Lankem Ceylon Invests Rs. 3 Bn in Sri Lanka’s First SSP Fertiliser Factory 🌾

• Lankem Ceylon PLC has launched ‘Mada Raja,’ the nation’s first locally manufactured Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertiliser, via its subsidiary Lankem Minerals Ltd. • The project involves a Rs. 3 Billion investment in a state-of-the-art facility located in the Anuradhapura district, boasting an annual production capacity of 50,000 metric tons. • Strategic Economic Impact: Reduces import dependency by meeting up to 80% of Sri Lanka's annual SSP requirements. Utilizes domestic raw materials by sourcing 30,000 metric tons of Eppawala Rock Phosphate annually from Lanka Phosphate Ltd. Strengthens the national value chain and generates regional employment. • Sector Benefits: The fertiliser is critical for the paddy, tea, coconut, and oil crops sectors. In the tea industry, the added sulphur content is noted for enhancing leaf chemistry and cup quality. Provides a nutrient-dense alternative to Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) by including calcium and sulphur to address soil deficiency. • This initiative marks a major shift toward agricultural self-sufficiency and long-term soil health management for Sri Lanka.