Through a chain that integrates mining and smelter, we provide essential products for the energy transition, for the development of a low carbon economy and for people’s lives
Whether in the countryside, in the city or on the move, the metals we produce are present in everyone’s daily lives.
Due to its versatility, zinc is a raw material widely used in the galvanizing process for constructions. In such process, zinc covers steel or cast-iron parts in a protective layer with the purpose of preventing corrosion – making works and constructions more durable and, consequently, sustainable.
The use of galvanized steel in means of transport provides an anti-corrosive effect as it protects the strength and safety of steel in car bodywork and makes combustion more efficient, thus reducing CO2 emissions. Copper is a metal mainly used in electric car batteries.
Zinc is a fundamental material in the production of solar and wind power generation plates. For example, on metal roofs, zinc provides protection against oxidation and eliminates the risk of cracking or breakage – a much safer and more sustainable alternative.
Zinc is an essential micronutrient for human health and, therefore, linked to our food. The product is used in enriched fertilizers in agriculture, where it improves the absorption of water from the soil and contributes to stronger and healthier crops.
In addition to being vital for our biological functions, zinc is also essential for the production of hospital equipment as it has high anti-corrosion power and facilitates the cleaning of these materials.
Zinc and copper are widely used in electronic devices, such as notebook batteries, smartphones and mice – proving to be essential in our daily lives. Zamac is also an important material in the manufacture of connectors, lamp housings and LED luminaires. Moreover, several items of our daily life, such as refrigerators, microwaves and stoves, are coated with galvanized steel.
Nossos produtos fazem parte do dia a dia de todos. Seja no campo, na cidade, ou em movimento, os metais que produzimos estão presentes.
