Commitment and Efficiency

Minasligas’ productive activities started on March 14, 1980 with the operation of a 15 MVA reduction furnace, whose production capacity was 35 tons/day or 12,000 tons/year of 75% Ferro Silicon.

After its first year of operation, an expansion project was developed and it included the installation of three new 15 MVA furnaces for the production of Ferro Silicon 75%, increasing the production capacity to 48,000 tons/year.
In 1988 Minasligas diversified its production to the product Silicon Metal with the construction of the fifth furnace with a capacity of 18,000 t/year. In 1996 the company continued to invest and doubled the production capacity of Silicon Metal with the installation of the sixth furnace.

In the 2000s, it implemented the project to modernize the furnace transformers, increasing the power from 15 MVA to 18.75 MVA, increasing the productive capacity of Ferro Silicon 75% to 60,000t/year and Silicon Metal to 20,000t/year.

In 2009, the construction of the seventh and eighth furnaces for the production of Silicon Metal started, and they went into operation in November and December 2011, respectively, totaling an installed capacity of 150 MVA. This allowed an annual production of 120 thousand tons of Ferro Silicon 75% or 80 thousand tons of Silicon Metal.

Productivity, operational efficiency, improvement of its processes and growth have always been associated with concern for the health and safety of its employees, according to the company’s mission. Minasligas is ISO9001 and OHSAS18001 certified to ensure these principles

The combination of important factors is the result of Minasligas’ success: the entrepreneurship and business management knowledge of its founders and successors, the technical quality of its teams, the professionalism and the passion of employees for what they do. All these factors maintain the essence and values of the company to better serve its customers every day.

A Family Made of Many Sources

Minasligas initial project originated on 01/01/1971, under the name Ferro Ligas do Norte de Minas Ltda./FERRONORTE, and it was registered at JUCEMG with headquarters in the municipality of Montes Claros. After changing the name, and the shareholding control and the original headquarters, the industrial project was approved by SUDENE in 1978, and the construction of the production unit in the industrial district of Pirapora/MG started.

From then on, our company took shape, diversified our products, and with each passing day, we gained more visibity in the international market.

Thus, thanks to our boldness, organization, dedication and persistence, today we offer our products to companies in various segments, inside and outside Brazil.

By anticipating trends and developing the look for the new, our leadership remains focused on building a future based on pioneering spirit, innovation and market vision.

Thus, Minasligas management always seeks to optimize its efficiency and performance indicators, continuously improving not only process control, but also customer service. All this without forgetting the relationship and teamwork; after all, it is by personal example that our leadership conveys confidence and motivates the team towards individual and global goals. Every day, we inspire, engage and develop people.

By anticipating trends and developing the look for the new, our leadership remains focused on building a future based on pioneering spirit, innovation and market vision.

Thus, Minasligas management always seeks to optimize its efficiency and performance indicators, continuously improving not only process control, but also customer service. All this without forgetting the relationship and teamwork; after all, it is by personal example that our leadership conveys confidence and motivates the team towards individual and global goals. Every day, we inspire, engage and develop people.