Brazilian mining news
Brazilian Nickel’s Piauí Nickel Metais achieves Nickel Mark sustainability award
Brazilian Nickel Ltd. has announced that Piauí Nickel Metals achieved the prestigious The Nickel Mark award in recognition of its unwavering commitment to responsible and sustainable practices across the nickel value chain.
GoldHaven mobilises exploration at Copeçal Gold Project
GoldHaven Resources Corp. has announced the mobilisation of efforts in Brazil for the upcoming exploration programme at the Copeçal Gold Project in Mato Grosso.
Gerdau’s Miguel Burnier iron ore mine completes IRMA audit
The Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) has released the audit report of Gerdau’s Miguel Burnier iron ore mine against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
Vale announces investments of R$70 billion in the Novo Carajás programme
Vale has announced investments of R$70 billion until 2030 in the Novo Carajás programme, at a ceremony with President Lula.
World Platinum Investment Council announces Bravo Mining Corp. as its first pre-production member
The new Bravo Mining Corp. membership broadens support for the implementation of the World Platinum Investment Council’s strategy to increase investment in platinum.
Vale and GreenIron to explore decarbonisation projects in Brazil and Sweden
Vale and GreenIron have signed an MOU to collaborate on key initiatives in Brazil and Sweden for the decarbonisation of the mining and metals supply chain.
Vale begins commissioning of Capanema project
Vale has started the commissioning of the Capanema Maximisation Project, located 80 km from Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Anglo American adds Serpentina premium iron ore resource at Minas-Rio
Anglo American has announced the completion of the transaction to combine the Serra da Serpentina high quality iron ore resource into its Minas-Rio operation in Brazil.
Continental expands manufacturing plant in Brazil
Continental has announced the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil to accommodate the production of heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belts.
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Marubeni to establish sales and services company in Brazil
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Marubeni Corporation have agreed to establish a sales and services company for mining machinery in Brazil.