Following the Fundão dam failure in 2015, Samarco has resumed its operations with a strong focus on safety and sustainability. A new filtration system was implemented, enabling the company to operate without the use of dams. 80% of the generated tailings are now dry stacked, with the rest deposited in a confined rocky pit.
The Germano dam pit decommissioning was completed and approved by the State Authority. Main dam decommissioning is advanced and on track for completion by FY29.
Samarco at a glance
Samarco is independently managed and has its own integrated logistics. This includes mines, concentrators, and pelletizing plants for the processing of iron ore, with pipelines that connect the two operating units and a port terminal for the export of production.Discover a new Samarco
The company resumed operations differently, using new technologies.
A new filtration system allows for the dry stacking of 80% of the generated tailings, with the rest deposited in a confined pit. Visit the website to find out more about Samarco's restart.
Reparation actions
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