Vale starts commissioning Serra Sul +20 iron ore expansion project in Brazil
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Vale has commenced commissioning the Serra Sul +20 iron ore expansion project in Brazil, starting with its long-distance conveyor belt. This initiative aims to add 20 million metric tons of annual capacity to the S11D complex in Pará. The project supports Vale's goal to increase total iron ore output to approximately 360 million tons by 2030, alongside other expansions like Capanema and VGR1.
- Vale began commissioning the long-distance conveyor belt for the Serra Sul +20 iron ore expansion, starting the project’s start-up phase. * Serra Sul +20 targets 20 million metric tons per year of added capacity at the S11D complex in Pará, Brazil. * The Compact Ore Crusher project is scheduled to start up in 4Q26, also aimed at boosting S11D flexibility. * Vale expects Serra Sul +20, Capanema, and VGR1 to support its plan to lift iron ore output to about 360 million tons by 2030. * The project’s mining operating license was granted in September 2025. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Vale SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here