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Resumption of the Samarco Plant in Anchieta comes with an early reopening and the creation of 3 thousand job vacancies in Espírito Santo.
Samarco is about to mark a new chapter in its trajectory with the reopening of its second pelletizing unit in Anchieta, Espírito Santo. Although the return of Samarco plant was initially expected for the beginning of 2025, the operation could begin as early as September or October 2024. This reopening is a significant milestone for the local economy, promising to generate up to 3 thousand new jobs, including 600 direct positions already in the development phase. hiring. This initiative not only reinforces Samarco's commitment to economic recovery, but also promises a positive impact on the lives of many people and surrounding communities.
Economic impact of the resumption of the Samarco plant
Each Samarco plant that returns to operation has a significant impact on economy of the Holy Spirit.
According to Durval Vieira de Freitas, consultant and CEO of DVF Consultoria, each unit represents around 1,6% of the State's GDP.
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“Each plant buys around R$600 million to R$800 million per year,” explained Freitas. The economic impact is evident, especially considering that Samarco's four plants in Anchieta were inactive between 2015 and 2020 due to the collapse of the dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais.
Samarco began resuming operations in December 2020, operating at 26% of its capacity.
Since then, the company has gradually expanded its production, using new technologies and a dry filtration system, without disposing of tailings in dams. Currently, the company operates at 30% of total capacity.
Expansion and investments
With the reopening of the second plant, Samarco plans to reach 60% of its production capacity.
This advancement is an important step in the company's business plan, which aims to reach 100% capacity by 2028.
To achieve this goal, Samarco is investing R$1,6 billion, which will allow it to increase production to approximately 15 million tons per year.
Sérgio Mileipe, Operations Director at Samarco, highlighted the importance of this gradual growth.
“We are continuing with the gradual resumption in accordance with our business plan and commitment to society. Returning to operating safely and conscientiously is a way of showing that we are converging efforts for the development of the State”, stated Mileipe.
Generation of job vacancies
Samarco's expansion will have a direct impact on job creation. Currently, the company has around 3.880 direct and contract employees in Espírito Santo.
With the resumption of the second plant and the expansion of operations, Samarco plans to create up to 3 new jobs, 600 of which will be direct.
Hiring has been ongoing since 2024, with priority given to former employees of the company.
The company is also focused on recruiting residents of neighboring communities and people from minority groups, such as women, people with disabilities, black people and LGBTI+. This approach aims to promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Training and inclusion programs at the Samarco plant
In addition to creating direct vacancies, Samarco is investing in training programs to prepare the local workforce.
One example is the ongoing training program in communities close to the company's operations, both in Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
To date, around 440 people have been trained, with a total investment of R$2,1 million.
The company is also investing in hiring interns and trainees as a way to strengthen the development of new talent and support professional training in the region.
The resumption of the Samarco plant represents an important advance for the economy of Espírito Santo and for the region's industrial sector.
With significant investments and the creation of thousands of new jobs, the company is contributing to the local economic recovery and offering new opportunities for the population.
