Investments in mining activities increase in Brazil

Thursday, 09 February 2023 00:28:34 (GMT+3)   |   Sao Paulo

The Brazilian mining institute IBRAM informed that mining activities will receive $50 billion in investments until 2027, $10 billion more than the previous estimates.

Iron ore mining will receive the largest share of the investments, $17 billion, representing a $3.3 billion increase from the previous estimates.

According to IBRAM, the second larger volume of investments is destined to environmental issues, $6.56 billion, including the safety of rejects dams and sustainability projects, $2.32 billion more than the estimates until 2026, while $4.45 billion will be invested in logistics projects related to the mining activities.

Investments in other minerals linked to the steel production include nickel ($1.46 billion), manganese ($225 million) and zinc ($113 million).

LuizCompagnoni
Luiz Compagnoni
Editor

I am a retired mechanical engineer, covering the steel industry in Latin America, from iron ore to finished products, over the last 20 years.

Similar articles

Brazilian high-grade iron ore prices slip though outlook remains bullish

Usiminas reduces iron ore production in Brazil on higher sea freight costs

CSN chief executive steps aside and appoints former Vale CEO to role

Brazilian high-grade iron ore prices broadly stable amid doubts over Chinese demand

Q2 net loss reduced at Brazil's Samarco; Phase 3 project on course

Vale net profit declines 34 percent in Q2 2026 versus year earlier

Brazil welcomes US decision to exempt pig iron from higher import tariffs

MRS approves new 15-year iron ore transport agreement with Vale

Cadence Minerals’ Azteca plant refurbishment ahead of schedule

Sindifer president remains optimistic Brazil can avoid new US pig iron tariffs