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Since 2019, the first open innovation hub in the mineral sector

We connect companies, startups, universities, and research centers to develop innovative solutions and transform mining.

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Leader in cultural transformation in mining

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Challenge Topic Associated company Program Startup
Reciclagem de materiais que não são mais utilizados nas plantas de mineração, capacitando a comunidade local a desenvolver sua própria oficina e, com isso, gerar renda para a comunidade. Social Development RHI Magnesita M-Start / Cycle 2
Remoção de Impurezas / Concentrado de Nióbio - CBMM Operational Efficiency M-Start / Cycle 2
Um sistema onde haja a medição em tempo real dos filtros instalados pela cidade e que permita aos moradores verificarem a quantidade de emissões, sem que seja necessária a paralização de atividades de um setor interno da empresa. Social Development RHI Magnesita M-Start / Cycle 2
Encontrar alguma utilidade economicamente viável para os ultrafinos (lama), que não seja a produção de tijolos. Waste and Reject Management ArcelorMittal M-Start / Cycle 2
Aumento de eficiência energética de equipamentos de mina Alternative Energy Sources AngloGold Ashanti M-Start / Cycle 2 LogPyx
Desenvolvimento de soluções integradas e de baixo custo para identificação de blocos acima do top size de alimentação do britador dentro de escavadeiras e/ou caminhões basculantes Operational Efficiency Alcoa M-Start / Cycle 2
Desenvolvimento de tecnologias alternativas de realidade virtual para manutenção remotamente assistida Operational Efficiency Alcoa M-Start / Cycle 2
Desenvolvimento de soluções integradas para detecção de vida selvagem nos trilhos das ferrovias e prevenção do atropelamento de animais pelos trens Occupational Health and Safety Alcoa M-Start / Cycle 2
Desenvolvimento de tecnologias alternativas de classificação e concentração de minérios finos com menor consumo de água Water Management Alcoa M-Start / Cycle 2
Demand for quality service provision in public health Anglo American M-Impact / Cycle 3
Health institutions dependent on the transfer of resources from mining companies Anglo American M-Impact / Cycle 3 Carefy , ImpulsoGov , Lemobs , NoHarm.ai , Universaude
Low qualification of teams in resilience to face crises and traumas Anglo American M-Impact / Cycle 3
Advocacy for the inclusion of tourism in the economic development agenda Samarco M-Impact / Cycle 3
Development potential in rural entrepreneurship Vale Base Metals M-Impact / Cycle 3
Lack of visibility and connection with tourism for local entrepreneurs Samarco M-Impact / Cycle 3 Ecoe Sustentabilidade , Instituto Meio , LabTurismo , Raízes do Brasil , Turismo 360 Consultoria
Lack of measuring the impact of socio-environmental initiatives Bamin M-Impact / Cycle 3
Lack of social communication with community leaders Bamin M-Impact / Cycle 3 Colab , Corre Social , Cuia Tech , InclusiveLab , Muiraquitã , Visão Coop
Inefficient use of water resources in regions of water stress Vale Base Metals M-Impact / Cycle 3 Água Camelo , Biosaneamento , Florescer Brasil , Irrigate , PWTech , Water is Life , Wetlands
Low population access to quality drinking water Alcoa , Ipê Mineração , Ipê Mineração , Ipê Mineração , Ipê Mineração , Ipê Mineração , Ipê Mineração M-Impact / Cycle 3 Água Camelo , Biosaneamento , Biosaneamento , Florescer Brasil , Florescer Brasil , PWTech , PWTech , SBV Engenharia Ambiental , SBV Engenharia Ambiental , Water is Life , Water is Life , Wetlands
Poor selective collection in the territories Vale M-Impact / Cycle 2

Development of solutions

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M-Start

The largest open innovation program in the mining sector focuses on developing solutions to common mining challenges, selected by companies associated with the Mining Hub, and developed through proof of concept (POC) tests.


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Fundo M-Spot

M-Spot

It directly connects startups responsible for developing solutions to challenges in the mining sector with member companies.

It is the ideal opportunity for member companies to connect quickly and individually with startups capable of solving their specific challenges.


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Fundo M-Connect

M-Connect

Do you know when a company has specific challenges that are of exclusive interest to it?

M-Spot is a program that develops solutions according to the operational or strategic needs of each company, using the same open innovation methodology and through the execution of proof of concept tests.


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Positive impact

Fundo M-Impact

M-Impact

An impact initiative aimed at developing innovative solutions within territories affected by mining.

Through innovation, we connect startups and mining companies to solve challenges related to connectivity, fauna and flora, water access, education, and income generation.



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More than just new technologies, we want to add value to the mineral sector, aiming for a collective, diverse, efficient, and sustainable future.

Transforming the present and promoting cultural change to foster innovation in industry and people.

This is our call for the future!



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