KEY TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Brazil Iron has completed a Feasibility Study based on the following project configuration.

7.5 mtpa

of green direct reduction grade pellet feed

7.1 mtpa

of green direct reduction pellets

5.0 mtpa

and hot briquetted iron (direct reduced briquetted iron)

The future of iron and steel

The key to decarbonizing steel production is the shift from coal-fired blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces (EAFs), powered by renewable electricity. With the right raw materials, this approach can achieve zero carbon emissions.

EAFs can only be fed with steel scrap and direct reduced iron (DRI). There are 337 mtpa of EAF capacity under development. Deficits in steel scrap and DRI supply are approaching. By 2031, McKinsey Co. estimates the DRI deficit to be 109 mtpa. To deliver the necessary steel sustainably, without emitting CO2 into the atmosphere, a substantial increase in sustainable DRI production is required.

Steel on the Brink: Europe’s Fight to Decarbonise and Survive

By Robert Davies (Updated Version – June 2025) Europe’s steel industry stands at a precipice, facing a perfect storm of mounting decarbonisation pressures, fierce global competition in green subsidies, and weak domestic demand. Industry forecasts warn that without urgent action, 60,000 direct jobs, and millions more across supply chains could vanish by 2030. The ramifications […]

Brazil Iron Featured in Special Edition of Mineral Magazine

Brazil Iron is proud to be featured in the latest special edition of Mineral magazine, which highlights the critical role of strategic minerals in global markets. The publication underscores the importance of Brazil’s mineral sector, with a strong focus on iron ore as the country’s leading mineral by production value. The article details Brazil Iron’s […]

CBPM and Brazil Iron Launch Master’s Program in Mining in Partnership with Imperial College London

The Companhia Baiana de Pesquisa Mineral (CBPM), in collaboration with Brazil Iron, Universidade Senai Cimatec, and the renowned Imperial College London, has announced the launch of a Master’s program in Mining. This initiative aims to enhance the qualifications of professionals in the mining sector in Bahia, providing access to top-tier technical and scientific knowledge. CBPM […]

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 of the German energy company 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 […]

Brazil Iron Highlights Bahia’s Strategic Role in Green Iron and Energy Transition at II CBPM Forum

Brazil Iron participated in the II CBPM Mining & Sustainability Forum, where industry leaders, government officials, and experts gathered to discuss the role of mining in the global energy transition. The event, organized by the Companhia Baiana de Pesquisa Mineral (CBPM), underscored the importance of sustainable mining practices and Bahia’s unique position in supplying critical […]

Brazil Iron Presents $5 Billion Green Iron Project to Industry Leaders in Bahia

Brazil Iron presented its groundbreaking green iron project at an event hosted by the Federation of Industries of the State of Bahia (FIEB), where industry leaders, government representatives, and key stakeholders gathered to discuss its impact on sustainable iron production and regional development. With an investment of $5 billion, the project is set to transform […]
Green iron ore beneficiation process with magnetic separation

Direct reduction grade green iron


Our world-class itabirite deposits will be beneficiated at the mine using magnetic separation and flotation powered by renewable electricity. The process will yield a 67.5% Fe concentrate suitable for direct reduction, a specification achieved by less than 3% of seaborne iron ore production worldwide.

Production of pellets and HBI will take place at the port complex, utilizing renewable electricity and advanced carbon capture and storage to achieve over 90% reduction in emissions from the outset, while studying the transition to green hydrogen to reach net-zero.

Feasibility study

Brazil Iron is currently completing a Feasibility Study based on the following project configuration: 8 mtpa green direct reduction pellet feed, 7 mtpa green.

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CO2 emissions

Our goal is to be a global leader in decarbonizing the steel industry and to be uniquely positioned to develop a net-zero CO2 operation, with all processes and logistics in place.

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Directors and Management

Directors and Management

Our team has extensive experience in the exploration, development, financing and mining of iron ore deposits worldwide.

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