Timeline

Mineração Morro do Ipê Through the Years

Over the years, Mineração Morro do Ipê has remained committed to expanding its operations with innovation and environmental responsibility, always upholding strong ESG practices.

2016 October

Establishment of Mineração Morro do Ipê.

2017 May

Start of operations with iron ore processing at the Ipê Mine.

2017 July

First iron ore shipment from Ipê Mine exported via Porto Sudeste do Brasil.

2017 October

ISO 9001:2015 certification of Physical and Chemical laboratories.

2018 April

Start of filter press construction, replacing the need for tailings dams.

2019 May

Start of operations using tailings filtration.

2020 March

Environmental licensing of the Tico-Tico Project.

2020 September

Opening of Casa Ipê.

2021 January

Start of construction for the Tico-Tico Project.

2021 June

Launch of the SER Program (Sustainability, Balance, and Respect)

2021 April

Join the Conscious Capitalism Movement.

2022 February

Signing of Conduct Adjustment Agreements (TACs) for dam decharacterization and PAEBM improvements.

2022 May

Publication of Mineração Morro do Ipê’s Sustainable Development Policy.

2023 January

Publication of Mineração Morro do Ipê’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

2023 March

Pilot production of bricks using tailings.

2023 June

Installation of the Mass Alert System for dam safety.

2023 September

Operational License obtained for the Tico-Tico Mine.

2023 December

Join the UN Global Compact – Brazil Network.

2024 February

Publication of the Climate Change Policy.

2024 May

Launch of Mineração Morro do Ipê’s 1st Sustainability Report.

2024 May

ISO 37001 Certification.

2024 July

Start of decharacterization of the B2 Tico-Tico dam.

2024 July

Launch of the Ipê Volunteers Program.