MBAC Fertilizer Corp. executes binding loan agreement with Banco Itaú BBA

TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2011 - MBAC Fertilizer Corp. (“MBAC“ or the “Company“) (TSX: MBC and OTCQX: MBCFF) is very pleased to announce that it has executed the loan agreement and other transaction documents in connection with the R$193.5 million (approximately $111 million) project financing on-lending facility provided by Itaú BBA S.A. with BNDES funds (the “Itaú BBA/BNDES Facility“) in connection with the Itafós Arraias SSP Project. The Itaú BBA/BNDES Facility together with R$11.5 million of financing already advanced under a machinery and equipment line of credit facility, brings the total approved and committed financing from Itaú BBA/BNDES to $205 million (approximately $117 million). Disbursements under the facility are expected to begin immediately upon the satisfaction of customary conditions of disbursement.

Antenor Silva, President and CEO of MBAC stated; “We are extremely pleased with BNDES and Itaú BBA's diligent efforts to formalize this agreement much sooner than the 60 days initially anticipated. Moreover, the availability of funds provides us with the ability to aggressively pursue schedule so that we can achieve commencement of production on a timely basis.“


About MBAC

MBAC is focused on becoming a significant integrated producer of phosphate and potash fertilizers in the Brazilian and Latin American markets. MBAC has an experienced team with over 150 years of combined experience in the business of fertilizer operations, management, marketing and finance within Brazil. In October 2008, MBAC acquired Itafós Mineração Ltda, which consisted of a phosphate mine, a mill and plant and related infrastructure, all located in central Brazil. MBAC's exploration portfolio includes a number of additional exciting phosphate and potash projects, which are also located in Brazil. The Santana Phosphate project is a high grade phosphate deposit located in close proximity to the largest fertilizer market of Mato Gross State and animal feed market of Pará State. The Company continues to search for additional fertilizer opportunities in the Brazilian and other Latin-American markets, where strong agricultural fundamentals and unique opportunities are expected to provide attractive growth opportunities in the near future. Further information on MBAC can be found on the Company's website at www.mbacfert.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.


Antenor Silva
President & Chief Executive Officer



FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements“ within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements related to the execution of the transaction documents relating to the Itaú BBA/BNDES Facility, the start up of production in early Q4 2012, and the Company's business strategy, objectives and goals. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as “plans“, “planning“, “planned“, “expects“ or “looking forward“, “does not expect“, “continues“, “scheduled“, “estimates“, “forecasts“, “intends“, “potential“, “anticipates“, “does not anticipate“, or “belief“, or describes a “goal“, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may“, “could“, “would“, “might“ or “will“ be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of factors and assumptions made by management and considered reasonable at the time such statements are made, and forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the success of the Company in securing additional fertilizer opportunities in the Brazilian and other Latin-American markets, where strong agricultural fundamentals and unique opportunities are expected to provide attractive growth opportunities in the near future as well as those factors disclosed in the Company's current Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis, as well as other public disclosure documents, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although MBAC has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. The forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purposes of assisting investors in understanding the Company's plan, objectives and goals and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.



For further information about MBAC:

Steve Burleton, Vice President, Corporate Development, at 416-367-2200, investor@mbacfert.com or visit our website at: www.mbacfert.com