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Uralkali has left the Belarusian Potash Company joint venture and plans to operate independently. The three former partners had together supplied about 43% of world potash.
Human rights groups have also protested against banks serving BPC, which they say is controlled by President Lukashenko.
Uralkali's exit breaks up a major potash export alliance and may increase competition for Belarusian supply, especially rail access to China. Price effects depend on how quickly Uralkali expands sales.
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