Overview
| Stage | Production |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
|
| Mining Method |
|
| Mine Life | 2025 |
Manganese ore production decreased mainly due to the suspension of operations at the Azul
mine. The suspension will likely stand until December 2020. |
Source:
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| Company | Interest | Ownership |
|
Vale S.A.
|
100 %
|
Direct
|
Summary:
High- and medium-grade oxide-ores (24-46% manganese grade).
Summary:
Open-pit mining operations and on-site beneficiation plant.
Summary:
Crushing, scrubbing and classification steps, producing lumps and fines.
Manganese ore is transported by truck and EFC railroad to the Ponta da Madeira maritime terminal.
Recoveries & Grades:
| Commodity | Parameter | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|
Manganese
|
Recovery Rate, %
| ......  | ...... | 41.5 | 51.2 | 54 | 52.4 |
Production:
| Commodity | Units | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|
Manganese
|
Mt
| ......  | 1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
All production numbers are expressed as lump & fines.
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Reserves at December 31, 2019:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity | Grade |
|
Proven
|
9.1 Mt
|
Manganese
|
26.5 %
|
|
Probable
|
4 Mt
|
Manganese
|
27.5 %
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
13.1 Mt
|
Manganese
|
26.8 %
|
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