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Project Citizenship Agents engage young people in initiatives around culture and political awareness

In Alumínio, São Roque, Mairinque and Araçariguama, young leaders are transforming their cities through innovative projects, initiatives and proposals. CBA – Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio – is initiating the third and final phase of the 2023 Project Citizenship Agents aimed at encouraging young people to participate in political education and the social development of […]

CBA holds Instructional Dam Workshop in Niquelândia

The event aimed to inform the population in the self-rescue zone on how to act preventively and reinforce information about dam safety. The workshop is a part of the Emergency Action Plan (PAE) of the Jacuba and Mosquito dams On May 31, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) held the 1st Instructional Dam Workshop in […]

30 Jun, 23

CBA conducts fourth Emergency Drill in as many years in Niquelândia

30 Jun, 23

Niquelândia (GO) advances in school learning with the support of PVE

21 Jun, 23

Wyda Aluminum Foils are the first to receive the low-carbon seal from CBA

20 Jun, 23

CBA CEO to represent SDG 13 in the UN Global Compact’s Leadership with Impact Program in Brazil

5 Jun, 23

CBA acquires Shuttlewagon Railcar Mover equipment, reducing carbon emissions in bauxite transportation by up to 30%

29 May, 23

CBA launches groundbreaking program to promote female entrepreneurship in Alumínio

25 May, 23

CBA’s environmental program steals the show at 25th edition of the Mining & Metals Industry Excellence Awards

17 May, 23

CBA develops project for the protection of children and adolescents in Alumínio/SP

15 May, 23

CBA bolsters its safety culture with Instructional Dam Workshop in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais

9 May, 23

CBA participates in the 12th SAE BRASIL Colloquium on Suspensions and Truck Trailers in Farroupilha

8 May, 23

CBA posts net profit of R$ 89 million in 1Q23

26 Apr, 23

CBA opens registrations for 2023 Apprentice Program

19 Apr, 23

CBA and UFV carry out water stewardship projects in the region

3 Apr, 23

CBA initiates a cycle of actions for the Environmental Education Refresher Training in the region

23 Mar, 23

CBA provides environmental education with the Ciranda Literária Project

13 Mar, 23

CBA assigned AA rating in MSCI’s ESG rating

27 Jan, 23

Partnership for Education Program assesses work in Zona da Mata Mineira

17 Jan, 23

Citizenship Agents Program runs major projects in Zona da Mata Mineira in 2022

13 Dec, 22

Viva Judo students win medals in regional and national competitions

13 Dec, 22

CBA among the top ten employers of SENAI graduates in Pernambuco

10 Dec, 22

Itapissuma Education Department receives nationwide PVE award

22 Nov, 22

The 100% Transparency Movement: a call for companies to undertake public commitments and targets against corruption

17 Nov, 22

Restoration studies conducted by CBA and UFV showcased at national conferences

16 Nov, 22

Restoring native forests yields biodiversity gains in zona da mata mineira

16 Nov, 22

CBA launches low-carbon aluminum label and a digital passport to make sustainable processes more transparent

10 Nov, 22

CBA invites farmers in four Brazilian states to register for second edition of reforestation program

9 Nov, 22

CBA enjoys a positive quarter with net income of R$ 100 million

7 Nov, 22

CBA runs emergency drill in Piraju Dam area

7 Nov, 22

CBA runs emergency drill in Ourinhos dam area

3 Nov, 22

CBA’s Environmental Education Program recognizes school projects in Zona da Mata Mineira

27 Oct, 22

CBA has invested close to R$ 50 million in its recently acquired Itapissuma mill

26 Oct, 22

CBA bolsters the safety culture in Zona da Mata with Emergency Dam Drills

25 Oct, 22

CBA obtains renewal of ASI Performance Standard V2 and V1 Custody Chain certifications for sustainable aluminum production

21 Oct, 22

CBA and UFV unveil initial findings of a groundbreaking study on water and soil in mining areas

12 Oct, 22

CBA joins the TNFD Forum to support nature-related financial reporting

7 Oct, 22

PVE helps Niquelândia (GO) achieve positive result in Ideb

7 Oct, 22

Rural community in Niquelândia participates in emergency dam drills

4 Oct, 22

CBA’s Environmental Education Program recognizes school projects in Poços de Caldas and surrounding areas

14 Sep, 22

Viva Judo project aids the development of children and adolescents in Divinolândia

8 Sep, 22

CBA increase its primary aluminum production capacity by 25 thousand metric tons by restarting Smelter 3

1 Sep, 22

CBA has already welcomed over 10,500 visitors in Poços de Caldas

1 Sep, 22

CBA holds meeting with commission that will monitor emergency dam drills

1 Sep, 22

CBA and Instituto Votorantim sponsor the project Sport + Education in Niquelândia (GO)

1 Sep, 22

ReDes Program drives production of manioc in North Goiás state

1 Sep, 22

The Partnership to Value Education embarks upon a new cycle in Niquelândia (GO)

1 Sep, 22

Initiative sponsored by CBA by way of the ReDes Program drives income generation in North Goiás

1 Sep, 22

CBA has already welcomed over 10,500 visitors in Poços de Caldas

31 Aug, 22

CBA and Reservas Votorantim will issue the first carbon credits from Cerrado Biome in Latin America

29 Aug, 22

CBA and SENAI in Paulista are accepting enrollments for free courses aimed at women

19 Aug, 22

Viva Judo project aids the development of children and adolescents in Divinolândia

12 Aug, 22

The Citizenship Agents Project [Projeto Agentes da Cidadania] is starting up in the “Zona da Mata” region in Minas Gerais

10 Aug, 22

CBA participated in a TV Integração broadcast about planting tall saplings to reforest the “Zona da Mata”

1 Aug, 22

Planting tall saplings in reforestation areas foster increased biodiversity in the “Zona da Mata” in Minas Gerais

1 Aug, 22

CBA joins the UN’s Leadership with ImPact Program in Brazil

21 Jul, 22

CBA launches campaign to bolster ESG strategy and attract new investors

5 Jul, 22

The Partnership to Value Education (PVE) goes on in Muriaé and São Sebastião da Vargem Alegre

5 Jul, 22

The Partnership to Value Education (PVE) in Divinolândia is back!

5 Jul, 22

The Partnership to Value Education (PVE) goes on in Muriaé and São Sebastião da Vargem Alegre

4 Jul, 22

CBA opens registration for its 2022 Internship Program

23 Jun, 22

CBA’s Reflora Project starts planting saplings in rural properties in the “Zona da Mata” region in Minas Gerais

23 Jun, 22

CBA studies to monitor the fauna help environmental conservation in the “Zona da Mata”

6 Jun, 22

CBA Innovation is awarded the Excellence in the Mining/Metallurgy Industry Award

1 Jun, 22

CBA is present at the 10th Gastronomia na Serra [Gastronomy in the Highlands] Event

12 May, 22

Aluminum foil for lithium-ion batteries to be manufactured in Brazil

10 May, 22

CBA celebrates the results of an income generation program with seamstresses in Miraí

6 May, 22

CBA estimates return of R$ 1.5 million on Digital Twin

26 Apr, 22

CBA invests in virtual reality to enhance maintenance training

26 Mar, 22

CBA and SENAI-SP have opened registration for the second edition of the Open Innovation Program for startups

18 Mar, 22

CBA sustainable mining practices achieve international distinction

9 Feb, 22

CBA is selecting aluminum entrepreneurs and investing capital to drive its business

8 Feb, 22

CBA is launching its Primora line of aluminum frames to capture a larger share of the construction market

1 Feb, 22

CBA completes acquisition of 80% of Alux and expands recycled-aluminum production capacity

24 Jan, 22

ASI certifies CBA Itapissuma mill for sustainability

24 Jan, 22

CBA opens registration for its 2022 Internship Program

24 Jan, 22

Brazil regulator approves Alux do Brasil acquisition by CBA

12 Apr, 21

New study measures carbon storage in Brazil’s Cerrado and impact on climate

6 Apr, 21

Barro Alto and Niquelândia to participate in 2021 edition of Partnership for Education program

6 Apr, 21

Divinolândia to participate in 2021 edition of Partnership for Education

6 Apr, 21

Muriaé and São Sebastião da Vargem Alegre to participate in 2021 edition of Partnership for Education

5 Apr, 21

Cerrado in equilibrium: Reserve in Goiás adopts agroforestry system to protect the biome

10 Mar, 21

CBA and Senai capacitate women for the metal and mining sectors

5 Mar, 21

CBA is carrying out study on planting native species to enhance biodiversity in Zona da Mata

5 Mar, 21

Women in science: working to protect the Cerrado Savannah

4 Jan, 21

Education in São Sebastião da Vargem Alegre receives national award

1 Jan, 21

Fauna as a bioindicator of environmental quality

12 Apr, 20

New species of cerrado plant is discovered in private reserve in Goiás

26 Aug, 19

CBA agrees to acquire Arconic’s operations in Itapissuma, Pernambuco State, Brazil

20 Feb, 18

Environmental Experience Center resumes activities on February 24

23 Jan, 18

Internet of Things helps to reduce water consumption and save almost 1 million reais per year

Media contacts

São Paulo (SP)

Institutional matters and issues concerning the
São Miguel Paulista and Metalex units.

AGÊNCIA FATO RELEVANTE – ATENDIMENTO NACIONAL
Giulia Castro - [email protected] / +55 (11) 97575-0225
Cleide Rodriguez - [email protected] / +55 (11) 9.9935-0102
Fernando Rubino - [email protected] / +55 (11) 98268-2838
Lucíola Correa - [email protected] / +55 (62) 98135-2086

Alumínio (SP)

Matters relating to the activities of the
unidade Alumínio

AGÊNCIA FATO RELEVANTE – ATENDIMENTO NACIONAL
Giulia Castro - [email protected] / +55 (11) 97575-0225
Cleide Rodriguez - [email protected] / +55 (11) 9.9935-0102
Fernando Rubino - [email protected] / +55 (11) 98268-2838
Lucíola Correa - [email protected] / +55 (62) 98135-2086

Goiás (GO)

Matters relating to the activities of the
Niquelândia unit
Oficina de Comunicação
Tel: + 55 62 3225-4899 / 55 62 98176-0297

Press relations officers:
Sirlene Milhomem – [email protected]
Rosana Terra – [email protected] / +55 (62) 98207-5297

Minas Gerais (MG)

Matters related to mining activities

Tel: + 55 31 3326-2400 / 55 31 98417-3130

Press relations officers:
José Guilherme – [email protected]
Josiane Souza – [email protected]

Pará (PA)

Matters related to our operations at
the Rondon Bauxite Project (PA)
Tel: +55 91 8896-7215

Press relations officers:
Bruna Brabo - [email protected]

São Paulo (SP)

Alumínio (SP)

Goiás (GO)

Minas Gerais (MG)

Matters related to mining activities

Tel: + 55 31 3326-2400 / 55 31 98417-3130

Press relations officers:
José Guilherme – [email protected]
Josiane Souza – [email protected]

Pará (PA)

Matters related to our operations at
the Rondon Bauxite Project (PA)
Tel: +55 91 8896-7215

Press relations officers:
Bruna Brabo - [email protected]

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Conecta CBA

Check out our podcast series

Episode 1 – Metalex, recycling and sustainability

In the opening episode of Conecta CBA, we describe some of our innovations at Metalex, a CBA company dedicated to recycling and processing aluminum.

Guests: Sonia Consiglio Favaretto, a member of the board of directors and a sustainability expert, an SDG Pioneer recognized by the UN Global Compact, a member of CBA’s Sustainability Committee, and a columnist with Valor Investe; and Rogério Minatel, general manager at Metalex.

Episode 2 – Building and construction

What are the trends in building and construction? And what are the emerging challenges in do-it-yourself construction and urban planning? How can we make more sustainable buildings? In this episode, our guests answer these and other questions, and show how aluminum is synonymous with strength and durability.

Convidados Valter Caldana, architect, urban planner and professor; and Jorge Wagner Aldegheri, Strategic Accounts Manager, CBA.

Episode 3 – Partnerships and sustainable initiatives

MOR, a CBA customer, is our guest in this episode to share a little about the growth of the business. With more than 50 years of history behind it, MOR produces home & garden, camping and recreational products that are sold across Brazil and around the world. Learn more about MOR’s strategy for growth with a minimal environmental footprint.

Guests: Michelli Andrade, Procurement Manager, MOR; and Elcio Oliveira, Sales Manager, CBA.

Episode 4 – Transportation and mobility

What are the urban mobility challenges facing Brazil? This is the topic of this episode of Conecta CBA. Discover new strategies to achieve more economical and sustainable mobility, and learn about how the transportation industry has become the world’s largest consumer of aluminum.

Guests: Kaísa Couto Machado, Engineering Director, ABAL; and Luiz Fernando Sottano, Account Manager, CBA.

Episode 5 – Industry 4.0

Robots and artificial intelligence are no longer a thing of the future. Industry 4.0 is now being deployed in Brazil and at CBA. In this episode, you will learn about how our company is leveraging Industry 4.0 and how these solutions are empowering our employees, suppliers and customers.

Guests: Fábio Santos, Account Manager, OSIsoft; and Bruno Pereira Maciel, Process Consultant, CBA.

Episode 6 – 3D Printing

In an industry-first project in Brazil, CBA has developed an aluminum powder for use in 3D printing. Learn about the applications and benefits of this groundbreaking technology.

Guests: Henrique Rodrigues Oliveira, an additive manufacturing researcher at Instituto SENAI; and Nataly Yoshino, Market Development and Innovation Manager, CBA.

Episode 7 – Agile Methods

First introduced by tech firms and startups, agile methodologies are now being deployed widely in large corporations as a more efficient approach to product development. In this episode, you will learn the benefits of these practices and how to start applying them in your business.

Guests: Dalana de Matos, Head of Learning Experience, Agtech Garage; and André Cardoso, Market & Product Development and Innovation Consultant, CBA.

Annual reports

Sustainable development is our path to constant growth. Our sustainability initiatives are based on issues reflecting the greatest challenges for responsible progress.

Environmental Licensing

Following our principles of transparency and sustainable development, we present the EIA-RIMA reports of ongoing Environmental Licensing processes. In portuguese.

RIMA - Sustainable Bauxite Production in Zona da Mata

EIA - Sustainable Bauxite Production in Zona da Mata

EIA - Integrated Environmental Assessment Annex

Relatório PEA Poços de Caldas 2020

Relatório PEA Poços de Caldas 2021

Relatório PEA Zona da Mata 2020

Relatório PEA Zona da Mata 2021

Emergency Action Plan