Investor Presentaiton
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INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Over the years, Minasligas has been investing to remain among the main global competitors in its segment.
Our investments seek to modernize processes and facilities, using state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to
optimize our quality and productivity, always prioritizing operational efficiency, safety and sustainability.
INVESTMENT IN THE FOREST AREA
Having sustainability as one of our strategic
objectives, Minasligas maintains a permanent
investment program in planting and maintaining
forest massifs for its own supply of charcoal and
firewood. This gives us a competitive advantage in
the market, as our carbon footprint is reduced
compared to our competitors.
Each year we improve the quality of our
reforestation projects in the north of Minas
Gerais, using mechanized techniques
for planting and harvesting, with better yields and
high productivity rates, in addition to the
continuous use of actions for environmental
preservation.
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The mechanization and modernization
bioreducer (charcoal) production, aiming to
improve the efficiency and safety of the process,
were possible with the construction of high-
productivity rectangular furnaces, equipped with
monitoring systems for the carbonization process
in the Carbonization Plants (PLC).
Expansion and modernization of
Carbonization Plants (PLC);
INVESTMENTS IN FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Minasligas continuously invests in its factory, from the modernization of laboratory equipment, machinery
and industrial equipment, to the increase in power of the furnace transformers, in addition to the
implementation of the furnace dedusting and Microsilica densification systems.
R$ 37
million in 2021
Investments in Eucalyptus Forests;
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R$ 20
million in 2021
Completion of the atmospheric emissions
control project, comprising the dedusting
system for the electric furnaces used to
produce ferro silicon and the microsilica
treatment system collected in bag filters,
enabling the correct commercial disposal of
this material.
Installation of a modern access and weighing
system, which optimizes weighing and control
procedures for our products, inputs and raw
materials.
Installation of a new Ferro Silicon Crushing
Dedusting System.
Installation of the thermal shield system in all
furnaces in the company's production sector,
at the level of the load chopping operation.
In addition, equipment, machines and vehicles were replaced and important physical spaces to provide the
best working conditions for our employees were renovated, such as the canteen, cafeteria, auditorium,
Gremil and other facilities.
Research & Development in the forest area
Minasligas invests in research and development
to improve its production processes in its forestry
activities, aiming at increasing productivity and
adapting clonal material to the conditions of each
region where the company's silviculture
operations are carried out.
One of the partners in this forest-based research
initiative is the Sociedade de Investigação
Florestal SIF, from the Federal University of
Viçosa. Together with (SIF/UFV), Minasligas
participates in a project composed of 15
companies from the planted forest sector, with
the objective of developing genotypes with
tolerance to water stress, which present
productivity similar to the materials currently
available on the market. For the purposes of study
and investigation, for more than four years
Minasligas has made available an area with a high
degree of water stress and semi-arid
characteristics, located in the municipalities of
Buritizeiro/MG and João Pinheiro/MG, for testing
this more tolerant genotype.
Higher volume of planting and
maintenance of forests.
The result of the research will enable the
development of new materials for planting in
regions of our country and generate opportunities
to increase the forestry base in line with our
sustainable development objectives.
As a member of the Associação Brasileira dos
Produtores de Ferroligas e de Silício Metálico
(ABRAFE), Minasligas also participates in GT
Ferroligas (ABRAFE/SIF), which brings together
specialists in the use of bioreducers for the
production of iron alloys and silicon metal, with
the aim of develop best practices and promote
the exchange of experiences and knowledge
between the productive sector and academia.
Besides, we rely on the continuous monitoring of
consultants specialized in continuous
improvements in forestry, in the cultural practices
of the forest massifs and in the carbonization
processes.
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