Vale, a Brazilian mining company that claims access to the vast iron ore reserves in northern Brazil, could increase its annual production capacity by 50 million tons of iron ore by 2026, which is currently projected at 330-345 million tons. a recent interview with Gustavo Pimenta, CEO of the company.
Additional production volumes may result from the development of the Serra Sul "C" deposit, known as S11C, in the northern Brazilian state of Para, although new development will require changes to existing legislation allowing access to certain geological formations.
Vale already operates the S11D field, which produces 86 million tons of oil per year. The total reserves of the S11D and S11C deposits are estimated at 3.61 billion tons with an average iron content of 65.3%..
Currently, Brazilian legislation regulates the extraction of minerals directly near natural caves that affect the activities of mining companies. Federal decrees classify caves according to their ecological significance. These rules have been recently updated, but they face legal challenges and even suspension by the Brazilian Supreme Court.
Pimenta also said that the authorities plan to make further changes to the legislation.
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