OREANDA-NEWS. June 14, 2011. OJSC Uralkali (“Uralkali”) notes recent press reports about a possible transaction with OJSC Belaruskali (“Belaruskali”) contemplating advance payment for future sales of potash by Belaruskali. Uralkali Group confirms that it is considering entering into a transaction with Belaruskali, pursuant to which Uralkali Group may advance up to USD 1 billion to Belaruskali to secure purchase of certain volume of potash. Belaruskali is a joint venture partner with Uralkali in connection with BPC, which serves as a joint sales and distribution platform for the potash products of both companies. The Uralkali Group has not yet entered into any binding agreement, and no assurance can be made that the transaction will be completed on these terms or at all.