Pedra de Ferro iron ore mine
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Report summary
Pedra de Ferro is a mine located close to the city of Caetite in Bahia state, Brazil. It is 100% owned and operated by Bahia Mineracao (Bamin), a wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary of ENRC (Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation).The mine commenced production in the first half of 2013, selling only into the domestic market. Pedra de Ferro is currently producing a mix of direct shipping ore (DSO) lump and fines, but will transition into a concentrate-only operation over the long term.In February 2018, Bamin, the government of Bahia state and three undisclosed Chinese companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by which the parties will start discussing the creation of a joint venture to finalise the construction of the East-West railway, build the Aritagua port and upgrade Pedra de Ferro's mine facilities.
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- Geology
- Reserves and resources
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- Operations
- Infrastructure
- Costs
- Sales contracts
- Economic assumptions
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