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Capanema iron-ore project, Brazil – update

3rd December 2021

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Capanema iron-ore project.

Location
In the municipalities of Santa Bárbara, Ouro Preto and Itabirito, in Brazil.

Project Owner/s
Vale SA.

Project Description
The project consists of investments in the Capanema mine to reactivate the facilities and acquire new equipment, implement a long-distance belt conveyor and adaptations in the Timbopeba storage and loading yard.

The project will have a production capacity by natural moisture (without tailings generation) of 18-million tonnes a year. In the first few years, this will result in a net addition of 14-million tonnes a year of capacity to Vale, with expedition through the Timbopeba site.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Total investments are estimated at $495-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Startup is planned for the second half of 2023.

Latest Developments
The Capanema project has started the civil works in the primary crusher area.

The project is about 4% complete.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Vale SA, email Vale.RI@vale.com.

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