Asset Report
Santa Cruz (LHG) iron ore mine
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Report summary
Located near Corumbá in Brazil’s Mato Grosso do Sul state, the Santa Cruz mine is part of a strategically integrated mining complex operated by LHG. Formerly part of Vale’s Midwestern System prior to its acquisition in 2022, Santa Cruz is now the group’s largest operating iron ore mine. The assets in this region are recognized for their high-grade reserves and simplified processing, despite the challenges posed by long and complex river logistics. The Santa Cruz mine, previously referred to as Corumba in Wood Mackenzie’s reports, is forecast to produce 9 Mtpa in 2025. Since its acquisition from Vale, the site's expansion has gone beyond production, encompassing key sustainability initiatives. As a result, in 2023, the installation of a filtration facility eliminated the need for conventional tailings dams.
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Corumba Emission Intensity Quartile ranking – Total global production- Tonnes of oreDetail MapParticipation
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Marketable reserves (at 01/01/2025)ProductionProductionOperationsInfrastructureCash cost (US$/tonne)Cash costCapital costs (US$ million)Product quality
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