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UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished May 23, 2026

The Mosaic Company Plans to Lay Off Over 1,200 Employees in Araxá

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~8.5%
PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed
1,200 OF 14,049 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Araxá, Brazil.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Mosaic Company is set to close its operations in Araxá, Brazil, which could lead to over 1,200 layoffs in the city. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to sell assets and restructure its operations. The company has not provided a specific timeline for when these layoffs will take effect, but the announcement indicates significant workforce reductions are on the horizon. The closure reflects ongoing challenges within the fertilizer industry, impacting local employment and the economy.

The Mosaic Company cut 1,200 jobs.

That is roughly 8.5% of the 14,049 people The Mosaic Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at The Mosaic Company since April 2026, affecting a combined 500 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Mosaic Company has announced planned job cuts affecting 1,200 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by The Mosaic Company.

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The Mosaic CompanyMOS
Basic Materials · 14,049 employees
2
EVENTS TRACKED
1,700
AFFECTED SINCE 2026
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CREATED MAY 23, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 23, 2026