CBPM and Brazil Iron Strengthen Green Iron Innovation with RWE in Germany

On February 17, Companhia Baiana de Pesquisa Mineral (CBPM) and Brazil Iron visited the headquarters of German energy and engineering giant RWE to explore advanced solutions for sustainable mining and green iron production. RWE, a key partner of Brazil Iron, is providing engineering expertise to support the company’s transition to truckless mining systems powered entirely by renewable energy. The German company has successfully implemented this methodology in Europe’s largest open-pit mine, serving as a model for efficient and low-impact operations.

As part of their collaboration, Brazil Iron and RWE are also assessing the feasibility of producing green hydrogen as a reductant in the manufacturing of green iron. Brazil Iron aims to produce Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI)—a stable form of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)—which plays a crucial role in the decarbonization of the steel industry. By enabling the shift from coal-fired blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces (EAFs), this initiative supports the global drive toward a low-carbon future.

The delegation included CBPM President Henrique Carballal, Brazil Iron’s Vice President of Institutional Relations Emerson Souza, Special Projects Manager Chris Saxton, and RWE’s Director Arie Hertzier.

Carballal emphasized the importance of this strategic partnership:
“The collaboration between CBPM, Brazil Iron, and RWE represents a significant step forward for sustainable mining in Bahia. By aligning with cutting-edge environmental practices, we are not only reducing our footprint but also driving economic and social progress in the region.”

He further highlighted Bahia’s potential as a global leader in sustainable iron production:
“Brazil Iron’s green iron project has the power to position Bahia at the forefront of the global transition to low-carbon steelmaking. This initiative directly supports the commitments of our governor, Jerônimo Rodrigues, in shaping a greener and more sustainable future for our state.”

This visit underscores Brazil Iron’s commitment to pioneering innovative and environmentally responsible mining solutions, reinforcing Bahia’s role in the global green steel supply chain.

For more details, read the full article here: Ferro verde na Bahia: CBPM e Brazil Iron buscam inovação em visita à RWE na Alemanha