% at Banio Potash Project in Gabon, With Path to Full Ownership Tied to DFS Completion by End of 2026
Posted on behalf of Millennial Potash Corp. - Millennial Potash Corp. (Ticker: MLP.v or MLPNF for US investors) recently increased its ownership in Equatorial Potash to 80% following a milestone payment to the vendors of the Banio Potash Project in Gabon.
Equatorial Potash, through its subsidiary Mayumba Potasse, maintains full ownership of the Banio Project.
Updated Resource and Milestone Trigger
The latest ownership increase follows the filing of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate technical report for Banio dated December 29, 2025. The report outlines:
- Measured Resources: 648.2M tonnes grading 15.7% KCl
- Indicated Resources: 1.8B tonnes grading 15.6% KCl
- Inferred Resources: 3.56B tonnes grading 15.6% KCl
Path to 100% Ownership
With its interest now at 80%, Millennial retains the option to acquire the remaining 20% of Equatorial Potash. This is contingent on completing a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and issuing additional cash and share payments upon its filing.
The DFS and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) workstreams are currently underway, with completion targeted by the end of 2026.
Upon finalizing the DFS and satisfying remaining payment obligations, the Company expects to advance to full ownership of the project, supporting its planned Mining License application targeted for early 2027.
Project Overview and Market Context
Located along the southern coastline of Gabon, the Banio Project represents a large-scale potash development. The project benefits from planned, government-supported infrastructure, including a port and power facility, which positions it to potentially supply fertilizer to global markets through a solution-mining operation.
Rising global food demand, combined with a concentrated and limited potash supply base, continues to support the long-term strategic relevance of projects such as Banio.