Timeline
Mineração Morro do Ipê Through the Years
Over the years, Mineração Morro do Ipê has remained committed to expanding its operations with innovation and environmental responsibility, always upholding strong ESG practices.
2016 October
Establishment of Mineração Morro do Ipê.
2017 May
Start of operations with iron ore processing at the Ipê Mine.
2017 July
First iron ore shipment from Ipê Mine exported via Porto Sudeste do Brasil.
2017 October
ISO 9001:2015 certification of Physical and Chemical laboratories.
2018 April
Start of filter press construction, replacing the need for tailings dams.
2019 May
Start of operations using tailings filtration.
2020 March
Environmental licensing of the Tico-Tico Project.
2020 September
Opening of Casa Ipê.
2021 January
Start of construction for the Tico-Tico Project.
2021 June
Launch of the SER Program (Sustainability, Balance, and Respect)
2021 April
Join the Conscious Capitalism Movement.
2022 February
Signing of Conduct Adjustment Agreements (TACs) for dam decharacterization and PAEBM improvements.
2022 May
Publication of Mineração Morro do Ipê’s Sustainable Development Policy.
2023 January
Publication of Mineração Morro do Ipê’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
2023 March
Pilot production of bricks using tailings.
2023 June
Installation of the Mass Alert System for dam safety.
2023 September
Operational License obtained for the Tico-Tico Mine.
2023 December
Join the UN Global Compact – Brazil Network.
2024 February
Publication of the Climate Change Policy.
2024 May
Launch of Mineração Morro do Ipê’s 1st Sustainability Report.
2024 May
ISO 37001 Certification.
2024 July
Start of decharacterization of the B2 Tico-Tico dam.
2024 July
Launch of the Ipê Volunteers Program.