Brazilian miner Vale has announced that it has started commissioning the Capanema maximization project which aims to add approximately 15 million mt of iron ore annually at the Mariana complex, in Minas Gerais state. This project is an important milestone towards achieving the iron ore production guidance of 340-360 million mt in 2026.
“We are resuming operations at the Capanema mine in a safer, more efficient and sustainable manner. Capanema will produce sinter feed with low cost and without generating waste. The mine will use autonomous trucks for greater safety and reducing carbon emissions from the operation,” Gustavo Pimenta, Vale’s CEO, stated.