{"id":93087,"date":"2025-02-24T21:29:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T00:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/murray.adv.br\/?p=93087"},"modified":"2025-02-24T21:29:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T00:29:56","slug":"anglo-sells-nickel-operation-in-brazil-to-mmg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/murray.adv.br\/en\/anglo-sells-nickel-operation-in-brazil-to-mmg\/","title":{"rendered":"Anglo sells nickel operation in Brazil to MMG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Company announced in May of last year that it would simplify its activities and focus on copper, iron ore, and fertilizers<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02\/19\/2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>The sale of Anglo American\u2019s nickel operations in Brazil to China\u2019s MMG, in a deal valued at up to $500 million, marks the British conglomerate\u2019s exit from this market in the country. This move reflects a strategic shift by major mining companies in response to global market oversupply and China\u2019s bet on the future of the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement, made on Tuesday (18th), involves two operational ferronickel assets in Goi\u00e1s, Barro Alto and Codemin (Niquel\u00e2ndia), as well as two potential future development projects, Morro Sem Bon\u00e9 (Mato Grosso) and Jacar\u00e9 (Par\u00e1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amid the challenging conditions for nickel, Anglo American disclosed in May last year that it would streamline its operations to focus on copper, iron ore, and fertilizers, aiming to unlock value from its businesses. This reorganization followed the company\u2019s rejection of several acquisition offers from rival BHP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In September, the company\u2019s chief executive in Brazil, Ana Sanches, had already indicated that the assets would be presented to a range of companies globally. At the time, she also mentioned that the sales might include exploratory assets in other locations, depending on the progress of negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith Anglo American\u2019s global portfolio restructuring, the Minas-Rio System is becoming even more strategic,\u201d Ms. Sanches said in a statement on Tuesday. \u201cWe will continue to focus on sustainable development in Brazil, with medium and long-term investments in our premium iron ore business, and the potential to significantly increase our production, especially following the agreement signed with Vale to incorporate the mineral resources of Serra da Serpentina.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nickel producers have faced challenges in maintaining profitability due to price volatility and increased competition from Indonesia\u2019s oversupply, where Chinese miners operate at lower costs. Since 2022, the market has been disrupted by a steep drop in prices and the rapid expansion of miners in Indonesia, significantly reshaping the competitive landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Kwasi Ampofo, head of metals and mining at BloombergNEF, price is the primary determinant for capital investments in mining. According to him, divestment is likely to continue unless there is a price recovery, which would depend on significant production cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several companies are reevaluating their positions in the nickel market. Recently, Vale announced that its subsidiary Vale Base Metals has initiated a strategic review to \u201cexplore and evaluate a range of alternatives, including the potential sale, of its mining and exploration assets in Thompson, Manitoba,\u201d in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rafael Marchi, managing partner of A&amp;M Infra de Minera\u00e7\u00e3o, points out that in recent years, the price of nickel has dropped by 30%, impacted by global oversupply and decreased demand. This scenario may influence strategic decisions by companies, such as the potential sale of less profitable assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reorganization of nickel assets reflects changes in the global metals market and the geopolitical competition for essential resources for energy transition. The acquisition of the assets by MMG Limited, a company with significant Chinese involvement, underscores Beijing\u2019s strategy to secure control over essential mineral resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China has been directing substantial investments to Indonesia, a country that has become central to global nickel production. In addition to direct acquisitions, Asia\u2019s largest economy has forged strategic partnerships with Brazilian companies. Vale, for instance, has established agreements with China Baowu Steel Group and Shandong Xinhai Technology to develop nickel production projects in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a8*By\u00a0Robson Rodrigues\u00a0e\u00a0Stella Fontes\u00a0\u2014 S\u00e3o Paulo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: Valor International<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/valorinternational.globo.com\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company announced in May of last year that it would simplify its activities and focus on copper, iron ore, and fertilizers 02\/19\/2025 The sale of Anglo American\u2019s nickel operations in Brazil to China\u2019s MMG, in a deal valued at up to $500 million, marks the British conglomerate\u2019s exit from this market in the country. 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