Serra Sul +20 Mtpy project, Brazil – update
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Name of the Project
Serra Sul +20 Mtpy project.
Location
In the municipality of Canaã dos Carajás, Brazil.
Project Owner/s
Brazilian miner Vale.
Project Description
The Serra Sul 120 entails increasing the S11D mine-plant capacity by 20-million tonnes a year.
The project involves expanding the yearly capacity of the S11D mine-plant by 20 million tons through initiatives such as developing new mining areas, installing a new semimobile crusher, duplicating the existing long-distance conveyor belt, and implementing new processing lines at the plant.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$2.8-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Commissioning is expected to start in the second half of 2026.
Latest Developments
Vale has received an operating licence for activities pertaining to the project, which it expects to "significantly increase" its iron-ore production capacity once completed. The licence was issued by Brazilian environmental agency Ibama.
In a securities filing, the company has said that the project is in line with its planned schedule.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Vale, email imprensa@vale.com.
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