Mato Grosso do Sul gains relevance in iron ore production in Brazil

Since 2022, when J&F S.A. took control of Mineração Corumbaense Reunida (MCR), the operation has entered a new cycle of expansion. In four years, production grew five times, from 2.5 million tons to 12 million tons per year. The advance is the result of an investment agenda that expanded operational capacity, modernized processes and strengthened the connection between production in Mato Grosso do Sul and national and international markets.

And this is just the beginning. The company is working to reach 25 million tons of annual production in the coming years, consolidating a large-scale operation and contributing to elevating Mato Grosso do Sul to an even greater position in the country's iron ore production.

With operations in the Urucum and Santa Cruz mines, Lhg Mining brings together almost 3,000 direct employees and operates a wide chain made up of suppliers, service providers and partners. The growth of activity thus goes beyond the limits of the mines and translates into employment, income, business and new opportunities for the region.

Another difference is the integration between mine and logistics. The ore produced in Corumbá is transported along the Paraguay River from the Gregório Curvo Port Terminal, connecting Mato Grosso do Sul to consumer markets and increasing the competitiveness of the State's mineral production.

With an iron content of 66%, the ore produced in the region is of high quality and serves international markets. The combination of the quality of the mineral resource, the strategic location and the expansion capacity creates conditions for Mato Grosso do Sul to increase its relevance in the global iron ore chain.