Samarco and Casa dos Ventos sign partnership for self-production of wind energy

Agreement provides for the mining company's equity stake in the Serra do Tigre Wind Complex and the supply of 45 average MW of renewable energy starting in 2027

Samarco and Casa dos Ventos have formalized a long-term strategic agreement to strengthen the mining company's energy efficiency through renewable sources. The agreement provides for Samarco's equity stake in the Serra do Tigre Wind Complex, located between Rio Grande do Norte and Paraíba, reinforcing the company's strategy as a self-producer of clean, renewable energy and advancing its decarbonization process.

The transaction was approved by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) this Monday (June 1), and both parties will proceed with the procedures to implement the agreement. The initiative will enable the delivery of 45 average MW of clean energy starting in 2027.

Samarco currently operates with 100% electricity from renewable sources and has a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2032 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. 

"This self-production model contributes to expanding the predictability of energy costs and reinforces our sustainability strategy and our search for operational and financial efficiency through the use of renewable sources," says Gustavo Selayzim, Chief Financial, Strategy and Procurement Officer at Samarco.

“This agreement contributes to Samarco's decarbonization journey and the trend in Brazilian mining to adopt sustainable energy solutions. By structuring long-term partnerships through self-production, we deliver not only renewable energy, but also security of supply with competitiveness and financial predictability,” says Lucas Araripe, Executive Director at Casa dos Ventos.

About Samarco:

Samarco is a Brazilian mining company, controlled in equal shares by BHP and Vale, founded in 1977. Its main product is iron ore pellets — a strategic input for the global steel industry, which increases furnace efficiency and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the global decarbonization process. The company is the third-largest exporter in the transoceanic pellet market.

About Casa dos Ventos:

Casa dos Ventos is a key player in Brazil's energy transformation, active in the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects. With 6.4 GW of projects in operation and under construction, the company is the largest wind and solar energy generator in the country. Associated with TotalEnergies, it combines high investment capacity and global credibility to lead the decarbonization of the economy, transforming the supply of clean energy into a strategic platform for competitiveness and financial value for customers.

A benchmark in innovation and ESG practices, it is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and operates aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Going beyond energy generation, Casa dos Ventos delivers integrated solutions that include self-production models, management of I-RECs and carbon credits, preserving biomes and driving social development around its assets. Its premise is the use of technical knowledge to consolidate the competitiveness-sustainability nexus as a driver of the national economy.

Discover Samarco's official channels:

www.samarco.com.br
https://www.linkedin.com/company/samarco
https://www.instagram.com/samarco.mineracao/

Discover Casa dos Ventos' official channels:

www.linkedin.com/company/casa-dos-ventos-energias-renov-veis/
www.instagram.com/casadosventos/

Press information:

Samarco: imprensa@samarco.com

GBR Comunicação: casadosventos@gbr.com.br