Allana Potash Corp. (TSX:AAA) ("Allana" or the "Company") is pleased to announce
that ICL, Allana's strategic investor, has joined Allana in its efforts to
support the development of fertilizer application in Ethiopia via a contribution
to the Agricultural Transformation Agency of Ethiopia. 


As part of ICL's sustained efforts to support the communities in which it
operates, and to encourage the proper application of fertilizers to enhance
agricultural yields, ICL entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with
Ethiopia's Agriculture Transformation Agency ("ATA"), an Ethiopian governmental
agency, to conduct 600 field trials and demonstrations in 30 Ethiopian
'woredas', or districts, for the purpose of determining optimal nutrient levels
for Ethiopia's agricultural areas. ICL will contribute $330,000 and ATA will
contribute $60,000 to the two-year governmental program which will also develop
an agricultural growth strategy for Ethiopia, engage in soil fertility mapping,
and sponsor the training of a post-graduate PhD students to develop expertise on
the benefits of potassium fertilizers for increased production of crops. 


Farhad Abasov, Allana's President and CEO commented, "Allana has contributed
approximately US$200,000 to the Ethiopian ATA since February 2013 and will
continue to contribute (in cash or potash volume equivalent once production
begins) to ensure the success of this very important program. In conjunction
with our partner, ICL, we plan to assist in the development and expansion of a
thriving fertilizer market in Ethiopia and in much of east Africa. We believe
that this region and the entire African continent represent immense market
potential for all nutrient consumption, especially potash. Agriculture is
Ethiopia's largest and most important sector with significant growth
opportunities. 16 million hectares of land are used for agricultural purposes in
the country. Our commitment to the development and expansion of the agriculture
sector and related agriculture businesses in Ethiopia is a fundamental
cornerstone of our operating philosophy as a future potash producer in the
country." 


Yoram Cohen, ICL's General Manager for Africa and a member of Allana's Board of
Directors added, "With these ATA initiatives in full swing over the course of
the next several months, Allana Potash and ICL will be able to supply potash for
Africa as well as provide value to our respective companies' shareholders as we
develop these new markets."


ICL is one of the world's largest producers of fertilizers and a leader in plant
nutrition technology and development. It is currently engaged in a large-scale
market development project in India in collaboration with the largest
fertilizers importer in the country. ICL's global marketing network possesses
extensive know-how in plant nutrition, and is supported by a team of agronomists
and several ICL R&D centers around the world. 


The primary objective of ICL's collaboration with Ethiopia's ATA is to map the
fertility levels of the country's agricultural land in order to recommend
appropriate fertilizer strategies, improve fertilizer use and to demonstrate to
Ethiopian farmers the benefits of potassium fertilizers for use on various crops
and soil types. It is also designed to bolster Ethiopia's agricultural research
capabilities in the area of soil fertility and nutrient management, as well as
to establish government-approved fertilizers and fertilizers facilities. 


The sustainability of agricultural systems depends, in large part, on balanced
fertilization to improve soil fertility for secure and sustainable food
production. Potassium fertilizers play a crucial role in improving the quality
and yield of crops and thus contribute to improving the welfare of farming
communities. 


As a global producer of potash, phosphates and other specialty minerals that
fulfill humanity's essential needs in agriculture, food and engineered
materials, ICL intends to extend this project to other African countries and is
currently in discussions with similar organizations in Kenya and Tanzania. 


About ICL 

ICL is a global manufacturer of products based on unique minerals that fulfill
humanity's essential needs, primarily in three markets: agriculture, food and
engineered materials. The agricultural products that ICL produce help to feed
the world's growing population. The potash and phosphates that it mines and
manufactures are used as ingredients in fertilizers and serve as an essential
component in the pharmaceutical and food additives industries. The food
additives that we produce enable people to have greater access to more varied
and higher quality food; ICL's water treatment products supply clean water to
millions of people as well as industry around the world; and other substances,
based on bromine and phosphates help to create energy that is more efficient and
environmentally friendly, prevent the spread of forest fires and allow the safe
and widespread use of a variety of products and materials. ICL benefits from a
broad presence throughout the world and proximity to large markets, including in
developing regions. ICL operates within a strategic framework of sustainability
that includes a commitment to the environment, support of communities in which
ICL's manufacturing operations are located and where its employees live, and a
commitment to all its employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.


ICL is a public company whose shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
(TASE:ICL). The company employs around 12,000 people worldwide, and its sales in
2013 totaled $6.3 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at
www.icl-group.com.


About Allana Potash Corp. 

Allana is a publicly traded corporation with a focus on the acquisition and
development of potash assets internationally with its major focus on a
previously explored potash property in Ethiopia. Allana has secured financial
support from three significant strategic investors: ICL, one of the world's
largest potash producers, IFC, a member of World Bank Group, and LMM, a member
of Liberty Mutual Group. Allana has estimated measured and indicated Sylvinite
mineral resources of 327.4 million tonnes of 28.3% KCl; and an estimated
inferred Sylvinite mineral resource of 90.8 million tonnes grading 27.8% KCl, In
addition, the Project hosts estimated measured and indicated Kainitite mineral
resources of 1,150.5 million tonnes at 19.4% KCl, an estimated inferred
Kainitite mineral resource of 481.8 million tonnes of 19.8%KCl; estimated
measured and indicated Upper Carnallitite mineral resources of 411.3 million
tonnes grading 17.3% KCl, estimated inferred Upper Carnallitite mineral
resources of 175.5 million tonnes of 16.5% KCl; estimated measured and indicated
Lower Carnallitite mineral resources of 557.2 million tonnes of 9.2%KCl, and
estimated inferred Lower Carnallitite mineral resources of 369.3 million tonnes
grading 7.7% KCl. The foregoing mineral resource estimates are as at April 17,
2013. For more information with respect to the data verification procedures
undertaken and the key assumptions, parameters and risks associated with the
foregoing estimates, refer to Allana's Technical Report entitled "Resource
Update for the Danakhil Potash Deposit, Danakhil Depression, Afar State,
Ethiopia" dated effective April 17, 2013 filed under the Company's SEDAR profile
at www.sedar.com on August 7, 2013.Allana has approximately 325 million common
shares outstanding. Allana trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
"AAA". For more information, please visit the Company's website at
www.allanapotash.com.


Dr. Peter J. MacLean, Ph.D., P. Geo., Allana's Senior VP Exploration, is the
Company's designated Qualified Person and has reviewed and approved the
technical information presented in this release.


Forward-Looking Statement 

Except for statements of historical fact relating to the Company, certain
information contained herein constitutes "forward-looking information" under
Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects"
or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates",
"forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes",
or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions,
events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur"
or "be achieved". Statements with respect to mineral resource estimates,
production timelines adthe effect and timing of the fertilizer program and
blending plant construction are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on the opinions, assumptions estimates of management as of
the date such statements are made and they are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level
of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or
forward-looking information. Such risks include the uncertainty with respect to
the shareholder approval of the Second Tranche not being obtained, the fact that
the expected benefits of the strategic alliance may not materialize, the
inherent capital markets consequences of an equity controlling position,
regulatory risks and such other risks as discussed in the risk factors sections
of our latest annual information form, our technical reports and other
continuous disclosure documents filed from time to time at www.sedar.com.
Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other
factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as
actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated
in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking
information that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with
applicable securities laws.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Allana Potash Corp.
Richard Kelertas
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
514 717 6256
rkelertas@allanapotash.com
www.allanapotash.com